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.

Rose is one of our Managers at Basic Kneads. She has been a practicing massage therapy since March 2020 after graduating from The Soma Institute for Clinical Massage Therapy in Chicago, IL. At Soma, she got the best of both worlds in her professional training- Therapeutic approach within a relaxing massage. In her tool belt of techniques, you will see myofascial release, trigger point therapy, PNF stretching, deep tissue, sports massage, active release and prenatal massage.

In the past two years, Rose has spent her time working alongside chiropractors and with athletes from all...

Caitlyn graduated from Cortiva Institute of Westport, CT in 2019. Before moving to Nashville, she honed her skills in Connecticut at a Ninja Warrior gym! Caitlyn specializes in firm pressure, deep tissue, specific work, head and neck pain and dynamic stretching. Her strong hands, passion for human anatomy and understanding of pain is what makes her hands on work so powerful. Every one of Caitlyn’s massages are catered to the individual's needs, she remains aware of your body's response and reciprocates accordingly. Her goal as a massage therapist is to share her gift of therapeutic touch...

Jared received training from Nashville School of Massage Therapy and is skilled in a variety of techniques, some of which include: deep tissue massage, trigger point treatment for head and neck, as well as neuromuscular massage techniques. Jared's intention is to address soft tissues in a way that offers improved function and facilitates overall relaxation. Whether it is relief from stress, muscular aches, or general pain management — Jared’s aim is to make improvements in the lives of his clients, and educate them on how to maintain these improvements. Book with Jared and feel the...

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, Reiki and Reflexology. She who 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.

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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.... she's also...

A Licensed Massage Therapist for 36 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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Cassandra entered the healing arts in 2011. She is a lifelong learner and has advanced her bodywork studies in Ayurveda, Yoga, Thai Massage and Trigger Point Therapy. Cassandra uniquely blends her knowledge into each therapeutic session. Her work is intended to create a safe + nurturing space for others to connect and heal their mind-body-spirit.

Cassandra is also a Registered Yoga Teacher and currently studying to become a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach. She has a deep passion for trauma healing and recovery.