Bri Weikel, LMT

A Roan Mountain native, Bri's path to massage therapy wasn't a straight one—but it was always hands-on. After earning a certification in Automotive Technology, she made a bold shift to pursue massage therapy, graduating from Reflections of Health School of Massage. Her love of learning and curiosity about the human body made it an easy decision—and a perfect fit.

At Empassion, Bri is known for her deeply intuitive touch, which makes sense for an Enneagram 2: she's naturally tuned in to what other people need. She's also known for her endless supply of "Bri-isms": funny sayings straight from the hills of East Tennessee. Spend any time with her, and you'll probably leave chuckling.

Outside the clinic, Bri is a mom to twin boys and a baby boy. She restores old cars and almost always has a project in the yard, so she's who you call when your car breaks down, or when someone breaks into your house. In short, she's a good person to have in your back pocket. When she's not under a hood, she's befriending the neighborhood raccoons, relaxing at Watauga Lake, or out in the woods or garden, usually with a few cats in tow.