Chris graduated from the Great Bay Community College Massage Therapy program in 2019 and joined the Body Mechanix team shortly thereafter. He feels fortunate to be part of a practice that shares his belief in the powerful connection between the body and mind.
Chris is passionate about helping people move, feel, and function at their best. Whether he’s working with athletes striving to reach performance goals, clients recovering from injury, or someone simply looking to quiet their mind for an hour, he tailors each session to meet the individual’s needs. He has a special interest in Soft Stretch Release Therapy (SRT), a gentle yet effective approach that focuses on releasing fascial restrictions, improving mobility, and helping the body move with greater ease. Chris incorporates SRT alongside other therapeutic techniques, including cupping and Graston Technique, to create thoughtful, individualized sessions for each client. Committed to lifelong learning, he continues to expand his skill set through advanced training and ongoing education.
Outside the treatment room, Chris enjoys staying active through strength training and running. As an accomplished ultramarathoner, he has experienced firsthand the remarkable resilience of the human body and the deep connection between physical and mental well-being. His personal experiences continue to shape the thoughtful, movement-focused care he provides to every client.
Chris lives in Dover with his wife, daughter, and their Goldendoodle. In his free time, you’ll often find him running local trails, woodworking, or singing with the Community Chorus of South Berwick.
At Body Mechanix in Dover, New Hampshire, every massage and bodywork session is personalized to your individual needs, comfort level and wellness goals. Your session may include deep tissue massage, relaxation massage, sports massage, adolescent massage, or prenatal and postnatal massage, depending on your needs and stage of life.
Your therapist may also incorporate cupping therapy, kinesiology taping or specialized soft tissue tools to help address muscle tension, restricted movement and areas of discomfort. These therapeutic modalities may be included at your therapist’s recommendation or by request. Your therapist will explain each technique and determine whether it is appropriate for your body, preferences and treatment goals.
Stretch Release Therapy
Stretch Release Therapy (SRT) is a gentle, effective approach designed to release fascial restrictions, improve mobility, and create more space and ease throughout the body. Using slow, supported stretching techniques, this treatment helps open the joints, reduce tension patterns, and encourage greater freedom of movement.
What makes SRT unique is its emphasis on working slowly and intentionally, creating a safe environment for the nervous system to down-regulate and shift out of stress and tension. As the body relaxes, it becomes easier to release long-held restrictions and restore a sense of balance and comfort.
This is a fully clothed session, so please arrive in comfortable, stretchy clothing that allows for easy movement.
- SRT may be beneficial for those experiencing:
- General stiffness and limited mobility
- Muscle and fascial tension
- Stress and nervous system overload
- Chronic tightness or discomfort
- Recovery from repetitive movement patterns
- A desire to move and feel better in their body
Clients often leave feeling lighter, more open, deeply relaxed, and with a renewed sense of ease in their movement. Whether you’re active, recovering from stress, or simply looking for a different approach to bodywork, SRT offers a gentle yet powerful path to greater mobility and well-being.
Chris’s Rates:
Massage Therapy:
30 minutes: $60
45 minutes: $80
60 minutes: $105
90 minutes: $135
120 minutes: $185
* In-home massage is available for an additional fee. We also offer massage parties. Please contact us for details. The host receives a free half-hour massage.