Starling Bodywork
therapeutic massage & cupping
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Starling Bodywork
Starling Bodywork is
body centered healing through the art and science of therapeutic touch, movement, cupping, breath guidance and other somatic practices and skill sets.
Specializing in addressing stress & relaxation, injury rehabilitation, injury prevention, repetitive stress concerns, postural imbalances and sports maintenance.
Experienced with treating specific issues such as frozen shoulder, thoracic outlet syndrome, sciatica, carpal tunnel, post surgery hip replacement, migraines and headaches, scoliosis, IT syndrome, tmj(d), and more.
Trauma & PTSD informed
Queer and Trans affirming
Black Lives Matter
Neurodivergent friendly and understanding
20 years experience
Masks are optional. Your massage therapist is happy to wear an N95 if you like.
Time booked is for the hands-on treatment. Please plan on additional time in your schedule during this visit to include the pre-session intake and post-session follow up, anywhere from 10 - 25 minutes. Each person is unique. Your visits are not rushed and additional time is accounted for between clients for this important step.
Meet your licensed massage therapist and certified cupping therapist. Owner and operator
River Wood, lmt. cct.
River is a results oriented bodyworker with 20+ years experience, licensed and practicing since 2004. Their style is a personalized blend of science and intuition aiming to balance deeply effective work that is also relaxing. Whether your need is to address a specific injury or to reduce to the effects of stress through relaxation, River has a varied skill-set to address your needs and concerns.
Specialties include working with athletes, injuries, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel, low back pain, chronic conditions, postural imbalances and stress management. Each session is tailored to every individual's unique needs and concerns.
River has worked in massage education as a teacher's assistant and later became an instructor focusing on Structural Integration, Movement, Acupressure and Shiatsu. They have worked with chiropractors, doctors and nurses and also spent several years working in destination resorts and spas. These experiences have shaped a beautiful balance of science and intuitive artistry. Just because it feels good doesn't mean it's not healthcare.
They have been working in their own practice since moving to Louisville in 2015.