Kristin Richards, RMT graduated from the Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2005. Upon completing her registration she worked in New Zealand for a year before returning to BC and began practicing massage therapy at Broadway Wellness and Pomegranate Midwives in Vancouver, from her home in Nakusp, and now settled in beautiful Victoria, BC.
In 2007 Kristin trained as a birth doula which ignited her passion for working with both pre and post natal families. Her continuing education courses have included Myofascial Release, Pelvic Alignment, Craniosacral Therapy, Birth & Postpartum Massage, Infant massage, Breast massage and Neurodynamics for Pelvic Health.
As a trauma-informed therapist she believes, with the proper support, our bodies and nervous systems have the inate ability to heal. She gently encourages curiosity of what the sensations in our body are trying to tell us and how we can all be an active participant in our healing journey. Kristin approaches each individual with compassion and reverence to the connection of our body and mind.
With the birth of her son in 2011 and her daughter in 2014 it gave her a great appreciation for massage therapy as necessary self care during and especially after pregnancy. As a mother of two, she also sees the need for parents with young children to have quiet, reflective time on a massage table. When Kristin isn't with her treatment table, she's cycling with her family around the city, playing soccer, or experimenting with a new Smitten Kitchen recipe.
In 2007 Kristin trained as a birth doula which ignited her passion for working with both pre and post natal families. Her continuing education courses have included Myofascial Release, Pelvic Alignment, Craniosacral Therapy, Birth & Postpartum Massage, Infant massage, Breast massage and Neurodynamics for Pelvic Health.
As a trauma-informed therapist she believes, with the proper support, our bodies and nervous systems have the inate ability to heal. She gently encourages curiosity of what the sensations in our body are trying to tell us and how we can all be an active participant in our healing journey. Kristin approaches each individual with compassion and reverence to the connection of our body and mind.
With the birth of her son in 2011 and her daughter in 2014 it gave her a great appreciation for massage therapy as necessary self care during and especially after pregnancy. As a mother of two, she also sees the need for parents with young children to have quiet, reflective time on a massage table. When Kristin isn't with her treatment table, she's cycling with her family around the city, playing soccer, or experimenting with a new Smitten Kitchen recipe.
2018
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C-AED - Recertification
2017
- Massage Therapy During the Childbearing Year Part 6- Breast Treatment by Paula Jaspar MEd, RMT
- Pain Science for Pelvic Health: Neurodynamics and Manual Therapy by Sandra J. Hilton PT, DPT, MS
- Mental Health and the Body Symposium hosted by the RMTBC with speaker Dr. Gabor Mate
2016
- Yoga for Self Care for RMT's by Leigh Anne Milne RMT, E-RYT500
2013
- Biodynamic Myofascial Mobilization of the Extremities by Natale Rao RMT
2009-2011
- 8 Integrated Fascial Therapies Courses with Natale Rao, RMT
2008
- Visceral Manipulation Level 1 with Natale Rao RMT and Healther Inglis, RMT
- Massage Therapy in the Childbearing Year--Part 2 Labour, Birth and Post Partum with Paula Jaspar RMT
- Massage Therapy in the Childbearing Year-- Part 4: Infant Massage with Paula Jaspar RMT
- Thai Massage Level 1 & 2, Chaing Mai Thailand
2007-2008
- Craniosacral Therapist Certification Program at Langara College
2007
- Lumbosacral Myofacial Release workshop with Natale Rao RMT and Randy Persad RMT
- Birth Doula Training Certification at Douglas College
2002-2005
- Massage Therapy diploma program at Okanagan College of Massage Therapy (3000 hour program)
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C-AED - Recertification
2017
- Massage Therapy During the Childbearing Year Part 6- Breast Treatment by Paula Jaspar MEd, RMT
- Pain Science for Pelvic Health: Neurodynamics and Manual Therapy by Sandra J. Hilton PT, DPT, MS
- Mental Health and the Body Symposium hosted by the RMTBC with speaker Dr. Gabor Mate
2016
- Yoga for Self Care for RMT's by Leigh Anne Milne RMT, E-RYT500
2013
- Biodynamic Myofascial Mobilization of the Extremities by Natale Rao RMT
2009-2011
- 8 Integrated Fascial Therapies Courses with Natale Rao, RMT
2008
- Visceral Manipulation Level 1 with Natale Rao RMT and Healther Inglis, RMT
- Massage Therapy in the Childbearing Year--Part 2 Labour, Birth and Post Partum with Paula Jaspar RMT
- Massage Therapy in the Childbearing Year-- Part 4: Infant Massage with Paula Jaspar RMT
- Thai Massage Level 1 & 2, Chaing Mai Thailand
2007-2008
- Craniosacral Therapist Certification Program at Langara College
2007
- Lumbosacral Myofacial Release workshop with Natale Rao RMT and Randy Persad RMT
- Birth Doula Training Certification at Douglas College
2002-2005
- Massage Therapy diploma program at Okanagan College of Massage Therapy (3000 hour program)