Connect with me. Connect with your body. Connect with yourself.
I specialize in pain relief and stress reduction massage therapy
by helping you understand all the connections between mind & body,
and empowering you to collaborate with me to get the exact work you need in the exact way you need it.
YOU ARE THE EXPERT. I AM THE EXPLORER.
WE ARE THE MASSAGE.
With integrated massage therapy sessions,
you simply choose the duration that best fits your schedule to get all the work you need.
Many people often wonder, "What kind of massage should I get?" My answer is that you should always get the massage that your body wants. Combining techniques gives you many options. The advantage to the structure of my practice is that you always have access to my full range of skills regardless of how much time you schedule for your session.
People are drawn to my work for my strength in listening to your needs; my intuitive nature in finding the areas of your soft tissues that need more movement or the suggestion to release hypertonicity; my ability to hold space for your whole self - both mind and body.
My favorite techniques utilize slow, intentional compression and vibration - sometimes even with sound bowls!
Feel free to contact me for a consultation about your needs prior to the appointment.
SERVICES
By appointment only.
Please respect my time by cancelling your appointment with no less than 24 hours notice.
Late cancellation and no show bookings will be charged for 50% of the scheduled appointment.
(But we're all human, so exceptions will be made for extenuating circumstances.)
Integrated Massage Therapy appointments may include any combination of the following techniques & modalities based upon which ones you prefer: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Ashiatsu, Myofascial Release, energy work, cupping, and Aromatherapy with Essential Oils.
MY OATH
I will do a complete intake of your health history.
I will utilize techniques that are safe and necessary for your body.
I will ask permission, and thoroughly explain before using any tools on your body.
I will protect your modesty (and mine) with secure draping of the sheets.
I will adjust the temperature, music, level of pressure, lighting, and anything else you request to make the session meet your specifications.
I will be respectful of your time by beginning and ending promptly.
I will take at least 20 hours of Continuing Education each year to learn more techniques, and stay fresh in the industry.
I will refer you to another therapist when I think you may need work outside of my skillset.
I will take time out for my own wellbeing.
I will get regular massage to practice what I preach.
I will recommend complimentary services when appropriate.
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to care for you.
"You are the intention. I am the support.
We are the commitment."
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MORE ABOUT KELLY
Why/how did you decide to become an LMT:
When waiting tables in NYC while pursuing an acting career began to change me into a cynical, angry person, I realized that I needed to find something more fulfilling and purposeful. I longed for a real, engaging human connection - something similar to what being on stage offered. Massage was the perfect antitdote, and I feel a strong sense of pride in the relationships I have built with not only my clients, but other LMTs as well. Through my time with Harmony on Hope Massage as a Co-Founder and Co-Owner from 2013 until the end of 2019, I helped to create a safe, welcoming sanctuary for everyone who walked through the door, which allowed them to be their best selves. In fact, a scholarship program for individuals seeking to obtain or further their massage therapy career has been created in my name as a way for me to always be a part of that magical space.
What techniques & modalities do you most use in YOUR sessions? Do you work primarily lightly or deeply?:
My massages often use medium to firm pressure, and I like find where the movement is in your tissue. Reaching deeper tissues often involves coaxing the more superficial layers to get out of the way; sometimes you have to move incredibly slowly to allow the tissue to receive the message to let go. The techniques I use the most are the same ones I love to receive: compression, vibration, connective tissue releases, energy work, Trigger Point Therapy, and various moist heat applications like hot towels and warm stones.
First and foremost, clients whom share with me a desired goal, intention or assignment often leave feeling more accomplished with their time, as they seem ready to allow me to tap into the deeper parts of themselves through their tissue.
What type of clients should see a different LMT?
Clients with complex medical conditions that require many modifications would be better served by one of the other incredible RI massage therapists; I am happy to provide referrals.
Also, clients that find it challenging to surrender their minds & their limbs to the work of massage.
Do you have advanced massage certifications or other training that informs your work?
As an actor, I believe that each massage - and each part within the massage - has a beginning, middle and an end. I find that the more articulate you can be with me about what you need helps me set an intention for how I can aid your body & mind to accomplish those goals. Every stroke adds to the ongoing dialogue between your body and my hands, and I vary up my strategies & techniques based on how your body is responding.
I have continuing education training in Ashiatsu massage using the DeepFeet Bar Therapy method, as well as cupping techniques. Online and in person trainings focused on Erik Dalton's Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques were taken in 2022, and I consume infinite information from leaders in fields adjacent to massage therapy such as physical therapy, personal training, and biomechanics/movement.
For clients with no preexisting medical conditions, I may also use the FasciaBlaster® upon specific request.
Tell us something fun about yourself.
I cannot resist rocking out to 80’s power ballads.
What clients say about Kelly:
"Kelly takes you on a journey through your body that discovers & rewards all the parts that feel forgotten, neglected or ignored." ~
