I specialize in the body-mind connection and how we can heal and regulate our nervous system through therapeutic touch and working with our mindset.

Hi! I am Makayla, Licensed Massage Therapist, Medical Massage Practitioner, Massage Therapy Instructor, and owner of Body & Mind Connections. I also have my Bachelors in education, and I will graduate with my Masters in counseling/development in May 2024! Combine all these together and I am passionate about helping my clients integrate their body-mind connection through massage and mindset for part of their wellness plan for optimal physical and mental health.

<side note> My sessions are not a replacement for seeing a licensed counselor (which I am not), but they can definitely compliment your counseling sessions by helping you work through the somatic aspect of trauma and get back in touch with your body and nervous system through trauma-informed, therapeutic touch. (not to mention relieve that tension and those sore muscles).

That being said, you do not have to be going to counseling to benefit tremendously from massage and its ability to regulate your nervous system, heal trauma, and heal tension and sore muscles. Everything is just a piece of the puzzle and you get to decide what the pieces of that puzzle look like for YOU.

I use a variety of modalities (swedish, myofascial, deep tissue, etc.), and enhancements, (hot towels, aromatherapy, hot stones, cupping, etc), customized to your specific needs and desires for your session. I use calming music, white sound, and low lighting to help regulate your nervous system and promote relaxation.

Massage is my absolute favorite, even as a child, and I’m honored to be able to provide this professional, therapeutic experience for you.

My goal is to provide a safe, professional space for you during your session time, where you can feel supported to relax and heal. I want you to feel progress in your body/mind when your session is over. I love seeing the transformation in clients from the beginning to the end of a session, and I invite you to book an appointment with me today!