Kristen Rayner LMP

Kristen Rayner, LMP

...nurturing the nurturers

401 Olympia Ave NE, Suite 238, Mailbox 12, Renton, WA 98056

(425) 988-4000

ABOUT THE THERAPIST: I relocated to Renton in June 2009 from Albuquerque, NM where I had also had a private practice. I enjoy hiking, photography, reading, crafting, horseback riding and am the loving mom of two cats, Alex and Isabella. Both of them were rescued from the Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society by one of my dear friends many years ago. Outside of the massage world I teach Musical Theatre at Spotlight Dance Center here in Renton. This summer I'll be leading a number of Musical Theatre classes and camps for ages 5+. Feel free to call me with questions about these classes/camps or to request a brochure!

I believe that massage can play an important part in our overall health and well-being. Issues that I frequently find myself working with include: Low Back Pain, Shoulder and Neck Tension, Stress, Insomnia, Carpal Tunnel and Migraines.

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I do not believe that we must hurt in order to heal; therefore I do not advocate a "grin and bear it" approach. I highly encourage communication from each client so that we can find an ideal pressure and experience to achieve maximum results. I consider my work to be gentle and relaxing, yet firm. I draw on a wide variety of techniques to customize each massage to a client's particular needs at the time of their session. While most of the work I do is of a therapeutic/medical massage nature, I also have a number of clients who come in for what most refer to as a "relaxation massage." A segment of my practice is also devoted to prenatal and postpartum massage to nurture and support women during and after their pregnancies. Lastly, I believe that massage (and touch in general) can build and support bridges between people, so I teach Couples' Massage Education to spouses, partners, and family members to aid them along their path to more confident and safe at-home massage.

TRAINING:

Certificate in Massage Therapy

New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts

September 2006 - September 2007

Certification in Pre- & Perinatal Massage

Body Therapy Associates

July 2009

Deep Tissue Massage: Psoas, QL,

and Diaphragm

(The "psoas" and QL muscles can be very important in working with low back pain!)

Therapeutic Training Center

March 2010

ACCESSIBILITY:

I am willing to work with anyone that is in need of assistance but whom cannot afford the regular rate. Over the years I have been blessed to have been assisted along my own path by those willing to work within my own budget constraints. I consider my skills to be a way to help give back to the greater community; if you find yourself in great need without the corresponding "great budget", please get in touch and we will see what we can work out. I only ask that you respect my willingness, time and effort accordingly. Please, however, do not substitute therapeutic massage in place of seeking treatment or consultation from your regular doctor. While massage has a number of physical and mental benefits it is not an appropriate substitution for treatment by a medical doctor. Massage is not intended to treat serious medical conditions and in a number of instances it is contraindicated.

Kristen Rayner, LMP #60088318

(425) 988-4000

Nationally Certified by NCBTMB

Certified in Pre- & Perinatal Massage