Workshops

Bodywork can get really complex. Intricate. Scientific.

But it doesn’t always need to be.

When it comes from someone you care about, even brief, casual touch is therapeutic. It’s proven to reduce the effects of stress, improve sleep, and increase immune function. It fosters connection with the release of oxytocin, the bonding hormone, as well as serotonin and dopamine.

So why do we shy away from giving each other massage? Because we don’t know how! Maybe it hurts your hands, or you’re not confident in our technique, or you just find it exhausting.

Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way! Massage can actually be very easy to give - you just need the right tools.

Partner Massage

In this fun and active 4-hour workshop, we will connect and learn through a combination of step-by-step demonstration and hands on assistance. This workshop is BYOP (Bring Your Own Partner) and is for ‘partners’ of all types - not just romantic! You can do this work with your roommate, sibling, best friend, bandmate, parent, or metamour - anyone you care for and want to deepen your connection with.

We’ll cover topics such as:

+ Communication and consent

+ Cautions and contraindications

+ Body mechanics

+ Positioning

+ Tools and techniques

This workshop is done fully clothed, and the techniques learned can be used anywhere - your living room, a cargo van, the beach, you name it!

We’re planting the seeds here to build lifelong skills! You’ll leave this class with a solid understanding of safe, easy, and effective techniques for every area of the body, as well as a foundation for continued learning and connection.

The exchange for this 4-hour workshop is $99 per person, with some sliding scale priced spots in each workshop. Each participant will receive a detailed handbook and a small container of hypoallergenic massage cream. Sign up here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Space is limited in each workshop. If you’d like to be added to a cancellation wait list, notified of future workshops, inquire about sliding scale pricing, or to inquire about custom or private group workshops, please contact me.

SOLD OUT - Partner Massage - Philly

Sunday, May 19 // 1-5pm

Maha Yoga (2030 Sansom St, 3rd Floor)

$99 per person

ACCESSIBILITY: This workshop is held in a yoga studio, mostly seated or lying on the floor. Mats, blankets and bolsters are provided for each participant, and there are a limited number of chairs available. The studio is on the third floor, and there are stairs and an elevator. If you are pregnant, injured, or have a physical disability that you feel could affect your participation, please reach out to me before booking and we can make any necessary accommodations.

SOLD OUT - Partner Massage - NYC

Saturday, February 10

2-6pm

Grand Street Healing Project (105 Grand St, Williamsburg)

ACCESSIBILITY: This workshop is held in a community wellness space, mostly seated or lying on the floor. Mats, blankets, bolsters and chairs are provided for each participant. The community room is on the ground floor, and there are a few small steps down into the room. If you are pregnant, injured, or have a physical disability that you feel could affect your participation, please reach out to me before booking and we can make any necessary accommodations.

SOLD OUT - Partner Massage - Philadelphia

Sunday, February 11

1-5pm

Maha Yoga (2030 Sansom St, 3rd Floor)

ACCESSIBILITY: This workshop is held in a yoga studio, mostly seated or lying on the floor. Mats, blankets and bolsters are provided for each participant, and there are a limited number of chairs available. The studio is on the third floor, and there are stairs and an elevator. If you are pregnant, injured, or have a physical disability that you feel could affect your participation, please reach out to me before booking and we can make any necessary accommodations.

  • "TAKE THIS CLASS. This was an afternoon filled with incredible instruction, and meaningful practice. You learn how to provide your partner with safe, incredible body work. We did this as a special date activity and came out with a complete set of tools & techniques to actually relieve pain. Wren creates a very safe space for all and is a wonderful teacher."

    Anonymous

  • "This workshop was a great way to connect with my partner both in the class, and with opportunities to continue that bonding in the future. The focus on communication is extremely helpful in massage and relationships in general."

    Rachael

  • “This workshop was very informative and well put together. I learned new techniques, gained some new understanding of my body, and got a great massage from my partner!”

    Jesse

  • “Wren offers fun and informative guidance in her workshops! A playful way to pick up highly useful skills you can take forward with others.”

    Anonymous

  • "Wren is a natural at teaching and gives great, constructive feedback. My partner and I left with some very useful tools in our massage arsenal :)))"

    Sarah

  • "I’ve always wanted to learn basic massage techniques and Wren is amazing! Her workshop was fun yet very informative and she’s skillful, very accessible, and encourages communication. Whether it is verbal or physical, communication is a very important part of life and she reminds us graciously about it. Thank you!"

    Carol

  • "Wren's course absolutely exceeded my partner's and my expectations. She is a great educator, and her teaching style gave us the freedom and ability to adjust the skills and techniques covered to work for both of us individually. This will undoubtedly have a deep impact on how we are able to care for each other at home, and highly recommend to anyone looking for the same!"

    Anonymous

  • "What a great course! The two of us had a wonderful relaxing time and learned a lot of fundamentals and also cool tips and tricks we're already enjoying together. Wren is clear, creates a comfortable learning environment, and knows a lot and communicates it in a down to earth fashion."

    Sara + Dan

  • "Wren is incredible! My partner and I took a massage workshop with her in Feb 2024 at Grand Street Healing Project. She was so thoughtful and patient, and she made sure to go into each section with an open energy while making sure all participants were comfortable. She is passionate about the work that she does, and I can't wait to connect with her in the future for additional services. Highly recommend!"

    Marien