professional services for massage therapists

“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy." 
-Rabindranath Tagore
Anyone who works in a helping profession knows that this type of work is extremely rewarding work and it can be quite challenging. No matter how long we've been practicing, we all get stuck, we are all vulnerable to burnout, we all have blind spots.

Career longevity requires ongoing support and self-care.  

We owe it to ourselves and our clients to provide service from a healthy, grounded place, to make sure we are acting ethically and with integrity, and providing the best possible service.

I am passionate about encouraging helping professionals to nourish themselves, move past stuck places, and reconnect to their passion for their work.

professional consultation and supervision

A series of appointments can be scheduled over a period of time, or you can come in on an as-needed basis throughout your career. 

Individual consultation (short-term support)
  • Useful when you want to address a particular client or situation that has you stuck.  
  • Can be accomplished in a few sessions. Sometimes just one appointment is enough to find clarity.​
  • Can be used intermittently throughout your career as needed.

Professional supervision (ongoing individual consultation)
​Specific client situations may be discussed, yet there is also a broader look taken at your professional life and wellness (e.g., preventing recurring challenges; practicing setting boundaries with clients; recognizing and preventing burnout, etc.).

If you're not sure whether you want just a few appointments or something more long-term, we can figure that out together and it can evolve over time.

​This article by Nina McIntosh offers a useful discussion about the importance of consultation and supervision for massage therapists. 
​http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/459/Managing-Difficult-Client-Relationships 

issues we can work on together 

  • Navigating challenging or delicate client situations and behaviors
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • How to say no to client requests using assertive communication
  • Managing big emotions: yours or your clients 
  • Compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary trauma 
  • Self-care
  • Setting and enforcing consistent, professional, and ethical boundaries and policies 
  • Countertransference
  • Ethical dilemmas and ethical decision-making
  • Overcoming challenges with empathy
  • How to terminate the therapeutic relationship professionally and gracefully
  • Dealing with unwanted (positive or negative) feelings toward clients​​​

approach

My work is rooted in mindfulness and compassion.

​I will listen deeply, share observations, and ask questions, always aiming to facilitate the emergence of your wisest self to help guide your work.

Our time together may include any or all of the following: discussion, role plays, feedback, mindfulness activities, guided self-reflection, writing, etc.

​We will work together to customize each appointment so that it best serves you and your goals.

My work is often experiential, mindfulness-based, body-centered...and fun, whenever possible!

Learn more about me or the principles that guide my work. ​​​

fees

The fee is $90 for a 60-minute appointment.

next steps 

To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call  or email me at .  

​If you are a professional in a helping profession other than massage or bodywork, but are interested in my consultation services, please contact me to explore the possibility of working together.  

credentials and scope of practice

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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (OR ). I have extensive training and experience in developing and maintaining the therapeutic relationship and teaching others how to do the same.  

Since 2012, I have been teaching the Therapeutic Relationships course to massage therapy students at East West College. This course covers many essential topics including boundaries, professional communication, ethics, and conflict management.

I served as Dean of Students at East West College from 2010 to 2016 where I supported students individually as they moved through massage school.  I currently provide continuing education to massage therapists in ethics, communication, and boundaries. 

I am not a Licensed Massage Therapist. Therefore, it is outside of my scope of practice to provide guidance on issues specific to massage or bodywork techniques or to consult about client treatment planning.

Learn more about my professional experience and training.

Please note: Although we may sometimes need to discuss personal issues that may be relevant to your work with clients, these consultation services do not constitute psychotherapy. 

I also offer counseling and therapy services, but cannot see the same person for personal and professional services. If you are interested in having more freedom to explore personal issues, you can check out my counseling and therapy services.  

If you are interested in working with me but are unsure which services to pursue, feel free to contact me for a consultation and we can explore which path would best meet your needs at this time.
Explore how professional support can nourish you, your clients, and your practice.

Learn about my continuing education workshops