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Swedish and deep tissue massage, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage, just north of Downtown Durham

07/09/2025

How I got into self compassion.

I made these stories into a post to my grid, so they wouldn’t disappear.

I also love these photos of animals who are healing, just like the rest of us.

04/06/2025

New offering!
Maya Abdominal Therapy
as taught by Rosita Arvigo of the Abdominal Therapy Collective

Rooted in 5,000 year old healing practices from the Mayan people of Central America, these massage techniques have stood the test of time.

USEFUL FOR:

🌷all sorts of digestive issues like Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic slow moving digestion and constipation.

🌸 scarring in the abdomen from trauma or surgery

🌺 reproductive organ complaints like endometriosis, prostate issues, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, heavy periods, navigating menopause.

🌻 Fertility enhancement for folks of all genders and with either a prostate or uterus.

🌱 Emotional and spiritual healing after traumas of all sorts.

Maya abdominal massage loosens restrictions in the fascia (the body’s web of connective tissue), realigns abdominal organs, addresses scar tissue and tension from various traumas, and increases the flow of blood, lymph, and energy through all the tissues, muscles, and organs of your belly, diaphragm, and pelvic floor.

This bodywork modality derives from a long lineage of plant healers and bodyworkers, and was passed along from an indigenous elder, Don Elijio Panti, to Rosita Arvigo, over a 13 year apprenticeship starting in the 1990s in Belize. Rosita was given the blessing to bring the training to other parts of the world, so that I was lucky enough to train in this modality in March.

Please reach out if you are interested in trying it as part of a bodywork session, or as a standalone treatment. As a standalone treatment, it comes with a special intake form you’ll fill out at home, and then the session itself consists of: massage of the abdomen and back, followed by me teaching you how to do a simpler version of the massage at home.

We can also incorporate some abdominal massage into any regular bodywork session. ✨

Set up a session at the 🔗⬆️

or comment or dm with any questions!

28/04/2025

You can treat that mom or cat-mom or mom-adjacent nurturing person of any gender in your life to a soothing massage.

gift certificates pictured with a bouquet from , another perfect gift for your mom, the mom of your child, or literally anyone tbh.

Hit up the farmers market the saturday before mother’s day, and present some sweet person with flowers plus a gift card for massage, available in any amount!

Gift cards on shop page of held-bodywork.com, linked in bio. 🌹💐🌺💆🏽💆🏻‍♂️

15/01/2025

Heading out for a post-surgical home visit! I love this part of my job, spending time with people in the early days, or weeks, after their surgery, providing Manual Lymphatic Drainage to reduce swelling and risk of infection or other complications, and assisting with compression garments and other early treatments.

After most major surgeries, or concussions or other injuries, it’s not recommended to leave your home, so you can rest and limit movement.

There are usually a lot of emotions that come up, some pain and discomfort, and it can really help to have someone there to support you and help make sure you are healing as best you can. Eventually you can continue your treatments in my treatment room, continuing the lymphatic drainage and adding in other scar tissue techniques, and also regular massage to loosen areas of the body that get sore and uncomfortable during the recovery process.

If you or someone you know just had surgery, or is about to, please reach out about scheduling a free consultation phone call to discuss whether we might be a good fit.

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) home visits are for the recovery period after:
- surgeries like cosmetic and gender affirming surgeries.
- C-section,
- any other surgery where it’s hard to travel right away,
- concussions,
- bad injuries involving bruising and swelling that make it hard to get to my treatment space.

Pricing for this service is the cost of the treatment itself, plus travel time. I don’t charge for the intake process.

More info on my website, linked in bio. There’s a link to book a consultation call on my MLD page, or you can also reach out to me here by dm!

23/12/2024

Last minute gift idea! Massage gift cards in any amount!

This song is from the album I grew up listening to with my family, and so for years, anytime I heard disco music, I thought it was holiday music. We celebrated Christmas and Three Kings’ Day (from my Puerto Rican heritage), and got heavily into crafts and baking all December, all to the festive soundtrack of disco.

Last night and I wrapped presents to these songs and had a nice time. If you’ve been wrapping presents and realize you don’t have a good gift for some special person, I’ve got your perfect solution.

Gift cards available at held-bodywork.com and can be sent digitally or physically. Porch pickup option if you need it now, if you use “100 Green St, Durham, NC 27701” as the address.

Everyone loves a gift that will make them feel better. Also I have one massage spot left this coming Friday, plus a few spots left in my schedule next week, if you need some help recovering from whatever this week was like for you.

I’m also sending love to all of you that don’t celebrate any holidays this time of year, or who have a hard time in December I get it and have been there. I hope you find comfort and coziness and remember to give yourself whatever you need in this moment. You’re not alone, and you matter. ❤️

16/12/2024

Someone you know deserves a massage! Gift certificates available at my website, on the shop page:

http://held-bodywork.com/shop

I can mail out a physical card or email a digital one!

Perfect for a holiday gift or special occasion like a graduation or birthday.

16/12/2024

You can now buy massage gift cards on my website! you know you have that one person in your life who could really use some stress relief and loosening up their sore muscles right about now. Massages make the best gifts!

Request either a paper copy mailed to you or your recipient, or a digital copy sent via email.

Check out the shop page, linked in my bio:
held-bodywork.com/shop

Sliding scale options available too.

03/12/2024

Hot Stones! Many clients have been obsessed with these hot lil rocks and how they feel like sinking into a hot tub, really helping those tight muscles release and let go.

Try them out at your next treatment! I don’t upcharge for any add-ons, so feel free to request any you might like to try! You can request them throughout your massage or just used where you or i feel they would be most beneficial.

Add ons to your massage or manual lymphatic drainage include:
- hot stones
- cupping
- dry brushing
- essential oil aromatherapy or fragrance free
- trigger point work and deep tissue
- scar tissue release

and more to come! stay tuned…

All services are priced the same and have sliding scale pricing:

- 60 min: $80 - $120
- 75 min: $100 - $150
- 90 min: &120 - $180

book at my website: held-bodywork.com (lynk in bayou)

can’t wait to melt your muscles and help you with your pain and stress. these rocks really enjoy being put to good use too.

❤️👧🏻

29/11/2024

Come see me this Sunday dec 1 at the arts market! from 11am-4pm at in durham! I’ll be wearing one of my sweatshirts for sale, and selling original art .tacular , including lots discounted, plus prints, tote bags, shirts, sweatshirts etc.

also selling these gift certificates for my massage practice bc you know people love a massage as a gift.

come get a soothing sweatshirt! buy a nice gift!

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Green Street

27701

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http://calendly.com/held-bodywork

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