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SERVICES
THAI BODYWORK
Stretch, breathe, heal.
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Dressed in comfortable clothing,
while lying on a cozy mat on the floor,
this "lazy yoga" session incorporates slow stretches, assisted yoga poses,
and deep, specific acupressure
to lengthen muscles and release stuck areas.
There's nothing quite like Thai massage.
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Feel taller.
LGBTQIA2S+ safe space
About the owner,
VANESSA RAE
(she/her)
Following many years of service work and international travel including two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar, Vanessa earned her 800-hour massage diploma from East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, Oregon.
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In 2016, Vanessa deepened her studies in Thailand, where she became certified in Advanced Thai Massage at Loi Kroh Massage School. These techniques incorporate slow, passive stretching and deep compression.
In 2019, she studied the ancient art of Cupping through Cupping Dynamix in Bend, Oregon. This technique is highly effective at improving circulation and breaking up scar tissue.
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In 2023, she took a month-long intensive Thai massage course at Baan Hom School in Northern Thailand, where she learned techniques to address complex issues such as chronic back pain, leg & knee pain, and gastric distress.
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Vanessa was a massage instructor at Central Oregon Community College, Arizona School of Integrative Studies and was a co-founder of Northern Arizona Wellness Collective.
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She proudly runs BLUE SKIES WEB DESIGNS, building powerful websites for massage therapists, wellness practitioners and other superheroes.
On a personal note, Vanessa lives with a chronic autoimmune disorder and understands the challenges that come from bodies that don't always work the way we wish they would.
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Vanessa has spent many years living and working in wilderness settings and is an avid outdoor enthusiast, enjoying backpacking, hiking, boating, and taking her dogs on all sorts of adventures. Her hobbies include cooking, West African dance and traveling, and she is honored to practice massage therapy in Flagstaff.
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"Stepping out of the busyness, stopping our endless pursuit of getting somewhere else, is perhaps the most beautiful offering we can make to our spirit."
— Tara Brach, PhD —
I’m a Flagstaff local, raised going camping, hiking, and just learning to enjoy the great outdoors. I have always found nature to be very healing, along with a good sense of community. I started receiving bodywork at the age of 9.
This nearly lifelong experience has given me insight into what receiving a massage can and should look like, and was a big inspiration for me to start the path of becoming a bodyworker.
I got my education at the Arizona School of Integrative Studies in Flagstaff. I have been practicing bodywork since 2021 and understand that every body is different, which in turn makes every healing journey different.
I use Swedish and deep tissue massage in most of my sessions. I am nationally certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, which helps with post-surgery recovery, anxious minds, and edema or lymphedema. I am also certified in prenatal, hot stones and cupping.
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I have found that showing up with deep presence for my clients is the best way for me to work. And to help YOU find healing in yourself.
If you find that I’m a good fit for you, I am honored to be a helping hand! I look forward to working with you.
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Advice from a Tree
Stand tall and proud
Sink your roots into the earth
Be content with your natural beauty
Go out on a limb
Drink plenty of water
Enjoy the view
— by llan Shamir —
About Massage Therapist
CLAIRE CODER
(she/her)
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