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Poetry + Touch
for Grief, Loss & Becoming a New You

Together we can create the first cobblestones that you can place upon your new pathway. Through Personalized Poetry Readings and/or Holistic Bodywork you can connect with the you that's emerging through this difficult time. 

With me, YOU are most important. 

Ren Matney lmt, mrp, slamp, ryt-250

Published Poet - Award Winning Artist - Shaman

Over 25 years experience in the energy arts. 

Creative Space:

I craft my art within the quiet walls of my home or out in nature, infusing every painting, poem or healing session with professionalism, connecting with you and/or your animal family member and personal lived experience. I have been doing body/energy work since 2001 and have trained at some of the best schools around, graduating top of my class with a 4.0 and being hired to assist and teach at every school I've physically attended. Portland, OR., Seattle, WA., Phoenix, AZ. are just some of the places I've trained. My experience is plenty, yet I still look forward to what we discover together, as every session is a new learning experience for both of us. Open to any possibilities is the way to successful connection, healing or growth.

 

We must be willing to be the beginner... 

NVMT.5808 - 2X MASTER REIKI - RYT-250 HOURS

MEMBER & FULLY ACCREDITED: 

ACHH: Accreditation Council of Holistic Healers

WMA: World Metaphysical Association

IARP: International Association of Reiki Professionals

SERVICES:

 

Licensed Massage Therapy Sessions including: 

 

Reflexology, Crystal Vibration, Swedish full body/or specific location, Cranial Sacral [neck & head], Shiatsu [meridians, chakras, polarity balance], Soul Touch for connection and Acupressure.  All these modalities are available, yet together we will discover exactly the type of session you need at that specific moment. Over repeat sessions, as those needs change so will our sessions. I pride myself on listening to your body, feeling energetic shifts, observing your walk, sitting, how you talk, focus or what you tell me verbally.  I will do nothing you don't give consent for, as this is YOUR session. Each of our opinions matter, YOURS matters most on how you feel body, mind and spirit, then mine comes in on what we can do about that through my training and 25+ years' experience.

 

I work both with human clients, animal clients and BOTH!  It's a great connective moment for you and your furry loved one to get a "Spa Day of Pampering" at the same session!  Human Session: 1 hour and Animal Session approximately 20-30 minutes, depending on the animals need. I NEVER force an animal to sit still or lay down if they don't want to. I follow them where they are most comfortable, and almost never have an issue getting them to want to lay down on their own from the bodywork, touch and calming energy.    

Double Certified Reiki Master Sessions:

 

Contact or No Contact, Crystal & Sound vibration if requested. Reiki is an energy exchange with the vast energy system that permeates our entire universe. Practitioners train with previously attuned Master Teachers, who then through the ceremony of attunement, pass on the lineage and connection to all Reiki Masters before them. It's calming, soothing, balancing and for some can be very cathartic. It is done with no hands touching the body, or with very light static placement of the hands. I have personally been attuned from two different Reiki Masters, one a man and one a woman: I wanted a complete full rounded experience in my Reiki education. I loved both of them and have continued the work with much respect. Reiki is within all of us; with a session I simply help you tap into it.  Many people fall asleep and have wonderful dreams while the session is happening. It's very safe and your body only accepts what it wants, I cannot force it to take any energy it does not want. We can discuss more at the time of your booking if needed.  

YIN/CHAIR YOGA/MOVEMENT for SMALL or LARGE GROUP, COUPLES or PRIVATE ONE on ONE sessions:

 

Focusing on internal connection, simplified asanas (poses) and working with joints/fingers/toes/knees/shoulders so that we can loosen up a bit and find our internal and external balance.  I am a former professional dancer, choreographer and teacher: Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Lyrical were my focus. I have worked all over the United States and Canada teaching from age 4–5-years to age 95 and every age in between, both the casual dancer and the professional. Seattle, Portland, Denver, New Orleans, Atlanta, Dallas, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver, Canada are just some of the locations. So, I have seen many people move comfortably or uncomfortably for many reasons, and it was my goal to get further training to be able to assist with a deeper body, mind & movement connection. That also includes a connection to personal stillness. I am a certified Meditation teacher and have helped many day-to-day people learn that meditation is actually quite easy: it's the expectations and human misunderstandings that make it feel impossible or complicated.  One doesn't really "teach" one to meditation, I simply act as the guide to finding your own internal rhythm of meditation that's already within you.  Everyone vibrates to a different frequency and that can throw people off of meditation because they are expected to do it "just like everyone else!" and that isn't the case. Trust that we will find your vibration and make that our foundation. To me the connection of dance + yoga + acknowledgement of the self-go hand in hand with each other.  I enjoy getting people to focus on each body part moved, and each deep breath taken like each was the first time doing either.  

COMING SOON! 

WEBSITE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!!!

 

Operating on a donation-based model, I have no set fees and invite you to contribute what feels right for you, ensuring wellness remains accessible to all.

Creative Portfolio

Mobile Healing Services

Mobile Bodywork

Nurturing somatic massage brought to your home for your comfort and safety. These mobile visits are offered on a donation basis to ensure accessibility. We prioritize your consent and ease through every mindful touch.

Animal Care

Supporting your pets through mobile manual therapy in their own space. These home visits provide stress-free care on a donation-only basis. Reach out to discuss what feels best for your beloved companion’s needs.

Holistic Flow

A compassionate fusion of LMT techniques and structural alignment delivered as a house call. This accessible, donation-based service focuses on your well-being and boundaries. Contact me to discuss a session.

The integration of somatic healing and fine art at Art and Wellness Studio is a truly transformative sanctuary.

ELARA VANCE — ART COLLECTOR & WELLNESS CLIENT

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