Who I Am and What I Do
Rae Crews
I am passionate about people, their health, and accessibility to healthcare resources. I have created a holistic bodywork and wellness practice in which I aim to deliver affordable therapies and treatments in my warm and welcoming studio.
Therapy sessions and treatments are tailored to the individual needs of each of my clients. All bodies and backgrounds are welcome. Children and teens under the age of 18 require adult supervision and consent.
My Purpose
Empower & Heal
My mission is to disrupt the world of conventional medicine, one person at a time. Through a variety of bodywork treatments and approaches, I unlock the potential of self-healing in each client, sometimes resulting in improvements from the very first session. Trust my hands, trust your ability to heal, and welcome the transformative power of holistic healing into your life.
Education and Experience
Professional Background
Founder, Hearts n' Hands
November 2022
Created and founded my small business that aims to serve the community. Through affordable holistic massage and bodywork, I aim to provide clients with access to alternative methods of treatment when suffering from various conditions and or states of pain and discomfort. My business prides itself on inclusiveness and intentionality, wherein each session is unique to my clients.
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage
I gained my Licensure in Therapeutic Massage after expanding my knowledge at these institutions. Here I developed my natural gifts as a healer and learned bodywork techniques and treatments for a varieties of pathologies and conditions. I studied the human body, learned its systems, and ways of noninvasive treatment.
September 2022 - April 2023
Bachelors of Natural Sciences, Psychology from Howard University
Here I studied psychology and criminology. My passions for health, wellness, and human service were nurtured at university. Some of my fundamental ideologies came from my acts of service during undergrad.
August 2018 - May 2022
Masters in Social Work, from Rutgers University
I am actively pursuing my MSW degree to not only further my education, but further my ability to holistically serve vulnerable communities in public and private sectors. One of my overarching goals is to blend my role as a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner and Social Worker to deliver adequate health resources and alternative treatment methods for people experiencing chronic pain, trauma induced illness, homelessness, poverty, childhood abuse, and racial discrimination.
September 2023- May 2026