The Studio
Somaflow Health and Massage studio location is open Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 10am - 7pm and Tuesday and Wednesdays from 2pm - 7pm.
The office location is conveniently situated near the Hawthorne Bridge, on the second floor of the Lula Health Center. Whether you are looking for a moment to relax, relief from chronic pain or stress SomaFlow Health and Massage will support your wellness goals.
The Practitioner
“It is through my own pain and healing that I have become more dedicated to sharing the capacity to heal with others''.
Kristi is from the small fishing village of Seldovia, Alaska. She honors her indigenous culture through her healing work. Every day feels like a blessing to share space with the community and the traditional practice of touch to mitigate our physical and emotional wounds. After sessions Kristi enjoys offering creative solutions for pain relief and self care practices to clients to continue to empower them through their own healing journey.
When Kristi is not working she enjoys kayaking, camping in remote locations, cooking, and studying wellness. She hopes to travel to Thailand and China to study traditional medicine in the near future in order to fully integrate these teachings into her practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We accept: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, Premera Blue Cross, Providence, Regence BCBS of Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
Please email insurance information prior to your first appointment including full name, DOB, insurance carrier and member ID.
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You many cancel your appointment without charge up to 24 hours preceding your appointment. Same day cancellations or no shows will be charged 50% of scheduled service price.
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You'll be asked to fill out a health history form to let me know about any current concerns and goals. You will then have the privacy to make yourself comfortable. After your session you may be offered a treatment plan for ongoing massage depending on your goals and needs.
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It's not unusual to feel some soreness after a massage. This is due to the release of lactic acid in your muscles, but doesn't last long. You may also notice some discomfort during your massage depending on where we are working and technique. You can always ask your therapist for less pressure.
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No! For some massage modalities you may be asked to take your clothes off only if you are comfortable. If you only want to undress to your underware thats fine. The therapist will leave the room while you undress and will provide sheets and blankets to cover you during the massage. Some styles of bodywork are preformed in comfortable clothing or sportsware such as Thai massage.
Arleen R.
“I have been receiving massages from Kristi, initially to help rehab from a fractured kneekap, for the past two years. At each visit, Kristi takes the time to listen to my progress and how my body is feeling. Based on that information, she creates a massage plan for that session and executes it perfectly. I highly recommend Kristi's services!”
Grayson S.
“Kristi is skilled in a wide variety of techniques, and she is a very attentive listener with her ears and her hands. I see her for stress and chronic autoimmune disease management, and we've done deep tissue massage, compression, traction, stretching, cupping, you name it. SomaFlow bills insurance, it's in a quiet and central location, and it's a woman and Indigenous owned small business.”
Arriane N.