I am a native of the Northwest, born and raised here in Eugene, Oregon. I attended Oregon School of Massage for my initial healing arts training, and have since taken courses in Reiki, Reflexology, Trigger Point Therapy, Lomi Lomi, and Thai Massage. I have practiced Massage professionally since December of 2015 and am extremely passionate and dedicated to helping people find lasting relief from chronic pain through Massage Therapy. I bring my skills, experience, enthusiasm and strong healing energy to the table each time I massage a client. I do very deep therapeutic work, and am likely to be a good fit for you if you feel that you require deep sustained pressure throughout the entirety of your session and are seeking regular massage sessions throughout the year.āļø
I am a Licensed Massage Therapist at South Hills Massage Collective in Eugene, Oregon specializing in flowing, relaxation massage with focused areas of deep tissue work.I completed the program for massage therapy from Lane Community College in 2009 and have been licensed ever since. History and Philosophy: I began massage school intuitively and did not expect the life changes it would bring about. I discovered that I had been creating distance between my mental, emotional and physical self due to trauma and lack of coping skills, and that through massage I could gently become reacquainted with the sensations I had stored and work them back into the fabric of my being to become whole. This is the passion I bring to this healing art. Connecting with our physical bodies has become increasingly more difficult in our world due to environmental trauma and stress. This is exactly why it is so important. Massage gives us the gift of feeling, and you can expect to be supported and encouraged during our sessions. My joy is to be of service on the journey of discovery and healing that everyone is on, and respecting every person's point on that journey without judgment. Iām so excited to co-create healing with you!šāāļø
I am a skilled practitioner with over 20 years of experience providing dynamic, client-focused work. My style is soothing and relaxing while also being therapeutic and effective. I use Myofascial Release and Deep Tissue techniques in my work, and I also provide enriching services like scalp therapy and hand/foot therapy. I've worked in clinical settings, offering Motor Vehicle Accident treatment, Prenatal Massage, and Sports Medicine treatments, as well as spending over 9 years in a spa environment, blending treatment-focused work with spa amenities. My clients appreciate my thorough and thoughtful communication skills and customized treatments. My schedule availability is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday, with earlier and later appointments available.š»
Hello! I recently relocated to Eugene from Iowa, but am no stranger to the West Coast as I spent a decade each in San Francisco and Seattle in my younger years. I am loving exploring this magical place called Eugene! When I entered massage school Iād had chronic pain in three areas of my body for over a decade. I was resigned to it and thought it was the price we pay for getting older. Six months into school I was not only pain free, but was more flexible than Iād been as a kid, and I felt like I was aging in reverse! It was then that I fully grasped the therapeutic value of massage and knew in my heart I wanted to share it with others. Although I love to give a slow concentrated Swedish table Massage and would be more than happy to do that for you, I also love to offer Thai-Style Deep Tissue Massage on the mat (on the floor) where the client is fully clothed. I use my hands as well as my feet to leverage under your body weight to get deeply into glutes or around shoulder blades for a dynamic physical experience that benefits a much larger area than the one Iām pressing on. I find this style to be the most effective in alleviating pain and stiffness. I include Myofascial Release (MFR), Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique (SMRT), Sports Massage, Orthopedics, and sometimes Gua Sha (scraping) and Cupping, all included in the price. I find the human body and mind to be a fascinating and an endless source for learning. I love meeting people and understanding how our psychological state affects our physical state and vice versa. I value relationships and authenticity, great communication, and compassion. My commitment is to greet each person with unconditional positive regard, to listen for understanding, to make a safe and welcoming space for every body, and to give each person my very best work every single session.š