Body

Our Body is our home, our vehicle, our life-long companion. From working with the body, I have come to understand that much of our confusion and conflict within our form comes from a lack of understanding in how to lovingly communicate with the physical aspect of self. We often have been taught to feel alienated and disempowered in seeking the wisdom that is within us. Learning ways of patiently being with the body, listening to the various ways that our body has of communicating, and then allowing ourselves to have the bravery to envision a more harmonious partnership, is what I aim to facilitate within my practice. Body sessions will be a creative combination of myofascial unwinding, scar tissue repair, acupressure, Gua Sha, intuitive energy movement, and sound therapy. And now introducing Loving Kindness Traditional Thai Massage!  In Chinese medical beliefs, the smooth flow of energy and the balancing of various elements within the system are paramount to the picture of health. This perspective is considered with the acknowledgment that perfect balance within a physical form is unlikely if not impossible. Instead, we aim at creating awareness around our imbalances so as to foster on-going flow through these imperfections and towards wholeness.

"Perfection is an imperfect notion. Even the works of the great masters are imperfect. And within the imperfection is contained, the true beauty of creation. The crack is the space for the light to come in."

~Riza Zee Baker

Trans Support Project

The TransSupport Project offers an affirming and open environment for transgender and genderqueer individuals seeking assistance with the physical and emotional impact of nurturing an emerging self. Working with an individual's needs and boundaries, a two hour session can include any creative combination of focused bodywork, visualization / meditation, and emotional energetic processing. Specialized body work addresses scar tissue repair, chronic pain from binding, and energetic processing through areas of intense emotional impact. See also: TransSupport Community Clinic.

Private Classes

Partner Massage:

Experiencing Loving Kindness through Touch

Massage is something that comes quite naturally to humans as a form of loving and nurturing. This class is designed to teach each member of a partnership how to take an active and informed role in the health and well-being of the other. This is a three part class; in the first two sessions I will see and massage each person separately. In the final session I will teach simple and specific massage techniques to both partners for assisting the other in maintaining a healthy experience in their body.

Pregnancy Support:

Empowering the support network of an individual during the birthing phase

This is a one-session class in which an individual in the birthing phase can bring 1-3 supporters to learn together about the fascinating physiology and shifting anatomy of the pregnant body. I will demonstrate and teach various techniques in joint decompression, myo-fascial release, and fluid movement to assist in relieving pain and discomfort by opening the door to consistent care from informed support.

Infant Massage:

A class for parents to learn physically engaging ways to care for children

In this class we will create an easy and sustainable massage routine for you and your baby throughout various phases of development. We will talk about health benefits, physiological and development, and early communication. This class is broken up into three sessions: Legs and Arms, Belly and Head, Back and Full Body Review

Rates:

All of my sessions are currently available at a sliding scale of 50 - 100 dollars per session.  I honor your ability to pay what you are able with the acknowledgment that those of you who are able to pay more are directly supporting those who are able to pay less.  

If you feel called to working with me individually, but are unable to afford a session at this time, please feel free to contact me.