Do you need to escape, chill out and breathe? Do you have tight muscles or a headache that is nagging you or screaming at you for relief?  Are you recovering from an injury or accident? Maybe you have all of the above going on. Whatever the case may be, bodywork at Maire can give you the uninterrupted, targeted time and space to get back to functioning in your happy place. Maybe you want to feel better, heck, maybe you want to feel great, or, if you've got that covered right now, you know someone who could use some assistance getting there. I'm Dawn Geula, LMP and owner of Maire: Massage for Life and I'm passionate about my work. You've come to the right place.

Maire: Massage for Life was created as a sanctuary for those of us on a journey of self-improvement. No matter how far along you are on that path, Maire is a place to find shelter. Massage is about feeling good in our own skin: it's about reconnecting to ourselves and being present in the moment, challenging the nervous system with touch and movement and mindful breathing to re-educate the body and brain to feel good. It is a natural human need to want to feel recognized and understood: we all just want to feel that we matter. I created Maire as a space to know and remember that, and in our crazy, busy, technologized lives, that's big.  

From Ashiatsu (luxurious, deeper, body connecting barefoot massage) to deep lomi (a very relaxing and luxurious style of deep tissue), and MFR to reflexology and Thai "yoga" massage, I call upon a variety of techniques. No two massages are the same and collaboration with you is central. I also use side-lying and seated approaches when those will provide a better or additional angle of approach. These latter techniques are wonderful during pregnancy, allowing mother to relax comfortably and receive nurturing care during a time of great changes and demand on her body. Bodywork for me is an art and often a dance, an endeavor in which I find joy and feel honored to be practicing.

The oils, lotions, balms and other topical preparations I use in massage are carefully sourced, usually organic and are often something I have created. Though I am not actively producing my skin care line at this time, I am open to crafting custom products on demand.  

It is my passion to continually increase my knowledge and technique base through continuing education courses and self study through books, videos, networking and professional membership in ABMP, the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. In 2015 and 2016 alone I have completed ~200 continuing education hours, well above the required minimum by law.