About
“The goal of therapy shouldn't be to help people conform to oppressive systems.”
— Jennifer Mullan
Who I Am…
At my core, I am a humanitarian, a revolutionary and an abolitionist.
I value liberation and justice, compassion and empathy, embodiment and presence, trust and integrity, and community and interconnectedness.
Welcome, my name is Elzmarie Eckert.
I am a Licensed Massage Therapist practicing in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
My intention for my practice is to help people find safety, ease and joy in being embodied.
In my experience, the more embodied we are able to be, the more we are able to heal. It is during this alchemical process of healing, growth and unfolding that we open to our innate gifts so that they become available to us to explore and share.
My specialty is trauma-informed bodywork. I support clients in creating the conditions for healing by restoring connection at the somatic, musculoskeletal, cellular and spiritual levels. I offer space and support for your unique path of unwinding and growth.
My work is often described as subtle, gentle, solid and deep. Clients have called me a “ninja”—able to reach the deeper tension in the body with a calming, nurturing presence. I intend to guide individuals from dis-ease to ease, helping heal the relationship between mind, body, and spirit.
I understand how difficult it can be to feel seen, heard, and affirmed in the medical and wellness fields, and my intention is to be a positive force for progress in this industry.
My journey—both personal and professional—has taught me that when we feel truly safe to be embodied, we can bring our whole selves into the world.
I studied at the Potomac Massage Training Institute (PMTI) in Silver Spring, MD, graduating in 2017 after two years of hands-on training and 628 hours of study. My approach draws on Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Somatic Release, Myofascial Release, Trager, Shiatsu, and energy work—tailored thoughtfully to each client’s needs.
My volunteer work has included sessions at Fox Chase Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Lisner-Louise-Dickson Hurt Home, The Children’s Inn at NIH, and other community-based programs. These experiences continue to ground me in compassion, service, and inclusivity.
Whether you're coming in for deep relaxation or seeking support with your healing journey, I am honored to walk alongside you.
Thank you for visiting and I look forward to connecting with you.
Education and Experience
Intern to Assistant Manager, Smile Herb Shop (2008 - 2013)
Massage Training Program, Potomac Massage Training Institute (2015 - 2017)
Maps to Ecstasy: 5Rhythms Workshop with Alain Allard (2017)
Volunteer Bodyworker, Fox Chase Rehabilitation Nursing Home (2017)
Volunteer Bodyworker, Lisner-Louise-Dickson Hurt Home (2017)
Volunteer Bodyworker, Multi-Racial Healing Space, Black Lives Matter (2017)
Volunteer Bodyworker, Silver Spring Village (2017)
Co-Lead Teacher and Community Manager, Dance Meditation (2021 - 2022)
Cuntopia Leadership Summit, Workshop Teacher, Costa Rica: (2023)
Grief-Tending Training, Josh Fox (2024)
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© Your Embodied Spirit, 2025