Sara Beard a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 18 years of professional experience in the high end spa industry. She brings a thoughtful approach to massage, providing experiences that embody the excellence sought out by discerning clientele.
As her practice has grown, she now provides massage and bodywork in diverse settings ranging from spas, to corporate on-site wellness programs, to residential addiction recovery support. Regardless of the the location, Sara's attentive presence creates a calm and nurturing atmosphere in which she supports clients in their personal wellness journey, starting from where they are, on any given day.
Through compassionate and careful listening to her client's needs, Sara designs treatments that address a client's physical, emotional, and energetic bodies, resulting in the potential for deep relaxation and relief from pain. Using an intuitive approach to bodywork, she aims to create an ideal experience that guides her client's body and mind toward peace, balance, and relaxation. Integrating therapeutic techniques from Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Myofascial Release, Sara also weaves in knowledge of Structural Integration and CranioSacral Therapy into her sessions.
In support of Sara's belief that we are all are endowed with the innate ability to heal, she has pursued continuing education and certifications in many modalities of massage therapy and bodywork in order to better support herself and others on their wellness journey. These include Orthopedic Massage and Pain Management, Anatomy Trains, Structural Integration, Hot Stone and Hydrothermal Massage, Shiatsu, and Infant Massage Instructor training.
In addition to seeking out opportunities to continue her education, Sara enjoys balancing her dynamic professional practice with an engaged family life, and actively supports causes within her community as well.