Kristin was born and raised in San Diego, California and has lived on Big Island Hawaii since 2009.  Her path to becoming a massage therapist started with studying foot reflexology as a hobby.  In 2008, she completed foundational training in Craniosacral Therapy, where she discovered a talent for bodywork and decided to attend massage school.  By the end of that year, Kristin completed the Holistic Massage program with Skyhawk Ojala at Loving Hands Institute of Healing Arts, graduating as a certified Holistic Massage Practitioner.  In 2010, Kristin continued her education at Kalani Honua Massage School, where she studied Deep Tissue, Lomi Lomi, Reflexology and Thai Massage.  During this time, she also completed training in Hapai Lomi Lomi (pregnancy massage) with teacher and doula Carrie Rowell.  After finishing her apprenticeship with Michael Ceraso at Kalani Retreat Center, Kristin earned her Hawaii State License in Massage Therapy in 2011.  That year, she joined the team at a local day spa in Hilo, where she applied her passion for the massage experience and served as lead therapist.  In 2016, Kristin went on to expand her education, completing two semesters of advanced classes in Anatomy, Kinesiology and Pathology at Oregon School of Massage. At that time, she also attended classes with Anatomy Trains, where she learned some great Myofascial Release techniques.  In 2017, Kristin strengthened her abilities with three levels of training in Mana Lomi with Maka’ala Yates, DC.  From 2017-2022, she was on the team at Four Seasons Hualalai Spa, where she further refined her technique to be more effective and provide greater results in less time.  In 2022, Kristin created Sea Star Massage, making her own line of organic emollients and providing luxurious spa style mobile outcalls to your home or suite. You can also find Kristin at Rosewood Kona Village Resort’s Asaya Spa, come visit her there if you’re looking for a nurturing and rejuvenating spa experience with all the amenities!