October is DV Awareness Month

@mamassage_brooklyn we'd like to share that ⁠October is #DVawareness month ⁠

⁠Scientific evidence shows that bodywork and acupuncture can be supportive of recovery from traumas like domestic violence and sexual assault.⁠ In these studies, we see the reduction of anxiety symptoms, reduction of dissociation, ⁠and significant improvement of other psychological and physical symptoms associated with #PTSD⁠

⁠All of our massage therapists are trained in trauma informed care approaches to bodywork, and our intake form leaves room for #survivors to share what may be relevant for us to know in the bodywork context. ⁠

⁠Kiera, our owner / founder is also an Acu Detox Specialist, providing auricular acupuncture (aka NADA or 5NP) @cvtcnyc - a non-profit organization that supports survivors with a variety of services including free counseling and legal support. ⁠

⁠We know that as a women-centered and queer-friendly bodywork studio, we are likely statistically to be working with survivors even when trauma is not disclosed. We make an effort to create a safer space for survivors to land in their bodies and experience neutrality, if not calm and healing (we can work up to those as well). ⁠

This month, we encourage our survivor-clients to take care of themselves in whatever way feels beneficial. ⁠If that’s with massage therapy, please book now.