At Touch of Health Atlanta, our mission is to provide a peaceful escape from the demands of everyday life. We are dedicated to creating a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere where healing begins and learning flourishes. Through compassionate care and intentional space, we support each person’s journey toward well-being.
Dr. Katrina Cryder DC, CCN , 200-RYT
Webster Certified and Applied Clinical Nutrition Counselor
Dr. Katrina Cryder is a Chiropractor, Applied Clinical Nutrition Counselor and co-owner of Touch of Health with a passion for family wellness. She grew up receiving chiropractic care as a young child to eliminate suffering from chronic earaches. This early experience of chiropractic propelled her on a path to wellness. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in 2005. In 2010 she fulfilled her dream of creating a family centered wellness studio in Sandy Springs, GA with her best friend and business partner, Melissa Merritt, LMT.
Dr. Katrina lives in Chamblee with her husband, Ted, and their two girls Avery and Lila. As a busy mom herself, she understands the high demands on time and energy and the importance of self-care. She shines in her role of helping other moms and families achieve health goals. Katrina’s commitment to creating a healthy local community involves monthly support groups, and public speaking on chiropractic, nutrition and total wellness.
Areas of expertise:
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Womens health
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Pregnancy/Postpartum
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Babies and Children
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Neck and Shoulder Discomfort
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Chronic Pain
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Joint Discomfort
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Low back Pain/Sciatica
Melissa Merritt LMT
Massage Therapist and Nurturer
Melissa Merritt is a devoted Massage Therapist, self-care enthusiast and co-owner of Touch of Health. She has always been fascinated with the healing abilities of the human body and its influence on our everyday lives. She discovered the power of touch at a very young age, while giving her father neck massages to help reduce pain and suffering from an old injury. Melissa believes that massage is more than just a luxury service; it is a vital part of self-care that has a positive ripple effect on all people as they work, play, relax and live their lives. She recognizes that all people are unique and have many different needs, creating custom massage sessions and treatments for each client including complimentary suggestions for everyday living.
Melissa attended the Atlanta School of Massage in Dunwoody, GA and graduated in 2007. She has advanced training in Medi-Cupping, Prenatal and Postpartum, Stretching and foam rolling. She believes that Massage should be both therapeutic
and relaxing for maximum benefits.
Areas of expertise:
- Massage Cupping
- TMJ dysfunction
- Chronic Pain
- Medical conditions
- Headaches
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Stretching and foam rolling
- Prenatal and postpartum massage
Jennifer Edouard
Patient and Office Coordinator & Music Queen
Born in New Jersey Jennifer has over 8 years in the Nursing field working closely in Alzheimer and Dementia Facilities. In 2018 she transitioned careers and began utilizing her talents as a festival organizer, band manager and music promoter. Jennifer is on a mission to promote healing to young and thriving adults by bridging communities through creative self expression. As a Patient Coordinator at A Touch of Health her role is to not only as the liaison between patients and practitioners but assisting with scheduling, projects, events and onsite DJ of A Touch of Health Front desk.
Jacquline Powell LMT
Massage Therapist
Jackie has been a massage therapist for 18+ years .Her passion for helping people transform their pain and dysfunction really shows in her therapeutic approach to massage. Jackie uses her intuition and experience as a body worker to tap into her client’s physical discomforts and release tension.
Areas of expertise:
- Trigger point therapy and pain relief
- Injury rehab and management
- Deep tissue
- Thai massage
- Lymphatic drainage
- Aging body concerns- sciatica, neck/shoulder pain
- Blending therapeutic & relaxation