Mollie Wolf, LMT
she/they
Who I Work With
At the foundation of my work is a deep trust in the goodness of all bodies and their ability to transform old patterns and find their own center. I work from a fat-positive and weight-neutral stance to support people of all sizes to nurture loving and connected relationships with their bodies, at whatever pace is right for you. The principles of the Health at Every Size® (HAES®) movement create the basis for how I conceptualize my work.
I honor the resilience of those impacted by oppression, with a particular welcome to queer and trans clients; disabled and chronically ill people; survivors of trauma; those whose bodies are culturally stigmatized; and those who have found themselves pushed to the margins of institutionalized medicine and care.
I recognize the systems of oppression – both historically and currently – that invisiblize the experiences of those impacted by anti-Black racism, misogyny, ableism, heterosexism, and ageism, among other oppressive dynamics, and limit access to care. (See my policies page for details about sliding scale access and my pay it forward fund.) I believe that bodywork is not a luxury. Everyone deserves to find home in their body and to have tools to care for themselves. Everyone deserves to live as pain-free as possible. I offer myself as a support in building your own toolbox.
I would be honored to work with you as you find all the space you need to be all of who you are. I hold out for the possibility of a world where there is truly enough space and resource for all of us.
about me
I am rooted in a web that is as deep as it is wide. I am honored to draw from generational lineages of intuitive bodyworkers and embodied practitioners, fierce queers, justice-loving Jews, and feminist martial artists.
I am acutely aware of the many forces that work hard to separate us from our histories, our communities, and our bodies, convincing us that our own thriving is solely up to each individual. My work pushes against that individualism, recognizing the value and need to create networks of care and support as we move towards a more just, spacious world. I work to support each individual in doing the personal work they need to do in order to find their own space and shape in this complicated world.
We need each other, and I am honored to support our mutual interdependence through integrated, relational, whole-person focused massage. I support clients to build deeper relationship with their bodies and more layered awareness of their movement. I work with clients at the intersection of their physical, emotional, and spiritual selves, facilitating – in partnership with the client at all times – the integration of trauma of all kinds as it gets stuck in the body.
I approach this work with a deep recognition of the ways in which generational, interpersonal, emotional, and societal trauma and violence can play a role in pain. My own journey – always in process – of deepening and connecting with my body has been informed by many threads: grief of a parent dying when I was young; embodied practices of gymnastics as a young person and martial arts throughout my adult life; experiences of acute injuries and chronic pain; the traumas that come with living in a body socialized as female. From that grounding, I approach clients struggling through pain and discomfort with care and patience.
I studied at Discoverypoint School of Massage, and have taken continuing education in neurofascial work, structural injury support, scar work, pregnancy support, and introductory craniosacral therapy. I primarily work with fascia and nerves, and have experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal aches and pains, nerve symptoms, acute injuries, migraines and headaches, mental health challenges, and a range of systemic and autoimmune conditions.
Why “Third Point”?
Imagine a three-legged stool. Now imagine taking away one of the stool’s legs and seeing the stool fall over. The third leg – or third point – brings stability, a solidness, a grounding that we all need to stay upright and strong.
Third point is also a martial arts term: when bringing a training partner down to the ground, we often imagine the third leg of their stool, and direct their body with care and ease into that third point. Instead of fighting with them about who is stronger and who can muscle their way to stay standing the longest, we can choose the path of least resistance. The third point is about trust and ease.
I support my clients to find their own strength and stability, and also their own ease and trust. Our bodies know how, and sometimes we need support in order to let our bodies do their work.
“Working with Mollie was such a restorative, healing, and pleasant experience. Her approach is uniquely collaborative in a way that put me at ease. She consistently checked in for my comfort, my interests, and my consent. I could tell she was a deeply intentional and curious listener and provided care that reflected this. After long and often isolating hours at the computer, both my mind and body felt cared for. That feeling stayed with me even beyond the session itself!”