Our Mission

Bridging the gap between traditional relaxation bodywork and cutting edge pain science to facilitate relief from pain and movement-restricting tension, and to promote deep rest and relaxation from skin cell to sense of self. 

Explore the theories that guide our work

Dermoneuromodulation

Coined by Diane Jacobs, PT, DermoNeuroModulation is a novel way of understanding manual therapy. By approaching the skin (dermo-) with the intent to move the nerves (neuro-) we allow the nervous system to change (modulate). Within the context of a session, this is a very gentle form of bodywork. Communication between client and therapist helps identify areas where nerves contributing to muscle tension or pain reach the surface of the skin. Simply moving the skin and positioning the body in neural-neutral positions can alleviate the discomfort caused by these nerves.

swedish massage

Often scorned as "merely" a relaxation massage, the soothing strokes of this modality actually have profound effects on stress. Gliding pressure and gentle kneading ease body and mind into a quiet respite from the anxieties of day-to-day life. No matter what your therapeutic goals are, being able to comfortably relax has profound benefits.

Pain science

Myths and misconceptions about the cause and nature of pain make it difficult to find relief, especially with chronic pain. The longer pain persists, the less accurate its message becomes. While dermoneuromodulation uses gentle touch to target communication within the nervous system, pain education uses new definitions of pain to bring better understanding to personal pain stories. The more accurately we understand pain, the more efficiently and effectively we can manage it.