Embodied Therapies

Pain is multi faceted, especially chronic pain. Alot of us out there struggle with it, and it can be expensive and exhausting to try and fix. I don't consider myself "old" but I'm pretty active, and it's all catching up to me. Some things pain wise just didn't help, and I wanted to heal my body beyond a pill. Chiropractic didn't help (not saying it isn't good, just wasn't for me), and acupuncture helped for many years along with massage therapy, but my pain had morphed into something new. That's when one of my acupuncturist recommended something that I had heard of but never fully explored...Myofascial therapy. Alot of body work practitioners will claim to offer myofascial release, but this is what Marty specializes in. That is all they do in that one hour of treatment, which really allows

Working with Martha has been so rewarding and effective. I have had chronic back pain for years and new aches and pains as I get older— and doing MFR therapy with Martha has been a game changer and I can’t stop talking about it. Also working with Martha feels like a true balanced partnership— they give a lot of informed guidance and expertise, but I always feel like I’m the one in the driver’s seat when it comes to my body and what needs to be addressed. As a fat client, (size 24ish in women’s), I also feel very comfortable and respected when I’m on the table— literally in good hands!I was a newbie to this modality and it took a little getting used to during my couple sessions, but I could feel such a difference. Highly recommend!

I've been having chronic back pain (with some connected pain in the abdominal area) for more than four years now, I was visited by a couple of general doctors in Germany who performed a series of tests (MRIs, ultrasound scans...) but never found a definitive cause for my pain. They sent me to physiotherapists who gave me massages and suggested exercises for my back, which I diligently did for months; moments in which I felt better alternated to others when the pain was acute again, and in general the whole process felt kinda like guess-driven (even though by competent people I respect). Eventually my partner and I started traveling again, I gave up on the exercises and at some point got to Durham. My visit at Embodied Therapies was a result of my partner's initiative, who booked me an appo

Embodied Therapies is a critical part of my holistic care as a person moving through long-term health challenges. I have seen Martha for MFR for over a year now and have benefitted from their Pilates teachings. They create a safe space that moves with consent on a cellular level. I send everyone I know to Embodied Therapies because their work is profound!

Martha has a deep understanding of the human body and offers a very accessible and comprehensive service in their Pilates practice and MFR sessions. Would absolutely recommend them for any type of body work!