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Irina Koleva
Licensed Massage Therapist,
BS Neuroscience
My approach to holistic healing is intuitive, heart-centered, and backed by science - offering uniquely tailored sessions designed to treat pain patterns and help you move, confident and free. I specialize in structural rebalancing, injury rehab, and chronic pain. I am a proud graduate of the Berkana Institute of Massage Therapy, where I dedicated over 650 hours to complete my holistic bodywork training.
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Each session is mindfully crafted, integrating Thai Bodywork, Craniosacral Therapy, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage, and Hydrotherapy. I also provide Pre and Post-Natal Massage for mamas.
My academic background lies in STEM; I earned a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and conducted research on epidemiology, substance use and circadian rhythms. After 5 years in higher academia, I felt a deep frustration with Western clinical medicine and higher academia. I felt called to explore alternatives to our existing systems, and embarked on a new journey into the world of alternative medicine and bodywork.
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The education I received from Berkana is rooted in a trauma-informed framework. I combine my knowledge of intergenerational and complex trauma with manual therapy, and aim to expand accessibility to massage therapy through mutual aid initiatives.
I designed my practice with a pay-what-you-can model with the goal of servicing communities with high levels of need and low access. Reach out if you'd like to learn more.
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Thank you for your support, and I look forward to working with you :)
