• I acknowledge that the land upon which I practice, Tkaronto, has been a site of human activity and somatic wisdom for over 15,000 years. This territory is the traditional home of the Anishinaabe (including the Mississaugas of the Credit), the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. Today, it remains a vital gathering place for a diverse community of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people from across Turtle Island.

    My practice is physically situated on the lands of Treaty 13 and the Williams Treaties. I recognize that these agreements were often born from colonial extraction rather than true mutual consent. To honor this history, I look to the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant—a sacred law between the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee to share and care for the resources of this region in peace.

    In this "One Dish," there are no knives—only a single spoon. This is an ancient call to collective regulation: to take only what we need, to ensure enough remains for others, and to maintain a culture where no blood is shed. By practicing somatic work on this land, I commit to upholding the spirit of the "One Spoon"—fostering a sanctuary where we share the responsibility of healing and ensure that the "dish" of our community remains nourished and safe for all.

  • I recognize that the art of Thai Massage (Nuad Boran) is a sacred indigenous medicine with roots stretching back over 2,500 years. This practice was cultivated through the intersection of Buddhist philosophy, Ayurvedic medicine, and the indigenous folk healing traditions of Thailand.

    I offer my deep gratitude to the Shivago Komarpaj (Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha), known as the "Father Doctor," whose foundational wisdom in anatomy and herbalism remains the heartbeat of this work. I also honor the generations of Thai masters, families, and forest monks who preserved these rhythmic techniques through oral tradition and stone inscriptions, often in the face of colonial pressures to Westernize.

    As a practitioner of this lineage, I am committed to:

    • Cultural Integrity: Practicing with a deep respect for the spiritual and medicinal origins of the work, rather than stripping it of its history for "wellness" consumption.

    • Continuous Learning: Remaining a dedicated student of my teachers in Thailand and North America, ensuring the techniques I offer are rooted in traditional wisdom.

    • Reciprocity: Acknowledging that I am a guest in this tradition. I commit to honoring the humanity of the Thai people by supporting the preservation of their traditional arts and respecting the sacred nature of the mat.

  • In a traditional "expert-client" relationship, the practitioner holds all the power. In this space, we move toward collective accountability. I recognize that as the person facilitating the session, I have a responsibility to use my influence to protect your safety, not to override your instincts. If a moment ever feels "off," or if a boundary is unintentionally crossed, I invite and value your feedback. I am committed to a process of repair over perfection, ensuring that this sanctuary remains a place where your voice is the final word.

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The Somatic Bill of Rights

In this space, we acknowledge that the history of "care" has often been a history of extraction and silencing. To honor your nervous system and the wisdom of your ancestors, this practice is guided by the following principles of Somatic Agency:

1. The Right to Internal Authority

You are the only expert on your lived experience. While I bring technical skill in Thai Massage and Neurobiology, you hold the ultimate authority over what is "safe" and "correct" for your body in every moment.

2. The Right to a "Living" Consent

Consent is not a signature on a form; it is a breathing dialogue. You have the right to change your mind, adjust a boundary, or end a technique at any point during our session—without explanation. A "No" in this space is celebrated as a sign of a healthy, functioning nervous system.

3. The Right to Sensory Safety

You have the right to an environment that respects your Neuroception. This includes the right to request changes in lighting, scent, music, or the weight and depth of touch. We work at the pace of your nervous system, not the pace of the clock.

4. The Right to Cultural & Systemic Context

We recognize that "stress" is often a logical response to systemic oppression, displacement, and the "weathering" of colonial structures. You have the right to receive care that acknowledges these external pressures without pathologizing your survival strategies.

5. The Right to Somatic Privacy

Your body’s story belongs to you. While we track the "felt sense" and physical bracing, you are never required to share the narrative or "trauma story" behind your tension. We work with the energy of the survival response, honoring the privacy of the memory.

6. The Right to Collective Care

You have the right to access healing regardless of your proximity to colonial wealth. Our Reparative Sliding Scale is an active commitment to dismantling financial barriers for BIPOC and marginalized communities, ensuring somatic safety is a shared resource.