I have learned through my practice that the body has an innate desire and ability to help itself heal. My massage style can be described as treatment-focused relaxation, and I use steadying and intuitive techniques to encourage the body to find healing and forge a brain-body connection. I aim to guide the body into a deep parasympathetic state (“rest and digest” mode, rather than the “fight or flight” mode that we can tend to get stuck in) so that the muscles and tissues can relax and allow for any long-held pain and tension patterns to be identified and dissipated. I tend to gravitate more toward medium and moderate pressure with the occasional bout of deeper pressure through deep tissue and myofascial release techniques, and I love to work with energy balancing and trauma release through craniosacral therapy. In a session with me, you can expect long holds and very slow pacing in order to target your area of discomfort and treat it effectively. I always encourage clients that I am a safe space, and any adjustments or needs requested will be met free of judgement. My massage approach will always be body-kind, client-centered, and will meet you where you’re at, wherever that may be.