Our Mission
We are all about healing from the inside out and the outside in.
Our intention is to educate our community on how to live a more healthy, happy, pain-free lifestyle.
We love to inspire people to take control of their health and assist in their healing journey.
Erica
Erica Latimer is a fourth generation Curandera. “Curan” means to heal in Spanish. Curandismo is a healing system that addresses the physical, spiritual, psychological, and social needs of the people. Generations of family recipes and remedies energize her practice. Erica also uses many western and eastern healing modalities including Swedish Massage, Thai Yoga Massage, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Holy Fire Reiki, Bliss Therapy, Ayurveda Therapy, and Herbalism in her 20 years as a licensed massage therapist. Creating a holistic formula that uniquely addresses each person’s needs is Erica’s joyful approach in her healing practice.
Cori
Cori Latimer has been licensed Massage Therapist for over 22 years, but started learning massage as a young boy. He has been a Massage Therapy Instructor at two different Massage Therapy schools and has been teaching advanced bodywork for 18 years. Cori’s main focus as a bodyworker has been in Injury recovery and deep tissue therapy. Cori believes in whole body wellness and has been using herbs to treat his own internal and external conditions and to strengthen his immune system for his entire adult life.
Kris
Kris Wahl graduated with honors from a Structural Balancing Bodywork program in Western North Carolina in 2017. He has an extensive background in neuromuscular therapy, myofascial and trigger point techniques. Kris utilizes a wide variety of manual therapies to bring balance to the musculoskeletal system with the aim of creating harmony within the body. He specializes in injury specific deep tissue therapy, as well as holistic postural alignment. His approach to bodywork focuses on the facilitation of the body’s innate abilities to heal itself.
Testimonials
“Erica and Cori are incredibly talented massage therapists. I have been getting massages frequently over the past several years. They are both the best I’ve ever had, and I’ve been to some of the top Spas in NY, HI and UT. They have such a wide range of skills between the two of them, you are sure to find exactly what you’re looking for! Book now! You will be hooked!”
~ Chelsea Ridd
“The Salt room at Wayfaring Massage and Wellness is the most incredible experience. If you can't make it to the coast to breathe the salt air, do the next best thing and book the Salt Room! Your body will thank you.”
~ Betty Crawford
“Erica is the best!”
~ Shannon C
“For the last year, I had been having lower back pain every morning. It got to the point that if I started the day being on my feet, I would have to sit down after about an hour because the pain was so bad. When none of the self-help regimens seemed to work, my wife recommended that I go see Cori for his structural bodywork/Neuro-muscular therapy massages. The only thing I regret is not going to see him sooner! After the first session, I could already feel a difference in my body. I've now been going to Cori for a couple months and my back pain is essentially non-existent. Just the other day, I realized that I hadn't woken up with back pain in over a week and that I can be on my feet all morning without any pain. And when your farm depends on you day in and day out, having the ability to get things done is priceless! Go see Cori. I can guarantee that the only regret you'll have is that you didn't do it sooner.”
~ Rob Perez
“From the moment I first entered Wayfaring Massage and Wellness, I felt welcomed and cared for. I'd been diagnosed with "frozen shoulder," and couldn't even lie facedown on the massage table. Erica listened to my concerns, and adjusted her approach accordingly. I am now able to move my shoulder with relative ease, and continue to see her - each time leaving with a unique sense of both relaxation and energy. I can't say enough about how fortunate we are to have Wayfaring Massage and Wellness, Cori and Erica here in Hawkins County; Wayfaring is truly an oasis.”
~ Suzanne
“Cori and Erica are amazing Massage therapist's. With their help and motivation I was able to turn my health around and lose 80 lbs in the past year. The Dr told me I needed shoulder surgery, it turns out I just needed a good Massage Therapist. I highly recommend their services. Also check out the Salt Den at Wayfaring Massage &Wellness. It is amazing.”
~ Anonymous
“Cori is great, really get the kinks out.”
~ Barbara Cannon
“The Salt room at Wayfaring Massage and Wellness is the most incredible experience. If you can't make it to the coast to breathe the salt air, do the next best thing and book the Salt Room! Your body will thank you. “
~ Betty Crawford
“This is the best place for all your massage needs. They are fabulous. I go every month and can’t wait for the next one! '“
~ Dee Nuzzo
“Cori and Erica are amazing Massage therapist's. With their help and motivation I was able to turn my health around and lose 80 lbs in the past year. The Dr told me I needed shoulder surgery, it turns out I just needed a good Massage Therapist. I highly recommend their services. Also check out the Salt Den at Wayfaring Massage &Wellness. It is amazing. “
~ Michael Trenholm
“TN is so lucky (in my opinion) to have Wayfaring Massage & Wellness! While out of full transparency I have not been to this location I have worked alongside and had work from both Erica and Cori over the course of several years. As a massage therapists myself I tend to be very picky with my body work and these two are a great reflection of all the tools and modalities this industry has to offer! They have both been in this industry before it was even widely popular and excepted which to me speaks to the true love they share of the body, mind and spirit. Whether you are looking for structural work, relaxation or energy work you can find it with them. I personally recommend seeing them both and you just might find you go back and forth on who you see for different needs that come up for you! Our industry is changing a lot right now with many corporate options available and while I love that massage is more accessible to more people and I am not saying anything bad about therapists who may choose or have to work at chains I will tell you one thing I have learned in my 23 years as a therapist is that therapists who are invested in themselves will be more invested in you!!!!! So excited for the new location too! “
~ Camie Findlay
“If you are ever needing a massage but are nervous about going I definitely recommend going to see Erica and Cori!!! They always ask how your body is feeling, making sure you’re comfortable the entire time, and always make you feel like you’re at home! After my first appointment with Erica I never felt shy coming here since! She knows my sensitive spots and is very caring and gentle! I always leave feeling like a new person! I will never go anywhere else! Everyone is so friendly! The place is always clean and smells so nice! They play relaxing music during your massage and it’s like heaven on earth! 1000000/10 recommend!”
~ Faith Shaw
“Holy moly! What an excellent first visit today with Erica. She took her time and explained her approach, very kind and Informative. What an awesome resource to have close by!! Highly recommended……”
~ LynnDenny Liketherestaurant