Ruth M. Schopper-Hughes

Licensed Massage Therapist MA21357

Licensed Facial Specialist FB0715958

Certified Reflexologist Original Ingham Method IIR27786
28 years of experience and continued education.
 

Member: ABMP/Working Woman of Tampa Bay/Local Shops1/Angie’s List/National Association of Professional Women/Worldwide Who’s Who

My name is Ruth M. Schopper-Hughes, I am your personal therapist.  I offer you professional, experienced and customized service in a private setting. My journey into wellness began following an auto accident at age 18.  I had a massage that made the pain so much better that it made a major impression on me.  At age 25 I literally woke up one day and decided to become a massage therapist. I graduated from the American Institute of Massage Therapy www.aimtinc.com  in 1986.  My early career was spent as a chiropractic assistant, as well as a physical therapy assistant working in a hospital.  This early work instilled in me a passion to ease the pain in others. I worked in the luxury massage field for 9 years at the Ritz Carlton Hotel www.ritzcarlton.com/lagunaniguel.  This work taught me how to give the very best in customer care. At Safety Harbor Resort and Spa www.safetyharborspa.com  I learned management skills and this position gave me exposure to the wonderful world of spa services. I took a hiatus to raise my children, then returned to work for Massage Envy www.massageenvy.com. There I learned valuble time management skills.

My passion for reflexology began in 1990 when I took my first phase of training with The International Institute of Reflexology www.reflexology-usa.net.  In 2012 I achieved my goal of becoming certified.

My dream of having my own practice began as a small mobile business in 2009.  I am now home in a wonderful serene setting located inside eEvolve Holistic Wellness Center www.eevolve.me  .  I have made my spa treatment room elegant, peaceful and exceptionally comfortable for you.