WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO

Alexis Dougherty

Owner/ NCLMBT #15816

I was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, but have been in North Carolina since I was 4. I graduated from Holly Springs High School in 2013, then went to Wake Technical Community College for their massage therapy program! I graduated and received my massage license in 2016 and began working immediately and haven't looked back since! In 2022, I got an itch to expand my wings further and open Kneaded Escapes, and now here we are!I chose massage therapy as my career when I was in middle school, after I fell off a rock wall and seriously injured my back. I essentially tried everything I could to relieve my pain, except massage. Since allowing massage therapy into my life, I have seen it's healing powers, as my back pain is significantly less (because lets be honest, are we ever 100% pain free?)! Massage therapy has truly worked wonders for me, and I love being able to help others in their pain relief, as it did for me.

Jennifer Rickard

NCLMBT #21038

I am originally from Frederick, Maryland, but have lived in North Carolina since I was 6. I graduated from Harnett Central High School in 2018, and went to Central Carolina Community College for continuing education. It wasn’t until January 2022 that I took the big step to start the Massage Therapy program. Upon graduation, I then received my license in Massage Therapy in April 2023!

I have always been interested in how the body works and traditional healing practices. While being a private care giver for a few years, I found that I truly enjoy helping people and making their lives more manageable. I believe that massage therapy is a great way to promote relaxation, reduce stress, ease pain, and promote healing mechanisms. I am passionate about helping people move forward with their wellness goals and giving them the chance to live life more fully with the help of massage therapy .

In addition to practicing massage therapy, I also enjoy cooking, baking and going on hikes with my 2 Great Danes!

Beth Vanderoef

NCLMBT #13442

Beth brings over 30 years of experience as a massage therapist to our team. Educated in Connecticut and Colorado, she has honed her skills in both spa and medical settings. Specializing in neuromuscular and medical massage, Beth is also proficient in relaxation techniques, bosage, reflexology, and more.