Massage therapists normally lead a fairly nondescript existence, taking good care of clients and flying under the radar. Some local promotion and positive word-of-mouth is a fairly reliable approach to building a solid client base. But Kelly Calabrese got more publicity than she bargained for simply by doing an excellent job.

In 1995, Kelly was taking a course at a Cleveland massage school. A client referred some athletes to Kelly, some of whom were members of the Cleveland Indians baseball team. As described in this post on a baseball-oriented blog, Kelly went through a dizzying set of circumstances that placed her in the eye of a minor media storm based on her gender. It seems that former baseball star and current broadcaster Keith Hernandez took issue with Kelly’s presence in the Padres dugout during a game.

Ah yes! Another enlightened jock. What century is this?

Check out Kelly’s story. It is an inspiring tale of a massage therapist’s rise to prominence based on her ability to help professional athletes maintain peak physical condition and recover successfully from the wear and tear of the game.