A quick note: I'm taking some time away from the practice this fall and plan to be back in January 2027. You're welcome to email in the meantime, though replies may be slower than usual. Our nervous systems handle a lot of sensation. Some of that sensation comes from outside, through our eyes, ears, nose, mouth and skin. But there is another whole realm of sensation that comes from inside of our bodies. That is interoception. Some of those sensations can be quite strong: a fu

I have been fascinated by Craniosacral therapy for decades. I first received this work when I was pregnant with my eldest, way back in the 20th Century. Since then, I went to massage school, had another kid, moved across the country, and honed my bodywork for over 20 years. I took my first Craniosacral training in 2009 and have taken many more courses throughout the years. In 2016 I completed the third level of training at Bastyr University which was wonderful. I had a hard t

breathwork is medicine we always carry with us

This past year has been challenging for everyone. Between health and economic uncertainty on one hand, and social isolation, increased tribalism, and much personal loss on the other, we have all been faced with incredible stress. I know that the past year would have been a lot harder had I not made it a priority to meditate regularly. I have played around with meditation for years, but have never really given it the attention it deserves until last year. I first heard of medi

In his book Somatics, Thomas Hanna, Ph.D. tackles the medical assumption that pain and degeneration are the inevitable result of the aging process. Not only that, he offers a simple plan to recover lost flexibility, balance, and posture. His exercises, he assures us, will bring us back into connection with our lost mobility while reducing pain and discomfort. It almost sounds too good to be true. But is it? Most people suffer from pain and discomfort at some point in their li