Kelli Akimoto-Lohr

Hello! I am a Missouri licensed massage therapist with over 23 years of professional experience. During my decades long career, I have gained some invaluable insights into the synergy between mind and body. We all store stress and trauma on a cellular level; this accrues indefinitely, whether we are conscious of it or not, and can affect every part of our well-being. Do you find yourself clenching your jaw, raising your shoulders, or holding your breath involuntarily? That is a sympathetic nervous system response to stress that our conscious mind overrides to allow us to get through the day. Massage encourages a release of low vibrational energy and stress trapped within our muscles. Whether you view a massage as a special treat, or a necessary part of your wellness routine, we all need an oasis to disconnect from the outside world in order to reset our system and start anew.

My career has spanned numerous roles, broadening my experience in the trade, including: massage therapist at day spas and boutique spas, massage school instructor and supervisor, insurance claims massage therapist in tandem with chiropractic care, owner of my own mobile massage business for 17 years, and now, owner of ANEW DAY MASSAGE THERAPY. I am well versed in multi-disciplinary massage techniques and can easily adapt to my client’s needs, whether it’s a soothing relaxation massage or a sports therapy/deep tissue approach to unravel muscle memory and improve ROM. I enjoy addressing musculoskeletal and myofascial dysfunction, and strive to identify and inform my clients of daily habits that may contribute to their chronic pain, to treat them at the source.

As a massage therapy provider, I always aim to use the most effective techniques to help accomplish my client’s goals. I often combine multiple techniques from my ‘tool box’ in order to spot treat areas that could benefit greatly from their use; these can include modalities that are typically considered ‘add-ons’, such as: cupping, gua sha, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. For example, not every client will need a full body cupping session, but they could benefit from its use on a particular area that is very congested. At my own discretion, and with my client’s permission, I will use my tools accordingly to best meet their goals. I also use various massage modalities interchangeably as needed, such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Myofascial work, etc. Each session includes the option of aromatherapy for limbic system integration and magnesium crème to help relax extremely tight muscles. All of this will be discussed in the consultation, and as our client/patient relationship grows, I will become more attuned to you. As a result, my service menu is quite uncomplicated as each session is tailored to your specific needs.

I always strive to give the best quality therapeutic massage I possibly can using my years of experience in the trade, yet I also desire massage and wellness to be accessible to all as part of their self-care routine, and strive to reflect that in my competitive pricing. I look forward to learning what your particular goals are and assisting you in developing a healthier synergy between your mind, body and spirit. I encourage you to invest in yourself: hit the reset button and come see me at ANEW DAY MASSAGE THERAPY!