Kelly's attraction to Thai Yoga Massage was immediate. Within a couple of months of receiving her first Thai Yoga Massage, she set off on an international journey to immerse herself in the Thai healing arts. 

Her unique approach to Thai Yoga Massage infuses a variety of styles that were inspired by her studies at Costa Rica school and the Integral Touch Institute in Thailand and Indonesia. In 2012 she became national board certified as an NCBTMB approved provider.  In 2014 she became registered with Thai Healing Alliance, RTT.  In 2016 she found a new approach in Osteothai that bridges the two worlds of eastern and western modalities with founder/teacher, David Lutt. In 2019 she entered a master Osteothai course with David Lutt and Jorg Schurpf.​  Upon completion she has continued to teach the principles in her courses in the USA and abroad. 

Other teachers Kelly has worked with over the years is Sunny Klaber of Costa Rica, Janice Gagnon of California, Jörg Schürp of Switzerland, Krishnatakis from Greece, Deon Dewet of California. From Chiang Mai, Ohm Rinraya at Omsala, master Pichet Bonthumme, and Pi Jem Tanachon. Her sister, Kim Nichols-Cech who planted the seeds long ago to become a Therapist which lead her down this path.  Kelly also shares her deepest gratitude for her parents Perry & June Nichols and the upbringing they provided her.