Rachelle Rowland, LMT, CMLDT

At the age of 14, I helped care for my grandfather during his final months of life. Giving him massage & witnessing the power of gentle, compassionate touch impacted me deeply. At 18, I followed my grandfather's advice & went to massage therapy school so I could help others the way I had helped him.

With over 20 years of experience as a massage therapist, it is my passion to help people in all states of health experience soothing touch & therapeutic bodywork. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist, trained in Swedish massage. I have advanced training in Oncology, Palliative & Hospice massage modalities, as well as certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder technique, the gold standard of MLD). I use these specialized massage techniques to help facilitate the body's natural healing potential, while safely navigating health concerns. I work with clients to tailor each session to their unique goals & needs, no matter where they are in their health journey.

Additionally, I am a certified Palliative Doula with a passion for patient and caregiver advocacy. I offer non-medical services to clients facing life-limiting illness.

Education & Training:

Lake Technical Center ~ 500 hr. Massage Therapy Training ~ Eustis, FL ~ 2004

Institute of Bodywork Studies ~ 500 hr. Massage Therapy Training ~ Lewisville, TX ~ 2010

MD Anderson ~ 24 CE hrs. Oncology Massage ~ Houston, TX ~ 2012

Final Touch Training ~ 20 CE hrs. Palliative & End-of-Life Massage ~ Dallas, TX ~ 2017

CareDoula School of Accompanying the Dying ~ End-of-Life Doula Certification ~ Austin, TX ~ 2020

Emerald Bodywork ~ 24 CE hrs. Oncology Massage ~ Plano, TX ~ 2025

Klose Training ~ 45 CE hrs. Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certification (Vodder Technique) ~ LaFayette, CO ~ 2025

Professional Memberships & Directories:

Licensed Massage Therapist (MT112359) Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
Society for Oncology Massage Preferred-Provider
Final Touch Training Palliative Massage Therapist
National End-of-Life Doula Alliance NEDA Proficient Member
Certified CareDoula (Palliative/End-of-Life Doula)
Alternative Balance Member

What is a sojourner?

A sojourner is someone on a journey, a temporary resident, a pilgrim or a traveler passing through.

We are all sojourners navigating life. I’ve found a great sense of purpose in walking alongside people going through arduous circumstances & supporting them along their journey. I offer massage therapy & palliative doula care to: relieve suffering, elevate spirits & bring a sense of peace & calm. In a very real since, I “sojourn" with my clients, holding space for them as their journey unfolds.