{"id":546,"date":"2026-07-08T08:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T08:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bodyandherb.com\/?page_id=546"},"modified":"2026-07-08T08:10:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T08:10:18","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bodyandherb.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Dr. KiAjera Blackston, LMT, DAcCHM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. KiAjera Blackston is a licensed massage therapist with more than 10 years of clinical experience helping individuals reduce pain, restore movement, and improve overall physical function. Her practice is centered on providing personalized, evidence-informed care that addresses each client&#8217;s unique needs through therapeutic massage and lymphatic therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to her extensive experience in massage therapy, Dr. Blackston earned a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM), providing her with advanced education in anatomy, physiology, movement science, orthopedic assessment, and traditional East Asian medicine. This comprehensive background allows her to approach each client with a broad understanding of how the body&#8217;s systems work together to support healing, recovery, and long-term wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout her career, Dr. Blackston has worked with clients experiencing chronic pain, muscular tension, mobility restrictions, stress-related conditions, post-operative recovery needs, and athletic overuse injuries. She believes that effective treatment begins with careful listening, thorough assessment, and individualized care\u2014not a one-size-fits-all approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an educator and lifelong learner, Dr. Blackston is passionate about empowering clients through education while delivering hands-on treatments that help them move with greater comfort and confidence. Her mission is to create a professional, welcoming environment where every client receives compassionate, ethical, and results-oriented care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether your goal is pain relief, improved mobility, enhanced recovery, or long-term wellness, Dr. Blackston is committed to helping you feel your best through thoughtful, personalized treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-duotone-333-rgb229221221-1\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/bodyandherb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/marco-priore-QW5XUQvlB00-unsplash-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bodyandherb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/marco-priore-QW5XUQvlB00-unsplash-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bodyandherb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/marco-priore-QW5XUQvlB00-unsplash-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bodyandherb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/marco-priore-QW5XUQvlB00-unsplash-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bodyandherb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/marco-priore-QW5XUQvlB00-unsplash-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bodyandherb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/marco-priore-QW5XUQvlB00-unsplash-2048x1360.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/bodyandherb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/marco-priore-QW5XUQvlB00-unsplash-1320x877.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/bodyandherb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/marco-priore-QW5XUQvlB00-unsplash-600x398.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. KiAjera Blackston is a licensed massage therapist with more than 10 years of clinical experience helping individuals reduce pain, restore movement, and improve overall physical function. 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