I received my initial massage certification through the Monterey Institute of Touch in Carmel, Ca in 1996. I have taken many continue education classes in massage, trauma healing, pre and perinatal psychology, and infant massage. I also received a BA in Health Arts and Sciences from Goddard college in 2008. My studies focused on interpersonal neurobiology in the context of optimal development. I am passionate about the ways we impact one another and how we can support healing and transformation reciprocally through relationships. If you're curious I'd love to chat with you about it!

I offer a nurturing deep tissue and relaxation massage. I maintain a keen sense of awareness of anatomy and physiology as I intuitively customize each session based on the requests and needs of each client. Massage nurtures the unquenchable life force energy in each of us that seeks to be known and expressed. Regular massage builds our innate capacity to regulate and heal and is a necessary component in prevention and health

My approach follows that thriving in our lives is directly related to our wellness... our wellness is highly influenced by how we perceive our quality of life - and our experience in our body has a big impact on this perception. My support to you enters here - at the level of the body.

I believe that finding balance, creating a preventative lifestyle, and loving our bodies well is a journey, not a destination. Our efforts in designing our lives toward optimal is a continuum of experience, an ongoing renewal of commitment (not a one time shot), an exercise in flexibility, an expansion toward asking for and receiving support, and the discovery of our resiliency.

My philosophy encourages self-care as a priority. As we thrive in our health (mental, physical, and emotional) we are better able to meet the needs of others, the demands of life, and still have some "umph" left over to pursue our dreams. When prevention is our life style - not the occasional commitment when doom is on the horizon - we free up our life energy to thrive not merely survive. What better gift to give your loved ones, your self, and in a grand way, the world than your fully vibrant self?

I am grateful for the opportunity to support you!

Renee Hardenstein Massage Therapy

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