Your Davis Massage Specialists

All our therapists are educators at regional schools/universities and are mission driven to work in a community-style massage clinic oriented around intersectionality and disability justice, within a sliding scale system.  Whether you are looking for support through a stressful time in your life, a medical condition, or experiencing pain, Davis Massage and Body Therapy aims to meet you where you are and focus on your concern.

We look to set a new standard for bodywork to be as effective, efficient, and accessible as possible, while improving the work conditions of massage therapists in an industry that is highly exploited. 

Staff

Alyx Volzer

Education Certification/Title- Massage Therapist, Bodyworker, Life Coach
Advanced/Special Education and Certifications- Holistic Health Practitioner, Trauma Informed, Acupuncture/Pre-med school prerequisites, current Ph.D. student in Community Health Development and Cognitive Geography
Registration- CAMTC#22235

Research- Biochemistry sol-gel material sciences and fascia/connective tissue properties; Somatic Psychology and Somatic Sociology; Social Determinants of Health/Mental Health

Languages Spoken- English
Pronouns- They/He

I seek to find the source of your problem with a combination of orthopedic approaches (both western and eastern), myofascial interventions, and somatic psychology which looks at how emotions and psychological states are reflected in the body and change muscle tension patterns and joint restrictions.  I practice integrative medicine by doing research and working in collaboration with Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Psychotherapists, other Massage Therapists, and with Plastic Surgeons.  I have a particular interest in working with people who have experienced traumatic stress and with people who struggle with body image or body dysphoria.  As a neuroqueer (autistic and trans) and disabled person, I seek to offer a safe, confidential, accepting, and non-judgmental space to all my clients, one that leans into anti-oppression work and disability justice, and is especially sensitive to those with Mental Health challenges and neurodivergence, PTS/PTSI/PTSD, and the Gender, Sex, and Romantic Minority (GSRM) community.  The majority of my clients have chronic conditions like viral persistence, autonomic dysfunction, proprioceptive and interoceptive challenges, and/or sensory challenges but I'm happy to work with anyone!  Athletes and musicians especially benefit from my embodiment approach because it helps the motor and sensory nervous system to be more responsive (important for injury prevention and recovery!) while increasing stability, balance, range of motion, and flexibility of the muscles, joints, and connective tissue.

I use a blend of modalities, but I have two primary approaches:

• A therapy-oriented massage for quick results.  It is an intense blend of western deep tissue, orthopedic massage, myofascial release, and Asian physio-therapy techniques derived from TuiNa and Thai massage which includes whole palm pressure, acupressure points, manipulation of joints, deep breathing, gentle rocking, and stretching.  For long-term bodywork and body therapy, I will provide a full body assessment, "homework" (if you desire it), and wellness coaching to help you achieve your specific goals.
• A proprietary trauma-informed, and research backed approach to working with bodies that have experienced emotionally traumatic stress, both recently or in the far past.  Trauma-informed professional massage calms the nervous system in the days and weeks after a traumatic event or injury, which can sometimes mean the difference between moving through the stress or later developing symptoms of PTSD.  It can help free up the body's emotional flexibility, establishing safety and embodied awareness, so that the brain can process trauma without dissociation and thus build a greater capacity for managing stress.

Interns/Massage Therapists in Training

Interested in an internship?  We prioritize neurodivergent therapists and those interested in learning emotional anatomy and trauma informed practice.

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Every BODY deserves a safe massage they enjoy, no matter your race, gender orientation, sexual orientation, medical condition, "disorder", diagnosis, history, or previous experience with touch or massage.