Specialty Care: Nervous System Therapy & Bodywork -
I specialize in supportive bodywork for clients living with complex, sensitive, or dysregulated nervous systems. Appointments detailed below are offered and intentionally designed for individuals whose bodies do not respond well to traditional, high-intensity massage, and who require care that is slower, highly adaptable, and carefully paced.
These specific appointments focus on supporting clients living with:
Fibromyalgia and widespread chronic pain
ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
Migraine and chronic headache disorders
Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction (including Dysautonomia and POTS)
Sensory Processing Sensitivity and chronic stress burnout
These conditions often overlap, sharing common features such as nervous system overactivation, profound fatigue, and difficulty tolerating physical or sensory input.
Choose Your Pathway
Because sensitive systems fluctuate from day to day, I offer two distinct appointments to support your recovery. We will collaborate at the start of every session to ensure the chosen method matches your body's daily tolerance.
Nervous-System Informed Massage - The N-SIM Method™
Up to 90 Minutes — $180
The Approach: A dedicated, massage-based approach specifically engineered for sensitive nervous systems.
What it includes: Slow, intentional bodywork, supportive positioning, and gentle-to-firm grounding touch. This session gently co-regulates your system while addressing physical muscle tension without pushing your body into overstimulation.
The Nervous System Reset
60 Minutes — $120
The Approach: A quiet, deeply relaxing experience inspired by craniosacral therapy.
What it includes: Light, supportive touch and therapeutic stillness to encourage deep grounding and nervous system settling. This pathway is completely free of traditional massage strokes, gliding techniques, or intense physical work—ideal for high-flare or low-energy days.
My Core Principles
For your N-SIM or Reset appointment, I work strictly from a nervous-system-informed perspective, meaning your session is entirely shaped around how your body is responding in real time.
Low-Stimulation Environment: Lighting, sound, and scents are carefully controlled and minimized.
Adaptable Pressure: Every stroke is delivered based on your systemic tolerance, not a rigid routine.
Pacing for Regulation: Slower transitions with built-in time for your body to rest and integrate the touch.
Autonomic Awareness: Continuous attention to symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, or temperature sensitivity.
Flare Prevention: Proactive adjustments to minimize post-session symptom flare-ups wherever possible.
For sensitive nervous systems, “less” is consistently more effective than intensity.
What You Can Expect in an N-SIM or Reset Session
Collaborative Check-In: A brief discussion about your current symptoms and energy levels before touch begins.
Safe Positioning: Custom table adjustments to protect blood pressure, joints, and comfort.
Absolute Autonomy: Permanent permission to pause, change, or completely stop the session at any time.
Zero Pressure: You never need to push through discomfort or “tolerate” treatment. Your feedback is central to how the work is delivered.
A Session May Be a Good Fit If You:
Have struggled to tolerate traditional, deep-tissue, or Swedish massage.
Frequently experience symptom flares after physical or sensory input.
Need a cautious, highly communicative approach to bodywork.
Live with fluctuating daily energy or autonomic symptoms.
Prefer a quiet, low-pressure therapeutic environment.
Please note: Bodywork is not a treatment or cure for any medical condition. This work is intended to support comfort, relaxation, and nervous system regulation within your individual tolerance.
Philosophy of Care
The goal of the N-SIM and Reset sessions is to provide bodywork that respects the limits and signals of your nervous system, rather than overriding them. For many clients with complex chronic conditions, feeling safe and in control during bodywork is just as important as the techniques used.
If you are unsure which appointment pathway is appropriate for you, I am happy to talk with you before scheduling to help determine which is a good fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will bodywork make my symptoms worse?
My entire practice is built to minimize this risk. Sessions are paced carefully, and we adjust pressure, positioning, and duration based on your response in real time. While everyone is different, the goal of both the N-SIM Method™ and the Reset is to minimize the risk of a symptom flare as much as possible.
What if I have a flare or low-energy day?
That is exactly what this work is designed for. If you book an N-SIM session but arrive too exhausted for massage, we can seamlessly pivot to the Nervous System Reset pathway. We can shorten the session, focus entirely on stillness, and prioritize quiet regulation over physical bodywork. You are never expected to push through symptoms here.
I have dysautonomia / POTS—can I tolerate lying down?
Yes. We can modify positioning, use gradual elevation transitions, and adjust the table setup to support your cardiovascular comfort. If lying completely flat triggers dizziness or tachycardia, we will work around that safely (such as working semi-reclined or side-lying).
How is this different from a "typical" massage?
This is not a high-intensity, deep-tissue massage designed to "break up knots." It is a nervous-system-aware approach that prioritizes systemic tolerance, safety, and symptom sensitivity over intense physical pressure.
Do I need a diagnosis to book?
No. Many clients come in with symptoms like chronic fatigue, pain sensitivity, dizziness, or migraine patterns without a formal medical label. The approach is based on how your body responds in real time, not just clinical labels.
What should I expect after a session?
Some clients feel instantly regulated, grounded, and calm, while others may feel tired and require a nap or quiet rest afterward. We pace sessions to reduce the risk of crashes, but we also respect that sensitive nervous systems respond variably. We will talk through what is typical for your specific body.