Solhaven Massage
Philosophy
Healing, Naturally
At Solhaven Massage, my philosophy is simple; create a space and energy that lets your heart rest into expansiveness. Our body has an innate knowledge of how to heal. We are usually so caught up with the constant movement of life that we don't allow ourselves the grace to be still and listen to the whispers of our hearts and bodies.
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We also hold our emotions in our body, sometimes for years. When they are acknowledged and validated by a compassionate physical touch, they can teach us what they are trying and then move through us so we can experience more room for goodness. The more consistently we can process these emotions, the more love we can hold in our lives.
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Sometimes it manifests in tense shoulders that we knead out, other times a hip opener will cause tears of relief, and almost every time you walk out feeling like your body is weightless and euphoric. Then you get to carry that energy into the week and share it with those you love. What an amazing gift!
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And that's really what it's all about. Creating more connection. Creating more love. Feeling at ease in the world and enjoying the light you share with others.
My name is Kate Solhaven...
Nice to finally meet you! I've been a massage therapist for 15 years, I started and learned on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. I worked as a right hand woman to my orthopedic massage teacher who was one of the most renowned therapists on the island. She was also highly spiritual and that shined through in her massage techniques as it does mine.
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I went on to work all over the west coast: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California. I've worked on celebrities and athletes, including the Chargers (back when they were in San Diego).
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The type of massage I developed is a mixture of Lomi Lomi, Swedish, and orthopedic. So it has an interesting balance of spirit, relaxation, and function.
Throughout my life when grief struck, one of the only things I found comfort in was receiving massages from very present therapists. My broken heart has been mended over and over again by healing touch. So it is my honor to reciprocate this gift.
My greatest joy is offering a very conscious, intuitive, and compassionate experience.
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