Learn to take good care of yourself.
TEND offers simple, supportive, and affordable self-care for your body.
Teaching down-to-earth practices you can use daily to unwind, release tension, & take better care of yourself.
When life gets hard, during times of major life change, grief, loss, or burnout, TEND steps up with more support to meet you where you are.
services:
DIY Massage &
Foam Rolling
Learn to actually use a foam roller, not just roll back and forth and hope for the best. Real technique for releasing tight muscles and supporting your structure, taught by a licensed bodywork therapist. Instruction for releasing tension in your own body, on your own time. You'll learn techniques rooted in real bodywork, adapted so you can do them at home without any equipment or training.
guided rest &
relaxation
Simple, comfortable positions held long enough for your body to actually let go. You'll use blankets and pillows to support yourself fully. No movement, no flexibility, no experience required. Just you, the floor, and some time to be still.
Guided rest You lie down. I lead you through a slow, spoken practice that brings your body and mind into deep rest. Deeper than sleep, easier than meditation. You don't have to do anything except show up and follow along. (Sometimes called yoga nidra.)
sound &
Vibration
Sound and vibration Bowls, voice, and tone used to quiet the mind and settle the nervous system. You lie down and listen. That's the whole practice. (Sometimes called sound healing or sound bath.)
Gently restorative massage
At the heart of Tend Bodyworks is massage therapy support during times of grief, loss, hardship, burnout, and life change.
Massage therapy is supportive during times of grief, loss, stress, burnout, and significant life changes. The gentle, warm, and consistent touch of Tend Bodyworks, can help to alleviate physical symptoms that come with times of stress and grief, promote relaxation, and create a safe space for your emotions. Massage therapy can facilitate a deeper connection to your body, allowing you to be with your experiences in a nurturing way. Tending to your physical self can’t fix what you are facing but it can help you regain a sense of balance and comfort amidst the turbulence of life.
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restorative yoga & Yoga nidra
Most of us live with more stress and tension than our bodies can easily let go of. Restorative yoga and yoga nidra offer a simple, affordable way to rest and restore, and help to support nervous-system care. These gentle, online practices are done privately at home and require no experience or flexibility. They can help ease built-up stress and create a steady rhythm of rest between massage sessions. Over time, this regular rest allows your body to soften more fully, supporting deeper, more effective bodywork and longer-lasting relief.
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Meet Abigail
Abigail created TEND as a healing respite for the WNC community. She has experienced the supportive power of massage & bodywork for chronic pain, nervous system regulation, and during times of challenge. , has focused her studies on supportive modalities during times of grief and hardship. and wants to share this supportive work with you all. Learn more…
