Contact: Philadelphia Bodywork Collective
Office: 267.237.6924 and 267.974.4093
Email: phillybodyworkcollective@
Affordable Bodywork and Reiki Now Available in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA June 3, 2009 – The Philadelphia Bodywork Collective is now offering
Bodywork and Reiki on an affordable sliding payment scale. Their services include Thai
Massage, Shiatsu, Reflexology, and Reiki.
Thai Massage uses range of motion, acupressure, kneading and rocking motions for
both relaxation and rejuvenation. It increases flexibility, reduces stress, improves
circulation, and creates an overall awareness of one’s physical and mental body.
Shiatsu is a Japanese bodywork based in Traditional Chinese Medicine and uses joint
rotation and finger pressure along the meridians (energy channels). Shiatsu is often
deeply relaxing and great at reducing pain. Reflexology uses the reflex points on your
hands and feet to stimulate the corresponding organs in the body and is helpful for a
wide array of conditions. Reiki is a Japanese practice effective for stress relief, to speed
healing, and to support emotional wellbeing. Practitioners are trained to use the palms
of their hands to direct healing energy gently to the client.
The Philadelphia Bodywork Collective is a group of certified practitioners who believe
that social entrepreneurship combined with bodywork can change not only our
community but the world at large. All services are provided in a comfortable group
setting, which is how many forms of bodywork were originally practiced. In all of the
modalities offered, the clients are completely clothed. Clients use a modest “sliding
payment scale”, or variable suggested fee, to determine a modest yet meaningful
exchange. The practitioners involved feel that this serves to neutralize financial and
societal barriers to receiving high quality therapeutic bodywork. With their sliding
payment scale, clients can be treated more frequently; allowing them to reap the full
benefits of these ancient healing arts. According to Vanessa Hazzard-Tillman,
“Offering my services this way gives me the opportunity to treat people who may never
otherwise have an opportunity to benefit from it.” Vanessa practices Thai Yoga
Massage, Reflexology and Reiki.
Hawthorne Yoga & Reiki, located at 1241 Carpenter Street, will serve as host to the
Collective. Hawthorne opened its doors in April of this year and offers a full, diverse
schedule of Yoga classes-all on a budget friendly “pay what you can” basis. The space
also offers affordable comprehensive Reiki Certification Training, continuing education,
meditations & shares.
"Reiki is simple and effective practice of hands on healing with no side effects. By
simplifying how we offer it, we can help more people achieve health and wellness."
Danielle, the Reiki Teacher & Share Host at Hawthorne Yoga & Reiki, will offer her Reiki
services through the Collective.
Sessions will be available every second and fourth Saturday from 5-8pm at Hawthorne
Yoga & Reiki. Hours and locations will expand as they grow. All appointments must be
made in advance, and are to be scheduled directly with the practitioner. More
information is available on their website, http://phillybodyworkcollective.wordpress.com.
There will be a free workshop to introduce the public to the forms of bodywork offered,
and explain who can most benefit from each practice. The workshop, “Introduction to
Bodywork & Reiki ”, will be held at Hawthorne Yoga & Reiki June 20, 2009 from 2-4pm.
