The flowing of Awen isn’t simply an experience, it is a magical and meditative process. Perhaps you’ve experienced it yourself–when you have a moment of inspiration and then begin to create, losing all sense of where you are or what is going on around you–what you are creating is the only thing that matters, and you flow with your media. Some time later, you emerge with something incredible.
At Awen Bodywork, the body is my media and massage, the art form. I believe that it is the collaborative relationship between client and practitioner that produces lasting results; that the body has an innate ability to heal itself, the therapist is simply a pillar of support and facilitator of that process. So much is to be gleaned from this work, the wisdom to be found is never-ending.
I spent my childhood wandering the dense woods and scouring the rocky beaches of the San Juan Islands. I have always been intrigued by plants, their relationship to us and the versatility of their uses but it wasn’t until I was faced with a sudden and drastic decline in my health that I committed to my own path of holistic wellbeing. I decided to pursue a career in herbal medicine and bodywork after experiencing first-hand the power that they hold.
Holistic therapeutic massage considers the 'whole' being of the client - emotional, spiritual and mental aspects as well as physical ailments and medical background - to tailor each massage to provide the most effective treatment during sessions. A holistic approach assesses body and mind - areas of tension, emotional stress, sleep patterns, and other areas thereby considering the entire person and all factors unique to each individual.