Bodywork with Maisie

I have been practicing shiatsu and massage therapy since 2014. My hybrid approach brings together the energetic and structural aspects of the body, offering a way to support both deeper balance and physical ease.

I work with a wide range of needs, including recovery from injury, chronic pain, athletic performance, support during pregnancy and around the birth of a new child, digestive concerns, and general health and well-being. Whether you’re looking to address a specific issue, better understand patterns in your body, or simply have a place to slow down, decompress, and relax, my goal is to meet you where you are and support you in feeling more at home in your body.

My Approach

Shiatsu is an umbrella term for a variety of massage and bodywork styles that originated in Japan. My introduction to bodywork began with studying shiatsu with Shunji Morimoto of Wendell, Massachusetts, and through the community of his students practicing in the style of Shizuto Masunaga.

I later studied Western massage techniques at the Philadelphia School of Massage and Bodywork, graduating in 2017. While this training gave me a strong foundation in Western massage, shiatsu continues to be at the heart of my practice.

I’m especially drawn to shiatsu’s emphasis on listening to the whole body and working with its interconnected patterns. My practice continues to be informed by the teachings I received, as well as by years of experience working with individual bodies and needs.

How I Work

I generally work on a futon on the floor, following the approach in which I was trained. The treatment is performed fully clothed and incorporates hands, elbows, and knees to apply pressure, stretching, and movement throughout the body. I also work with the body’s meridian system to support balance and the flow of energy, with a particular emphasis on abdominal work.

At times, I work on a massage table, particularly when we identify specific areas that would benefit from more sustained attention. If you’re comfortable and able to get down to the floor, I prefer to use the futon for the first appointment. Working this way allows me to more easily observe patterns and movement throughout the body and gives us a fuller sense of how your body is responding.

After the first appointment, we can reassess your specific needs and goals together and decide what approach will be most supportive moving forward.