"I had my first appointment with Kate a couple of months ago (and have since returned for a second). It was relaxed and unhurried. She took her time getting to know me and the specific needs I hoped to have addressed. She has a wonderful energy that came through in both conversation and in the body work itself. I found her touch to be a perfect amalgam of soothing/nurturing and make-you-wince-a-little dig-in-deep firm pressure. To me, the sign of a really good massage is when I get a little sad when I can tell the end of the session is near, and that was very much the case with Kate. Can't recommend her enough." -Nick H.
"Gifted. Therapeutic. Accurate. Professional.
Kate is highly trained, amazingly intuitive and wicked smart.
She has this six-sense to locate the issue, educate you for self care and treat your body.
If you’re going to use your body, you’ll need Kate’s contact on hand." -Lisa T.
"Four months after ankle replacement surgery, I was still unable to walk and feeling completely deflated. Finding no relief with Physical Therapy or the surgeon, I turned to Kate. I noticed substantial improvement after my fist appointment. Four appointments later, I am walking better than I have in years. Kate blended an understanding of physiology with patience and tenacity to show me a path to recovery." - Chadd M.
"Kate Smith is one of those Carrboro secrets you are tempted not to share! Kate is an intuitive and empathic provider whose myofascial massage work is helping to heal my chronic rotator cuff and knee issues. Kate has been able to increase my range of motion and mobility - something a lifetime of providers has not been able to do. I am so grateful for her work." -Beth V.
“Kate has a soothing, nurturing presence. Her touch is healing, with just right amount of pressure to untangle knots while feeling relaxing. As an athlete, I appreciate her knowledge of biomechanics and attention to correcting imbalances.” -Torey W.
"I was suffering from serious lower back pain and went to the chiropractor for treatment. His treatment helped and provided some relief, but the muscle spasms continued and made it difficult to do any task....even sitting at my desk was painful. Kate saved the day! She was able to assess my problem and target the muscles that were causing the pain. The spasms subsided and I was amazed how much my pain was reduced. Wow, thanks Kate! " -Paul H.
"I so often have said that Kate is magical and truly she is. I have had body work by many different practitioners over the years and no one compares. Kate has an understanding of anatomy that many providers lack and also helps her clients develop postural and stretching skills to maintain the relief that she provides. She is very attuned to her clients - communicating exceptionally well about individual needs and tailoring sessions accordingly. I have often remarked that I feel several inches taller at the end of a session. Her skills are unmatched. I personally like more structural work from my massage sessions, but she can also provide a wonderful, relaxing session just as well. Highly recommended." -Kristen O.
"The session was fabulous. I really appreciate the time you took to let me explain my pain. You asked great questions that I feel helped me give you more detailed information. I learned so much about anatomy, and your treatment was targeted, specific and effective. You are easy to work with and made me feel very assured. Thank you so much for seeing me." -Rob H.