Lovely to meet you
Hi, I’m Krystel!
I’m a multidisciplinary bodywork therapist, educator, and lifelong student of the human body. My practice is rooted in the belief that the body is intelligent - that beneath tension, pain, and habitual patterns, there is an innate capacity toward balance, regulation, and change.
Since beginning my practice in 2009, I’ve worked across clinical settings, high-end spas, and my own private practice, specializing in therapeutic massage, energetics and nervous system based modalities. I am known for my holistic approach and sessions that cohesively weave my diverse disciplines.
My work is less about imposing a technique and more about learning to listen. I pay close attention to the individual in front of me - what their body is communicating, how their nervous system is responding, and what may be asking for attention in that moment.
My own history of significant spinal surgery and years of navigating my relationship with pain, movement, and resilience has deeply shaped the way I understand embodiment. I bring that lived experience, along with over 17 years of hands-on practice, into sessions that invite people to develop a deeper relationship with their bodies, and discover what becomes possible when there is less effort and more trust.
Alongside my private practice, I am passionate about teaching bodywork in a way that is experiential, thoughtful, and deeply human. Through my trainings and mentorships, I help practitioners develop not only practical skills, but the ability to cultivate presence, attunement, and confidence in their own hands.
My work lives at the intersection of science and wisdom, technique and intuition, inviting a deeper evolution of how we understand, practice, and experience bodywork.
Credentials & Professional Training
Massage Therapy 1000-hr program
Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (CCMH) 2009
Holistic Bodywork Certifications
Spinal Energetics (Level 1-2) - Dr. Sarah Jane 2025-2026
Craniosacral for Infants & Young Children - Cosmic Mother Craniosacral 2023
Visceral Manipulation - Visionary Craniosacral Healing 2023
Craniosacral Therapy (Level 1-4) - Healing Hands Trainings & Kari Toft 2019-2021
Reiki (Level I/II/Master) - Enlightened Hands & Brenna Reiki Master 2009-2022
Thai Massage - Canadian College of Traditional Thai Therapy 2012
Reflexology & Integrative Techniques - Wildrose College of Natural Healing 2011
Advanced Professional Development
Trauma-informed approach training
Nervous system-focused modalities
Somatic awareness, presence & intuitive touch studies
Craniosacral mentorship with Sarah Hovey & Kari Toft
Current Teaching & Facilitation
Creator & facilitator of Rooted Touch training for wellness practitioners
Workshop & event leader at retreats & community experiences
Educator for RMTs exploring intuitive, presence-based practice