Meet LaVondrea Cook | Massage Practitioner & Content Creator

We had the good fortune of connecting with LaVondrea Cook and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi LaVondrea, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
As a massage therapist my role is to be there to listen, comfort, relieve tension, and relax. I tend to turn into a mental health therapist every session. I wanted my business to be where people can be themselves and free while getting a massage of their dream. I started my business on the thought of just making everyone happy for an affordable price. I move with a pure and clean heart when it comes to my business. I was granted the gift of giving and receiving good relaxing energy which is always transfer to clients in every session. I pride myself on staying genuine and pure while talking or serving every client .

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My business DreamOfYourRelaxation is my world. December 10,2021 was the day I trusted myself and took the risk . I started this business because it was a talent I couldn’t let go to waste . Growing up my granny got sick a lot and couldn’t really get out of bed, time after time I had to get up to massage my granny so she could be able to get out of bed. I grew to actually love giving her massages even if she was or wasn’t doing well. I ended up attending Gwinnett College Massage Program where I ended up learning all the background information of massaging and sone good techniques. I got where I am today by “ NEVER GIVING UP & TRUSTING MYSELF”. This journey definitely wasn’t easy not even a inch but the ending of seeing your success is so rewarding . I overcame my challenges by simply believing in myself !! Along the way I learn a quite bit of lessons. One main lesson I learned is don’t rush yourself. I know it sound nice to make money or start a business but without a thought out plan it’s more than likely you will be causing stress amongst yourself because you trying to rush and think of what next. Another lesson I learned is if you don’t stand on your boundaries people will try to run over you and your business. As a 22 year old business owner I want to let the world know that you can definitely do it . Coming from a person with little to no support go for it and never look bad.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I’m very big on energy and love having a time of my life. So for the first day I would let my best friend get the feel of the city. We will first go to Atlantic Station and Grab something quick to eat. I will let my best friend try at least 3 good food place and walk around to view the good scenery. We will get us airbnb downtown in the heart of the city to enjoy the beautiful view. Next day we will end up at a arcade preferably Round 1 Cumberland Mall Or The Gamebar. We would definitely check out some more couple good food / snacks places such as beardpapas, cereal &cream , chopt, the bands, and more . I will also steer my friend to one of the unique famous selfie museum in Atlanta called “Original Selfie Museum “. We will definitely enjoy our time there and end the day up at a spa . We will check out the new Sauna Spa in midtown named The sweathouz , I would love to try their hydro massage & infrared sauna session. After the day at the spa we will end that night with a lil glass of wine and a small lil dinner . The last day while she preparing her last minutes things to fly back out I would book us reservations for lunch at “BLAZE STEAK & SEAFOOD “ . While waiting on out lunch date we will hit the famous Lenox mall and camp creek plaza to do a lil self care shopping . As the night end we will do the last minute packing for her and head to the airport for her flight.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
This business journey has been hard but very delightful. I have meet a load of good individuals that provide me with lovely support. I will personally like to thank all my clients for trusting me with the care of their body, trusting me with their energy , trusting me to make them feel better. Along side my beautiful and sweet hearted clients my friends by the name Alexis Gaskins, Precious Browner, Daja Howard, Breyanna Carter & My Brother by the name Travontae Cook has provided me with good support and commitment in seeing me succeed in the business world. I also would like to recognize myself for pushing through no matter the situations. I just will like to thank them for believing in me , my journey ,& my business .

Website: http://dreaamofyourrelaxation.square.site/

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