I specialize in, and am most sought after for, deep tissue therapeutic massage, pressure point work and stretching.

I like to work on a body, identify areas of holding and tension, and help alleviate pain. While I can neither legally diagnose nor treat an illness, I can help you to feel your body, increase your body awareness and perhaps invite you to be in the moment, relax and breath fully, deeply and peacefully.

Before we begin, we talk. You tell me about your body – your aches and pains, or injuries or fears – and we tailor your session to your needs. Touch may be deep or moderate, but the treatment should not cause overt pain for long periods of time. It is your responsibility to share any health issues or problems which might affect your massage. I will respect your wishes. If you don’t want your tummy touched, I won’t; if you want the focus to be on your shoulders, I will. You choose the type of music, massage cream, aromatherapy, method of draping (sheet or towel), and how warm you would like to feel.

My philosophy is to treat you with dignity and to listen to your body with the ears of my heart.  In return, you will treat me with respect by showing up on time, paying on time,  treating me as a highly educated and trained professional, and being clean (if you have a strong body odor – or even strong cologne - it makes it very difficult for me to focus and you’re not going to enjoy the session if you’re covered in sand, sweat and dirt).

My bodywork is integrative. This means that I incorporate various techniques which I have learned into each session. These techniques may include Swedish, Shiatsu, Sports, Yoga, Breema, Lomi Lomi, myofascial release, and/or other techniques.

Massage is not appropriate if you have open wounds, active herpes, lice, scabies, poison ivy, the cold or flu, a fever, or any potentially contagious skin or respiratory condition. I don’t discriminate and gladly work with men and women, any age range, LGBT folk, and those who are physically challenged (as there are steps leading up to my studio, my space is not wheelchair accessible).

My bodywork focus is not gentle or general relaxation massage; if that is what you want, please contact one of the other independent massage therapists I have listed underResources.

I am a  long time member of the Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) and am licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Professional Licensure, Board of Massage Therapy. In addition, I am accredited as  a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through Yoga Alliance.