more about Mo
Hello, I’m Mo! she/they
I practice therapeutic muscular therapy/massage and yoga in private practice in Lexington, MA and Wilmington, VT. In addition to being a bodyworker + yoga teacher, I have a BFA in sculpture from MassArt and work primarily in mixed media collage, printmaking, small sculpture and alternative photo processes.
I was a Pro/Elite cyclist competing Internationally in cyclocross for 12 years, a mountain bike racer, former competitive runner and cycling-skills coach. I’m a twin, an outdoorsperson + athlete, an auntie, cat-mom and an amateur farmer and forager.
I graduated from the Muscular Therapy Institute in Boston, in 1998. My additional specialty trainings are in Orthopedic and Sports Massage (including post-op recovery and injury work), Myofascial Release, Pre and Postnatal Massage and Thai Yoga Massage. I began practicing yoga in 2001 and found myself feeling deeply at home in both the community and the study of the 8 Limbs of Yoga. I completed my Yin Yoga teacher training in 2012, my 200-hour yoga teacher training through Boston Yoga School in 2014 and Prenatal Yoga training in 2015. With gratitude to my longtime teachers Nicoline Valkenberg and Ame Wren
I am especially passionate about working with people collaboratively through periods of change, growth, injury rehab/recovery and prevention, improved athletic performance and helping people continue to do the things that they love, while sharing my passion for anatomy + physiology and pathology. My massage and yoga approach is focused on empowering individuals to connect or reconnect with their bodies through present-moment focus creating a deeper, more self compassionate understanding of ones body + mind connection.
I lean on the traditional yoga teachings, Buddhism practices, Five Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine, various holistic practices and science to guide my personal and professional spiritual and wellness practices.
I welcome every person to experience bodywork and wellness practices for physical, emotional, spiritual health, education, and empowerment for themselves and the greater community.
Art Workshops
My artwork is primarily mixed media 2D and small sculpture using elements of foraged, found, upcycled and nature inspired materials and imagery. I often work from very loose ideas combining materials, modalities and textures to eventually dictate the outcome of the finished piece.
I am fueled by the curiosity and exploration of how various process oriented approaches can be integrated to create works that evoke the notion of biotic storytelling, passage of time and ongoing change.
The use of existing upcycled, foraged and found materials is a conscious attempt at reducing the impact of creating more goods in the world. I feel mother nature is the ultimate artist and aspire to create works that reflect a deeply respectful relationship between artist and nature.
