Vital Balance

I came to Kaylie with persistent pain in my right hip and low back. At times this pain would shoot down into my knee and ankle, making my love for running and dance quite painful and discouraging at times. Degenerative hip disease runs in my family, and at age 29, I sought out Posture Alignment Therapy as preventative medicine-​and it has been just that! Throughout the initial assessment, Kaylie took great care to both ask me about any traumas to my body, as well as fully analyze my posture with photos and hands-​on assessments. After discerning where misalignments in my posture existed and how this was showing up as pain in my body, she created custom menus of exercises that specifically catered to my body. Within the first two weeks of sessions I felt a dramatic decrease in pain, and by the 4 session I was able to run for 20 min on a treadmill without feeling any pain in my body both during and after my runs! Not only has the pain subsided, but I’ve learned an immense amount about my body, including what I need to ask my body to do in order to learn new, aligned muscle and posture patterns. And now i have 8 exercise menus to reference an reuse for months or even years to come as i move forward in my healing and as my body shifts with age.
In addition to all the positive results, in such a relatively short period of time, I’d also recommend Kaylie because of her warm and approachable nature. She always made me feel safe and comfortable in the space, and that any question was welcomed about the process and what she was teaching me. As many of us know, when we tap into the body we inherently tap into emotions and memories stored in the body, and Kaylie did a wonderful job of checking-​in with me and creating space for whatever I was feeling to be present in the room.
I’d highly recommend doing posture alignment therapy with Kaylie, not only because the exercises are fun, empowering, and produce results, but because it will save you so much pain (and who knows, maybe even surgery or medications) in the long run.

Kaylie is phenomenal and very knowledgeable — one of the very best massages I have ever experienced. It was the perfect blend of remedial and soothing pressure.

I’ve had reoccurring low back pain between periods of pain free, athletic mobility for the last 21 years.
Each time my back «goes out» it can be very painful and debilitating. I’ve experimented with various therapies:
chiropractic
massage
electro stimulation
acupuncture
NSAID’s
active release Tx
None of them have been as effective as the treatments I’ve received from Vital Balance.
My back pain responded to Kaylie’s posture therapy immediately during the first session. She let me try it first before I committed to it, rather than a massage. Kaylie followed my progress with internet communication after our initial in person assessment. Each week, depending on how your body is progressing, Kaylie will prescribe new simple exercises that activate muscles that will help relieve pressure on your nervous system and spinal column. You’ll know whether or not it’s right for you at the first session.
Each selection of exercises that I have received can be done at home with minimal equipment (chairs, walls, door frames, strap). Each selection has built upon the previous treatments. During each one I’ve felt a few spinal crepiti (cracking) as well as pelvis and sacral crepitus. I’ve also noticed the discomfort which began in the lumbar region, move down. First to the hips then to the knee, becoming less intense with each session.
Kaylie understands the way our bodies are supposed to work and performs a thorough assessment of what your particular issue is.

Kaylie is a kind and compassionate massage therapist. She has a gentle and caring touch that is soothing as well as effective at releasing muscle tension. I had never had Ashiatsu before, and I was surprised by how gentle it is. Kaylie explained that she always has one foot on the table so that she can apply just the right amount of pressure with the other foot. Kaylie found areas of tension that I hadn’t even mentioned. She also showed me a few stretches for my hips and sent me links of videos of the stretches after the session. Very thoughtful!

I just got my first massage from Kaylie, and it was fabulous! I have gotten a lot of bodywork throughout my life, so I am picky. She was knowledgable, attentive and the massage was great! I loved the Thai massage especially, I could literally feel my spine grow longer! Don’t miss out, we all need a good bodyworker!

What a wonderful experience getting a massage from Kaylie! As others have said, she is warm, welcoming and very skilled at giving excellent massages. She applied just the right amount of pressure and listened to the special needs of my body. I had never had Ashiatsu massage before and I LOVE it! I will definitely be back for more massages from Kaylie.

Kaylie is an incredibly talented massage therapist. On my first visit I was in great need of stress relief. My body & mind were both in a fragile state and she was able to offer me a very supportive, gentle relaxation massage that brought my stress level down and calmed my frayed nerves. It was exactly what I needed!
On my second visit, I was in much better condition on all levels and I was excited to try her Ashiatsu massage! I have always shied away from super deep massages because they felt too painful or bruised me with elbow work. Kaylie’s Ashiatsu was far and away the deepest massage I’ve ever had and I was completely comfortable the whole time! I felt relaxed and rejuvenated in a very deep and profound way. I had been sore from working out and she smoothed out every knot and kink in my body!
No matter who you are or what you are needing in the moment, Kaylie is at a skill level with her craft to deliver a completely customized treatment for you, every time! Skip the cookie cutter «massage» that you can find anywhere and book an appointment with Kaylie for a fabulous experience!

Amazing massage! Kaylie has a truly skilled touch; gentle and soothing, yet strong and effective. As an acupuncturist and a person with chronic neck pain, I know the importance of a skilled massage by a knowledgable practitioner. Kaylie smoothed out the tension and relieved the pain in my neck. After the massage, I left about 3 inches taller and feeling great! I just booked my first session of her posture alignment therapy and can’t wait to get started.

