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Dawn Larned, LMT

she/her

Massage Therapist

Modalities

Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Swedish Massage, Abdominal Massage, Pregnancy and Postpartum support, Trigger Point Therapy, Gua Sha/Scraping

Specialties

pregnancy/post-natal massage and recovery, nervous system regulation, abdominal/gut care, acute & persistent pain

Education

  • East West College of the Healing Arts, 2014

  • Lauterstein Conway School of Massage, 2009

  • Bachelor's of Science in Communications, University of Texas Austin, 1995 Magna cum laude

  • Fascial Counterstrain Foundations with Brian Tuckey and The Jones Institute

  • Bowen Technique Modules 1 & 2 with Tara Cobalt Coy

  • Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® : Professional Care Training, Arvigo Institute

  • CranialSacral Therapy Level 1 & 2 Training, Upledger Institute

  • Subtle Hands-On CranialSacral Training, Carol Gray

  • CranialSacral for Infants training, Carol Gray

  • CranialSacral Training, Cyr Zeeberg-Foote

  • Bodywork for the Childbearing Year® Certification, Kate Jordan

  • Chi Nei Tsang:  Chinese Abdominal Massage, East West College of the Healing Arts

  • Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Massage, East West College

Schedule

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am-1pm

  • Saturday 9am-3:15

License # 20637

A Bit About Dawn

I’m a body and movement nerd committed to lifelong learning in the realm of holistic wellness. This drives me to seek out a broad spectrum of perspectives, and I synthesize this diverse knowledge into practical applications that best serve my clients. During our sessions, I draw upon an array of techniques, customizing each experience to your needs. I blend Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Tui Na, Thai Table Stretching, Craniosacral Therapy, and Abdominal Massage to help you achieve a sense of integration and heightened connection with your body. Your body wants to return to balance and health, and I am a companion and support in your body's own healing process.  I'm currently beginning new studies in Fascial Counterstrain, a modality to relieve trapped inflammation in the body.  As well as beginning a new training in McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release®. I look forward to weaving these gentle yet effective modalities into our sessions as I continue to grow as a therapist.  

My expertise extends to the realms of perinatal massage, post-natal recovery, uterine realignment, and gut and pelvic health. I hold specialized training in Pregnancy and Post-natal massage, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®, and Chi Nei Tsang. As a mother of twins, I appreciate the pivotal role that massage therapy can play in promoting wellbeing and addressing scar remediation after childbirth.

I completed my massage studies at East West College for the Healing Arts in 2014. However, my initial immersion into the somatic arts occurred while training in ensemble creation at the Dell’Arte School of Physical Theater. I was then introduced to yoga,obtaining certifications as a teacher in Alignment-based Hatha, Kundalini, and Pre-natal Yoga two decades ago, and I have remained a dedicated student, deepening my studies of pranayama, meditation, and asana.

In addition to teaching yoga, I taught movement and presence for the stage for over a decade. I, also, pursued further education in nervous system regulation and trauma-informed care while leading clinical Neurofeedback protocols. I bring many years of somatic and embodiment studies to my massage work and am passionate about empowered living, practical and functional movement, and guiding others on their journey back to (or deeper into) wellness.

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