Our Therapists
Kristi Sewing
Kristi is the founder of Healing Hippie. She has her licenses in Yoga, Massage and Reiki.
She is very skilled in many massage techniques for pain relief & relaxation. She loves doing Therapeutic, Deep Tissue and Thai Massage on the table and floor. We highly recommend adding Cold Crown & Sound Bath to your session with her!
LMBT #15735, Reiki Master, E-RYT 200
Nicole Buckingham
Nicole has been a massage therapist for 10 years and loves helping people feel their best. She says "Massage therapy is so much more than a hour to yourself to relax. It is a way to maintain and manage stress and pain so you can feel your best always. Her favorite modalities are Swedish massage, hot stone, and Prenatal. I also love incorporating aroma therapy with quality essential oils to all massage sessions. I will be looking forward to taking care of you!"
LMBT#12624
Marie Kammerer
Marie is a compassionate massage therapist with over 40 years of experience. Her personalized approach blends techniques like medical massage, myofascial release, stretching, cupping, and hot stones to relieve pain, improve mobility, and support healing—always with client comfort in mind.
She has recently focused her studies on Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
We recommend booking Lymphatic and Full Body Detox as well as adding our lovely Facemask with Hot Towels massage enhancement.
LMBT # 4784
Channing Baker
Channing has been licensed since 2011. She is very skilled in trigger point therapy and loves Therapeutic massage. She listens to her clients wants and needs and always gives 100% in her massages. She also loves to incorporate aromatherapy to any massage for a relaxing experience. Recommended to add Hot Stones & Cupping
LMBT# 11768
Elizabeth Butler
Nationally Board Certified Massage Therapist since 2005 and licensed Esthetician. Elizabeth has a thriving passion and interest in helping people reach their health, healing and wellness goals.
No matter where you are on your journey, Elizabeth combines the best of Swedish and Deep Tissue to create comforting and therapeutic treatments that are unique and customized for a healing experience! Elizabeth is experienced in Swedish, Deep Tissue techniques, Medical and Prenatal massage, as well as Hot Stone Massage.
LMBT# 05882
Winnie Ferrell
Winnie has been a massage therapist since 2019, inspired by her time at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, where she saw the healing power of touch. She blends deep tissue with Swedish techniques for a therapeutic yet relaxing experience—and she truly loves helping others feel better.
She recommends adding Pre-Session Stretching and Cupping to your session.
LMBT #17950
Anna Huddleston
Anna has always been on the trajectory of helping people thru mind/body/spirit. She graduated East Carolina University for Kinesiology (movement of the body). Later she was called to her passion for spiritual health and became Reiki II certified. That rapidly followed a desire to fuse the two with massage therapy. Anna loves facilitating a safe environment for Therapeutic Massage to help people move out of pain.
We recommend adding Reiki
LMBT #22052
Sara Jo Nelson
A Topsail Island local, Sara Jo has been licensed since 2006 and continues to expand her skills through advanced training in Lomi Lomi, Thai Vedic, Thai Yoga, Integrative Reflexology, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Cupping, and prenatal massage. She also holds a 200-hour yoga teacher certification. Her intuitive style blends these techniques to create a massage tailored to each client’s needs.
Recommended add-ons: Hot Stones & Cupping
LMBT #6266
Amanda Kaufmann
With a background as a paramedic for 6 years, Amanda shifted her focus to holistic healing through massage. She trained at the Aveda Institute in Wilmington, NC, and offers a soothing blend of relaxation and therapeutic techniques.
Recommended add-ons: Sound Bath, Hot Stone Zone, or Face Mask with Hot Towels
Lmbt#22001
Caroline Lambert
Licensed since 2002 and awarded Encore Magazine’s Best Massage Therapist in 2003, Caroline is a graduate of East Carolina University with a strong passion for wellness. Her style blends deep Swedish techniques with a naturally healing touch to deliver a deeply relaxing, stress-relieving experience.
Recommended add-ons: Cupping, Hot Stones and a nice long session!
Lmbt#3020
Brynne Gurganus
UNCW psychology graduate and licensed massage therapist since 2010, Brynne specializes in Cranial Sacral Therapy and participates in Dolphin Assisted Massage Therapy programs in the Bahamas. She is thrilled to be part of the Healing Hippie team and can’t wait to work with you. She will be offering Relaxation, Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Hot Stones, Prenatal Massage & Reiki
Recommended add-ons: Face Mask with Hot Towels, Hot Stones, Reiki and a nice long session!
Lmbt#10060