Stefanie entered the field of bodywork via a career in social work; running and directing a respite care program for disabled children and adults and a family homeless shelter. It was during this time she realized the importance of touch and the impact that the lack of safe touch can have on an individual. This awareness, along with continued study, has led to 25 years in private practice in therapeutic massage and energy healing.

Stefanie also was an instructor of massage for 14 years. This included massage techniques, anatomy, pathologies, communication, business and marketing.