Friday Ashley

FRIDAY ASHLEY, LMT (She/They)

 

Friday's approach to massage therapy is guided by Ida Rolf’s principle: “It’s not how deep you can go, but how you go deep.” Prioritizing mindful techniques over quick fixes, Friday focuses on lasting healing.

 

With advanced training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Structural Integration, and Zero Balancing, Friday blends these modalities to restore balance and function. Their experience in spas and chiropractic clinics has honed a specialty in quickly addressing specific concerns—often resolving “spot treatments” within the first 15 minutes—before integrating the body as a whole for optimal healing.

 

Friday's journey into massage therapy is deeply personal. In recovery for over 19 years from trauma and addiction, they initially sought healing through chiropractic care, which led to the Lauterstein-Conway Massage School. Since earning certification in 2013, Friday has continually expanded their practice, embracing any tool that supports recovery and well-being.

 

Striving for balance in both work and life, Friday believes in harmonizing effort, rest, and play. The COVID-19 lockdown reinforced the importance of community, inspiring them to serve the Austin area, including work with the Austin Mental Health Community and labor industry professionals.

 

In their free time, Friday enjoys park walks, community events, rock concerts, and art galleries.