Christie Szpyrka, LMT

Christie blends concepts from eastern and western bodywork

Christie is a 2011 graduate from the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy, located in Albany, NY. Having received a diversified training, she considers herself to be a “muscle nerd.” Along with her extensive knowledge of the human anatomy, Christie blends concepts from east and west in order to create a comprehensive and unique experience for each client. Using principles from Shi

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12/13/2023

Last night we came together under the energy of the New Moon to set intentions for the next six months and get clear on what it will take to get there.

It was a powerful evening with powerful people coming together to support each other in this process.

I will be offering this every New and Full Moon.

The next Full Moon is December 26. The Full Moon in Cancer highlights the balance between family and career. Where is one outweighing the other? Where are our emotions getting in the way of taking care of business, and where is business preventing us from following our hearts?

Bringing awareness to this cycle and releasing any blocks around the intentions we created during the New Moon in Sagittarius that will help us to focus on our vision for the next six months.

Follow the link below to register and take the next step in making life what you want it to be.

12/12/2023

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12/09/2023

The Way of The Moon -

Join me for an intimate group reading for the New Moon in Sagittarius.

Every month, the moon cycles through its phases, starting at the new moon, shrouded in darkness, making its way into the brightness of the full moon where it releases the energies of the sun that have been harnessed as it journeys around Mother Earth.

The ancients understood these cycles and their significance and learned how to work with them. Planting seeds would happen on the new moon, when the moon was dark, and harvesting would always happen around the full moon, when the energy of the sun was fully reflected off of the surface of the moon, releasing its power, reflected in the releasing of the earth's gifts.

Waxing and waning, planting and harvesting. These cycles were inherent to our survival, and they still are - even though we have lost touch with them.

The Way of The Moon is an invitation to come back into coherence with the energy of the moon in a deep and meaningful way. While we may not need to be an alignment with these cycles for the sake of planting in the way of the farmer, we can still work with these cycles and energy in a modern context for our day-to-day life.

The New Moon in Sagittarius is an opportunity to reflect on the previous year as we prepare for the New Year right around the corner. What worked and what didn't? What intentions can we create that will allow us to manifest a year of bounty in 2024?

The next day Mercury turns retrograde until New Year's day, and the Full Moon in Capricorn is the day after Christmas.

Harness the energy of the New Moon to support yourself during the retrograde energy so when the Full Moon comes, we can release any stagnant energy that will slow us down in the New Year to come.

Are you ready to begin this journey to become more aligned and tune in to the energies of sun, earth, and moon?

Check out the link below to register. There are two time options to choose from, once you register you get to choose which one works best for you.

11/11/2023

Note to self

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11/11/2023

I have a mission. To bring together spiritual healers and leaders to step into their purpose and share their message to facilitate a ripple effect of healing.
If this calls to you check out the video in the comments below.

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06/05/2023

Hello My Beautiful Souls!
Do you struggle to make time for self-care?
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, achy and constantly on the verge of tears?
Do you feel like you’re constantly on the move with no real time to become still, quiet and reflective, so you can come back to center?
I am here for you!
In this busy and chaotic world, we often don’t take the time to be still, quiet ourselves, and become aligned with the present moment. Life moves too quickly and we are left feeling like we are always a day late and a dollar short, or we feel like a “hot mess” because we can’t keep up with the frantic pace of technology, current events or domestic duties.
We carry around feelings of guilt and shame for daring to dream of a life that is more than needing, wanting and doing all the things.
When really what we truly want is to be able to live in the moment. To not be running around as though our lives depend upon it.
Because truly, our lives depend on being able to find stillness - to take a full breath and be fully immersed in the moment and find joy and feel complete with what is.
It’s time to take a step, take a seat, and be still.
If this resonates with you, I would love to chat! Send me a DM or drop a comment below 🙂
In this half day Mini Retreat we create stillness for the mind to slow down, we create space for the body to heal from within.
We start the Retreat with breathwork and intention setting so you can quiet the mind and fully tune into the self. Once you are centered and grounded, we look at your birth chart and using either Oracle Cards or the Tarot, we tune into the key energies at play in your life, to help you make sense of your world.
After clearing the mind, and tuning into Spirit, we end with massage and energy work to clear your energies on the physical level, so that your whole self is fully harmonized.
This Mini Retreat is intended to give you the space you so desperately need to become in tune with yourself on a soul level, so that when you leave, you feel renewed and more clear on how to meet life’s challenges with grace and ease.
Send me a DM or drop a comment below to learn more about my Mini Retreats ❤

05/12/2023

I took the stand all the time.

I would tirelessly pitch my case to friends, family, and even complete strangers. I’d explain every detail of why I couldn’t do something, why I needed something, or why I was doing something.

And endless word salad would flow out of my mouth.

It’s not surprising because I grew up around highly reactive adults. Saying, or thinking, feeling, or wanting certain things could easy upset, offend, put them into a spiral, or end up in the withdrawal of love (the silent treatment.)

I was still that small child, and it showed.

In my over explaining I thought I was being understanding, considerate, and nice. But really I was just anxious, seeking approval, and making other people literally need to comfort me.

Today I practice reminding myself I’m an adult who is safe. I don’t need to pitch my case for why I’m doing anything. I can gracefully explain and spare the other person from catering to my internal anxiety.

It takes practice and lots of awareness but it will make you feel so much much confident and clear

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03/01/2023

BODYWORK WITH YOUR EYES

In Zero Balancing, we don't just "look" at our clients. We commit to "seeing" them and what they do in response to ZB. The bodywork that is done is ultimately THEIR work, not ours. It proceeds from inside out. But we can see the trajectories of their inner work through changes in breathing, movement, facial expression, etc. This sensory aspect is an essential capacity emphasized by Zero Balancing. Learning Zero Balancing will give you a much deeper level of knowledge and skill in seeing and responding to these "working signs."

"While with an eye made quiet by the power
Of harmony, and the deep power of joy,
We see into the life of things"
~ William Wordswoth

I've heard a study was done of films of Feldenkrais, Trager and Ida Rolf working. The study was looking for what made them masterful, what distinguished their work from their students. It turns out they were not apparently "doing" any different moves than their students. What they were observed to be doing, quite differently, is they were paying attention to the client, "tracking" the client with a far higher degree of concentration.

It turns out observation skills and the sensory aspect of bodywork is as important as or more so than the motor actions we take. So use your eyes brilliantly and you will SEE what needs to be done.

03/01/2023

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03/01/2023

So relatable

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Oh I miss the 90’s

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01/19/2023

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Full Moon in Cancer Community Tarot Reading

11/23/2022

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11/23/2022

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11/01/2022

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I had the privilege of being interviewed on Meet the Elite podcast. It was a great opportunity to spread the good word.

I help people who live in chronic pain find the answers within themselves so that they can heal.

You can book with me online at
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05/07/2022

The more you know

03/01/2022

I just applied for the 2022 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. Fingers crossed the universe sends this blessing my way so that I can take the steps to my next chapter with a little more ease!

I will take all the good Juju I can get!

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