Therapists

Kim Lomonaco, MS, CCC-SLP, ERYT 500, LMT · Studio Owner

Kim believes movement practices and bodywork are means to being in a deliberate relationship with oneself. Sessions are tailored to address clients’ needs, including the holistic perspective that body, mind, and spirit are inseparable. Expect her to create a session that addresses aches and pains, with suggestions on how to carry over new movement and breathing patterns through day-to-day life. Kim will use her understanding of movement and mindfulness in the therapeutic sessions she offers and will empower you to live better in your body.

Kim has been teaching yoga since 2007 and successfully completed two 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training, as well as hundreds of hours of continuing education and independent study in the areas of anatomy/physiology, therapeutic application of yoga, breath science, philosophy, meditation, and Thai Yoga Massage. Kim has taught yoga at The Glowing Body since the studio opened in 2008, served as studio manager for several years, and became owner in 2017. She completed her certification in massage therapy at Asheville School of Massage & Yoga in September 2018. She currently teaches to groups and individuals, as well as practices massage with private clients at The Glowing Body.

Further, Kim earned a Masters of Science in 2010, and has worked as a Speech Language Pathologist in hospitals ever since. Her ongoing experience in healthcare lends balance to understanding the many ways we may influence our health.

The Glowing Body has become an integral part of her development as a person and a professional, and she takes great pride in facilitating the continued success of the studio.

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Kristin “KAT” Toussaint, LMT, RYT

KAT’s Thai Sports Massage practice focuses on assisting your body’s innate ability to maintain optimal function, recover from active performance, and heal itself when injured. She brings great understanding to her therapeutic sessions from her lifelong active lifestyle as a swimmer, a cyclist, and a former triathlete. This compliments her customized training in the healing art of bodywork.

Once beginning her licensed massage therapy practice in 2017, KAT completed a 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training in 2018 and went on to study with Doug Keller. She combines these skillsets in her therapeutic work to help her clients learn to self-maintain between sessions and to further meet their personal goals.

Her studies continued with the whole body, integrated systems approach to therapeutic bodywork with Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk in trauma release through bodywork. In 2017 -18, she began her studies in Thai Yoga and OsteoThai Massage with Kelly Scott, LMT, RYT, and NCBTMB. She participated in a focused study in the Thai Yoga Practitioner Certification program in 2017. In 2019 she traveled and studied abroad in Thailand in the Thai Immersion Program, which increased her appreciation for the culture, history, and deeper understanding of this unique form of bodywork.

KAT works in private therapy practice and with the University of TN Athletic Department serving football, swimming, track and field, soccer, volleyball, and tennis teams. Her practice brings experience through working with high school and collegiate athletes and coaches, professional recruits and players, Olympians, and health-conscious weekend warriors. She has worked with ages sixteen to eighty-five and is pursuing further training to serve the young and early adolescent population.

KAT is excited to join the Glowing Body Healing Arts team and honored to be offered the opportunity to serve the greater community in Thai Sports Massage Bodywork.

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Katie Hunt, LMT

Katie received her initial massage education at the Tennessee school of Therapeutic massage in 2016. Since then, she has continued to study, learning myofascial work, clinical massage, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, hot stone therapy and received her Thai yoga practitioner certification from Kelly Scott in 2022 after completing 18 months of coursework and practice.

Katie grew up in West Tennessee and moved here in 2013 to attend the University of Tennessee. She received her bachelor’s degree in anthropology with focus in cultural and medical anthropology. Her studies helped shape the intentions she holds in her practice, to always be attentive and proceed with care.

Her first teacher was her mother, who does physical therapy in west Tennessee and to whom she gives credit for her strong hands and even stronger desire to be a healing presence for others. It is Katie’s goal to create safe spaces for people to rest and heal from their chronic stress and the many ways it can manifest in our bodies and in our minds.

Katie offers Thai massage on the mat or the table. During your Thai session she can offer abdominal work, pre-natal & post-natal massage, heat therapy, or stretching. She believes in customizing each session to the client each individualized session. As the body inevitably changes and varies, so will your sessions and the approach used that address the client’s needs.  

Katie also offers Integrated table massage. This massage uses all of the therapists training and tools to create a customized treatment. This would include a combination of myofascial work, hot stones, hot towels, cold stones, aromatherapy, Thai stretching, cupping, abdominal work, deep tissue, and trigger point therapy. These tools and techniques are used as needed so be sure to inform your therapists of any technique preferences you may have.

She is always learning and seeking new techniques and a deeper understanding of the human body. Joining the Glowing Body is a wonderful opportunity to further develop and grow her skills and find community with others who share in her desire to be a compassionate force in the world.

Follow Katie on Instagram @katie_huntlmt

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Loretta Kennedy, LMT

Loretta’s journey into massage therapy began with a deep interest in how the body responds to touch and relaxation. She was pregnant with her son and seeking relief for her physical body, as well as her mental health. Loretta was a teacher for 15 years before deciding to enter the massage therapy field. She was inspired by how her own body, mind, and spirit responded to the massage she received and felt called to provide that for others.

Loretta received her massage therapy education at Roane State where she was taught and nurtured by an amazing teacher and mentor. She continually updates her skills with the latest techniques. Loretta has big plans for her future continuing education endeavors and cannot wait to try as many modalities as she can. This dedication ensures that her clients receive the most effective and personalized care possible.

Her approach to massage therapy is grounded in a holistic philosophy, focusing on the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit. Loretta believes in creating a serene and nurturing environment where clients can unwind, alleviate stress, and achieve their wellness goals. She takes pride in her ability to listen to her clients, hold a safe space, and adapt her techniques to provide the most beneficial and customized experience.

Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, stress reduction, or simply a moment of relaxation, Loretta is dedicated to supporting your journey to optimal health and well-being.

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