All Bodies Massage

My main priority in my practice is creating safety, permission, and ease. Direct communication can be hard for many of us, and I love to find ways to help break the ice and build confidence in naming needs and boundaries.  My goal is to attune to you and help you notice if you are pushing past your limits of pressure, if you've wandered off and left your body or breath, or if you have any unnamed preferences arising. I will assist you in tracking these sometimes subtle nuances that can otherwise often go unnoticed or unspoken. When requested, I also offer trauma-sensitive pathways for establishing safety and cultivating empowering experiences by helping you discover how to regulate your nervous system and stay present in your body. While the space is always open for deep emotional release, I also offer a space to laugh and learn as we explore what best suits your body's needs that day. 

True healing often comes from what feels resourcing and building our capacity for nourishment.  

It requires us to feel safe enough to receive, and safe enough to advocate for our needs. 

Rates

*See below for information about low-income and activist rates*

LOW INCOME RATE:

I have a limited number of low-income spaces that I reserve for those who truly could not afford to see me otherwise.  I ask that you deeply consider if this applies to you and if you aren't sure, I always welcome a conversation about it.  After a short chat we will determine what rate is feasible for us both to feel good about working together.

ACTIVIST RATE:

I also offer special rates for those who are working full time to fight oppression and may not be receiving the financial benefits of choosing profit over people. Thank you for choosing to fight for people and the planet. If you think you may qualify for this and it would benefit your work to see me, please reach out for a conversation! The value of self care cannot be understated in preventing burnout! 

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Services

STYLES:

Generally my work tends towards clinical/therapeutic massage where we will focus on a few specific areas in a session with the goal of making a significant lasting impact. This can help those navigating chronic pain, an injury, or if you just love that elbow in your shoulder. I also love offering more of a nervous system reset through long soothing strokes and mindful supportive words. This can be great for those dealing with overwhelm or trauma or just needing to chill out from the stresses of trying to survive this crazy world.

TECHNIQUES:

I incorporate a variety of modalities into my practice to best meet your body's needs. 

These include: deep tissue, myofacial therapy, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, stretching, pin and strip, trigger point, and other techniques from Swedish massage as well. If you haven't heard of some of those, don't worry. We can chat more about them in person.  I also can incorporate other tools to support our work such as: cupping, CBD cream, massage gun, muscle roller, and hot stones. At the end of a session, I can offer suggestions for off the table self-care and exercises to help you further the gains we make during sessions. 

COMMUNICATION:

Your voice matters and whether it is through verbal or non-verbal communication-we will find how to best create the space for your participation. When you feel supported to speak up our work can be more effective, fine tuned, and you will leave feeling empowered to trust in the wisdom of your body.  I prioritize this aspect of bodywork as it can make all difference in getting the care you need. Of course if what you're needing is to zone out and just receive, that's great too. 

TRAUMA INFORMED:

Some of us carry trauma in our bodies that can significantly affect our daily lives, relationships, and all other parts of life.  For those of you who are navigating living with and healing from trauma, I offer customized support before, during, and after sessions to support our time together to be one of nourishment and safety.  This will look different for each person and we can explore some of the options and methods that may be most helpful for you to stay in your body and within your window of tolerance while we're together.  You will never be shamed or judged for the ways trauma might impact how you show up to sessions. 

ACCESSIBILITY:

Unfortunately, my location is not ADA accessible as there are 2 steps to reach the premises. If this prevents you from being able to access my services, I will offer to waive my travel fee to come to you for sessions.  If you have other needs due to a disability or injury, don't hesitate to reach out and we can find out the best way to work with your needs to assure you have access to the care you need!  

About Me

My passion for supporting all beings to have access to the tools to survive and thrive in late-stage capitalism as much as possible is at the core of all the work I do on and off the table.  My values around equity and inclusivity underscore the work I bring to sessions. 

Inspired by my own neurodivergence, I worked with folks across the autism spectrum for 15 years prior to becoming a massage therapist. Working closely with individuals with high needs and minimal expressive language abilities has helped me cultivate a keen ability to intuit needs that might not be accessible through words and attune to an overstimulated body.  I believe that support for nervous system regulation is essential for autistic folks, and I have been disappointed throughout my career by the limited options for this kind of specialized care for the autistic community.  Knowing how vital therapeutic touch is for healthy functioning, I decided to become a massage therapist to support folks across the spectrum to be able to soothe themselves and allow themselves to be soothed by others. In addition to offering massage to neurotypical folks, I'm creating a separate business specifically for autistic people of all ages to support them with nervous system regulation through bodywork, sensory integration, play, relating skills, and more. If you or someone you know identifies as neuroatypical, feel free to reach out to me to learn more about how I may be of support.   

In addition to completing the National Holistic Institute 900 hour program for massage, I am also certified by the Liddle Kidz Foundation in pediatric massage training. I was also selected for the competitive Successful Hands grant in support of my vision of offering autism focused bodywork. 

When I'm not doing bodywork, you can find me on a dance floor, out in nature, doing authentic relating or improv games with friends, or just marinating in my present moment experience.  I have spent many years cultivating a mindfulness and embodiment practice and I’m grateful to work with wonderful teachers and mentors who have helped me be able to better navigate all of life challenges. I am committed to my volunteer work supporting the unhoused with food access and furthering my ability to practice anti-oppression work through reading, trainings, and listening to marginalized movement leaders. And, since I'm no saint, I also love binging the latest season of whatever on Netflix and eating ice cream while playing games on my phone.

Contact

(415) 302-5059 

allbodiesmassage.love@gmail.com