Services to help you find your alignment.

Body By Nature Services

At Body By Nature, I offer a range of deeply restorative services to help you return to your natural balance and alignment. Whether you're receiving therapeutic Massage, flowing through the meditative stretches of Thai Bodywork, experiencing the energetic precision of Shiatsu, or reconnecting with the Earth through Seasonal Outdoor Experiences, each offering is rooted in the rhythms of nature and tailored to support your body, mind, and spirit. I also incorporate Energy Healing to help clear blockages and awaken your innate vitality. These sessions aren’t just about feeling better in the moment—they’re about guiding you back to a state of wholeness that feels deeply aligned and naturally you.

Credentials

Sonja graduated from Centerpoint Massage and Shiatsu School and Clinic in 2015 with over 1350 hours of training in Shiatsu Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and practice, Cupping, Swedish and East/West Therapeutic Massage, and clinical applications.

Sonja has been learning and practicing Thai Bodywork since 2011, and trained under the direction of Chris Gordon at Big River Yoga.

Sonja is also a certified Yoga teacher at the 200-hour level through Yoga North in 2010.

Sonja has been a certified Holistic Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition since 2012.

Sonja has been a certified Emotion Code practitioner since 2023.

Thai Bodywork

Bodywork sessions take place at Tula Yoga & Wellness in St Paul, MN. Register below.
Therapeutic Table Massage

Bodywork sessions take place at Tula Yoga & Wellness in St Paul, MN. Register below.
Shiatsu Therapy

Bodywork sessions take place at Tula Yoga & Wellness in St Paul, MN. Register below.
Energy Work

These sessions take place remotely (see below for details) or can be added to a bodywork session in person.
Health Coaching

Health Coaching sessions are performed virtually over Zoom. Book a free initial call at the link below.

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Thai Bodywork

60-minute, 90-minute, and 2-hour sessions are available.

Experience the Power of Thai Bodywork: Reconnect, Realign, Restore

Thai Bodywork is unlike any massage you’ve ever had. Often called “lazy man’s yoga,” this dynamic, full-body therapy blends palming pressure, rhythmic compression, rocking, and assisted stretching to release deep tension, improve mobility, and restore your body’s natural energy flow.

This powerful practice is rooted in ancient Thai healing traditions and supports physical, emotional, and energetic balance. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, stress, stiffness, or need to reset, Thai Bodywork offers a unique path back to harmony.

During a session, you’ll remain fully clothed and completely supported as I gently guide your body through flowing sequences of movement and stillness. It’s deeply relaxing, highly therapeutic, and often described as both energizing and grounding at the same time.

No oils or lotions are used.

Clients often leave feeling lighter, more open, and deeply at peace, with a renewed sense of connection to their body and breath.

Ready to return to balance and feel more like yourself again?
Book your Thai Bodywork session today and discover what it means to move through life with ease.

Book a Thai Bodywork session

Therapeutic Table Massage

60-minute, 90-minute, or 2-hour East/West Sessions Available.

Therapeutic Table Massage: Relief, Relaxation & Real Results

This customized, hands-on treatment relieves tension, reduces stress, and supports your body’s healing ability. Using a blend of Swedish, deep tissue, and trigger point techniques, each session is tailored to your unique needs—whether you're dealing with chronic pain, tight muscles, or need time to reset.

Feel your body unwind, your mind relax, and your energy return to balance.
You deserve to feel good in your body.

*East/West blends Asian and Western Therapeutic Bodywork into a delightful session where you get the best of both worlds.

Book a Therapeutic or East/West Bodywork Session

Shiatsu Therapy

60-minute and 90-minute sessions available.

Shiatsu Therapy: Restore Balance Through the Power of Touch

Shiatsu is a deeply grounding Japanese healing art that uses gentle yet firm pressure to bring the body back into balance. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM), Shiatsu translates to “finger pressure,” but it’s so much more than that. By combining thumb, palm, and elbow pressure along energy pathways (meridians), this therapy helps release tension, regulate the nervous system, and restore the natural flow of energy.

I blend the precision of Namikoshi-style Shiatsu, which focuses on anatomical points and muscle tension, with the flowing, rhythmic touch of Shiatsu Anma, which promotes deep relaxation and harmony throughout the whole body.

Sessions are fully clothed and take place on a comfortable futon-style mat.

No oils or lotions are used.

Whether you're experiencing fatigue, pain, stress, or simply seeking deeper connection within your body, Shiatsu offers a nurturing path toward wellness.

Experience the quiet power of Shiatsu—and come home to your body.

Schedule a Shiatsu Therapy Session

Energy Healing

30-minute session available.

Emotion Code Healing: Gently Release What No Longer Serves You

The Emotion Code is a powerful yet gentle energy healing technique that helps identify and release trapped emotions—unresolved emotional energy stored in the body that can contribute to physical discomfort, emotional imbalances, and patterns that keep you stuck.

As a certified Emotion Code practitioner, I use muscle testing to connect with your subconscious and uncover the emotions that are ready to be released. These energies may stem from past experiences, inherited family patterns, or even absorbed emotions from others. Once identified, they're released quickly and easily—without reliving the past.

Many clients report feeling lighter, clearer, and more at peace after just one session. Whether you're experiencing stress, anxiety, physical tension, or a sense of emotional heaviness, Emotion Code can help bring your body and energy field back into balance.

This work is gentle, noninvasive, and deeply supportive. It’s healing without the struggle—just relief, clarity, and space to be more fully you.

Let go of what you’ve been carrying. Your healing starts here.

Schedule an Energy Healing Session

Health Coaching

A coach can help you reach your goals faster than you powering through on your own!

Health Coaching sessions are virtual, over Zoom. Sessions are currently offered on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and a consultation call is required to begin any health coaching. This initial call is free to you, allowing us to meet and discuss your health and wellness goals and see if we would be a good match for your goals.

As a coach I can offer accountability, support, guidance, and active listening that can help you succeed in the changes you'd like to make.

Schedule a Free Initial Call

Seasonal Outdoor Experiences

Offered on the Spring and Vernal Equinoxes, Summer and Winter Solstices.

I offer Seasonal Outdoor Experiences to harmonize your body and spirit with nature's rhythms. These gatherings incorporate mindful practices such as Qi Gong, yoga, nature walks, forest bathing, breathwork, and guided meditation, all tailored to the current season. Complemented by healthy, seasonal foods, each experience fosters a deep connection with the environment and oneself. Join us to embrace the beauty of the changing seasons and nurture your well-being.

Register for a Seasonal Outdoor Experience