We offer a non-invasive type of bodywork which aims to reduce pain, increase range of motion, and improve posture by reprogramming neurological signals that cause involuntary muscle contractions.

This bodywork is pain-free and works with the client’s nervous system to promote long lasting healing.

Michelle is trauma informed and works with you at your own pace and and comfort level.

All sessions are done with clothes on.

Bodywork at Weaving Connections Somatic Therapy treats chronic pain, pain from accidents, postural alignment issues, anyone who wants there body to feel better.

Most of our clients have tried other methods of bodywork and massage and results last a few days to a week.

This method of bodywork has a long lasting effect.

Michelle graduated from Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 2006. She has taken many continuing education classes and workshops since graduating. Most of her work today draws from Structural Relief Therapy, Orthopedic Massage‍ techniques, CORE Myofascial Therapy, as well as numerous other classes she has taken in the past two decades of practice as a massage therapist.

In your first session, Michelle will discuss your reason for seeking treatment, medical history, and a treatment plan. This usually takes about ½ hour.

Please be honest about all medical conditions and medications you are taking as this may affect your course of treatment.

After your intake is finished, treatment will begin.

Treatment with Michelle begins with a full intake (see above question).

Sessions are done on a massage table with clothes on.

This massage/bodywork modality is non-invasive type of bodywork which aims to reduce pain, increase range of motion, and improve posture by reprogramming neurological signals that cause involuntary muscle contractions.

What does that mean?

We will work on very deep muscles and complicated structural issues without pain.

How do we do that?

1. we find muscles that are stuck in a contracted (tight) position that may be causing discomfort or structural issues.

   We do this by finding painful spots that in the muscle that hurt to the touch.

2. We use the spots that we found as a guide to find the stuck position the muscle is in.

   We know the muscle is in the right position when the tender spot is no longer tender.

3. The therapist will then hold this muscle in this position for 90 seconds - 2 minutes as your body relaxes, your nervous system settles, and the muscle lets go.

4. Repeat for all muscles contributing to the discomfort/issue to be treated.

All bodywork sessions are done with clothes on.

Please wear comfortable clothing that you are able to easily move and stretch in (examples: t-shirt, tank top, sweatpants, yoga pants, etc.).

Before your session:

Fill out all of the forms you were sent to the best of your ability.

If you did not receive intake forms within 48 hours of your session, please let us know.

Hydrate.

Wear comfortable clothing.

Sessions cost $175/hour

We currently do not take insurance for bodywork sessions.

Usually, clients feel some relief after their first session.

How many sessions you need will depend on the complexity of the issue and how long you have had the issue.

I do not intend for people to see me forever for the same issue.

Most people feel some immediate relief and do not need more than 6-8 sessions. Again, it does depend on the client and the complexity of the issue, how many sessions you will need.

For the most effective treatment, weekly sessions are recommended.

After your session:

Do not stretch the areas we worked for 48 hours.

You may be sore from your session. This is normal and will subside after a few days. Please contact us if you have any unexpected issues following your session.

Wait at least one week until your next session.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly.