Mission + Vision
Alicia Moyer Yoga and Bodywork is an inclusive holistic healing practice that supports physical and emotional and well-being through body-based therapies in a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental space.
My hope is to inspire you to be proactive about your self-care as a way to:
- find balance
- restore vitality
- manage chronic or acute pain
- increase strength and flexibility
- maximize performance
- integrate energy flow
- increase body consciousness
Click to view my background and qualifications and operating policies.
BODYWORK OFFERINGS
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
In Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) I use a gentle non-invasive, hands-on session for the whole body. Performed on a massage table, you are fully clothed and my touch is light and still. The intent is to support the inherent health of the whole being, especially the nervous system.
75 minutes – $140.00
90 minutes – $145.00
Integrative Therapeutic Massage
Integrative Therapeutic Massages are customized for each client, every time. In these sessions, expect a combination of techniques to help facilitate pain relief, relaxation, and somatic awareness for whole body healing. I use an anatomical and
energetic approach that may include Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascial techniques, energy work, heat therapy, and/or aromatherapy. I have a limited number of massage appointments available to new clients. I do have openings for new clients for craniosacral sessions.
75 minutes – $145.00
90 minutes – $175.00
I have known and loved Alicia's work as a yoga instructor for seven years, and feel so fortunate to be her bodywork client. Alicia's knowledge of human anatomy, form, and function combined with her understanding of the human spirit is nothing short of masterful. The massage felt amazing, and the experience itself was both holistic and healing.
Background + Qualifications
Alicia has over 2000 hours of movement, anatomy and bodywork training. She has been teaching movement and meditation since 2007 and has led countless yoga classes, teacher trainings, workshops and retreats. Alicia is an avid life-long learner and believes the human capacity for neuroplasticity means that there is always value in trying something new at every stage of life. A graduate of Oberlin College and the University of Texas at Austin, she left her work as a research librarian to pursue a full-time career in the healing arts in 2012.
Massage Experience
Licensed Massage Therapist, Washington, DC
Graduated from Potomac Massage Training Institute
Graduated Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Foundation Program, Heartwaves Healing Institute in Takoma Park, MD
Certified in Level 1 and 2 Reiki
Certified in CPR and First Aid
Movement Experience
Alicia is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher through the Yoga Alliance having completed multiple yoga teacher training programs from renowned yogis such as Dharma Mittra and Christina Sell from 2006-2019. After teaching traditional alignment-based yoga for many years, she became interested in the intersection of somatic embodiment practices & functional conditioning and sought to expand her movement offerings. She deepened her studies through the Yoga Detour Method and Caitlin Casella’s Cross-Fade Mentorship and was eventually certified as a Yoga Tune Up® teacher. She began incorporating the Roll Model® Method of self-massage in her movement classes and discovered the magic formula of releasing myofascial tissue before activating muscles as an effective way to integrate the mind and body. She also furthered her understanding of anatomy, physiology & biomechanics with Jason Crandell, Tiffany Cruikshank, Jules Mitchell and Gil Hedley.
Coaching Experience
Alicia trained as a death doula with the International End of Life Doula Association in 2021. She is also a Board Certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition since 2011. She leads group classes and online morning programs on how to live with purpose and full-heartedness through healthy and sustainable wellness practices.
New Clients* (Required)
- Download the New Client Intake Form
- Email your completed intake form to livingyogadc@gmail.com
- Book your appointment for an ‘Initial Consultation + Integrated Therapeutic Massage’
Returning Clients
Before booking, please review our bodywork offering descriptions above, and review our operating policies below.
Operating Policies
Cancellation Policy
There are no penalties for cancellations within 48 hours. Last minute cancellations or missed appointments (“no shows”) will be charged for the full service. This fee must be paid prior to booking your next appointment. This policy applies to appointments booked with gift certificates as well.
Late Arrivals
Late arrivals will not receive extensions of scheduled massage appointments. Regardless of the length of the treatment actually given, clients are responsible for the full session fee.
Illness Policy
If clients are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, have had a fever in the past 24 hours, or have been in contact with anyone in the past 14 days who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or has COVID-19 type symptoms, they should cancel their appointment. In the event of illness, symptoms, possible exposure to COVID-19, or emergency, the cancellation policy will be waived. I will also cancel if I am ill at no charge to the client. Appointments can be re-booked once the symptoms have dissipated. Massage is contraindicated for the following conditions: Fever; Contagious diseases, including any cold or flu, no matter how mild it may seem; Under the influence of drugs or alcohol – including prescription pain medication; Recent operations or acute injuries; Neuritis; Skin diseases; First trimester of pregnancy.
Payment Policy
Payment is due at the time of service. Alicia Moyer accepts cash, check, Zelle, Venmo, and Paypal. Online reservations require a credit card and sessions may be prepaid or at the time of service. Returned checks are subject to a $45 fee. Tips are not expected.
Confidentiality/Privacy Policy
Discussions before, during and after the treatment will be kept confidential. Alicia Moyer may contact clients by email or text message regarding your appointment and will keep records of your sessions. The records may be subject to release under a court order or doctor if requested.
Right to Refuse
Treatment/Harassment Policy
It is the client’s right to refuse or ask for modification of any massage procedure before or during the massage therapy session. If a client may ask to cease the massage if they feel uncomfortable for any reason and the session will end.
Alicia Moyer also reserves the right to refuse service to any client or end the service for any reason and at any time with full payment of service. Requests for sexual activity or other inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and will be reported to the proper authorities. Clients will not be rescheduled if this occurs.
Children under the age of 18 will not be seen without a parent or guardian present in the therapy room.