Kristen Penhall, RMT

Hi, my name is Kristen Penhall and I am excited to be a member on the Fish Creek Chiropractic team!

  I am a Registered Massage Therapist who enjoys helping people reach their optimum health through massage. My techniques work with the body's natural instincts to achieve successful results. I work very well with a variety of issues including MVA's, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and scoliosis. Aside from conditions, I also see the many benefits of recieving massages on a regular basis to maintain good health.

  One of the many benefits of recieving massage is that it is very helpful in preventing injuries. When being massaged, your overall circulation increases. This brings in freshly oxygenated blood that contains nutrients necessary for muscle health. By increasing circulation muscles, ligaments, and joints become healthier, and therefore are not as prone to injury. For any injuries you are currently suffering with, massage can also help increase range of motion, and decrease pain and sensitivity associated with the injuries. Massage is a natural therapy you can feel great about.

I have always been a strong believer in natural health, and along with my career in Massage Therapy I am currently completing a course in Aromatherapy, and I am certified as an Infant Massage Teacher. Through this, I teach parents the proper strokes and bonding techniques to use with their children between the ages of three weeks and three years. Massaging infants has many of the similar benefits as massage does for adults. Studies have shown that along with increasing circulation and muscle tone, it helped premature infants gain the proper weight 47% faster than infants who did not recieve massage. Studies suggest that infant massage can also help increase development.

With all the positives of massage I hope to see you soon and we can get started with helping you reach your health goals!