Bodywork
I offer bodywork based on either traditional Thai massage or Lomi Lomi Nui.
TECHNIQUES from one find their way into the other and vice versa, as I adapt individually to you and your needs as they are. My work is also influenced by Shiatsu, Acupressure / Trigger Points as well as Tuina Amo.
I am aware that I use healing arts which haven’t their roots in my culture. I hold myself accountable to be mindful in my approach. I strive for learning and understanding holistically, honouring history, grown wisdom and spirituality. I am also in a continous process to figure out how I can give back. Please feel welcome to call me in, if appropriate. Thank you.
MY TOUCH was described as calming and grounding. Sometimes also as “unconventional, but exactly what I needed today”. I enjoy holding space for you, being present, help you relax and go inwards (if you wish to do so) to explore your own body and energy.
I believe that practicing is learning in doing, it’s a lifelong movement in between living beings. So far I’ve learned from and deepened my PRACTICE i.a. with…
- Milam Matthias Horn, Sprit of love, Traditionelle Nuad Phaen Boran
- Robert Henderson, Thai Energy Bodywork, Emotion and Healing in the Energy Body
- Tobias Frank, Thai Yoga, Touching Body & Soul
- Anja und Jana Goralski, Lomi Lomi Nui, Bonewashing and Hawaiian Shamanism
Since 2019, I study at Heilpraktikschule in Selbstverwaltung im Bethanien, Kreuzberg. My focus is on Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture.
A bodywork session based on traditional Thai massage happens completely dressed. I recommend to wear something in which you can move freely, preferable natural fabric, best more than one layer, so you can adjust to your temperature needs. I work on a rather thin mat on the floor, covered with a warming blanket, a blanket and a fresh cotton sheet. I use my body – fingers, palm, ellbow, feet, knees and bodyweight, applying pressure, stretching you, connecting areas.
If I use a bit oil for hands, feet or neck, play music or burn herbs – all of this is part of the pre-talk for me, as I’m aware that lots of us are allergic or neurodiverse. Furthermore we’ll talk about your medical history to make sure I only use techniques that are physically quite safely for your system, your current physical as well as emotional/psychical state to a degree you feel important to let me know, and your needs, boundaries and communication during bodywork. I’m happy to answer all questions you bring up as well. I continously expand my ability to hold space and work trauma aware/informed.
Checking-in after bodywork, as well as a check-in during the next day are obligatory to me.
Lomi Lomi Nui based bodywork usually happens undressed, your genitals (always) and chest (your choice) covered by fabric. You can also wear a slip if this is more comfortable for you. I work on a massage table which is covered in warm oil, usually coconut. (If you‘re allergic let me know in the booking process, please.) I use my hands and arms up to the shoulder to work your body with long, rather soft, rather repetitive, rather slow and loving movements.
On wednesdays I practice at meta:morfosis (meta – machtkritisch emanzipatorisch transdisziplinär autonom, in English: critical of power emancipatory transdisciplinary autonomous), a queer-feminist health and community space close to Ostkreuz. Time slots are available from 15:00/3pm until late evening.
If you prefer to be in your room/flat/privat sanctuary, because you feel safer there, prefer to be in your own energy or simply don’t want to go out into the loud and fast world after receiving slow and grounded touch – I am happy to do a home visit as well. If you own a massage table Lomi Lomi Nui based bodywork is an option, if not I can only offer Thai massage based bodywork in the mobile version.
My hand or foot massages are much shorter than regular sessions and provide the opportunity to literally dip a finger or big toe in to test the waters. They also can be mini rituals of care you gift to yourself.
CLIENT VOICES
I feel very nice this morning. Energy feels distributed more balanced in the body:) Thank you for the loving and listening hands touch
A., Oktober 2020
I have a really great experience receiving a Lomi lomi massage. Steff really took a lot of care to make sure I was comfortable. I left feeling a lot of bliss and nice connection to my body. I felt both lighter and slower in a beautiful way. Thank you Steff!
Jes Walsh, February 2020
Having experienced both Thai massage and lomi lomi massage here, I recommend Earthnfire to anyone who is in need of a gentle, tender journey of connecting to their body and feel in safe hands.
Suzanne Wegh, February 2020
Steff is a true professional. I can only recommend her and her small massage business. Steff is very empathetic and respectful when discussing needs and wants and has a touch I can only describe as healing.
Daniela Re, February 2020
I loved receiving a Thai massage with Earthnfire. Steff is very sensitive and attentive to both states of mind and emotional dimensions. She also comes up with creative ways to follow and walk along the motions of whatever may come up in the space. An immersive, healing experience that I definitely recommend.
Ghiwa Sayegh, 24. Dezember 2019