About Us
Kimberly A Perry, LMBT 2848
I have been a licensed massage therapist and small business owner in Raleigh for twelve years. During this time, I have expanded my education and knowledge to better attend the needs of my clients in an atmosphere that promotes exceptional customer service. I believe my ability to access the client’s concerns, address the muscles in question and treatment plan a course for improvement directly results in my professional and personal success. I am very confident that my deep tissue massage combined with neuromuscular, trigger point and other modalities can provide much relief for a multitude of symptoms from every day activity to athletic training. I am also certified in Pregnancy massage for expectant moms, Geriatric massage for senior citizens and most recently acquired, Kinesio Taping and Massage Cupping.
As a Raleigh small business owner it is necessary to set an example with hands on contributions for our local non-profits. I work continuosly with animal, children and other charities, donating my time and energy as well as massages to be auctioned during fundraising events. It has been a privilege to participate in every charity event and fundraiser because I believe that supporting the community in which we live is consequential to its economic success and growth.
In 2012, I became an Approved Provider for NCBTMB to teach massage continuing education. My dedication to my profession inspired the desire to teach affordable, local continuing education classes for other massage therapists. I wanted to provide applicable hands on courses which directly benefit the most common client complaints. Massage therapy is a skillfully used tool when in knowledgeable, experienced hands.
In my spare time, I enjoy baking, music, scuba diving with my husband, raising our golden retriever, Freedom and spending time with my two grown children who both make me very proud. My extended family and friends keep me loving, laughing and living an extraordinary life for which I am extremely grateful. 
Email: kimperry@absolutebodybalance.com
Leacy Smith Lada, LMBT 6590
An appointment with Leacy will likely include techniques from multiple massage modalities. Relaxing Swedish, Deep Tissue and Sports massage can be integrated with passive stretching and range of motion, gentle compression techniques from Ortho-Bionomy, Trigger Point therapy and Myofascial Release. Leacy is also certified in Prenatal Massage and caters to expectant mothers. Leacy has benefited from the opportunity to work with clients of all ages and backgrounds. People seek out massage for different reasons and Leacy listens intently to each client's goals for the session and then customizes their massage experience to best reach those goals. This may mean a full body massage or focusing on a specific area or muscle group that visit. It is important to discuss this in some detail each and every appointment as your goals can change. Leacy received her massage training at Wake Technical Community College in 2005 and has kept her license current through continuing education. Leacy enjoys the process of figuring out how the body is going to move and respond to pressure. It is a great gift to be able to make a significant difference in how people feel. Leacy's goals with every appointment include treating the body as a whole, calming the mind and lifting the spirit.
Email: leacysmith@absolutebodybalance.com
Alicia Miller, LMBT 11884
Utilizing techniques catered to each client's specific needs, ALicia specializes in various
modalities including deep tissue, medical massage, trigger point, massage cupping,
electro-therapy and kinesio taping.
Alicia has been a massage therapist for three years. She went to school at the Florida
College of Natural Health in Orlando. She is also certified as a medical masssage
practitioner. Alicia has previously worked in various clinics and spas including a nine
month contract on a cruise ship in Hawaii.
With a passion for travel, Alicia has studied abroad in Ireland and taken continuing education classes
in Costa Rica. She has also spent time traveling through Italy and China. Equal to her love for traveling, Alicia has enthusiasm for wellness
and nutrition.Some of the activities she enjoys are pole vaulting, swimming, yoga and running. Alicia also likes to spend time gardening,
cooking, dancing, as well as spending time with friends and family.
She is very excited to meet and work with you!
Email: aliciamiller@absolutebodybalance.com
Katherine Swanson, LMBT 8214
Katherine graduated from Miller-Motte in Cary in 2008, and feels lucky to still have a great passion for health and massage. She believes in whole body wellness, and incorporates therapeutic and energy-related modalities in her sessions. Using a combination of deep tissue, sports massage, and trigger point therapy – as well as hot stone massage, acupressure, and Reiki—she helps relax not only her clients’ muscles, but their minds as well. Katherine has an intuitive touch and enjoys working with clients of all ages and activity level.
She is also certified in aromatherapy and prenatal; and came to truly appreciate both while pregnant with her daughter. Katherine also enjoys architecture, painting, and swimming. It is also her hope to one day live in a castle.
Email: katherineswanson@absolutebodybalance.com
Nina Crego, LMBT 1474
Nina is a twelve year veteran of the massage and bodywork field. She trained at Medical Arts Massage School in Raleigh, where she was also a former instructor. Her primary focus is on medical and sports applications of therapeutic massage. As a former competitive gymnast and swimmer, Nina has extensive knowledge of the stresses created on the body during sports training and competition. She has worked with a variety of athletes, including Olympic runners, swimmers and volleyball players. She was selected to the team of massage therapists who served the athletes of the Paralympics in Athens, Greece (2004). Locally Nina has worked with several sports teams including UNC gymnastics, Duke swimming and diving, and Virginia Tech swimming and diving.
Nina is especially well versed in working with shoulder injuries, particularly, frozen shoulder. Having suffered the condition herself, she has learned simple techniques to assist in improving shoulder function, reducing pain and helping promote better brain to body communication. She is also familiar with working to relieve restrictions in
scar tissue from surgery or injury, helping to promote improved lymph flow, function and body contour. Her experience and techniques have also assisted those with a variety of conditions including migraines, carpal tunnel, tennis and golfer's elbow among others.
Email: ninacrego@absolutebodybalance.com
