Holly has been practicing massage therapy since 2009. She graduated from the Colorado School Of Healing Arts with her associates degree in massage and bodywork. She is multi-disciplined, specializing in manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), cranial sacral therapy (CST), myofacial release, Reiki energy work, yoga, mediation.
Her practice is integrative and comprehensive to treat each client individually. She is able to address specific issues such as allergies, migraines, edema, dysfunction from injury or surgery with a focus on effective recovery, improving immune system, raising energy levels and balancing the nervous system. She applies MLD techniques to address mild to severe edema, pre/post surgery and injury recovery, including elective cosmetic surgeries. She also works closely with auto-immune disease and Lyme disease to help address and manage symptoms.
CST is very gentle, releasing restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system. It is used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease and is effective for addressing a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction. It can also be effective for various behavioral challenges such as ADD. Trauma touch therapy is used for people who have had a trauma associated with an injury or surgery. Holly works with a range of issues from post-concussion to intra oral post dental work and tongue tie for infants.
She has training in myofacial, structural integration, sports massage most often used for postural correction and pain management, performance and recovery. Utilizing techniques such as deep tissue, trigger point, neuromuscular, myofascial release, sports massage, cupping, breathing techniques, and many others, she is able to correct imbalances and resolve chronic pain issues.
One of her passions is working with Mothers for both pre and post-natal therapy to support mother and baby throughout pregnancy and recovery.
Holly is here to support you through your challenges, body, mind, spirit. Find balance, pain relief, confidence and strength. Be educated and empowered to take control and live your life to your fullest potential!
Holly relocated from Colorado to Connecticut in 2012 to pursue her path into Naturopathic medicine. She graduated from University Bridgeport Cum-Laude in with her B.S. in health science pre-med, concentration in nutrition and exercise science, minor in psychology. Her passion for health and equality fueled her to found the first wellness club initiative on campus for all students, staff members. After graduating, Holly continued to follow through with her dreams, starting a family and opening her own wellness center in her community. She is active in her community and was co-president of the Walnut Beach Arts & Business Association. Holly takes great pride and honor in providing effective bodywork to help you achieve a pain-free and healthy life.
All sessions with Holly are listed on our schedule as "Integrative Therapy With Holly". Our appointments are designed to allow the therapist to tailor each session to your individual needs. This means they can combine and modify the modalities used in any session instead of having to book different appointments with them.