I’m Odessa Nackino, founder of Inner Directed Fitness LLC. My journey into sports massage and recovery wasn’t the typical path—it was a passion that found me.
Originally from Montrose, Pennsylvania, I grew up active in cheerleading and track, but I never considered myself a sports fanatic. After high school in 2019, I set out to become an English teacher, only to realize that traditional classroom learning wasn’t where I thrived. I wanted to help people in a hands-on way—something tangible, something impactful. That’s when I turned to massage therapy, an interest I had long been drawn to but hadn’t yet pursued.
Taking a leap of faith, I moved to Georgia for family support and enrolled at Gwinnett College in Lilburn. By 2021, I had completed my massage therapy program, but my journey was just beginning. It was during this time that I discovered a passion for weightlifting, athletics, and sports recovery. As I began competing in powerlifting, I noticed a major gap in the industry—many massage therapists weren’t addressing the unique muscular needs of strength athletes. Lifters, bodybuilders, and competitors needed specialized care, and I was determined to provide it.
That realization led me to focus on sports massage, cupping, and scraping techniques tailored to athletes. In 2022, I joined forces with Lloyd Herford of Rise Athletic Performance, where I’ve worked closely with elite athletes to optimize recovery and performance. By late 2024, I expanded my expertise further, stepping into a coaching role at Rise to support bodybuilders and functional athletes.
At Inner Directed Fitness, I bring that same dedication to every client I work with. Whether you’re looking to relieve pain, recover from intense training, or refine muscle definition for competition, I’m here to help you move, perform, and feel your best.
Let’s take your recovery and performance to the next level.
In addition to my work as a licensed massage therapist in the state of Georgia, I also serve as a Rise Health Optimization Specialist at RISE Athletic Performance. At RISE, we don’t just train bodies—we guide transformations. Our focus is on complete athletic performance and lifestyle coaching, rooted in science and built around your goals. I offer remote fitness coaching for clients nationwide, combining structured strength training with practical wellness habits to build stronger, more resilient athletes—inside and out.
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