The MVMNT Collective

Movement is a dynamic holistic collective dedicated to fostering wellness, self-discovery, and community through a diverse range of healing practices. At the heart of Movement is our Somatic Bodywork Practitioner, renowned for her whole-body approach to healing and her deep commitment to guiding clients on transformative journeys. Through a powerful combination of breathwork, spiritual counseling, massage therapy, and gentle energy work, she supports individuals in uncovering the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

Our collective is home to a variety of skilled practitioners, each bringing their unique talents and wisdom to the table. We offer an extensive array of classes, including yoga, meditation, breathwork, qi gong, partner massage, tai chi, authentic relating, ecstatic dance, contact improv, life coaching, and even DJ mixing. This rich tapestry of healing modalities is designed to cater to the diverse needs of our community, providing a holistic approach to health and well-being.

At Movement, we believe that healing is a collective journey, where individuals can come together to learn, grow, and thrive. Our space is a sanctuary for self-expression, connection, and transformation, where everyone is welcome to explore their path to wellness. Whether you're looking to deepen your practice, connect with others, or simply find balance in your life, Movement is here to support you every step of the way.

Join us at Movement, where healing is an art, and well-being is a shared experience.

The MVMNT Collective

We know massage will make us move better and feel happier if we make time for regular appointments. Luckily massage is great preventive care and it can have some instantly-gratifying results. Check out these 3 things massage can help you with right now.

Headaches

Tension headaches (often called stress headaches) are the most common type of headaches among adults.

Pain or pressure in your forehead or on the top or sides of your head? Could be a tension headache. It's especially likely if you've been hunching over a desk or some knitting, spent a ton of time in a car, or if you're wearing your shoulders like earrings.

Massage can help get rid of that headache and regular massage may well keep it from coming back. (If you want to geek out about tension headaches and try a few self-massage techniques, check out this article.)

Low Back Pain

A major research study was published in 2011 showing that massage therapy was better than drugs and usual care for general lower back pain. Better than drugs. I just had to say that twice.

Just about everyone will experience low back pain at some point in their life. If it happens to you, don't suffer. Schedule a session with me at Appointments | Leah Varner (square.site) and get back into action.

Irritability

Have you ever been so cranky you got on your own nerves? Yeah, me, too. It isn’t fun. When you feel yourself biting everyone’s head off when they ask you a question, it might be time for some self-care.

Massage is great for stress relief. You get to shut off all the things that buzz and chime and aggravate you to the point of eye twitches. Music, silence, warmth, massage. All the cranky disappears.

This is dual purpose. You'll feel better and all the people around you will be happier that you're back to your sunny self.

Got a headache, low back pain, or a case of the grumpies? Get a massage scheduled at Appointments | Leah Varner (square.site) and we’ll handle that fast.