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Krissy
Owner, LMT
Krissy
How long have you been a LMT?
Since 2009!
Favorite current spot in San Antonio?
Parks, the Pearl, and farmer’s markets. Also, the zoo with the kids!
What are your hobbies?
Macrame, any type of crafting, exercising.
What brings you peace?
Yoga and meditation.
What is your favorite massage to give?
Combo Swedish/Deep Tissue & Reflexology.
Professional Bio
In 2009 graduated with honors from Academy for Massage in San Antonio and I am licensed with the TDLR of Texas (MT110421). I started MTBK out of my home in 2012 and then quickly grew into our current location. In 2020 after having to shut down for a couple months we were able to reopen and hit the ground running! We upgraded from a 2 room suite to a 6 room suite and grew from a 5 person staff to a 13 person staff and haven’t looked back.
I have a strong passion for health and wellness and believe that massage is very important along with proper nutrition and exercise. Our focus for MTBK is to help clients feel their best mentally and physically. All of our therapists love helping people so whether you are stressed, have an injury, or need to make some health changes, you have come to the right place!
Daisy
LMT
Daisy
How long have you been a LMT?
I’ve been a LMT since Summer 2022.
Favorite current spot in San Antonio?
My favorite spot right now is Bamboo! They have a great happy hour with food and drinks on special. They have great DJs on Friday and Saturday.
What are your hobbies?
My hobbies include reading autobiographies of artists, (Johnny Cash, Lenny Kravtiz, etc) going for walks, listening to good music, meditation/playing my sound bowls.
What brings you peace?
Sitting outside on my hammock while listening to the wind and birds. A warm bath with candles. Traveling with my partner.
What is your favorite massage to give?
My favorite massage is a combination of Swedish/Deep Tissue with intuition. Everyone’s massage will not be the same. It is truly based on what’s going on with your body and what I feel your body needs in the moment to feel better and release any unwanted tension, pain, or emotions.
Professional Bio
I graduated from River City Massage School in June 2022, license Number: MT136969.
I got into massage therapy by chance. I co-hosted a sound bowl meditation class and would intuitively feel where people were holding tension in their bodies. I discovered a gift I didn’t know I even had, and with that I went to school so I could help heal people. I love that what I was meant to do, found me. Now I am able to help people feel better in their bodies and experience less pain.
Joy
LMT
Joy
How long have you been a LMT?
I’ve been a LMT since 2012.
Favorite current spot in San Antonio?
Six Flags Fiesta Texas!
What are your hobbies?
I love music and going to music shows. I like to DJ in my spare time.
What is your favorite massage to give?
I don’t have a favorite type of massage – each day has it’s own mood and what I personally prefer that day.
Professional Bio
I’ve been licensed for 11+ years.
I got my license at Milan Institute for Cosmetology and Massage.
I have continued education in the following massage techniques:
Deep Tissue
Swedish massage
Neuromuscular Massage
Thai stretching
Prenatal massage
Reflexology
Sports massage
My specialties include
Neuromuscular
Deep Tissue
My approach to massage is finding the problem areas and working on a customized solution. The trick is in the pressure.
Walking in with tension and leaving relaxed is my favorite part for my clients.
Kelsie
LMT
Kelsie
How long have you been a LMT?
Since 2017.
Favorite current spot in San Antonio?
My current favorite spot in SA is the Japanese Tea Gardens. It’s so peaceful and beautiful.
What are your hobbies?
During my freetime you can find me diving deep in hair, specifically barbering. I’m currently in school getting my license so when I’m not doing massage I’m usually hanging out at a barber shop! Other than hair I have always leaned heavily around the gym. I grew up playing sports and found my passion in Water Polo and Boxing. Currently I try to keep active by going on hikes, lifting weights and playing with my dogs.
What brings you peace?
Food and my dogs. I try to find peace in everything that I do. That is very important to me but, eating good food and smiles from my dogs make me the happiest.
What is your favorite massage to give?
I like to approach the muscle and tissue more calmly and intentionally. I love giving deep tissue but my method doesn’t necessarily include deep pressure. My mindset is to let the body relax enough so that the muscles can communicate without stress. This intent allows me to engage and manipulate muscle tension that happens with trauma. I apply this method with every client and because we are all so different, each massage is customized to you.
