Rooted in Experience, Focused on You

I have been a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist since 2005, with formal training from Medical Arts Massage School in Raleigh, NC and a background in the healthcare field. After founding and growing a successful practice in South Carolina, I relocated to the Lowcountry and now serve the community through Port Royal Massage & Bodywork, offering thoughtful, results-focused care in a calm, supportive setting.

My work combines therapeutic massage with specialized techniques including Thai massage and bodywork, integrated table massage, cupping, Gua Sha, Tok Sen, and herbal compress therapy. Ongoing education is central to my practice, including advanced training in both the U.S. and Thailand. Each session is personalized, blending traditional methods with modern therapeutic principles to help reduce tension, improve mobility, and support long-term comfort and well-being for clients in Port Royal, Beaufort, and the surrounding Lowcountry.

After years in technical roles in Information Technology and Supply Management, Hal embarked on the practice of Therapeutic Massage Therapy and was licensed as an LMBT in North Carolina in 2005. In 2013, he became licensed in the State of South Carolina and joined his wife Anna at Tree of Life Healing Arts Studio in Rock Hill, SC.

While the massage education Hal initially received as a Massage Therapist included neuromuscular and therapeutic massage, he has expanded his knowledge by achieving Certification in Medical Massage. He also has advanced training in Esalen Massage, Trager, and Orthopedic Massage. Clients have remarked on his ability to help with shoulder and neck pain with his detailed and compassionate approach. Hal is excited to bring his background and experience to Port Royal Massage and Bodywork.

In his spare time, Hal enjoys being in nature. He is a volunteer with the Harbor Island Turtle Patrol, a Shorebird Steward and an active birder. He enjoys spending time with Anna and their two Cardigan Corgis – Duncan and Ella.

Looking for thoughtful, personalized massage care in Port Royal? Schedule a session and experience therapeutic bodywork tailored to your needs.

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Thoughtful Care. Meaningful Results.

What an awesome massage experience! I got a traditional Thai massage and can’t believe how much it helped with my chronic pain. Anna explained the whole process so throughly and did a phenomenal job. The stretches were absolutely amazing and helped my body feel so much more fluid. I can’t wait until my next session!

-A

Anna's Thai massage is a fascinating and complementary approach to traditional massage. I was impressed by her knowledge and passion and my body responded well to the more holistic approach to wellness. Anna is a delight to work with - she is thoughtful, exceptionally knowledgeable and each session is unique to the individual and their specific needs. Highly recommended.

-Robert M.

Experienced my first reflexology treatment with Anna today and it will not be my last. I’ve probably had 100 reflexology sessions in the past and this ranks as one of the best. She listened to the issue i needed paid attention to, and got to work. Her Thai technique was point on, a new technique that eased my issue’s discomfort.

-Pam. S.