Take a New Stand in Life

Did you know that by simply changing your posture and facial expressions it is possible that you can change your emotions and confidence levels for the better?   Our nervous systems are wired such that our facial expressions and postures are linked to the way we feel inside and our ability to have positive social Read More

Breathe Freely. Get Inspired.

This is obvious when you think about it, but I’m going to state it anyway — Breathing is fundamental to your health, physically and mentally!   Inspiration (n.) -the drawing of air into the lungs; inhalation -an inspiring or animating action or influence -a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul Read More

Benefits of Zero Balancing: Introduction

Below is an introduction and overview of the benefits of Zero Balancing, a holistic mind-body therapy that can help you feel good mentally, emotionally, and physically. Six benefits of Zero Balancing: Improves breathing and joint mobility Promotes postural alignment, optimal flow of energy and inner harmony Addresses musculoskeletal pain and biomechanical imbalances Helps reduce stress-related Read More

Are you ready to heal your chronic pain?

I want to support you in reaching your wellness goals. My signature holistic therapy, Integrative Therapeutic Bodywork, is based on several forms of osteopathic, orthopedic, and neurofascial bodywork, integrated as needed, to support you in your healing and getting relief from pain that you may not have been able to achieve before. I’ve done hundreds of sessions with clients who Read More

What does a drumming circle have to do with Craniosacral and Zero Balancing bodywork?

My husband and I have been participating as often as we can in a local drumming circle in downtown Charlottesville.  Quite a large group gathers every Saturday morning, with the purpose of drumming for peace and justice in the world. You may be asking, how can drumming create peace and justice? Well, part of what happens Read More

Can Regular Bodywork Help My Menopausal Symptoms?

I recently had my annual physical check-up. When my health care provider asked what was my most important health concern at the moment, I had a few to talk about. Sleeplessness.  Weight gain.  Hot flashes.  Moodiness. Digestive disturbances.  And some others too personal to talk about here. She said, “Girlfriend, welcome to peri-menopause!” Great.  Now Read More

Am I too Fat to Get a Massage or Zero Balancing?

I’ve had people, who were desperately in need of bodywork for health reasons, tell me they would schedule one as soon as they could lose some weight and start working out more. This always takes me by surprise, because truthfully, how much a person weighs or how fit they are is the least of my concerns Read More

How Often Should I Get Bodywork?

This is one of the most asked questions I get from my clients.  My quick answer is usually “at least once a month” if the client is generally healthy. This is a good amount to feel good and keep ahead of any musculo-neuro-fascial issues that may develop from daily living. However, you may want to schedule Read More

When NOT to Get a Massage

It’s cold and flu season and I’m getting a lot of questions about whether or not it’s a good idea to get a massage before, during, or after an illness.  Here are some guidelines to keep in mind when deciding whether you are well enough for a massage.  This applies to anytime of year, not Read More

What does massage really do to improve your health?

Harmonize Your Inner Ocean It has been said that life on land became possible when there evolved the ability for creatures to carry their life-sustaining oceans with them internally. “…before aquatic organisms could achieve those decisive moments when they took to the air and the ground, a means of permanently containing within the organism an Read More