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Hi, I'm Kris

Welcome to Rasayana [Rah-sah-yana].

Through dynamic group e-coaching programs, live retreats, professional trainings, and powerful custom bodywork treatments, I'll help you change the narrative on your aging process and find natural pain relief and mobility into your 80's and beyond!

I use an integrative approach of Ayurveda and yoga to teach adults embodied diet & lifestyle strategies and safe detox methods for chronic inflammation, autoimmune disease, and optimal mental health. I also use my massage, orthopedics and competitive sports background for functional mobility, soft tissue injuries, and chronic pain.

So if you'd like to learn effective self-healing strategies and age more skillfully, you're in the right place. Click on the 'work with me' tab above to take the next steps.

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Personal Values

Understanding the scope of a problem and building the confidence to do or change difficult things drives me to do great work with great people.

My liberal arts education was committed to developing leaders of conscience and it remains a strong foundation for my personal, spiritual, and professional life now. I believe in the wisdom of ancient traditions and hold space for modern medicine too. I value a strong work ethic, discipline, and living from a space of deep intuition and exploration. I believe using [circadian] rhythm and ritual can heal ourselves, our families, and our planet. I believe I'm my best investment and see value in working with a teacher. I value responsible sourcing and agroforestry practices.

Events Schedule

Join me for a webinar or live workshop, event, or training. Looking forward to meeting you!

Background

Kris is a wellness & massage educator, licensed muscular therapist, Kripalu certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and 500-hr Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, with over 25 years of professional experience in orthopedics, competitive sports, and natural healing.

She graduated from Franklin Pierce University in 1996 with a B.A. in Biology/Pre-med and spent the next four years working as an orthopedic and research assistant for several Boston area surgeons treating sports injuries and degenerative diseases. It wasn't until 2000, after sustaining a severe hip injury while competing as a brown-belt in Tae Kwon Do, she discovered Yoga. It became her primary rehabilitation and sparked what has become a life long study of holistic healing and living.

In 2007, Kris graduated from the Cortiva Muscular Therapy Institute and became a licensed massage therapist. She continued her training at the Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox, MA with Hilary Garivaltis, D.Ay, where she became certified in several traditional Ayurvedic treatments.

In 2009 she advanced her studies at Dr. Partap Chauhan's Jiva Institute for Vedic Studies in Haryana, India, under the direction of head physician, Dr. Kuldeep Solanski, BAMS with a focus on Ayurvedic theory, pancha karma therapies, and the creation of select medicinal herbal thailams.

She is adjunct faculty for Boston Ayurveda School, professional member and Continuing Education Provider for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), and former contributing writer for the Herbal Academy of New England. Her trainings have been taught at Berklee College of Music, Boston area yoga studios and at the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Living in Rhinebeck, NY.

Additionally, she is a 500-hour certified Kripalu Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist and O2 Yoga instructor, studying the Astanga yoga method with Elliot McEldowney, Ayurvedic Yoga with Yoganand Michael Carroll and Advanced Pranayama techniques with Larissa Hall-Carlson.

When she's not working with clients, Kris loves skiing, playing tennis, and latin ballroom dancing. To stay in the loop, subscribe to her monthly electronic newsletter full of informational articles, tips, recipes, and product reviews or follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

clear mind strong body

A year long guided journey of transformation and teachings in natural healing and self-care practices for chronic pain, inflammation, and immune disorders. (3) three 10-week modules will teach you how to master your body's signals to respond swiftly and effectively. Discover functional pain-free mobility, feel comfortable and compassionate with your body, grant more energy for work, family, and play, make small daily changes to evolve into the best version of YOU.

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FIRESTARTER

A simple 21-day Ayurvedic cleanse for beginners and experienced yogis alike. Kick-start or reignite a personal Ayurveda practice for gut health or chronic inflammation. It's an introductory course to get your body, mood, and mind back to baseline in preparation for deeper spiritual study, seasonal allergies, or recovery from injury/surgery.

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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

I am a continuing education provider with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. Train with me and become certified in traditional Ayurvedic detox and rejuvenation therapies. Learn how to make custom botanical formulas for inflammation and tissue repair, how to adapt technique for doshic imbalances, and safely manipulate pranic flow for self-healing.

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