“As someone who has chronic back pain and muscle tension, I’ve had lots of massages that offered temporary relief, but never connected with a practitioner who delivered long term results. That is, of course, until I started working with Iva. After my first massage with them, I noticed instant release and was shocked by how long it stuck around. Since then, I have returned whenever I have something flaring up and not only do I experience the best, most relaxing massage of my life, but I’m left feeling so much better for so much longer. I’d done hours and hours of chiropractic work, acupuncture, and yoga all for the effect that Iva can achieve in one session. Now I recommend them to anyone I know! Whether you’re looking for pain relief that lasts or just a of period total bliss, Starling Somatics is the place for you.”
Nina S
“Receiving a session from Iva was falling in love with bodywork again. The perfect combination of present touch that knew how and when to go deep and be aware of when to hold, when to flow, and what layer they were working with at any given time. The feeling of life exhaustion and body aches met with attentive care and thoughtful questions about my own needs before we started...left floating and in awe of the way knowledge meets intuition in this being.”
Val W
“Iva's bodywork is a beautiful and unique blend of knowledge and intuition. They shine as the most talented massage therapist I have had the pleasure of working with in the nearly 20 years I have been receiving bodywork. Each time I leave a session with Iva, I feel balanced in my mind, body, and spirit. I am so grateful to have found such a gifted massage therapist!”
Betsy L
“Iva is a fantastic massage therapist. Iva's work is very intuitive and skilled. I've been a massage therapist for 19 years and can say that therapists like Iva are rare. I initially received work from Iva for an issue I was having with my right arm and wrist that was causing me anxiety about my ability to work. Iva listened closely and compassionately and the work focused on the area I was most concerned about. It was very effective. Our later sessions involved a more integrated approach with some focus on areas where I was experiencing tension or pain. Iva's ability to see the connections in the body and work out the restrictions is amazing. Iva works with a level of skill, knowledge, and instinct that is hard to find in a massage therapist. I would highly recommend receiving massage from Iva!”
David D
“As someone with past trauma, I have been looking for ways to help ease my nervous system for years. I had my first-ever craniosacral session with Iva and my nervous system has felt more relaxed ever since, on top of which long-held neck tension felt palpable relief. I don't live in the Pacific Northwest, so it isn't feasible for them to be my regular craniosacral therapist, but it has sparked my journey into healing through this very special modality.”
Jennifer W
“Iva is a miracle worker! I seriously cannot recommend massage with Iva enough. I’ve been going for prenatal massages and trust them completely to take excellent care of me and my baby.”
Kelly D