Our Staff
Our Heart and Soul is Our Team of Therapists
Our Staff
Established in 2000, the modest practice of one therapist has evolved into a source of healing for thousands of patients. We have several therapists on staff that serve our clients Monday through Saturday 8am-8pm.
All therapists at Back to Basics Massage therapy, Inc. are licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board. Through years of extensive continuing education seminars, they have developed specialized skills in various services of therapeutic massage.
All therapists at Back to Basics Massage therapy, Inc. are licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board. Through years of extensive continuing education seminars, they have developed specialized skills in various services of therapeutic massage.
Our Therapists
Owner, Kimberlee Kristof, is a 2000 graduate of Northwest Academy of Massotherapy, Inc. Her honed skills and experience throughout her career have produced remarkable results and have birthed what we are in the process of trademarking as IPDT. Interactive Postural Distortion Therapy is therapy done “with you not just to you”. IPDT addresses the whole body and how your life practices have “wound you up” creating a torque on muscles and tendons, ligaments, nerves, organs and bones thus producing postural distortion and discomfort. Together we unwind you with a combination of different manual therapies, breathing and interactive releases to produce a more comfortable “balance” to your body. This therapy also involves educating you on what to do at home until your next in office session.
Her extensive training from the St. John Neuromuscular Therapy Seminar group is in the following areas: therapeutic massage for cervical injuries, postural analysis, pelvic stabilization techniques, pain relief mechanisms for the shoulder, upper torso, low back, spinal column and extremities, cervical stabilization and atlas-axis mobilization, neuromuscular components of cranial decompression and scoliosis, and pain relief techniques for TMJ dysfunction as well as neuromuscular therapies for the eyes, hands and feet.
Other specialized training includes Massage Masters for Golf Injuries and Balance Therapies, Effective Examination and Treatment Techniques for the Foot and Ankle, and the Rossiter Method of Deep Tissues Pain Relief Techniques.
The most current seminars attended were Better Bodies/Better Brains, offered through the Institute for Natural Resources, and Integrated Neuromuscular Re-Education, Muscle Energy Therapy and Positional Release Techniques. As well as the following: The Pharmacy in your Kitchen - Medical and Medicinal Foods, Dynamic Stretching - Link to Fitness, Athletic Performance, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation.
“We strive to be the best therapists providing the highest quality of therapeutic massage to honor and utilize the gifts we have been given”.
Her extensive training from the St. John Neuromuscular Therapy Seminar group is in the following areas: therapeutic massage for cervical injuries, postural analysis, pelvic stabilization techniques, pain relief mechanisms for the shoulder, upper torso, low back, spinal column and extremities, cervical stabilization and atlas-axis mobilization, neuromuscular components of cranial decompression and scoliosis, and pain relief techniques for TMJ dysfunction as well as neuromuscular therapies for the eyes, hands and feet.
Other specialized training includes Massage Masters for Golf Injuries and Balance Therapies, Effective Examination and Treatment Techniques for the Foot and Ankle, and the Rossiter Method of Deep Tissues Pain Relief Techniques.
The most current seminars attended were Better Bodies/Better Brains, offered through the Institute for Natural Resources, and Integrated Neuromuscular Re-Education, Muscle Energy Therapy and Positional Release Techniques. As well as the following: The Pharmacy in your Kitchen - Medical and Medicinal Foods, Dynamic Stretching - Link to Fitness, Athletic Performance, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation.
“We strive to be the best therapists providing the highest quality of therapeutic massage to honor and utilize the gifts we have been given”.
Leigh Beining completed her massage schooling at The Healing Arts Institute in Perrysburg, Ohio in 2004 after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Bowling Green State University in 2003. As a Senior Therapist, she has focused her training in various pain relief modalities from seminars including but not limited to Integrated Neuromuscular re-Education Muscle Energy Therapy & Positional Release, Neuromuscular Therapy for Cervical Strain & Sprain, Neuromuscular Therapy for Low Back & Hip Pain, and St. John's Neuromuscular Therapy for Cervical Injuries, Postural Analysis, & Pelvic Stabilization.
Leigh is passionate about working with moms from conception to delivery. She is certified in Pre & Peri Natal Massage and Fertility Massage through the Claire Marie Miller Seminars as well as Mercier Therapy; gynovisceral manipulation for a variety of women's health issues including c-section recovery and fertility. She also has trained as a Labor and Postpartum Doula at the Center for the Childbearing Year. She added to this training with the Spinning Babies seminar; education in easier birth with fetal positioning.
Most recently Leigh completed training in Craniosacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release through the Upledger Institute and also trained at the Academy of Wholistic Manual Medicine. Because of her diverse experience, Leigh is excited to provide her clients with an integrated style of massage therapy.
Leigh is passionate about working with moms from conception to delivery. She is certified in Pre & Peri Natal Massage and Fertility Massage through the Claire Marie Miller Seminars as well as Mercier Therapy; gynovisceral manipulation for a variety of women's health issues including c-section recovery and fertility. She also has trained as a Labor and Postpartum Doula at the Center for the Childbearing Year. She added to this training with the Spinning Babies seminar; education in easier birth with fetal positioning.
Most recently Leigh completed training in Craniosacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release through the Upledger Institute and also trained at the Academy of Wholistic Manual Medicine. Because of her diverse experience, Leigh is excited to provide her clients with an integrated style of massage therapy.
