Manual Therapy

Visceral and neural manipulation, brain and lymphatic work, manual articular and functional joint work, brain reflex work and manual therapy for the eyes.


Functional Biophysics Coaching and Treatment Sessions

Let's look at chronic problems from a Mitochondrial DNA related and Functional Biophysics perspective. This process of testing, coaching, home program and treatment sessions brings something new to helping with chronic problems as diverse as neuro-related problems like MS, Parkinson's, and the aftermath of TBI, thyroid problems like Hashimoto's, metabolic problems like Diabetes, and the vario... Read More

Let's look at chronic problems from a Mitochondrial DNA related and Functional Biophysics perspective. This process of testing, coaching, home program and treatment sessions brings something new to helping with chronic problems as diverse as neuro-related problems like MS, Parkinson's, and the aftermath of TBI, thyroid problems like Hashimoto's, metabolic problems like Diabetes, and the various autoimmune disorders. This is a process that takes several months of sessions and I set up a package tailored for you. - Start your process with an email to me about your situation and we'll discuss the possibilities on the phone before you get started.


Distance Lymphatic Therapy

Taking care of yourself is vital! Using lymphatic drainage therapy, I teach you how to drain your own lymph from your face/neck/scalp and create that wonderful low pressure environment between your skull and your brain so that your brain gets a better chance to exit the waste proteins and fluid congestion inside your brain itself later while you are sleeping and the channels are open wider. ... Read More

Taking care of yourself is vital! Using lymphatic drainage therapy, I teach you how to drain your own lymph from your face/neck/scalp and create that wonderful low pressure environment between your skull and your brain so that your brain gets a better chance to exit the waste proteins and fluid congestion inside your brain itself later while you are sleeping and the channels are open wider. I’m excited to be able to offer this as a zoom class in the evening!

I believe change is possible.

Whether you are coming to my studio for stress and pain relief, to assist in healing from an injury or surgery, or to manage a chronic problem like lymphedema, I’m excited to be part of your good health.

Every session is tailored to what you and your body are telling me today. You and I will co-create a session that is right for your body and includes manual therapy that supports you, whether that means helping your brain cells get a fresh fluid supply, releasing restrictions caused by surgical scarring and/or edema or easing the pain of old sports injuries. Helping you feel more ready for your life is a calling for me.

Valerie is a bit of a study geek and launching off on a second career, graduated from Lane Community College’s massage program while finishing an MDiv. And while chaplaincy didn’t turn out to be her path, she’s continued on a quest of sorts to have at her fingertips a grasp of 3D anatomy and manual therapy for body systems which has led to the completion of extensive advanced courses from great programs including:

Norton School’s Certified Lymphedema Therapist course of study and specialty head and neck lymphedema training

Upledger Institute’s Craniosacral and Brain Therapy curriculum

Barral Institute’s Neural, Visceral and Vascular Manipulation and Manual Articular and Brain therapy curriculum

Chickly Health Institute’s Lymphatic, Brain Therapy and Neonatal Reflex curriculum

Jeffrey Burch’s Functional Methods (or Jedi school as we like to call it) and Visceral Manipulation curriculum

Agile Body Integrative Learning’s Neurovascular Release curriculum

Naga Center’s traditional Thai massage and healing therapies program and

Balanced Body Pilates where she certified as a Pilates instructor.

License # 22440

I believe change is possible. Whether you are coming to my studio for stress and pain relief, to... Read More

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Located at: 150 Shelton McMurphey Blvd #208, Eugene
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