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pain relief,
but make it cozy
I support fellow headache-havers in finding relief through a gentle, nervous system-centered approach. By helping your brain feel safe and settled, we create the conditions for your entire body to relax so that healing can happen naturally and at your own pace.
a space for you
My table is a place for you and I to collaborate on the best treatment for you. Your voice will always be heard, your comfort and boundaries will always be top priority.
Meet Amelia
why massage for headaches?
nervous system regulation & happy hormones
The benefits of massage therapy are numerous and wide ranging, but there is a key effect that I really love to let inform my work, particularly in the treatment of headaches: support of the nervous system.
When you receive a massage, your parasympathetic nervous system ("rest & digest") is activated. Breathing slows, blood pressure lowers, and healing becomes possible. This is in large part a result of the feel-good hormones your body produces during a massage. Dopamine and serotonin go up, cortisol goes down.
I approach massage as a holistic method of pain management. When your mind (and the bodily systems that influence your mind) feel safe and supported, your muscles will naturally chill out too and space will be created for the relief of pain.
kind words from lovely people
"Amy O'Connell is a master of her craft. In one hour, she successfully alleviated tremendous pain I had been feeling for months."
join the community care waiting list!
In keeping with values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, I offer a limited amount of Community Care rate sessions each month which can be booked through my
Don't see an available Community Care rate appointment? Join the waiting list and be the first to get notified when another becomes available.
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