Kassie's Bodywork

My name is Kassie, and I am a bodyworker. I have been practicing massage for 13 years. The reason I prefer the term bodyworker is because I do more than just massage muscles. My massage is a blend of techniques to reduce inflammation, regulate the nervous system, address deep rooted tension, improve range of motion, and reduce pain. I work best with people who feel very stiff, suffer from headaches, PTSD, anxiety, mild edema, trouble relaxing, chronic injuries or tension, busy body's, and elderly who are looking to improve their quality of life.

My massage is trauma informed, which allows me to meet your nervous system where it's at, and that process starts before I even put my hands on you. I use those skills to relax or stimulate your nervous system, depending on your goals for your massage, then perform the work needed. The basis of my massage is treatment oriented. I use many different techniques and massage tools to get the best outcome including Trigger Point Therapy, Cupping, Hot Stone, Sports, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Thai Massage, Gua Sha, Fascia Blasting, and PNF, which is just a fancy way of saying I push on muscles while you stretch to improve range of motion.

The reason my clients come back is because I provide deep work that they have not received in their other massages. That can be from different reasons, but primarily its because either they:

1. Have a lot of tension and restrictions in their Fascia making it difficult for the Massage Therapist to penetrate deep enough to have a lasting widespread effect

2. Have a lot of edema and tender points making deep body work painful

3. Have trouble relaxing enough to receive the work

4. They are tense with decreased circulation preventing their own healing, and need to be stimulated and relaxed at the same time to jumpstart their own recovery.

In my Bodywork I address each of these issues individually to provide the best service that your body needs. I also practice informed consent in my practice by making sure you are actively participating in your treatment plan. I communicate what to expect during your massage especially when using massage tools or deep pressure. I ask permission before trying new modalities and tools. I have had some training in trauma informed care, but the foundation of my knowledge is fueled by my own experiences and journey to relieve tension, reduce anxiety, increase relaxation and circulation, and find a better balance within myself, and now my goal is to share what I have learned to those who wish to do the same.