Michelle Thornsberry, M.T

Bio

Michelle Thornsberry studied massage therapy at Body Therapy Center in Palo Alto, California. She is certified in Clinical Deep Tissue, Advanced Shiatsu, and Pregnancy Massage. Michelle is also certified as a childbirth educator by The Bradley Method of Husband-coached Childbirth.

Michelle began her massage practice in 1995 in the Bay Area, specializing in pregnancy massage. Clients utilized her talents to relieve pregnancy discomforts, and during labor, to relieve pain and speed up the process of birth.

Michelle also worked closely with Chiropractors, Acupuncturists and Psycho-therapists to treat soft tissue injuries like frozen shoulder, whiplash, disc protrusions, broken ribs, sprains/strains, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, and joint replacements.

Michelle’s philosophy is to meet people where they are at: doing deep work but never pushing beyond the body’s receptivity. Adjusting her work, listening carefully to what clients need, and providing a safe environment; Michelle creates a healing space where clients get the best our of their sessions. She believes in the relationship between client and therapist; working together, she learns to listen to your body, and you and your muscles learn to trust her touch.

Michelle has always been fascinated by the healing powers of massage: how it creates a shift in client’s bodies, how it eases pain, and how it enhances athletic performance. It is wonderful, and profound, and she is proud to be a part of the healing process.