Tended Hands
Healing Touch for Lasting Wellness
Kate, LMT, MLD-C. Vodder-method lymphatic drainage with an intuitive touch.
Tended Hands is small by design: one room, one practitioner, and full attention paid to what your body actually needs. No scripts—just precise, evidence-informed bodywork meant to regulate your nervous system and create lasting relief.
Skilled touch. Lasting change.
Philosophy of Care
- Whole-Body Integration: Treating the person, not just the pain.
- Sustained Presence: Deep, attentive touch that fosters nervous system regulation.
- Collaborative Healing: Empowering clients with tools for lasting self-care.
With a deep commitment to the art of healing, I provide a sanctuary for physical and emotional restoration through mindful touch and intuitive practice.
Meet Your Practitioner
My journey into massage therapy began with a fascination for the body’s innate ability to heal when given the right space and attention. Over the years, I have refined a technique that blends clinical precision with a deeply holistic approach. By listening to the subtle cues of the nervous system, I tailor each session to address not just the physical tension, but the underlying stress that often resides within. Today, at Tended Hands, I strive to offer more than just a service. I offer a partnership in wellness, ensuring that every individual who enters this space leaves feeling grounded, restored, and truly heard.
Training & Certification
Our Timeline
2017
Basic Traditional Thai Massage&Advanced Medical Thai Massage Certification
— Wat Chetawan, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Beginning a professional journey dedicated to the art of healing through touch. This foundational period focused on integrating evidence-informed techniques with a mindful approach to client wellness and nervous system regulation.
Myofascial Release Continuing Education Training
2024
Deepening the practice with intensive study of the fascial system. This training focuses on releasing chronic tension patterns and improving structural alignment through sustained, intuitive pressure that creates lasting change.
2026
Vodder-Certified In Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD-C)
Achieving advanced certification in the renowned Vodder method. This specialized training allows for precise treatment of the lymphatic system, offering clients relief from swelling and supporting overall immune health through gentle rhythm.
2027
Launch Of Tended Hands As An Independent Practice
Establishing a sanctuary for physical and emotional restoration. Tended Hands was founded to provide intentional, one-on-one attention in a calm environment where lasting wellness is the primary goal.
