How long is a full-body session?
Approximately one hour and forty-five minutes; this includes setting up and taking down the table; doing an intake interview on health history and current concerns; hands-on time on the table (usually about 75 minutes); and closure conversation.
Why does it take an hour and forty-five minutes?
I'm slow. Also, the bodywork itself takes place on body-time, not clock-time, or marketplace time. I also call it "somatic time". Somatic time is slower than clock time.
How much does it cost?
Ideally I receive $150 for a full-body session. This is on the low end of the going rate, considering my level of experience, training and skill. Since I want to make my work as accessible as possible, I offer a sliding scale fee. This means that if you cannot afford $150, I will accept a lower payment, depending on both of our circumstances. I am also open to barter.
Can I get a shorter session for less money?
Yes. If I telescope the entire process into approximately one hour, the cost is $100. I am willing to slide that scale down to $85. I am also open to barter. It's hard for me to cram it all into one hour and feel satisfied with it, but I can try.
Is this bodywork suitable for all ages?
Because it is extremely gentle, my work is especially suited to elders. I also love to work with children and teens. I consider it a great opportunity to offer positive body-based educational experiences to young people.
All genders?
As a practitioner, I am an ally to people of all genders and gender identities. I have experience working with people before and after gender-shifting surgeries.
All racial identities?
I listen to your body, in this moment, both in the context of our personal histories and the social context that we share. I am “white” and anti-racist. I am aware of how white the somatic fields tend to be, and am interested in sharing this therapeutic/educational work across lines of racial difference.
Is this work for me if I am differently-abled or disabled?
I welcome clients of all kinds of ability. I have worked with people who use wheelchairs and crutches. The work is for you if you are open to learning and growing by using mindful touch and movement.
Why don’t you just call it “massage”?
Though I am certified and licensed as a massage therapist, and massage techniques are among those I employ, the most important elements in my work are 1) bodymind awareness, and 2) awareness of how all areas of the bodymind are dynamically related.
Massage is one of the approaches I use to facilitate these kinds of awareness. Other approaches are Alexander Technique, Feldenkreis, Pilates, yoga, modern dance and ballet.
Approximately one hour and forty-five minutes; this includes setting up and taking down the table; doing an intake interview on health history and current concerns; hands-on time on the table (usually about 75 minutes); and closure conversation.
Why does it take an hour and forty-five minutes?
I'm slow. Also, the bodywork itself takes place on body-time, not clock-time, or marketplace time. I also call it "somatic time". Somatic time is slower than clock time.
How much does it cost?
Ideally I receive $150 for a full-body session. This is on the low end of the going rate, considering my level of experience, training and skill. Since I want to make my work as accessible as possible, I offer a sliding scale fee. This means that if you cannot afford $150, I will accept a lower payment, depending on both of our circumstances. I am also open to barter.
Can I get a shorter session for less money?
Yes. If I telescope the entire process into approximately one hour, the cost is $100. I am willing to slide that scale down to $85. I am also open to barter. It's hard for me to cram it all into one hour and feel satisfied with it, but I can try.
Is this bodywork suitable for all ages?
Because it is extremely gentle, my work is especially suited to elders. I also love to work with children and teens. I consider it a great opportunity to offer positive body-based educational experiences to young people.
All genders?
As a practitioner, I am an ally to people of all genders and gender identities. I have experience working with people before and after gender-shifting surgeries.
All racial identities?
I listen to your body, in this moment, both in the context of our personal histories and the social context that we share. I am “white” and anti-racist. I am aware of how white the somatic fields tend to be, and am interested in sharing this therapeutic/educational work across lines of racial difference.
Is this work for me if I am differently-abled or disabled?
I welcome clients of all kinds of ability. I have worked with people who use wheelchairs and crutches. The work is for you if you are open to learning and growing by using mindful touch and movement.
Why don’t you just call it “massage”?
Though I am certified and licensed as a massage therapist, and massage techniques are among those I employ, the most important elements in my work are 1) bodymind awareness, and 2) awareness of how all areas of the bodymind are dynamically related.
Massage is one of the approaches I use to facilitate these kinds of awareness. Other approaches are Alexander Technique, Feldenkreis, Pilates, yoga, modern dance and ballet.