Hi, I’m Kristen, the lead therapist at Retreat Forward. My path into healing work has been shaped by a deep curiosity about the human experience—how we move, feel, connect, and find our way back home to deeper sense of wholeness.

With a background in Education and a creative career as a professional photographer, I’ve always been drawn to the stories people carry. Over the years, that pull has guided me into more embodied forms of support. I love learning and consider myself a professional collector of certifications. I’m a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Manual Lymphatic Drainage Specialist, Certified Post-Surgical Therapist, Psychology/Trauma informed Yoga Instructor (E-RYT500), dedicated somatic practitioner trained in Somatic Experiencing, CranioSacral practitioner and certified in meditation.

At the heart of my work is a passion for helping people reconnect with a felt sense of being in their body. Whether it’s easing stress, navigating emotional patterns, or cultivating deeper, healthier relationships, I believe healing happens when we can gently come back to ourselves—body, mind, and spirit.

Through Retreat Forward, I offer a grounded, compassionate space for exploration and transformation. I’m honored to walk alongside others as they shift forward—one breath, one step, one moment at a time.