Nicole Flora

 As a teenager, I was always playing sports and somehow always ended up in the Athletic Training room with one injury or another. This time led to my desire to be in the sports medicine field. After attending Western Carolina University’s Athletic Training program, that dream slowly dissipated. I was still in love with the rehab, just not the injuries. After a few years of “finding myself”, I attended Wake Technical Community College. There, my passion for helping people was rekindled. 

My training through Wake Tech’s Therapeutic Massage Program included over 500 hours of instruction in a wide variety of modalities as well as anatomy, physiology, psychology, kinesiology, and ethics. After graduating in 2011, I passed the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx).

After years of working in several spas in the Raleigh area, I finally realized my dream of opening my own business: New You- Therapeutic Massage. After eight years in private practice, the vision had grown beyond what one pair of hands could provide. In 2024, that growth led to the creation of Blackbird Massage and Wellness—a space designed to expand services, deepen the healing experience, and support more clients on their wellness journey.

I specialize in fusing intuitive touch with proven medical massage techniques for your lasting health. Trained in more than 20 modalities, my specialties include Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, TMJ, Hot Stone Massage, Cupping, and more. As your massage therapist, I will bring my keen intuition and extensive body knowledge into every session and we will customize a treatment plan to fit your needs and goals.