Nelson T.
Attentive Care, Listening Hands
Nelson brings his full presence, deep listening, and whole-hearted care to each session he offers. He loves helping people feel more at home in their bodies, supporting folks to not only experience pain relief, but also to rediscover ease, possibility, and even joy in their embodied lives. A graduate of the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy, he blends a strong technical foundation and a knack for problem-solving with a refined, intuitive touch.
Nelson’s work is shaped by years of studying the intelligence of the body, mindful movement, and contemplative practices—including Contact Improvisation, yoga, and strength training—integrating these perspectives into a grounded, responsive approach to bodywork. He also teaches and facilitates dance and community events in the Boston area.
Originally from Quebec, Nelson lives in Arlington with his wife, bodywork mentor, and favorite dance partner, Robin!
Nelson’s work always feels nurturing, but it can feel very different depending on what is called for:
To bring about whole-body relaxation, warming slow compressions might flow into soothing long strokes, that melt into satisfyingly deep kneading, punctuated by gentle rocking…
To promote pain reduction and effective change to target areas, the treatment might include steady Myofascial Release strokes that can feel like a stretch that happens from the inside out. If Trigger Points are found, deeper sustained pressure could be applied, always with good communication to achieve the right amount of intensity. Orthopedic work might involve guided muscle contractions that are released into assisted stretching.
His work is always rooted in whole-hearted care and moment-to-moment attuning.!
Schedule
Monday: 1pm-8pm
Tuesday: 10am-4:30pm
Wednesday: 1pm-8pm
““It only takes a reminder to breathe,
a moment to be still, and just like that,
something in me settles, softens, makes
space for imperfection…”
”
Modalities
Swedish relaxation massage
Deep Tissue massage (incl. Trigger Point work)
Sports massage
Orthopedic massage
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Myofascial Release Technique
Nelson is skilled in treating
symptoms that arise from:
Being a human in the world
Stress. Anxiety. Migraines.
Extended sitting. Postural issues.
Fitness training. Sports injuries.
Work injuries. Repetitive Stress.
“Tech neck”. Frozen shoulder.
Golfer’s elbow. Tennis elbow,
Sciatica. Lower back pain.
Plantar Fasciitis. Shin splints.
What To Expect:
This is YOUR session. It’s your time to be met with appropriate, dedicated, nurturing care. Nelson Is devoted to offering you a great massage therapy experience and will be happy to tailor the treatment to your needs and desires.
It all starts with good communication.
Whether you want to fully surrender into deep, non-verbal relaxation and be held in knowing care, or you need targeted help with specific issues that will require your active participation, Nelson will make sure that he understands what you hope for. He’ll then gather the information needed to get good results. Once he’s given you a clear sense of what to expect from the session and you’ve agreed on a plan, the “dance” can begin. The course can always be adjusted during the session as needed, and communicated.
Nelson will endeavor to meet your goals, while you are held in a nurturing, safe and serene environment where the magic of massage therapy can unfold.