My Practice

As a certified yoga and chi-gong teacher, herbalist, and devoted meditator, I offer a holistic session that is informative, therapeutic, and relaxing. My practice is a devotion to listening to the body and acknowledging all that it has to teach. In my work, I hold space to be present in our bodies in connection with ourselves and each other. Each session is a safe space for you to be supported to release physical, emotional, and energetic tension. I listen to you and your body in order to weave a massage that is full of light, love, and whatever is needed in that moment.

Your Experience

To receive is a practice of gratitude. You are invited to practice receiving, to listen to your body, and to trust the wisdom it offers you. This is the time to be present in your body and connect with yourself to release any tension or stagnant muscles and emotions that are ready to change. I hope that our sessions provide a safe space for you to practice surrendering and releasing whatever it is that is not serving you.

The Massage

I weave together Eastern and Western techniques while listening to the body with an intuitive touch. Balancing deep tissue and trigger point therapy with more subtle, energetic practices allows for release of strained muscles as well as space for you to relax into your body. Each session is a reflection of what you desire in that moment,  whether that is a deep tissue, aroma-acupressure, or Esalen massage. Each of our massage therapy sessions strives to offer just what is needed in that moment to bring your mind and body into balance. 

Schedule + Location

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

Location: Flourish Integrative Health, 1212 Farmers Lane, Suite #3, Santa Rosa, Ca 95405

Cupping Therapy

Suction cups are ancient tools used originally in eastern bodywork. They are placed or moved across the body to help massage and release muscles, energy, blood, and lymphatic fluid. The suction action of the cups helps increase blood and lymphatic circulation which supports a healthy immune system and helps move stagnancy in muscles and joints. I will move silicon cups over the body as well as placing them in specific locations. You can learn more and purchase your own cups with my favorite high quality cupping company: Lure.

Cupping can help with:

• circulating blood

• lymphatic flow - encourages detox

• releasing scar tissue and adhesions

• cellulite and stretch marks

• aid digestion

• muscle and joint pain

Aromatherapy

Essential oils are often included in sessions and sometimes are applied to specific acupressure points in a practice called aroma-acupressure. By weaving together acupressure and plant medicine the points and oil support each other by enhancing and directing each other's properties. I source only the highest quality essential oils from companies such as Young Living and DoTerra.

Aromatherapy can help with:

• immune system support

• neck & shoulder tension

• PMS & other women’s conditions

• insomnia & grounding

• mental clarity

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage stimulates the lymph system which is a system of vessels and lymph nodes that helps regulate the immune system, calm the nervous system, and transport fluid and waste through the body. This massage modality is slow, gently, and deeply relaxing to the nervous systems. I trained with the Dr. Vodder School International of Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Here are videos from the Dr. Vodder School about MLD and indications for MLD.

MLD can help with:

• immune system support

• calm the nervous system

• decrease inflammation & edema

• detoxification

• helping with scar tissue repair

• preparation and recovery from surgery

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy is a subtle practice of deep listening to the body and inviting the body into balance by releasing tension in the cranial area, spine, and sacrum. It is often experienced as a deep joint meditation. My training is with the Upledger Institute and here are their FAQs.

CST can help with:

• calm the nervous system

• release trauma from the body

• concussions

Chi Neitsang (Abdominal Massage)

Chi Neitsang is traditional Chinese abdominal massage that addresses the body from the core - the abdominal area. I have trained with Gilles Marin in the Bay Area as well as in Thailand with Pi Jem. Here is an introduction to Chi Neitsang from Gilles Marin. Sound healing through vocalizing the organ’s sounds are often integrated into Chi Neitsang because it allows for expression and harmonizing of the organ system.

Chi-Neitsang can help with:

• digestion (constipation)

• organ alignment (i.e. postpartum)

• emotional processing

• relaxation

• stagnation in the reproductive system

• detoxification

Perinatal Massage

Pregnancy and postpartum massage can support and nurture a mother during this physical and emotional intense time. Specialized massage techniques and pillows will support you throughout the massage to ensure your comfort and safety.

Perinatal massage can help with:

• relief from tense and stressed joints and muscles

• reduce inflammation and edema

• postural alignment

• quality of sleep

• emotional well-being

• ease of labor.

Oncology Massage

I provide person-specific massage sessions for those who are on the cancer journey. An oncology massage means that I adapt my practice to meet the unique and changing needs of someone undergoing treatment for cancer or who has undergone cancer treatment. My advanced training in Oncology massage gives me the tools and knowledge to offer a supportive, safe, and nourishing massage that works with the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. This massage is an adaptation of my regular techniques to serve you wherever you are at on your healing journey. Learn more about the benefits of massage for cancer client

Massage during the cancer journey can help with:

• deep relaxation

• reduce stress

• improve sleep

• ease constipation

• increase alertness and mental clarity

• reduce anxiety

• less nausea

• reduce pain 

Hakomi

Hakomi is a Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy practice that invites you into a mindful state of presence to explore their experience, find a deeper understanding of what is present, and tune into the teaching and innate wisdom of this experience. From this embodied space it is possible to ‘re-wire’ past experiences, uncover the heart of the matter, and attune to your core intelligence. The key to this practice is a practitioner who supports the client with loving-kindness and compassionately is with them in their explorations of themselves. You can learn more about Hakomi here.

Hakomi supports:

• expanding capacity to be with discomfort

• embodied presence

• processing of current and past experiences

• Explore inherent somatic ‘knowing’

• Discover wisdom and healing within yourselves

• attuning to core wisdom

schedule your Massage

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

Location: Flourish Integrative Health, 1212 Farmers Lane, Suite #3, Santa Rosa, Ca 95405

Policies

Initial Intake: A 10-30 minute intake is part of your first session. Please fill out the online intake form.

Cancellation Policy: The fee for cancelling within 48 hours of your appointment is 40% of the payment. If the cancellation is within 12 hours the fee is the full price. If you reschedule the cancellation fee will always be 40%.

Sick Policy: Please cancel an appointment if you are feeling sick with the flu or fever out of respect for my space, myself, and other clients. Massage also tends to aggravate illness, and therefore is not recommended.

Covid 19 Policy: A mask is optional during your visit.

I am committed to using only the highest-quality organic massage oils, lotions, and essential oils.