NEW: Being Embodied in Movement and Stillness

Join me in an Inquiry on Zoom or InPerson sessions to expand your capacity for Being Embodied and what is possible for you. I am recommending we have a zoom consultation (no charge) for 30 minutes to discover possibilities for you and see what might be an appropriate structure of sessions for you. The structure I am finding works is a monthly plan with several 45 minute zoom sessions and one in person session a month. This is designed for people who are local to MD/DC area and can get to...
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Rejuvenate, Recharge, Stabilize.

Combine any of my modalities:  Alchemical Alignment, Integrative Reflexology, Myofascial Release Massage, Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing.  What is right for you today?  Hand, Feet and/or Head Massage includes Integrative Reflexology® and Biodynamic CranioSacral work applied as we (together) determine together is appropriate and indicated based on your body security system and your intentions. Integrative Reflexology®  is ​application of att...
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Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

I  have completed my study of Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy with Roger Gilchrest, MA, RPE, RCST®, and Mimi Ikle-Khalsa, RCST®, LMT.  I am now an  RCST®! Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is a subtle yet profound approach to healing. In the biodynamic approach, the underlying principle is that there is a healing intelligence within the body that maintains health. I find the addition of the Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy to a session: Increases relaxation and stillness Calm Central Nervo...
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Alchemical Alignment

Advanced bodywork for resolution of trauma and embodiment of spirit: There is a new paradigm in working with trauma and health -Working with undigested life experiences which are creating difficulty in present time.  This can have occurred at any time:  from before conception through gestation, birth, early attachment (pre and perinatal times), childhood, teen years and adulthood.  Now that cutting edge science and therapeutic processes are all proving the body bears the burden, we can work wit...
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Feet, Hand and Head Reflexology

First, let me say, I love working with the feet, hands and head. As you may be able to see, there is a map of the entire body on the feet (and hands, and even ears and teeth!). Our bodies are so amazing. So this means we can indirectly work with any part of the body from the feet and/or hands. And the work at the feet and/or hands and/or head, can relax the whole body, reducing the tension and strain that can be contributing to pain, stiffness and other discomforts. And ...
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Myofascial Release Massage

Myofascial tissues, are continuous and omnipresent in the body, and interweave and wrap muscles, and every division within the muscles.  Where there is chronic or acute pain, limited or difficult range of motion, ongoing stress and tension, there may be myofascial tissue which needs to be released and relaxed.  I will apply deep pressure over the length of a muscle or set of muscles, or a slow holding of the muscles while the muscles release.  I will check in with you about pressure to ensure it...
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Somatic Experiencing® (deep listening and healing of your body’s story)

  Somatic Experiencing® is... a short-term naturalistic approach to the resolution and healing of trauma developed by Dr. Peter Levine.  For very good healthy reasons which ensure our survival, we have fight, flight, freeze mechanisms.  These are healthy self-protective responses.  However, there are times when those responses are thwarted or cannot be expressed, and the energy is retained in our nervous system. During a bodywork session, the energy which has been held by the nervou...
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General Info & full body massage

All sessions are provided with you fully clothed (except perhaps socks).  This can take a little getting used to because we have, in this country, a tradition of taking clothes off for massage.  This is partly why I call my work "bodywork" rather than massage.  It still can result in deep relaxation; we are just skipping the part of the session for taking off clothes and then later putting them back on. People ask about deep tissue and myofascial release massage.  I am qualified and experienced...
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