Her Kneads

02/14/2026

I wanted to share a personal update with my massage clients and community 💛

Friday, February 27th will be my last regular day offering massage appointments.

Real estate has grown much busier than I anticipated, and after a lot of thought, I’ve decided to step into a full-time role with the Maitland Group. While massage has been one of the greatest honors of my life, trying to sustain both long term just isn’t possible — and this next step feels right for my family and my career.

Gift certificates will absolutely be honored.
If you have a gift card purchased through me or online, you’ll have until July 24, 2026 to use it, as I will no longer be offering massage services after that time.

Beginning March 1st, online scheduling will no longer be available. To use a gift certificate, please call or text me directly at 763-221-0933 and I’ll help you get scheduled before the July deadline.

I’m incredibly grateful for the trust, support, and relationships built over the years. It has meant more to me than I can put into words.

I’ll still be around and serving our community through real estate, and I’d love to stay connected here. Thank you for being part of this chapter with me 💛

Send a message to learn more

10/14/2025

🔥 Experience the Power of Fire Cupping! 🔥

Fire cupping is an ancient technique that uses heated cups to release deep muscle tension, boost circulation, and support natural detoxification. This one-of-a-kind therapy is perfect for:

Easing chronic muscle pain and tightness

Reducing inflammation and speeding recovery

Relieving stress and restoring energy

Prefer something gentler? Silicone cupping is also available!

✨ Book a 30-minute cupping-only session with Ecko for just $45 and give your body the deep release it deserves! ✨

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09/12/2025

Many of you have asked if stepping into real estate means the end of massage. The answer is absolutely not!

I’m so grateful to have two careers I love, both of which allow me to serve others in meaningful ways. However, to keep the care I provide consistent and high-quality, I limit myself to about 15 hours per week in my massage practice.

Because my practice has been consistently full, I felt it was the perfect time to welcome another therapist to the team — ensuring we can continue to provide excellent care and availability for our clients.

I’m excited to share that Ecko Brizinski has joined the practice! Ecko brings a warm, professional approach and specializes in:

-Deep tissue therapy
-Bamboo fusion
-Bamboo visage techniques
-Cupping with both glass and plastic cups

She’s also training to add buccal (facial) massage, expanding the unique services we’re able to offer.

Together, we’re committed to making Her Kneads a place where women feel cared for, supported, and restored.

To schedule with Ecko please use this link below:
https://herkneads.com/book-now

03/13/2025

Did you know regular massage has been linked to benefits for women as they enter into menopause and also once they're postmenopausal? You can Google the many additional health benefits but here is one study.

Just another reason why I love what I do and why I focus on the unique needs of women in my practice.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3059875/

01/06/2025

!!!CONGRATS TO KRISTY NIEKEN!!!

WINNER HAS BEEN FOUND - Win a FREE 60 minute massage from Her Kneads. Learn more: https://herkneads.com/services

10/04/2024

One of my favorite quotes on health:
"If you don't make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness."
- Joyce Sunada
I know schedules get crazy and it's easy to think that the idea of "self-care" can sound a little selfish or even silly. However if you google statistics on stress and anxiety in the U.S. it's clear that stress is affecting a lot of us in many negative ways. (link to article: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/stress-statistics/ )

One of the most studied benefits of massage is it's ability to reduce stress and anxiety. Check out the article below for more information from PsychologyToday.com on how regular massage can reduce stress and anxiety. (link to article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/integrative-mental-health-care/201810/massage-therapy-anxiety-and-stress)

09/27/2024

Happy Friday! If it's been a rough week and you have some knots that need to kneaded, get on my schedule for next week. Still some time slots open!

09/24/2024

As a special thank you to our local teachers and school employees, I am offering $20 off all services (for teachers and school staff). Thank you for all that you do for our community, you are appreciated!

To make an appointment; call or text 320-247-1051 or schedule online at HerKneads.com

09/11/2024

Ever wonder about some of the claims the alternative/preventative health industry makes?
As a massage therapist I think there are tons of benefits to all types of alternative/preventative care but I also believe it's important to remove the fiction and share the facts.

This is one myth that is so common that even AI believes it and comes up when you Google it (probably because it's stated as fact so often). While I wish a one hour massage really was equal to a night's sleep, it's just not true. The process of sleep for our bodies is so important and complex that not even an incredible massage can match it.

However according to the Mayo Clinic, massage has been shown to improve the quality of your sleep. (link below) So if you are looking for a way to increase your chances at a good night's sleep, massage can help.

If you are looking for more info on the importance of sleep I encourage you to read, Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, PhD

In an Interview with NPR, Matthew Walker stated, " Once you drop below seven hours, we can start to measure objective impairments in your brain and your body. The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life. Short sleep predicts all-cause mortality".

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/benefits-of-massage-therapy

08/29/2024

Need an hour for yourself? I have 3 openings left this week inlcuding one on Saturday morning. Call or text 320-247-1051 or go to my website to book.

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08/06/2024

Proud to announce a dream coming true! For more information or to book a massage starting 8/14/24 you can click on the Book Now button or go to https://herkneads.com/