WHAT TO EXPECT

I see my work as a collaborative process with my client in which we identify areas of imbalance, and then work to restore a sense of ease.  My sessions always begin with a thorough intake to determine what techniques will be needed to create the best results. Client feedback during the session is paramount and helps ensure our goals for the session are met. Each session thus takes on its own unique flow as the techniques employed will always be determined by what is necessary to achieve success that day.  

Bodywork sessions are always done with clothed clients and without the use of oils and lotions. I welcome clients of all ages, genders, and body types. Through my work I hope to help clients experience lives of balance and wellness.  

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"Chris is not only talented and passionate about this healing work, he also is a professional and respectful presence. I highly recommend him!"

- Chelsea F.

ABOUT ME

MY STORY

My bodywork journey began while I was living in Japan. Initially, I became a yoga teacher and taught several yoga classes during the week. After taking a yoga therapy workshop, I decided I wanted to work with clients in a one-on-one setting. I found a local shiatsu teacher, Bridget Scott, and began studying with her. After several years of study, I decided to move back to the United States and attend Center Point Massage Shiatsu School and Clinic. Since then my curiosity has led me to add more modalities to my toolbox, including John Barnes Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage as taught by Bruno Chikly, and Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing. I currently practice and teach somatics and bodywork in the Twin Cities.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
(through Somatic Experiencing International)

• Beginner 1, 2, & 3
• Intermediate 1, 2, & 3
• Unfreezing the Fawn: Working with Appeasement Patterns in Somatic Experiencing® 
• Awakening Aliveness: A Somatic Approach to Healing Attachment Trauma​

Chikly Institute of Health Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

• Lymphatic Drainage Therapy I
• Lymphatic Drainage Therapy 2
• Lymph, Fascia, and Primo-Vascular System
• Embryologic Planes of Fusion
• Heart Centered Therapy I

Craniosacral Therapy

• 20 hour training with Joel Ronningen

Shiatsu

• 900 hour shiatsu therapy program at CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu School & Clinic
• 300+ hours of studying in a small with Bridget Scott

John Barnes Myofascial Release

• Myofascial Release I
• Myofascial Release II
• Myofascial Unwinding I
• Myofascial Rebounding
• Fascial-Pelvis
• Cervical Thoracic
• Fascial-Cranium
• Myofascial Mobilization
  

Thai Bodywork

• 45 hour training with Attila Pegán
• 35 hour training with Hiroki Sotoma