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Dr. Kirstie
Hands On Osteopathy
Many of my clients ask Dr. Kirstie what it is it she does? The umbrella philosophy is osteopathy. Dr. Kirstis is a hands on osteopath, a.k.a. 10 finger osteopath, that has been practicing since 1996 in hands-on modalities. They are a generalist with several sub-specialties listed below. Many of their clients have chronic conditions with a trauma history, thus there practice is tailored to support these clients with a wide range of symptoms. She sees clients from infancy to the end of life. Their approach is integrative, holistic with compassionate care. See following section for more details.
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Structural Integration (Rolf Method)
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Visceral Manipulation
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Somatic Therapy
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Craniosacral Therapy
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Neurovascular Release
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Trauma Informed & Trauma Trained
Blue Whale Occipital Bone in Baja, Mexico
ABOUT ME
Dr. Kirstie is a Doctor of Integrative Medicine and Osteopathy (Manual), Board Certified Structural Integrator, and Structural Yoga Therapist. I have been practicing for over 29 years in the healing arts since 1996.
Dr. Kirsite is a Manual Osteopathy and completed their Doctorate of Osteopathy in January of 2024 after ten years of studing with osteopaths. My thesis is on Trauma Informed Osteopathic Approach: The Art of Listening and is available in my blog.
EXPERIENCE
Dr. Kirsite consider herself a Somatic Medicine practitioner offering an environment to dialogue and access the Soma (Greek derivation is "body") and Rewyld ourselves through a process of integration of wholeness.
Their area of expertise is in working with individuals with birth and childhood trauma, chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, scoliosis, pre/postpartum care for moms, and Neurocomplex individuals.
Their lineage of training draws on Manual Osteopathy through their trainings and certifications in Structural Integration, Craniosacral, Visceral, Neural and Myofascial Release.
She has over 7,000 hours in continuing education/training in my field and over 30,000 hours of teaching bodywork and movement in a university setting.
Please see Healing Philosophy and Structural Integration to deepen your understanding of their practice. She does not prescribe or support the use of drugs, pharmacology or vaccines as stated in the tenants of classic osteopathy. Nature is the cure and supporting the human body, mind and spirit in integration and natural movement to heal in the wholistic systems of the body--circulatory, nervous and fascial.
They practice Integrative Medicine under the CAM Laws of New Mexico for more information go to http://www.nmcaamp.org.
She identifies as a neurocomplex mixed race--Celtic, African and Indigenous person
EDUCATION
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Doctor of Osteopathy and Osteopathic Manual Practitioner with National Academy of Health Sciences, Madrid, Spain January 4, 2024.
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Board Certified Structural Integrator (BCSI) with IASI
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International Quantum University, 2014, Doctor of Integrative Medicine
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Antioch University, 1996, Masters in Whole Systems Design
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The Evergreen State College, 1990 Bachelors in Management and the Public Interest
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License in Massage Therapy. Certification Number: 04888
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Licensed Massage Therapy Instructor. Certification Number: 0382
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Certified Yoga Therapist, Certification Number: 20592000
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Certified Experienced Yoga Teacher, Certification Number: 65053
SPECIALTIES
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Structural Integraton and Craniosacral Therapy
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Birth and Childhood Trauma
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Mama and Baby Craniosacral
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Chronic Pain
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Scoliosis
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FIbromyalgia
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Pre and Post Partum
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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
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Somatic Movement Therapy
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Neural Therapies
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Neurodivergent Cognitive Abilities aka Neurocomplex and Neuro-Affirming Care including integration of Giftedness and Autism
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Trauma Informed & Trained Practitioner
BOOKING APPOINTMENT
We are now live with Jane App for bookings you will be able to book and join the waitlist at
https://somamedicine.janeapp.com/.
We will be unavailable June 7 through July 25, 2025 as we will be on sabbatical out of the country.
The work Dr. Kirstie does require more than one session as it focuses on transformation and supporting the health in your system. First time session is 75 minutes and the fee is $200 and follow-up sessions are 60 minutes for $165.
First time clients please email Dr. Kirstie to schedule. I see clients on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (12:30 pm, 1:45 pm, 3:00 pm and 4:15 pm) as I teach at the university on other days.
Current clients may book on line at anytime at https://somamedicine.janeapp.com/.
Effective April 1, 2025 I will only see clients for 60 minutes (My colleagues in Santa Fe charge $200 for 60 minutes):
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First Session is $200 for 75 minutes.
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Regular sessions are $165 for 60 minutes (The time slots are 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm, 3:00 pm and 4:15 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays)
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I see children (0-12 yrs) on sliding scale for $50 for 30 minutes (parents must be present for treatment) available on Mondays at 12:00 pm only. To book short session contact me directly.
All fees include New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax.
Payments accepted in Cash, Check or Venmo.
24 Hour Cancellation Policy Does Apply
The Indigenous people to whom the land belongs Jicarilla Apache and Comanche, across from the land of the indigenous people to whom the land belongs Tewa Red Willow People.
My practice is geared toward environmental sensitivities and scent free.
My preferred pronouns are they/she/doctor.