Lisa Craig M.A.Ed., LMT, LAT, ATC, C-MLD
Lisa has 30+ years of experience in sports medicine and massage therapy and is the owner/CEO of Integrative Bodywork Solutions, LLC. Lisa is a licensed Massage Therapist, national board certified licensed Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Holistic Manual Lymphatic Drainage Practitioner. She also holds a certification in Ayurvedic Nutrition accredited through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She has built a career working for various physical therapy companies and at several high schools throughout St. Louis and St. Charles counties in Missouri. During that time, she also spent hours working alongside orthopedic physicians, both on the field and in the office. She is also certified to teach Biology and Anatomy/Physiology and currently teaches high school Biology. Lisa has obtained certification in the Aromatouch Massage Technique and has been incorporating essential oils and nutritional supplementation into her practice.
Lisa believes in a holistic approach to healing the body and the mind, through the combined therapies of integrative dry needling, massage and bodywork that consists of an integrative blend of Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, trigger point therapy, reflexology, aromatherapy, techniques to reduce pain, stress, anxiety, and depression, and proper nutritional supplementation.
Lisa has a passion for helping and teaching people how to take care of themselves and their bodies. She understands the body's natural pain mechanisms and it’s ability to heal itself with proper nutrition, physical activity, and bodywork, and is eager and focused on continuing education to bring more innovative modalities into her practice. She is a health and wellness educator and trauma informed practitioner, currently pursuing education and certification in, Somatic Healing, Pranayama Breathwork, Meditation, Trauma informed yoga, and Functional Bloodwork. She has survived childhood trauma and toxic relationships in adulthood, seen her fair share of general health and mental health challenges, been the competitive athlete, the weekend warrior, suffered injuries, been through surgeries and rehab, and has experienced the positive results of integrative dry needling, massage and nutritional supplementation. Through her own wellness journey, experiences, and training, she understands what her clients are going through and how to help them improve their overall wellness.
Lisa runs a year long, virtual, signature wellness program with community, connection, and accountability at its core. Her holistic approach, supportive and mindfulness practices have brought lasting positive changes. Lisa's wellness program guides members to thrive and live well with newfound vitality and purpose!
When Lisa is not in the office or the classroom, she can be found hanging out with her 2 kids and her dog Max, spending time with family and friends, creating art, embarking on an adventure in nature or Traveling the world. She enjoys spending time in her kayak on lakes and rivers, bike riding, hiking, and working out.
Lisa's current project is writing a Holistic Travel Guide which will have travel tips on traveling both within the US and abroad. It will detail low tox measures to boost the immune system, enhance energy, maximize rest, decrease travel stress, aid digestion, and combat jet lag. She will share tips and tricks on obtaining TSA pre-check, Passports, and travel Visas. There will also be a section that highlights packing strategies, healthy snacks, and tips on managing circulation issues during long flights and drives.
Lisa earned her Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science from Truman State University and her Master of Arts in Education from Fontbonne University. Her professional memberships include: National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP.)