You want to feel like yourself again, in a body that no longer feels predictable.
1:1 Yoga Therapy for women navigating chronic pain and complex tension, with a personalized, nervous-system-informed approach.
You know this cycle well.
There are good days, days where you feel hopeful, almost like yourself. And then something shifts. The pain flares. The exhaustion returns. And you're back at the beginning, wondering what caused it.
You're tired of managing symptoms that won't stay managed.
Tired of adjusting your life around a body you no longer fully trust.
Tired of not knowing how you'll feel from one day to the next.
Somewhere along the way, your body stopped feeling like yours.
Maybe it was a sudden event. Maybe it happened gradually, over time.
Either way, you're ready for something to actually change.
But that change isn't about doing more.
Most approaches to pain focus on managing symptoms or strengthening the body. And while those can help, they often don't address the deeper patterns your body has developed over time.
When tension has been held in your body long enough, your body becomes more guarded, and your nervous system stays on high alert. At this point, what your body needs isn't more strengthening, but rather a safe space to begin releasing.
My approach to 1:1 Yoga Therapy gently works to release these physical, mental, and emotional tension patterns, so that your body can gradually restore ease and trust in how you move.
She was the most helpful person in my healing journey.
Prior to working with Elaine, I was unable to get out of bed. Working weekly with Elaine was incredibly nourishing, supportive and I had so much fun. I started with small but impactful practices which did not deplete me but gave me a sense of reclaiming my body. The pain subsided, my stress levels plummeted. She is a true gem and I am grateful for her healing guidance.
Introducing the R.E.S.T. Framework
Unlike many other forms of physical approaches to managing chronic pain, my philosophy can be understood through the R.E.S.T. Framework.
The R.E.S.T. Framework — Recognize, Ease, Support, Trust — is a gentle, four-step approach to working with chronic pain and tension through the nervous system rather than pushing the body.
- 01 · R
Recognize
Before we start on anything, we must first recognize inherent patterns. Together, we'll identify the movement patterns, nervous system responses, lifestyle habits, and life experiences that may be contributing to your pain. This is where we learn what your body has actually been holding.
- 02 · E
Ease
Through therapeutic movement, breathwork, nervous system regulation, and deep rest, we'll help reduce protective tension and create a greater sense of safety in your body. This is where we start to unwind the body's bracing patterns.
- 03 · S
Support
As your body releases tense patterns, we restore mobility and rebuild functional strength in ways that feel safe for your nervous system. Rather than chasing quick fixes or building on too much too soon, we'll create a foundation your body can rely on.
- 04 · T
Trust
The goal isn't simply less pain—it's rebuilding confidence in your body's ability to move, rest, and participate in the life you love. You'll leave with the knowledge, tools, and self-awareness to respond to your body with greater trust instead of fear. This is where you start to feel at home in your body again.
Every session is personalized to you, your body, your history, your pace. No generic routines, no pushing through, no performing.
What to expect
Format
Sessions are one-on-one, held online or in-person across the Eastside Seattle area, including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Bothell.
Travel fees may apply for in-person sessions.
Investment
Most clients begin with a 3-session introductory package, or continue with a longer arc of support. We'll talk through what feels most appropriate for you during our call.
Where to begin
We start with a free 20-minute discovery call, no commitment, no pressure. Just a conversation to understand what you're navigating, and whether this feels like the right fit.
What this has looked like for others:
Our sessions were such a safe space for me and you were such a comfort for both my mind and body.
Elaine's methods are subtle but effective. Her calm presence, humor and gentle manner guide and model how to hold the body with ease as well as strength.
I appreciate how you have the gift of adapting to my unpredictable health challenges.
Perhaps you're wondering...
A possible shift
Imagine this.
A body that once again feels supportive, one you feel confident in caring for. The physical, emotional, and mental tensions are no longer running the show.
When challenges arise, you meet them with more ease, rather than bracing, tensing, or shutting down. The roller coaster doesn't disappear, but you stop being at its mercy.
You feel like yourself again. Not despite your body. With it.
The best part is that I haven't had a bad day in weeks. No headache, no back pain, and I'm feeling stronger and more confident in my body.
This is a safe space for you to explore what's possible when you at last feel at home in your body.
If you're ready for more personalized support, we can begin with a discovery call.
We'll talk through what you're experiencing and what kind of support would be most appropriate for you.
Not ready for 1:1 yet? Experience live small group classes at Studio with real-time support, or explore what you need on your own time in Self-Guided.