Heather Brown is a myofascial trigger point therapist, massage therapist, educator, entrepreneur, and longtime leader in the field of holistic pain management. With more than 20 years in the profession, Heather has built her career around understanding the evolving needs of both clients and massage therapists—and finding innovative ways to meet those needs.

Heather is the owner of Body By Design Holistic Wellness Spa in Pittsburgh’s North Hills, a thriving wellness practice she has grown over the past 17 years. Her journey as a business owner has led her beyond traditional massage therapy into an integrated wellness model that combines therapeutic hands-on care with emerging technologies focused on recovery, relaxation, performance, and overall wellness.

At Body By Design, Heather has thoughtfully incorporated cutting-edge modalities including biohacking, red light therapy, Slimwave, PEMF, infrared technology, and other emerging wellness technologies—while maintaining the therapeutic foundation that first drew her to the profession.

A longtime member and leader within the National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists (NAMTPT), Heather has served on the organization’s executive board for more than two decades. She is passionate about helping massage therapists recognize that growth in the profession does not mean abandoning its foundation—it means continuing to learn, adapt, and expand what is possible.

In her presentation, Heather shares her personal journey from massage therapist to wellness entrepreneur, the lessons she has learned building a successful spa, and how embracing innovation and technology has allowed her to create new opportunities for both her business and the clients she and her team serve.