Mia Thornton

Mia Thornton is a woman who marches to the beat of her own drum as an entrepreneur, independent investor and operator of multiple franchises in Washington, D.C. 

Mia is a graduate of Southeastern Institute, where she received a certification in neuromuscular massage therapy. After graduation, she launched her career in Charlotte, N.C., as a clinic director, which eventually led to a five-year partnership with a prominent Fortune 500 company and the ownership of Massage Envy Spas. Soon afterward, the expanded success of the company allowed her to develop the Joint Chiropractic doctor offices across the Northeast region to include North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland and New York.Read More

Mia Thornton is a woman who marches to the beat of her own drum as an entrepreneur, independent investor and operator of multiple franchises in Washington, D.C. 

Mia is a graduate of Southeastern Institute, where she received a certification in neuromuscular massage therapy. After graduation, she launched her career in Charlotte, N.C., as a clinic director, which eventually led to a five-year partnership with a prominent Fortune 500 company and the ownership of Massage Envy Spas. Soon afterward, the expanded success of the company allowed her to develop the Joint Chiropractic doctor offices across the Northeast region to include North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland and New York.  

Mia recently separated from her husband of 11 years, Gordon Thornton, and is navigating a new chapter of her life while co-parenting their three children – Joshua, Jeremiah and Juliana. Her philanthropic passion led her and Gordon to serve on the board and sponsor families at the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte. She’s also a proud sponsor of a Better World, UNCF, Autism Speaks, a Child’s Place, Elizabeth City State University, St. Jude, CASADC.org, Charlotte Angels and Foster Love.