Since 2012, we have been helping you feel better; from our hearts and with our hands.
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Ani is the proud owner of Birch Body Care as well as a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 10 years of experience. Before opening Birch in 2012, she graduated from the Swedish Institute and has worked in spas in NYC, wellness centers and under shady trees with ocean views on Block Island, RI. She has a B.A. in Art from Simon's Rock College of Bard. Ani's massage is intuitive, yet rooted in a deep knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Her sessions are unique and tailored to her client's needs to facilitate the body's innate ability to heal itself. Many different techniques find their way into her sessions including Swedish, Trigger Point, Reflexology, myo-fascial release, and deep tissue. She is not currently taking new clients
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Jacki has been in the bodywork field since 2002. After her Yoga teacher training in India at the Shivananda ashram, she wanted to teach and help people feel their best, and knew she had a calling for more. She studied La Stone therapy, Thai Yoga Massage and Reiki one and two. In 2009 she became a Licensed Massage Therapist after graduating from massage school in Highland, NY. She feels blessed to have opportunities to work with chiropractors and other body workers to enhance her practice skills continuously and give a very individual therapeutic treatment. Jackie's sessions are incredibly intuitive and release muscular tension, pain and stagnation, trigger points. Her sessions also address injury rehabilitation, joint stiffness and flexibility issues, as well as providing a relaxing and restorative massage.
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Audrey has been a body worker for over 20 years. After taking an introductory class in shiatsu with the renowned sensei, Waturo Ohashi, Audrey fell in love with energy work and the transformative effect it had on people. She continued to study under Mr. Ohashi and then went on to graduate from the Swedish Institute in NYC. Audrey has worked in spas throughout the Hudson Valley and sunny San Diego and holds a BFA in film from NYU. Audrey's massages are deeply relaxing and grounding and always focus on the unique needs of each client. Combining energy work with the practical needs of the body is her specialty. Depending on the need of the client, multiple modalities of massage may be included in a session including swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu and even meditation. Her many years of Zen meditation brings a calming, quieting presence to each session.
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Originally from Argentina, Marcela graduated from The Swedish Institute in 2006. She has been working as a licensed massage therapist since 2006. Her specialties include: deep tissue, trigger point, medical, sports, and myofascial work. As a certified prenatal massage therapist, you can rest assured that the mom-to-be and baby are in great hands! Marcela is committed to her continuing education. With her 11 years of experience working alongside physicians, chiropractors, physical therapist, and person trainers, she can treat a wide variety of acute and/or chronic conditions. Her focus is to help clients’ mobility and range of motion. By incorporating stretching and range of motion, Marcela is able to evaluate tissue and create a client centered massage. Each massage session is based on the individual client and their person needs.
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Geena Rose is a Reiki Master who has been practicing traditional Usui Reiki since 2015. She studied under Reiki Master Teacher Stacey Schaffer of Red Lotus Reiki in New Paltz. Geena is a passionate vegan and found reiki when she was searching for a way to bring comfort to suffering animals. When she discovered how much it transformed her own life she decided to complete Reiki I, II, & III to bring balanced energies to others. Geena strives to help people transition to a more heart-centered place where they can grow and heal. She loves to incorporate essential oil aromatherapy and crystal healing into her sessions. Geena is happy to hold a space of compassion and kindness where each client can feel safe and cared for.
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Ali became a licensed Esthetician in 2017 and has a passion for helping others feel beautiful and confident in their skin. Specializing in plant-based skincare regimens, her detailed analysis during each session provides clients with a deeper understanding of their skin and how to effectively treat and protect it. Ali’s gentle touch and soothing nature help clients feel relaxed and renewed. Her dedication to bringing out the best in everyone shines through in every treatment.
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Bernadette Canale has been a holistic skincare professional and NYS licensed esthetician in the Hudson Valley for 18 years. Her sessions include an individualized analysis and treatment that takes into consideration how environmental factors, age, and lifestyle choices affect our ‘outer glow.’ Bernadette also feels passionately about helping her clients find their ‘inner glow’ by facilitating a deep level of inner balance and harmony in her holistic sessions. Look forward to feeling nurtured, relaxed and glowing on the outside and inside after a facial with Bernadette.
