"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or we can rejoice because thorn bushes have roses"
Vera Massage Studio is Trauma Informed, meaning the Trauma Informed Massage Therapist has expertise working with clients that have health conditions such as CPTSD, PTSD, anxiety/depression, ADHD, bi-polar disorder etc.
Trauma Informed Massage sessions are built on safety, trust and transparency.
We will asses your level of body awareness, do a down regulation body scan and breath practice and then gently transition into massage.
The massage uses long, slow compressive strokes that encourage the brain to send a signal of safety to the the nervous system.
All thoughts, feelings and emotions (positive and negative) that surface during these sessions are welcomed with compassion and understanding,
We use a salutogenic approach - We will focus on your competencies and capacities. You will learn ways to regulate your nervous system through breath-work and body awareness tools, to create a healthy foundation for the mind and body to thrive and connect.
All sessions are customizable to your individual needs and what works best for you.
Massage Therapist and owner - Taylor, specializes in Trauma Informed Massage. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Trauma Support Specialist, Certified Meditation Teacher, has an advanced certification in QEEG and Neurofeedback. She is currently working on obtaining her certification as a Trauma and Resiliency Life Coach. Additionally, she works with the Psoas (SO-AS) muscle - A muscle that stores emotions on a cellular level - and the vagus nerve.
Massage Therapist Allya has been a licensed massage therapist since 1999. She specializes in Deep Tissue, Reflexology and injury treatment. Her experience combined with her expertise showcases her knowledge of the human body and treatment solutions, each massage is of the highest quality.
We also offer:
-Deep Tissue
-Therapeutic Massage
-Medical Massage
-Pregnancy Massage
-Reflexology
All sessions include complimentary aroma therapy and hot towels.
With your health in mind, we use organic locally sourced lotions & oils.
We do not accept insurance or bill insurance directly. However, check with your insurance to see if you have out-of-network benefits for massage as part as your plan. If so, we can provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.