Traditional Thai Yoga Therapy has been used for thousands of years to soothe aches and pains, increase flexibility, detoxification, body awareness, and energy. Performed fully clothed on a mat, this ancient therapy is relaxing and exhilarating, soothing and therapeutic. Combining gentle stretching, pranayamic breathing and compression along sen or energy lines, Thai yoga is unmatched in its ability to restore balance to the body and mind. Thai Yoga Bodywork, LLC is owned and run by Julie Schwalm RMT, 500RYT
Treatments available include:
*Traditional Thai Massage
*Clinical Thai Bodywork
*Luk Pro Kob herbal compress treatment
*Deep Tissue Table Massage
*Private or group yoga sessions
As an eternal artist of life, Julie has found a balanced existence between supporting health and wellbeing in her community, and freedom within herself. A Thai Yoga Practitioner since 2008 and Massage Therapist since 2003, she has substantial knowledge of the structure and function of the body, from the superficial muscular layer to the energetic systems. This knowledge is demonstrated in her teachings as a supportive connection with her students and clients, allowing them growth through bodywork. In 2010 she received her 200 hour yoga certification from Sandra Carden at Union Yoga in Lake Leelanau, and completed her 500 hour certification in October of 2016. As a connected and dedicated student, her study of the science and philosophy of yoga and Thai Yoga Therapy is continuously evolving. She believes that yoga is an ongoing process, without limits and without an endpoint. Julie was initially trained in Swedish relaxation massage and specialized first in prenatal massage, honoring her background in doula and midwifery services. After continuously coming in contact with people with chronic pain and acute injuries her studies broadened to include Medical Massage and was then drawn to Traditional Thai Yoga as an aid in injury rehabilitation, chronic pain relief and to work with athletes more efficiently. Utilizing knowledge of antagonist and protagonist muscle groups, trigger points and stretching allow a release of localized stagnation of energy, toxins and lactic acid in muscle fibers and increase the range of motion of joints and muscles. With a keen awareness of the mind-body connection, her work is effective in addressing the stresses in the mind as well as the physical body. Julie is the sole proprietor of Thai Yoga Bodywork, LLC and the co-founder of Yoga on the Beach, a program offering donation based beach yoga in Grand Traverse and Leelanau County for the support of local environmental organizations. She is also a mom of two amazing young men, and an artist who uses many different mediums but is best known for her work with glass. She finds inspiration in everyday objects and events, often using her knowledge and appreciation of the human form to create pieces of art.
