My name is Jamie Darst, and I am the founder and owner of SERENE Massage & Wellness. I graduated from Lakeside School of Massage Therapy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in June 2002 and hold an active South Carolina Licensed Massage Therapist license. I began my career in the spa industry, where I spent nine years developing my skills and passion for helping others. I then spent two years providing in-home massage therapy, where I not only worked with clients physically but also began educating them on the importance of overall health and well-being. Wanting to expand my knowledge and better serve others, I continued my education and pursued a more integrative approach to wellness. SERENE Massage & Wellness was established on October 7, 2013, in Brookfield, Wisconsin. In October 2014, my family and I relocated to North Augusta, South Carolina, where I continued building my practice and pursuing my passion for therapeutic massage and whole-body wellness. I am a wife and mother of two beautiful children, and health and wellness have always been important to our family. That same philosophy carries into every aspect of SERENE. I believe in looking beyond the symptoms and recognizing how the body works together as a whole. My approach combines therapeutic massage, myofascial release, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, nervous system regulation, stretching, and natural wellness education. I am passionate about helping people better understand their bodies, address chronic tension and pain patterns, support healthy inflammatory responses, and make lifestyle choices that promote long-term health and quality of life. My vision for SERENE is to provide more than a massage experience. I want each client to feel heard, supported, educated, and empowered to take an active role in their own wellness journey. My passion is helping people pursue better health from the inside out, one person at a time. Above all, my faith is the foundation of who I am and what I do. I believe the mind, body, and spirit are intricately connected, and that our ultimate Healer is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I truly believe the Lord has given me a heart and passion for serving others through this work, and I am grateful for the opportunity to use the gifts He has given me to make a difference in people’s lives.