Maegan’s story

I began this journey rooted in nature. Growing up surrounded by animals, trees, plants, and flowers shaped something profound in me—it grounded me, connected me to myself, and gave me an innate sense of harmony with the world around me.

At the same time, my upbringing taught me a different kind of awareness. I grew up in a household where much was left unspoken. As an only child in a space that carried tension, I learned to read what wasn’t being said. I became deeply attuned to energy, body language, and emotional nuance—understanding how people communicate beyond words.

There were several defining influences that guided my path. As a second-generation practitioner, I was introduced to massage therapy at just eight years old, when my mother created one of the first in-home self-care massage therapy videotapes. That early exposure planted a seed that would continue to grow throughout my life.

Another pivotal moment came when I moved to Venice Beach in California, where I immersed myself in a vibrant artistic community. The street life, the dancers, the culture—it was raw, expressive, and deeply alive.

I witnessed people moving with freedom, fully connected to their bodies and their energy.

That environment profoundly inspired me and expanded my understanding of expression and vitality.

I was also fortunate to learn from extraordinary masters. I studied under the legendary Katherine Dunham, a pioneer of intercultural dance and a recipient of the Kennedy Honors. Through the Dunham Technique, she revealed how movement carries history, culture, and identity—how the body itself becomes a language. As her student, I learned how every part of us is interconnected, and how dance brings together our stories—our pain, our hopes, our humanity—into a unified expression.

I further developed this understanding studying with Dunham master teacher Ned Williams Jr. in New York City. There, I learned the discipline of the body, its anatomy, and what happens when it is pushed under stress and challenge in the pursuit of art.