Welcome to Rasayana [Rah-sah-yana] - where I teach empowering strategies for natural pain relief, body mobility, injury recovery and radiant longevity. I use an integrative approach with the ancient systems of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Massage, with my orthopedics & competitive sports background. 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.
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.
Services
I embarked on a series of rehabilitative work with Kris for a specific focus related to a sports injury and post-operative pain from a hip replacement. I'm very favorably impressed with both her skill and her level of knowledge and direct experience in the anatomy of my injury and the challenges of my recovery.
A one-time, 90-minute personal diet & lifestyle consultation via web video conferencing (Zoom) to find out where you're starting from and how best to begin your personal self-healing journey. We'll thoroughly review your goals and health history, then come up with a specific seasonal plan for your unique needs.
Kris shares her passion for achieving peak performance and addressing common health concerns like: weight and pain management, chronic fatigue, hormone imbalance, autoimmune disease, gut health, depression and anxiety. A 4-day Master Class for professional bodyworkers and muscular therapists interested supporting the world's growing fascination with Ayurvedic massage.
Rasayana's online community and year-long natural pain relief and at-home mobility program for those who are curious and committed to personal development and holistic healing. By combining modern rehab techniques and ancient Indian medicine, this annual coaching pass for women offers intimate access to Kris' personal practices in slowing down the aging process, repairing tissue, and enhancing mental focus & immune function.
Take any module individually - in any sequence. Proper assessment and treatment construction are at the heart of these trainings - along with cultural sensitivity, specific soft-tissue techniques, and palpation exercises. Tuition includes CEU's, certificate of completion, pdf handouts and access to demo videos.
Reviews (7)
Hema Gopalan
Mar 10, 2019
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Kris is a fabulous healer. I have been getting massages and other treatments from her for several years now and I would highly recommend this to anyone that is interested in self care and more importantly restoration. She has online courses now which will enrich your lives. She has been consistently learning and growing her own knowledge base which she applies her unique wisdom to. She is truly a healing power. She is incredibly generous with her healing energy and we are all very blessed for her to be located in Somerville.
Rosa Santos
Feb 26, 2019
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Heather Goldman
Aug 13, 2017
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Kris is an incredible person and truly authentic healer. She is very welcoming and creates a safe space. I had a Shirodhara treatment yesterday to alleviate some stress. I have not experienced such a profound treatment in a long time. My anxiety and stress have been alleviated. I actually slept for 12 restorative hours last night. I am truly grateful to Kris and am looking forward to returning soon!
Heather G.
Aug 13, 2017
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I had a truly incredible experience with Kris at Rasayana yesterday. I came to her for the Shirodhara treatment after a long period of transitions in my life and really wanting to alleviate some of residual stress and anxiety. Before we started the treatment, Kris took the time to sit down with me to talk about what brought me there and offered some wonderful suggestions about things I could do in my life to bring balance. She explained the treatment and helped me to understand what I should expect. She offered her full presence and created a safe and welcoming space for me. The treatment
Anastasia S.
Oct 28, 2016
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I cannot believe how lucky I am to have Rasayana so close. I have been visiting Kris for about a year now and have had several treatments - therapeutic massage, abhyanga, shirodhara, svedana - as well as Ayurvedic consultation. I can honestly say that Kris is incredibly skilled in all of these things. On top of that, she is a genuinely warm and caring person. Her positive energy makes her work all the more beneficial. If you have any kind of pain or discomfort, go see Kris. If you don't have pain but you just want to feel better, go see Kris. She is worth every penny.
Nicole C.
Jul 18, 2016
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Just got back from getting a therapeutic massage. Kris' massage technique was best I've ever felt. She applies just the right strength as I felt my muscles just roll out under her smooth, firm technique. I had a deep pain from lower back to back of my legs and several very tight knots in my back. The knots are completely gone and the pain deep in my back is quite diminished and I suspect might go away in the next few hours. I plan to go back soon. During the massage she answered all my questions, patiently describing her Ayurvedic practice, about which I am curious. I like that she offers
Eva Leung
May 17, 2015
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