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About Nick
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Massage Changed Things Unexpectedly for Me
In the Fall of 2012 I was going through a difficult divorce in Southern California. It was the worst time of my life. The whole world seemed to be falling apart.
Thankfully, I got a few incredibly relaxing massages while visiting family in Kirkland. My mom made me some appointments with her favorite massage therapist. I'm so glad she did.
The power of peaceful, therapeutic human contact made SUCH an immediate difference. I felt so much better! It had been ages since I had received safe, gentle touch.
I had been so stressed for so long. I didn't even remember what it felt like to be at ease in my body. Now suddenly I could relax and peacefully consider what to do and how to move forward. I could feel compassion for myself and my situation.
​After that I studied massage therapy at Cortiva Institute in Seattle, and now since January 2014 I have been a licensed massage therapist helping lighten my clients' burdens and improve their quality of life.
I have come to understand
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how the nervous system works,
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how we get stuck in survival mode ('fight or flight'), and
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how to activate a relaxation response by helping the body feel safe through healing touch.
Given my own experience finding massage during my divorce, I consider it a special honor to work with people going through grief or similarly painful experiences. I also feel drawn to serve those struggling internally with loneliness, self-worth, and negative body image.
EVERY body deserves a massage. We are living in a time of widespread chronic stress, touch deprivation, and loneliness. But it doesn't have to be that way. Everyone deserves access to compassionate physical contact that inspires deep feelings of safety, connection, worthiness, and belonging.
Including you, dear friend. I would love to help you along on your journey towards living a better life. Ready when you are.
My Hope for You
Just like with exercise or meditation, the true value of massage therapy is found not in a single session, but in regular, recurring appointments. Once a month is great. Once a week is ideal. I've seen this make a real difference in my clients' lives.
Significant additional benefits include:
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Your body becomes more readily receptive to deeper relaxation as you grow accustomed to this work and our session routine.
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Your overall stress level gradually declines as you learn to come fully into relaxation mode on a regular basis.
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Your loved ones will notice that you seem to be your best self after your massage appointments.
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You will always have something great to look forward to -- your next massage!
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My deepest hope for you is that our massage appointments will help you live a life that feels more like what you want. I want our time together to make you more able to enjoy connecting with yourself and the people you care about.
You'll feel happier and more excited to be on this adventure of life. You'll have a deep sense of worthiness and self-acceptance. You'll be courageous and live a life of freedom, fulfillment, and joy!
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