Terri Butler

BA / LMT / CST / MFT / BSP / CPC
MA00008537

Welcome to the journey of holistic healing where the body and the mind unite through the intricate pathways of the nervous system. I am dedicated to guiding you towards optimal health by harnessing the power of this vital system. The nervous system serves as the command center, influencing every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. By focusing on techniques that stimulate and balance this system, we can address a variety of issues, from chronic pain to anxiety, and depression.

Integrating my 30 years of “On the table” healing bodywork therapies with cutting-edge neuroscience “Off the table” training, my approach creates a comprehensive plan tailored to your unique needs. What we call emotion and spirit are as physical as they are mental. The brain lays physical pathways and takes bodily directions. Trauma and joy are in our bodies as much as they are emotional. Whether you are seeking relief from specific ailments, striving for overall wellness, or desire a sense of deeper personal satisfaction and freedom, my goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools to heal from within. Join me on this transformative journey and discover the profound connection between body, brain, energy, and spirit.

Terri is licensed in Washington and Hawaii. She is a long time member of the American Massage Therapy Association and International Association of Healthcare Practitioners. Graduating with honors from Seattle School of Massage in 1995, she is also a graduate of Seattle Pacific University. Terri received her Somatic training through the Strozzi Institute and is a Certified Professional Coach(CPC) through IPEC 2024.

“To love ourselves and support each other in the process of becoming real is perhaps the greatest single act of daring greatly.”

-Brene Brown

My Kaleidoscope Life

From the rolling hills and cornfields of Wisconsin, to the vibrant Northwest, across the Pacific to Maui, and back again to the thriving mountain town of Leavenworth,WA. I have lived a life of many colors, textures, and been shaped by failures and successes. Living in different cultures and climates has brought much insight, curiosity and learning into my life and my practice. I was married, a young mom with 2 daughters by the age of 25. A competitive ranked distance runner and a closet anorectic. Even with a beautiful family, supportive husband, elite level status athlete, I was miserable on the inside. My sense of self was often eroded by a very harsh inner critic who relentlessly placed pretty unsustainable expectations on me and those around me. Needless to say I was often lonely, felt misunderstood, and disconnected. A move, an affair, a painful divorce, and the loss of dreams put me in a very tight and fragile place financially and emotionally. I’m a survivor…and I buckled down and “made it work.” I took the leap to go to Massage school and get my license. It was HARD. I called it My Year of Resurecction…I was 33, and it was one of the most rewarding years of my life….a new Me was emerging.

Fast forward to NOW…..I am 65, healthy, own my home, successfully self employed, have 2 beautiful and successful adult daughters who are both married, and a grandmother (TuTu) to 4 beautiful and eneregetic grandchildren. In between Then and Now…well a lot of life happens- as it does- some even more challenging and some of it beyond rewarding, full of adventures, and personal growth. Deep grief and loss were accompanied by wonderful discoveries… a lot of therapy, spiritual exploration, self reflection, coaching, and processing. The chemical cocktail of anxiety, overwhelm and a bit of OCD would send me spinning and in tunnel vision. Lots of this felt lonely, vulnerable, and raw. This journey inward is one that required courage and stamina. We don’t have to do it alone. We were never meant to. I learned to ask for support. I learned about trauma- I now understand I lived in a violent home. I recognized the adversity I had to overcome just to be who I am…which gives me compassion and gratitude for the smart and really resourceful little girl I was, who helps me Embody the Elder woman I am today. I learned the importance of telling my story, bringing dignity to my shame and acceptance to my vulnerabilty. A practice of self compassion and loving kindness builds resilience into my spirit and I am still a flawed human, who is Brave and more importantly…Enough. Today, you will find me laughing out loud and crying with others, dressed up in silly costumes with my grands, swearing praying, singing, galavanting in nature, offering a steadfast presence/ ONIPA’A. Oh, and sshhhhhh...I have a chocolate stash!