Kristara Waldron

Kristara Waldron grew up in the rolling hills of rural New York State. She has been in love with the natural world, the healing arts, movement and dance since she was a child. In 2007 her love of adventure, learning, and healing led her to Kilauea, HI where she completed the 700 hour Massage Therapy Program at the Pacific Center of Awareness and Bodywork. At PCAB she learned a unique combination of Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Neuromuscular, LomiLomi, Prenatal, Structural Bodywork and Swedish Relaxation Massage.

After relocating to Northern California Kristara felt called to deepen her relationship with the plant world and to embark on another aspect of the healers path. In 2013 she took part in the 400 hour Energetic Clinical Herbalism training at Blue Otter School of Herbal Medicine, in beautiful Siskiyou County, California. There she began what is sure to be a life long journey with medicinal plants, tinctures, flower essences, and other herbal remedies.

As her healing journey continued Kristara was inspired to delve into another angle of emotional/spiritual healing - EFT Tapping Technique. In 2016 & 2017 she enrolled in two courses totaling over 400 hours of training in this amazing neuro reprogramming therapeutic technique.

Kristara has studied various aspects of energy work for most of her adult life, and has been focusing more intently on energetic healing through her training with Shaman Jean Dominguez in New Mexico. She now offers a variety energetic healing sessions to her clients.

Kristara has had the pleasure of calling Durango home since 2016. The natural beauty of Southwest Colorado is unlike anything she had previously experienced. In her free time she enjoys hiking the many local paths, marveling at the plants, animals & incredible wildflowers, swimming in the frigid streams and dancing to the latest up & coming band headed through town. She is filled with gratitude to call this place home and to be able to facilitate lasting healing and growth for her many local and visiting clients. 

 
 
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”
— Lau Tzu

 

 

Kristara’s massage sessions are intuitive, relaxing & focused.  As mentioned above, she brings a unique blend of Trigger point, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Myofascial, Neuromuscular, Lomi Lomi, Prenatal, Structural Bodywork and Swedish relaxation massage.  

Her clients are often amazed at how she seems to magically find all of their “trouble zones” & use the proper techniques to release all of their tight muscles.  Kristara’s style of bodywork allows the Nervous System & the fascia (connective tissue that encases all muscles)  to unwind, allowing the body to truly relax.

 

Kristara offers 60, 75, 90 and 120 minute sessions.

Daytime & Evening availability.

Contact Kristara today for rates & scheduling!  

Mobile appointments may be available with an additional travel fee. Minimum two clients or two hours of bodywork for mobile visits.

 

“Kristara’s intuitive healing touch is absolutely magical! As a Massage Therapist myself I have very high expectations for the massages/bodywork that I recieve, and she continues to surpass those expectations everytime! Her knowledge of the human body and her passion for healing others clearly shows through her work!”
— Michelle H, Durango, CO
“Kristara is an amazing massage therapist. She is extremely intuitive and able to connect to the subtle energetic layers of the body while providing deeper work. Her presence is both grounded, connected and personable. Immediately upon entering her office space I feel welcomed and calm. It is a beautiful thing to find a therapist that provides consistency and adaptability to meet changing needs as my physical and emotional body fluctuates day-to-day. I would highly recommend her work to others.”
— Lesley Ann H, Durango, CO
“Kristara gave me a wonderful massage at 7 months pregnant. She was knowledgeable in prenatal massages and made sure I was comfortable throughout. The atmosphere was clean and calming. I enjoyed the soft music, scents, oils and lotions she selected. Kristara let me lead the conversation when I felt like talking; I appreciated this as some massage therapists can talk your ear off which I don’t find relaxing. I highly recommend her and look forward to booking my next massage with her!”
— Sheri H, Greensboro, NC
“Kristara is INCREDIBLE. Massage is a true intuitive gift for her. She is extremely intentional and meets you where you’re at. She creates a safe, relaxing, therapeutic space that allows me to receive true healing every time I see her. If you’re in the Durango area looking for body work, give yourself the gift of seeing Kristara. I cannot recommend her enough.”
— Becca R, Catonsville, MD
“Full disclosure, getting a body work is a very special and rare treat for me. Kristara does deep tissue massage that realigns my neck and back and taps into my spiritual well being. I leave feeling like a new person. She has a true gift!!! Her business has a relaxing vibe and is very clean. I can’t imagine going anywhere else. Thank you so much.”
— Carrie K, Sedona, AZ
“Kristara is a professional and a very caring, kind therapist. She always takes time to communicate clearly to understand your needs and create a plan for your therapy. Very detail oriented, invites immediate feedback, which shows the desire to continually improve.”
— Marla T, Durango, CO
 
