Amy Daws | Massage | Shiatsu | Bodywork

Massage + Bodywork with Amy Daws, CMT

Massage appointments with Amy are available with COVID-prevention measures in place.

I look forward to working with you to find healing, joy and balance in your body

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Amy Daws, CMT
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I strive to provide a nurturing and supportive environment of healing for every body. I enjoy solving problems and take care to work on your area of focus from a specific and whole body perspective. Your feedback is encouraged throughout the session and adaptations can be made as needed. My hope is that you leave every session feeling more grounded and at ease in your body.

A myriad of massage and bodywork techniques will be used to create a session that is unique to you. Handcrafted herbal oils, essential oils, hot stones, breathwork and/or cupping may be used to support and enhance the treatment.

I am passionate that all people should have access to bodywork regardless of economic hardship. Sliding scale opportunities are available on a limited basis. Please email me directly for more information. If you choose to leave gratuity it will be used to support sliding scale clients.

Learn more about Amy here. For more information about Amy's practice, visit her professional website.

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To schedule an appointment with Amy after August 31st, please go to their website.

specialties

Rehabilitation from Chronic Pain and Injury
Relaxation and Stress Reduction
Sleep or Digestive Issues (such as SIBO, IBS, and chronic constipation)
Energetic Balancing
Aging with an Improved Quality of Life

Massage + Bodywork services

Massage Therapy is a form therapeutic bodywork that is conducted directly on the skin and utilizes oil to work into the muscles and connective tissues. Our practitioners are trained in various forms of massage including Swedish, Integrative, and Rehabilitative or Deep Tissue techniques.

The goal of a Shiatsu session is to improve the flow of “qi” (pronounced chee) or life force energy. Finger and palm pressure, kneading, and stretching techniques are applied for a full body treatment that utilizes the acupuncture meridian system. Please dress in loose, comfortable clothing for this service, as you will remain clothed. Read our blog article on Shiatsu to learn more.

Abdominal Massage, also called Chi Nei Tsang (chee nate song) is a gentle massage technique that helps relieve stress and tension in the organs. It is very detoxifying - physically, emotionally, and energetically. Chi Nei Tsang is beneficial for all people, especially those who suffer from indigestion, SIBO, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic stress or anxiety, or have difficulty healing emotional traumas. This service is scheduled for 30 or 60 minutes. If you would like work on other areas of the body in addition to abdominal work, 75 minutes or more is recommended.

Craniosacral is a hands-on therapy that focuses on treating areas of restriction around the central nervous system. During a session, the therapist will assess the craniosacral rhythm and use gentle pressure to manipulate the bones and soft tissue of the head and sacrum to release restrictions. This therapy can be beneficial for headaches and migraines, chronic pain in the neck and back, TMJ disorder, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

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Per Minnesota regulations we are required to charge sales tax on body and energy work services. If you would like to avoid paying sales tax please provide us with a letter from your health care provider (MD, ND, DO, DC, NP etc) recommending massage therapy. Please call with any questions. The listed prices are for customers that pay the day of their appointment. Delayed payments will be charged at a rate of $30 per 15 min unit. Gratuities are not expected.
Please call the clinic for same-day appointments which will not be available through our online booking software.

Education + Certifications

East-West Program at CenterPoint Massage and Shiatsu School & Clinic
Chi Nei Tsang Practitioner Certification with Universal Healing Tao instructor, Sarina Stone
Visceral Manipulation 1 Certification through Barral Institute
Craniosacral Level 1 training with the Upledger Institute
Herbal Apprenticeship Program with Jessie Belden

Classes

Meditation Series for Balance + Vitality

For upcoming classes and registration information, go here.

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Testimonials

I've been a bodywork professional for 23 years (a Rolfer), and Amy's work was among the very top practitioners I've ever experienced. Superb skill.

I absolutely love Wellness. The vibe is great. Amy Daws is such a gift - her knowledge as a practitioner is amazing. I truly consider her one of my healers.

Had a wonderful detail premiere experience with shiatsu massage with Amy. She was very friendly, thorough, and skilled in her approach. Highly recommend!

I had a stiff neck and lower back pain and wanted to get a massage from a provider close to my South Minneapolis home. Bodywork therapist Amy Daws knows what she is doing! She's very approachable, listens carefully, and worked out the kinks in my muscles. I recommend her to my friends and will be going back.

I love getting bodywork with Amy! She is at once professional, warm and thoughtful in her approach, catering to your unique needs and areas of focus. I love how she explained different approaches and let me be a part of the process!

I love the vibe here, very nice people. They have all the little details down from an inviting waiting area to cozy treatment rooms. I feel well cared for the minute I walk in the door. I will be back to see Amy again, she is a very talented and caring bodyworker!

Amy Rocks! This was my second visit with Amy and she was even better than the first. She was able to identify and isolate some trouble spots and work out those spots wonderfully. I'll definitely be back for more.

I was so happy with my shiatsu by Amy Daws. She did a thorough intake and had a lot of insight into healing and my body. I really felt like she listened to me which is so important. The bodywork was really well done and since I had never had shiatsu before I appreciated that she took the time to explain it to me and answer my many questions. I am looking forward to working with her again!

This was my first visit to Wellness Minneapolis and I was so impressed! Amy was so kind and really listened to me and tailored my massage to my specific needs and pain! She was able to massage my hips which is typically an area that gets ignored even when I ask for attention there in other massage appointments. She even gave me tips for stretches I can do at work to loosen my tight muscles and reduce my pain. She was so wonderful!

Amy (Daws) is an emerging star in the massage therapy world! I swear! She has that 'sense' of what your body & mind need, and can find the trigger points right-on. Sweet relief from a real sweetheart. I would recommend her to anyone.

Amy's body work was both beautifully therapeutic and relaxing. She was able to gently work out areas that had been chronically tight while providing an atmosphere of peace and healing. I honestly had to take 15 minutes to comeback to reality before driving home!