Abbi Jaffe
Abbi embodies authenticity and playfulness, dances contact improvisation as often as possible, and loves yoga. Abbi has been creating emotionally and physically safe spaces for exploration and expansion since her days of leading Outward Bound wilderness trips over 10 years ago. Abbi weaves movement community in Vermont and holds space for the Montpelier Contact Improv Community and the annual Burlington International Contact Jam. She co-leads wilderness trips with her company Ready Adventures. After 5 years of practicing Thai Massage, Abbi now studies Body-Mind Centering and Authentic Movement and shares Centering Bodywork. Abbi would love to welcome you to her community retreat space in Underhill called Dharma Door. |
Emily Kniffin
Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, NCBTMB B.S. Wellness and Alternative Medicine I practice massage therapy because I enjoy helping people feel comfortable in their bodies. It is an honor to contribute to the health and well-being of the individuals whom I touch with my work. I love to witness the transformation of breath easily deepening, of muscle fibers loosening, worried thoughts fading, and the natural radiance of one’s being emerging. I hope that the relaxation and peace I help you experience also helps to bring balance and wellness to your family, your community, and our world. |
Testimonials
"The spirit, adventure, and joy of Abbi's class has stayed with me." ~Margi Flint, Herbalist
"Abbi, your smile is immanent sunshine; your hands are transmitters of peace; you are a being of grace. I am blessed to be surrounded by such love." ~Krista Nickerson, Nurse Mid-wife
"I want to say how much I enjoy Abbi's class-- the best compliment I can give is that when I leave class I feel able to completely attend to myself and I feel attuned to my environment. I am able to notice nature around me and how my body feels, and to more fully connect to the joy in it...It's such a gift, and I thank you!" ~E.M., Trauma Therapist
"With Abbi I am able to let go of everything outside of my mind and truly focus on my body and what she allows it to do!!! Even though we only met that day I could let go and trust her expertise and felt her strength and knowledge." ~Melissa Decker, Social Worker
"Abbi holds space in a warm, comfortable, and loving way. Her bag of tricks is full of great and simple directions that brought us to group play with ease-full creativity and full-on belly laughter. Weeeeee, fabulous, light, and satisfying." ~Lani Lisa Nahele Schmidt, Movement Educator and Bodyworker
"Abbi, your smile is immanent sunshine; your hands are transmitters of peace; you are a being of grace. I am blessed to be surrounded by such love." ~Krista Nickerson, Nurse Mid-wife
"I want to say how much I enjoy Abbi's class-- the best compliment I can give is that when I leave class I feel able to completely attend to myself and I feel attuned to my environment. I am able to notice nature around me and how my body feels, and to more fully connect to the joy in it...It's such a gift, and I thank you!" ~E.M., Trauma Therapist
"With Abbi I am able to let go of everything outside of my mind and truly focus on my body and what she allows it to do!!! Even though we only met that day I could let go and trust her expertise and felt her strength and knowledge." ~Melissa Decker, Social Worker
"Abbi holds space in a warm, comfortable, and loving way. Her bag of tricks is full of great and simple directions that brought us to group play with ease-full creativity and full-on belly laughter. Weeeeee, fabulous, light, and satisfying." ~Lani Lisa Nahele Schmidt, Movement Educator and Bodyworker
