Earth Body PNW
Body Centered Care
Aimed at mental wellbeing, emotional ease, pain management, and body re-connection.
Welcome to Earth Body!
My name is Rachel Tate, M.S., LMT, SEP, and I’ve supported many people with pain management, sensation integration, mobility training, and nervous system care so they could reconnect to their body and self.
With a bottom-up focus, my work centers on the body’s experience that is frequently missed in our health care settings.
You can trust that when we work together, it is understood that you are more than the sum of your parts.
Read on for my local offerings.
“I absolutely recommend Rachel. I've visited them as a client after lots of searching for someone that checked a bunch of boxes for me, including queer affirming, size affirming, trauma informed, and knowledgeable about massage and also body movement. Rachel is so calm and kind and creates a safe space that feels like anything the client needs is perfectly fine. It's the kind of space and vibe I hope I give off as a therapist with my clients. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone, including folks with trauma. They give all the options, including guided self-massage, and create a really safe container. We're super fortunate to have them in the area and I hope I'll still be able to get an appointment when their schedule fills up.”
- Melissa A.
“The best massage I’ve ever had in my life, it was amazing. I carry a lot of stress, anxiety, and physical pain in my shoulders from an injury. I was in a pretty bad car accident, that did some bad things to my spine. We are almost two weeks out of my massage and my shoulders are still not back to where they normally would be, they are still lowered. I highly recommend visiting Rachel.”
— Lindsay F.
Hands-on Offerings
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Massage Therapy
1:1 Single Sessions
If you’re simply looking for a massage therapy session aimed at ease and connection, this is the offering for you.
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Integrative Bodywork
1:1 Regular Sessions
Bodywork that combines supportive manual and movement therapy with somatic practices, for individuals who notice a disconnect in their movement, posture, and emotions. Similar to other modes of therapy, this offering is intended for ongoing care and meets the individual in the moment, rather than following a preset agenda.
Group Offerings
Join me at The Underground Movement Studio for my Somatic Explorations class every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 4 pm.
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Qualifications
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Washington: #70057458
Oregon: #29500
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Master of Science in Psychology with an emphasis on Positive Psychology and Post-Traumatic Growth
Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a focus on women and gender studies
Completion of Somatic Experiencing training with SEP certificate
Studied Somatic Experiencing advanced intensive trainings with Joshua Sylvae, PHD
Studied beginning and intermediate Somatic Experiencing methods with Francine Kelley SEP, RYT500, LCPC
Studied and practiced Interdisciplinary Movement and Somatic Groundwork with Kaila June
Over 20 years of anatomy and physiology education including formal courses
Numerous formal kinesiology courses based in health and exercise science
Certificate for 900 hours of massage therapy training from National Holistic Institute
Certificate for 200 hours of Yoga teacher training from Circle Yoga Shala
Certificate for joint mobility specialization from Functional Range Conditioning
Countless hours of continuing education courses including:
Functional neuroscience and rehabilitation methods
Anatomy Trains & Structural Integration informed courses
Somatic coaching
Neuro Affective Touch
Polyvagal Theory
Pain science
Plant medicine
Functional Breath-work
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I am grateful for my community, teachers, and resources that have and continue to support my path of purpose.
Along with ongoing education and training I am mentored by many practitioners in various fields.
I believe mentorship is very important for a practitioner's development and accountability in their craft.
I am open to sharing my mentors names upon request.
Location
My practice is located within The Underground Movement Studio in Vancouver, Washington.
The Underground Movement Studio is located below Dovetail Cellars and Cafecito Coffee, next to the historic Academy building, and across the street from the Vancouver Community Library in Downtown Vancouver, WA.
The entrance is on the left side of the building, down the stairs.
Visitors can park in any of the parking spots marked VISITOR on the pavement or with a white/green sign.