Dana Williams, BA, RM, CMT

I am currently in the office in Highland Park on Mondays from 6p to 930pm and am happy to provide housecalls.

Hi, I’m Dana (she/they) of River Body Wellness. I provide therapeutic massage and Reiki  sessions at Spaces Wellness in Highland Park, LA.  

Originally from Durham, North Carolina, I received my massage training at East West College of  the Healing Arts in Portland, Oregon. My academic background is in sociology with a focus on  generational trauma and storytelling. Before I was a bodyworker, I spent several years as a K-8  public educator, providing academic and social-emotional support to neurodivergent students.  

My Credentials 

• Massage Therapy (800 Hour)- East West College of the Healing Arts, Portland, OR 

• Craniosacral I (33 Hours)- Cyr Zeeberg Foote, Portland, Oregon  

• Foundational Tui Na (33 Hours)- Jace Knox, Portland, Oregon  

• Neuromuscular Therapy (33 hours)- Marta Lange, Portland Oregon 

• Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master Certification- Deborah Dixon, Durham, NC 

• Holy Fire Reiki Master Certification- Deborah Dixon, Durham, NC 

• B.A. in Sociology- Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME 

Get in Touch

You can book a session with Dana here or reach out at Dana.riverbody@gmail.com   

My Services

Therapeutic Massage-  

• Integrated massage sessions consider you, your health, and unique goals to deliver a  specialized massage.  

• Sessions incorporate Swedish, Tui Na, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Neuromuscular,  Trigger Point, and Craniosacral techniques.  

• Massage can induce deep relaxation, improve circulation, improve mobility in joints,  relieve tension in muscles and fascia, improve your ability to receive healthy touch,  improve sleep, and connect you an overall sense of wellbeing.  

• What to wear: You can choose to be fully clothed or undressed to your comfort level  during the session. If clothed, please wear fabrics that you can move around in. If  unclothed, you will be underneath sheets and I will ensure your privacy with draping.  

Reiki-  

• Each Reiki session is a unique experience intended to bring grounding, balance, and  harmony to your energy system.  

• Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice that involves light touch and intention to  direct reiki (霊気) or “divine energy” to the client. Sessions without touch are  available upon request.  

• On a spiritual level, Reiki can clarify your inner wisdom, transmute unhelpful  energy, and remind you of your loving wholeness. On a physiological level, Reiki  can relieve pain, induce the “rest and digest” parasympathetic state, and lower  cortisol levels to support the body’s natural healing process. 

• What to wear: Comfortable, cozy clothing. 

My Values

I want to help you feel at ease in the home of your body and our earth. I feel that a regulated  nervous system is a doorway to deep connection, fulfillment, and healing– first for individuals  and then the collective.  

I believe that all humans hold the key to their own growth and healing. I also recognize that  humans are interdependent; we need one another as we navigate obstacles in the river of life.  Through massage and Reiki, my intention is to serve as a witness, a respite, and a source of  inspiration on your journey. 

Whether you seek relief from a specific injury, a way to calm a busy mind, connection to your  inner-wisdom, or simply a moment to rest, there is a place for you on my table. I welcome all  bodies to my practice. I foster a safe and affirming place for queer and non-binary folx, highly sensitive people, neurodivergent individuals, those experiencing chronic pain, artists, and  activists.  I am committed to financial accessibility. If needed, please reach out via phone or email to ask  about my affordable, sliding scale options. 

What I Treat:

I serve the Highland Park community by working with Women, Men, Nonbinary + LGBTQIA Community. I treat Psychological Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Physical pain, Chronic conditions, Arthritis, Recovery, Ongoing wellness.