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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