We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Krista Harris a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Krista, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. We’d love to hear about a time you helped a customer really get an amazing result through their work with you.

Over my 32-year career as a massage therapist, I have witnessed many success stories, but one stands out in particular. A client came to me struggling with not only physical pain but also severe hormonal and emotional issues. I took the time to deeply listen and understand her suffering, recognizing that her mental state was significantly affecting her overall health. She was on the verge of giving up on herself, dealing with debilitating lower back pain, and experiencing what she believed was depression, although it seemed more like a severe hormonal imbalance. She exhibited all the classic signs, including feeling as though she was dying, hypersensitivity of the skin, and poor eating habits that exacerbated her inflammation and pain.

With compassion and empathy, I began her treatment by gently touching her body and softly speaking to her, helping her understand that her choices were contributing to her state of illness and unhappiness. I guided her in releasing these negative beliefs and allowing positive energy to flow in, while helping her expel unwanted pain, sickness, and sadness. Gradually, I assisted her in seeking medical help for her hormonal issues, and as our sessions progressed, I was able to perform deeper tissue massage, significantly alleviating her physical pain. Additionally, through lymphatic massage, we helped her flush out toxins from her body.

Her improvement has been remarkable, and she has shared with me that I have helped save her life. This experience underscores the profound impact that holistic and intuitive massage therapy can have on a person’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Krista, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

From an early age, I had a strong intuition and faced back issues, leading me to see a massage therapist at 14. Her treatments went beyond the physical; it felt as though she was massaging my soul. This profound experience ignited my curiosity and recognition of my own healing gift, inspiring me to help others.

Years later, after completing massage school, I was still naive about business and my skills, and I struggled to take my craft seriously. Life events, including the birth of my 11-pound son, exacerbated my back problems, ultimately leading to a spinal fracture. Unbeknownst to me, I was already in the early stages of spondylolisthesis, likely stemming from my years as a dancer.

A failed marriage and its accompanying mental and physical toll sidelined my skills further. After remarrying and having two more children, I experienced a significant spinal slip. Enduring chronic pain for 16 years, I eventually underwent spinal fusion surgery. My surgeon remarked that my spondylolisthesis was one of the worst he had seen in his 30-year career.

Determined to regain my life, I embarked on a journey of holistic healing. I managed pain through deep breathing, cold plunges, and decompression therapy, without relying on prescription pain medication. This journey taught me the power of mindset, and my commitment to healing led to a swift recovery.

Today, my life is transformed physically, mentally, and spiritually. These experiences have elevated my intuitive massage therapy practice. I intimately understand physical and emotional pain and possess deep knowledge of its causes and remedies. My intuitive healing abilities allow me to connect with clients’ struggles before starting a session, enhancing my practice.

I advocate for individuals with spondylolisthesis and other physical ailments, while offering holistic guidance. On social media, I share advice on mindset, positivity, grounding, deep breathing, exercise, health, and fitness.

My mission is to help people heal and feel their best through my intuitive massage therapy and holistic approach to well-being.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

I believe that facing tough challenges in life makes us stronger and better prepared for future difficulties. My own healing journey with chronic pain from spondylolisthesis, culminating in spinal fusion surgery, transformed me into a new person. My resilience to endure the pain and maintain a determined mindset has been key to my recovery. This resilience not only enabled me to heal quickly but also empowers me to help others on similar journeys, through my business.

Where do you think you get most of your clients from?

My best source is always word of mouth. I am very particular in who I take on as new clients and I appreciate the referrals from my current clients. All are welcome to message me via social media with any questions.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @azkrista
• Facebook: @kristaporterharris
• Youtube: @azchillpill
• Other: TikTok @azkrista