Therapists
Lindsey Thomas
L.M.T. - TN#13723
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!
moreKatie Webb
L.M.T. - TN#12616
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.
moreBilly Hardwick
L.M.T. - TN#08908
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.
moreLindsay Farris
L.M.T. - TN#8794 & Office Manager
Lindsay Farris, LMT and Office Manager - A 2011 graduate of the Natural Health Institute in Bowling Green, Ky. Lindsay has been part of the Basic Kneads team for over 13 years. Lindsay specializes in Cupping Therapy as well as skilled at Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular, Pre-natal & Sports Massage with additional training in neck/shoulders issues.
Lindsay tailors each session to meet her clients individual needs. Her intuitive touch aids in healing specific injuries and muscular pain while also allowing clients to unwind and relax. Her ultimate goal is to assist each client in enhancing and maintaining stress in the body and promoting a healthier way of life.
moreNicole Watkins
L.M.T. - TN #14994
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.
moreJoe Starkweather
L.M.T. - TN#14211
Se habla Espanol- Joe is fluent in Spanish and English
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.
moreJanet Neely
L.M.T. - TN#6604
Janet Neely is our office manager as well as an experienced LMT. She provides excellent attention to our clients and assists the Basic Kneads team of therapists. Janet is a 2007 graduate of Mind Body Institute Trained in Swedish, CranioSacral therapy and Reflexology. She enjoys working with all clients, but specifically oncology and geriatric clients. Janet listens to the body instinctively weaving her different modalities to individualize each massage according to each person’s need.
moreMichelle Williams
L.M.T. - TN#11268
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.
moreMary Harlow
L.M.T. - TN#6033
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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