Ashley Raderstorf

Fall 2025. Rogue Community College. Grants Pass, OR

With a background in yoga, nutrition and physical therapy and exercise, pursuing a career in massage  therapy just made sense to me. Working with the body in these ways has given me great insight into how the body works and this knowledge and experience has allowed me to dive deep into the techniques and subtle nuances of massage therapy. To me, massage therapy is much more than just loosening tight muscles and helping people relax. Massage therapy helps create a safe space within the body and mind for someone to just be. Reducing tension in the muscles, releasing tension in the mind – allowing for movement and ease physically and mentally. I hope to incorporate my work as a nutrition consultant with massage therapy for a well rounded approach to helping others feel their best. I look forward to continuing to develop my massage skills during the remainder of my program and beyond. I am very grateful for this scholarship and plan to use it to help with tuition for my final term this spring.