What if your body could tell us what is wrong and how to fix it?
That is exactly the focus of a bodywork session with me. My goal is to get you feeling and moving better. As a certified advanced practitioner of P-DTR® (Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex), I use muscle testing to help identify potential sources of pain and combine treatments to bring relief, helping you feel better and move more freely.
You will find this to be different from your usual bodywork session. I locate dysfunctional sensory receptors and work to restore their normal function, helping reduce pain. I go where your body tells me. I may end up working on your ankle to improve your hip. I could work on your low back to help your shoulder. I never know until I test. You might find yourself surprised at how the body holds onto old injuries! I’m the person you go to when nobody else can figure you out.
I’m also trained in deep tissue, gliding cupping, Functional Movement Systems®, Neurokinetic Therapy®, myofascial release, energy work, and some Fascial Counterstrain. I may use these and other techniques in combination during a bodywork session.
Every session is different, because every body is!
Sessions are results-based rather than time-based and may range from 60–90 minutes. I usually take the full 90, but since we’re working with your nervous system, less is sometimes more.
This work is done fully clothed, so wear something comfortable.
Bio
My love of outdoor activities, along with my personal journey with scoliosis, keeps me curious about the human body. I see physical challenges as puzzles to solve, and my goal is to help others stay active and vibrant well into their senior years.
When I was supposedly too old to take any corrective measures, I met a doctor who told me that despite having a spinal curvature just 3 degrees shy of what would be considered severe scoliosis, my back was strong and my spine was healthy. For me, that was life-changing. It got me thinking: What more could I do to improve my overall well-being?
Fast-forward to today, and I’ve actually reduced my abnormal spinal curvature, continued to strengthen my back, and rarely experience pain. My time in the fitness world as a personal trainer sparked a passion for helping people improve their physical wellness, which eventually led me to become a massage therapist. I’ve studied several modalities and share the ones that have worked best for me. I enjoy empowering others to better understand their bodies and make meaningful progress through self-care.
In my free time, I enjoy restoring old houses, cycling through beautiful landscapes, backpacking, knitting with soft yarn, baking elaborate desserts, and spending time with my husband and dog.
