Approach
Drawing from a foundation in physical rehabilitation and deep tissue work, I approach the body by also taking energetic & emotional factors into consideration. I work from an ever refining wellness philosophy strongly rooted in a collaborative belief; educating people about the benefits of regular massage therapy, while also encouraging the use of other forms of bodywork & self care to create a healthy and optimal physical/energetic/emotional balance. The client/therapist relationship is paramount, whether lasting a single session or developed through a treatment plan over time, to ensure a comfortable and secure space for release of restrictions and understanding of where & how the holdings in the body are rooted.
Craniosacral Therapy
This gentle, hands-on treatment works in assessing subtle restrictions in the body which may act as anchors drawing the systems out of balance. Using a soft touch, this therapy can be used on its own or infused through treatment to help guide and release chronic holdings which may be a barrier to optimal health & function. CST has been known to help with chronic pain, connective tissue disorders, headaches, stress, insomnia, digestive disorders, energetic & emotional restrictions and many other common ailments. Alicia draws from her training through The Upledger Institute in most treatments which generally leaves clients feeling a sense of deep relaxation. In a specifically focused CST session, a full body approach for release is assessed and treated with these techniques, rather than the direct tissue engagement of massage, providing an opportunity for deep unwinding & relief of chronic holdings and repressed trauma.
Yogic Philosophy
I had the privilege of being the owner of Pramana Yoga & Bodywork Studio on Gottingen Street until its closure in 2019. Pramana had been a passion project with a mission of being an openly LGBTQ+ owned & inclusive studio in Halifax’s North End where movement, massage, and mindfulness were brought together. Pramana has offered a heart-centred space for connection to community, mind, body and Self though yoga, massage and aligned partnerships. I still strive to live the practice of yoga personally and through my service in bodywork. I love to collaborate with clients who practice yoga and meditation through adding the benefits of massage therapy to assist in deepening a lifestyle of wellness. Working with the body can be approached in many ways to serve a common goal. The languages of yoga and chakra work are an ideal vehicle for understanding optimal health and balance. If this is of interest, I still very much enjoy communicating through these concepts.
Psychology Studies
I returned to Mount Saint Vincent University in January 2020 to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and graduated in Spring of 2025 with honours. My inspiration for psychological studies comes through a long-held passion for following the advancement in neuroscience and psycho-somatic research and understanding the biological effects of chronic stress, trauma, or maladaptive habits. I am particularly interested in supporting people with chronic tension connected to addiction, repression, women’s health, or struggles unique to the LGBTQ+ community. The hope is to empower a client’s health through understanding perception, cognition, physiological response, and the brain’s role in assessing and processing environment. By blending massage therapy with psychology, I aim to shape a client’s connection to a safe and spacious vessel from which to appreciate a full sensory experience of life.