Testimonials

A Balancing Experience

"Somatic Balance Massage therapy with Hody Lye is truly a balancing experience. I have had the pleasure of extraordinary treatments with Hody for the past 15+ years. I highly recommend her Structural Integration work. As a result of the 12 part series I had increased lung capacity, no more foot pain issues, my breathing and sinuses cleared, and my neck and shoulder tension was non-existent... and I was over an inch taller... what a relief to my back... the list goes on. I can't say enough about how her exceptional work has made such a significant difference to my physical, mental and emotional state... I love love these treatments... "

Bravo Hody! Cheers and blessings from the 'feeling much younger' Georgia

Structural Integration - the answer to ongoing chronic discomfort

"I worked for over 40 years in a career where repetitive movements, positions and actions resulted in chronic discomfort. For many years, I sought relief from a skillful registered massage therapist every three weeks for a maintenance session. While I did feel initial relief, there was no long term relief.

After moving to Osprey Village, I met Hody Lye at Somatic Balance's booth at Osprey Days. For a donation to AIK, a children's charity, Hody gave me a 10 minute chair massage. Afterwards, I felt better than I had in years. The next week, I booked a consultation and saw Hody for three more appointments. Hody suggested that while she was happy to continue these 'maintenance' type of massage therapies, based on what she observed during the initial consultation and from my long term issues, there was another option. This option was her Twelve Session Structural Integration series.

Hody explained that many years ago she made a decision to take more intensive, specialized training in Structural Integration so she could offer her clients a type of therapy that would have a better chance to 'fix' (my words) ongoing reoccurring problems rather than just do 'maintenance'. To coin words from a very old song "the knee bone's connected to the thigh bone, the thigh bone's connected to the back bone..". In my case, my shoulder hurt because one hip was out of 'whack' (my words); my hip was out of alignment because my knees were not aligned properly, etc.

The 12 sessions were conducted over a period of 6-8 months in a specific order. Hody explained everything she was going to do before proceeding, and afterward would report on what she had done in easy to understand terms. Along the way, I felt changes in my body, my aches were diminishing and my posture improved. It was a journey to feeling better.

It has been nearly two years since I finished my 12 sessions. I no longer have that nagging ache in my shoulder. My knees don't creak when I get down and up again. I have visited Hody a couple of times since when I have had the occasional new ache and pain. For me, the Twelve Session Structural Integration was the answer to my long ongoing chronic discomfort. I enthusiastically recommend anyone with short term, and especially long term, discomforts to visit Hody for a consultation. You will be glad you did."

P Gordon
Pitt Meadows
July 2015

Your body will thank you!

"I wondered if this was something I just had to learn to live with. Ongoing discomfort and dysfunction led to dizziness that had quietly stolen my independence and much of my daily life. I tried a number of modalities, but nothing helped for more than a few days. I knew I needed something new, and I reached out to Hody, hoping that her different way of working might help. I'm so glad that I did! It's like my body gave a sigh of relief that finally someone understood; finally someone was listening and could respond in the right language with what my body needed.

Hody is highly trained, knowledgeable, and passionate about helping her clients; and alongside this, she has an extraordinary level of kindness and compassion. Hody listens. She offers suggestions and invites me into the process of my healing. This is not a passive "working on you"; it is a highly skilled and attuned holistic experience. Whether it's hips, shoulders, neck, or jaw, Hody works on them all, bringing the parts back into the whole to move more efficiently and comfortably. The difference is profound. Each session I am met with deep knowledge and genuine care; and I come away with new levels of understanding and more comfort and ease in my body than I ever thought possible. The dizziness is improving and I'm returning to doing the things I love. I'm getting my life back!

If you're feeling stuck and like nothing is helping, go and see Hody. Your body will thank you!"

Tracey

A new lease on life!

"In our family, we refer to Hody as a miracle worker. She has worked absolute miracles for myself and many members of my family for over 5 years now.

My 80 year old mother was having a lot of physical problems post operatively and had pretty much given up on hopes and dreams. The less-than-wonderful combination of a cocktail of medications, anaesthesia, surgery and many, many months in the hospital and a lengthy and complex recuperation had left her feeling like an old lady - and she wasn't ready to be old yet. Enter Hody!

A few treatments not only restored her - she was better than new! Old problems with her hips vanished, her hands worked as they hadn't in years. Her gait became even and her step quick and lively. This past spring, at the young age of 81, she was able to go on her first cruise. Without Hody's help, she likely would have been in a home. We can't thank you enough Hody!"

Beth's family - Mission, BC

A secret weapon in my health toolkit

"I've been seeing Hody for many years and it goes without saying she is not your typical RMT! Her work goes far beyond massage and focuses on what is actually happening in the body, not just where the pain shows up. Over time, I have seen her for a range of things including migraines, digestion, knee injuries, and more. Each time, it has led to meaningful improvements in my health as we work through the root of the issue and create a plan to help maintain those results.

She truly has a unique expertise and ability to work through deeper patterns like posture, movement, and long held tension, so things genuinely shift rather than just providing temporary relief. There is a level of depth and understanding in her work that is hard to find. She consistently figures out what is going on and gets me feeling like myself again. She has always felt like a secret weapon in my health toolkit and I am so grateful to have found her! I could not recommend her more."

Lauren Pagan