Kristen Thiel, B.A., LMT, NCTMB
Kristen is a Nationally Certified and Licensed Massage Therapist with over ten years of professional experience under her hands and elbows. Most of her massage experience and training is hospital and wellness based, including post-graduate certifications in Medical Massage and Baby’s First Massage (newborn) instruction. She describes her massage style as a blend of relaxation and clinical work, and tends to integrate slow firm strokes with positional release (muscle re-positioning combined with pressure).
Kristen considers herself equal parts massage scientist, artist, and explorer and relies on knowledge and creative spirit in each of her sessions. She has a strong history of helping clients manage discomfort related to fibromyalgia, tension headaches, and low back pain. She also enjoys working with active people who have strong kinesthetic awareness and individuals actively engaged in their own healing process.
Kristen offers Medical and Therapeutic, Swedish, Prenatal, and Chair Massage, as well as newborn massage training to parents and caregivers (and parents and caregivers-to-be).
Testimonials:
"I just had a massage with Kristen Thiel and she was fabulous. I had lower back pain and she helped it tremendously. I have just made another appointment with her. Highly recommend Kristen." ~ Dr.Janet L. Reid, Chicopee