Bio

Kjersti is a heart-centered human whose curiosity and passion for understanding how life works and the body heals, led her to pursue a ten year career in Physical Therapy, as a PTA (graduated magna-cum-laude 2010), and to earn certifications in Yoga, Bowen Therapy, Shamanism, AromaTouch, Reiki Master, and Manual Lymph Drainage.

In 2021 Kjersti graduated Massage Therapy School and continued to build on her skills in movement therapy, energy medicine and healing touch modalities. Specializing in neurofascial, neuromuscular, lymphatic, and osteopathic styles of massage and bodywork to help patients find relief from chronic pain, tension, and inflammation. She crafts each session to meet people where they are at, without judgement, providing insightful coaching, healing touch to recalibrate the soft tissue matrix, and supporting individuals focused on their own healing and growth journeys!

After working more than 12 years in Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, Surgical Rehabilitation teams, Home Health Care, Chiropractic offices and Spas, Kjersti opened True North Wellness Mi in the Greater Lansing Region, June 2023.

In three years TNW has slowly grown and found a space to house this next stage of giving back. 2026 and 2027 bring community classes and circles, to the service menu! All classes will be focused on community learning, somatic awareness, nervous system regulation and are beginner friendly! Come as you are vibes!

Kjersti is also excited to announce she will be offering continued education courses on Lymphatic Drainage, NeuroLymphatic Bodywork and Yoga for Massage Therapists!

When Kjersti isn't working, she likes growing fresh vegetable/herb gardens at home, kayaking the beautiful rivers of Michigan and spotting eagles and other wildlife, travelling, trying new cooking recipes, walking/hiking in nature with friends, spending the day at the Great Lakes beaches and spending time with family and friends in nature. Together Kjersti and her husband and best friend, Steve are raising a blended family of four plus their dog Appa, and two cats Waffles and Jack.