Bodywork & Embodied Healing
Different ways of meeting the body—from restorative touch to somatic inquiry and deeper ceremonial work.
SETTLE
your nervous system and slow down
SOFTEN
tension and patterns of holding
RECONNECT
with your body and its sensation
INTEGRATE
what is arising physically and emotionally
An art of intuitive healing touch
The body wants to unwind—often it simply needs the right support. Over 15 years of practice with massage, craniosacral therapy, somatic inquiry, and attuned presence, I have developed a deeply intuitive way of listening and responding to the body.
Blending skilled touch with attentive presence, I meet each person and each moment differently. Some sessions offer deeply restorative hands-on bodywork; others combine touch with somatic inquiry for emotional processing and integration. My ceremonial bodywork offers another doorway into embodied healing and transformation.
Across all of these offerings, the body is invited to soften, reveal what it is holding, and move toward greater balance, connection, and inner ease.
Holistic bodywork
A slow, meditative journey through touch
Drawing intuitively from a variety of massage and bodywork traditions, each session unfolds as a dance—an art form shaped in the moment by what your body is ready to receive. My touch is slow, deep, and very present. I gradually work through the layers of muscle, taking time to warm and soften the tissues while allowing space for the fascia and areas of holding to release in their own time. More focused work is woven together with sustained holds, gentle rocking, acupressure, stretching, and subtle craniosacral touch. More than a sequence of techniques, each session is a meditative, deeply healing journey. Clients often describe entering a spacious, dreamlike state—as though floating or journeying deep within themselves. Some liken the experience to a psychedelic journey. Ideal for times when you need to reset, come back to yourself, and find clarity. Sessions may incorporate: • Swedish and deep-tissue massage • Myofascial release • Craniosacral therapy • Thai massage techniques Abdominal massage • Indian head massage • Reflexology • Acupressure • Warm towels and aromatherapy
Somatic Inquiry & Integrative bodywork
For emotional processing, embodied clarity, and integration
Some challenges can not be resolved through thinking alone. When an emotion, relationship pattern, difficult decision, or life transition continues to feel stuck, it can show up in the body as holding, bracing, numbness, or disconnection. These 2-3 hour sessions offer an unhurried space to listen. We begin with what is alive for you—perhaps an emotion that needs to be met, a recurring pattern, a challenging dynamic, or something you are seeking clarity about. Through gentle conversation and somatic inquiry, we slow down and make room for the sensations, emotions, images, impulses, and protective patterns that may be present. Your body sets the pace, and I follow its intelligence. Somatic inquiry does not happen only through conversation. Depending on what is arising, we may continue the exploration seated, standing, or on the massage table, using body awareness, breath, and touch to stay close to the pattern as it unfolds. I may meet an area of contraction with steady, responsive contact—gently mirroring the body’s holding rather than trying to force it away. At other times, support may be as simple as therapeutic holding, an embrace, or a steady hand while an emotion is allowed to move through. This creates space for the body to be felt, understood, and met differently. Patterns that once felt fixed or limiting can begin to soften, opening the possibility for greater freedom in how you relate to yourself, others, and the challenges in your life. Restorative bodywork is an essential part of every session. Every session includes at least 75 minutes of hands-on, restorative bodywork. This quieter, deeply nourishing phase gives your system time to rest, absorb what has emerged, and integrate the shifts of the session. We then make space to reflect on your experience, gather what feels important, and consider what you may wish to carry forward. Ideal for times when you need support moving through an emotional challenge, softening a pattern that feels limiting, and finding your way back to clarity.
"Wow! Just had an AMAZING session with Mahaya today! She released so much stuck energy and pain!! Mahaya is incredibly intuitive and creates such a beautiful space for healing. Her passion for what she does beams out of her . I would 100% recommend Mahaya to anyone looking for these services.
—Kayla Marquez
Plant Medicine Ceremonial Bodywork
Some moments in life ask for more time, care, and spaciousness than an ordinary session can offer. This four-hour, one-to-one journey provides a private ceremonial container to meet a meaningful intention with the support of plant medicine, therapeutic presence, and restorative bodywork. We begin by arriving together—clarifying what has brought you here, the intention you are carrying, and how to create a container that feels safe and supportive. There is no rush. Anything that needs attention before the ceremony begins is given space. Once the ceremonial portion begins, you are invited to rest and turn inward. As the medicine unfolds, I remain close with quiet, responsive presence and hands-on bodywork. The touch is not there to direct your experience, but to offer grounding, comfort, and support as you move through your own inner process. The closing portion of our time is devoted to landing gently: resting, reflecting on what feels meaningful, and allowing the experience to begin settling into your body and life. Integration does not need to end when you leave the session. Follow-up Zoom sessions are available for continued support as you make sense of what has emerged and bring it into your daily life. Please inquire. A complimentary 30-minute consultation is required before booking so we can explore whether this offering is appropriate for you, discuss preparation and safety, and answer your questions.
An unhurried four-hour embodied healing journey.
Craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral Therapy is a system of listening and supporting the body's natural healing mechanisms. Profoundly relaxing and soothing to the nervous system, it works with the membranes and the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid that protects and nourishes the brain and spinal cord. Performed on a massage table, the client is fully clothed and the touch is generally light and still. By gently resting the hands on your skull and sacrum, I will evaluate your craniosacral rhythms. Then, I will use the bones of the sacrum and cranium as “handles” to manipulate the deeper layers of fluid and membranes, supporting the body in restoring its natural balance, peace, and wellbeing. The work is performed with such gentleness that the body itself can do the healing and necessary adjustments. A session can be described as a physically connected meditation, in which hidden information in the craniosacral system reveals itself.
Thai Massage
Imagine a bodywork session that combines the effects of yoga, meditation, and deep tissue massage at the same time. Thai Massage is designed specifically to speed up recovery from intense workouts or injuries, increase your mobility and facilitate your body’s optimal performance. This type of massage is excellent for athletes. It is more energizing and rigorous than more classic forms of massage, and it is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs, and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches to promote physical, energetic and spiritual healing. It is like doing yoga without any work. The massage is performed on a padded mat on the floor, while you are fully dressed in loose comfortable clothing.
Abdominal Massage
This sensitive, unhurried work brings focused attention to the belly and its relationship with the pelvis and diaphragm. Through gentle, responsive touch, I listen to subtle movements and areas of holding, following your body’s pace and inviting a sense of softness and space within. We begin with restorative massage, paying particular attention to the areas around the pelvis and rib cage before moving into focused abdominal work. Pressure is adjusted with your feedback throughout. All work is entirely external, with your comfort and boundaries respected throughout the session. The belly can be a sensitive place to receive touch. Sensations or emotions may arise, and there is room to meet them gently, without needing to make anything happen. The intention is to support greater comfort, a freer feeling of breathing, and a more present connection with your belly and pelvis. For those seeking gentle support around abdominal tension, digestive or menstrual discomfort, or a sense of holding through the belly. Please inquire so we can discuss whether this work is appropriate for you.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a natural healing art, based on the principal that our reflexes in the head, hands and feet directly correspond with glands, organs and other body parts. During the treatment, I use my thumb and fingers to stimulate reflex points on your feet to trigger physiological changes, supporting your body in healing itself. Working on many levels, this deeply relaxing therapy stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems, encouraging your body to release toxins and boost immune function. If desired, Reiki can be incorporated into the session to cleanse and balance your energy centers, while re-aligning your system to your natural essence.
Other Focused Offerings
Supportive sessions for when a more specific approach is called for.