Queerdog Bodywork

I'm a fat queer trans guy, so it's been years since I've hade any kind of massage done. It just wasn't worth negotiating all the aspects of my identity in order to have some kind of body work done. However, I heard about Queerdog from a friend, and acted on their recommendation.

The experience was amazing! They were patient with my uncertainties around getting massage - I was a few weeks before top surgery, and they were totally down with working with what made me comfortable. Afterward, I felt taller, like some of the kinks had been worked out of my system. I will definitely be going back again.

I've had a history poor range of motion in my shoulders/chest, but after working with Dara for a few sessions this issue was resolved. Dara is one of the most intuitive massage therapists I've met, mixing knowledge of the body in general with a real ability to listen to the bodies that she is working with.

I have been a Massage Therapist for 20 years, so when I go for a Massage I am very picky. I have been so lucky to have found Dara. She is extremely knowledgeable, very patient, and listens to what I need and most importantly, she has strong soothing hands. Even when she had to grind out those knots in my shoulders, she does it in a compassionate yet deep way. I have had a number of shoulder problems that she has really helped me with. I always walk out with less pain and standing taller. Seeing Dara once a month helps keep my back aligned, and my spirits lifted.

I just left another great massage session with Dara where my pain was eased and my breathing (I have significant allergies) was greatly improved. It amazes me that she can impact so much through deep tissue massage. I also go to Dara for myofascial release and craniosacral work (both of which she also excels at). The craniosacral therapy has been deeply relaxing and has significantly eased the anxiety bought on by hormonal shifts. The myofascial release opened up my hips and provided a greatly improved range of motion.

Dara has been my massage therapist for the past 2 years and I couldn't recommend anyone more highly. Dara is calm and open, always listening to what I feel my body needs while also sharing where I might benefit from a specific focus. The massage space is also easy to get to and has a lovely relaxed feel.

I just left another great massage session with Dara where my pain was eased and my breathing (I have significant allergies) was greatly improved. It amazes me that she can impact so much through deep tissue massage. I also go to Dara for myofascial release and craniosacral work (both of which she also excels at). The craniosacral therapy has been deeply relaxing and has significantly eased the anxiety bought on by hormonal shifts. The myofascial release opened up my hips and provided a greatly improved range of motion.

Dara has been my massage therapist for the past 2 years and I couldn't recommend anyone more highly. Dara is calm and open, always listening to what I feel my body needs while also sharing where I might benefit from a specific focus. The massage space is also easy to get to and has a lovely relaxed feel.

I have been getting massage from Dara for the past two years and have always left the session feeling better than when I came in. I have a lot of problems with my shoulders and lower back, and she is always willing to focus on these areas, and has given me some great stretches to do as well. We always have time for a short check in before and after the session, which is really valuable, and makes me feel that my issues are important.

I usually have a hard time relaxing into the massage experience, but have been able to relax and let Dara do the work without "helping" so much. I have a little further to drive for my next appointment, since Queerdog (www.queerdogbodywork.com) has moved from Montavilla to the Dekum triangle area, but it is worth it.

I have some chronic pain that is easily triggered by massage that is too aggressive, but also get knots that NEED deep tissue work! This has been a difficult balancing act for years, but Dara walks that line wonderfully. She can get in deep without sending me into a flareup afterwards. Her massages are also incredibly relaxing... I'm sure she's heard me mumble in that half-awake state, and I KNOW I've drooled mid-session! (And she's never said a thing.)

That reminds me... I need to make an appointment!