Frequently Asked Questions

What is individual work with you like?

I begin with what brings you in.

You may come with a specific concern, a referral, or simply a sense that something is asking for attention. We look closely at that while staying curious about the larger context of your experience.

Depending on what we discover together, our work may include physical therapy assessment and treatment, hands-on work, Manual Lymph Drainage, movement, Pilates, breath, awareness, education, conversation, or other approaches drawn from my experience and training.

There is no single technique or predetermined path that I use with everyone.

Do you offer both in-person and virtual sessions?

Yes.

I offer in-person sessions on Maui as well as virtual individual sessions.

In-person sessions allow for clinical assessment and hands-on approaches when appropriate. Virtual sessions may include movement, breath, awareness, education, conversation, and exploration of what you are noticing in your own experience.

If you are unsure which is appropriate for you, reach out and we can talk about what brings you in.

Is this physical therapy?

Physical therapy is one of the professional capacities in which I work.

I am a Hawaii-licensed physical therapist, and physical therapy is one professional capacity I bring to my work. When physical therapy evaluation and treatment are appropriate, we can work within that clinical context.

Not every person who works with me comes for physical therapy, however. People also come for Manual Lymph Drainage, movement and Pilates, hands-on work, or other forms of individual exploration and support.

Embodied Life is the larger body of work. Physical therapy is one of the ways I may work within it.

Do you take insurance?

I do not bill insurance directly. Individual sessions are currently private pay.

If you have questions about fees or whether working together makes sense for what you need, please contact me before scheduling.

How many sessions will I need?

There is no predetermined number.

Some people come with a very specific need and work with me for a short period of time. Others find that our work develops over a longer period as their needs and interests change.

We can decide together what makes sense for you as the work unfolds.

What is Manual Lymph Drainage?

Manual Lymph Drainage, or MLD, is a specialized, gentle hands-on technique designed to support movement of lymphatic fluid.

I may use MLD as a specific form of care when someone comes to me for that purpose, or it may be one part of broader individual work when appropriate.

If you have been referred to me specifically for MLD, you can let me know when you contact me.

Do I need experience with Pilates, movement, breathwork, or body awareness?

No.

You do not need to know the language I use, understand anatomy, be experienced with movement, or already know how to “listen to your body.”

We begin with where you are.

Can Human Design or Gene Keys be included?

They can be part of our conversation when they are meaningful to you, but they are not required and do not determine how I understand you or your experience.

They are possible lenses for exploration rather than explanations of who you are.

Do you offer classes or workshops?

From time to time.

My work is currently primarily individual, but I may offer classes, workshops, guided experiences, or other ways of exploring Embodied Life as they emerge.

Current offerings will be shared on the website and through my writing.

I’m not sure whether what I need fits your work. Should I still contact you?