Jay is a 1982 graduate of The University of North Carolina. But after 20 years in the corporate world he realized his passion was in helping and healing others. Jay graduated top in his class for The Medical Arts Massage School in 2004.

Jay came to know the benefits of deep tissue work in the early 90's, after carrying around back pain for 15 years due to a severe car accident. The relief fascinated him. After years of encouragement from co-workers, he finally set out to help others professionally.