Precision work for bodies in pain.
Clinical, nervous system-informed bodywork that goes beyond the standard massage.
Elemental Work offers orthopedic and clinical bodywork rooted in Polarity Therapy, taking a broader view of the body’s response to tension, injury and stress.
Elemental Work is a massage and Polarity Therapy practice in Portland, serving the Southern Maine community.
Each session meets your body in real time. Whether you're seeking relief from a specific area of pain, dealing with persistent tension, or unsure where to begin, we'll explore what's happening together. As priorities shift and different patterns emerge under the hands, the session adapts to what your body needs and allows.
My approach is grounded in structure, guided by the nervous system, and informed by an elemental understanding of how the body organizes and restores. I consider not only where discomfort appears, but how different parts of the body may be contributing to the larger pattern.
How I work
Some sessions are specific and outcome-driven, while others create space for the system to settle and reset. Both have a place in my practice, and the distinction isn't always absolute. Focused treatment and a more expansive approach can coexist within the same session.
Breath, cups, movement, and botanical oils are among the tools I may bring into a session. Each has its place, depending on what your body needs and allows. We begin with what's available and build from there.
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Find Me in Woodfords Corner
Elemental Work has been a part of the vibrant Woodfords Corner neighborhood since 2015. You’ll find me at 500 Forest Avenue in Portland, up on the second floor. Reserved parking is available for clients during session.
