ABOUT ME

I graduated from the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in 2016 and went on to establish a structural integration practice in Colorado. I was originally drawn to this work through my interest in the connection between the body and our emotional experiences, and that curiosity continues to inform my approach today.

My work is guided by the belief that the body responds best when it’s met with patience, sensitivity, and respect. Rather than forcing change, I use slow, sustained pressure and listen through my hands for the body's response, allowing time for areas of tension to soften and release before going deeper.

Every body is different, and I approach each session with curiosity and intuition, adapting to what I feel and what the body is ready for. When an area is particularly restricted, I find that easing the pressure, letting the body know it’s safe, and allowing space for change can be more effective than pushing through resistance.

I believe structural integration is about more than addressing physical tension. It's an opportunity to develop a deeper relationship with your body, explore longstanding patterns, and discover greater ease and freedom in how you move and feel.

My intention is to create a space where your body is met with care rather than force, and where change can unfold at its own pace.

I look forward to working with you.

  • "Kristen has been working with me for the past decade. She is exceptionally intuitive and aware of my body while she is working on me! She creates a safe environment as I personally tend to have both physical and emotional release during our sessions. My body feels more aligned after our sessions and physical tension/pain is always dramatically reduced."

    Heidi Stephen

  • "As a high-performance professional who worked in the mission critical field of public safety, I’ve prided myself on honoring my body as a temple. Because my life literally depended on my ability to perform at my absolute best, I do not compromise in my training, and most importantly recovery processes. To that end, I’ve had lots of body work throughout my life to help with the wear and tear that a career in public safety demands. I know what good looks like. This is why I’m taking the time to endorse the structural integration experiences I’ve had with a true professional, Kristen Stephen. Kristen introduced me to my first structural integration experience, and this is now something I integrate into my self-care routine on a regular basis. Kristen is the real deal when it comes to the art of structural integration, and what is most amazing is her ability to gently unwind decades of putting my body through Hell in my service to community. I don’t often endorse people, they must earn it and my bar is ridiculously high. That said, Kristen Stephen has earned my highest personal recommendation."

    Rodger Ruge

    Public Safety Professional

    Human Performance & Resilience Strategist

    HeartMath® Certified Resilience Advantage Trainer

    Author: Honor The Temple

  • "Kristen came to my home to provide therapeutic relief for low back issues. My case was complicated by certain structural issues including scoliosis. Kristen not only was a focused professional in her manipulative work but also reached out to her online community for wider input on how to support my needs. Thankful for this enthusiastic genuine and determined professional in my life!"

    Carrie Evans

WHAT TO EXPECT

I don’t use lotion in my work, and I ask that you don’t wear any thick lotions or oils to our sessions. I use very slow, sustained pressure to release areas of tension, and oily residue makes it hard to anchor in to those areas.

Our sessions will be performed mainly on a massage table, but because at times I work on clients while seated on a bench, I ask that you be partially clothed during our sessions.

Wear something that you’d be comfortable with me seeing you in.

WOMEN: Typically women wear either underwear, running shorts or yoga pants and a bra with simple straps (to make it easy to work around).

MEN: Men wear underwear or workout shorts to their sessions.

No jeans or thick materials that would be hard to work through.

PRICING

$120 for 60 Minutes

$180 for 90 Minutes