Bodywork / Spiritwork

I'm a California state-certified bodyworker and massage therapist as well as a light body worker (Orin/DaBen) and initiated spiritual counselor and healer in the Dianic and other traditions. Integrating the mind, body, and spirit is our greatest challenge in life, one sought after throughout history and in every culture. While my answers, or even questions, may not be your own, I encourage the acquisition of a deep knowledge of the body and rapt awareness of the profound connections between all living things as steps along every journey.

As is life itself, bodywork is an unfolding process of adventure and healing which complements both intellectual and spiritual quests. As Buckaroo Banzai once said in a stunning existential tautology, "No matter where you go, there you are."

Here are a few choice beginnings. Happy trails.

International Center for Reiki Training

Excellent reference for anyone interested in energy work

The Reiki Threshold

An "alternative" view of Reiki, far less dogmatic than most and a part of the main Threshold site which covers several forms of energy work

The Trager Institute

Dr. Milton Trager's gentle but effective approach to movement therapy

Zero Balancing Association

Dr. Fritz Smith's technique of aligning the body's energy field with its physical structure

Esalen Institute

Arguably the best place in the world to learn Swedish/Esalen massage techniques and other integrative arts in incredibly beautiful Big Sur, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. They have lots of other classes available across a wide range of subjects as well although you may find a local school more convenient

Harbin Hot Springs

Harbin hosts many classes and retreats and is the home of Watsu, the nurturing warm-water-based Zen Shiatsu technique. Watsu training is also available in Hawai'i in a natural setting and at other locations around the world

Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association

A parent organization for Watsu/Tantsu practitioners

Breema Center

A nurturing and supportive massage method involving body support and participation by the practitioner as well as "treatment"

Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals

A professional association of bodyworkers offering many benefits to members including available health and liability insurance plus an extensive link list to other sites of interest to bodyworkers

American Polarity Therapy Association

Randolph Stone's Polarity Therapy seeks to integrate a variety of health systems including energy-based bodywork, diet, exercise, and self-knowledge