About ShadowTree Integrated Wellness
An integrated approach to bodywork and inner clarity.
ShadowTree Integrated Wellness grew out of a simple, steady commitment: help people feel at home in their bodies and less burdened in their minds.
For about two decades, I’ve worked hands-on with people in pain—athletes, desk workers, caregivers, and folks who’ve “tried everything.” Along the way, it became clear that physical tension and inner tension rarely live in separate boxes. ShadowTree is my way of honoring both: therapeutic bodywork for the body, and Mind Clearing for the inner life, under one roof.
From Massage Practice to Integrated Wellness
ShadowTree began as a massage-focused practice centered on deep tissue, myofascial, and orthopedic work. Over time, as I watched clients’ stories, stress, and self-judgment show up in their muscles and nervous systems, I knew I wanted to offer something more.
That “more” became an integrated path that includes:
Therapeutic & orthopedic massage for pain and movement issues
Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) to support healthier range of motion and performance
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT) to gently support the body’s fluid system
Myofascial Release (MFR), a slower, more precise approach using gentle, sustained pressure to address areas of restriction and support comfortable movement.
Mind Clearing, a structured conversational process to support inner clarity
ShadowTree Integrated Wellness is the evolution of that journey—bringing these elements together in a way that’s grounded, ethical, and tailored to the real person in front of me.
You are not a problem to fix. You’re a person with a body and mind that have been doing their best under real conditions: stress, injury, history, responsibilities. My job is to listen carefully—through my hands and through conversation—and help your system find more space to move, feel, and respond.
A few guiding principles:
Body and mind are intertwined. Pain and posture exist alongside beliefs, habits, and stress responses.
No hype, no mysticism. The work here is direct, practical, and grounded in experience.
You are the expert on your life. I provide structure and skill—not answers or interpretations.
Clear boundaries create safety. Scope, policies, and expectations are explicit and professional.
My Philosophy
What “Integrated” Means Here
Integration doesn’t mean every session is a mix of everything. It means you have options, and we can choose the right tools at the right time.
For example:
You may start with orthopedic massage to address shoulder, low back, or hip pain.
Later, you might explore Mind Clearing if stress, self-talk, or life decisions are tied into how your body holds tension.
Or you may begin with Clearing and add Bodywork over time as your system feels ready.
There’s no single “right” sequence. Integrated simply means your body and inner life are both welcome here.
Who I Tend to Work With
While anyone is welcome to inquire, I tend to work with people who:
Live with recurring pain or tension that keeps returning despite “quick fixes”
Are active or athletic and want to keep moving for years to come
Carry a lot of responsibility and tend to put their own needs last
Are thoughtful and sometimes feel weighed down by mental noise or self-judgment
Have tried therapy/coaching/self-help and want a more direct, structured kind of support
About Matt
I’m Matt, the practitioner behind ShadowTree Integrated Wellness. I’ve been a licensed massage therapist for about twenty years, with specialized training in therapeutic and orthopedic techniques, Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), Myofascial Release in the Barnes approach and Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT) as taught by Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, LMT. I also practice Mind Clearing, a structured form of inner work inspired by the teachings of Charles Berner and Lawrence Noyes.
What matters most to me is that clients feel taken seriously, respected, and supported in a way that’s practical and sustainable.
Professional Scope & Boundaries
ShadowTree Integrated Wellness offers therapeutic Bodywork and Mind Clearing—not psychotherapy, not medical treatment, and not a crisis service. I encourage collaboration with physicians, physical therapists, psychotherapists, and other providers when appropriate.
I maintain clear professional boundaries around touch, confidentiality, time, and communication. These boundaries are part of how I create safety and integrity in the work.
