Are you getting the results you're looking for?

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If you're hoping for more than temporary relief, I work collaboratively with you to find the source of your symptoms, provide therapeutic relief, and help you achieve your health goals.

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I offer a whole-body approach to massage therapy. Our bodies give subtle clues about the tension, compensations, and restrictions that need attention. By listening to and interpreting those subtle messages, I'm able to address the root cause of a condition rather than merely treat symptoms. Symptoms are often misleading because they distract us from addressing areas that are the true source of pain or restrictions. In actuality, it's rare for symptoms to manifest at the precise location of an injury. To quote Dr. Ida Rolf, the founder of Structural Integration, "Where you think it is, it ain't."

To provide comprehensive care, I complete an initial evaluation at the beginning of each session. I also continually re-evaluate throughout the session and adapt the treatment where appropriate to ensure that your desired goals are met.

Symptoms arise when we aren't able to compensate for an injury, postural issue, or repetitive strain (overuse) any longer. These compensations are the natural way that our bodies protect us while we heal. Once the healing process is complete, the compensation patterns should subside. The impact of injury on our bodies often prevents that release, and the compensations become habitual. Left untreated, these compensations can compound and ultimately lead to entrenched postures or movement patterns.

Habitual compensations can be minimized or even alleviated with intentional manual therapy, self-awareness, and movement re-education. Active participation by clients facilitates this 'relearning' process and results in longer term change. I teach clients to recognize signs of imbalance and provide resources to empower them to make positive changes in their bodies. This self-care helps reinforce the changes that occur during treatment.