come home to your body, where peace is waiting
Hi, I’m Dana Williams (she/they). I’m a Certified Massage Therapist (#98643) and Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master. My work provides holistic care that addresses both the physical manifestations and the underlying roots of pain. Ultimately, I intend to connect clients to the peace that lies within the sanctuary of their bodies.
Originally from Durham, North Carolina, I received my massage training at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, Oregon. My academic background is in sociology with a focus on generational trauma and storytelling. Before I was a bodyworker, I spent several years as a K-8 public educator, providing academic and social-emotional support to neurodivergent students.
My Values
My approach to bodywork prioritizes nervous system regulation and unwinding tension patterns in muscles and fascia. I feel that a regulated nervous system is a doorway to deep connection, fulfillment, and physical healing– first for individuals and then the collective.
I am committed to creating trauma-informed spaces for deep witnessing, exploration, and transformation. With an emphasis on clear, collaborative consent, I ensure that every session is guided by your unique needs.
I want to help you feel at ease in the home of your body and our Earth. Whether you seek relief from a specific injury, a way to calm a busy mind, connection to your inner-wisdom, or simply a moment to rest, there is a place for you on my table.
I welcome all bodies to my practice. I foster a safe and affirming environment for queer and non-binary folx, highly sensitive people, neurodivergent individuals, those experiencing chronic pain, artists, and activists.
I believe that all humans hold the key to their own growth and healing. I also recognize that humans are interdependent; we need one another as we navigate obstacles in the river of life. Through massage and Reiki, my intention is to serve as a witness, a respite, and a source of inspiration on your journey.
I am committed to financial accessibility. If needed, please reach out via phone or email to ask about my affordable, sliding scale options.
Credentials:
Massage Therapy (800 Hour)- East West College of the Healing Arts, Portland, OR
Craniosacral I (33 Hours)- Cyr Zeeberg Foote, Portland, Oregon
Tui Na (33 Hours)- Jace Knox, Portland, Oregon
Neuromuscular Therapy (33 hours)- Marta Lange, Portland Oregon
Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master- Deborah Dixon, Durham, NC
Holy Fire Reiki Master Practitioner- Deborah Dixon, Durham, NC
B.A. Sociology- Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME
