Kirsten-Akash Simon – Transformative Healing Center

Specialties

By Appt only! No walk-​ins. Male clients by referral only. Thank you!

Whether clients are looking for a safe environment to experience a deeply relaxing massage or pain relief & release from tightness & limited range of motion caused from sports/​accident injuries, they can expect excellent results. Kirsten specializes also in helping those suffering from pregnancy discomfort, repetitive strain injuries, frozen shoulders, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia as well as many other ailments.

Her approach to therapeutic massage helps to create a nurturing environment where the client’s body can relax deeply & rejuvenate. If necessary, Kirsten uses a Fascia Release Technique that removes fascia adhesions: the result either of an accident, repetitive strain injury, and/​or unhealthy postural patterns.

By freeing otherwise well working muscles, Kirsten’s seasoned technique allows the client to get a fresh start on exercise, posture and behavioral patterns in order to keep feeling energized & relaxed.

If consultation is advisable and requested, Kirsten also offers simple, straightforward & easy-​to-​do exercises and postural suggestions aimed at: strengthening, removing muscle rigidity and the prevention of future discomfort, thus allowing the body’s natural strength, flow and flexibility to continue.

Kirsten has also practices with the belief in the curative properties of compassion and thus always uses a heart centered approach to each & every individual client she treats.

History

Established in 2003.

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In addition to her 20 yrs of intensive training and experience, Kirsten brings with her 30 yrs of Tai Chi, yoga & meditation practices which she also draws upon to help her patients, if desired, find new and healthier ways of physical positioning one’s body. Kirsten’s comprehensive knowledge and experience has attracted an eclectic array of patients ranging from members of the Oakland Raiders, Olympic competitors and other professional athletes, to professional opera singers but mostly simply those looking for relief, and recovery from physical and sports injury in addition to those experiencing discomfort during pregnancy, repetitive strain injuries, frozen shoulders, sciatica, plantar fascitis, fibromyalgia as well as many other ailments & conditions. Those simply seeking a wonderfully soothing massage will be pleased by Kirsten’s unique therapeutic techniques which serve to open up the body’s energy channels ultimately leaving one feeling both relaxed & renewed.

Meet the Business Owner

Kirsten S.

Business Owner

Having obtained a MA in Holistic Studies & a BA in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in psychology from JFKU in 2004 as well as a license in massage therapy from McKinnon School of Massage in 1992, Kirsten draws from several disciplines to reflect an integral mind-​body-​spirit approach in her work as a CMT. Kirsten’s background in psychology and consciousness studies allow her to identify behavior patterns that lead to pain as well as physical symptoms in the body that may either have psycho-​emotional or physical origins.

Kirsten began her journey as a healer and body worker 20 years ago in Hamburg Germany where she had extensive massage training at the Yogic Massage School and subsequently studied anatomy and physiology at Naturopathy School. Once in the US, she went on to study deep tissue therapy with renowned massage practitioner Art Riggs, well known for his specialization in Rolfing & Deep Tissue techniques, as well as reflexology with Dr Edward Feng.