Our Story

Candice Taylor has proudly called the Alabama Gulf Coast home for 17 years. Her passion for health and wellness began in 2000 when she started her career as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor certified by the American Council on Exercise. Candice also holds a 200-hour Experienced Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) certification and spent several years traveling to teach yoga instructors with Yogafit.

A licensed massage therapist, Candice graduated from Pensacola State’s Massage Therapy program in 2012. In 2015, she opened Gulf Shores Massage Therapies to share her love of health, fitness, and massage with her local community. She specializes in sports, myofascial massage, and has explored a variety of massage techniques over the years.

After the pandemic, Candice expanded her skills by becoming a licensed esthetician through Soothing Arts Healing Therapies. She loves offering clients her signature “Skin Therapy” facials featuring her own line, 251 Skincare.

When she isn’t working, Candice enjoys quilting, spending time with her rescue dog Oli, and catching live music. A dedicated triathlete, she loves traveling to local races with the Chain Triathlon team. She has completed six full Ironman races so far—and she’s not stopping anytime soon!