Ashley Hand received her certification from Mind Body Institute in Nashville in 2017. Ashley may be new to massage but she is a "naturally gifted" therapist. Her passion to help others prompted a career in massage therapy and she especially enjoys educating and reconnecting her clients with their body during the healing process. Ashley incorporates therapeutic deep tissue into her massage by starting lighter and going deeper as the body allows. She also uses myofascial release, trigger point therapy and enjoys helping "mothers-to-be " with prenatal massage.

Diana is originally from Florida and graduated from American Institute of Massage Therapy in 1993. During her last 25 years of practice, she have become specialized in Deep Tissue Therapy, Sports Massage, and Massage Cupping Therapy. Diana treats her clients as individuals and the massage reflects that. She has been told that her treatments are detailed, relaxing but stimulating at the same time. Diana strives to release tight muscles and tissue, relieve pain, and help change your life for the better.

Elizabeth graduated from the Cumberland Institute of Holistic Therapies in 2017 and trained in a variety of modalities including: Thai Massage, Swedish Massage, Acupressure, Neuromuscular Therapy, Kinesiology, and Ayurvedic Massage. Elizabeth's massage emphasizes body awareness, a mind/body connection, and aims to help facilitate healing on all levels. Even though Elizabeth is new to massage she is a "natural" with the gift of touch and is also a certified yoga instructor. A massage with Elizabeth is more than just a relaxing massage.... it is a "re-set and re-start" to be wholly...

Hannah Ingram has been a LMT for five years and specializes in deep tissue, myofascial release, sports, manual lymphatic drainage, and prenatal massage. Hannah's clients say her massage is a perfect combination of relaxation and restoration. Using an intuitive approach, she addresses the problem areas of the body - matching client's preferred pressure, techniques and intention to promote the body's natural healing process. In addition, Hannah is versed in Thai massage and Reiki.

(Lead Therapists ) For over fifteen years Michael has been continually honing his skills in the areas of Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, and Sports massage. The gift he has for self-help instructions and rehabilitation is a great benefit for his practice. Michael brings the benefit of also working with the mature population who is recovering from post surgeries of the shoulders, hips, and knees.

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Gabi Calhoun is a graduate of Mind Body Institute in Nashville and has been a therapist for 6 years. Recently certified in Cupping Therapy, Gabi loves to use her techniques to address issues of chronic pain to everyday stress relief. She incorporates Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular/Trigger Point, Myofascial Release into her massages to create a customized session for each client.. including Prenatal massage for mothers-to-be. Gabi believes that massage therapy is a valuable tool to helping people improve their quality of life.

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Kirsten Wyatt is originally from Lancaster PA where she did her training as a massage therapist. She has a real passion for massage therapy, health, wellness, and has 10+ years of experience. She specializes in Swedish, Deep tissue, Prenatal, Trigger point therapy, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular & Sports Massage. She customizes her massages to your individual needs, and has a very caring, professional presence. Kirsten is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and is licensed in PA, KY, and TN.

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Michelle Williams 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.... she's...

Lindsay Farris (Lead Therapist) is a graduate of the Natural Health Institute in Bowling Green, Ky. She has been a therapist for 8 years and has been practicing at Basic Kneads for 6 years. She is one of our lead therapists and managers here at Basic Kneads. Lindsay has been educated in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular, Pre-natal & Sports Massage with additional training in neck/shoulders issues and Cupping Therapy. She specializes in chronic pain and muscle soreness, headaches and neck strain as well as helping clients overall relax, unwind and de-stress....

A Licensed Massage Therapist for 31 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 Neuromuscular, Orthopedic, Myofascial, Deep Tissue, Trigger point and has certifications in Cupping, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and Medical Massage. Mary also has special training in Oncology Massage. Mary's experience and knowledge allows her to customize her massages for each client.

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Lisa opened the doors of Basic Kneads in 1997 and has been refining her skills in massage therapy for over 20 years. Lisa has had training in Myofascial Release, Orthopedic Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Cupping Therapy. Her ability to adapt treatments for each one of her clients has established her as a talented and experienced massage therapist. Lisa is passionate about bringing together a group of Nashville's finest therapists and providing a safe and comfortable environment for massage therapy. At this time, Lisa is not accepting new clients.

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