Strategic withdrawal for progress.
Our Mission
At Retreat Forward, our mission is to empower individuals on their journey to holistic health and wellness. We believe in the transformative power of self-care and community support.
Meet Kristen
Hi, I’m Kristen, the lead therapist at Retreat Forward. My path into healing work has been shaped by a deep curiosity about the human experience—how we move, feel, connect, and find our way back home to deeper sense of wholeness.
With a background in Education and a creative career as a professional photographer, I’ve always been drawn to the stories people carry. Over the years, that pull has guided me into more embodied forms of support. I’m a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), certified Yoga Instructor, dedicated somatic practitioner (SE), Craniosacral practitioner and trained and certified in meditation.
At the heart of my work is a passion for helping people reconnect with a felt sense of being in their body. Whether it's easing stress, navigating emotional patterns, or cultivating deeper, healthier relationships, I believe healing happens when we can gently come back to ourselves—body, mind, and spirit.
Through Retreat Forward, I offer a grounded, compassionate space for exploration and transformation. I’m honored to walk alongside others as they shift forward—one breath, one step, one moment at a time.