I specialize in massage therapy for clients living with complex, sensitive, or dysregulated nervous systems. My work is designed for people whose bodies do not respond well to traditional massage approaches and who need care that is slower, more adaptable, and carefully paced.
My practice focuses on supporting clients living with:
Fibromyalgia
Myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
Migraine and chronic headache disorders
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction (including dysautonomia and POTS)
Chronic pain conditions with sensory sensitivity
These conditions often overlap and share common features such as nervous system overactivation, fatigue, and difficulty tolerating physical or sensory input.
I work from a nervous-system-informed perspective. This means your session is shaped around how your body is responding in real time.
Key principles include:
Low-stimulation environment (light, sound, scent carefully controlled)
Gentle, adaptable pressure based on tolerance
Slower pacing with time built in for regulation and rest
Attention to autonomic symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, or temperature sensitivity
Support for minimizing post-session symptom flare-ups where possible
Sessions are guided by the understanding that for sensitive nervous systems, “less” is often more effective than intensity.
Your session may include:
A brief check-in about current symptoms and energy level
Adjustments to positioning for comfort and safety
Slow, intentional bodywork designed to avoid overstimulation
Permission to pause, adjust, or stop at any time
A focus on regulation rather than intensity
You do not need to push through discomfort or “tolerate” treatment. Your feedback throughout the session is central to how the work is delivered.
Have struggled to tolerate traditional massage
Experience symptom flares after physical or sensory input
Need a slower, more cautious approach to bodywork
Live with fluctuating energy or autonomic symptoms
Prefer a quiet, low-pressure therapeutic environment
Massage therapy 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.
My goal 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 whether this type of massage is appropriate for you, I’m happy to talk with you before scheduling to help determine if it’s a good fit.
My approach is designed specifically for sensitive and easily overstimulated nervous systems. Sessions are paced carefully, and we adjust pressure, positioning, and duration based on your response in real time. While everyone is different, the goal is to minimize the risk of symptom flare as much as possible.
That is exactly the type of situation this work is designed for. Sessions can be shortened, made even gentler, or focused on regulation rather than deeper bodywork. You are never expected to push through symptoms.
We can modify positioning, use gradual transitions, and adjust table setup to support your comfort. If lying flat is difficult, we will work around that safely.
This is not a high-intensity massage. It is a nervous-system-aware approach that prioritizes tolerance, regulation, and symptom sensitivity over intensity or deep pressure.
No. Many clients come in with symptoms like chronic fatigue, pain sensitivity, dizziness, or migraine patterns without a formal diagnosis. The approach is based on how your body responds, not just labels.
Some clients feel more regulated and calm, while others may feel tired or need rest afterward. We pace sessions to reduce this risk, but we also respect that sensitive nervous systems can respond variably. We will talk through what is typical for you specifically.