Professional Bio
Education:
East West College of the Healing Arts- Portland Oregon
CE:
Tui Na, Lomi Lomi Massage, Hot Stones, Cupping, Lymphatic Massage, Medical Massage, Trigger Point, Chair Massage, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Massage for Minors
Laura
Guest Care Team
Laura
Favorite current spot in San Antonio?
Best Quality Daughter has some of the best vegetarian food in the city, but I’m also partial to my boyfriend’s house – I love our sci-fi show marathons and his big dogs that think they are tiny dogs.
What are your hobbies?
Art! I mostly paint digital pet portraits, but I enjoy any project that lets me get creative. Movies, PC gaming, and losing myself in a good novel are also favorites.
What brings you peace?
Making small moments of time to be still and silent – sometimes the best thing we can do for our mental health is to do nothing at all.
What is your favorite massage to get?
It’s a tie – a Swedish massage to relax, but deep tissue with cupping has opened my eyes to new ways I can take care of myself.
Professional Bio
I have a colorful work history! In addition to over twelve years of customer service experience, I had a seven-year spree of being a costume designer, set decorator, and venue manager for movies, TV, and theatrical productions.
I enjoy the collaborative nature of the team here at Massage Therapy by Krissy, and it brings the best elements of a satisfying job: a place where I can help others with the openness to be creative.
Leah
LMT
Leah
How long have you been a LMT?
Since 2023.
Favorite current spot in San Antonio?
Magnolia Pancake Haus, I love going there with my family to wind down on a Sunday morning after a stressful week!
What are your hobbies?
My hobbies include cooking and baking, can we tell I enjoy eating?
What brings you peace?
Cooking and baking bring me a lot of joy and peace after a hectic work and school week.
What is your favorite massage to give?
I really enjoy anything from Swedish to Deep tissue.
Professional Bio
Hello! My name is Leah, and I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas for almost 2 years now! I attended Academy of Massage Therapy to earn my license and I have adored what I do since. I can do all modalities, anywhere from light to medium pressure during a Swedish massage, to a deep tissue massage. I really do not prefer to stick to one certain type of style, the goal while earning my license was to become a jack of all trades.
Liz
LMT
Liz
How long have you been a LMT?
Since 2014.
Favorite current spot in San Antonio?
My favorite spot is at home.
What are your hobbies?
I love to travel.
What brings you peace?
Seeing my boys healthy and smiling!
What is your favorite massage to give?
I love helping people manage their pain using massage therapy techniques.
Professional Bio
Hello my name is Liz, a licensed massage therapist with over 10 years of experience. Specializing in various therapeutic techniques such as Sports, Deep tissue, Swedish, Shiatsu massage, Reflexology, and Cupping therapy to name a few. I love what I do and hope to make a difference in your life!
Melanie
LMT
Melanie
How long have you been a LMT?
Since 2010.
Favorite current spot in San Antonio?
Formosa Garden, Sabor de Mexico, Round 1.
What are your hobbies?
Renaissance fairs with my family, murder mystery podcasts, watching UFC.
What brings you peace?
Iced coffee, my pets.
What is your favorite massage to give?
Upper body deep tissue, prenatal, full body swedish.
Professional Bio
I have been passionately practicing the restorative art of massage for 12 years, specializing in upper body work and prenatal massage. I can offer a wide range of services including: Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, and prenatal massages. Spa services are a great way to unwind from the stresses of the world, and cupping and hot stone treatments can be added on for an enhanced experience. In addition to my practice, I have also worked with a licensed chiropractor for over half of my career. Allow me to be your massage therapist and start your journey today.
Melissa
LMT
Melissa
How long have you been a LMT?
I’ve been a LMT since 2009.
Favorite current spot in San Antonio?
My family and I enjoy the parks, we’re at Live Oak and McAllister parks a lot!
What are your hobbies?
I’m not really a hobby person, but I do like to read a variety of material from non-fiction novels to biographies and current affairs and celebrity gossip.
What brings you peace?
