Supported by over a decade of professional experience in the fields of massage therapy and automotive sales, Shaira Nieves has made impactful strides in her local community in Massachusetts. Since 2021, she has served as a licensed massage therapist and the owner of her own business, Healing Touch by Shaira. As a massage therapist and business owner, she provides several services in salon environments, such as chair massages at hair salons at a discounted price. She has also lent her expertise to Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Day events across New Bedford and its surrounding cities in Massachusetts.
Working in car dealerships alongside her massage therapy practice, Ms. Nieves has also served as a sales and leasing consultant for Toyota of Dartmouth since 2011. She was also a part-time traveling massage therapist. To prepare for her career, she graduated with a diploma from the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School in 2005. She subsequently completed coursework in massage therapy and graduated from The Salter School in 2006 before becoming a licensed massage therapist. Ms. Nieves considers her graduation with honors from massage therapy school and receiving her license to be among the highlights of her career.
In light of her exceptional undertakings, Ms. Nieves has received numerous accolades. Most recently, she was named Highly Recommended in the Alinabal Community in Seekonk, Massachusetts, and Businessperson of the Year in the Alinabal Community, both in 2022. Maintaining active affiliation with the American Massage Therapy Association, Ms. Nieves attributes a great deal of her success to the influence of her children, Messiah and DeSean, who have motivated her to continue progressing forward in life. Looking toward the future, Ms. Nieves intends to witness the continued growth and success of her career.