Open Body Therapeutics

Open Body Therapeutics At Open Body Therapeutics, massage is more than relief—it’s about feeling safe, supported, and heard in your body.

I offer intuitive, therapeutic massage to calm the nervous system, release tension, and support lasting wellness ✨

Warmth is one of the fastest ways to signal safety to the body. Himalayan salt stones provide a steady, grounding heat t...
02/24/2026

Warmth is one of the fastest ways to signal safety to the body. Himalayan salt stones provide a steady, grounding heat that helps muscles soften, circulation improve, and the nervous system settle into a more receptive state. When the body feels supported, it doesn’t need to hold on as tightly!

In massage, these stones aren’t used to push deeper or force release. They’re used to create comfort, invite relaxation, and allow the body to respond in its own time. Gentle warmth can be especially supportive during times of stress, fatigue, or seasonal shifts when the body craves grounding and containment.

This is about working with the body — never against it 🫶

02/19/2026

Lets’s Understand Why ⬇️

At the top of the pyramid, we look deeper.
Cortisol and daily rhythms are shaped by circadian cues, environmental factors, nervous system safety, and long-term stress patterns.

When these signals are inconsistent, the nervous system may stay alert even when the body needs rest.

👉 Stay tuned for part 2 of the Regulation Layer

02/17/2026

Before reaching for supplements or sleep aids, we explore what the body needs earlier in the day to feel safe enough to rest at night.

Integration isn’t about doing everything “right”.
It’s about experimenting gently and listening to how the body responds.

👉 Stay tuned for the top of the pyramid: The Regulation Layer

Your session doesn’t have to stop at “just massage.”These add-ons are designed to deepen the work and help your body int...
02/15/2026

Your session doesn’t have to stop at “just massage.”
These add-ons are designed to deepen the work and help your body integrate.

✨ Cupping Therapy
I use dynamic (movement-based) cupping to create stabilization and length through the muscle — not just decompression. It’s especially supportive for chronically overactive tissue that needs space and re-education.

✨ Restorative Release
30 minutes dedicated to the face and neck using myofascial release and manual lymphatic drainage. This is where we shift into deep parasympathetic rest — perfect if your jaw, temples, or nervous system feel overloaded.

✨ MEDISTIK
A professional-grade topical with 46% active ingredients including menthol, eucalyptus, boswellia, ilex, glucosamine, and MSM. Designed to pe*****te deeply and support muscular recovery beyond the table.

✨ Aromatherapy
Scent bypasses logic and speaks directly to the brain — helping your body soften before we even begin. Choose from: Eucalyptus + Peppermint, Lavender or Citrus.

If you’re ready to go beyond surface relaxation and truly support your body, add one to your next session.
Book online or message me to customize your appointment.

02/13/2026

Integration: Practices to support the release of melatonin 🌙

Once awareness is established, integration is about applying support—without pressure or perfection.

This layer encourages starting with behavioral cues that support cortisol timing: light exposure, movement, routine, and nervous system comfort.

👉 Stay tuned for part 2 of the Integration Layer where we talk about how common sleep aids disrupt our natural rhythm

02/06/2026

Foundation: Awareness Part 2

When this rhythm is disrupted, the body isn’t failing — it’s responding.
Awareness helps us recognize that symptoms are often signals of mistimed stress, not something to fight.

Before changing anything, we learn to notice.

👉 Stay tuned for The Integration Layer parts 1 & 2

02/03/2026

Foundation: Awareness ✨

Cortisol is not the enemy.
It’s a necessary hormone that helps us wake up, focus, and move through the day.

At the foundation of the Listening Body Framework, we start by understanding timing. Cortisol naturally rises in the morning and gradually declines throughout the day, allowing melatonin to rise at night.

When this rhythm is disrupted, the body isn’t failing — it’s responding.
Awareness helps us recognize that symptoms are often signals of mistimed stress, not something to fight.

Before changing anything, we learn to notice.

👉 Stay tuned for Part 2 of The Awareness Layer

02/02/2026

I created the Listening Body Framework to help shift the way we talk about health, sleep, and the nervous system ⚠️

This framework is a way of organizing how the body communicates, instead of viewing symptoms as problems to fix!

The model is built as a pyramid with three layers:

✨ Foundation: Building body awareness and learning how to notice sensations, signals, and patterns without judgment.
✨ Integration: Gently applying supportive habits and tools in a way that feels sustainable, not overwhelming.
✨ Root Influences: Understanding the deeper influences that shape how the nervous system responds over time, including safety, predictability, and environment.

The goal isn’t to do more or try harder.
It’s to listen more clearly, respond with intention, and create support that actually works for the body.

This framework guides how I teach, how I treat, and how I support others — both on and off the table 🫶

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5333 North 7th Street, Ste B-310
Phoenix, AZ
85014

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 7:30pm
Thursday 10am - 7:30pm
Friday 10am - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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