 

EFT Tapping is an amazing self-healing tool that combines Accupressure, Neuro-reprogramming, Psychology, Breath work and Hypnosis to create long lasting changes in body, mind and spirit. This technique often works where other therapies have not.  

In EFT we use gentle percussive tapping on meridian points that have been used in Chinese Medicine for over 5,000 years, while talking about the issue at hand and acknowledging any thoughts/feelings associated with it. With this technique we give the clients uncomfortable emotions and sensations an outlet and a voice while also giving these feelings love & acceptance (or the possibility of being loved and accepted).  

Rather than forcing the issue, this technique is about letting things be as they are and truly accepting them (instead of pushing them away/suppressing/numbing out) so that you can move forward in a real way. What we resist persists after all! 

Tapping and talking about the issue at hand allows for the removal of energy blockages throughout the physical, emotional and spiritual body. This technique can help clear physical pain, phobias, anxiety, depression, cravings, compulsions, PTSD and many other emotional and physical challenges.  

Once a client has learned the basics of EFT you will have the ability to apply these simple yet profound techniques to your daily life, any time, anywhere.

Contact Kristara today to learn about this incredible healing technique!

 

 

Chakra Clearing

 

Chakra clearing is the process of clearing the seven main chakras (energy centers) within a persons body.  The client chooses an issue or theme that they would like cleared from all their energy centers and Kristara works with a pendulum to find & clear the energy blockages to assist in letting go of old patterns, traumas, emotions, whatever no longer serves you.  These sessions take up to an hour per ‘theme’.

Energetic Unwinding

Energetic Unwinding is the practice of literally unwinding someone else's energy from your physical body, luminous energy field (aura) and chakras.  We have all been greatly influenced by other people in our lives, for better & for worse.  Unwinding allows us to separate other peoples energy out of your various energy fields in order to reclaim your life force, let go of past hurts, traumas, habits & beliefs picked up from that person.  Unwinding is not harmful in any way.  It can be very soothing and healing to the person receiving the treatment and often beneficially transforms your relationship with the person you have ‘unwound’.  These sessions usually run two hours or more.

 

 
 

The plant world is vast and incredibly diverse.  Kristara has always felt a deep connection to the natural world and the plants are a huge part of that world.  She loves the process of wandering through the forest, consciously harvesting medicinal herbs, singing songs, giving thanks and transforming these plants into tinctures and other remedies.

Kristara’s tinctures are herbal extracts made by steeping flowers, leaves and/or roots in high quality alcohol for weeks at a time to extract the medicinal qualities in a way that is then easily consumable, transportable and keeps a strong potency for years to come. 

While tinctures are most commonly used for ailments of the physical body & mind, Flower Essences work more closely with the energetic body.  Gazing upon a flower seems to awaken something within the psyche- the bright bold colors, shapes, intricacies, fragrances- all these things remind us that we are alive and the world is a magical place, ripe with wonder.  Flower essences are glimpses and reminders, energetic nudges from these plant friends and just like us, each one has their own personality.  

All of Kristara’s herbal offerings are made with the highest quality organic plant material, intention, prayers, presence and love.  As her knowledge of plant medicine & local herbs increases so will her wildcrafted offerings.  

Kristara is also passionate about crafting specialized herbal and essence formulas to assist her clients health and well being on a physical, emotional and spiritual level.  

Contact Kristara today for all your herbal needs! 

 
“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
— Joshua J. Marine
 
 

Kristara WaldroN

thistleandfrog@gmail.com 

716.338.2858

1911a main ave.suite 204

durango, co

Park in the north lot adjacent to gas station & walk TOWARDS Main Ave. & around corner of building into door marked 1911A