Rafael Villarreal IV
Massage Therapist
Caitlin Espinoza
Massage Therapist
Q | How long have you been a licensed massage therapist?
A | Since the beginning of 2020, I am going into my second year.
Q | Why did you choose massage therapy as a career?
A | I wanted to help heal people naturally and to also educate people to understand that self care is an important part of healing.
Q | How has massage therapy affected your life?
A | It has shown me how important it is to take care of your body as well as how much I love to take care of people and help others feel better.
Q | What do you do to keep yourself healthy?
A | I do yoga every week, meditate, hike, get massages weekly, chiropractic care, as well as acupuncture.
Q | What is your approach to delivering relief to your clients?
A | Making sure my client is comfortable during and after their session and accomplishing the clients treatment goals.
Q | Do you have particular parts of the body that you prefer to work on?
A | The neck and hips.
Q | What are your specialties?
A | Myofascial release, cupping, trigger points, and deep tissue.
Q | Where did you receive your massage training?
A | New Beginnings School of Massage in Austin, Texas.
Q | What continuing education courses have you taken?
A | Cupping, hot stones, myofascial release.
Josh Bell
Massage Therapist
Q | How long have you been a licensed massage therapist?
A | A little over 6 years
Q | Why did you choose massage therapy as a career?
A | I wanted a career that would help to serve others. In today's day and age, more and more people are neglecting their bodies and really paying the price as they age without mobility and pain in normal activities. I aim to correct that as much as possible.
Q | How has massage therapy affected your life?
A | It's given me a specific purpose and outlet for helping others.
Q | What do you do to keep yourself healthy?
A | Yoga, weight training, soccer, paddle boarding
Q | What is your approach to delivering relief to your clients?
A | Finding the root of the issue and addressing it
Q | Do you have particular parts of the body that you prefer to work on?
A | Neck and back
Q | What are your specialties?
A | Thai massage and neck work, in general
Q | Where did you receive your massage training?
A | Texas Healing Arts Institute
Q | What continuing education courses have you taken?
A | Table Thai, Intro to Thai massage, Continued edu. on Headaches and massage
Alyssa Gaitan
Massage Therapist
Q | How long have you been a licensed massage therapist?
A | Since february 2018
Q | Why did you choose massage therapy as a career?
A | It sort of chose me. Throughout school and college I competed in powerlifting, during this time I was always aiding myself & teammates in recovery before our next training session or meet. After graduating with a bachelors in kinesiology, I enrolled in massage school.
Q | How do you describe your massage to others?
A | Intuitive. I enjoy working with a purpose, finding areas that need attention & communicating with a client through problem areas. I also enjoy finding solutions that can help them reach their goals in said areas.
Q | How has massage therapy affected your life?
A | Massage therapy has helped me to be even more aware of my body and the way it functions. I am more in tune with my wellbeing, as well as my emotional & mental health. The atmosphere of a massage studio helps keep me grounded in these important aspects of life.
Q | What do you do to keep yourself healthy?
A | Typically I am standing all day long & I do my best to keep my body in motion during that time. I also workout and drink plenty of water every day.
Q | What is your approach to delivering relief to your clients?
A | Communication & comfort. I believe both of these are vital when working with someone. When a client is comfortable & understands what is happening in their session they will be mentally relaxed & the body will follow when receiving treatment.
Q | Do you have particular parts of the body that you prefer to work on?
A | I enjoy working upper back, specifically traps & rhomboids. I know many of us carry tension in this area due to our posture & it’s always a nice place to feel relief.
Q | What are your specialties?
A | Deep tissue, stretching, sports massage, swedish, ROM
Q | Where did you receive your massage training?
A | Lauterstein Conway Massage School in Austin, Texas
Q | What continuing education courses have you taken?
A | Thoracic outlet
Katie Nicholas
Massage Therapist
Q | Where did you receive your massage training?
A | A New Beginning School of Massage in Austin, TX
Q | How long have you been a licensed massage therapist?
A | I graduated in February of 2014.
Q | Why did you choose massage therapy as a career?
A | I have always had a focus on health and fitness, so massage was an easy choice for me. It satisfies my need to be creative, to be active and most importantly, it satisfies my calling as a healer.
Q | How do you describe your massage to others?
A | My massages are a melting pot of different modalities. I have picked up a lot over the years.
Q | What do you do to keep yourself healthy?
A | I have 2 amazing rescue dogs that keep me active outdoors, but I also enjoy yoga and reading to keep my mind and body balanced.
Q | What is your approach to delivering relief to your clients?
A | My massage approach is highly intuitive and extremely focused with a strong emphasis in compassion. It is my personal mission to provide a safe place for clients to receive what they need from our sessions together.
Krystal Norsworthy
Founder
Q | Why did you choose massage therapy as a career
A | I chose this as a career because I thrive on helping clients with pain management. I equally love creating wellness plans and developing relationships with my clients. Anatomy and human body movement never seizes to amaze me. I love learning new techniques and continuing to support my clients on their health journeys. It’s very rewarding to help my clients feel better and witness progression and improvement; they are always happy to see me and happy when they leave.
Q | How has massage therapy affected your life?
A | It’s so rewarding to see clients improve. Receiving massage therapy myself has allowed me to continue my health and wellness journey, injury free.
Q | What do you do to keep yourself healthy?
A | I exercise 5-6 days per week, count my macros, and meal prep to ensure a balanced diet. I also foam roll and self massage at home.
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