What is ATSI?

The most meaningful goal of ATSI is to get you feeling like the best you.

Tom Myers and Google can answer what it is quite well, but here is my humble take.

Life is experienced through the body. The good, the bad, the buffalo.

The way we move or don’t move creates patterns, and habits inevitably take hold.

There are places where we live heavily, others we rarely frequent.

Restricted or cautious movement, strain and overuse thus ensues.

ATSI gives us the insight, the keys to the human body.

To unravel the root, unplug what’s stuck and reroute the flow.

“The needed bodywork is the bodywork where the soul is listened to, respected and given its outlet. The soul loves to move, to express, to be free, and hates domination and desertion… Listen to the soul. Love it. give it back it’s dance. Then give the soul a format for understanding, for integration and anchoring.”

-Marion Woodman

What can I expect?

I wish I could promise unicorns.

But as a very close second, when you book an ATSI bodywork session, you can expect to be seen.

Live and in full color.

Which can sound a little intimidating.

But what a tonic, to slow down and be seen clearly.

Sessions begin with a thorough body reading, taking detailed note of your form and structure.

Poetically, we witness & honor your life story and how it expresses itself through your body.

We notice what’s working well.

Catapulting off those resources, we make a plan.

What wants to feel better?

What would it be like to live with all parts of you in unison?

And maybe, with a little less ache and pain?

What is a 3-series?

The 3-series is an introduction to structural integration, with sessions focusing on the pelvis, rib cage and shoulders, and spine.

While it is a format, a trusty roadmap, no 3-series is ever the same.

As client and practitioner, we embark on this journey together, taking off with just enough direction and crucial landmarks to guide the way.

But we rely on the roads of your personal story to lead us where we need to go.

Only your unique exploration will lead you home.

In session one, we address the lower limbs.

We awaken your feet, find the ground, and deepen your awareness of the optimal relationship between your feet and pelvis in both movement and stillness.

From the support of session one, we open the breath, working ribcage and shoulders.

We wrap the journey in session three with the spine.

Weaving in remnants of the previous sessions, mobilizing the balance between your earth, your heart and head.

Discounted 3-series (90-minute sessions) are being offered until I become a Certified ATSI Pracitioner in June 2024.

What should I wear?

Structural Integration is best received when wearing underwear.

For clients who wear bras, please choose one that gives as much access to the back and spine as possible. A two piece bathing suit is also appropriate.

Most men receive the work in boxers or briefs.

No one is compelled to disrobe beyond their comfort level, other options include form fitting clothing such as running shorts, sports bra or close fitting tank top.

On the day of your appointment, please do not apply moisturizers, lubricants, creams or oils to your skin, as it will impede our work together.

Your hand moves

and the fire’s whirling

takes on a different shape.

All things change when we do.

Ku Kai - 8th Century Zen Master