Join us this fall as we offer an introductory Thai Bodywork course: Saturday October 26th 9-6 Sunday October 27th 9-6 $400 or register before October 12 and get the early bird discount: $350. TO REGISTER AND FOR MORE INFO. CONTACT Kelly@KaizenHealingArts.com Acquaint yourself with the amazing floor-based, healing arts practice of Thai Bodywork! *Learn to relax while using gravity and body weight to deliver firm and therapeutic pressure *Gain confidence in using a w

My session with David Van Eck was fantastic. David Van Eck has many years of experience working on bodies and teaching massage therapy at the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy before they closed their doors about a year ago. He taught myofascial release based on Ida Rolf’s structural integration methods and Thomas Myers’ fascial work. In addition, he assisted school owner, Jocelyn Granger, with teaching neuromuscular therapy. I decided to see David because I was having s

Barnes Method Myofascial Release is aimed at releasing the fascial system, addressing pain, and realigning the entire body. Fascia is a complex web of connective tissue in the body that unites each part, from the macro to the micro. It covers every cell, fiber, tissue, and organ; it forms an enveloping sheath just under our skin, giving us our outline and quite literally, holding us together. Due to the interconnectivity of this web, when there is a restriction or snare in

As we move into 2018, I wish you a sense of renewal, peace and hope. As I reflect back on 2017 I am ever grateful for the honor of serving you this year, and in many cases, through the years. Your commitment to your well-being is inspiring and I feel blessed to be a part of your journey. I continue to grow from your presence in my practice and from the concerns that you bring for healing. I look forward to a continued partnership with you in 2018 and beyond. As of 2018, I am

Renée Rutz, RCsT, LMT is methodical in her approach. She can delve into the details of an issue, exploring, questioning, sensing, aiming to find the root cause of imbalances in the body. It seems like she could easily spend 45 minutes on one part of my foot if that was what is called for. Then she can zoom out and look at the big picture; assessing how all of the pieces are connected together. In addition to her Craniosacral Therapy training, she has been in the bodywork busi

Recently, I began offering a new six month apprenticeship program. I am honored to work closely with several dedicated bodyworkers in an ongoing mentorship. Teaching in this way is rewarding for me on a number of levels. In the past, I have been a mentee under Shiatsu therapist, Frances Farmer, and Abby Humphrey, Acupuncturist, and I found this to be a powerful and unique way of learning and integrating new concepts and skills. Working one-on-one allows for maximum individua

My session with Julie Jaffray Kouyate was blissful. For me, a bodywork session is not just about the session itself; many other details make their way into the whole experience, from the booking process to the décor, from the pre-session discussion, to the final goodbye and follow-up. From the start, Julie’s warm smile and bright eyes were welcoming and open. Her space is painted in rich hues that make you feel like you are receiving a hug when you enter. Julie is a master of

My session with Eileen Dickinson was spacious. Her smiling presence is open, calming, and accepting. She seems to see all of me and she was very present from the moment I walked in the door until the moment I left. According to Jo Larson of True Healing Touch, “Trager is a form of healing bodywork that involves blissful rocking and soft, playful bouncing of limbs and muscles, all done in state of relaxation that is so deep and profound that nearly half of people experiencing

The longer I do this work, the more I realize that perhaps the biggest factor contributing to our discomfort is stress and exhaustion. We are all super busy, working hard, moving quickly from one task to the next, juggling a myriad of responsibilities, and ultimately depleting our energy reserves. Anxiety and depression have become increasingly common in our culture, so much so that these states of imbalance are often considered the norm. Committing to receive regular bodywor

This Sunday I am excited to teach three of my talented colleagues in a semi private setting in my Kerrytown office. We will explore the idea of Being (not doing) as we give bodywork. This lesson is one that I feel is important to continue to explore on and off the mat. It's one that our culture does not value but when we tap into it, we experience the vastness of the whole universe and the healing potential within. This Deepak Chopra quote inspires the theme and the lesson I

Kaizen Healing Arts began in 2004 as a collaboration of practitioners and has evolved over the past ten years into my solo bodywork practice in the same healing space near Kerrytown. Over the years, I’ve forged new connections and learned a great deal from my clients, my practice, my teachers, and now my students. As a student of bodywork, I am constantly delving deeper into this practice by taking continuing education classes, studying privately with talented teachers, engag