Rachel Tate (they/she) is the newest member of Team Turning Pointe and we are so excited to have them!
Rachel offers trauma-informed, integrative bodywork rooted in deep experience and a commitment to whole-person care. They weave together somatic, neuro-centric, and movement-based approaches to support nervous system regulation, reconnection, and healing. Grounded in education, empowerment, and inclusivity, their work creates space for meaningful transformation and a more connected experience of the body.
Check out their full bio here and continue reading below to get to know a little more about them!
Q: What inspired you to pursue the path of massage therapy? / What drew you to the study of manual therapy and massage therapy?
A: I was at the 10 year mark of working in health care in various settings and ready for a shift that allowed me to bring the quality of care I knew was missing in traditional health settings. I’ve been obsessed with body sciences since I was a kid, but once I started receiving regular massages and felt the benefits of body-care, I knew that was the path for me. I honestly didn’t have a plan beyond that, and studied as much as I could get my hands on when it came to manual therapy and haven’t looked back since. I am just as thrilled about this field today!
Rachel Tate, LMT, SEP
Q: What can a new patient expect in their first massage with you? / How would you explain your style of massage and bodywork to a new patient?
In our first session, individuals can expect to have a conversation that really gets to the heart of what care is desired, and what container we can create together to make sure needs are met. My style of bodywork is trauma-informed and centered on a bio-psycho-social approach that doesn’t leave any part of your experience out.
Q: Is there anything you'd like clients to know about you before booking?
I think the main thing I would like my clients to know about me before booking, is that I don’t have any expectations for how you show up, your experience, and what you need to feel comfortable in our time together. Please, show up as you are and I will do my best to meet you where you’re at.
Rachel with their sisters at the coast.
Q: What is something you've learned over your years of practicing massage therapy that has surprised you?
Manual therapy can not rearrange tissue, no matter how hard you try - in fact, the body tends to push back and create more tension with techniques that push past that boundary. This is not to say that deep tissue is off the table (pun intended), rather it’s different from what we’ve previously been told. Evidence based manual therapy practices center the nervous system, and honor the signals.
Q: How do you approach complex cases with issues like chronic pain or multifaceted injury?
We start with what’s loudest, and usually (but not always) that's the emotions around that experience. Sometimes chronic pain, or sensations from an injury create a panic that sticks to the pain signals. Almost like they get stuck together. In this case, I’m interested in seeing if we can separate them and create a bit of space inside that complex experience. That’s just pain science in practice.
Q: How do you most enjoy spending your time outside of the clinic?
I am a simple, nature loving, home-body. 9/10 I am gardening, walking in the woods, lifting heavy things, or cooking a meal at home with my family. I do travel on occasion and love to get out to the coast when I can!
Rachel on a hike with their partner, Abigail.