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MISSION STATEMENT:
I am a massage therapist who is committed to my craft. Believes that every person has the ability to heal themselves and I have respect for where my client is in their process. I value individualism and am non-discriminatory. Confidentiality of my clients and sessions are maintained. There is integrity in my work and connection. It is an honor to have a moment in others journeys! |
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and contracted areas such as stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders. |
GUA SHA
Gua sha is a healing technique of traditional East Asian medicine. Sometimes called ‘coining, spooning or scraping’, Gua sha is defined as instrument-assisted unidirectional press-stroking of a lubricated area of the body surface to intentionally create transitory therapeutic petechiae called ‘sha’ representing extravasation of blood in the subcutis. |
CUPPING
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin. Cupping has been characterized as a pseudoscience. There is no good evidence it has any health benefits, and there are some risks of harm, especially from fire and wet cupping. |
The work that Kristin has done on my dance injuries has been life changing. She is intuitive and has extensive knowledge. If I continue to teach into my 60s (!!!!!) it will be in large part due to her healing abilities.
-Michele Antonioli
Kristin is incredibly sensitive--she clearly has a gift. A massage from her is therapeutic, healing, relaxing and invigorating, all at once.
-Karen Kaufmann
Experts estimate that upwards of 90% of disease is stress-related.
And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Massage therapy is an effective tool for managing this stress, which translates into:
And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Massage therapy is an effective tool for managing this stress, which translates into:
- Decreased anxiety.
- Enhanced sleep quality.
- Greater energy.
- Improved concentration.
- Increased circulation.
- Reduced fatigue.
Massage can specifically address a number of health issues:
- Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
- Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
- Ease medication dependence.
- Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body's natural defense system.
- Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
- Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
- Improve the condition of the body's largest organ—the skin.
- Increase joint flexibility.
- Lessen depression and anxiety.
- Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
- Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
- Reduce postsurgery adhesions and swelling.
- Reduce spasms and cramping.
- Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
- Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body's natural painkiller.
- Relieve migraine pain.
