Certified Massage & Movement Therapy

At the heart of my bodywork is
curiosity and compassion.

I see bodywork as an art form. It’s both a conversation and a dance between two people. To be truly effective, active listening and trust are essential. Just as each practitioner is unique in their knowledge, intuition and empathic abilities, so is each client in their approach to receiving treatments. The conversation and dance are continually evolving and ever changing, and so no two sessions are alike.

When you touch one thing with deep awareness, you touch everything.

Thich Nhat Hanh

I work from my studio on Galiano Island, overlooking our 2 acre farm.

Here I fuse Thai massage, fascial stretch therapy and deep tissue massage techniques into my practice. I also weave hot stone, craniosacral and lomilomi when needed. Each session is unique and catered to my clients’ specific needs, desires and abilities. We often decide together, on the day, which type of treatment will most benefit you. During sessions we focus on our breath. This helps to facilitate deeper physical and emotional presence. Hot towels and natural oils, creams and salves are used.

Thai massage and stretch therapy are movement based modalities that largely focus on the fascial system, while Thai also focuses on the sen energy lines. Gently opening these areas reduces stress, promotes freedom of movement and optimizes well-being on all levels. Clients receive support for chronic and acute health concerns related to pain, tension, joint mobility, sciatica, spinal compression, hip flexibility, sleep, digestion and nervous system release. Elements of acupressure, compression, traction and rocking combine to create a highly effective treatment.

From ancient practices like lomilomi, shiatsu and thai massage to more recent modalities like craniosacral and myofascial release therapy, there is a shared understanding that memories are not just stored in the brain, but in every cell of the human body. The body remembers. Thus it’s my intention to help facilitate whatever openings and releases need to happen - whether mind, body or spirit. It’s my joy and honour to be of service to you.