Linda Aldridge, MA, MT

I can’t say enough good things about working with Linda. She is attentive, gentle, and focused. And she clearly works from a place of deep respect for the vulnerability that can come with bodywork, an awareness of and confidence in the limits and strengths of what she has to offer, and, I think, a real reverence for bodies in their specificities and in their similarities. She has a gift; she is.

I am a single parent working FT. Linda’s massage was like a mini Hawaiian holiday, totally rejuvenating. I didn’t hurt the next day and I was so relaxed I actually fell asleep… of course, given my schedule, I can also fall asleep pumping gas. Linda was absolutely patient and accommodating of my crazy scheduling. She is simply The Best! Finding her was like a gift from the universe for me.

Everything about my massage with Linda was wonderful, from her space to her presence and touch. Her massage is unique, comforting, nourishing and awakening. I found that every aspect of our session reflected her really wonderful personality. Grounded, clean and straightforward, serious, soft and graceful.
I first met Linda about 7 years ago because she was my first massage teacher. She was influential in developing my emotional connection and presence in my work. I remember watching her work and appreciating her rhythms and grace. When I am working, I have moments that I think back and try to channel that to my clients. I wanted to see her for massage back then, but life got away from me and honestly, I have had a whole lot of great massage therapists and bodyworkers in my life to keep me distracted. I was blessed enough to reconnect with Linda recently and set up a session.
Her space is easy. I found metered parking within ½ block and got in with her clear directions. It is simply decorated, clean, comfortable and cozy. She gave me complete control of the important elements of my massage, temperature, music, oil and pressure.
She had told me that she has trouble finding words to describe her massage and I can see why because it is not easily categorized. There were some elements that I found unique and satisfying. I will try to hit on those, since they are what differentiate Linda from other massage therapists that I have seen.
The massage I received was swedish-​based, meaning that I was nude and Linda used oil on her hands to massage me in flowing movements. Although I think of Swedish as a lighter technique, Linda knew that I like deep pressure and her massage was firm. I didn’t expect to be sore but I was. I know not everyone likes that, but I do. Not only do I like the feeling of the «edge», but I feel better results from the massage in the long run.
So, Linda has incredible rhythm. She uses repetition as a way to work slowly into the body, build trust, and I would even go as far to say induce an almost trance-​like state. The way she repeated strokes was really comforting and helped me just zone out on my body’s experience. It also gave my body a chance to get used to having her in that space for more opening.
She also varies her speed and pressure in a very flowing way, which was relaxing and allowed her to cover a lot of ground. I did have a 90 minute session, but I was amazed at how much got done in that time!
I consider presence and intuition to be the most important qualities in a massage therapist. Linda brings both of these to her session in plenty and more importantly, she is a listener. I felt that she was in service to me and my body. She listened to my requests initially and after, every moment there was communication, although it wasn’t always verbal. She has an intention, my body responds, then she responds… a good massage session is like that, a dance between therapist and client.

Linda is one of the most skilled and emphathetic massage therapists I’ve ever encountered. She has a fantastic depth of experience, but also continues to study new techniques (as well as regularly teaching massage). Whether you have a specific problem area, or are just looking for a splendidly relaxing full-​body massage, she can help.
She is a very warm and welcoming person who will make you feel comfortable right away. I’ve referred friends who had zero experience with massage, and others who were connoisseurs, and have gotten equally estatic reactions from both.
Her work space is in a secure building in the «Pill Hill» area. Street parking is plentiful, and in the evenings the security guard who works for the hospital across the street can be seen biking around and keeping an eye on things. Inside, there is a pleasant and comfortable waiting area. The massage room itself is also nicely appointed (fairly small, the better to keep warm) and often has a small vase of fresh flowers. It practically oozes relaxation from the moment you walk in.
I can’t recommend her more highly.

I have been receiving therapeutic massage from Linda for the last three years and she totally rocks! :) Seriously, she is an excellent listener of the body (as well as words), and has a soft, friendly and beautiful spirit. I recommend her highly.

I am a professional dancer and I wouldn’t want to go to anyone else for massage. Linda works muscle magic. I always leave in a blissed state after a session with her. She is knowledgeable and skilled and I trust her completely. She has been great when I need work regarding a specific injury and when I just need to let my muscles relax.