Madera Wellness

About Gabrielle

Welcome to Madera Wellness! I am so happy to have you here. As a highly-skilled Licensed Massage Therapist trained in deep tissue techniques, structural integration, and Chi Nei Tsang, I am dedicated to facilitating healing in both the physical and emotional body. My treatments focus on working with the nervous system, connective tissues and muscle in order to access and release deeply held pain and tension. I hold each client with the gentle understanding that life experiences, mental patterns, and emotions correlate to chronic pain and tension in the body, and I create a safe space for these connections to be explored. One of my main strengths as a therapist is to combine my anatomical knowledge with my ability to intuitively attune to the clients’ unique body in order to find and release every tight spot! A typical treatment will include both focused therapeutic work and deep rest and relaxation. I incorporate cupping, gua sha, hot stones, trigger point therapy, myofascial techniques, and passive and active stretching into my practice. Expect to leave each session with a feeling of wholeness, levity, and ease.

Education

East-West Psychology M.A., CIIS, - Fall 2024 -- Present

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Program - Fall 2024 -- Present

Chi Nei Tsang, White Cloud Institute - 2023

Trauma Informed Massage, Tucson CE Institute - 2022

Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy - 2019

Colorado College, B.A., Religious Studies - 2019

Specialties & Areas of Focus

Chi Nei Tsang is a gentle yet effective treatment for the digestive system and the organs. Chi Nei Tsang originates from the ancient Chinese Taoist tradition and naturally integrates emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical blockages of the body energy. This modality benefits clients with digestive concerns, back pain, menstrual pain, and detoxification, to name a few.

Chi Nei Tsang

Sports Massage for Cyclers, Mountain Bikers, and Athletes

As an avid biker and outdoors person myself, I know how important recovery is for performance. I love helping my clients reduce and rehab sports injuries and improve their ease and enjoyment when doing the activities they love. These treatments are ideal for clients seeking out focused therapeutic work on the low back, hips, ankles, shoulder girdle, etc.

Structural integration works with the connective tissue and the muscles to realign postural imbalances. This technique lifts and stretches tissue to create space and relieve dense tissue and restricted movement. Structural integration emphasizes postural analysis and systems of compensation in the body.