Bodywork by Ava
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My current practice is focused on therapeutic and preventative care in the Bay Area.
I strongly believe in massage as a viable modality for enhancing overall health and well-being. As a massage therapist, I have made it my mission to share the significant impact massage has had on my wellness from an early age. Massage was an ever-present facet of my childhood as means of comfort and care as well as for healing aches and pains. I seek to have a similar impact on my clients, throug
23/03/2026
Ever since massage school, Thailand was the one place I always dreamed of going to study.
15 years into this work, I finally made it there. During a month in Thailand, I had the opportunity to learn Thai Foot Reflexology at — an incredible experience with amazing instructors and fellow students.
Grateful for the knowledge, the tradition, and the opportunity to bring new techniques into my practice.
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21/12/2025
Self cupping in the hot tub ✔️➕
post work bliss ✨
28/05/2025
I’m excited to share that I recently completed Pat O’Rourke’s Structural Head, Neck & Jaw continuing education course!
I’ve been wanting to dive deeper into how the jaw’s structure both affects and is affected by the rest of the body. This course has given me exactly that—and more.
What does this mean for my clients?
I’m now certified to offer Intraoral work, and I’m thrilled to be integrating this powerful new tool into my practice!
07/09/2024
26/05/2023
Extra Cupping Love ❤️
06/03/2023
Just completed a 16 hour Evaluation and Treatment & Muscle-Specific Deep Tissue of the Shoulder Girdle.
Oh how continuing education creates even more passion for my practice.
Loved being around other body workers and getting new techniques for my tool belt!
Next weekend I’m continuing down into the arm and hand for more knowledge!
19/02/2023
Got to check out another Body Worlds exhibit, it’s been about 5 years and they always blow my mind as I get to see them with new eyes every time with what I’ve learned in my practice over the years.
Cool evolutionary fact shown thru images: only about 40% of the populations still has a psoas minor. One can have it bilaterally or unilaterally.
If you are a regular client of mine - it’s likely we have talked about and worked on the psoas muscle.
25/10/2022
When clients have a full shaved head and let you cup them all over.
This totally reminds me of the Matrix!
18/08/2022
Thank you .jean for allowing me the use of your office today - I loved being able to look at this piece while working 🙌
If you are in need of an acupuncturist I highly recommend
11/08/2022
Cups cups cups cups - 39 cups later (ok 38 the facial one was not in use yet). Did I mention I’m obsessed with them!
Let me cup you!
07/08/2022
Go Cup Yourself 🪄
