Children (6 to 10) Massage Therapists near Tacoma, WA

I support people looking to release the pain of old wounds that weigh them down; physical, emotional and spiritual. I am a guide…gentle and attentive, funny and serious, compassionate always. I utilize low touch modalities, incorperating CranioSacral therapy Somatic Experiencing and the vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls. These are soft yet firm, grounding yet awakening and all are a catalyst in the journey of trauma healing.

With 22 years of clinical experience and 20,000+ hours of hands on time with clients, I bring a wealth of healing experience to every session. Specializing in John Barnes Myofascial Release, I gently work with the fascia, releasing the binding and holding patterns it can form over time. Unresolved injuries, accidents, scars or emotional traumas occurring with these events can leave you feeling like you are trapped in a tight web, unable to break free. But with a mix of compassion, intuition, and expertise I can help you break free! Giving lasting results not achieved in other treatments.

My ideal client is someone who could use lymph drainage (LDT). They are managing chronic toxicity from something like Lyme disease, fibromyalgia or even MS. LDT also can ease the swelling associated with cancer and its treatment. It speeds up the healing process with sprains and strains and makes us look younger too. My other favorite client needs craniosacral therapy (CST). They are dealing with something like developmental delays, ADD or sensory integration issues. It’s also good for promoting ongoing wellbeing. A baby who needs help adjusting to its new environment or who had a difficult birth will benefit in many ways from CST.

After extensive research and dissection of the human body during my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado, I went on to massage school in Washington. My understanding of the the body and especially soft tissue led to my specialty in injury treatment and sports massage which entails deep tissue work, myofascial therapy as well as relaxation techniques to help your mind and your body get to a more efficiently functioning state.

My private practice is about Functional Health and Peak Performance. My clients may have been injured, in pain, convalescing or in rehabilitation. They include athletes like dancers, musicians, tri-athletes and professional desk jockeys as well as stay at home parents and retirees. I address tension and pain, help restore balance to posture and movement, and re-educate body-mind connection for long-term healthy change. Concerned about painful treatment or modesty? My treatments can be received FULLY CLOTHED with your comfort in mind.

Bowenwork involves performing very precise, gentle movements on muscles and connective tissue. These gentle movements act as a catalyst to send powerful neurological impulses to the brain. The impulses stimulate whole brain responses, which address every system in the body - musculoskeletal structure as well as internal organs. In response, soft tissue tension is released, pain is relieved, and it's very common that structural misalignments will right themselves without any force being used by the practitioner.