About Sarah
Sarah West (she/they), Shiatsu Certified Practitioner (AOBTA-CP), has been offering bodywork to communities since 2010. With an initial background in Massage Therapy, Sarah found a calling with Shiatsu and went on to co-found the Shiatsu School of Vermont. Now dedicated to private practice, Sarah's work is informed by continuous study of Classical Chinese Medicine, patterns of nature ecology reflected in the human body, as well as relevant comparisons and correlations of modern medicine. Each bodywork session is uniquely emergent, as Sarah's skillful touch is complemented by deep listening, grounded presence, and clarity of consent. Both gentle and deep, the aim is to support the body to rebalance and transform itself in whatever ways are available in the moment. In this way, Sarah's treatments are an invitation to show up as an equal participant in one's healing. Curiosity, care, and respect for every body's innate wisdom are at the heart of Sarah's work.
About Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a form of bodywork from Japan in which pathways of the body are palpated to encourage blood flow, thus supporting healthy movement and function within the body. Passive stretches and joint rotations are also typically involved. Shiatsu is done fully clothed and traditionally takes place on a mat on the floor, though it may also be modified for a massage table. Please wear flexible, comfortable clothing.
Accessibility
Access to care ought to be a right, not a privilege.
If you have access needs please let me know and I will do my best to meet them.
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Note that my Brattleboro office is wheelchair accessible with elevator access to the 3rd floor suite.
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If financial burden is a barrier to access, sliding scale and other options are available.
When determining the sliding scale amount, please consider the three levels of
financial experience described below.
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If you are not sure or feel that this method does not work for you, please contact me and we can decide together.
Thanks to Alexis J. Cunningfolk at www.wortsandcunning.com for designing and sharing this infographic!