Kathryn Kager

A long and circuitous path led me to the Massage and Bodywork Therapy profession.  After more than a decade in public school systems, working as both a teacher and an administrator, I spent many years at home raising three children.  I have lived in Carrboro since 1998, and know and love this community well.

Through many years of long distance running, regular, exceptional body work helped me run safely and comfortably, recover quickly and completely from occasional injuries, and heal after two foot surgeries. This is what ultimately led me to study massage and bodywork.  I am fascinated by the human body and the study of anatomy and am committed to helping clients find ease in their bodies.

Shortly after my eldest child started college, I went back to school.  I attended the esteemed Body Therapy Institute, in Silk Hope, NC.  During that time, I was granted an externship at the North Carolina Cancer Hospital.  This led to my first job as a therapist, working closely with patients in the infusion clinic, the bone marrow transplant unit, home visits when patients were recovering from surgery and/or treatment, and on some occasions offering treatment to patients in hospice settings at the end of life. This work was incredibly humbling, deeply rewarding on many levels and continues to inform and inspire my work.

In addition to the oncology work, I was practicing in a space in Carrboro, shared with three other therapists.  As my practice grew, scheduling in a shared space became difficult and I knew it was time to branch out.  In early 2018, that's what I did.   After living in Carrboro for more than twenty years, I was thrilled to be starting a business in this community I call home.

Since opening the practice, I have worked with hundreds of clients - ages 10 up to 86! - and have learned and grown as a therapist. I work closely with, and get many referrals from, local orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, personal trainers, chiropractors and therapists.  Throughout thousands of sessions, I have supported clients undergoing cancer treatment, joint replacement (knees, shoulders, hips and ankles!), overuse injuries, training for US Olympic teams, various other athletic performance and recovery issues, TMJ dysfunction, pain management, stress reduction, trauma work and lymphatic drainage.  I've worked with actors, dancers and a famous musician who comes to see me when long tours and time on the road are tough on the body.

I have the great fortune of having access to extremely knowledgeable and talented teachers, and I feel grateful that I am able to continue to expand my depth and breadth of skills by continuing to learn and practice under their guidance and leadership. The investment in time and energy serves all of us well.  While I love to learn and definitely enjoy the continuing education, ultimately, I do this for my clients… so that I can serve in efficient and effective ways, making our sessions together productive, relaxing and beneficial.

I look forward to working with you.

ONLINE SCHEDULING IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.  Please contact Kate by text 919.593.1792 or email (kks.lmbt@gmail.com) to schedule an appointment.

Please see the Overview of Practice and Practice Policies for details about cancellations and rescheduling.

SERVICES AND RATES

Each manual therapy session is customized based on the client's needs on that particular day.

I draw from various modalities to create your session. Rates are based on the length of your session, regardless of the technique employed. Each visit will include time for a thorough assessment of your current needs and goals, and a treatment plan will be devised with your input.

RATES:

60 minutes   $120

75 minutes   $150

90 minutes   $180

OVERVIEW OF PRACTICE

I believe intentional, therapeutic touch can be an important component to health care, and I strive to support client goals for health and wellness. Based on client goals, observation and assessment, together we will form a treatment plan that we both believe will best suit your needs. I recognize client conditions and goals may change over time, and encourage clear communication to ensure client needs are understood and addressed in an ongoing fashion.

Education is a large component of my mission. I will strive to explain what the treatment goals are, and offer clients “homework” (stretches as well as other practices) if the client desires, in order to enhance the hands-on work we do in session.

It is not in the scope of a massage therapy practice to diagnose illness or disease, nor to prescribe supplements or any other medication.

PRACTICE POLICIES

Cancellation Policy
I understand that unanticipated events happen occasionally in everyone’s life. In my desire to be effective and fair to all clients, the following policies are honored:

48 hour advance notice is required when canceling an appointment. This allows the opportunity for someone else to schedule an appointment. If you are unable to give 48 hours advance notice you will be charged the full amount of your appointment. This amount must be paid prior to your next scheduled appointment.

No-shows
Anyone who either forgets or consciously chooses to forgo their appointment for whatever reason will be considered a “no-show.” They will be charged for their “missed” appointment.

Late Arrivals
If you arrive late, your session may be shortened in order to accommodate others whose appointments follow yours. Depending upon how late you arrive, we will determine if there is enough time remaining to start a treatment. Regardless of the length of the treatment actually given, you will be responsible for the cost of the “full” session. Out of respect and consideration to your therapist and other customers, please plan accordingly and be on time.

In the extremely unlikely event that I must cancel an appointment with less than 48 hours notice, I will contact you to reschedule the session at the earliest possible date and will offer a 10% discount on the rescheduled session.

ABOUT THE PRACTITIONER:

Kate graduated from The Body Therapy Institute in Silk Hope, North Carolina - one of only two accredited massage schools in the state of North Carolina at the time.

Having been a teacher for many years, and later a school administrator, Kate incorporates her skills as an instructor into each session. Her goal is for you understand how your habits and postures affect your body, mind and spirit.  She believes manual therapy can create a shift toward balance and can be an important part of everyone's health and wellness practices.  The work she does is intended to support the process of moving toward feeling good in your body.  This lifelong process can be derailed by stress, injury, trauma, sports, surgery, work, etc. Kate is interested in the education, growth, healing, and transformation of clients, and helps them find ease and comfort in a body that moves freely and functions optimally.

When she is not in the treatment room, Kate can often be found at a yoga class or cooking, romping through the woods with her dog, knitting, reading, hanging out with family and friends, or traveling!