Somatic Experiencing Massage
Our physical body, specifically the fascial system, holds memories and emotions of our life experiences.
Somatic experiencing massage focuses on connecting you with these memories and emotions located in specific body parts. Throughout the session, if you so choose, you're welcome to share any thoughts or memories that arise. The therapist will provide prompts to help release or integrate whatever is presenting itself. The goal is to facilitate a profound reconnection with your body, ultimately leading to a restoration of embodiment.
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I am not a psychotherapist. I am just like you; on a lifelong journey of healing. What qualifies me is my personal healing journey and 8 years of being a massage therapist where I create a safe space that facilitates my clients' healing.
I hold space with unconditional love and acceptance for whatever phase of life you are in. All parts of you are welcome to show up. Parts that feel shame, judgment, guilt, pain, grief, depression, sadness and all other emotions that can be difficult to move through on your own. I find when I am in a space like this where every aspect of who I am is embraced, I not only feel acknowledged but also gain deeper insight into my true essence. This environment enables you to access your innate ability to accept, love, and make peace with all the parts of yourself, leading you towards a more liberated self.
I am not here to fix you. I am here to remind you of your own self healing capacity. You alone heal yourself. Massage therapy, psychotherapy, meditation, yoga, psychedelics, etc. are all modalities to help you access the healing within yourself.
I would love to be a part of your journey whether it’s a one time visit or an ongoing relationship. Whoever and wherever you are…
Welcome home.
I see you.
Therapeutic Massage
The all encompassing massage! I utilize my training in Connective Tissue work, Myofascial Release, Reiki, Neuromuscular Therapy and Structural Integration to create a treatment plan. This is for anyone hoping to increase mobility, recover from injury, improve posture or ease everyday discomfort. I characterize the approach as slow and deep, where 'deep' doesn't necessarily imply more pressure but rather a nuanced exploration of the deeper layers. I work in harmony with your body rather than against it. Working with the parasympathetic nervous system in this way I get the same results as those who believe in the idiom “no pain, no gain”.
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A thorough discussion before the session lets me know what combination of modalities will best serve you.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
The lymphatic system plays a vital role in your body’s ability to fight off infections. The spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and glands function as filters; they trap viruses, toxins and other unwanted materials before they can infect the rest of the body. The MLD technique is a gentle hands-on touch that stimulates lymph flow while also activating the immune and parasympathetic nervous systems, resulting in a profoundly relaxing experience.​ The body is like a river, receiving manual lymphatic drainage helps keep the channels open and the flow going.​
Some common signs that your lymphatic system could use a boost: arthritis, skin conditions, digestive disorders, frequent headaches, sinus infections, excess weight, chronic fatigue, lymphedema.​ Our body has 3xs more lymph than blood but has no organ to cause circulation. Manual Lymphatic Drainage by a trained therapist is one of the ways to boost the lymphatic system to help your body do what it’s already capable of.
Reiki
Reiki: universal life force energy. Reiki provides space for your body’s natural self healing capability to take place without the agenda of the practitioner. Reiki brings the body to its natural state
(parasympathetic dominance). It is a gentle, calming hands-on or off approach. You will experience subtle healing throughout your body, stress release and deep relaxation. I work with the body's seven main chakras, which are dynamic energy centers distributed throughout the body. These chakras are in a state of constant flux, shifting between openness and closure. Through my practice, I help individuals understand and balance these energetic centers to promote overall well-being and harmony.