Bodywork
Structural Integration | Myofascial Release
Your Intro to Bodywork
Structural Integration Bodywork is a gentle yet powerful hands-on practice that supports the release of tension and the restoration of balance by working through the fascia—the connective tissue that weaves throughout the body—using myofascial release techniques.
My specialty is working with the nervous system and identifying protective patterns within the body to locate areas of tension and pain. By addressing each fascial layer and skillfully applying pressure, I offer the body an opportunity to respond to the input and then release.
This work is deep, but never painful. Pain creates resistance. I work with the body, not against it—inviting a sense of safety so true healing can occur. This approach allows for a responsive and effective treatment, promoting relief, regulation, and restoration.
What to Expect
Your comfort, safety, and unique needs are always my top priorities. During your bodywork session, you will remain fully clothed, allowing you to feel relaxed and at ease throughout the experience.
Sessions take place in a serene office located in Encino, California, creating a peaceful and nurturing environment for your healing. Our work focuses entirely on your body’s structure and energy, so no oils or lotions are used. Every session is uniquely tailored to address what your body needs in the moment, ensuring that the care you receive is personalized and deeply supportive of your well-being.
The techniques used are both profound and transformative, always working within the limits of what your body is ready to release and heal. I am committed to helping you find relief, renewal, and balance in a safe and caring space.
Session Details
Home Visit
2 hours · $300
(Limited availability within Los Angeles)
Office Session
2 hours · $200
Encino, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, very much so.
Massage is typically a routine-based practice that uses oils or lotions to promote relaxation and relieve surface tension in the muscles. It often follows a set sequence and focuses primarily on muscle tissue.
Bodywork, specifically Structural Integration Bodywork, is responsive rather than routine. Each session is uniquely tailored to what your body needs in that moment. There are no oils or lotions, and you remain fully clothed throughout.
This work goes deeper—both physically and energetically. It focuses on the fascia and nervous system, working to release chronic tension, shift protective patterns, and support long-term alignment and healing.
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Wear light, comfortable clothing that allows for movement and breathability—think yoga pants, leggings, or soft cotton. Avoid jeans, thick khakis, or anything heavy or restrictive. Since you’ll remain fully clothed throughout the session, what you wear directly supports how deeply and freely your body can respond to the work.
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Sometimes. One session can absolutely offer insight, relief, or a noticeable shift. But long-held patterns often take time to unwind. Many clients find the most lasting results come from committing to a series of sessions, especially when addressing chronic tension, emotional holding, or deeper structural imbalances.
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Muscles contract to create movement. Fascia is the web-like connective tissue that surrounds, supports, and integrates every structure in the body—including muscles, bones, organs, and nerves.
Fascia holds memory, tension, and protective patterns. When it's restricted, it can affect everything from posture to breath to how we process stress. That’s why working with fascia—especially in connection with the nervous system—can create such profound and lasting change.
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Absolutely. The body stores unprocessed experiences in physical form. When we work with the fascia and the nervous system in a safe and intentional way, it’s common for clients to experience emotional release, shifts in energy, or a deep sense of reconnection to themselves.
This work is not just physical—it’s a doorway into the emotional and energetic layers of healing.
“. . .helped my body and nervous system relax protective mechanisms around old injuries. . .”
“Now I choose to rest and not live into chronic exhaustion.”
“Lisa came to my home and in a 90 minute session I was pain free.”
Schedule Bodywork
Discover the relief, renewal, and balance your body is craving. Book your personalized bodywork session today and take the first step toward a deeply transformative healing experience. Your body deserves this care, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way in a safe and nurturing environment. Schedule your session now and start feeling the difference.