Somatic Bodywork
Somatic bodywork is a hands-on, body-centered approach to healing that recognizes the body as a living record of our experiences, relationships, and life stories. Through skilled touch, movement, awareness, and collaboration, this work creates opportunities to listen more deeply to the wisdom of the body and support its natural capacity for healing, regulation, and restoration.
Healing often begins when we are given the opportunity to slow down, feel what is present, and experience safe, intentional touch within a supportive therapeutic relationship. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, somatic bodywork invites us to explore the deeper patterns that may be contributing to tension, pain, disconnection, or imbalance.
Drawing from more than two decades of study and practice—including Myofascial Release, Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports Massage, Thai Massage, Lomi Lomi, Ashiatsu, yoga therapeutics, somatic therapy, dance, breathwork, prenatal and postpartum care, energetic balancing practices, functional movement, and nervous system regulation—I weave together a variety of approaches to create an individualized experience tailored to your unique needs and goals.
A special focus of my practice is abdominal and pelvic health. Through Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy and complementary bodywork approaches, I support digestive function, elimination, reproductive and menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, scar tissue healing, pelvic balance, and sexual wellness, including concerns related to erectile dysfunction. This work can also be profoundly supportive for those recovering from sexual trauma and rebuilding a sense of safety, trust, and connection within their bodies.
The body is constantly communicating
Through sensation, tension, pain, posture, breath, and movement, it tells the story of how we have adapted to our lives and experiences. This work exists to help you slow down, listen, and develop a deeper relationship with the wisdom of your body. As patterns of holding begin to soften, greater ease, awareness, resilience, and vitality become possible.
The Foundation
The body is not a problem to be fixed, but a source of information, wisdom, and guidance. Symptoms often arise within a larger context that includes stress, trauma, relationships, environment, and the ways we have learned to move through the world.
By listening to the nervous system and working with the body rather than against it, we create the conditions for healing to emerge with greater ease, resilience, and trust.
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Integrative Bodywork — Drawing from a variety of hands-on healing traditions, including Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports Massage, Thai Massage, Lomi Lomi, and Ashiatsu, these approaches support relaxation, recovery, circulation, mobility, and a deeper sense of connection within the body.
Myofascial Release (MFR) — Gentle sustained pressure that helps release restrictions within the connective tissue system
Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy — Traditional abdominal massage supporting digestive, reproductive, and pelvic health
Yoga Therapeutics — Simple movement and awareness practices that support mobility, regulation, and healing
Somatic Awareness & Nervous System Support — Practices that help build awareness, regulation, and connection with the body's signals
Breathwork Practices — Breath-based tools that support relaxation, regulation, and integration
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Abdominal & Pelvic Health
Through Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy and complementary bodywork approaches, this work supports digestive health, elimination, pelvic balance, menstrual wellness, fertility, reproductive health, scar tissue healing, and sexual vitality.
Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum Support
The body undergoes tremendous change throughout the reproductive journey. Bodywork can offer support during preconception, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the many physical and emotional transitions that accompany these seasons of life.
Trauma-Informed Bodywork
For those recovering from sexual trauma, boundary violations, or experiences that have impacted their relationship with their bodies, sessions are approached with deep respect for consent, autonomy, pacing, and safety. This work is not about pushing through discomfort, but about creating opportunities to reconnect with the body in ways that feel supportive, empowering, and restorative.
This work may be for you if you are:
Seeking support with fertility, menstrual health, or pelvic balance
Navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or major reproductive life transitions
Healing from sexual trauma, boundary violations, or stored emotional pain
Navigating digestive concerns such as bloating, constipation, or abdominal discomfort
Integrating scar tissue from surgeries, including C-sections, or experiencing tension in the abdomen and pelvis
Living with chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, or feeling disconnected from your body
Living with chronic pain, tension, or patterns of holding that have not fully responded to other approaches
Recovering from stress, burnout, or illness and seeking a deeper connection with your body's signals and needs
Exploring spirituality or working with psychedelics and wanting grounded preparation and integration support
Ready to deepen body awareness, intuition, and emotional resilience
Whether you are at the beginning of your healing journey or deep in your process, this work meets you where you are and honors your pace.
What becomes possible
Through Abdominal Therapy
꩜ Improved pelvic, menstrual, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and reproductive health
꩜ Greater support for pelvic floor function, core integration, and abdominal healing
꩜ Increased comfort and resilience throughout preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum transitions
꩜ Improved digestion, elimination, and abdominal comfort
꩜ Support for scar tissue healing and abdominal mobility
꩜ Enhanced pelvic circulation and sexual wellness
Through Somatic Bodywork Techniques
꩜ Reduced pain, tension, and physical discomfort
꩜ Greater ease and freedom of movement
꩜ Increased awareness of nervous system patterns and stress responses
꩜ Greater connection to the body and its signals
꩜ Enhanced emotional resilience and self-awareness
꩜ A greater sense of grounding, presence, and vitality
꩜ Increased capacity to process and integrate life's experiences
꩜ A deeper relationship with the body's innate wisdom and healing intelligence
꩜ A stronger sense of meaning, purpose, and direction
The Container
Each session is a collaborative, consent-based experience designed to help you feel safe, supported, and empowered in your body.
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We begin with a conversation about your health history, current concerns, and intentions for the session.
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Rather than following a single modality, I draw from a variety of bodywork, somatic, and movement-based traditions to create an individualized experience. Sessions may incorporate myofascial release, abdominal therapy, breathwork, therapeutic movement, nervous system support, and other approaches that best support your goals, comfort, and stage of healing.
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You’ll be guided to tune into your internal experience, helping you build a deeper connection with your body's signals and wisdom.
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When appropriate, we may incorporate breathwork or therapeutic yoga-based movements to support muscle engagement, mind-body integration and nervous system regulation.
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You’ll receive personalized recommendations and learn simple at-home practices, including self-abdominal massage when appropriate, to continue your healing between sessions.
Sessions are paced according to your comfort and readiness, honoring your autonomy every step of the way. Over time, this work supports not only physical relief, but also greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a deeper relationship with the body's wisdom.
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Initial Session
120 Minutes — $200
Your first session includes a comprehensive intake process, health history review, discussion of your goals and intentions, and hands-on bodywork. If we are incorporating abdominal therapy, this session also includes instruction in Your Abdominal Massage (YAM) for ongoing self-care at home.
Follow-Up Sessions
60 Minutes — $100
90 Minutes — $150
120 Minutes — $200
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There is no prescribed timeline for this work. Some clients benefit from weekly or biweekly sessions during periods of healing and recovery, while others seek support as needed. Together, we will find a rhythm that honors your goals, needs, and readiness.
Ready to take the next step?
Schedule a complimentary 20-minute discovery call to explore your intentions, ask questions, and determine whether this work feels like the right fit.