About Livity

What is Livity? It is the realization that an energy, or life force exists within and flows through all people and all living things. It is a concept that embodies the principles of living in harmony with nature, maintaining a positive attitude, and striving for spiritual and physical well-being. It is derived from the word "live" and represents a holistic approach to life that emphasizes natural living, spiritual awareness, and positive interactions with the world.

My wife, Megan, and I celebrating our 20th anniversary in Bluefields, Jamaica.

After traveling extensively in rural Jamaica and learning about the concept of Livity from Rastafarians who practice it daily, I wanted to bring this concept into a unique massage therapy practice that helps my clients recognize and expand their own life force and improve their well-being.

T.J. Smoot

Founder and Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist | NCLMBT#18559

I discovered the life-changing benefits of massage therapy while working with a therapist to improve my health for over a decade. It enhanced my physical health and emotional well-being, inspiring me to become a massage therapist. With natural intuition and empathy, I now have the honor of creating a healing environment for others.

I graduated with honors from Forsyth Technical Community College's Therapeutic Massage program in 2019, completing 800 hours of training. After passing the North Carolina Massage and Bodywork licensing exam, I obtained all necessary licenses to operate my professional massage therapy business. I continually work to learn new techniques to improve my skills that will help others. 

Married for over 20 years to my amazing wife Megan, we enjoy travel, hiking, live music, and being dog parents. Together we have founded a nonprofit to support community development in rural Jamaica, and most recently, a responsible tourism company to help travelers leave a big impact while having a small footprint. I am also a professional photographer. 

Dog Tax: Ranger visits the Blue Ridge Parkway for a sweet sunset view, near Asheville, North Carolina.