Welcome
If you've found yourself here, you're likely looking for bodywork with someone who has the skills to support your body in a way that allows it to function better and helps you to feel more at ease. Maybe you're experiencing some kind of pain or limited range of motion? Or maybe you just need a space to relax and reset? Perhaps you've had a surgery and are having a hard time regaining mobility? At Next Level Bodywork, Hilary will treat you with kindness and care as her skillful hands work to help your body feel more at ease. Her treatment style is holistic and she looks at the entire body as a system of inter-connectedness that needs some fine tuning to run more efficiently. Her highly skilled and attuned touch listens to your entire system to discover where there's a holding pattern that's restricting the flow of energy in the body. Through her grounded presence and trauma-informed approach, she provides a safe space for tension to melt away so that you can feel more relaxed and at ease.
With over ten years of experience practicing and studying Cranio-Sacral therapy, Hilary has the tools to help your nervous system discover deep rest and experience more resiliency so that you can better handle the inevitable stress of daily life. With her expertise, she knows how to jumpstart the nervous system's ability the repair itself from the damage caused by stress, trauma, injury, surgeries and unskilled practitioners. Her knowledge of Advanced Manual Therapy allows her to work as a somatic systems engineer by supporting all systems of the body to work together with greater coherence. A thorough knowledge of anatomy guides Hilary's touch as she works with each client to increase mobility on a systematic level. With greater movement comes increased functionality, and this allows a well-spring of vitality to be accessible. If you're looking for advanced bodywork that's grounded in anatomy and done from a heart-centered space, Hilary is here to accompany you on your journey towards greater somatic healing.
Meet Hilary
Hilary offers a unique form of bodywork that she has developed from over 12 years of training and practicing through the healing touch modalities of Structural Integration, Cranio-Sacral Therapy and Advanced Manual Therapy. Her interest in studying the body began in 2010 when she completed a certified yoga teacher training program in California. Since then she has accrued over 3000 hours in trainings in the fields of bodywork and yoga. In 2013, she graduated from the Pacific Center for Awareness and Bodywork in Kauai and has continued to study human anatomy. Since moving to New Mexico in 2022, Hilary has taken her practice to the next level by studying with Manual Osteopaths. Her most recent bodywork trainings include classes with Dr. Kirstie Segarra, Lauren Rose, MPT and Dr. Ron Murray. Hilary is a firm believer in the healing power of touch and receives regular bodywork to continue learning and growing in this ever-evolving field.
Throughout her career Hilary has developed a highly attuned touch with adept palpation skills that allow her to listen to the body. This ability to tune into her clients promotes a highly specialized interaction. She is able to dialogue with visceral, fascial, cardiovascular or neurological structures to determine where needs help. Her vast array of techniques allow her to effectively treat the problem areas and promote the restoration of health, balance and functionality. Her somatic systems engineering fine tunes the inner landscape of the body enabling it to run more efficiently.
Hilary practices attentive listening with each client, creating a space for you to feel seen and heard. Safety is essential to be able to heal, and what makes Hilary's work so powerful is that she's willing to take the time to develop a relationship with each person she treats. Through this relational field, you can lay down your defense mechanisms and open on a deep level to receive the work. Trust is the foundation of every session, and this is where the true healing begins. In this environment, the somatic symphony of the body can find its full expression.
Hilary’s work is integrative and she helps find the source of the problem. She knows how to listen to all systems of the body in a way that treats the specific holding patterns causing pain or discomfort. Through her skilled touch and her ongoing study of anatomy, she supports the body to regain mobility, find balance and experience a greater sense of freedom. The aim is that you feel revitalized, energized, and reawakened to the potency of your body.
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When she's not at work or avidly studying anatomy, Hilary loves to get outside and move. You can find her out biking in Santa Fe regularly or hiking up along a mountain creek somewhere in Northern New Mexico. She also loves to camp and is a lover of hot springs. She places a high value on spending time in nature, as it's her place to unwind and recharge. She also loves dancing, singing and playing music or going to live concerts. Traveling around the world is something Hilary really loves to do, and she continues to travel abroad as much as she can.
Services
Cranio-Sacral Therapy
This style of light touch bodywork helps release blockages, unwind holding patterns, and supports the nervous system. Cranio-Sacral Therapy is one of the best forms of bodywork for addressing nervous system challenges, and is especially effective at treating holding patterns associated with trauma from head injuries, whiplash or falls. With origins in Osteopathy, CST works the skeletal system to create more freedom within the tissues of the body connected to the spine, cranium and sacrum.
Therapeutic Massage
This is a deeply relaxing whole body massage designed to address specific issues of concern. My therapeutic bodywork is perfect for anyone seeking relief from pain or discomfort and wanting to unwind from stress. I incorporate techniques from Swedish, Connective Tissue, Lomi-Lomi, NeuroMuscular, and Structural Integration to ensure a balanced approach that is thorough. This treatments helps the body feel more connected and revitalized.
Next Level Bodywork
This treatment style is designed for those eager to learn about their body and find effective solutions for finding the problem. I utilize a blend of advanced listening skills, Manual Therapy, Structural Integration, and Cranio-Sacral Therapy to treat specific issues causing pain or discomfort. We work together to identify the areas in need of support, and my skilled touch teaches your body how to regain functionality. This treatment promotes the restoration of health, balance and freedom.
Andrea Gibson, Intimacy Coach
Working with Hilary is one of the best things I've ever done for my health. Her gentle touch and expert guidance soothes me into safety the moment I walk into the room. We go deeper into my somatic experience than I'm able to access with any other practitioner, and I leave feeling light, clear, and settled. I highly recommend working with her if you're looking for support with your nervous system or bodily issues. Her sessions are life changing!
Lauryn Lavandula, Soul & Embodiment Coach
My experience with Hilary’s Cranio-Sacral bodywork was exceptional! Her openness and gentleness provides such a safe space to allow healing on deep cellular levels to occur. Hilary offers wisdom about the body that you can carry with you into your everyday life to support and care for yourself.
Amber Cooney, S Factor Teacher
Hilary has an incredible ability to meet my body where it’s at and address any specific problem areas I’m experiencing. Her deep understanding of the body, combined with an intuitive touch, leaves me feeling not only physically relieved but deeply reset in my nervous system. It’s rare to find someone who truly understands the body’s path back to balance the way Hilary does.