Ashia Walker CMT
Internationally Recognized Master Massage Therapist, Trauma Recovery Coach Best Selling Author 

Austin TX- For more than sixteen years, Ashia Walker CMT has been a force of healing, hope and holistic transformation.. As an Internationally Recognized Master Massage Therapist, Trauma Recovery Coach & Best-Selling Author , she has made g=her mark across medical wellness and trauma recovery fields by merging physical rehabilitation with emotional & mental healing. Her story began in the Washington DC area, but her journey took a purposeful turn when she relocated to Texas in 2017 shortly after Hurricane Harvey. Since then Ashia has become one of the most respected trauma informed bodywork specialists in the region, recognized for her medical expertise, intuitive healing approach and compassionate leadership. Her Professional experience is extensive. She has worked NFL athletes including players from the Washington Commanders (formally the Washington Redskins) as well as children, infants, persons with disabilities and chronically ill patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks & other catastrophic events. Her medical team collaborations and specialized rehabilitation techniques have positioned her as a trusted provider in both clinical & private practice settings. But for Ashia, this work is more than a profession it is a calling.

Ashia's approach to healing is unique because it is holistic, intentional and deeply personal. Having faced severe health conditions herself, she understands the importance of care, patience, and individual treatment. Her philosophy is simple but profound " The body can not fully heal physically if the trauma inside remains untouched ."  After witnessing  her late son battle severe asthma,  Ashia intentionally chose the  path medical & rehabilitation massage to give him a better quality of life . What began as a mother's mission evolved into her life's purpose. Over the years, her trauma certification enabled her to identify emotional & psychological wounds hidden within the muscles, wounds that often manifest as chronic pain, tension and stalled recovery. She has seen firsthand how survivors of childhood abuse, PTSD and long-term trauma carry their experiences physically. She rejects the one size fits all approach to massage. Instead she designs treatment plans that build from session to session, ensuring measurable long term improvement in each clients well- being