Knead Therapeutic Massage

08/25/2021

Just a reminder…
I’m on maternity leave 💜 Thanks for your patience during this time.

03/17/2020

I have spent the past several days reading countless publications, consulting with fellow massage therapists, and seeking counsel from leaders in my industry on what the next couple of weeks look like for my practice and for each of my clients. Strongly worded recommendations have been given. I have felt so conflicted and so deeply empathetic towards this crisis and what it has the possibility to result.

Yesterday I posted the most comprehensive plan I could reason with while keeping in session. Today, for many reasons, I have come to terms with the fact that for me that plan is not enough. I feel that to ensure I am doing my part to "flatten the curve" I have a moral and ethical obligation to postpone all sessions until further notice. I took an oath to "Do No Harm" and this is the only way I can ensure I do not further the ripple of COVID-19. The health and wellness is first priority for each of my clients and myself and it saddens me greatly that this is a matter that my hands can't assist in fixing.

For those that have sessions booked I will be in contact with you to get you rescheduled. Thank you in advance for your kindness and patience. Be well.

03/16/2020

I want to take a moment to address COVID-19 and how it may effect any upcoming scheduled sessions. As of today, 3/16/2020, I plan to continue to see clients until further notice, until I am instructed to cease services during this outbreak, and or until it is unsafe for me to do so.

However, if you or anyone in your household is feeling unwell as usual, please, stay home and send me a message. We will reschedule. Client health and safety is top priority, so if you have a compromised immune system I encourage you to take precautions, stay home and practice social distancing as suggested by the CDC. It is my goal to be available for those who wish to keep current massage appointments as long as I am well and you are well. Please use your best judgement and do what is right for you and your loved ones.

I want to reassure you that, in my massage practice I sanitize surfaces between massages (including door k***s, handles, armrests, etc.), wash and sanitize my hands before and after a massage, all linens are changed for each client, and the massage table is wiped down with disinfectant between each client.

As recommendations and protocols change not only daily but hourly I will reassess and update as needed. Please do not hesitate to send me a message if you have any questions or need to postpone a session. I am suspending scheduling of new sessions temporarily to allow for the fallout of any rescheduling of postponed sessions due to this outbreak. This suspension is only temporary.

Thank you all for you patience during this time. Be well. Be kind. Be safe.

Kelly McDevitt, LMBT 14768
Knead Therapeutic Massage
1255 11th Ave SE
Hickory, NC 26802
828-244-9455

02/15/2020

SportStretch is a floor mat, movement based, full body routine that consists of both active and passive stretching. It can be done as an individual treatment or integrated into the end of a massage.
This work can be used as a warmup prior to activity, as it can invigorate and prepare you to move, or it can be applied as recovery work, to relax after activity.
Let me know if you would like an appointment or to switch your current appointment to this technique!

02/09/2020

While last week wasn't the ideal week to be out sick a few days, I am thankful to be feeling better as I am on my way to a week full of learning and having my mind blown. The human body is wild! I’m so excited to acquire some new tricks. To my clients, y’all are incredible and deserve the best and that is what I intend to bring you!

Thank you all for your patience. I will continue to reach out this week and get those missed sessions rescheduled 💛

SportStretch USA here I come!

12/20/2019

I'll be in the office until 6p this evening and tomorrow until 1p if you need to pick up a gift certificate. Knead will close at Noon on the 21st and reopen on the 26th. Thank you all so much!! Looking forward to a New Year with each of you!

10/21/2019

After weeks and weeks of recovery and attempts to get back on the saddle I'm thankful for my health being restored and being able to return to the work I love ❤️ I'm thrilled to announce that I'm back full-time for the foreseeable future. Thank you all for your continued love, prayers, grace and support ❤️ I'm so incredibly blessed!

06/12/2019

Being self employed seems like it would make things easy for when you want to go on vacation or take a day off here and there but anyone who works for themselves knows that isn't the case. When you add a chronic illness in with that it seems like a recipe for disaster. Last week I attempted to take a short little vacation and I ended up in a hospital out of state with yet another flare of diverticulitis. It's inconvenient and it rocks my world personally and professionally.

I just want to take the time to thank all of my clients. I'm so grateful for each and every one of you. I'm very blessed to have clients that care for me just as much as I care for them.

For those that have reached out about appointments I promise I haven't forgotten you. I've been in limbo and doing all that I can to get better so I can get back to the table.

My discharge paperwork from the Doctor in Colorado literally read "follow up with surgery upon return to NC". So I have an appointment with a gifted surgeon at Baptist in two weeks to discuss my gut health and what is up next. Thank you all for your grace and patience 💛

06/06/2019

Take care 💛 I will be back in the office on Tuesday ✌🏻 Feel free to message me about appointments but understand that I will address them when I return 🙌🏻 Stay solid 👊🏻

01/15/2019