About Kimberly

Rooted in Stillness

RCST® · Licensed Massage Therapist · Sedona, Arizona

Kimberly Stromple, RCST® — founder of Joy in Stillness
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Hair & makeup by Patricia Vega

The Journey

Where Science Meets Spirit

Kimberly grew up in Western Pennsylvania and graduated from Edinboro University with a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Working in healthcare gave her a precise, science-grounded understanding of the body — but it also sparked a personal search for something more.

That search led her to the Ohio College of Massotherapy, where she discovered a new calling. Licensed in both Ohio and Arizona since the early 2000s, she began building a practice rooted in the belief that the body's inherent health can be supported through the skilled, attuned touch of biodynamic craniosacral therapy.

Her journey deepened as she became a Usui Reiki Master and a Master of Crystology, and continued to expand through transformative travels to Peru and Africa. Ceremonies and teachings along the way shaped a practice that honors both the seen and unseen dimensions of healing.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

1,000 Hours of Study — and Still Learning

Biodynamic craniosacral therapy has become Kimberly's deepest passion. She has amassed over 1,000 hours of study in this subtle, profound modality — and her learning continues.

Her teachers include some of the most respected voices in the field: Roger Gilchrist, Scott Zamurut, Heidi Wilson, Kate White and Emily Martin. Each has contributed to her understanding of the Breath of Life, the body's inherent health, and the quality of presence that makes this work transformative.

Credentials & Licensure

Training & Licensure

Education

B.S. Nuclear Medicine Technology, Edinboro University

Massage Therapy

Ohio College of Massotherapy graduate; licensed in Ohio & Arizona since the early 2000s; AZ Massage License MT-00738; Ohio License #33.009376

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

Registered Craniosacral Therapist with the Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America, RCST®; teachers include Roger Gilchrist and Scott Zamurut

Energy Work

Usui Reiki Master; Master of Crystology

Ceremony

Trained in Despacho ceremony

Affiliations

Credentials & Professional Memberships

BCTA/NA

RCST® — Registered Craniosacral Therapist

The BCTA/NA is the professional home for biodynamic craniosacral therapists in North America, upholding rigorous standards of training, ethics, and practice.

Arizona License MT-00738

Licensed Massage Therapist — Arizona

Kimberly holds an active Arizona massage therapy license, meeting all continuing education and professional standards required by the state.

Ohio License #33.009376

Licensed Massage Therapist — Ohio

Kimberly maintains her Ohio massage therapy license, reflecting her long-standing commitment to professional excellence since the early 2000s.

Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce

Member

Joy in Stillness is a proud member of the Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce, connected to the vibrant community of businesses and healers that make Sedona a destination for wellness and transformation.

A Personal Note

Why This Work

Kimberly came to biodynamic craniosacral therapy not as a career move, but as a calling — drawn by the depth of presence it requires and the quiet miracles it makes possible. She is honored to hold this space for each person who finds their way to Joy in Stillness.

Ready to Experience It?

Whether you're new to craniosacral therapy or returning for continued support, Kimberly welcomes you.