Transformative Bodywork
I am an Esalen massage instructor and certified Esalen massage therapist.
Transformative Bodywork Approach
Transformative Bodywork is a collaborative, client-centered experience between my clients and me. I like to think of it as a dance. I incorporate Eastern and Western modalities into my practice ranging from Acupressure, Thai massage, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, and Swedish massage; the foundation of my work is Esalen® Massage & Deep Bodywork. Esalen Massage is a presence-based approach best described as the interface and integration of form, energy, structure, and soul.
With its nurturing contact, integrating strokes, and meticulous attention to the whole body, an Esalen Massage provides a state of deep relaxation and healing. The sessions can evoke enhanced awareness and integration as it often helps regulate the nervous system by allowing clients to drop into their parasympathetic nervous systems.
Esalen® Massage is a unique type of bodywork that was developed at the Esalen Institute on the coast of Big Sur. It is known for its long integrative strokes, inspired by the waves of the ocean. This profoundly relaxing healing art will enhance your mind, body, and spirit; Esalen’s signature long strokes facilitate feelings of wholeness, connection, and healing integration.
Massage Instruction
For those with no prior massage experience, as well as those looking to add modalities to their healing arts and wellness repertoire, I offer group courses -- both in-person and virtual -- to introduce students to Esalen massage. In this course, students will gain an understanding of the approach and learn foundational skills in an accessible and cost-effective format.
Check back at Events for details and to register for upcoming courses.
What Folks Are Saying
“Sam has an emotional intelligence that goes beyond what I have experienced in other bodywork sessions. His knowledge of the body and his healing wisdom is profound. I look forward to future sessions.”
- Travis J.
“Sam is incredibly talented. Highly, highly recommend! I was tense and sore going in and came away refreshed and feeling healed. Sam has a very calming, peaceful presence. He makes you feel incredibly comfortable and relaxed. He is obviously highly trained and very skilled. These were amazing massages. Definitely going back!”’
- Tony P.
“I loved working with him side by side on the same body. It made it easy to learn that way by mimicking him in real time. He is such an easy going instructor and makes learning non-threatening and fun.”
- Massage Student
A note from me:
As a teacher, my goal is to guide my students through an experiential learning process that will enable you to cultivate the ability to come into presence with yourself and your clients. In my courses, I aim to help you develop techniques that invite clients to drop into their parasympathetic nervous system, expediting the healing process.
Physical touch is one of our most critical innate needs. Join me as we explore together how to listen with our hearts and hands, to ask for what we need, and to communicate skillfully through touch.
To Growing Together,