Returning Balance Therapies 

Christa started her journey in the restorative arts began by wanting to understand and improve her own health challenges through therapeutic massage. She moved to the beautiful mountain valley of Glenwood Springs in 2001 from Arizona. Christa is the owner of Returning Balance Therapies, LLC. Christa also has experience assisting many physicians in several alternative fields of medicine. She believes the client and therapist work best as a team, and that her responsibility is to provide her clients and students with the best techniques and tools for an optimal lifestyle. She takes great pride in her professional accreditations and has grown through the years with these certified programs: AAS Degree in 2000 with over 1500 hours of massage training at Rainstar University in Scottsdale, Arizona -Certified I-ACT Member -Certification in Colon Hydrotherapy at C.S. International School of Colon Hydrotherapy in Florida -The BARS- Access Consciousness -SMRT Massage- Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique -Certified Instructor in Vinni Yoga through Glenwood Springs Yoga

Meredith is a certified and licensed massage therapist. She has been practicing massage therapy since 2005. Meredith integrates a combination of modalities including Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, SMRT- Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique, and she utilizes components of the Anat Baniel Method. Many of her clients come to see her after surgery, as she specializes in shoulder and rotator cuff rehabilitation. Other modalities used by Meredith include Sports Massage, Reflexology, Prenatal, Acupressure (Shiatsu/Jin Shin Do), Hydrotherapy, Aromatherapy, and Reiki. Meredith holds certificates in Nuerac Redord- Neuromuscular Re-education, Joint Capsule Release, Releasing Rotator Cuff, SMRT- Shoulder Specific, Reiki 1, & Reiki 2. Meredith listens to the needs of her clients and adjusts their treatments accordingly. She believes that the body wants to heal and that sometimes it just needs some extra attention and care. Whether you are looking for a nice relaxing massage or need some specific work done, Meredith can assist you on your path to self-care.

Kami Miranda has been a professional massage therapist since 2000 and has trained in various modalities throughout the years. She started her career in craniosacral and prenatal massage while simultaneously working as a birth doula. Her practice has evolved into assisting clients to gracefully handle and manage their life transitions and transformations. This process integrates body work, mindset work, physical activity and nutrition to challenge the client to push through their own barriers and long-established glass ceilings. Kami holds certifications in: CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release from the Upledger Institute Reiki level 1 & 2 Healing Touch Level 1 & 2 from Healing Beyond Borders Thai on the Table from the Vedic Conservatory Watsu Level 1 & 2 from the Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association Birth Doula from DONA International Childbirth Educator from CAPPA Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and Virtual Coach with NASM Kami is currently training in: NeuroTraining Functional Range Conditioning Women’s Coaching Specialist

Sharae is a licensed certified massage therapist proficient in a variety of manual therapies. She specializes in neuromuscular therapy, including Visceral Manipulation, CranioSacral Therapy , deep tissue bodywork And chemo certified & lymphatic drainage. Her diverse and comprehensive training informs focused treatments that dismantle tension patterns and increase physical efficiency. Her experience with traumatic injury, inflammation, and internal diseases enables her to maximize functionality encouraging patients to be active in their recovery. As a Certified Herbalist, Sharae also uses foods, herbs and supplements to optimize health and recovery and physical and mental balance.

Originally from England, I traded the South Florida beach life for mountain life here in the Roaring Fork Valley. I studied massage at Broward College in 2014 whilst also acquiring a sports medicine internship. I realized very quickly that massage is a very unique way of helping people recover from accidents or injuries, and I have been passionate about my practice ever since. Right now I am getting to know my new surroundings and exploring this beautiful valley. I look forward to helping you achieve your recovery and relaxation goals. See you on the table!