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Kristi Richards, LMT, RMT, Reflexologist, MMT


Mission Statement:
Massage is NOT a luxury but a necessity to balance what we do to our bodies on a daily basis. My goal is to make massage enjoyable and affordable so that people can get them more often and truly benefit from what massage can offer.

There are many words and phrases to describe my values as a therapist, an awareness of the far reaching effect our lives have on others, the empowerment of people to move forward within their own life existences, strengthening, building, momentum, progression, and cultivation.

When I work with my clients, I channel the force of universal love. As I support my client, helping to peel away the layers of tension, we are able to access vital energy and release old injuries. In this way, the session evolves to a euphoric experience and extends beyond the realm of simple physical healing. I also tap into the spiritual energy of the hot stones which possess a guiding energy; they help me yield deeper contact with the soft tissue and serve to sculpt the contours of the body. In spirit of these values of a consistent, fluid, daily ritual of holistic wellness, I also handcraft soap, therapeutic body oils and salts.

My mission is to give people the tools to center themselves into an awareness that allows them to listen to their bodies and to maintain physical and mental health.

I work with both eastern and western modalities of bodywork including swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, trigger point and reflexology. I am interested in both the emotional and physical health of our community and have chosen massage therapy as a way for me to help others reach their personal physical and emotional goals

I provide a massage which promotes relaxation by matching the techniques to the specific situation and needs of the client. I intend to harmonize the communication within the musculature so that the client feels more unified and relaxed, with less distraction from specific muscle tension. I value starting "where the client is," and working to relax the muscles, whose tension was caused in the past, freeing energy for use in the present moment.
I love the marriage between clinically effective therapeutic techniques with the ancient, healing memory that emanates through human touch. It is through acceptance of exactly where we are that empowers us to access our own unique kindness, wisdom and compassion. It is this connection with self, in addition to the relief of physical pain and greater freedom within the physical body that fuels my inspiration as a therapist.

My practice stems from a holistic belief that true healing occurs when both client and therapist are present and open, creating a restorative dynamic. During a session, I incorporate deep tissue manipulation with compassionate listening and energy work. I encourage the breath while helping to release trigger points, fascial restrictions and stagnant energy, leading to reduced chronic pain and injury repair. As a mother, I am especially interested in women’s health and am certified in Prenatal Massage.
I am very grateful to have chosen this career path in my life; massage therapy can bring excellent benefits to anyone's physical and emotional state and it brings me joy and profound satisfaction to help others.

Abundant Blessings

K


CONTINUING EDUCATION

  1. Her sessions provide relaxation and comfort to individuals for wellness as well as clients experiencing restless leg syndrome, pregnancy, pain and stress.
  2. She performs therapeutic massage on athletes with or without injury.
  3. Has been practicing the art of effective massage therapy since 2009
  4. She is proficient in Swedish, Hot Stone, Trigger Point, Prenatal, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Medical Massage Therapy, Reflexology and she is a Reiki Master.
  5. Her goal is to provide her clients with a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere, a high quality massage experience by nurturing, comforting, and a healing touch while balancing Body, Mind and Soul.
  6. Her business background includes 35 years in the corporate world.
  7. Kristi uses an integrative approach infusing a variety of skills and techniques to achieve your goals. Through careful assessment and evaluation, she will customize a plan to address your individual needs, whether it be pain, stress relief, increased flexibility, or overall improved function.
  8. She also customizes a wellness plan for her clients with emphasis on stress reduction.
  9. Kristi has extensive training in Spa Services such as body treatments and wraps
  10. She likes to work with each client on their individual needs and to help them perform at their best.
  11. Kristi believes that if a person gets routine massage then they can enjoy a pain free life style