Founder, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Certified Lymphedema Therapist

My practice focuses on holistic bodywork in consideration of its interconnected systems. Only when in balance (homeostasis) can our body reach its full potential.

My training includes corrective exercise, breathwork coaching, instrument-assisted therapies, tui na, cupping, and orthopedic, sports, and lymphatic styles of massage, as well as Spinal Reflex Therapy, fascia-releasing techniques, dynamic stress, organ and vagus nerve manipulation, traditional Chinese medicine philosophy, acupuncture, and complete decongestive therapy.

I’ve helped clients with many conditions by viewing the signals as requests for help.

Owner, Certified Wellness Coach, Foot Therapist

My coaching and foot therapy sessions focus on the mind and body connection to align lifestyle with your core beliefs and values. When you acknowledge and honor yourself, you can live a life where you feel peace and joy.

I specialize in partnering with those who have underlying anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, eating disorder, attention deficit disorder, or trauma. To me, these are words in which we can begin to build understanding and unravel a way forward, but it does not define a person.

My coaching experience includes career, communication, emotional well-being, personal identity, physical fitness, relationships, spirituality, and work-life balance.

My foot therapy experience includes stress and anxiety relief. Many patients also come in to support pain relief from strenuous physical activities, such as marathons and triathlons.

Receptionist

Originally from Ecuador, I moved to the DMV area six years ago and immediately began working in customer service and office management. With ample experience serving clients in the medical industry as well as fluency in both English and Spanish, I excel at developing a rapport with patients. It is my goal to impart a personal touch to each and every patient’s office visit as I address their scheduling and billing needs. I look forward to joining the I Knead It team and, together, getting patients the relief they deserve.

When I’m not assisting patients, I enjoy hiking or hitting the gym but – ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­on a rainy day – you might find me digging into good book.

Acupuncture Intern, Receptionist, Foot Therapist

Since he was 16 years old, William Chappell’s goal has been to surround himself with holistic, natural medicine. He is an aspiring acupuncturist who is studying at the Virginia University of Integrated Medicine and plans on obtaining his L.A.c. by the end of 2025.

When he’s not studying or working, he spends most of his time rock climbing, hiking (for the purpose of finding rocks to climb), and mountain biking.

He is excited to meet everyone and support them however possible.

Licensed Massage Therapist & Certified Personal Trainer

I am Michael Spencer Balensiefer; a husband, father, and Masters-aged athlete dedicated to enhancing the remarkable 'platform' that is our body. In today's world, holistic health is often overlooked. True health encompasses not just the body's physical systems, but the mental, spiritual, and emotional, too. (And taking omega fatty acids won't hurt!)

My journey into the world of bodywork is deeply personal; I've faced and conquered disabilities, which has ignited a sincere passion towards helping others heal. To master one's craft, one must commit to daily learning and growth--and I am unwavering in my dedication to expanding my knowledge to assist you.

I invite you to embark on a journey with us to enhance your well-being and unlock your full potential!

Licensed Massage Therapist

Because I am an engineer/scientist by training, with a focus in material and reliability sciences, I have the mindset to detect your failure mode and complete an effects analysis to diagnose what ails your body.

I understand the plight of not only the office worker who sits at a desk or stands in the lab all day, but I also understand the individual who is active and loves resistance training.

Whether your condition requires a relaxing touch, deep relief, or a scraping of the myofascial cobwebs, I will connect the biomechanic logic and explain why things hurt as we work on alleviating your pain for lasting reprieve.