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Caitlin graduated from the Swedish Institute in Manhattan in 2004 and has been a practicing massage therapist ever since, with only a brief hiatus spent farming full time. She has extensive dance training from Sarah Lawrence College and London Contemporary Dance School and continues to work artistically in the realms of dance and theater. Her delight is to re-ignite a sense of embodiment in our rapidly fragmenting technology-driven culture. Her guiding principle is to again acknowledge that we are physical creatures who need to move at an organic pace. Whether you arrive to a session with specific therapeutic goals in mind or simply the need for deep relaxation, Caitlin’s massage work promises a thorough commitment to your organic self.
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Sylvia received her Associates Degree in Massage Therapy from the Swedish Institute in NYC in 2008. She has worked in therapeutic environments since 2010 treating a range of clients from athletes, those suffering from chronic pain, women throughout their pregnancy, people with a variety of specific health concerns such as sciatica, repetitive strain injuries, chronic neck, shoulder and/or back pain. Sylvia is certified in neuromuscular therapy, a comprehensive system for the treatment of structural imbalances. She incorporates myofascial release, PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) stretching, and deep tissue work to provide unique therapeutic sessions for her clients to reduce stress and discomfort and increase pain-free movement. Sylvia is also certified in prenatal massage. Sylvia continues to gain knowledge through continuing education courses and research. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University.
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Shortly after Brittany's first, amazing massage that left her standing taller and more relaxed, she started looking into a career as a Massage Therapist. Brittany attended Finger Lakes School of Massage Therapy in Ithaca, NY and graduated in 2014. She's been practicing since then in a variety of spas settings in upstate NY. Holding space for each one of her clients is of the utmost importance to Brittany, as well as tailoring each session her client's unique needs.
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Karen graduated from the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy in Albany, N.Y. in 2018. Her desire to have a hands on and holistic approach to pain management drew her to the field of Massage Therapy after 9 years in the medical field. Karen often integrates NMT (Neuromuscular Therapy) and MFR (Myofascial Release) techniques into her relaxation focused Swedish massage. She loves holding space for her clients to be truly free of their daily stressors and looks forward to adding new skills and techniques to add to her divine massage sessions.
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Rachel started her skin care journey in 2008 when she attended Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics in Manhattan. Throughout the years she has honed her skin care skills at local spas including River Rock Health Spa in Woodstock and at Bodhi Holistic Spa and Yoga in Hudson. She understands the importance of healthy skin and it's profound effect on our self-esteem and how we feel about ourselves. Not only do her sessions provide a unique skin care regimen for each client, they promote a deep sense of well being and tranquility. Rachel loves helping clients feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and relaxed and deeply believes that we all deserve self-care time.
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Rooted in a holistic approach, Daniell offers an integrative and effective healing massage. Her love of anatomy started early in life and she earned her 200 hour yoga teacher certification at the age of 15. Her desire for hands on work led her to study at the Finger Lake school of Massage in Ithaca NY, where she graduated from in 2017. Today, Daniell's practice has evolved to incorporate her love of deep, connective tissue work, Swedish, movement based modalities, shiatsu, reflexology, reiki, and other energetic based healing practices. A session with Daniell is sure to be deeply healing on all levels.
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Jen has been a Massage Therapist for over 13 years and for over 20 years has been working in the bodywork field. She graduated from the highly regarded Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca NY and has since been delivering sessions with mindfulness, compassion, and precision. Jen has spent years working as a member of physical therapy rehabilitation teams and has an exceptional knack for helping clients manage their chronic pain. She has advanced training in Medical Massage, Anatomy & Physiology, Muscle Energy Technique, Positional Release (strain/counter-strain), Cranio-Sacral Therapy, and Pre and Post Natal Massage. Jen is also a Certified Yoga Instructor and has completed coursework in Qigong for Medical Practitioners from the Omega Institute. She specializes in focused Deep Tissue work with an emphasis on relaxation, and a session with her will leave you feeling loose and serene.
