SOMATIC TOUCH

THERAPY AND MASSAGE 

 
 

I am a Colorado-based certified and licensed massage therapist. I graduated from the Healing Arts Institute in Fort Collins, CO, in 2008!

Every massage session with me is an intuitive blend of bodywork, energy work, and Somatic Experiencing. I revere your body’s inherent self-healing intelligence and recognize that I am merely a collaborator in that natural process. My style is focused on relaxing the nervous system so that more profound healing can occur physically, mentally, and emotionally. 

Through a comprehensive exploration of the different nuances of your intricate condition, I will remain present with you, listening to your body through my hands. I will support and promote your innate healing abilities through bodywork and nervous system harmonization. Most importantly, I can help you learn to find balance and make space for you to heal. 

What Is Somatic Massage and touch Therapy?

First, Somatic Experiencing® is an alternative therapy that focuses on the mind-body connection. 

The goal of all types of somatic therapy is to help people understand and manage their emotions by becoming aware of the physical sensations in their bodies. 

The theory behind Somatic Experiencing® is that our emotions are stored in our bodies and that we can release them by becoming aware of these sensations. 

The key elements of somatic touch support are having the right kind of attuned and embodied touch. What I mean by “attunement” is a deep nonverbal body listening and appropriately responding to what the person and body needs; not what we imagine is needed. What I mean by “embodied touch” is using all my years of experience on a touch level to tap into what is happening in my client’s body through my body and especially coming into my hands. I am listening carefully to not only what they are saying but what they are not saying, how they say it, what their bodies do when we work together, and what pace and style need to be adjusted so they can feel safe to allow the body to reorganize and reset.

This type of touch is vastly different than traditional bodywork and can be profoundly useful for resetting deep stress-holding patterns.

In all my years of providing traditional massage, mental health counseling, and other healing modalities, I can tell you with certainty this work is much more integrated and holistic with far-reaching positive impacts on changing a person’s stress physiology. Most of my clients have come to me after years of getting various services with some or a lot of frustration about how hard it is to feel better. Then when we start to do touch work to help the regulation of the kidney/adrenals, diaphragm, gut, and brain stem the results they experience are beyond anything else they have done before in a traditional sense. It is like a whole new world opens up to them. Most feel met in ways that are hard to describe and yet instinctively they know this is a new way forward towards their overall health. I wish everyone could have that experience: it’s amazing!

 

Through this process, you will learn to identify and release negative emotions while gaining a greater understanding of your own body. Ultimately, this can lead to a more peaceful and balanced state of mind.

A somatic touch massage session focuses on the body's nervous system and aims to help the body heal by relieving pain and tension. 

Somatic massage therapy is often used to treat conditions such as headaches, back pain, and neck pain. It can also be used to improve circulation and relieve stress, PTSD, and other trauma symptoms.

I offer traditional massage therapy as well as somatic touch therapy.

With a traditional massage, I will use various techniques to manipulate the muscles and soft tissues of the body. 

These techniques may include effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, and friction. I may also use additional methods to help you relax and drop into your body and the experience.

My offerings include: 

  • Somatic Touch Therapy

  • Swedish Relaxation Massage

  • Prenatal, Postpartum, and Labor Support Massage

  • Craniosacral Therapy

  • Reflexology

  • Aromatherapy

  • Mayan Abdominal

  • Lomi Lomi

  • Hot Stone Massage

With all of my offerings you are welcome to undress to your comfort level. For traditional massage it is best to be able to manipulate the muscles skin to skin. With somatic touch therapy you are welcome to remain clothed as this therapy aims to help one feel supported with gentle touch while exploring sensations through the process of Somatic Experiencing and does not require skin to skin.

If you have questions or would like more clarification on any of what you have ready here please do not hesitate to reach out to me for a free consultation!

 

A little about Lomi Lomi Massage

Lomi Lomi is a traditional Hawaiian massage that uses a combination of massage techniques, nut oils, intuitive touch, and sometimes breathing practices, to restore energy and soothe the body.

It is also known as the ‘loving hands’ massage. This name helps to explain its principles - the massage works gently yet deeply into the muscles with continuous, flowing strokes, allowing the recipient to relax and give in to the nurturing touch.

Lomi works from the belief that memories are stored in the brain and mind and in every cell of the human body. The long, continuous strokes of the massage are designed to help the body let go of its old patterns and behaviors, which can cause as many stresses and strains as muscle tension.

I offer essential oils, hot stones, and reiki during my massages for no additional cost. 

$95/60 min 

$115/75 min 

$125/90 min