bodywork by lily

warm welcomes~*
it is my joy to encourage rest and reconnection with our bodies through massage therapy.

i approach massage as working with your nervous system foremost, especially your autonomic nervous system which is split into the sympathetic (fight-or-flight; responding to stressful situations) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest; aims to bring body to a state of calm). no matter how long or deep i work on a muscle, there won’t be much benefit if your nervous system isn’t feeling relaxed. the demands, pace, and disparities of this world we have inherited, especially within an urban environment, has our sympathetic nervous system overworked and our bodies in a constant state of stress that can manifest through all kinds of ailments. massage can aid in recovery and restoration of balance between the two systems, as well as improve circulation, release feel good hormones, reduce muscle strain and tension, boost immunity, and strengthen mind-body connection for a greater sense of peace and wholeness. 

our bodies can endure and normalize so much discomfort and pain, and hold generations of trauma, but they also possess a deep instinctual will and ability to heal themselves. it’s my desire to provide a safe, dreamy space where you can embody that will, with the help of therapeutic guidance and touch. 

i’m honored to be trusted with your body.
i’m grateful to be a part of your healing.
looking forward to being in touch!

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