At Balsam Bodywork, our mission is to provide functional and therapeutic bodywork that alleviates pain, releases tension, and addresses the root causes of musculoskeletal imbalances.
Meet Kim!
Kim is the owner of Balsam Bodywork and a licensed massage and bodywork therapist in North Carolina (#22381). Her journey in the healing arts began in the athletic training room at Warren Wilson College, where she assisted the Athletic Trainer in treating sports injuries.
With a background in science education, Kim spent years inspiring a love of emergent and alternative learning in western North Carolina. Her path gradually shifted from education to the healing arts after completing her yoga teacher training in 2021 at Asheville Yoga Center and massage therapy training in 2024 at the Western Carolina School of Massage.
Kim takes a functional, inquiry-based approach to bodywork, fostering a collaborative experience where therapist and client work together to uncover root causes, make meaningful progress, and restore the mind-body connection.
She is excited to share that she is in the process of applying to Doctor of Physical Therapy programs in western North Carolina, with the goal of expanding her scope of practice and deepening her ability to serve her clients.
Location
Balsam Bodywork is located at the Western Carolina School of Massage which is located at 707 Haywood Rd #001, Asheville, NC 28806.
FAQs
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What are your hours?
I am currently a student and my schedule shifts with the coursework I am in. For the most part, I am available Tuesdays, Thursdays, Friday, and Sundays. If you are looking for a time outside of the listed times, please reach out. I can often make accommodations.
What massage techniques are used?
An integrative blend of trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and Swedish relocation.
Where are you located?
The office is located in the Western Carolina School of Massage at 707 Haywood Rd #001, Asheville, NC 28806.
What accommodations do you offer?
We try to keep all of our clients in mind by keeping the space fragrance free, using hypoallergenic laundry detergent, and unscented massage oil.
The massage therapist can wear a K-N95 at the clients request.
There are stairs to enter and exit the building but if a client needs a stair free entrance, accommodations can be made.
What is an all-inclusive pricing model?
An all-inclusive pricing model is tip inclusive and includes add-on services for no extra fee. This helps the client no longer worry if they are tipping enough and feel nickle-and-dimed for every add-on. This also allows the massage practitioner to tailor the massage session to your preferences and individualized goals.
What is a sliding scale pricing model?
A sliding-scale pricing model is offered by Balsam Body work to help make massage therapy more financially accessible to individuals who would benefit from it. There are a set number of sliding scale appointments per month. To apply, click here.
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