Specialties
Orthopedic massage: The Hendrickson Method®: A gentle, neuromuscular approach that soothes the nervous system, relieves pain, and restores ease of movement. Consistently effective in reversing chronic pain patterns resulting from muscle tissue dysfunction yet gentle enough for acute injuries.
Myofascial Release Therapy: With a focus on relaxing the dense tissue that surrounds and covers the muscles, slow and sometimes deep pressure is used to provide lasting and effective relief.
Yoga: Classes are dynamic, full-body Vinyasa flows designed to build genuine strength while opening flexibility — but always with an emphasis on technique, alignment, and listening to what your body needs on any given day. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or you've been practicing for years, you'll find a home here.
History
Established in 2012.
Rooted in Napa since 2012. Since then I've built a practice rooted in two specialties I find endlessly fascinating and effective: the Hendrickson Method, a gentle, rhythmic orthopedic approach that relieves chronic pain and restores ease of movement, and Myofascial Release Therapy, which works at the level of the connective tissue to create lasting, whole-body relief.
Yoga entered the picture in 2014. It deepened my understanding of how healing actually happens, not just in the body, but in the nervous system, the breath, and the quiet spaces in between. That spark carried me through 500 hours of teacher training over the years, including certification through The Little Yogi Room and the Jason Crandell Yoga Method.
Meet the Business Owner: Jodi S.
Jodi Shields is a CAMTC Certified Massage Therapist and 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher who has been rooted in Napa Valley since 2012. With nearly two decades of experience, she blends specialized therapeutic bodywork and yoga with a deep understanding of how the body, breath, and nervous system work together to support healing. Her approach is thoughtful, nurturing, and grounded in creating space for greater ease, strength, and balance.