My passion for massage therapy stems from my amazement with the human muscular system’s similarities and differences that simultaneously connect us and demonstrate our uniqueness. I find it important to keep this seemingly paradoxical interpretation of our physical phenomenon in mind when working with clients to help them reach their individual healing goals.  S imply put, I want to help people feel alive and well. I am constantly reminded that this looks different for everyone. Sometimes it means helping someone return to a favorite physical activity after an unexpected injury. For many athletes, getting back to their sport at full capacity allows them to return to a place where they are passionate, alive, and well. Other times, this means addressing a client ’ s chronic pain stemming from repetitive movements or postural imbalances. Free from the nagging muscular pain, they are more equipped to explore passions that promote “alive and well” within them. For many people (myself included) , receiving consistent massage is something that helps bring them back to an “alive and well” state by promoting a sense of peace and safety within the body as they practic e the skill of acceptance and experience increas ed body awareness. With increased body awareness, we are more likely to better address our body’s needs after a session as we move throughout our day s . After communicating an d reaching an understanding of your particular intentions and goals for each session, we can use a variety of techniques , including myofascial release, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, Ashiatsu, and stretching to help you reach those goals and nurture the encompassing intention of maintaining a healthy life.