Bodywork
I am honoured to offer Holistic Bodywork sessions from my home studio in Whaletown on Cortes Island, BC.
Circled by ancient Cedar trees, it is a quiet and nourishing place to rest and receive.
I also offer treatments at MA Wellness in Victoria BC, and in the warmth and safety of your own home through Mobile Massage
I specialize in:
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Ayurvedic Abhyanga & Shirodhara
Hot Stone Massage
Myofascial Release
Reflexology
Holistic Bodywork
I have a 2,200 hour Massage Therapy Diploma from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, and over 20+ years of massage therapy experience. I offer holistic bodywork sessions that address physical pain and tension, and spiritual renewal and rejuvenation. Every bodywork session I give is unique - I take time listen, deeply, to what your system is needing. I integrate many different therapies into each session. I use hot stone massage, deep tissue, myofascial release and trigger point therapy for unwinding and releasing tight and chronic stuck muscles. I also lean into biodynamic craniosacral therapy, reflexology and Ayurveda to support your energetic and spiritual being.
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is a non-manipulative osteopathic modality that can be offered on it's own or as part of a clinical counselling session. In a Biodynamic Craniosacral session, I offer attuned, light touch to different parts of your body in a health-oriented, non-directive, and non-judgemental way. There is a deep cellular restructuring that occures in the nervous systmem when the body is immersed in a field of attuned touch. Touch that listens deeply, without trying to change or fix. Touch that is alligned with your systems inherent treatment plan.
BCST is supportive for emotional, physical and energetic imbalances. It can support you to process, integrate and release emotional discharge held in the body. It is supportive for stress, PTSD, nervous system disregulation, sleep disturbances, migraines and headaches, TMJ issues, depression and anxiety, and developmental re-patterning.
Ayurvedic Bodywork
Abhyanga is a 75 min full body hot stone massage.
To begin, warm oil is poured over the entire body including the stomach and sternum. I use long stroke Ayurvedic techniques specifically designed to move and clear stagnant energy. Traditionally called Shila Abhyanga, this treatment offers earth energy through the placement of heated stones on the body. The penetrating warmth of the stones helps to sooth soar and tired muscles, and ground and balance the vata element and the overactive mind, inducing a tranquil and quiet state on the nervous system. To end, energetic points on the body called marma points are stimulated to restore life back to your system.
Next, Warm oil is poured over the Ajna chakra (or third eye) in a continuous steam for 20 - 30 minutes. This traditional Ayurvedic treatment is called Shirodhara and it aids in calming the mind, clearing stagnant thought patterns and bringing new life into your system. Other benefits include clearing and cleansing through physical and energetic release, and increased vitality and feelings of health and wellbeing for the body, mind and spirit.
Holistic Bodywork Rates
60 min | $125
90 min | $165
Mobile Massage Rates
60 min or 90 min | + $50 per trip
Ayurvedic Bodywork: Abhyanga & Shirodhara
120 min | $200