UPDATE 6/19/21: Our beloved Lilly has left us to go travel but keep an eye out for pop-up appointment availability with her in the future when she is passing through town. In the mean time, let’s book you with one of our other amazing Massage Therapists on staff.
Lilly is a resident Massage Therapist here at Just Be Bodyworks, having joined the team in July of 2020. She is our in-house Trigger Point Therapy specialist but also gives an epic Swedish relaxation massage.
Lilly has an intuitive & therapeutic touch and we are so blessed to have her skillset in the Just Be family. We thought you would like to get to know her and her craft better, so we had a little chat!
Just Be: “How long have you lived in Grants Pass / Southern Oregon? What is your favorite part about our community?”
Lilly: “I’ve lived in the Southern Oregon for 5 years now. Originally I’m from Northern California. A few of my favorite things about the community is the local music, markets/festivals, and all the small town businesses. I love that there always seems to be events and shows to be at. I look forward to those returning”
Just Be: “Tell us about your Massage Therapy training. Where did you go to school? What was your favorite class and why?”
Lilly: “I moved to Oregon so I could pursue my massage career through Rogue Community College. The massage program there was spectacular! All of the teachers and classes were wonderful but my favorite class would have to be Trigger Point Therapy. Personally it’s my favorite because it helped me so much with my own whiplash injury.”
Just Be: “What was your experience in the Massage industry prior to joining the Just Be Bodyworks family?”
Lilly: “Prior to joining Just Be Bodyworks I worked independently. I mostly worked from home but would occasionally travel to clients homes.”
Just Be: “What specialties & modalities do you offer? What style of massage do you love to do and why?”
Lilly: “My favorite modality that I offer is Trigger Point Therapy. It’s works so well for chronic and acute pain. I also love Craniosacral Therapy because it can be great for physical pains as well as mental ones.”
Just Be: “What’s on your massage bucket list? What specialties & modalities do you feel called to pursue in the future?”
Lilly: “So many! Mainly I would love to learn more Craniosacral. Also myofascial therapy, reiki, cupping, and reflexology. I hope to learn more modalities in the future that I can utilize to help me reduce clients physical, mental, and spiritual discomforts and pains.”
Just Be: “Who is your ideal client? What kind of humans do you enjoy working on and connecting with?”
Lilly: “Well anyone in pain is someone I would want to work with but my ideal client would be those suffering from mental illnesses. I would enjoy connecting with these clients because I can relate to them. Personally I’ve just always felt more comfortable with a Massage Therapist who understands my mental illnesses as well as my physical ones and brings focus to both. I hope to bring that level of comfort, healing, and relaxation that I’ve felt to the table for others.”
Just Be: “What is your favorite part about your job as a Massage Therapist? Why do you do what you do?”
Lilly: “Being a part of someone’s healing process and teaching them ways to reduce pain is my favorite part of being a Massage Therapist. It’s amazing to see people progress and watch them succeed down there path of healing, especially when I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of that process.”
Just Be: “What does your self-care routine look like? What hobbies & activities do you enjoy?”
Lilly: “My self care routine mainly looks like hot showers, massage, stretching, and lots of Arnica oil. As for hobbies, the list is large. I enjoy hiking, camping, and just about anything outdoors. Reading and making art are other favorites. I also really enjoying hula hoop dancing and fire spinning.”
Just Be: “What does it mean to you to “Just Be?” How do you create space to Just Be?”
Lilly: “To me “Just Be” means being present. Being mindful, in the moment. Taking time to step out of the past and the future, to breathe, and just be in the moment. Just be present. A few ways I like to create space to do this is by either being outside in nature or laying in bed with a meditation on.”
Thank you!!1