Michelle Dawson became a massage therapist in April 2009 after experiencing the benefits of massage therapy while playing women's tackle football. She earned an AS degree in Massage Therapy from San Joaquin Valley College with a 4.0 GPA. Michelle has continued her education in deep tissue and sports therapy modalities, working with professional athletes including Olympic track and field competitors. She previously worked at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale as both a poker massage therapist and in their day spa.