Testimonials

I will begin by sharing that I have an extensive trauma history.  Due to such, issues of trust and touch have been very difficult throughout my life.  I met Kim in 2010 and over the years we have become close friends.  It took two years of observing her before I shared any of my past with her.  I am not writing this testimonial because Kim is my friend (although, she is an awesome friend).  I am writing this because Kim has been an integral part in my learning to trust and accept healthy, caring touch from another human being.

II never thouht I would be able to reap the benefits of massage therapy - that would mean allowing someone to touch me.  When Kim followed her path to becme a massage therapist, there was a glimmer of hope.  I can't disrobe for a massage, and that's ok with Kim.  I can't have areas of my body touched, and that's ok with Kim.  I can't lay my face in that little headrest thing, and that's ok with Kim.  If I need Kim to stop, she stops.  If we just need to talk for a while, we talk.  Kim is keenly aware and respectful of my needs.  I can now enjoy a massage and know that I am safe.

Whether you have a trauma background, or not, I encourage you to partner with Kim to improve your health through massage therapy and the other modalities that Kim offers.  For those of you with a history of trauma - Kim can and will help you.  The work with Kim will not replace that of working with  well-trained psychotherapist, but it will be a great pairing. I have learned, through many years of therapythat healthy touch is paramount to the human condition.  Visit Haven Massage and allow Kim Burlage to help you enhance your human condition.

Thanks for listening!

 - Pam H