About Jody
Educator, speaker, and creator of The Neurotouch Method™
Why Touch Matters
Touch is one of the earliest ways humans learn safety, connection, and trust. Long before language, the nervous system is already interpreting cues and building emotional memory through physical contact.
Throughout my career, I became deeply interested in why some touch experiences feel grounding, calming, and unforgettable, while others do not. That curiosity led me beyond technique and into neuroscience, human behavior, and emotional regulation.
What I discovered is simple but powerful: when touch feels safe, predictable, and emotionally attuned, the brain learns to trust it, anticipate it, and seek it again.
The Neurotouch Method™
The Neurotouch Method™ is the framework I developed to explain what people often describe as “good touch” or “having the touch.”
It translates neuroscience into practical, teachable principles that explain how the brain interprets touch, forms emotional memory, and decides whether an experience feels safe and meaningful.
This method is the foundation of all my work, from infant massage education and couples workshops to professional training and spa consulting.
Three Core Principals
Predictive
Touch
When rhythm, pressure, and pacing are consistent, the nervous system relaxes. Predictability creates safety, and safety allows the body to respond more deeply.
Attuned Communication
Touch communicates far more than technique. Presence, timing, and responsiveness shape how the brain interprets care, connection, and emotional safety.
Emotional Memory & Return
The nervous system remembers experiences, not instructions. When touch feels meaningful, the brain anticipates it, remembers it, and seeks it again.
Experience & Background
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Registered Massage Therapist
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Educator in infant massage and partner-based massage workshops
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Creator of The Neurotouch Method™
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Experience supporting spas in improving service delivery and client experience
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Speaker and educator focused on touch communication and human science
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Background in customer service psychology and experience design
Let’s Connect
If you’re curious about how the science of touch applies to your life, your work, or your business, I’d love to hear from you.