Platonic Touch Therapy
In our Platonic Touch Therapy sessions, folx come to relax in a welcoming environment and receive a secure and experiential practice with boundaries.
This occurs by beginning with a warm welcome and a heart-to-heart conversation. We set intentions and goals for the session. We practice, grounding techniques to promote relaxation, boundary-building and boundary-thanking exercises, and touch etiquette. I have found that this structured session builds a secure and trusting container for both of us.
The remaining time in the session is spent giving, receiving, and negotiating touch in a way that supports feeling connected and whole.
Touch is optional, AND never a requirement, always consensual, and always platonic/G-rated.
What are the benefits of Touch Therapy?
Skillfulness in how you convey your boundaries, needs, and wants
Skillfulness in how to integrate consent in all your relationships
Manage anxiety and depression
Increase oxytocin - the "feel good" hormone
Facilitate emotional regulation
Boost self-esteem
Improve body image
Develop safety and trust
Touch Therapy might be a good fit if you want to:
Learn how to say no to others with ease
Discover what you want and how to ask for it
Cultivate resilience around feelings of rejection
Overcome codependency
Experience platonic touch without an agenda for something more
Develop a sense of empowerment in your body
Have someone listen to you without judgment or unsolicited advice
Choose how and where you are touched, including the option not to be touched at all
Lead the pace of the touch you receive
* Trauma Touch Therapy - is done in conjunction with a licensed counselor or clinician.
FAQs
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The client must be at least 18 years old
Both client and practitioner agree to be free of mind-altering substances, thus able to give informed consent
The client agrees to fully disclose any diagnoses or conditions that may affect their session.
Both agree to practice consent and attention to personal boundaries at all times.
The client and practitioner will communicate to find what is mutually comfortable throughout each session. This applies to all communication prior to and after sessions as well.
This is a strictly platonic service. Both client and practitioner agree to not pursue or encourage sexual arousal. Also:
A minimum of a tank top and outerwear shorts are required.
No hand-to-genital/breast contact or genital stimulation of any kind.
No hands in the bathing suit areas.
No exchanging of saliva or bodily fluid in any way
Both agree to respect personal hygiene.
Client confidentiality will be respected at all times
Either client or practitioner may end the session at any time. If the session ends due to a client's failure to adhere to the Code of Conduct no refund will be issued
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A platonic touch therapist is someone who provides access to platonic touch through boundary building and consent education for the purposes of validating our humanity and nurturing an authentic connection.
We say “provide access” to touch because there are many times when we don’t ever touch, but access is what is important.
We say “platonic” touch because we are working in the realm of non-sexual, non-romantic intimacy.
We include boundaries and consent education because the structure has to be present in the session, otherwise, touch is categorically unsafe.
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There are 4 parts to a therapy session.
We start with a heart-to-heart, ask about your day, how you are feeling, and a general checking in. We will set goals and or intentions for the session. We go over our boundaries, reminders of our no-touch zones, and what your likes, and dislikes are.
2. Once we have connected in our heart-to-heart, I like to lead us in grounding practices to calm our nervous system, which may include some guided meditation or breath work. Sometimes dance and movement.
3. We can play board games, color in some coloring books, watch Netflix, cook a meal, and listen to music. Other activities can include, hair playing/braiding, light massage, and being read to. The possibilities are endless.
All activities can include a variety of levels of touch or no touch.
4. I’ll give us a gentle reminder when it’s close to our end time. So that we have time to bring our session to an end, share thoughts or feedback, schedule our next session, and exchange our heartfelt goodbyes.
Types of Companionship I offer:
Playground Companion - think of schoolmates - creative/playful activities
Familial Companion - think of siblings/cousins/relatives you enjoy spending quality time with - option to help with reparenting ourselves
Best Friend Companion - think of spending time with your bestie
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Wear what you would wear to a yoga class, massage, or movie. Your favorite loungewear. Think comfy and cozy. Shorts, sweatpants, leggings, pajamas, t-shirts, dress shirts, jeans... I want you to be comfortable with what your choice of clothing is, but the bare minimum is a tank top and gym shorts
Think of it this way: if your doctor, therapist, chiropractor, or any other professional provider is uncomfortable looking at you in what you're wearing during your appointment, then it's not appropriate for sessions.
I ask that all my clients try to bathe and brush their teeth within 6 hours of their session time with me, to not smoke within 1-2 hours of seeing me, and to wear clean clothes for our session. Also please refrain from smoking and drinking for at least 2 hours from our session time.
We will be wearing our masks since we work in close proximity and want to keep each other safe. - we can discuss your health/safety concerns or needs.
If you are feeling unwell or experiencing any symptoms, please reschedule.
Learn more about our policies
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All sessions are by appointment.
For those interested in Platonic Touch Therapy and wanting to learn more, please reach out for a free 30-minute virtual consultation. Once scheduled, I’ll email a link prior to our session.
This is not an in-person consultation.
We meet virtually for a heart-to-heart to discuss your goals for touch therapy and answer any questions. This allows us to get to know each other and see if we would like to work together.
Learn more about me and who I work with prior to scheduling your consultation.
Once we both choose to move forward we will talk about our schedules and make an appointment based on my availability. My office hours are typically Monday - Thursday 11 am - 6 pm. Closed Fridays & Sundays
Some rare availability on Saturdays.
Pricing is based on my time and can be found here. - approx $2 a min
Ask about our sliding scale discount program available for QT2s+BIPOC folx.
$1 - $2 a minute.
A minimum of a 50% deposit is required to hold the session date and time.
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Getting aroused while in session is something that can happen and is normal. Take a moment to celebrate that our bodies are healthy and working.
My best recommendation is to take a deep breath in and begin to shift your mind, body, and awareness away from the arousal, get up, take a break, drink water, stretch, and or change positions.
*In most platonic touch positions we will use a pillow or blanket to create a barrier between us.