Yoga & Thai Bodywork

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Introduction: I feel blessed to have been gifted much knowledge about yoga. It is an ongoing and lifetime personal practice well embedded in my daily life. Yoga has given me so much fulfillment, that I hope to offer it to others in heartfelt service and integrity. Yoga can be experienced in an infinite number of ways, and I sincerely hope to extend the teachings in a way that meets the goals and needs of my clients. Safety and form are of utmost importance as well. That said, I am fascinated by all areas of yoga, from meditation to advance poses, breathwork to philosophy, restoration to growth....the list goes on! With open communication, I assure to do my best to guide you through what you hope to receive out of a yoga practice, and then some! Same goes for the Thai Bodywork. This practice is always catered to the individual, and is approached with utmost respect. From my end, form and deep intuition come first. The more I work with a client, the more healing benefits he or she experiences. I trained both within the USA, as well as direct from the source in Thailand. I studied in a variety of schools from an array of Thai teachers. Each one of them left a lasting impression on me. The spirituality and integrity of this practice is said to have been passed down from the time of the Buddha. This lineage is something I honor, helping me to practice from the heart. There are so many reasons why I LOVE doing what I do! First off, it is an honor and privilege to share the practice of yoga. It is so fulfilling to witness ongoing growth and change amongst both students and within studio communities. Generally speaking, people are happy to practice yoga and I help them acknowledge that their effort to practice is the most important part. By the end of any given session, the people I work with demonstrate a visible, honest, and positive change. What a beautiful process to witness!! Any given single session is a reward for me, and so is the progress clients make over time. Thai Bodywork (aka, Thai massage) offers the same reward. I do not overlook the trust that clients hold with me to use hands on touch for healing and restoration. Thai Bodywork is a meditative practice that generates Metta (lovingkindness) to all. People often tell me of the lasting benefits they experience from their Thai sessions with me. Along with a client's willingness to relax and receive, it is the wisdom of the practice that is doing the work. It is so amazing!

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Lois B.

Jan 17, 2016

I have enjoyed massage for many years at home and at some of the greatest spas in the world. The was my first time with traditional Thai massage. It was very different and healing. I was completely comfortable and Stephanie took her time to understand my body. The experience was a delight for me, but like all good things ended too soon. I felt light when I left the studio. As a side note, I loved grandma's pillow and the color palette of the mat/rug/ pillow was soothing as well. Looking forward to a long session this week. Recommended to friends as well and I am sure they will try it out. For those of you that may not know Stephanie, she is a very careful and thoughtful person to whom you can surrender.

Whitney S.

Apr 29, 2016

I have had two Thai Bodywork sessions now with Stephanie and will definitely be booking future sessions. Stephanie has also been my yoga instructor for several months. What I really like about Stephanie is she started our session by asking me a lot of questions about my background, movement ability, past athletic activity, etc. She is very knowledgeable but also humble, and when I would ask a question, if she didn't know the exact answer, she came back to me later with the requested information. I also value her integrity in her yoga teaching style. She is very cognizant of individual limitations of one's body and will never recommend a posture/pose if there is any chance of pain or harm. I have had far too many yoga instructors in the past who will try to force the body into a posture that is simply not feasible, thus causing injury. I have been practicing yoga for 10 years and been exposed to numerous instructors as well as received Thai Bodywork from previous instructors. Stephanie is hands down, the most knowledgeable, skilled and trustworthy instructor I have met. I would recommend her with my highest regards.

Tizia O.

Nov 2, 2014

She is so carying and gentle in a deep beautiful way. I really loved my thai massage and would like uno mass porfavor!

Courtney V.

Nov 2, 2014

I had Stephanie as a yoga teacher while I was training. She is an exceptionally understanding and calm person, I felt that she intuitively understood what boundaries I was coming up against both mentally and physically. She has a very healing presence and character and is an encouraging and patient teacher. I believe that presence and personality is very important when doing yoga or getting a healing massage. I would definitely recommend Stephanie as a teacher and masseuse. She was a great person to learn from.

Leslie D.

Nov 28, 2014

I had my first Thai massage with Stephanie and the 90 minutes flew by. I know that it helped me get back in balance :) I am looking forward to my next session.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Currently my rates are fixed at $65 for 60 minute sessions and $85 for 90 minute sessions. Stay tuned for updated rates & services coming October 2015!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When working with a new client, I always like to connect on the phone for an initial conversation just to get to know each other a bit and to make sure there is a full understanding of my services as well as address any expectations, questions or concerns from the client. Sometimes I will also suggest a brief in-person meeting prior to a one-on-one Thai Bodywork session or Private Yoga session. Upon arriving to the first session, a new client will fill out a waiver form. Throughout the first session especially, open conversation is encouraged to make sure the client is receiving optimal and quality service directed specifically to his or her needs. Directly after a first session, I will review special rates and discounts applicable to later sessions as well as answer any final questions from the client. Within several days, the client can expect a follow-up email or phone call ensure satisfaction and express my genuine motivation to provide high quality experiences to all!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a certified yoga teacher with 350+ hours of formal training, as well as endless hours of professional experience. Yoga has led me around the world, literally! Aside from teaching regular studio and private classes, I also have worked as staff member on international yoga teacher trainings in Massachusetts, Costa Rica and Bali. For one year I served as studio manager at a thriving studio in the rolling mountains Berkshire County, MA. Currently, I educate myself everyday through my own yoga practice, keeping updated with videos and articles, as well as practicing mindful living off the yoga mat! I traveled to Goa, India in December 2013 to continue my education as yoga instructor. With my yoga school (Frog Lotus Yoga, based in Massachusetts), I participated in a three-week intensive Advanced Yoga Teacher Training. There I accumulated 150 additional hours of training and certification. Someday down the road I look forward to completing the second half of the advanced training in order to be full accredited as a 500 hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher). After India I continued on to Chiang Mai, Thailand where I took many different training courses in Thai massage. I already had a solid base of training (160+ hours with the Triple Gem School of Thai Massage) and practice while living in Massachusetts, but saw it was the right time to learn straight from the source. I first took a couple weeks to research the schools and teachers, as well as to acclimate to the new culture. 150+ hours of training and two months of study later, I look forward to return someday to Thailand to keep strengthening my skills!