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Naomi is a NYS licensed esthetician and certified Reiki Master with a passion for healthy skin and spiritual wellness. She began her practitioner journey in 2018 through Reiki, studying at the NYC Reiki Institute under the direct lineage of Hawayo Takata. She was fascinated by the transformation she saw in her clients through the subtle yet powerful practice of Reiki and went on to complete her Reiki Master in 2021.Through practicing Reiki, she developed a deeper appreciation for self care and specifically skincare. She graduated from the Aesthetic Science Institute in Albany and is pleased to offer tailored facials that focus on skin health and vibrancy as well as an energetic balance from within. She enjoys incorporating crystals in her services and loves using gua sha to revitalize the skin and assist in deep relaxation. She’ll send you home with refreshed skin, skincare advice, as well as crystal suggestions to use in your healing journey.
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Eric graduated from the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy in 2019. He has a holistic approach to massage and believes that everything in your body and mind are connected. and to listen to your body. His relaxed, focused Swedish Massages are tuned and adjusted to the clients needs, integrating aspects of gentler modalities and energies, and giving deeper pressure for those that need it. His ability to connect and identify areas of tension or stagnation and use of appropriate pressure and energy to help the body release, can truly leave clients feeling relaxed, calm and rejuvenated. Eric grew up in Stone Ridge, loves to cook and bake, and plays music in a local band.
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Iara (pronouced "Yara") received her Massage Therapy education in Portland Oregon, where she lived for 13 years and also studied midwifery. She enjoys offering a wide variety of bodywork, from general relaxing massage to more spot-specific and therapeutic sessions. She has certifications in Prenatal massage, Thai massage, and Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy. Iara recently moved back to her home state of NY and is excited about reconnecting with the Hudson Valley and working with clients here. She is passionate about the health benefits of comforting touch, and strives for her clients to feel heard, respected, empowered, and most of all nourished during their sessions.
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Martha has called the Hudson Valley home for the last 18 years. She's had a lifetime passion for massage and holistic healthcare, and completed her formal massage training at the Center for Natural wellness in Albany in 2022. Martha believes that massage therapy is one of the most transformative and healing tools there is. She is thrilled to hold space for you on your journey of healing, and to facilitate your body's natural ability to come into balance.
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Morgan is recognized for delivering a secure and calming experience through a methodical touch.
Possessing a wealth of technical knowledge and an unteachable natural healing gift, Morgan seamlessly combines expertise with an innate ability to soothe and restore. She was formally trained at the Center of Natural Wellness in Albany, NY and is an intuitive massage therapist with a thorough knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, myology and kinesiology; as well as a wide, ever-expanding variety of body and energy work techniques and modalities. |
Isabel fell in love with working with her hands playing instruments and farming vegetables for six seasons. She now brings that focus and a holistic health approach to her work as a massage therapist, offering clients support in slowing down and feeling grounded. She attended the Institute for Holistic Health in Poughkeepsie, gaining a strong foundation in a variety of techniques and modalities she draws from to address each client’s therapeutic goals. Isabel’s sessions facilitate deep relaxation, offering the mind and body space to rest and heal. She enjoys incorporating joint mobilization and gentle stretching into her work, which will leave you feeling limber and balanced.
Layla graduated from The Center For Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy. Her intention is to adapt to each client's current needs and facilitate self-healing. She hopes to invite a felt sense of safety and freedom of movement by relaxing the nervous system, relieving pain, and increasing bodily awareness. Layla particularly enjoys working with clients with chronic pain conditions resulting from cancer, TBIs, and various injury-related chronic conditions. She loves providing clients with tools and tips to integrate what they learn on the table into their daily lives. Layla incorporates a variety of modalities based on client needs, including Shiatsu, Trigger Point Therapy/NMT, pin and stretching, muscle energy techniques, deep tissue, and relaxing Swedish massage. She especially loves Shiatsu!