About

Lauren Phillips is a Licensed Massage Therapist (NY State License #033173) with 20+ years of experience.

She began her training at the National Holistic Institute in Emeryville, CA, and continued her hands-on experience and training at chiropractic offices and wellness centers in the Bay Area. Lauren is trained in Cranial and Biodynamic Cranial, Cupping, Tuina, Visceral Manipulation, Tibetan KuNye, and Acupressure. She is a Master Reiki healer. In 2020, she relocated to the Hudson Valley from Berkeley, CA.

Lauren has studied Buddhist meditation and philosophy since 1995. She’s an artist, painter, gardener, and cat lover. She considers massage a profound healing art and sees it as her way to learn and grow as well as share its many gifts with her clients. She loves her new home here in the Hudson Valley, where she’s closer to her family and many new friends.

Education

Parsons School of Design, BFA 1987
University of Denver, 1997
National Holistic Institute, Emeryville, CA - 2003
Acupressure Institute, Berkeley, CA - 2005
Body Intelligence - 2012
Upledger 2013-2018
Barrel Institute 2015-2018
William Rand-Karuna Reiki

Center for Natural Wellness, Albany, NY -2022

MBLEX Certified

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“Lauren does amazing bodywork. I feel so much better after I see her. The sessions are enjoyably dreamy, and afterwards, my body and mind feel like I've had a thorough tune-up. I used to work at one of the top spas in the world and received all of the many types of massages they offered. Lauren could easily fit in there, but instead, we lucky customers have the delight of her hands in a sweet, down-to-earth space.” —Adele P.

“Lauren is a healer. For the past two years, I have been receiving bodywork from her gentle and expert hands. She reads my body and applies a gentle touch to release tension, holding, pain, and discomfort. The result is relaxation. Beyond physical, my mind is at ease after our sessions. Lauren uses many massage modalities to bring relief. Recently we have been working on my digestion. Through our work together, I have a better understanding of my body and how to give myself loving care. —Amy K.

“I recently saw Lauren for a KuNye Tibetan massage. It was a particularly stressful time for me, and I was extremely tense. By the time Lauren was done with me, I felt relaxed, grounded, and ready to face the world. I recommend Lauren and KuNye Tibetan massages for anyone who is stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. Lauren massaged hot oil into certain pressure points of my body where tension seemed to be concentrated. Soreness transformed into deep relaxation. It was like magic! Lauren has a great touch and great intuition. She's extremely professional but warm and friendly at the same time. I've tried a lot of massage therapists in my life, and Lauren is among the very best! She is professional and puts you right at ease. She really knows what she's doing. Lauren so intuitive that she finds all the areas that need work without you even telling her. She has helped me to release not just physical tension but also emotional tension in my body. She is a real healer, and I recommend her without any reservations!”—Diana S.