Bodywork

Our therapeutic massages combines various massage techniques and somatic approaches to release physical tension, promote healing, and support nervous system regulation. This hands-on therapy helps restore balance to both body and mind through skilled touch and focused attention to areas of stored tension and stress.

How does it work?

Therapeutic touch activates mechanoreceptors in the skin and deeper tissues, sending signals to the brain that promote relaxation and reduce stress hormone production.

The pressure and movement applied during massage help release muscle tension, improve circulation, and stimulate the lymphatic system.

This physical manipulation also triggers the release of oxytocin and other beneficial neurotransmitters while reducing cortisol levels, creating a profound relaxation response in the nervous system. Additionally, bodywork can help release emotional tension stored in the physical body through targeted work on areas of chronic tension.

Backed by science

Clinical studies published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine demonstrate that massage therapy can reduce cortisol levels by up to 31% while increasing serotonin and dopamine levels by 28% and 31% respectively.

Research in the International Journal of Neuroscience shows that regular massage can improve vagal tone and heart rate variability, indicating enhanced nervous system regulation.

Studies have also documented reduced inflammation markers, improved immune function, and better pain management through consistent bodywork sessions.

Benefits of Bodywork 

Therapeutic massage has shown promise in:

  • Reduced muscle tension and pain
  • Improved nervous system regulation
  • Enhanced circulation and lymphatic flow
  • Better sleep quality
  • Reduced anxiety and stress
  • Released emotional tension
  • Accelerated exercise recovery
  • Improved joint mobility
  • Enhanced body awareness
  • Supported immune function

Integration with other modalities

Bodywork is most effective when combined with other approaches to nervous system regulation. We integrate neurofeedback with various other modalities to create a comprehensive approach to mental and physical wellbeing.

Sympathetic Dominance Protocol

Sympathetic Dominance Protocol

A psychosomatic stress reduction method that combines various modalities to identify and remove emotional blocks that express as physical symptoms.

PEMF & Infrared

PEMF & Infrared

Muscle relaxation, improved circulation and ion transportation to stimulate the body's natural recovery process.

Photobiomodulation

Photobiomodulation

Red light and Near Infrared Light of specific wavelengths interact with the mitochondria to boost ATP production (more energy).

Cold Thermogenesis

Cold Thermogenesis

Nervous system regulation training and helps to reduce inflammation, boost metabolism and improve immune function.

Gut Healing Protocol

Gut Healing Protocol

Reduce harmful bacteria and parasites, heal the gut lining and encourage growth of beneficial bacteria to boost the immune system and gut-brain connection.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

A diet and supplement protocol designed to reduce inflammation, reverse deficiencies and boost neurotransmitter production.

Heart Rate Variability Training

Heart Rate Variability Training

Up-train the parasympathetic state to lower the baseline of stress, reduce overwhelm and enhance recovery and emotional regulation.

Bodywork

Bodywork

Boost parasympathetic response, reduce tension, improve circulation and lymphatic drainage.

Art & Cooking Classes

Art & Cooking Classes

Encouraging creativity, authenticity and play. Classes include painting, macrame, chocolate-making and a Mexican cooking class.

Breathwork

Breathwork

Breathwork can elicit the parasympathetic nervous system response and, in some cases, euphoric or insightful experiences.

DROP-IN THERAPY

Drop-in therapy

Bite-sized sessions with a certified mental health professional to practice emotional processing as the opportunities arise.

Functional Movement

Functional Movement

With resistance to improve muscle tone and coordination, mitochondrial function and neurotransmitter production.

Nature therapy

Nature therapy

The healing effects of nature; grounding and negative ions from waterfalls, beaches, jungle with low-impact, endurance exercise.

QEEG & Neurofeedback

QEEG & Neurofeedback

Brain mapping to measure and assess electrical activity, followed by directed Neurofeedback to improve brain function.

Trauma Release Exercises (TRE)

Trauma Release Exercises (TRE)

Restore the body's natural mechanism for releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and trauma.

YOGA & Working-in

YOGA & Working-in

Integrate mind, body and energy, improve mood, reduce stress and build strength, flexibility and balance.

Compression Suit

Compression Suit

To improve circulation and lymphatic drainage to get rid of cellular waste and enhance regeneration.

Temazcal

Temazcal

An ancient Mesoamerican ritual using heat, steam, herbs and chanting for purification of the mind and body.

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MD,Internal medicine (Harvard)

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