OUR HISTORY
In 2008, Kelly completed her licensing for Massage Therapy at Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas Tx. In 2009, Kelly was introduced to private poker games providing chair massage, and this is where she discovered her passion for this niche in the massage industry. This passion led to her employment at poker events all across the United States and abroad. From private games to WSOP and WPT tournaments, she has honed her skills and gained notoriety as a therapist at the top of her field.
For almost 10 years, Kelly experienced first-hand how the industry and companies in the gaming massage field operated. She saw the need to create a service that not only upped the standard of the customer experience, but the business standard to the establishments. Making the leap from therapist to owner, Premier Gaming Massage was incorporated in 2017. The journey has been challenging and exciting for Kelly, and Premiere Gaming Massage looks forward to the opportunity to serve your business, and the gaming industry, with the superior level of service it deserves.
Kelly Ivie Owner
Integrity, hard work and determination play a large part in my career. I left home at the age of fifteen, and this experience made me resilient and success driven. These values are evident in every move Premier makes. I truly love the poker industry and it has become my second family. My passion for massage and people allows me to run my company in a caring way that makes it special. Premier was created by a therapist for therapists. Our culture is paramount to how we operate, and our culture is healthy and nurturing.
My goal is to help you create an environment where people can relax and enjoy their time in your venue. You will not find a more hands-on owner in this industry. It will be my pleasure to have our teams work together.
Kelley Rivers Texas LMT Manager
My poker massage career started only a couple of years ago. However, I have always had a passion for giving massages. I knew one day I would become a Licensed Massage Therapist. Until a few years ago, I was a full time Customer Service agent at Delta Air Lines. I worked in all areas of the airport. I loved, and still love, working with people. I have a strong work ethic, very prompt, organized and experienced in management. In 2020, COVID happened, I had reached twenty years with Delta. They were offering retirement packages and I felt this was my time to jump on my dream. I took them up on their offer and enrolled in the Academy of Massage Therapy Training.
I am also a full time mom of two beautiful girls. My pride and joy! One is in college at Texas A&M, Go Aggies! One still home with me in high school. Premier offers me the flexibility to be available for my girls more so than anything in the past. I love being able to be there for them and be an example to them of what it looks like to follow your dreams.
I began with Premier right out of massage school after obtaining my Texas Massage Therapy License. I knew I wanted something fun, exciting and different with my new massage career. Now I work at Texas’ third largest Poker Room, Rounders in San Antonio. I truly enjoy my position and it gives me the opportunity to spend more time with my family while making more than I ever could imagine.
Now I work with a company that not only helps my dreams come true but where I have been able to learn and quicky advance my massage career.
