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| STAFF | Anita H. Message Therapist |
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| I have been practicing bodywork since graduating from the Heartwood Institute in California in the 1980s. In addition to Swedish massage, my initial training included Polarity Therapy, a type of energy work based on Ayurveda. Initially at holistic clinics in Alaska and Seattle, for over 10 years I’ve been in private practice and at resorts on Orcas Island. I’ve studied reflexology, Shiatsu, deep tissue work, hot stone massage, and spa body treatments and woven them into my repertoire. Training in the special needs of cancer patients has broadened my scope of practice. My study with indigenous teachers leads me to a deep respect for the many levels of my clients’ being that are affected when I place my hands on them. Using the client’s choice of services as a guide, I try to sense exactly the pressure that will be most helpful at any moment, and know that the effects of a treatment can be profound. I am comfortable working with all ages, and in addition to relaxation-focused massage and spa treatments, I treat people experiencing serious illness, grief/trauma, pregnancy, or life transitions, as well as injuries and stress-related tensions and imbalances. |
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