About Your Therapist
Elizabeth Stafford, NC LMBT #20100
Elizabeth is a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist located in Asheville, North Carolina. She's been based in Asheville since 2020 and has been practicing bodywork since graduating from the Western North Carolina School of Massage in 2022. They practice bodywork because they believe nurturing a kind, dynamic, and attuned relationship to our bodies creates a new map for how we can relate to our lives.
In their free time Elizabeth enjoys connecting with the land, making art, resting, and learning about her ancestral traditions (amongst many other interests). She is queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent and wants to live in a world where we all experience love, enoughness, and our inherent belonging to the earth.
Education and Experience
Colorado School of Energy Studies, May 2022-November 2023
Certificate in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (700 hours, in-person)
Stillpoint, November 2023
Working with Clients with Long Covid (21 hours, in-person)
Massage Therapist at Asheville Community Acupuncture, Asheville Integrative Psychiatry, and various spas in the Asheville area, March 2022-July 2024
WNC School of Massage, January 2021-January 2022
Massage Therapy Diploma Program
Riverbluff Sanctuary, May 2020-May 2022
Exploring the Vagus System: The Health That is Never Lost, Levels 1 and 2 (18 hrs each, online, also assisted both an additional time)
Wisdom Healing Arts, September-October 2019
An Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy: A Biodynamic Expression (18 hours, in-person)
University of Virginia, August 2016-May 2018
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies concentration in Race, Gender, and Sexuality
Other major influences include: Madison Abdullah, Carmen Spagnola, Andean nature-based mysticism, Cindy Bergh and most importantly, explorations with and connection to my own body.
About the Location
Spiral Path Bodywork is located in a privately rented massage room in the Western North Carolina School of Massage in West Asheville (next to Dobra Tea West). To get to Spiral Path, walk through the glass door at the front of the building and open the wood door with the green logo on the lefthand side. Walk down the stairs and I'll be there to meet you.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the lot across the street, and, there is usually free street parking available around the building.
Accessibility
The Western North Carolina School of Massage is completely wheelchair accessible. There is a ramp located at the back of the building; please contact me in advance so that I can welcome you from there. I use fragrance-free massage cream and have jojoba oil available upon request for clients with nut and/or coconut allergies. There are also gender neutral bathrooms available. For other accessibility accommodations, please contact me directly.