Massage & Bodywork by Danielle
Customized Massage Therapy for Your Unique Needs
Evidence-Based & Trauma-Informed Massage:
What is it?
My practice is built on a deep commitment to your well-being. My priority is to provide therapeutic massage that is not only effective but also delivered in a safe, respectful, and empowering environment. To achieve this, my approach is built on two core pillars: Evidence-Based Practice and Trauma-Informed Care.
Evidence-Based Massage Therapy
Evidence-based massage therapy is a client-centered approach that moves beyond generic routines. It involves a thoughtful and systematic process where I integrate three key components to create the most effective treatment plan for you:
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The Best Available Scientific Research: I stay informed on current scientific studies and literature. This means using techniques and methods that have been researched and shown to be effective for specific conditions. When appropriate for your goals, I will utilize specific massage protocols that were employed in formal research settings to test their efficacy.
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My Clinical Expertise: I draw upon my extensive training, practical experience, and clinical reasoning. This includes a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology to accurately assess your condition, identify the root cause of your symptoms, and apply the most appropriate techniques with skill and precision.
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Your Unique Values and Goals: Your treatment is always about you. We begin with a thorough intake and assessment to understand your health history, your current concerns, and what you hope to achieve. Your preferences, comfort level, and personal goals are central to every decision we make together regarding your care.
What This Means for You
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All effective massage is therapeutic, whether it be a general relaxation-focused session, or something more specific, can be profoundly beneficial for the body and mind. My specific approach builds on this by integrating modalities that have a strong foundation in provable, measurable outcomes. This ensures your session is not only beneficial but also purposeful and targeted to your unique goals. It's fundamentally important to me that my work is backed by integrity, so you can be confident that the trust you place in me is well-founded.
Trauma-Informed Massage Therapy
Trauma-Informed Care is not a specific type of massage, but rather a foundational approach to care that recognizes the potential for a person's life experiences to impact their health and their experience during a session. It is a framework built on ensuring the physical, psychological, and emotional safety of every single client, regardless of their history.
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The core principles of my trauma-informed approach include:​
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Safety: My first and most important goal is to create an environment where you feel completely safe and secure.
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Trustworthiness and Transparency: I earn your trust by being clear and open. I will explain what I plan to do, what you can expect to feel, and why I am doing it. There are no surprises.
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Empowerment, Voice, and Choice: You are in control of your session at all times. This means you have the power to choose which areas are worked on, the level of pressure used, and to stop or change the plan at any moment for any reason, without needing to explain why.
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Collaboration: I work with you, not on you. Your session is a partnership. I value your feedback and encourage open communication throughout your time with me.
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Consent is Key: I engage in a clear and continuous consent process. I will ask for permission before touching any area of your body and ensure the draping I use always makes you feel secure and comfortably covered.
Why This Matters for Everyone
While this approach is essential for survivors of trauma, it creates a better experience for all clients. Everyone deserves to be treated with the utmost respect, to have their boundaries honored, and to feel empowered in their own healthcare journey. This framework ensures that your massage session is a truly healing, restorative, and positive experience.