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Therapy and Relaxation Combine at Von Thera
by ELENA WRYE
A Global Approach to Health and Healing
Chanin Rodriguez Utilizes Multi- Disciplinary Techniques at Von Thera
HEN CHANIN RODRIGUEZ TALKS about her therapeutic body work, it quickly becomes apparent that her approach to massage therapy is not an average one. “We have something W for everyone because everyone’s needs are different,” she explains. “From more traditional Swedish-style massages that tackle injuries and structural issues to aesthetician services, adult and pediatric craniosacral therapy, and even ayurvedic wellness counseling, we offer treatments that meet the client’s individual needs at that time.” Rodriguez, who has spent 24 years bringing health and healing to clients, is well-traveled and well-versed in her craft, combining therapies rooted in cultures across the globe. “I’ve traveled all over the world learning and honing my craft,” she
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explains, “so my technique is different for everyone because everyone needs something different. And I really enjoy my clients—I enjoy seeing their progress, and I enjoy seeing them getting better.”
While many of Rodriguez’s treatments start with a client asking for help with an injury or medical issue, they don’t always stop there. Having studied the interconnectedness of the energetic and physical components of the body, Rodriguez and her team at VonThera are able to mix a variety of treatment modalities for deeper healing and relaxation.
Craniosacral therapy, for example, treats patients beyond the bounds of the musculoskeletal systems. Amanda Meyer, a massage therapist at VonThera, explains that it “brings the body back to a place where it can self-heal and self-correct. Craniosacral Therapy is the modality that people go to when the others have failed. If you have chronic issues with stress, tension, anxiety, and have found little relief, CST could be a good fit for you.”
One of Meyer’s regular clients, she notes, seemed to have all the right indicators for health in place: a clean diet, regular exercise, and close-knit family and friends. Despite this, she suffered from chronic issues including TMJ Disorder, leaky gut syndrome, migraines, ongoing pain from several accidents, and frequent bouts of anxiety and depression.
“For her,” Meyer states, “the craniosacral sessions help settle her central nervous system allowing her body time to heal and recover. After her sessions, she can finally let go of the tension she has been holding on to.”
Rodriguez is also quick to remind clients that massages don’t have to be reserved only for things such as injuries and specific medical issues, however. “It’s so amazing how massage and body work really helps with your mobility and skin; it’s good for circulation, it helps lower your blood pressure, reduce your stress, you’ll sleep better. There are so many positive things,” she explains. “It’s just such a great way to love yourself, take care of yourself, and extend your healthcare. Even if it’s just 30 minutes—just taking that time to decompress, shut things off, just focus on yourself is good, it’s not selfish. Because we have to do that. We can’t help others if we don’t help ourselves.”
Looking back at the years she’s spent in as a massage therapist, Rodriguez notes fondly the enjoyment she’s found being able to help others in this way and see them grow, recover, or restore. Rodriguez first opened her business in Würzburg, Germany in 2004 under the name Jade and Earth. In 2007, she transitioned it and its contents from Germany to Paducah. Rodriguez sold Jade and Earth in 2013 and worked privately until 2017 when she opened VonThera. VonThera moved downtown last year, and its new location can be found on the second floor of the 207 building which also houses Selcouth boutique and Prink Hair Salon.
When thinking of her customers, Chanin wants them to experience a true getaway and relaxation in the charming space that plays host to VonThera. “Our style and our approach is very unique,” she notes. “We have the full experience—our surroundings are beautiful, our treatment is very thorough, and our work is geared toward the individual’s needs. So, each time our customers book a session with us, we want them to have a great experience.”
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