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massage therapy in northampton, ma

hi! i’m el (they/them) - a queer, non-binary massage therapist of color offering care that is intentional, accessible, and client-centered. i became interested in this work after experiencing firsthand how difficult it was to find massage that feels safe and affirming. i am so grateful for the opportunity to provide that to you.

i am committed to building intersectional, anti-oppressive spaces that affirm all body types and genders, are fat-positive, pro-Black, queer-friendly, anti-ableist, and free of shame or judgement.

i am not currently taking new clients. if you would like to be notified when i start taking new clients again, please reach out to be added to the waitlist.

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what my clients say:

"el is a natural healer. their massage work is as deeply intuitive as it is practical. in our sessions, i feel as if they listen with equal curiosity and skill to what my body says as what i am able to say with words. i am grateful for the healing space they hold & always leave feeling re-centered, cherished, and relieved of burden."

- K. S.

"el’s presence is so warm and inviting - their massages always felt safe, curious to my body’s specific needs, and trauma informed. no two massages were the same, yet each massage left me feeling incredibly rested and free of tension. whether i was walking in with anxiety and needed to relax, or had a specific pain, el always worked with me to create the perfect plan for each session."

- K.M.

"as an autistic person with sensory sensitivities and social anxiety, i’ve never felt comfortable receiving massage. working with el totally changed that! they made me feel comfortable enough to state my needs, and then they were really accomodating of them. i felt so seen and respected."

- S.G.

"el is an exceptional massage therapist. in sessions with them, i always feel safe, warm, and free in whatever my body is experiencing. for me, their work rings with that perfect balance of skillful practice and easeful sensitivity. el brings a magnificent quality of touch and authentic listening, a session with them is always a true gift. "

- A.P.