Therapeutic massage, individually tailored to you

No two bodies, and no two days are exactly the same. Every treatment is customized to your needs, goals and preferences in the moment.

My approach combines anatomical expertise with an awareness of how stress, emotion and the nervous system can influence the way we experience tension and pain. Rather than sticking to a predetermined routine, I continually assess and adapt pressure, pacing, tools and technique throughout your session.

My approach is guided by Neuro-Somatic Integration Technique™ (N-SIT), a methodology I developed to integrate medical massage with nervous system and mental health support.

Medical & Deep Tissue Massage

Deep work does not have to mean forceful work.

I use my knowledge of muscular anatomy to identify and work with specific areas of tension while gradually progressing into deeper tissue. Pressure is adjusted according to your preferences and the way your muscles respond… with an emphasis on reducing protective guarding rather than pushing through it.

Sessions may address chronic or recurring muscular tension, overuse, restricted movement, postural patterns, or simply the accumulated physical stress of everyday life.

Mental health-focused massage

Stress, anxiety, chronic pain, depression, grief, PTSD and other emotionally demanding experiences can have very real physical effects. They may present themselves as tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, sleeplessness, shallow breathing, restlessness, aching joints, muscular guarding or the feeling that your body will simply not settle.

Mental health-focused massage provides a supportive environment in which therapeutic bodywork is adapted with these experiences in mind. Sessions emphasize predictability, communication, choice, comfortable pacing and nervous-system awareness while remaining fully within the scope of massage therapy.

*My massages do not replace mental health treatment. Instead, they are a complementary form of care for people who want to address the physical tension and stress that may accompany difficult emotional experiences.

Grief Massage

Grief is experienced emotionally, but it can also be profoundly physical.

Massage can offer a quiet space where nothing is expected of you. Grief-focused sessions are individualized and may emphasize relaxation, comforting and predictable touch, relief of muscular tension, headache relief or simply an opportunity to rest.

There is no expectation that you talk about your loss during your session. You are welcome to talk, remain quiet, cry, sleep, or simply receive care. Come as you are in the moment.

I am honored to partner with Dreams from Drake, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and teens who have lost a parent, guardian or sibling. Through this meaningful partnership, I provide ongoing grief massage to bereaved parents. If your family is navigating the loss of a loved one, I highly recommend exploring the support and resources offered by Dreams from Drake.

Massage + Reiki combo

For clients who want to combine therapeutic bodywork with energy work, Massage + Reiki sessions integrate customized massage followed by Reiki.

The massage portion of the session is tailored to your individual needs and may include focused therapeutic work, stretching, cupping, progressive relaxation or other techniques as appropriate. Reiki is then incorporated as a quieter, noninvasive form of bodywork intended to support relaxation and a sense of overall well-being.

Most clients choose this combination when they want the physical benefits of massage while also allowing additional time for stillness, rest and relaxation. Instead of immediately getting up and getting dressed when the massage ends, Reiki offers a quiet transition that allows you to remain cozy, decompressed and settled for a little longer.

CANCELLATIONS & RESCHEDULING: Please read before booking your session!

CANCELLATIONS - RESCHEDULING

You can reschedule or cancel your appointment without fee anytime up until 24 hours prior to your session’s start time. Cancellation or rescheduling of an appointment for any reason (even the good ones) with less than 24 hours' notice will result in a full charge of your service. This applies for ANY reason big and small: including but not limited to; illness, injury, family emergency, daycare/babysitting issue, car problems, etc.

 I know life can be unpredictable and tough sometimes. This fee is not a punishment or a penalty. When you make an appointment you are not just paying for a treatment…you are reserving the time slot, the massage studio and me so that nobody else can book during that time. I need adequate notice (24 hours) to rebook your spot, and keep my doors open. You are welcome to find someone to take your place, or even gift it to a friend or loved one…what a hero! (Please let me know who you are sending)

      Now for the GOOD NEWS! This policy goes both ways! When life hands me those same lemons and I have to reschedule your appointment with less than 24 hours’ notice, YOUR TREATMENT IS ON ME! I will assume the financial responsibility for my “side of the street” and your rescheduled service is 100% free! Together we’ll foster a therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect and understanding. May life be gentle and kind to us both!

Follow the link below for a complete list of my Policies and Procedures