embodygrace

May 2020

I had a session with Gina that combined shiatsu massage and movement coaching. I had never had shiatsu before, but felt well-prepared for my session from communication in advance and through the session and found it a combination of meditatively relaxing and helpful for working out my sore hips.The movement coaching was awesome! Gina worked with me on some simple postural alignment exercises that were clearly individualized for my body and needs. She provided gentle, clear coaching that helped me notice how subtle shifts in how I held my body felt. I walked away with some simple movements and stretches that I could do at home and she emailed me with more detailed follow-up...read full review

Mar 2020

I had spent most of my life dealing with lower back pain, sometimes to the point of restricting how far I could walk or how long I could be on my feet. During this stretch of time, I sought the help of chiropractors, osteopaths, orthopedic specialists, and yoga instructors to help me mitigate painful episodes. The relief I received was typically short lived.One day, a friend suggested I try Shiatsu therapy. I had heard of it, but did not know much about. Doing a simple google search led me to Embodygrace, which led me to Gina. Over time, my sessions with Gina healed tight muscles and educated me on how to properly move my body from the ground up. My back pain began to...read full review

Mar 2020

I’ve had hip and knee issues for five or six years and saw two different physical therapists at different times, the last being about a year ago. In spite of faithfully doing the suggested exercises for the past year, the problem persisted. Enter Gina. She worked on the area where the pain originated and explained in very simple terms what was causing it, what needed strengthening, and what exercises would work those areas. As it happens, I was doing one of the physical therapy exercises incorrectly but would never have known that if not for Gina! She not only works on clients; she educates them.I appreciate her depth of knowledge in both Western and Eastern methods...read full review