What should I do before my session?

Plan ahead — please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your session. This will give you time to update me on your needs for the day’s session, as well as support you in entering a restful, parasympathetic state.

If it is your first session with me, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to fill out an intake form, orient yourself to the space and ground yourself.

Clean up — please use good hygiene. Arrive clean and without perfume or fragranced products on your skin. Also, do your best to clean up and close as many mental tabs as you can, so you can be thoroughly present with your body during the session.

Communicate — share about your conditions and intentions for your session. I will focus my work to address the specific needs and desires you have.

…during the session?

Communicate — while we will have gone over your conditions, needs and goals beforehand, your communication throughout the session is so welcome. You are the one inside your body. As you share with me what you are sensing and needing with as much precision as you can, we can collaborate to get into the most effective work for what your body needs.

Relax — perhaps you’re great at melting like butter on a freshly baked slice of bread. For most of us, it can take some conscious reminders. I will cue you verbally or nonverbally throughout your session if you’re defaulting back to tension patterns. Also see how you can encourage your own body, part by part, to let go of any tension that is unnecessary. Releasing excess tension is what we’re after.

…and afterwards?

Repeat — if the session served your needs, be proactive and reschedule before you leave, or reach out when you feel the need for your next session.

Stay Active — especially if your issues have been caused by underuse, make it a goal to maintain the progress you made in the session by enjoying your full range of motion daily. What are the ways you love to use your body?

Relax — your session was a great place to drop deep into relaxation. Often the challenge is remembering to tune into your body during the daily and weekly routines of life. What a rewarding challenge it can be — you can shift your life dramatically, especially if you have tended to hold excess tension constantly in certain areas of your body.

Take a moment. Notice what you are feeling in your body. Are there any areas holding more tension than needed? See what happens when put your hand there, or just bring your attention there. Is there a particular sensation or emotion arising? Are there certain types of settings or situations that heighten the tension? Does it start shifting when you hold your attention there? What about if you take a deep breath in and a long exhale? Do any other sensations arise as you are there just observing? Don’t judge what you’re seeing — stay curious and notice what causes shifts within you!

Incorporate this simple practice into any moment of your day, while you’re sitting, stretching, walking, driving, laying down to sleep. It can be a very fruitful, long-term practice if you commit to it. It will reward you with increasing ease, awareness and safety, intimacy and delight — all within your own body.

How do you pronounce ianua?

“Ee-ah-nu-ah” or “Yah-nu-ah” — what does it mean? See the about page.

Would you come to my house for a session?

Yes — text or email me directly and I’ll be in touch so we can make sure you have a good space to work in, address any questions you have, and get your appointment on the calendar. Bonus if you have a partner, housemate, family member or neighbor who would also like a session.

I am also happy to discuss bringing massage or reflexology to a gathering, party, or community event that you’re organizing. Let’s collaborate!

Can I buy a gift card?

Absolutely — I’d be honored to work with those dear to you! You can pick one up at your session, or let me know the recipients name and address, and I can mail one to them directly.

To purchase a digital gift card or package, use the links below: