Karla is a master at deep tissue massage, not only Swedish and Table Thai, but the pinnacle: Ashiatsu massage. Also known by a more visual description as oriental bar therapy, this bodywork is done with the therapist’s body weight, holding onto bars(like ballet barres) anchored to the ceiling and using her feet to massage and release knots and muscle tension. I’m someone who has chronic knots and am constantly asking for more and more pressure– I’ve found Ashiatsu to be the most effective and lasting technique that really gets into the muscles. Karla is now practicing in a massage and bodywork consortium and the studio house is set back between two houses. The environment for her space is calming and respectful. She also has a personal deep connection with hot stone work and incorporates that into her 90 minute Ashiatsu massage. There’s nothing quite so wonderful as having hot stones under your shoulder blades, relaxing into their warmth while Karla works her magic on the arm tendons we all overuse in terms of typing and, in my case, lots of knitting. Bodysong is the perfect name for her approach to wellness with massage and hot stone therapy. She works independently without much of a web presence right now. You’ll want to reach out to her via phone or email, and cash is welcome for payment. She isn’t part of a spa or anything else: her focus is holistic bodywork, and her passion for it is reflected in the experience of being in her care.