The Weight of Being Seen | Lori Thedens | Holistic Leader
Lori is a business owner, mother of seven, and clinical massage therapist based in Stevens Point, WI. With no business background but full of a desire to serve others through massage, she opened Pure Therapeutic Mind and Body.
Over the past 18 years she has served over 1800 clients and also provided a safe space for eight massage therapists to launch their own careers.
Lori leads from a holistic approach involving care of the whole body and mind. She won’t tell you she is a leader, but her actions and words speak loudly.
Lori is future oriented and leans on curiosity, resourcefulness, and a spirit of generosity. Her desire to nurture growth extends not only into her family, but also her clients, business, and other therapists she mentors.
As a mother, Lori is very aware of the seven sets of eyes on her that see her every move. She desires to be an inspiration and an example of perseverance to her children. Her long-term goal is to share her experience of the last 18 years in an educational setting to help future massage therapists.
Artist Reflection:
What inspires me about Lori’s leadership is the subtlety with which she leads. She doesn’t demand to be seen and could often be overlooked. When I began this project, like Lori, I did not see myself as a leader. This portrait was created in her favorite room in her spa where she massages her clients.