Hello I'm Margie!
I began my massage journey in 1984 at the Hills Fitness Center in Austin, Texas, where I quickly earned a spot on the team. After rigorous training, I obtained my official license in 1989.
TEACHING:
A serendipitous turn led me to teaching when a wrist injury forced me to take a break from massage. I found my passion in helping students make a difference in their clients' lives.
THAI MASSAGE:
In 1993, I started teaching at the Florida College of Natural Health, expanding into Thai massage to fulfill their curriculum. Intrigued by its yoga-like stretches, I pursued training in Thailand. My transformative experience there inspired me to bring students along on my Thai massage exploration.
THAILAND:
My unplanned journey to Thailand led me to the Medicine Hospital in Chang Mai, where I embarked on a 10-day course. The trip flowed effortlessly, and I fell in love with all things Thai, including the culture, food, and, of course, Thai massage. I've been taking groups to Thailand ever since, sharing this incredible modality with students and non-massage enthusiasts alike. More on that later!
Meet The Team
Cynthia Adams LMT
Instructor / Operations Manager
Cynthia has been a licensed massage therapist since 1997 and has had the privilege of training with Margie Meshew since 1998. After serving as Margie's Assistant Instructor since 2006, she began leading full classes in 2025. Prior to opening her own private practice in 2008, Cynthia gained experience working in chiropractic settings and luxury spas, including Disney's Grand Floridian Spa. She furthered her studies with a visit to Thailand in 2023 and is certified in Level 1 NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT). In addition to maintaining her massage practice, Cynthia has served as Office Manager for Thailand Connection since 2015. She is passionate about helping clients move with greater ease and empowering therapists with practical skills that support exceptional results and career longevity.
Heather Rae Bennett LMT
Instructor
Heather Rae Bennett has been a licensed muscular therapist for over 33 years. Following what she describes as a God-given calling, she graduated from the Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has enjoyed a career that includes private practice, teaching massage therapy, and working with professional athletes and exclusive spas. Today, she is the owner of Sanctuary Massage & Wellness in Vero Beach, Florida. Thai Massage has been a beautiful part of Heather's practice for over 24 years. She has had the honor of training with her mentor, Margie Meshew, and studying at the Wat Pho Medical Thai Massage School in Thailand. Heather is passionate about sharing the healing art of Traditional Thai Massage and MyoZen Therapy with both clients and fellow therapists.
Travis Thans CPT
Operations Assistant
Travis supports the daily operations of Thailand Connection and enjoys helping others thrive through continuing education. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and has over ten years of experience as a personal trainer. Passionate about health and wellness, he loves seeing people achieve their goals and optimize their well-being. Outside of work, he enjoys exercise, music, motorcycle riding, prayer, meditation, and time in nature.
Skyler Adams
Social Media Manager
Skyler serves as our Social Media Manager, bringing creativity and a passion for visual storytelling to our online presence. She creates engaging content that helps connect with our community and share the heart behind what we do. Outside of social media, Skyler is a photographer and content creator who enjoys capturing meaningful moments and exploring new ways to tell stories through different creative mediums. Her goal is to create content that inspires connection and brings value to others.
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