Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)    MA60685198

Welcome, my name is Johanna and the goal of the specialized treatment I offer is for clients to experience long-term pain relief, increase mobility, develop agency, and shift the inter-relational dynamics within their body. In 2017 I graduated from Discovery Point School of Massage and have completed mentorships and certifications which have helped mold who I am and my abilities- but looking back I realize my path to this point began much earlier.

I have always understood the world kinesthetically and loved puzzles. These qualities and other innate neuro-spicy qualities have intrinsically ignited and fueled my ongoing commitment to being an effective and informed therapist. However, the road to becoming an LMT was winding and laden with potholes. The curves included decades in the hospitality industry, learning to tango dance, experiencing and recovering from severe accidents and head traumas, being in therapy, education, and identifying what healed me. All these lessons and the desire to be at home in my own body, informed my path to becoming a massage therapist.

Throughout life, our bodies collect stories. Some are full of love and harrowing acts, others are full of pain, trauma, and disembodiment. I combine effective manual therapy and massage techniques to meet the body at whatever state it is in. These practices guide the fascia, lymph, and the nervous system to move towards a symbiotic state with the mind, emotional, and subtle bodies. They are effective for a variety of physical ailments including: chronic and acute pain, autoimmune issues, nerve issues, stress and other medical complications.

In addition to deepening my knowledge within my massage practice, I spend my time wondering in the woods, cooking, growing food and medicinal plants, sewing, embroidering, tango dancing, and throwing the perfect dinner gathering while finding my way through parenthood with my toddler and dog. I also buy more books than I’ll be able to read, follow endless informational rabbit holes and muse at the moon.

Currently clients are seen in Columbia City on Tuesday and Wednesday, and in Eastlake on Thursday. Appointments may be made by request for other days

To inquire about scheduling a session or to receive periodic updates, go to the contact page and fill out a simple form