Bodywork at White Pine Wellness
All of the services here at White Pine Wellness look through the lens of Thai Medicine which is an over 2800 year old practice based in Thailand.
Thai Bodywork, Cupping, Tok Sen, Bone setting, Hot Herbal Compress, Death Doula, Energy work and all the herbs used sit under this umbrella.
Each bodywork session is uniquely curated for the receiver. We’ll first do a “new client phone consult” to see if we’re a good match and then you’ll come in for your first session that will be 2 hours long. This starting point allows us to talk about your concerns and gives me an idea on what’s actually going on in your body, mind and daily habits.
We’ll then discuss my findings and i’ll send you an email shortly after with everything we chatted about as well as homework to start you well on your journey to a baseline health.
These sessions are important to me. I don’t oversaturate my schedule and I really devote my time to each of my clients.
Look below for commonly asked questions!
Are you ready to take a different journey in to self care that will not only allow you to feel better but will help you to get better at feeling?
Over 2500 years old Thai bodywork is part of the traditional healthcare system native to Thailand. Unlike other massage modalities, Thai massage is primarily done on the floor, on a mat, while the receiver is fully dressed. It can also be done on a massage table based on specific needs and the bodies limitations. Thai bodywork is especially effective at loosening stuck areas through the entire body, allowing greater movement and healthier function to result. Treatments are always customized to an individual’s current needs, which can range from therapeutic and nurturing to spot-specific deep work on injuries and stubborn tension.
Frequently asked questions:
Once I do a phone consult, do I have to commit to a number of sessions? The short answer is no, you do not have to pre-book a number of sessions to start. Depending on the body and the causes, one session can correct a lot if not all issues. After that, I suggest preventative care where you come in once a month for “tune ups.” In the case where you have more imbalances in the body or it’s a bit more stubborn, I would suggest to do at least 4 sessions. Regardless, we always touch base at the end of each session to see what the next step should be.
What does the first session include? The first session is a full 2 hours and costs $250. This also includes the time I spend after our session to write up an email for you of everything we discussed and suggestions I have in regards to diet, herbs, mobility and mindfulness exercises. During the session, I will effectively work some of your specific areas of concern as well as just get a general idea of your health and mobility.
Do I always receive just a Thai Massage during the session? No. Thai Massage is a general term here at the center. All of my sessions are uniquely curated for your body and mind. Depending on what we discuss and what you write down on the form will decide how I treat you.
I work with a lot of different tools, so sometimes, I will work with hot compresses if you’re experiencing stomach distress or tight muscles. I’ll work with Tok Sen if we’ve been working together for a while and you need some deeper work. We’d work with cupping if you have scar tissue and other inflammatory issues that simply aren’t letting up. I’d also do bone setting and body balancing if i notice you’re out of alignment. I’ll focus on energy work, light stretches and sound healing if we notice your nervous system is dis- regulated. And I give you suggestions along the way to keep you empowered in your own life.
Do I always have to do 2 hours after the first session? No. You are welcome to do 60, 90, or 120min sessions.
What if I can’t afford the sessions? I offer a sliding scale at my Spot Specific 60min session. We can still get a lot accomplished but I only offer it once a month per client.