I have been a certified and practicing massage therapist in the east bay for over 6 years. It is rare that I find a Therapist with such skill and patience with the body. While the overall experience of the session was excellent, I have to single out a few exceptional pieces that really will have me coming back for more treatment. Firstly, she is truly attentive, from taking account of my previous injuries to making sure that I was comfortable with the pressure. I felt safe and in good hands (or feet). Until seeing Kaylie I had never experienced Ashiatsu, but now I am a convert. It has a wonderful balance of deep broad pressure, and sustained specificity. I know the skill it takes to create that sensation by hand, I can only imagine the talent required to do it with the feet. Lastly, she is knowledgeable and cares about her clients, which is not as common as it should be. It makes me happy to have a high caliber Bodyworker like Kaylie in the neighborhood. I will be booking with her again soon.

I recently received a message from Kaylie, she is extremely professional and attentive and a great massage therapist. I left relaxed and balanced and the effects continued on for the whole week. I will definitely be going back…

Full disclosure, I am friends with Kaylie — but I am also a very picky massage customer. Kaylie is fabulous, she has various certifications and is truly passionate about helping her clients learn to take care of their bodies. Not to mention, she has a great touch and is receptive to requests & feedback before/​during/​after the massage. Can’t say enough about her — call her already!

I rarely treat myself to a massage but this past Friday it was cold, rainy, and for once I had free time in my schedule — I’m so glad I did, my massage by Kaylie was exactly what I was looking for.
She is a great therapist — attentive, professional, and her techniques are therapeutic and relaxing. I came just for a relaxation massage but Kaylie also soothed my sore shoulder muscles that I have from hours of swim practice. I’m excited to come back in the future for an Ashiatsu style massage!
Kaylie practices out of a cute and cozy study on Peidmont Ave. Come a little early to find parking or there is a lot on the corner 41^st Street and Piedmont.

It’s not every day you find a therapist that not only listens to you but has the skills to address the matter. She’s not just pushing and digging around aimlessly. This woman is on a mission and she can get to the heart of the matter quickly. In other words, she knows what she’s doing. I like that she uses a variety of techniques in her sessions. No two are ever exactly alike. I’ve had her ashiatsu barefoot work and it’s extraordinary. I couldn’t even tell when she went hands to feet! She also does instrument assisted soft tissue treatment. Man, I’m not going to lie… it’s not the most comfortable experience but she was able to break up some stuff that I didn’t even know I’d been living with! High quality therapist that listens, cares and is always on top of her game. Well worth it. If I hadn’t moved to Atlanta I’d be there every week!

Kaylie is a master of her trade. She’s fixed me on numerous occasions. She has an amazing touch and is able to really get into troubled areas that most therapists can’t.
I leave every session feeling balanced and for lack of better words… fixed.
Her deep tissue will make you laugh at any spa therapist you go to after her. Seriously, she’s petite but I’m sure she could make a grown man cry. Don’t be scared though, she always checks in and stays within your comfort level I’m just saying the woman’s elbows and feet should be insured by Sotheby’s or something.

Prior to seeing Kaylie, I had never liked massage and never seen the reason to get one. Then I started doing Crossfit with my best friend, and was so sore. It was also taking me a long time to recover. Then my best friend recommended Kaylie. I was a bit skeptical that massage could loosen my muscles and help them heal, or improve my performance. After my first massage, I could feel the difference. I recovered faster, aches and pains were gone, and I saw progress in how much I could lift. Kaylie has become essential in helping me improve not only my athletic performance, but also my well being. She has given me customized stretches to help prevent injury (which have worked) and always checks in and makes sure i am feeling better after a massage. She is also a wonderful person-​calm, attentive, funny, and extremely caring. She literally will change how your body feels and help you heal, even aches and pains that you have had forever.

To anyone who is looking for the best and most therapeutic massage it is Kaylie by far. I have been using massage therapy for several years. To help ease back and knee pain from sports injuries and such. I have lived in Connecticut most of my life and have had the good fortune to find many gifted and talented therapists. Well alas and to my great surprise when moving to the DC area I was overly fortunate to find Kaylie. She not only gets the idea of deep tissue massage she understands the function of whole body and whole living… other assets that make her one of the best massage therapists I have encountered. I was so sad to hear that she is moving. It will be very difficult to even try to find someone as good as she is. I came to DC in pain and with her gifted touch I have regained the mobility that I am grateful for.
Kaylie is the best. I hope that you will have the opportunity to be one of her clients.

Kaylie is absolutely FANTASTIC! I began seeing her for a prenatal massage… and subsequently became a regular for deep tissue treatment after baby. She is not only a very pleasant person who instantly puts you at ease, but also listens well to your preferences in order to customize the massage and make it the best experience possible. She has gotten out countless, stubborn knots, and put my body back in better shape… until the next session.
Unfortunately, I am moving out of the area, and my last massage felt like I was breaking up with someone. Masseuses are hard to find. Kaylie is a gem. Highly, highly recommend her!