In Stride Bodywork

Before I saw Jennifer for my Total Transformation Program (KMI 12-​Series) I was experiencing a lot of hip pain. I’m a runner and am very active, so this was not okay. I really wanted more freedom and range of motion in my hips, less pain and overall better posture .
As we went through each session, I started feeling less and less restricted in my body, and generally just felt better! Even my balance in yoga was better! I really started paying more attention to my body; even my breath. I became more in tune and started feeling more space in my body.
By the end of my Program I didn’t have nearly as much tension in my hips, and I was able to run a ½ marathon. I felt so good at the end of my marathon, that I felt like I could go and do another one right away! I never realized what an impact fascia has on the body, and really enjoyed learning more it, as well as self-​care exercises I could do at home to help myself. I feel more open; no longer in a tight ball. The whole 12-​session process was not just a whole body change, but also a mental change, which I didn’t expect, but also really enjoyed. I feel really comfortable in my own skin now.

I found Jennifer on a amazon local deal and looked up her website and her technique looked interesting. I enjoyed the treatment, it is not massage, but structural. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about her treatments. I found relief from some pain I was having and a new awareness about how I was standing, walking in a way that was creating tension. Will definitely see her again.

«I feel like really tall JELLO.» Those words pretty much sum up my experience at In Stride Bodywork! I went in not even really knowing where I was holding/​trapped/​tense. Left feeling so much space in my body! So much more comfortable in my own skin. The work Jennifer does is not a quick fix or a little pill – it is a LASTING change for your body. She opened doors I thought were locked & created new ways for me to view and use my body. For that, I am forever grateful. Thank you Jennifer!

I had been struggling with a reoccurring on-​again-​off-​again hip pain for over a year. I was referred to Jennifer by a specialists. I learned about how repeated movement patterns from years ago created the reoccurring pain today. Jennifer was able to do a full body series that helped to reduce tightness in connective tissues and allowed my body to find a correct balance again. Thank you Jennifer!

I found Jennifer after having foot surgery and having difficulty with the non weight bearing recovery and all that that meant for long term recovery. I had no idea how much muscle, balance and strength would be lost during non weight bearing for 6 weeks.
I had been to PT, a chiropractor as well as another non traditional chiropractor with limited relief. Then I found Jennifer. Not only was she able to help me walk with ease, but she adjusted my body and gave me more range of motion and ease of movement than I had enjoyed prior to surgery. I can’t explain to you how KMI works, but I can tell you it has improved my life and quality of life.
The two biggest changes for me were:
1) The ability to breathe! I know that sounds very weird, but I was a shallow breather unable to take in full breaths. I could not breathe into my belly or back but would instead raise my shoulders to make room for a deep breath. Jennifer did her magic and I was AMAZED when I could breathe deeply and expand my full rib cage (including belly and back).
2) Ease of movement. Even walking was difficult for me as my body was unbalanced and it just felt like effort to even walk. As Jennifer released my stuck fascia and enabled my body to move freely, I was amazed at how effortless it was to walk and move. The first time I went to touch my toes I couldn’t believe how easy it was to bend forward and felt no resistance at all until my fingers hit my toes.
I highly recommend the full 12 session of work! Your body will love you for it! This is NOT traditional massage and the whole point of it is not relaxation and lavender scent, it is adjusting your body back to it’s normal position and enabling it to function in the manner it was meant to.
Thank you Jennifer for helping me live easier in this body!