Bodywork with Shannon

Attuned, integrated bodywork for coming home to your body

I offer individualized bodywork that draws from my background in Swedish massage, Shiatsu, Thai massage, deep-tissue techniques, yoga, mobility, somatic movement, and contact improvisation.

Each session begins with listening: to what you’re experiencing, what you’re looking for, and what your body is communicating. From there, I work responsively, adapting pressure, rhythm, movement and technique to what I feel and observe in the moment.

My approach is fluid rather than formulaic. I may work with sustained pressure, rocking, stretching, compression, flowing massage, or deeper therapeutic work. My contact improvisation background also informs the way I use my own body to work with yours, allowing for a greater range of movement, leverage and responsiveness.

The intention is not simply to work on the body, but to create a conversation with it.

A little about my approach

I’ve been working with bodies for much of my adult life, through massage and bodywork as well as more than two decades of teaching yoga, mobility, dance and somatic movement.

I studied at the Shiatsu School of Massage and Roseville Healing Arts Institute, and my work has continued to evolve through years of movement practice, teaching, dancing, and working with people one-on-one.

I particularly love working with people who are curious about their own embodied experience. The more you can feel and communicate with your body, the more information we have to work with together.

Sessions

60 minutes · $125

A focused session for addressing specific areas or simply giving your whole body some attention.

75 minutes · $150

A little more spaciousness to settle in, explore, and work more thoroughly.

90 minutes · $175

My signature session. Enough time to slow down, listen deeply, and allow the work to unfold without rushing.

What might happen in a session?

Depending on what you need, your session may include elements of:

• Swedish massage

• Shiatsu

• Thai massage

• Therapeutic and deeper pressure

• Assisted stretching and movement

• Compression and rhythmic work

• Slow, sustained touch

• Somatic awareness and embodied attention

I don’t follow a predetermined routine. We begin with what’s happening in your body and let that guide the session.

Location

Bodywork sessions are offered by appointment in the Woodacre / Fairfax area.

The exact location and appointment details are provided when your session is scheduled.

Schedule a session

Monday-Friday: 11am- 2:30 pm

To inquire about real time availability or book a session reach out to me via email or text.

beingdanced@gmail.com

510-584-7893

Please include your preferred session length and a few days/times that work for you.

I look forward to working with you.