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ABOUT
Hello, I'm Lauren Williams
A Passionate Massage Therapist, Anatomy Nerd and Yoga Teacher
I have been enthusiastically practicing massage and bodywork for 8 years. After completing my yoga teacher training, a desire to learn more about the body directed me toward massage and manual therapies. As a self-proclaimed anatomy nerd, figuring out why people are in pain and helping them get out of it is my favorite puzzle to solve. My continuing education in trauma-informed energy work blends the best of both worlds.
I specialize in Structural Integration Method of Dr. Ida P. Rolf and I am always striving to learn more to advance my practice and reach as many people as possible.
It all began
with Anatomy
My journey to health and wellness started 10 years ago at SLCC where I completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training at the same time as my Associate’s degree. Dipping my toes into anatomy made me realize I wanted to learn more, but I didn’t feel like a 4 year degree was for me. This lead me to UCMT where I completed the Professional and Master Bodyworker program. As a forever student, I stayed at the community college to try to become a Physical Therapist Assistant, taking even more biology and anatomy classes and visiting as many cadaver labs as I could. But when 2020 turned my (and everyone else’s) whole world upside down, I had to find a new direction.
Becoming a Rolfer®️
Graduating from the Guild for Structural Integration allowed me to become a Rolfer®️, a goal I never thought I would achieve, but am so grateful for the opportunity. Additionally, I have CEUs in Ashiatsu, cupping, Thai Massage, and lymphatic drainage. I have taken trauma informed and trauma release courses. I am certified in Sleep massage (which is exactly what it sounds like and includes an extra nap at the end). I also offer Doterra’s Aromatouch touch and Graston.
MY APPROACH
Working with me feels like FINALLY finding someone who can support you on your Journey to a Healthier Life
People feel safe when they come to me and when they leave. I believe in the power of education and knowledge in the wellness space and I always make sure that my clients leave with learnings that will empower them to feel more at home in their body.
I am an excellent listener and sometimes people joke they come to me for the talk therapy too. What makes me unique is I am equal parts scientific and spiritual. I can be strictly scientific and anatomical if that’s what you’re looking for but I am also here for those of us who want some more energetic ideas from chakras, traumas trapped in the body, all the way to color therapy and more.
I think massage and bodywork could change the world if people let it. not only could we reduce the use of pain killers in this country, people would be happier if they were more comfortable with skin to skin contact. and the level of embodiment that comes along with that would empower people to make more educated decisions about their health rather than relying on a stranger to tell them what to do. I am constantly offering to work on anyone, even for a discount because i believe this work should be accessible to everyone.