I find peace in nature, especially anywhere next to the water. I’ll take the beach, lake, or pool!
What is your favorite massage to give?
I enjoy helping people feel better, physically and mentally. I believe massage is real therapy that can significantly improve your wellbeing.
Professional Bio
Since becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2009 I have continued learning and expanding my range of specialties in this ever changing, fascinating field to improve not only physical wellness but mental wellness too. I started learning the basics of Swedish and deep tissue massage at Academy for Massage Therapy Training (AMTT) San Antonio and have continued taking various courses throughout my career. I’m well versed in modalities including using hot stones, vacuum cupping, gua sha, and stretching techniques to assist in the various approaches to a clients needs, including prenatal clients, clients with chronic conditions, and anyone combining massage therapy with physical/occupational therapy. I enjoy working on clients with specific needs to develop a wellness plan to improve the quality of physical fitness, mobility and function.
But what I have discovered during my 15 years working with people is how connected our mental/emotional wellness is linked to the body and how stress and tension can manifest itself into debilitating pain. Therefore I developed a 90 minute session specifically to address stress/tension relief by first setting the focus and mindset on the intent of the session and guiding my clients through gentle breathing exercises and light stretching combined with a medium pressure and slow movement during the massage to improve relaxation.
I must say that even after all this time there’s still more to learn and explore! But it’s the connections I make with clients to improve their general well being that truly make this career rewarding and keeps me wanting to pursue this path.
Monica
Guest Care Team
Monica
Favorite current spot in San Antonio?
My apartment! It has lots of natural light, my partner, my dog, my favorite snacks, and all my things!
What are your hobbies?
I love writing songs, most of my songs have a little bit of everything; disco, pop, punk, metal, you name it and I have probably written it! I enjoy reading horror stories and grabbing a bite with friends.
What brings you peace?
Cleansing my space and praying brings me peace. I also find peace in cuddling up on my couch with my partner and my dog, while watching a good cooking show.
What is your favorite massage to get?
I love getting a semi-deep tissue massage with an emphasis on my feet.
Professional Bio
I was born and raised in Sacramento, California and moved to Texas in 2014. I moved to San Antonio in July 2020, and have recently started my journey of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
I am passionate about physical and mental wellness and I am excited to bring my enthusiasm to MTBK!
Self-care is extremely important, but easily overlooked amidst the monotony of everyday life. I am grateful to work in an environment that emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself. I look forward to being a part of your self-care routine! See you soon!
Tori
Guest Care Team
Tori
Favorite current spot in San Antonio?
My current favorite spot right now would be the botanical gardens for the scenery.
What are your hobbies?
My favorite hobbies would be playing volleyball and painting!
What brings you peace?
Being outdoors with nature brings me peace and solitude.
What is your favorite quote?
“If you don’t stand for anything, you fall for everything!”
Professional Bio
Graduated from academy for massage in 2022, I did my own services for a while, simultaneously working front desks at another spa and found customer service more my path!
I love working in a soothing environment where I know we are helping people in a multitude of ways!
Also furthering my education in 2024 within a welding program! Born and raised in San Antonio, TX.
I’m ecstatic to bring my creative outlook on life to MTBK!
Yajaira
In Memoriam
Yajaira
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved friend and colleague, Yajaira, on October 22nd during a surgery. This unexpected news has left us in shock as we anticipated her return to MTBK.
Yajaira radiated kindness, leaving a lasting impression on everyone she encountered. Her lively personality brightened every space, enhanced by her charming smile and unique style—often featuring chic glasses and eye-catching earrings. She exuded elegance and grace effortlessly.
She enjoyed music festivals, camping trips, and tasty treats like chocolate and gelato. A lover of gardening, baking, DIY projects, treasure-hunting at TJ Maxx, she treasured moments spent with family and friends.
Her dedication shone through in her work; Yajaira consistently sought new techniques to elevate her massage therapy skills while genuinely caring for each client. Her most recent training was in back walking and she loved doing Thai Stretching on her clients.
She leaves behind her husband Art, stepson, parents, two sisters, and a brother. We will honor her memory by remaining strong and positive—qualities that defined her grace and courage.