Licensed massage therapist based in the upper skagit valley of washington
license number: MA 70047272
I am a massage therapist offering treatment in studio, in nature, in home, and on site for businesses. My style is influenced by numerous modalities⏤craniosacral, neuromuscular, myofascial, intraoral, visceral, biofield energy-focused work, in addition to Swedish and Deep Tissue massage⏤all founded upon a philosophy that the health of body, mind, and spirit is well-met with gentle, grounded, physical touch.
What I offer:
My hourly rate is the same whether you come to me or I come to you. I charge a travel and set-up fee based on distance from my home. Sessions longer than an hour are discounted (I prefer to work for 90 or 120 minutes)
Service one
On Mondays I work from a studio space at Wildheart Retreat near Rockport, WA. Depending on the season and the weather, I also sometimes offer outdoor massage in the forest (with or without a tent). Contact me by text, email, or through the contact section of this website to schedule.
Service two
I'm generally available to schedule in-home appointments Tuesday-Friday. I'll drive to your home and set up my portable massage table. What I need from you: one set of sheets (preferably twin size; fitted, flat, and pillow case), blanket (optional), a chair or stool for me to sit, and space to work (minimum 11' x 7', more is better).
Service three
I'll bring my massage chair and provide treatment (fully clothed, no oil) to multiple people on a schedule of either 15-minute, 20-minute, or 30-minute appointment times. Bring me in to your workplace, campus, office, school, hospital, clinic, community center... Employee appreciation day? Wellness event? Birthday party? Relaxing chair massage is a wonderful addition to an event, or can be the main event itself. Hourly rate varies with the schedule format to incentivize longer treatment times. Two hours minimum, six hours maximum of hands-on time per day. I will arrive 30 minutes prior to the first scheduled appointment time to set up. Chair massage is typical for on-site, but clothed table massage is an option if you prefer. On-site availability will depend on the type and length of the job. I can be available any day of the week with enough notice.
Pricing
I discount longer session lengths for a few reasons. I believe longer lasting, slower paced work is more beneficial; I enjoy the work more (unless you want treatment of a limited scope, only one or two focus areas, then working for only 60 minutes can feel quite rushed); and it cuts down on transitional work (sheets, cleaning, intake process, etc.) in the flow of my day.
Travel and set-up fees may fluctuate over time, based on gas prices and other factors. Those fees are intended to cover gas plus a little extra for vehicle wear and tear, time spent driving, the work of setting up the table, and so forth. At this moment with today's gas prices, I charge $0.60/mi plus $15 for a half hour of non-massage time (set-up, intake, and break-down time). Some travel fee estimates: Seattle is around 100 miles from home ($75), Bellingham is around 55 miles ($50), Arlington is around 50 miles ($45), Mount Vernon is around 40 miles ($40), Marblemount is around 10 miles ($20).
I want to discount service for clients who commit to massage as self-care on a regular basis. Rather than a monthly membership subscription program, I'm going to try something a little different: a "hot streak" pricing concept. If you come to me for a massage and schedule your next massage within a month of the first, you'll be "heating up" and get $5 off that second massage. If you then schedule the third within a month, you'll be on a "hot streak" and get $10 off that next massage and all subsequent massages so long as you maintain the streak. If you fall off, you'll go back to normal pricing, but don't worry! You can reestablish the streak and unlock "hot streak" pricing again as often and for as long as it works for you. Hot streak pricing applies to on-site clients too! Have me in to treat your employees on a monthly basis and I'll give you $10 off the hourly rate.
Late cancellation and no-show fee: A minimum of 24 hours notice is required to cancel or change a scheduled appointment. Last minute cancellation or a no-show for a scheduled appointment will incur a $50 fee. In cases of emergency, this fee may be waived at my discretion. I trust that you will respect my time and understand that massage is my livelihood.
Price per massage hour
Maintaining a streak of massages monthly (or more frequently) unlocks discount
Price per massage hour
About me
Born and raised in the Skagit Valley. My massage education started from the very beginning, my Mom having been a massage therapist. After homeschooling and then attending Concrete and Sedro-Woolley public schools, I studied at the University of Washington. I dabbled in a number of STEM fields, drifted through some humanities fields, dropped out when my four years' scholarship money ran out, returned a few years later to finish a degree in Art History. All along the way I learned plenty outside of the school pipeline. Art, writing, dance. Social partner dance was a big part of my life from my late teens to late twenties. My Mom's massage influence and social dancing both have informed my quality of touch in a big way. Reading, gaining general knowledge, thinking deeply about patterns of being, are now and will always be daily practices. My interest is drawn powerfully to understanding foundations of health.
After about 12 years in Seattle, I've returned to spend most of my time amongst the trees and the soil. In 2024-2025 I studied at Arlington School of Massage. I graduated, earned my license, and immediately began teaching at the school in addition to building my massage practice. At the time of this writing, I teach Anatomy & Physiology to first-term students and Pathology to second-term students. Remaining steeped in learning is a joy and a passion. In order to set the intention, and hold myself to account, I'll put here in writing that I intend in the not-too-distant future to continue my education with an aim toward doctoring. Until then, my professional work remains within the legal scope of practice of a massage therapist.
Arlington School of Massage, Arlington, WA
Graduated 2025
Teacher at Arlington School of Massage
Since 2025
Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Washington
Since 2025
hear from people i've worked with
My doctor sent me to Sy for visceral massages to help relieve my constipation. He succeeded! For the first time in my 89 years I am not constipated. Thank you Sy.
If you're looking for a top notch massage therapist, you've found one with Sy! He listens to what's been bugging you and makes the aches and pains go away so you can get back to doing what you love in life. He gives wonderful feedback, realistic advice, and educates about the body properly. He is simply the best massage therapist that I've been to and I will continue going to him for years to come!
Wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenating! I go to Sy for problems big or small, and he always knows what to do.
Sy helped me with my chronic shoulder pain. He is a wealth of information regarding the body and health. I will definitely keep going back again and again!
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