Jonathan Leaidicker graduated from Cumberland Institute of Holistic Therapies in 2020. He is a well-rounded massage therapist with experience in many modalities and areas of bodywork. Jonathan utilizes acupressure and cranio sacral therapy to pin and stretch with fascial work and kinetic lines, he works with varying issues such as somatic work, trapped nerves, and changing "holding patterns". He will listen and assess what seems to be the most indicated approach to get to the root of the issue and work with the body and the person holistically to change the pattern.

A skilled and versatile LMT, Charlene has 14 years of experience to share with her clients. She specializes in deep tissue, sports massage, trigger point therapy and incorporates other modalities like cupping into sessions. Charlene is a graduate of Miller Mott in Clarksville.

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.

Paula graduated in 2015 with an associates degree in Massage Therapy from SUNY Morrisville, NY. Paula’s well-rounded experience and education makes it possible for her to help all walks of clients recover from injuries, surgeries, or maintain a healthy active lifestyle. Using intuition along with integrated techniques, she works each client's stressed areas and at their desired pressure. Reiki Master, Therapeutic Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage, Medical & Sports therapy, Myofascial Release, Prenatal, Shiatsu Acupressure and Trigger Point therapy. Paula moved to Nashville be closer to her...

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.

Rose is one of our Managers at Basic Kneads. She has been practicing massage therapy since 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, and active release.

Rose specializes in TMJ disorders and spent her early career working alongside chiropractors. She enjoys working with athletes from all...

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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Janet Neely is our Lead Therapist 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...