Your body knows the way.

From decades of experience in the field of bodywork, I’ve learned the importance of listening to the body’s intelligence in all that I do.

From relaxation to pain relief to deep healing, we’ll follow intuition together, gently dissolving whatever might be blocking the flow of life inside you.

What to expect

Our bodies are always moving toward healing. As nature regenerates itself, we too rest, digest our experiences, and grow.

Sometimes, though, life gets in the way. Difficult events, injuries, and patterns of reactivity can throw us off balance.

No matter where you are in your healing journey, I have skills and resources to help you regain your balance and move ahead.

Before your first session, we’ll talk about your specific needs and what approach might be right for you. We’ll follow this thread the whole time we are together, making subtle adjustments as needed.

Since everything is connected, we’ll focus on your whole body, not just the troubled areas.

Most clients say they feel less pain, feel taller, and feel like themselves again.

Read some client experiences.

Services

Together we’ll find our way to a treatment that feels perfect for you—likely combining a variety of the techniques I offer. Keeping this in mind, here are some common approaches.

  • A good approach for easing high stress, fatigue or any challenging life transition. Modalities may include Swedish, Thai, or deep tissue massage, hot stones, reflexology, or aromatherapy.

  • We focus with deep attunement to the needs of your physical, emotional and energetic body—as well as your little one’s.

  • Whether your pain is chronic or acute, we’ll work in a gentle, pleasurable way to release pain, re-align tendons, and optimize your freedom of movement for daily activities. Techniques may include Myofascial Release, Lauren Berry Method for joints + tendons, Craniosacral, Feldenkrais, Trigger Point and Visceral Manipulation.

  • This approach brings loving presence to help reveal and resolve deeply held emotional tension from current or age-old issues in the tissues… It may involve verbal or non-verbal communication and energy work in combination with hands-on bodywork. You’ll remain in charge.

Hear from some of my clients…

  • “I have had bodywork and massage for most of my adult life (almost 40 years) and Tess is the most exceptional body worker I have had the pleasure to know. Without a doubt, she is the most intuitive and the most skilled. Her training and years of experience have elevated her above all others. ."

    Vicki B., retired nurse 

  • “Tess knows what she is doing. I am in the hands of a deeply knowledgeable massage therapist that understands the physiology of the body along with the emotions that get trapped in the body. After two years of chronic pain, I have hope that my body will heal. Highly recommended!”

    Sara B., counselor

  • “Tess brings years of training, experience and insight to her work. She is a skilled practitioner who provides truly therapeutic bodywork. Over the years, I’ve had bodywork from many others but no one else comes close to providing the kind of healing and care that Tess provides each time I see her.”

    S. Flint, literacy activist

  • "I've had a lot of massage and body work over the years; Tess is the best I've ever met at helping me find a place of comfort in my body. She is not only great at touch and observant of my breath and places of tension, but a wonderful listener."

    Kim W, physician's assistant 

  • “Here I thought I was going for a massage and I got so much more. Tess is a true holistic person. We are more than our bodies, we have minds and spirits as well. Within the session, all of those levels were addressed.”

    M. Caruso, architectural designer

  • "Tess’s technique and style is nothing I have ever experienced. I left feeling so much better and relaxed. I already booked another appointment for next week and am very much looking forward to it!"

    Perla P.

  • “Tess was incredible. She identified my pain points and worked to open up my back, made some recommendations to improve my body from the stress of working at a computer all day, and even identified some yoga positions that help relieve the stress on my lower back. I will be seeing her again!”

    Mariel M. 

  • "Tess's years of experience were evident in the way she meticulously evaluated my body after listening carefully to my concerns. The treatment was calming, therapeutic, and felt great! The clean and tidy studio environment was a plus. I didn't want to leave before scheduling my next appointment with her!"

    Andrea P.

  • "Tess is fantastic. I saw her fairly regularly during a stressful time at work and she also kindly sent me some recordings she thought would be helpful (and they were). It was always a pleasure to see her, not just for the skilled massage she provides but her calm and kind demeanor. I always leave a session feeling refreshed." 

    Liv I.

  • "Just amazing. I think that's the most relaxed I've felt in sixty-five years!"

    E.R., retired psychiatrist 

  • “Tess is wonderful! She takes her time to listen to exactly what you need and collaborates on feedback. I feel like we are working together to heal my pain instead of just her working on me. She works very diligently as if she is sculpting my body and increasing the awareness I have for it. I like her style and highly recommend!

    Stephanie T.

  • "Tess’s extensive training shows from the first moment she lays hands on you. She is extremely intuitive and has an amazing ability to both listen to what my body is telling her, as well as to tell it gently what it should be doing. She could identify places that were bothering me without me telling her, and made helpful suggestions for stretches to do in between sessions."

    Nick P., software ninja

  • "Tess never ceases to amaze me with the depth of her knowledge and all of the many areas of study she has training in. Most recently I had digestion problems and she gave me an amazing abdominal massage along with a deep therapeutic massage. Treat yourself to a healing massage from Tess—you deserve it!"

    Nova L., massage therapist

  • "Tess is very professional and knowledgeable. She is aware of a lot of things related to the muscles, their positions, connections with the joints, etc. She is also very attentive and careful. It was relaxing and healing, even educating for me. I certainly will come back again."

    Moquian T.

About Tess

I’ve been working with bodies since the age of 17. My love and skills have developed across years of world travel, deepening intuition, artistic expression, and study.

The modalities integrated in my work include: Thai, Myofascial Release, Acupressure, Hot Stone, Deep Tissue, Lauren Berry Method, Cupping, and Visceral Manipulation. I am an Ayurvedic practitioner and a Feldenkrais teacher. I also combine energy work (Polarity, Chakra Balancing) and Sound Healing with Tibetan singing bowls to deepen relaxation and break up of stagnant energy in the body.

At the heart of it all is the harmonizing and healing that happens when two bodies are in communication with each other. Nothing is more fulfilling to me than witnessing a person’s energy become streamlined, flowing, and open over the course of a session.

I live in uptown New Orleans and love writing, playing guitar, and biking on the levee. I am always learning and deepening my work—currently that is taking the form of yoga teacher training.

View the full list of my trainings and certifications

Work with me

Let’s talk about how I can best support your wellbeing.

Call / text me at 415-205-6395 or fill out the form below.

NOTE: I work mostly with women. I’m also happy to work with men who are vetted by other clients for their clear, safe energy.

I look forward to connecting with you!