Tanya Mervin, CMT, NKT, P-DTR (CAMTC #78459), began her journey into bodywork and the healing arts with a transformative massage experience that profoundly shaped her approach to healing through touch. She began her formal training in Thailand, completing a comprehensive 372-hour Traditional Thai Massage program in Chiang Mai, certified by the Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society. Continuing her education in California, she studied Western Massage Therapy at the McKinnon Institute in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she later served as a Deep Tissue instructor.
Her professional training includes NeuroKinetic Therapy® (Level 3), P-DTR®, Esalen® Massage, and DeepFeet Ashiatsu Bar Therapy®. Drawing on these diverse modalities, Tanya integrates Ashiatsu Deep Tissue Massage with neurological manual therapy to address both the physical structures of the body and the neuromuscular patterns that influence movement, tension, and pain.
Tanya is particularly fascinated by the body’s neurological “software”—the intricate sensory and neuromuscular patterns that influence how the body functions, adapts, and responds to stress. Through targeted muscle testing and neurological techniques, she seeks to identify and address dysfunctional patterns before incorporating hands-on soft tissue work as appropriate. She is passionate about the potential of this integrated approach to support improved movement, reduced discomfort, and a greater sense of physical and emotional well-being.
At the heart of Tanya’s practice is a commitment to creating a nurturing environment where clients feel supported, understood, and connected to their bodies. She views touch as a powerful means of fostering awareness, restoring balance, and encouraging the body’s capacity for change. Her sessions offer an opportunity to slow down, find stillness, and reconnect with oneself while receiving individualized care.
Tanya enjoys working with a diverse range of clients, from athletes seeking to enhance performance and recovery to individuals navigating chronic pain, injuries, and persistent movement restrictions. She tailors each session to the individual’s needs, combining technical precision with a mindful, compassionate approach to help clients move more comfortably, function more efficiently, and feel more at home in their bodies.
