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Hi, I'm Therese

Rooted in Care for the Body and the Earth

Harvest of Peace Shamanic Bodywork was created with a simple intention: to offer grounded, attentive care that helps people feel more at home in their bodies.  I work with clients in Vancouver, WA and online worldwide.  My work is rooted in the belief that the body holds our experiences—stress, tension, and emotional weight—and that with the right support, it can begin to release and restore itself.

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I combine therapeutic massage with gentle, intuitive energy work to support both the physical body and the nervous system.  In each session, I listen carefully—to you, and to what your body is communicating. From there, I adjust my approach in real time, creating a session that is both effective and deeply supportive.  This work isn’t about forcing change. It’s about creating the conditions where your body can feel safe enough to let go.

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My connection to this work is deeply influenced by my relationship with the natural world. Gardening and caring for the Earth have shaped how I understand healing: slow, attentive, and cyclical.  I believe that when we learn to care for ourselves with more presence, we naturally extend that care outward—to the people around us and to the world we live in.​

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I’m drawn to this work because I’ve seen (and experienced) how powerful it can be when someone is given the space to truly rest and be supported.

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Many people move through life holding more than they realize. When that weight begins to lift—even a little—it can create meaningful shifts in how they feel, move, and experience their daily life.

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It’s an honor to be part of that process.

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When you come in for a session with me you can expect:

  • A calm, quiet, and welcoming environment

  • Thoughtful, personalized care

  • Clear communication and respect for your comfort

  • A session focused on helping you feel more at ease in your body

 

Whether you’re coming in for pain relief, stress support, or ongoing self-care, you’ll be met with presence and intention.

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If this approach resonates with you, I invite you to book a session and experience it for yourself.

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My Healing Journey

Post Covid 19

Mid Adulthood

  • Graduated from massage school to help people recover from the physical, mental, and spiritual effects of a post covid 19 world.

  • Began taking classes with the Upledger Institute and the Barral Institute. Completed Craniosacral Therapy 1 and Neural Manipulation 1

  • Became certified in Dr. Vodder style Manual Lymphatic Drainage for general wellness techniques.  

  • Completed my Core Shamanic Healing Certificate with the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. 

  • Met my husband and moved to Kansas City.

  • Became a traveling corporate trainer and consultant for the health care IT company, Epic.  Trained thousands of physicians and nurses in the art of electronic medical records.

  • Took every opportunity to visit America's National Parks while traveling for work

  • Moved to Southwest Washington with my husband and 4 chickens

  • Retired from the road and became a full time farmer, growing small batch, nutrient dense microgreens for chefs and farmers markets in the Vancouver, WA area.

Young Adulthood

  • Graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Theatre with an emphasis in costume design.  I loved helping express the emotinal motivations of the characters through art.

  • Worked at a small regional theatre in Kansas

  • Began experiencing massage, energy work, essential oils, and esoteric spiritual practices.

  • Worked as a vegetarian chef at a Catholic house of prayer.

  • Lived in a tipi on my families 80 acre farm, completely off grid, for one year.  Learned extreme problem solving skills.  Cell phones were just begining to become main stream.  A wind up radio kept me connected to the world.

  • Developed a deep love for the Earth and learned to trust my spirit helpers.

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