My passion has always been about improving the quality of life of people in need with a career journey that has enabled me to find my calling as a professional in the divide between traditional medicine and body work. Today, I am proud that we offer a specialized practice designed to improve the physical, mental and emotional health of patients through competent, compassionate care to those in need. 

Sonia Walker, LMT, CMLDT

I started in the medical field at a young age as an Emergency Medical Technician. I eventually transitioned from the ambulance to working full time in the emergency room learning about illness and how to stabilize and prepare patients for their next level of care - managing wounds, surgery, oncology, psychiatry or hospice care. 

These experiences provided me with deep insight into patient care, general health care practices, and related symptoms as well as the dynamics of taking care of sick and healing patients through their stages of healing.

This experience exposed me to the field of pain management where I was drawn to a very wise nurse practitioner who specialized in integrative pain management. She believed there was a time for medication and a time when natural remedies and body work could assist the body to heal without overly relying on opioids. I went on to spend 5 years working under her, learning about care plans and how to critically assess patient needs in a variety of settings, including skilled nursing facilities/rehab centers treating pre and postoperative patients recovering from procedures, reducing anxiety and depression in patients coping with dementia and Alzheimer's and those suffering with general aches and pain. Over time, this gave me the confidence to actively collaborate with doctors as well as the entire care team responsible for the management of patient symptoms. 
 
In part, this has been a very personal journey for me as my own mother had been injured at an early age and, in tandem with working in the hospital from a clinical perspective, I grew up understanding what it was like to have a loved one living with chronic pain. I truly understand the physical and emotional toll that pain can have on family and friends. 
 
Massage is a complementary and alternative medicine that is offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of conditions with rising frequency. Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it can serve as an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. During our consultation, you'll let us know what is bothering you and we will co-create a plan to get you feeling your best.

Available services are customized to the patient’s needs using variety of techniques ranging from Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, range of motion, vibration therapy, and sound therapy (Tuning Fork Therapy) among others. I encourage you to ask questions or communicate concerns and we will be happy to explain the benefits of each method.