My journey as a bodywork practitioner began in 1980 when a coworker referred me to a practitioner. At 26 years old, I was unfamiliar with bodywork, but the approach I experienced focused on addressing structure and posture through the manipulation of connective tissue, known as fascia. Fascia, which exists throughout the body, serves as a lubricant between tissues and can shift between rigidity and fluidity. By working with rigid tissue, it can transform into a more fluid state, allowing for the emergence of new, unrestricted postures. In my practice, I assess posture by considering a client’s medical history and observing their movement patterns. I note any imbalances in their standing positions pay close attention to their body language feedback, maintaining a non-judgmental approach. This is why my bodywork sessions are conducted without disrobing, setting them apart from traditional massage. My technique focuses on restoring vertical and relaxed posture while facilitating ease of movement. I address areas perceived as "short" in relation to opposite side of the body in an manner, whether left to right or front to back, which ultimately defines posture. These postural compensations often arise from imbalances influenced by gravitational forces acting on opposing enviornments of the body.