Taylor Shogren

My approach to massage is one of movement -- moving the blood, the bones, the lymph, the muscles, and the connective tissue. Before you get on my table, we'll discuss what isn't working for you and what you'd like to focus on. This discussion usually centers around pain and range of motion issues although health history, injury, and general tension are also pertinent. Based off of this information, I tend to work the entire body to address holding patterns due to trauma, scar tissue, adhesion (when tissues stick together forming knots and causing pain), and hypertonicity (when muscles contract and forget to let go), focusing as requested on any specific trouble spots.

I believe that most people do not get as much bodywork as they would like to, either because of cost or time limitations. Because of this, I do my best to address the issues in the most profound way I can while ensuring your safety, accomplishing as much as possible during your massage. I work to the edge of what your body can relax into or to the edge of your tolerance for pain. If you have a strong need for more soothing and gentle work, I can also do that type of massage as well.