Meet the Atelieress
Responzia Burks is a U.S. Army Veteran, Licensed Massage Therapist, and founder of Mind & Body Atelier NOLA. Currently practicing at NOLA Bliss Massage while pursuing a Master of Science in Sport & Performance Psychology, she combines more than a decade of hands-on therapeutic bodywork experience with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology to deliver evidence-informed care focused on recovery, movement, and performance.
Responzia has worked with professional athletes, coaches, performing artists, first responders, working professionals, and everyday individuals, helping each client reduce pain, restore movement, manage stress, and optimize performance. Her mission is to provide compassionate, personalized care while building Mind & Body Atelier NOLA into a destination where physical recovery, mental performance, and whole-person wellness come together.
My Philosophy
Mind & Body Atelier was founded on the belief that movement, recovery, and overall well-being are deeply connected. Every session is guided by a whole-person approach that considers not only physical symptoms, but also lifestyle, movement patterns, stress, recovery, and long-term wellness goals.
Rather than treating isolated areas of discomfort, my philosophy focuses on understanding how the body functions as an integrated system. By combining therapeutic bodywork, movement science, skincare, and evidence-based care, each treatment is designed to restore balance, improve mobility, reduce stress, and support lasting wellness.
To me, wellness is more than the absence of pain; it’s the ability to move with confidence, recover with purpose, perform at your highest potential, and enjoy a healthier, more fulfilling life.
My Vision
Mind & Body Atelier is evolving into more than a wellness practice, it’s becoming a destination where physical recovery and mental performance work together to help individuals thrive.
As my graduate education in Sport & Performance Psychology progresses, the practice will expand to include mental performance coaching, resilience training, behavioral support, and integrated virtual wellness services that complement therapeutic bodywork and recovery.
My vision is to bridge the connection between mind and body through an evidence-informed approach that empowers individuals to overcome challenges, maximize performance, and build lasting resilience in sport, work, and everyday life.
Everything Mind & Body Atelier stands for is rooted in three guiding principles:
Restore. Revitalize. Reclaim.
Because true wellness isn’t simply about feeling better today… it’s about building the strength, confidence, and resilience to perform at your best for years to come.