About Dawn
I’m passionate about my work and making a real difference in people’s lives, in their healing journeys and journeys of self discovery. Whether giving massage, teaching massage to couples or other therapists or hosting retreats.
Born and raised in Alaska to adventurous parents, who left the dry, flat panhandle of west Texas in their late 60s mustang and drove the Alaska-Canada Highway on a whim with no employment and no family waiting their arrival, I gained a questing, independent, march-to-my-own-drummer streak early on. And a Gypsy soul to travel the world, meeting all sorts of people in their slice of life and thrilling at the discovery of the new, different and foreign.
My favorite place in the world is Ireland, where I feel most myself, wild and free. I also love many other European locales and would love to spend more time in the Italian Dolomites and Swiss Alps, hiking and doing some more via ferratas.
I’ve been doing bodywork for over a decade now and it has been one of the most rewarding and profound experiences of my life. Massage is more than pain relief and relaxation, though things are wonderful. It can bring a sense of connection and being seen on a non-judgmental level many of us don’t often experience, a chance to come home to ourselves, into our bodies and out of our heads, to turn off a noisy, busy brain and be very present. To reach a very deeply relaxed, liminal state. It is not unusual for me to experience a state of flow and joy while giving bodywork. It is an art and a dance as well. I am honored and humbled to have been given this gift to help others heal and to hold space for you.
Having experienced chronic pain myself over the years, I understand what it can be like to live with something that can color your world in a heavy hue, affecting you emotionally, mentally and spiritually as well. Coupled with my medical background and knowledge of physiology, anatomy, biochemistry and a bunch of other related subjects; later studies in herbal medicine, pain science and somatic based therapies; various continuing ed courses in bodywork; and delving into guided visualization/journeying and dreamwork, I've explored many ways of addressing and managing chronic pain.
There are many other approaches to managing chronic pain including movement in a variety of forms such as dance, strength training, walking, hiking, swimming, qi gong and tai chi (this list could take up at least a page); cognitive tools, hypnotherapy, journaling and food and plant-based. I'd be happy to chat with you about them.
Testimonials
I highly recommend Dawn for any type of therapy/session she offers. She is a gift to our community and my time with her always leaves me feeling healthier, happier and more grounded.