Kristen was a competitive athlete playing volleyball among some of the best teams in the country. At 17 years of age her club team was ranked second in the nation in their age bracket. Kristen’s high school team were also winners of CIF and State Championships multiple times in their division. However, throughout her nine-year athletic career Kristen was plagued with sprained ankles, rotator cuff issues, torn cartilage and meniscus in the knee. Being no stranger to pain, muscle weakness, or joint instability she searched out alternative means such as Chiropractic care and Acupuncture. These forms of therapy helped to prolong her athletic career but eventually the physical limitations made it too difficult to continue.Kristen's desire to help people continue to do the activities they love led her to pursue Acupuncture school at the prominent Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. While attending the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) Kristen was introduced through a friend to Muscle Activation Technique. Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) is an intensive internship that requires competency in the areas of biomechanics, kinesiology, physiology, and an in-depth knowledge of the muscular system.
Kristen witnessed how MAT could help people of all ages and activity levels live a happier, more functional lifestyle. Kristen decided to focus full-time on MAT. Kristen received her certification in Muscle Activation Technique in 2009 and is excited to be one of the few specialists in Southern California.
Kristen is a San Diego native and has also received her B.A. in Communications Studies from the University of San Diego in 2005. Kristen believes it is continued education and is currently pursuing multiple other certifications to add to her knowledge of the body and healing. Kristen enjoys being with her family, friends and dogs Zoey and Hunter in her spare time.
