Maria Asbel, LMT, RMT

About

I am so grateful you found me. I would love the opportunity to work with you! 

I have a passion for helping those who suffer from chronic pain, physical dysfunction, stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, emotional dysregulation and trauma - conditions that may be difficult to treat with traditional medicine or talk therapies that do not address the mind-body connection. 

Through a combination of proprioception (body awareness), dialogue, movement and gentle touch, I will help you explore the root cause(s) of tension, pain, emotional distress and patterns that do not support your well-being. In a safe, comfortable and supported environment, you will learn to connect with your body and its inner wisdom. Together we will alleviate pain, regulate your nervous system, release stored trauma and allow your body and mind to truly heal.

HOW CAN I HELP?

Through my extensive training and the development of my natural intuitive abilities, I am able to pick up on subtle energies in and around the body. I am also able to connect with the part of you that "knows the answers" - your inner wisdom.  I am able to see, feel and sense physical dysfunction, adverse energy patterns and congested areas where negative emotional energy may be present. This allows us to focus on the parts that matter most, the parts where your body is holding on to your "stuff". 

I am a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and Reiki Master/Teacher (RMT). I have advanced training in Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and SomatoEmotional Release (SER) through the Upledger Institute.

My training includes:

• CranioSacral Therapy 1: Assessment of Central Nervous System and Fascia for Full Body Treatment Protocol (CS1)
• CranioSacral Therapy 2: Moving Beyond the Dura for Assessing Acute and Chronic Conditions (CS2)
• SomatoEmotional Release 1: Full Range of CranioSacral Therapy Tools for Gentle Trauma Resolution (SER1)
• SomatoEmotional Release 2: Intention, Inner Physician and Dialogue - Deepening Principles and Practice of Upledger CranioSacral Therapy (SER2)
• Advanced CranioSacral Therapy 1 (ADV1)

I also have training in Healing Touch, Positional Release, Kinesiology, Reflexology and Medical Intuition. 

I continue my training in Craniosacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute, specializing in SomatoEmotional Release. I plan to take my second Advanced Craniosacral class (ADV2) next year. I am also pursuing my techniques certification through the Upledger Institute.

I am a member of the IAHP (International Association of Healthcare Practitioners) and ABMP (American Bodywork and Massage Professionals). In addition, I am a Health at Every Size (HAES) professional. As a HAES professional I pledge to celebrate body diversity, honor differences in size, age, race, ethnicity, gender, dis/ability, sexual orientation, religion, class, and other human attributes. I challenge scientific and cultural assumptions about weight and encourage clients to focus on what feels right for them. I value and trust my client's body knowledge and lived experiences. 

I believe all bodies are amazing and have the capacity to heal when given the resources to do so.

My Skills

Professional Associations / Memberships

IAHP (International Association of Healthcare Practitioners)

ABMP (American Bodywork and Massage Professionals)