Trauma Informed Massage Therapy

What is it?

The physical body is a complicated interwoven web of connective tissue that connects the entire body called fascia. Within this web is a higher intelligence and where we store our memories and emotions.
An obvious example of this physical holding is the chest and throat tightening we feel in grief or the nausea we feel in anxiety. These are physical manifestations of our emotional experience. Using my years of experience in Massage Therapy and my lifelong experience of living with mental illness, I tap into both the physical and emotional holdings in order to take steps toward a more peaceful Self.
Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Craniosacral, visceral techniques, and cupping are used to free up stagnation and clear your Self so that you can take steps towards a more peaceful you.

We can approach the session two ways:
1. Intuitively: similar to a normal massage, I work intuitively with your muscles to find emotional and physical tension. Any emotions that come up can either be talked about, or directed out through silent breath. Less communication with me and more with your own body. We prioritize and focus on the physical release while addressing the emotional connections alongside. 

2. Outwardly: We find the sensitive spots and work with emotional focus over massage flow. Sometimes that means staying in one spot! In this approach we are prioritizing the emotional release while addressing the physical holdings alongside. Think energy work with physical manipulation.