Release, Relax, Unwind
THE ART OF LISTENING
My relationship to bodywork began through managing my own pain, from an extreme case of whiplash in my early teens. In an effort to find some comfort after major jaw surgery, I began practicing yoga. I found great relief through this and from the many forms of bodywork that I received.
Listen and silent carry the same letters. And, when we silence the story running through our minds, we listen to our bodies. When we feel comfortable in our own skin, we open our awareness to the possibilities of mystery, wisdom and knowing. We hear more clearly what our bodies are asking for, we make different choices, and we can be our own best advocates and healers. I am endlessly inspired by the adaptability of the body.
My hope is to facilitate a deepening connection, for each person I work with, in their process of embodiment. A safe awakening to their unique inner space.
I welcome you to explore the expanding universe inside of you...with me.
~Pili
FOCUS
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Certified Instructor for Massage In Schools Program (MISP)
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Certified Advanced Myofascial Therapist, CAMT I & II, Advanced-Trainings.com
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Yoga Teacher Training (Iyengar), Inner Dance Studio with Lynne Minton
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Certified Massage Therapist, University of Alaska
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Craniosacral Therapy Level 1, Upledger Institute
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Healing Touch, Colorado Center for Healing Touch
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Massage Certification, Gatekey School of Mind-Body Integration Studies
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Certified by David Palmer, Skilled Touch Institute of Chair Massage
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BA in Art, Emphasis Photography, UC Santa Cruz
"When you touch one thing with deep awareness,
you touch everything."
- Lao Tzu
~in honor of all the teachers who have touched my life, I express my deepest gratitude for all the ways you have impacted my work, listening, and how I touch others~
manual therapy
testimonials
"Pili is a gifted healer and a real professional. For my body pain
stemming from spinal and joint problems, her work creates balance, strength and healthy range of motion. My therapy with Pili has both treated and prevented injuries. I have learned a lot from her!" -Chris C.
age 40
Family Physician
"I first started working with Pili when I was suffering from chronic plantar fasciitis, then continued to work with her for low back and leg flexibility. I was impressed by her knowledge of anatomy and efficient use of each session. She gave me practical exercises to do outside of visits that I could incorporate into my day.
-Katie O.
age 42
OBGYN
combines hands on work which may include; myofascial realease, cranial and visceral work, movement work and reeducation, therapeutic exercises and relaxation. if you are wanting to resolve pain issues, chronic or acute, address movement patterns or rehab from an accident or surgery, etc.
no lotions or oils used, dress in sports shorts and bras, that allow for full range of motion of shoulders and hips, and allows for the alignment of your body to be seen.
testimonials
myofascial release
I am an in network provider for Blue Cross and out of network for Aetna. please refer to the forms for insurance billing if you are interested in this service
BODYWORK THERAPY
A bodywork session combines many different modalities of hands on work, which may include; myofascial work, massage, cranial sacral and visceral work, breath awareness, movement and reeducation, therapeutic exercises and, of course, relaxation. I have found this approach to be beneficial, if you are wanting to resolve pain issues, chronic or acute, address movement patterns, or rehab from an accident or surgery, etc.
I will often give homework and suggestions for movement options and support.
I use a minimum to no lotions or oils, and ask that you refrain from applying any prior to your appointment. Please dress in shorts and sports bras, that allows for full range of motion of shoulders and hips, and for the alignment of your body to be seen.
I am a preferred provider for Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield and am able to bill for most insurance. Please refer to the FORMS tab for insurance billing information if you are interested in this service.
TESTIMONIALS
There really are no words for the gratitude I feel for having found Pili; working with her feels like a warm and bright light of hope after many years facing physical pains and challenges that have gone perpetually undiagnosed, dismissed, and improperly treated when I have sought help. Pili listens so wholly, to my words and to my body, with a remarkable balance of exquisite tenderness (even when going deep), profound attentiveness, and evident knowledge and skill. She encourages me to be an active participant: she seeks (and listens to! and believes!) my live feedback; she asks me to deepen and notice her work with my own intentional movements; and, she invites me to learn new ways of moving and breathing to take home with me. She has been able to identify and start to alleviate the sources of some of my most persistent pains...to better understand and listen to my own body and what it needs, in ways that make much intuitive sense, but to which I had never before been exposed. I feel deep safety in her presence; my nervous system is at ease, such that I can be truly receptive to all she has to offer. She is gentle with and respectful of my whole being, physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. She has also been gracious with and welcoming of my transgender identity and body — with her, I can just be human. Pili is a gift in my life and in this world.
- Elijah T., age 25, Nanny, Tutor, and Clinical Social Work student
Pili has a deep and intimate knowledge of biomechanics and the influence of emotional, spiritual and physical forces on the body. I have received bodywork from Pili for 12 years, She is continually growing professionally and expanding her knowledge, technique and insight into the human body. Her thoroughness includes exploration of physical and emotional contributors to discomfort, and suggestions for change, growth and improvement. -M.H. age 43 Student, Artist, Parent
Pili is a gifted healer and a real professional. For my body pain stemming from spinal and joint problems, her work creates balance, strength and healthy range of motion. My therapy with Pili has both treated and prevented injuries. I have learned a lot from her! -Chris C. age 40 Family Physician
I first started working with Pili when I was suffering from chronic plantar fasciitis, then continued to work with her for low back and leg flexibility. I was impressed by her knowledge of anatomy and efficient use of each session. She gave me practical exercises to do outside of visits that I could incorporate into my day. -Katie O. age 42 OBGYN