Lisa Morrissey completed her massage schooling at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio in 2008. Lisa received her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Ithaca College in 1994. Lisa specializes in Myofascial Release JFB Approach. Lisa has completed MFR I, MFR II and Fascial-Pelvis Myofascial Release. Her continuing education classes include: Pharmacology and school of Nursing Sciences, and The Integrated Neuromuscular Re-Education Muscle Energy Therapy & Positional Release Releasing the Rotator Cuff, Orthopedic Massage Techniques for Cervical Pain, Pharmacy in your kitchen: medical and medicinal foods and Myofascial Cupping. Lisa has training in Swedish, Deep Tissue, relaxation & pain relief massages as a Senior Therapist.
Susan Cole completed her massage schooling at Healing Arts Institute in Perrysburg, Ohio graduating in 1999. She received her Associates Degree in Applied Business with an Accounting Major from Owens Technical College in Toledo, Ohio in 1978 then spent nearly twenty years in the corporate world. As a Senior Therapist, Susan has continuing education in Deep Tissue Techniques, “Where it is – It Isn't”: Successfully Treating Lower Back Pain, Effective Treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Repetitive Use Injury Therapy, Massage for People Living with Cancer, Ethics, Orthopedic Massage Techniques for Cervical Pain and Effective Treatments for Sciatica. She has also provided professional massage therapy services for chiropractors and physicians in the Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio area for patients having work related injuries filed and approved through the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. In 2014 Susan completed classes in Headaches: Types, Triggers and Treatment as well as Back Pain: Breaking the Cycle. Susan specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, pain relief therapies, relaxation and chair massages.
Dawn Perry completed her massage therapy training at the Orion Institute of Perrysburg, Ohio in 2016. Since graduating, Dawn has been practicing Swedish massage in a spa setting prior to Back to Basics and is experienced in performing chair massage therapy at corporate events. She has taken continuing education courses in aromatherapy and massage therapy for osteoarthritis. She has also received specialized training in myofascial release for the upper and lower body, specific release methods for lower back pain and general soft tissue release. Dawn offers a therapeutic massage as well as Swedish massage with focus on advanced relaxation and pain relief.
Janelle Phillips completed her massage therapy education and training at Orion Institute of Perrysburg, Ohio in 2017. Since graduating she has continued her education through participating in seminars that include Lymph Massage for detoxification, Active Isolated Stretching and Strengthening, Myofascial Release and Reflexology. She has completed extensive training in Myofascial Release I, Myofascial Release II, and Myofascial Unwinding. Janelle looks forward to continuing her growth in providing therapeutic, Myofasical Release, advanced relaxation and Swedish massages.
Vicki Mangum completed her massage therapy training at Orion Institute of Perrysburg, Ohio in October 2020. Vicki has received her Oncology Certificate for Massage for People Living with Cancer, November 2020, and has training in Breast Cancer and Massage Therapy. She is excited to expand her knowledge and experience with cancer treatment through her volunteer efforts at Toledo Victory Center. She has taken continued education courses for Active Isolated Stretching and Range of Movement for Rotator Cuff Injuries. Vicki looks forward to continuing her growth in providing massages that bring relaxation and pain relief.
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Josh Waterfield completed his massage therapy training at Orion Institute of Perrysburg, Ohio in 2020. Since graduating, Josh has acquired additional training as an intern at Back to Basics. He is committed to growing as therapist as he continues to hone his massage skills with ongoing training with the Back to Basics team and continuing education seminars. He has successfully completed training in the area of Structural Dynamics: Thoracics, Abdominals, Chest, and Shoulder. Josh provides an amazing Swedish / relaxation massage which provides needed therapy for your mind, body and soul.
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Mikala Simon-Straub completed her massage therapy training at Orion Institute of Perrysburg, Ohio in June 2020. Since graduating, Mikala has worked as a deep tissue therapist with focus on isolated stretching and range of motion restoration. She has also completed continuing education in fertility massage, as well as pregnancy and postpartum massage. Mikala plans to continue her education with more training in pre and post natal massage techniques.
Ciara Martin completed her massage therapy training at the Orion Institute of Healing Arts in Perrysburg, Ohio in 2021. After completing her schooling, Ciara has acquired additional training in manual lymph drainage. Ciara is anticipating her growth as a massage therapist as she continues her education. Ciara has a passion for people and looks forward to sharing her gift through therapeutic Swedish massage.
Wellness Center Staff
John Winlock is an experienced and versatile personal trainer. Ever since John entered into the fitness realm he has learned that there is more to the body than how it looks, but how it feels and performs throughout our day to day activities. He specializes in helping people get mobile and active again in their lives by returning the body back to correct postural balance and enhancing the mobility needed to function daily. He is a certified nutrition coach, and is working on obtaining other health and wellness certificates.
Katie Farragher is a graduate of The Ohio State University. She completed her training with the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Certified Personal Trainer in 2020, with a specialized certification in Pre- and Post-Natal Training. Katie is also pursuing advanced education in Corrective Exercise. Her passion for movement started at a very young age with classical ballet training and other forms of dance. In her adult life she found strength training as a means to lose weight and live without pain, and never looked back. Katie's passion is helping people find strength in their movements so that they may go through life pain free and forever doing activities they love. She is a great addition to your Wellness Team and can work in conjunction with your Massage Therapist for amazing results. Katie offers one-on-one sessions in a safe and private environment at our Wellness Center. She is currently on maternity leave.
Mei Pierce is a certified yoga instructor focused on improving and maintaining strength, mobility, flexibility, and functional movement. Mei is able to work with you one-on-one in our Wellness Center to develop a strategy that will help you achieve positive, long-lasting effects for your health and wellness. In addition to offering an individualistic yoga approach, Mei offers group yoga classes. These classes challenge both the mind and body, focusing on strengthening and lengthening the muscles to increase range of motion. Mei’s training involves 300 hours of yoga teacher trainings involving asana, body reading, and mobility work. Today she is still exploring ways to bring people together on and off the mat, bringing you closer to yourself and bringing you closer to your community.