Souljourner Bodywork

09/17/2025

Have you ever received a painful wake-up call from your body? My recent wrist injuries have taught me to truly listen to those whispers before they turn into screams. I've had some big adventures in Bodywork World this summer and am sharing the lessons learned through a blog series! It explores personal and professional lessons learned this summer. Read more: https://wix.to/HqknrmT

Part 1 of a series on personal & professional lessons learned this summer re the body’s intelligent messenger - pain.January arrived with a subtle whisper in my left wrist — a tiny voice that said, "Hey, something's not quite right here." As a structural massage therapist since 2009 who spends m...

01/27/2025

I'm hosting New Moon circles again (something i've done in years past and am feeling called to again).

The intention is to make space for us to reflect on life, do some mindfulness practices, and create intentional community. I've noticed that reflection is one of the best tools we have for living with purpose, and is something we often skip.

I'm hosting it at my house 1512 Ford Court, Louisville, CO, 80027. The first is tomorrow night, Tues 1/28. It's by donation, and more details will come once you register. The more the merrier, so invite anyone you think would benefit from this ❤️

Details & Registration: https://www.souljournerbodywork.com/events/new-moon-circles-2025-01-28-18-00

Eli McCutchen

10/02/2024

The Open Table: Availability This Week & Next! - https://mailchi.mp/949b256bdb7f/heading-to-the-world-massage-championships-17223125

09/04/2024

The Open Table: Availability This Week & Next! - https://mailchi.mp/67e3a71b3048/heading-to-the-world-massage-championships-17222119

08/22/2024

The Open Table: Availability This Week & Next! - https://mailchi.mp/2ae90d3687bc/heading-to-the-world-massage-championships-17221708

06/06/2024

Now accepting new clients at my home office in Louisville! I'm excited to serve this great community!

05/21/2024

The Open Table: Availability This Week & Next! - https://mailchi.mp/2bfd688f40d0/heading-to-the-world-massage-championships-16533584

05/06/2024

The Open Table: Availability This Week & Next! - https://mailchi.mp/6d562afe3d12/heading-to-the-world-massage-championships-16532084

11/16/2023

The Open Table: Holiday Availability + Travel Reminder - https://mailchi.mp/8f3ca17b99d8/heading-to-the-world-massage-championships-8772332

10/29/2023

It started with awards for video submissions for private practices, clinics, spas, and social media. There were roughly two million awards for videos, which was a surprise. There were only 8 in-person categories, but well over 15 video categories.

The top scorers from each in-person category brought their A-game to the stage and competed live for Best Massage Therapist in the World.

While tallying up the votes, the top 3 in each category were awarded their medals. Team USA brought home 2 medals: Gold in Swedish won by Melissa Strautman, and Silver in Sports won by Deon Abdullah! Then, with applause and all the hugs, the winners received their medals.

All in all, it was a very unique experience, and I’m grateful to have met so many passionate massage therapists from so many backgrounds around the world. It was inspiring to see everyone’s unique style, and to learn new techniques. I am immensely grateful to all my supporters at home who helped me cover costs, and for all the cheers and emotional support along the way.

I am bummed, but not surprised, to not bring home a medal. There is a type of massage style that, as far as I can tell, only exists in "Competition World." It seems to draw heavily from Thai massage and Cirque du Soleil.

Does it help address aches, pains, and stress? Who knows.
Is it enjoyable to receive? Questionable.
Does it look cool for spectators? Absolutely.

Massage Association

10/28/2023

The massage I received was just as unique as before.

Phiane, competing for Canada, presented her generations-old lineage of bodywork called Yin-Yang Massage. She teaches and competes all over the world, and has won many awards for this family-held tradition. It felt similar to Thai-style work but on a table. The flow was very relaxing, and I could feel the profound wisdom through her hands and presence.

She also made every single piece of fabric used in the session by hand!

After lunch and photo ops, we piled into the auditorium for the Final and awards ceremony...

International Massage Association

10/27/2023

The second day was much more relaxed, for myself and for everyone I spoke with. It was like Saturday was the big push to show off all your skills, and Sunday was the day to really enjoy the craft and the experience.

I met two new friends, from Portugal and Israel, in the bathroom at our hostel... because who else in a hostel is getting ready at 7am on a Sunday?

Today I was at table 10 with Phiane Duquet of Canada and Anna Majda of Romania and the category was Wellness.

I focused on relaxing techniques, and used essential oils and the spray I created for Craniosacral therapy. I was surprised that while others used incense, candles, and various scented products, I seemed to be the only one with essential oils.

My 'client' was from Romania. She had alopecia and was wearing a hairpiece, so she requested only light scalp work.

International Massage Association