Emily Dreon
CAMTC Cert# 53105, ABMP Member ID #788071, National Certification NCBTMB #839549

Emily is a Nationally Board Certified Massage Therapist with over a decade of experience in therapeutic bodywork. Her journey into massage therapy began at the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage, where she graduated in 2012. There, she studied Myofascial Release and Neuromuscular Therapy under the late James Hackett, a respected instructor recently inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame.

Emily’s passion for Structural Integration was born out of personal experience—finding relief from the chronic pain caused by her scoliotic curvature. This discovery led her to focus her continuing education on postural correction and pain management techniques. While in Maui, she also studied Hawaiian Lomi Lomi under Jeana Iwalani, deepening her understanding of the mind-body connection through traditional Hawaiian medicine and healing practices.

After completing her training, Emily began her career at MSTM’s Professional Clinic, assisting instructors before returning to the mainland to establish her own private practice in Northern California. She later worked at The Ritz Carlton Spa in Half Moon Bay, where she became one of the most requested therapists. Seeking a balance between luxury and true therapeutic work, she transitioned into corporate massage therapy at Google, where her skills earned her an outstanding 98% approval rating from employees.

In 2016, Emily founded Empowering Hands Therapeutic Massage in Scotts Valley, driven by her vision of creating a space where massage therapists are respected as healthcare professionals and where clients receive high-quality, results-driven bodywork in a spa-like environment. What began as a one-room studio has grown into a thriving five-room wellness center, offering a diverse team of skilled therapists specializing in both relaxation and therapeutic massage.

Under Emily’s leadership, Empowering Hands has been recognized with multiple awards, including Best of Scotts Valley every year since its opening. She remains deeply committed to providing affordable, high-quality massage therapy, blending her expertise in myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, and the fluidity of Lomi Lomi to create a deeply effective yet soothing massage experience.