I’ve been a practicing bodywork therapist for over 15 years with over 1500 hours of training. I work intuitively using a combined focus on rehabilitative structural-based work with relaxation. Through my hands on work, I encourage movement and ease in your body to re-organize holding patterns and repair tissues from injuries such as frozen shoulder, repetitive stress, back pain, and sciatica. I work and release the specific trigger points as well as help to realign and release the myofascial connective tissues that are related to holding patterns within ones body. I aim to provide care holistically through understanding the full connectivity of our ourselves in our bodies.
My therapeutic philosophy is best described as collaborative. I understand how it can feel to be vulnerable to receive care in the form of touch and discuss one’s body with another; I enjoy neutralizing power dynamics through empowering clients to discuss and explore one’s body in a way and time that is most comfortable to them. I see myself as a facilitator to supporting one’s evolving innate knowing of one’s self that is not linear or stagnant. I firmly believe in providing gender-affirming care and enjoy providing bodywork for the queer and trans community.
My background in addition to my original bodywork training is eclectic and varied. I have taught Yoga in small groups, taught infant massage, and studied movement through various practices over the years. I also have a passion for languages and graduated with a degree in Sign Language Linguistics at Gallaudet University in 2016. Currently, I am working to complete a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, and have completed a rewarding internship in Mental Health in Fall of 2023. I will be taking off work again October – December to complete my last internship at that time.