MASSAGE
Healing Resistance is about understanding how we are intrinsically woven into each other, how our wellbeing & nourishment serves the collective whole , and how vital massage & bodywork is for connecting to our fullest most beautiful joyful selves
As a holistic & remedial massage therapist:
I use a whole system person centered approach weaving deep nervous system listening with an intuitive and targeted approach to release deep muscular tension & chronic pain.
Creating space through fascial release, I weave a wide container to hold energetic and emotional space where it’s needed with a trauma informed approach.
If welcome, through somatic inquiry, meditation & guided visualisation I invite you to explore your felt senses, mapping the ecology of your body to support awareness & emotional processing.
This practice is grounded in understanding that systems of oppression shape our health & nervous systems & how healing is facilitated when we are feel seen, heard and understood in an environment that our bodies feel safe(r) in.
Regular Rates: 60 min - $100 // 90 min - $140
Solidarity Rate for low income QT/BIPOC : 60 min - $85
“What is so special about Manna is that she touches YOUR body, sensitive to its many aspects, and not just A body. It is so rare in bodywork to find someone who touches you for who you are and for your needs, and not just touching a generic body, or touching your body according to their beliefs of what is good for you. As a trans person, I felt that Manna wasn't scared of my body, and I would definitely go back to her for scar work, as she holds space for the emotions and energy that rises in the session.”
Florianne
“I really enjoy coming to Healing Resistance. I appreciate that it is calm and peaceful but not clinical. I love how there is a check in not just about the body, but about myself as a person and my stress levels, and that Manna is also receptive to sharing how they are doing, which helps to form trust and comfort. I am very grateful to have found the practice.”
Tricia
“My experience with Manna was really great- I asked if she would work on areas of mine that are chronically tense and painful, and in the days that followed my massage I could feel into the areas she worked on that I've never really felt before because they were so bound up. I felt that Manna was very conscientious of the emotional reactions that can come from this deep work and made sure to check in with me and ask my consent as she went along which made me feel comfortable and safe. Manna is a very active community member and is a part of so many mutual aid efforts even outside of her practice and because of that her values really come through, making her and her practice all the more amazing! I highly recommend Manna.”
Cham
