Welcome! My name is Kristen (she/her), and I am a graduate of Wellness Massage Institute in St. Albans, where I completed 750 hours of training in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Reflexology, and Thai Massage. I look forward to partnering with you in making space for your body to rest, recover, and integrate. Whatever may come up when you’re on the table is welcomed. I aim to create opportunities for you to safely connect with your body and mind in releasing stuck energy, tension, and stress. I offer 60, 75, or 90 minute sessions of Swedish, Deep Tissue, or Shiatsu with options to integrate fire cupping, myofascial release, and reflexology into  your therapeutic bodywork treatments. Massages are available on Fridays at Riverview Wellness in Winooski, and in home by appointment. A heart-centered, fun-loving dancer, comic, yogi, plant mama, runner, writer, and social worker, I view health as our greatest asset and most precarious gift. I believe you are the greatest authority on your own health, and I will seek to understand and honor your unique needs and hopes for your session. I believe healing work takes many forms and that  laughter can be as sacred a healing modality as bodywork. For me, massage provides a respite from the often chaotic pace of modern life, a chance to let go and rebalance the mind and spirit. An empathetic and deep listener, I hope to cultivate an inviting space for you. I believe everyone deserves to be seen and heard and bring that person-centered approach to building trusting relationships and assisting you in achieving your health and wellness goals. Whether you’re seeking relief from muscular pain and tension, addressing a chronic or acute health condition, or simply craving deep relaxation, I am honored to assist in meeting your needs.