Dana is a Charleston native and has been a bodyworker since 2008. She was led to massage after her Mom sustained a work-related injury. She went with her Mom to physical therapy appointments and was shown many ways to continue her treatment at home. Dana graduated from the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy in 2008. She has worked for several chiropractors and for small massage businesses. Currently, Dana is self-employed and serves the Moncks Corner community.
Dana has taught and run several entry-level programs since 2015 and wanted to bring the best to the massage classroom. In order to do that, she decided to open a massage school. Carolina School of Bodywork is the only Bodyworker owned Massage School in South Carolina and employs talented and evidence-informed instructors that are passionate about their craft. Dana wants to help as many people as possible live better, pain-free lives, and teaching others helps fulfill that desire.
She currently serves as a professional member for the Internal Review Committee for the Massage/Bodywork Board for South Carolina Labor, Licensing and Regulation. She has also served on the Educational Task Force for the Massage Board since 2021. She is a proud member of the Associated Bodywork/Massage Professionals since 2008.

After years of working as a Medical Assistant and Physical Therapy Tech, Casey attended massage school and became a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist in Spring of 2017. She has advanced training in a variety of modalities ranging from Thai Yoga Therapy to Trauma Informed Bodywork. Casey primarily works with clients who have chronic pain, chronic conditions and/or want to improve or optimize movement. She began teaching Anatomy & Physiology in the Summer of 2019.
Immediately, she fell in love with teaching others what she is most passionate about. Casey continues to further her knowledge daily, even reading the latest research for fun. Her goal is to make learning about the human body fun and comprehensible to everyone and to increase accessibility of preventative healthcare. 

Stephen’s journey into bodywork began after a serious motor vehicle accident in 2011 left his lower back permanently injured. As he regained a sense of normalcy in his life, he felt a deep desire to help others facing similar or even worse conditions. This led him to pursue a career dedicated to healing and rehabilitation.
In 2014, he graduated from Trident Technical College with a certificate in massage therapy, followed by degrees in Exercise Science from the College of Charleston and Chiropractic Care from Life University. He also holds a post-graduate certification as a Primary Spine Practitioner (PSP) from the University of Pittsburgh and is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® (CCSP®). With additional specialized training in massage therapy, Stephen is equipped to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries while optimizing performance.
Stephen’s extensive training and personal experience drive his passion for helping others. He looks forward to sharing his knowledge with students, empowering them to better assist those suffering from chronic pain and disability. Outside the classroom, Stephen treats patients in his downtown office, contributes peer-reviewed work to the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, and enjoys deep diving into all things related to conservative care for neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

Mina had always loved helping others. When a medical condition sidelined her in 2017, massage was an integral part of her healing process. Massage has enabled her to take control of her own healing, and she now considers it to be a necessity of life. Massage therapy is not only her career, it is her calling. Mina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Meredith College, and has been licensed in SC to perform massage since 2019. She is a Reiki Master, and is certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Mina is teaching Massage Theory and Practice Management at CSB. When she isn’t in the classroom, she is providing hands-on work in her practice Seva Mind Body Soul.

Brittany had always felt led to help others. She attended Pennsylvania State University to obtain her Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistance in 2015. Upon moving to South Carolina, she struggled to find work within her field.
Brittany enrolled in the Massage Therapy program at Trident Tech in 2019, and Dana was one of her instructors. After graduation, she has worked in a variety of settings. Brittany supervises the student massage clinic and teaches Massage Theory and Practice Management. She is currently in the process of transitioning to being self-employed.

Mary-Alice had always taken an interest in helping others. She found her passion in massage therapy after working at a desk for years. Upon graduation in 2021, she took a position at Massage Envy and quickly rose to the Lead Therapist position in her clinic. She takes pride in assisting fellow therapists succeed in their field. In 2023, she was awarded “Massage Therapist of the Year” amongst therapists working at Massage Envy nationwide. Her favorite thing is seeing the joy, gratitude, and improvement her craft provides to her clients.
Mary-Alice continues to fulfill her desire to help others by supervising the student massage clinic. She works hard to ensure our students practice proper body mechanics, which allows them to start with good habits and have long and comfortable careers.