Katie Ryder

Massage Therapist

The Healing Sanctuary

Katie RyderPA Licensed Massage Therapist #MSG015928Katie is a licensed massage therapist with a heartfelt passion for helping others through the healing arts. A graduate of The Wellness Institute of Chester County, she specializes in relaxation massage and pregnancy massage, and incorporates techniques like myofascial release, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage and isolated stretching into her practice. Katie also does deep tissue work and does incredibly light work as well as a certified Holistic Manual Lymph Drainage Practitioner. She has a particular love of supporting mothers through pregnancy massage.Before pursuing massage therapy, Katie spent years supporting individuals in need, including working in home health care and assisting children with intellectual disabilities. This invaluable experience, particularly in special education, shaped her approach to healing with empathy and a heart for service.Katie often begins her sessions with myofascial work, getting “connected” through your connective tissue. She believes that stress, trauma and prior physical and emotional injuries can be carried with us in our tissues even years after we think we have put it behind us. To get to any deeper muscular issues, Katie addresses the body’s protective mode first; then, when the body is ready, Katie incorporates various massage techniques and tools such as Gua Sha or cupping to facilitate your body in letting go of what ails it.Katie’s passion for helping others is reflected in her compassionate and thoughtful approach to massage therapy. She believes in understanding each client’s unique needs and guiding them toward greater peace and healing.