Athena began her Massage Therapy career at American Massage and Bodywork Institute (AMBI) in Vienna, Virginia after many years of receiving massage and studying other holistic modalities such as Yoga, Strength Training, Gardening, Aromatherapy, and Mindfulness. She has experience in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Prenatal massage. Athena is also certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Reiki. 

Before becoming a Massage Therapist, Athena achieved a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from George Mason University. During this time in college, she worked as a Preschool Teacher and then as a Nanny. In this child and family caregiver role, she gained a special appreciation for what many people experience during pregnancy and the postpartum period. While attending AMBI,she felt inspired to focus her massage skill set on serving the prenatal and postpartum population as a way to continue to support the health of mothers and families.