About
When our bodies are aligned, we become more alive. Embodied. We have more space for our purpose, more faculty over what we do with our lives.
People light up when they are fully aligned - physically, mentally, emotionally. It’s a privilege to be a part of the process of a person’s restoration when they tap down into their own innate knowing of deeper peace. It’s similar to when you look outside on a stormy night and it’s pitch black: a sudden flash of lightning illuminates the landscape. The lightbulb moment. That’s what I want for everyone.
I believe massage and structural integration help us to do that. We live in our bodies. We are stuck with them! And we can get stuck in them. Physical manipulation of the tissues eases pain yes, but pain is the byproduct. It helps us to physically let go and work through what we are holding on to.
About Amanda
Amanda studied massage therapy in Costa Rica in 2016 where she trained mainly in western techniques, myofascial/trigger point therapy, and therapeutics. Amanda blends these modalities, some eastern techniques, and intuitive components that create a unique massage intended to relieve pain while inviting relaxation/restoration.
During her training, Amanda took particular interest in orthopedic injuries and maintains a continuing curiosity in repairing the body through massage. She is a graduate of Anatomy Trains Structural Integration, and currently working on her certification in Advanced Myofascial Techniques.
Amanda’s additional experience with massage, yoga, and the body include:
Bachelor’s of Science in Biology, human studies
Several yoga instructor certifications:
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
40-Hour Trauma Sensitive Yoga Certification
60-Hour Kripalu Yoga in Schools Certification
Two years living at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, studying
yoga and meditationThree years working as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Authorship on two academic articles on yoga for middle school students
Instructor at the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy
Amanda is a lifelong student and adventurer. She spent a year working on a small-ship cruise line off the west coast following humpback whales from Hawaii to Alaska, taught English in South Korea, spent a summer exploring Europe, vacationed six weeks in Indonesia and Vietnam, among other escapades. She most recently visited Thailand and was enamored by the Khao Sok National Park.
Amanda spent the COVID year(s) as an AEMT and a firefighter in northern NH, but now happily spends her time with family pursuing her passions - massage and structural integration - whilst settling into home life where growing orchids is her delight.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
I recently moved my practice to Exeter, NH. My office is on the fourth floor of Blake’s Historical Hotel.
What to expect from me as a practitioner:
We change day to day. You may have booked a relaxation massage last week but now have lower back pain that you’d like me to focus on. Done! Perhaps you just need a relaxing hour with no distractions? Absolutely. I will tailor each session to your needs and we can communicate what they are prior to your session.
During Structural Sessions:
You can expect to see me fully focused on the dynamics of your body. I am detail-oriented and ‘moderately’ obsessed with my work. At some point the mad scientist who talks aloud will appear! This is all part of the process: I am deeply invested in helping you discover the patterning of your body and will delve into the project of guiding you toward your own embodiment. Let’s work together to find that magic.
How we can work together:
Massage & Bodywork
I blend a variety of massage modalities, some eastern techniques, and intuitive components that create a unique massage intended to relieve pain while inviting relaxation/restoration.
Yoga
I offer both private yoga & small group yoga classes by request. For the time being, these sessions are taught in my private office.
Structural Integration
Using techniques that access the deeper tissues in the body along with client movement, Structural Integration realigns the body with the intent to improve posture and relieve the chronic pain/tension that comes from holding ourselves in dysfunctional postural patterns.