Hi, I’m Cristina…
After suffering a major physical injury in high school, I found strength and inspiration in alternative forms of medicine. I was able to avoid shoulder surgery by strengthening my body through exercise and physical therapy.
I was inspired by the role body work played in my healing process and went on to study massage therapy in 2002. It is a true gift to be able to share my passion for this work with those who need it.
I don’t believe massage therapy is an indulgence. It is a wonderful opportunity to experience total relaxation and bring balance to one’s body, mind and spirit. It gives me great joy to help my clients achieve peacefulness and centering. My work is both deep and nurturing.
Each session is customized to your needs. I incorporate many of the modalities I have studied over the last 20 years to address back or neck pain, stress strain, prenatal or postpartum discomfort, sports injury or everyday stress.
Helping people on their healing journey is my passion
I trained and graduated from The Swedish Institute in New York City in 2004 and moved to California in 2007 where I developed a successful private massage therapy practice in Los Angeles.
By creating wonderful relationships with some of the city’s top hotels and entertainment management companies, I connected with a high-profile clientele and had the opportunity to travel and tour with some of my clients. In 2016 I relocated to the Hudson Valley and took a break to start a family.
MY JOURNEY
Based in New Paltz, New York my private practice focuses on individuals who seek massage therapy for anything from injuries, daily stress or simply wellness management.
My style of massage is a blend of modalities, years of experience and training as well as intuition and honoring my clients needs.