Gentle bodywork that helps your nervous system let go
Safe, supportive touch and movement that invites your nervous system to release tension — so you move more easily and feel calmer.
What Makes It Different
Most bodywork pushes muscles to change. The Trager Approach™ invites them to — by working with your nervous system instead of forcing it. When your body feels safe and the movement feels good, it stops bracing and lets go on its own. Gentle by design — it should never hurt.
Who Is It For?
Anyone seeking gentle, non-forceful bodywork
People with chronic tension, stress, or limited mobility
Athletes wanting more efficient/smoother movement
Those recovering from injury
Anyone curious about a softer path to deep release
The Blend
Trager Approach — gentle, wave-like motion "talk" to the nervous system, calming the body and releasing holding patterns. The nervous system learns new, effortless ways of moving. Sessions combine hands-on work with simple self-guided movements you can use anytime. movement that "talks" to your nervous system
Muscle Energy Technique — you gently engage a muscle, then I help it lengthen
Biomechanics + assisted stretching influenced by Thai massage
What People Notice Afterwards
Reduced pain and tension
Improved mobility
Stress relief and nervous system calming.
Feeling lighter and looser
Better posture and body awareness
Enhanced athletic recovery and fluid movement
One Line To Share
"It's gentle movement and touch that helps your nervous system release tension — so you move easier and feel calmer."
Curious - or know someone who'd love this?
541-241-2087 - tragerbarrie@gmail.com
What a Session Feels Like
Clients remain lightly clothed
Rhythmic, soothing, easy movement — gentle rocking, stretching, supportive touch
An unhurried, calming pace
The sense that your body is being reminded what ease feels like
Trager Approach
Somatic therapy for stress relief and freer movement.
What could be lighter?
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