About
Kristen is a nationally certified Massage Therapist and Bodyworker and is licensed under the board of Nursing in the state of Virginia in the USA. Kristen has owned a very successful massage therapy practice since 2001 and has many hours of continuing education. Kristen moved from Virginia to Knaresborough and is very excited to bring her unique blend of massage and bodywork techniques to the Harrogate area. Kristen is certified in Sports Massage and Pregnancy Massage. Kristen is also a Reiki Master and her work has evolved into something called Energetic Bodywork, which is a unique blend of hands-on therapeutic techniques which she uses to help her clients alleviate pain, restore movement, reduce stress and feel healthy.
Kristen's foundation for her intuitive, creative bodywork comes from her practice of meditation and pure love of the work. Helping her clients feel more comfortable in their bodies again.
When Kristen puts her hands on a client, her energetic connection is palpable. Her specialty and passion is working with peoople in an individualized way to melt away the uncomfotable armor that they hold in the forms of restricted breathing, tense muscles, and defensive posturing. Kristen is also educated in pregnancy massage and has worked with women from the first trimester of pregnancy throught the post-partum period. She loves to support women through the intense physiological, emotional, and lifestyle changes that occur throughout this amazing and challenging experience. Kristen's bodywork style weaves together deep tissue and Esalen techniques, and dynamic movement with Swedish therapeutic massage to create an experience that is nurturing, rejuvenating, and effective. In recent years Kristen has incorporated Energetic Bodywork into her work. This has been transformaional to her massage therapy practice, as her connections to her clients are on a much deeper level, where true healing can occur.
No matter whom Kristen is working with, be it a marathon runner, a stressed-out student, or a third-trimester mother, someone living with a chronic disease she finds that touch is a powerful medium for healing. This is especially true whe combined with a deep energetic connection and excellent verbal communication between therapist and client.
Due to all Kristen's years of experience and education she has an ecclectic form of massage. She listens to her clients needs and pulls from her expertise to address each issue individually. Since 2001 massage therapy has put Kristen on a journey towards wholeness and wellness and she's eagar to share her knowledge with her clients. Please read about the different modalities Kristen is trained in. When you come for your session you will discuss your issues and needs with Kristen and she will then tailor the session to meet your requirements. Each session tends to be a bit different from the last, Kristen does not have a "massage routine" that she follows. Everyday you can feel different in your body, therefor each session with be specifically tailored to meet your needs, helping you to increase vitality, creativity and wellbeing.
Kristen looks forward to working with you. ~ Namaste
