What we do
We offer a range of embodied healing modalities to create unique treatment plans to meet each client's specific needs. Learn more about the services we offer below.
Shiatsu + massage
Shiatsu is a form of Japanese bodywork that is based in the meridian system, a network of energetic points and channels that is also used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. I use pressure on those points and channels, as well as full-body stretches, to release stored tension in the body and to facilitate healthy flow of energy, or Qi. Sessions are performed on a massage table with the receiver fully clothed.
Shiatsu can be used to treat a variety of conditions ranging from musculoskeletal concerns (i.e. injuries, joint pain, muscle tension, postural issues, arthritis) to physiological imbalances (i.e. sleep problems, digestive issues, allergies, anxiety, low energy). It is an excellent tool for both acute and preventative health treatment as well as regular personal care. Clients report that sessions leave them feeling energized, balanced, nurtured, and grounded.
Bodywork sessions might also involve Western massage techniques such as deep tissue or trigger point therapy, as well as the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine tools such as cupping, moxibustion, or gua sha.
Mindfulness + therapeutic yoga
I have taught mindfulness and therapeutic yoga to children and adults for nearly 15 years. I present these practices in ways that are distinctly different from what you might find in a typical gym or studio yoga class, and are intentionally crafted for each individual’s unique needs. I strive to make these practices accessible to all ages, body sizes, and abilities. I focus on using movement, mindfulness and breath as tools to cultivate a safe, sustainable mind/body connection. Ultimately, I hope to equip clients with the tools they need to regulate their nervous systems outside the context of our sessions together. Mindfulness and yoga techniques can provide easy, quick, accessible options when we feel the need to ground ourselves, anytime and anywhere. Equipping clients with the awareness and solutions they need to feel better is a powerful way of empowering agency, which is a valuable healing state for so many survivors whose agency has been compromised.