About Amanda
Amanda’s passion for body work has led her to pursue specialized training, allowing her to work safely and effectively with clients who have a diversity of needs and limitations. Combining a clinical approach and integrative perspective, she applies a range of techniques in customized sessions.
Amanda is a licensed Massage Therapist, Thai Massage practitioner, and level two Reiki practitioner. Practicing yoga since 2003, Amanda began teaching in 2010 after completing a 270 hr training at the Asheville Yoga Center. She has been trained in Thai Massage and Reiki since 2010, and completed CCRI's Massage Therapy program in 2014. She is a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist trained in the Vodder technique, and has completed 50 hours of Oncology Massage training through hands-on work in the hospital setting, and online lectures with Tracy Walton. With a BA in Comparative Religious Studies and a BFA in Studio Art, she has academically explored the power of belief and perspective, the intricacy of human anatomy, and continues to be fascinated by the relationship between the two.
She strives to facilitate a holistic path to physical and emotional balance. She is passionate about helping her clients achieve tangible results. Driven by her personal experience of healing through body-mind integration, she believes deeply in the efficacy of bodywork.
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Modalities
Massage Therapy
Amanda offers a range of modalities and techniques, all incorporated in traditional table massage.
Her training includes Deep tissue techniques, Swedish massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and Reiki.
Talk with Amanda about your goals and limitations to find the work that is most appropriate for, and especially customized to you!
Thai Massage
This dynamic form of body work is a combination of assisted yoga postures, passive range of motion, compression, acupressure, and energy work. It is performed on a mat on the floor.
Benefits include: increased circulation, elongation and release of connective tissue,
increased joint mobility,
detoxification through stimulation of lymph and muscle tissue, balancing of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, deep relaxation and breath regulation.
Be sure to wear comfortable clothing that will not restrict movement!
Yoga
A balanced practice of yoga helps keep our bodies fit and agile, while cultivating mindfulness in all aspects of life. Through movement and breath we can explore the relationships between our physical, intellectual and emotional selves.
Amanda looks to facilitate this self-work, helping individuals find personal grounding, achieve optimal health, and discover peaceful clarity.