Brooke Fricke LMT
Brooke brings over 30 years of combined experience in movement education and therapeutic bodywork. A retired professional dancer and Licensed Massage Therapist, she draws from a wide range of practices to help the body unwind and the mind settle.
Her approach is deeply integrative and client-centered, blending gentle touch, mindful movement, and nervous system regulation. Whether the goal is relief from tension, improved mobility, or deep relaxation, Brooke meets each client where they are — creating sessions that restore balance and ease.
Below, you can explore the different modalities Brooke draws from to craft each personalized session.
Explore Modalities
What it is
A bespoke session blending gentle, floor-based movement and breath with calming, hands-on techniques. The aim is to help your nervous system find safety so long-held tension can unwind. Depending on your needs, Brooke may include Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) and other light manual work.
What a session feels like
- Slow, adaptable movement sequences—never forced or strenuous.
- Breath cues to downshift the nervous system and invite ease.
- Light, supportive touch (when used) to deepen relaxation and release.
Benefits you may notice
Good to know
- Everything is tailored to your goals; intensity stays within comfort.
- Light homework (a few minutes of movement or breath) can extend results.
How Brooke may use it
As a whole-person session when you want both guided movement and gentle hands-on care—ideal for chronic tension patterns, stress, and restoring inner balance.
What it is
Slow, gentle sustained pressure and stretch to help the body’s connective tissue (fascia) soften and rehydrate—especially useful where movement feels restricted or “stuck.”
What a session feels like
- Positions held for 60–120 seconds to allow gradual release—no forcing.
- Sensations may include warmth, lengthening, or a gentle “melting.”
- Pressure ranges from light to moderate and is always adjusted to comfort.
Helpful for
Good to know
- Changes can continue for 24–48 hours after a session.
- Hydration and gentle walking help integrate the work.
How Brooke may use it
Often paired with somatic touch to help the nervous system settle while tissue lengthens, setting up easier, more lasting change.
What it is
An ultra-gentle, whole-system approach using light contact to listen to subtle rhythms. Rather than “fixing,” it invites the body’s self-regulating forces to restore balance.
What a session feels like
- Quiet, still touch—many clients feel deeply relaxed or drift toward sleep.
- Clothed or draped; minimal movement with emphasis on comfort and safety.
- Afterward you may notice softer breath, a clearer head, or lighter neck/face.
Helpful for
Aftercare
- Move slowly, hydrate, and allow a bit of integration time.
How Brooke may use it
As a full quiet session or as a settling phase within broader treatment to amplify other hands-on work without adding intensity.
What it is
Consent-led, body-centered contact that invites awareness of sensation, breath, and natural pacing to create safety so the body can release bracing patterns.
What a session feels like
- Slow pacing with regular check-ins about comfort and boundaries.
- Soothing, supportive touch rather than strong or painful pressure.
- Focus on down-regulating stress and reconnecting with your own cues.
Helpful for
Integration ideas
- Gentle walking, warm tea, or journaling can help anchor changes.
- Notice shifts in breath and posture over the next day or so.
How Brooke may use it
Interwoven with myofascial or craniosacral work to create safety and depth without force—ideal for sensitive systems.
What it is
Instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization uses contoured tools with lotion to gently shear and glide along tissue, encouraging better slide between layers.
What a session feels like
- Targeted strokes with adjustable pressure; area may feel warm afterward.
- Mild, short-lived redness can occur where circulation increases.
Helpful for
Good to know
- Usually avoided over open wounds, varicose veins, or very fragile skin.
- Please mention blood thinners or clotting concerns during intake.
How Brooke may use it
As a short, focused add-on for areas that don’t respond to hands-only techniques, then blended back into calming manual work.
What it is
Cups create gentle suction that lifts and decompresses tissue. Combined with gliding and guided movement, it can improve the “slide” between layers for easier motion.
What a session feels like
- Light, adjustable suction with oil to allow smooth movement of the cups.
- Temporary circular marks can occur; intensity is kept mild unless you prefer stronger work.
Helpful for
Good to know
- Generally avoided over active inflammation or very delicate skin.
- Please share if you’re pregnant or on blood thinners so Brooke can adapt.
How Brooke may use it
Briefly, to decompress tight areas (like shoulders/hips), then return to hands-on work to integrate the change.
What it is
Low-impact, precise movement that balances strength and mobility with breath and alignment. Programs are tailored to your goals and body.
Session focus
- Core stability and postural support to reduce strain on the back and neck.
- Even, balanced strength for daily life and cross-training.
- Progressions that respect your pace and current capacity.
Carryover
- Short home sequences keep gains between sessions.
- Improved body awareness supports better mechanics day to day.
How Brooke may use it
Private lessons to reinforce what your body needs between hands-on sessions—especially helpful for core support and spinal comfort.
What it is
A joint-focused system that trains flexibility with strength and control so new range is actually usable, not just temporary flexibility.
Session focus
- CARs (controlled articular rotations) for daily joint nourishment.
- End-range strength to make mobility “stick.”
- Progressions tailored to your joints and activities.
Carryover
- Simple homework keeps joints healthy between sessions.
- Better control at end ranges reduces re-tightening.
How Brooke may use it
As a stand-alone mobility session or as targeted homework to support changes from bodywork and Pilates.
What it is
A quiet practice with longer holds and mindful breathing that encourages softness, awareness, and a downshift in pace.
What a session feels like
- Slow tempo with options for props and support.
- Emphasis on ease and sensation rather than “stretching hard.”
- Guided cues to help the mind and body settle together.
Helpful for
How Brooke may use it
As a restorative session or as mindful movement to complement mobility work—great when you want calm plus gentle opening.
Massage (table, draped)
- Hands-on relief for tension and stress; pressure adjusted to comfort.
- Great when you want focused work plus whole-body relaxation.
Assisted Stretching (clothed)
- Supported stretches and mobility drills to improve range and balance.
- Thai-inspired feel; no oil. Excellent for active recovery and posture.
How to choose
- Choose Massage if you want hands-on relief and a calmer nervous system.
- Choose Assisted Stretching if you want guided mobility and long-term range gains.
- Unsure? Start with Massage; Brooke can recommend a plan after your first visit.
Brooke's Availability
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