Lindsay Farris has been an integral part of Basic Kneads for over 15 years and serves as our General Manager. As a highly skilled and intuitive massage therapist, she offers a wide range of techniques including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular, and Prenatal massage. Her advanced training in treating neck and shoulder issues makes her especially sought after.

Lindsay is also a Medicupping specialist. She utilizes cups and a vacuum pump machine to provide customized pressure—ranging from deep tissue work to gentle lymphatic support. This versatile approach is particularly effective for chronic pain, headaches, scar tissue and general muscle tension.

For Lindsay, massage therapy is more than a profession—it’s a sacred system of natural healing. She believes in its ability to restore balance, support self-healing, and promote long-term wellness in every client she serves.

Lindsay tailors each session to meet her clients’ individual needs. Her intuitive touch not only aids in healing specific injuries and muscular pain but also creates space for deep relaxation. Her ultimate goal is to help clients reduce and manage stress in the body, enhance overall well-being, and support a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.

anet Neely is a 2007 graduate of Mind Body Institute. Janet has spent nearly two decades developing her massage technique so that it is both soothing and therapeutic for her clients. Janet is a level 2 Medi-cupping specialist and employees Medí cupping along with Neuromuscular, Myofascial release, Reiki, Crainiosacral therapy , hot stones and magnet therapy to aid clients on their road to well being. Although not a deep tissue therapist, her use of different modalities allows her to release deep tension, encourages relaxation, and general well being. Janet also works with geriatric clients and oncology clients.

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Joe's passion is listening to and communicating with his clients to provide the massage they seek and to address their issues. As a graduate of Mind Body Institute here in Nashville, Joe is trained in a variety of modalities including, swedish, deep tissue, trigger point and myofascial release. Joe is a constant learner and enjoys advancing in massage therapy to do his best for those seeking relief from stress and injury, or for those simply hoping to relax.

Se habla Espanol- Joe is fluent in Spanish and English

Originally from the Northeast, Tom has called Nashville home for over a year. As a graduate of Mind Body Institute, Tom specializes in deep tissue work, and blends therapeutic techniques with the smooth flow of Swedish massage to create sessions that are both effective and deeply relaxing.

Tom is all about tuning into what your body needs with the goal to help you feel restored, refreshed, and ready to take on the world.

Lindsey has been a Massage Therapist since 2010. Originally hailing from Northern California, she moved to Tennessee in November 2020.

Trained in a host of modalities, Lindsey excels with intuitive, deeply relaxing, yet therapeutic bodywork. Having worked in both spa and clinical settings, she loves to help relieve tension and pain while simultaneously striving to make her clients feel rejuvenated and pampered.

She is also a Reiki Master and can incorporate energy work into her sessions upon request.

If you like medium firm pressure, Trigger Point work, incredibly relaxing foot and scalp massages, or are in need of a compassionate energetic tune-up, give her a try!

Katie is a compassionate and driven massage therapist who graduated from Georgia Career Institute of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in 2017 and moved to Nashville in 2020. Specializing in orthopedic injury recovery, she treats injuries, chronic pain, medical conditions, and sports rehabilitation. Katie's detail-oriented approach utilizes a blend of deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, and cupping to provide personalized care tailored to each individual's needs. This blend of styles promotes relaxation, a crucial part of therapeutic and Swedish massage. She also incorporates somatic holds to promote relaxation and well-being. Katie's holistic approach to wellness has helped many on their path to recovery and relaxation. Let Katie help you feel like yourself again.

Billy Hardwick graduated from the Cumberland Institute of Holistic Therapies in 2010, where he developed expertise in deep Swedish massage, acupressure, craniosacral therapy, and trigger point therapy. Billy specializes in Thai massage, having trained in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2018. In 2022, he became an approved CEU provider as a Thai massage instructor for Living Sabai. Billy is a husband and father of two daughters, originally from Franklin, TN as well as a master in Kung Fu San Soo and enjoys playing disc golf in his free time.

Nicole Watkins has been licensed and practicing massage therapy since 2004. She often integrates cupping, gentle stretching and himalayan hot stones in to her massage. Nicole is a gifted therapist that desires to soothe and calm a client's parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's "rest and digest" response - allowing clients to relax and renew. Her passion for helping others and creating a safe and healing space on her table brings about lasting client relationships.

In addition to massage therapy, Nicole is a certified yoga alliance instructor who specializes in restorative yoga. In her free time, she is spending it with family or working on creative projects, if not on retreat or taking classes.

Michelle is a graduate of the Body Therapy Institute in Siler City, North Carolina in 2012. She has been trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, and Trigger Point and is certified in Medical Massage. Michelle incorporates all modalities to give her clients the most effective results from their sessions, which range from relaxation to relief from chronic pain. She values client education and the well being of her clients through safe and caring therapeutic touch. Michelle can help you relieve stress, ease pain and create better flexibility through stretching.

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A Licensed Massage Therapist for 38 years and is well versed in many modalities. She has a degree in Exercise Physiology and is also a certified trainer. Mary has training in Orthopedic, Myofascial, Trigger Point and has certifications in Medi Cupping, Manual Cupping, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Assisted Lymphatic Therapy, Oncology Massage and Medical Massage. Mary's experience and knowledge allows her to customize her massages for each client.

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