The Living Altar, a sanctuary of therapeutic bodywork in Boulder. Since 2005, this practice has offered specialized, trauma-informed care designed to soothe the nervous system and promote lasting, integrated wellness. With two decades of clinical experience, Selina blends traditional massage with a range of advanced modalities, including Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Oncology Massage, Biodynamic Craniosacral, and Somatic Trauma Healing.  Discover a path to nervous system regulation and holistic healing in a nurturing environment.

Licensed healthcare practitioner with 20+ years of clinical experience.

As of January 1, 2026, these are my flat rates for bodywork, NO TIPS ever necessary:

Licensed Massage Therapist (RMT) | Certified MLD Practitioner | Certified TMJD | Practitioner | Trauma Informed | Somatic Healing Practitioner

Professional Training:

• Oncology Massage and Skin Care., Greet The Day S40E/M Certified 

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Klose Certified  

• Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) & Certified Tui Na Therapist (CTT)  

• 1,500+ hours of specialized training across multiple modalities


• Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) Certification


• Somatic Psychology; Pre/Perinatal Attachment Certification, Brooks Institute


• Advanced somatic trauma trainings through Alchemical Alignment, Somatic Experiencing and Bridging Soma & Soul

• Ancestral Healing Practitioner Training
 

Experience:
• Private Practice (2004-present: and 15+ years operating trauma-informed bodywork practice
• Colorado Body Wisdom (2016-2020): Lead therapist and trainer for clinic protocols and systems
• Veterans Care (2011-Present): Medical Massage and Specialized treatment for military veterans

Areas of Expertise:

✓ Oncology care and Manual Lymphatic Drainage
✓ Trauma-informed bodywork and nervous system regulation  
✓ Craniosacral therapy for stress reduction and pain management  
✓ Somatic approaches to freeze, anxiety, depression, and PTSD  
✓ Integrative healing methodologies combining Eastern and Western practices

Current Focus: I integrate evidence-based work and somatic therapies with my lineage healing traditions in a wholistic approach to care. Combining my clinical skill with holistic care, creating therapeutic containers that support both individual healing and systems health.

Philosophy: Effective healing honors both scientific methodology and holistic wisdom, creating pathways for sustainable nervous system regulation while healing and authentic self-expression.

Licensed/Certified/Insured | Accepting new clients | Open to professional collaborations