*Notice to NEW client inquiries: Tessera Therapeutic Massage is open at this time with Covid-19 specific protocols in place. Scheduling is restricted to new clients seeking massage or lymphatic support during/after cancer diagnosis and treatment, TGNC clients before/after gender affirming surgery, returning clients, or those with outstanding gift certificates. Please email me at hannah@tesseramass
age.com or call 617-447-3038 to schedule.*
At Tessera Therapeutic Massage, I offer integrative massage customized to each person's unique needs and goals. Clients range from those in need of extremely gentle, supportive touch to those seeking deeper focused work for chronic pain, tension patterns, or injury management. I also have advanced training working with clients currently in cancer treatment and those living with cancer histories. In addition, I am certified in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) through the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy and have completed the full Lymph Drainage Therapy training through the Chikly Health Institute. By improving lymphatic flow, MLD may be helpful for a variety of conditions including post surgical swelling, sports-related injuries, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, and seasonal allergies. MLD is also extremely relaxing and soothing to the nervous system so may be helpful for sleep quality, anxiety, and chronic pain. MLD can be a useful tool in managing mild lymphedema secondary to lymph node removal or damage, although it has temporary effects and many folks require ongoing self care and compression to manage long-term.