Kristina N. Murray - Owner & Head Therapist
Kristina's dream is the mission statement of her practice: to change the world one person at a time through holistic healing and health.
A Wiccan Priestess and Krav Maga black belt, Kristina was born and raised just outside of Buffalo, NY, and graduated from Clarence High School in 2006. It was during her high school years that she developed an interest in massage therapy but instead decided to explore more conventional channels upon high school graduation. She attended the University of Buffalo for three years of undergrad before taking a year off to reflect on where she wanted to go in life, and in the fall of 2010 she transferred to Buffalo State College, where she studied for and attained a B.S. in Fashion and Textile Technology with a concentration in Apparel Design, graduating magna cum laude in the spring of 2013.
An energy worker for the past 15+ years, Kristina is practiced in various healing methods including receiving her second level attunement in Usui Reiki. She has experience with energy healing techniques using both hands-on and hands-off methods, as well as in-person and distance healing. The love of massage never left her, however, and in 2015 she decided to finally pursue massage as a career at the New York Institute of Massage. It was there that she learned many different massage techniques and modalities to aid her in her path as an Agent of Healing. She graduated in July of 2017 and attained her license shortly thereafter. Her private practice, Ouroboros Therapeutic Arts, naturally grew out of her passion for helping others, and in June of 2019 she took the big plunge, leaving her part-time job at a chiropractor's office where she performed medical massage on her patients and became her own boss full-time. It is her hope that she can help as many people as possible on their own journeys to true health using a combination of massage therapy, energy healing, the John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach®, and empowerment through education.
When she isn't working, Kristina enjoys many exciting - and sometimes dangerous - hobbies including training for her second degree black belt in Krav Maga, fire spinning, acrobatic arts, rock climbing, and hiking. She has three beautiful and friendly furry children: Monty, Nox and Shay.
A Wiccan Priestess and Krav Maga black belt, Kristina was born and raised just outside of Buffalo, NY, and graduated from Clarence High School in 2006. It was during her high school years that she developed an interest in massage therapy but instead decided to explore more conventional channels upon high school graduation. She attended the University of Buffalo for three years of undergrad before taking a year off to reflect on where she wanted to go in life, and in the fall of 2010 she transferred to Buffalo State College, where she studied for and attained a B.S. in Fashion and Textile Technology with a concentration in Apparel Design, graduating magna cum laude in the spring of 2013.
An energy worker for the past 15+ years, Kristina is practiced in various healing methods including receiving her second level attunement in Usui Reiki. She has experience with energy healing techniques using both hands-on and hands-off methods, as well as in-person and distance healing. The love of massage never left her, however, and in 2015 she decided to finally pursue massage as a career at the New York Institute of Massage. It was there that she learned many different massage techniques and modalities to aid her in her path as an Agent of Healing. She graduated in July of 2017 and attained her license shortly thereafter. Her private practice, Ouroboros Therapeutic Arts, naturally grew out of her passion for helping others, and in June of 2019 she took the big plunge, leaving her part-time job at a chiropractor's office where she performed medical massage on her patients and became her own boss full-time. It is her hope that she can help as many people as possible on their own journeys to true health using a combination of massage therapy, energy healing, the John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach®, and empowerment through education.
When she isn't working, Kristina enjoys many exciting - and sometimes dangerous - hobbies including training for her second degree black belt in Krav Maga, fire spinning, acrobatic arts, rock climbing, and hiking. She has three beautiful and friendly furry children: Monty, Nox and Shay.
Education and Credentials
COLLEGES, SCHOOLS, LICENSES, & PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- B.S. in Fashion and Textile Technologies, Concentration in Apparel Design, Buffalo State College
- Certificate of Graduation in Massage Therapy, New York Institute of Massage
- Licensed and Registered Massage Therapist, New York State
- Professional Level Member in Good Standing, American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
- Supporting Member and Listed Professional, NCSF's KAP Directory.
- Member of WINC Buffalo, Massage Therapy Seat
- Premium Member of G.R.O.W. Buffalo Business
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JOHN F. BARNES' MYOFASCIAL RELEASE CERTIFICATIONS
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ROCKTAPE/IASTM CERTIFICATIONS
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MEDICAL MASSAGE CERTIFICATIONS
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NUTRITION CERTIFICATION
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