REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
THALIA SHULIST
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I've been living in Golden and working as a Registered Massage Therapist since 2015. I'm happy to be a part of the vibrant community that makes up our town! The inspiration behind my practice is to continue nurturing the vibrancy and vitality of our community through facilitating awareness of a person's health and well-being. I believe that we are all able to bring this quality of well-being into our lives by recognizing the potential in one's own self! I use Massage and Craniosacral therapy to facilitate a deeper connection to the physical body in hopes that this awareness continues to provide feedback and strengthens the intuitive messaging system that already exists in each person, allowing them to better access what their body wants and needs to heal!
I was drawn to Massage Therapy after finishing a Bachelors Degree in Human Kinetics. This education gave me a solid 'backbone' in human biology, anatomy, and physiology. My love for movement, sport, and working with people in a meaningful way led me to pursue massage therapy studies whilst still working seasonally at backcountry lodges in the mountains. Once settling in Golden, I sought to develop a deeper relationship and practice within the community itself. It has been very rewarding building a strong sense of connection to a place and growing group of wonderful people I have the honour of working with! |
When not in my treatment room, I'm often found skiing, biking, gardening, cooking & eating, music-making, and/or getting together with friends to do any of these activities.
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REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
LAURA BAER Laura is currently acting as locum for Thalia at SOMA BODYWORKS while she is on maternity leave. Laura completed her initial training as an RMT in 2014 with the Canadian College of Massage Therapy and is now practicing massage therapy to help people create freedom in their movement, with the hope that this newfound freedom changes their relationship to their bodies for an overall long-term sense of wellbeing. She has a deep appreciation for the body’s innate wisdom and healing power. Laura regards massage as one avenue by which she can help others with healthiness and happiness. Using a holistic and integrative approach, she treats with all the systems of the body in mind; musculoskeletal, myofascial, lymphatic, and visceral. She listens attentively to the needs of the body and is dedicated to support changes that improve quality of life for her clients. Laura is also passionate about food, regenerative agriculture and working towards creating a healthy planet for generations to come. She grew up on an organic farm in Ontario and studied international and agricultural development at the University of Guelph. She has played soccer competitively at a University level and continues to move her body everyday through various sports and physical activities, including her work! Her desire to learn more about the body lead her to massage therapy school in 2014, followed by a yoga teacher training course in India. |
Laura spends most of her free time outdoors, or desiring to be outdoors, growing gardens, and moving her body!
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ABOUT CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of the craniosacral system- the system responsible for the flow of essential fluid between the cranium (head) and the sacrum (base of spine) via the spinal cord. This craniosacral system is directly linked to the function of the Central Nervous System. The therapist assesses and facilitates the body to release subtle restrictions in this system that may be causing pain or disfunction. CST compliments the body's natural healing processes and can be used to treat a variety of conditions including:
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR YOUR FIRST CRANIOSACRAL VISIT?
Unlike massage therapy, you will remain fully clothed for the treatment. I suggest wearing comfortable or loose-fitting clothing. You will be positioned lying on your back or seated, depending on your comfort and ability. I will often start by holding your feet, assessing the body and being directed to the areas that require attention in a sequence of priority your body indicates. Some areas may cue me to ask you what you may be feeling in that specific part of the body. The sensations that may come up in that area can be very relevant to the release of that particular restriction in the body. You may experience a deep sense of calm during or after the treatment is over. Because CST works with the body's natural healing process, subtle shifts and changes in the body may even continue to be felt days after the session as your body integrates those changes.
Still have questions about Craniosacral Therapy? Feel free to call 250-344-1328 or email somabodyworks.info@gmail.com.
- Headaches
- Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
- Neck and Back Pain
- Sports/Work-related Injuries
- Post-surgical Rehabilitation
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
- Chronic Fatigue
- Concussions
- Emotional, Physical & Post Traumatic Stress
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR YOUR FIRST CRANIOSACRAL VISIT?
Unlike massage therapy, you will remain fully clothed for the treatment. I suggest wearing comfortable or loose-fitting clothing. You will be positioned lying on your back or seated, depending on your comfort and ability. I will often start by holding your feet, assessing the body and being directed to the areas that require attention in a sequence of priority your body indicates. Some areas may cue me to ask you what you may be feeling in that specific part of the body. The sensations that may come up in that area can be very relevant to the release of that particular restriction in the body. You may experience a deep sense of calm during or after the treatment is over. Because CST works with the body's natural healing process, subtle shifts and changes in the body may even continue to be felt days after the session as your body integrates those changes.
Still have questions about Craniosacral Therapy? Feel free to call 250-344-1328 or email somabodyworks.info@gmail.com.
