Emile Feldenzer, RMP

hey folks, in the wake of governor hogan announcing the first phase of reopening the state, i want to make it clear that i'm not planning to reopen anytime soon. given the probability of a second wave, i think it's quite likely that i won't be practicing massage for the rest of 2020. the safety of myself, my clients, my housemates, and my community is my top priority.

i had to step back from my goal of keeping this social media page updated because it was too difficult to even think about anything massage-related. i love this work and it wasn't just a source of money to me, it was something that brought meaning and purpose to my life. i needed to take time to mourn the loss of the old normal and remember who i am outside my role as a massage therapist.

still, i want to share my skills and knowledge in a way that makes sense for this moment. i'm very interested in the idea of teaching folks how to give massage to people in their quarantine bubble, without hurting their own bodies and without having to have any special fancy massage furniture. sometime in the next couple weeks, i'd like to livestream a massage demo for you! i'll probably start out with foot and calf massage, because that's what i always beg my partner for when i'm stressed 😂. it'll be free for everyone to watch so keep an eye out for the facebook event!

thanks for reading! i wish you all many moments of peace and joy in the midst of this crisis.

--emile🌼🌷

thrilled to adorn my massage space with this piece by Jamie Grace Alexander (aka the ethereal ms. proxy)! their art is up at Waller Gallery as part of the Catch>Release>Activate show, be sure to check it out if you get a chance. i also recommend following her wonderful project Gender Museum!

do you have art/ goods/ services/ skills that you'd like to trade for a massage? send me a message and we'll figure something out!

something i've been meaning to do for a while is come up with a list of all the places i did chair massage (as a solo practitioner, not counting independent contractor gigs) in 2019! i've learned so much from everyone i've worked with and met so many brilliant, kind people in the process. gratitude to all the event organizers and venues that made space for me, gratitude to everyone that helped me build connections and confidence. i'm so lucky to be doing this work! here it goes:

2/2-- PMS Art Market 2 @ Metro Gallery

3/17--Punk Rock Flea Market @ Ottobar

3/23--Trans Women's Self Care Day @ Jacques Journey Center

3/30--Trans Visibility Community Festival @ NoMa (DC)

4/11--Brittany's memorial @ 2640 Space

5/19--Baltimore Record Bazaar Spring Show @ Ynot Lot

6/1 and 6/2--Charles Village Festival @ Charles Street (feat. Dvar Tarot)

7/15--The Divine Gathering @ Creative Labs

7/16--Father's Day Baltimore Jazz Fest @ St. John's Episcopal Church

7/21--PMS Art Market 3 @ Metro Gallery

7/27--Jazz on 25th Street

8/31---CM.BALL @ The Bambou

9/15--Abell Street Fair @ Abell Avenue

9/21--Maryland Trans Resilience Conference @ Lord Baltimore Hotel

9/22--Baltimore Record Bazaar Fall Show @ Peabody Heights Brewery

10/5--Mushroom City Art Festival @ Carrie Murray Nature Center

10/19--PMS Art Market 4 @ The Downtown Cultural Arts Center

11/24--Itineris Holiday Bazaar @ Itineris Foundation

12/1--Baltimore Record Bazaar Holiday Show @ Peabody Heights Brewery

12/8--Miracle on 36th Street Holiday Market @ CO-BALT Workspace

12/14--Trans Craft Fair @ Charm City Meadworks

12/17--International Day to End Violence Against S*x Workers @ 2640 Space

12/21--Charles Village Flea Market @ Peabody Heights Brewery

Charles Village Flea Market 12/21 will likely be the last event i work in 2019! gift certificates for your loved ones, chair massage for you, and tons of local vendors to finish off your holiday shopping list.

hey everyone, sorry for the lack of posting lately! 🍁autumn🍁 is winding down and that means fun holiday pop-ups/bazaars/craft fairs are right around the corner! you can receive a chair massage from me at any of these upcoming events:

11/24: 2019 Itineris Holiday Bazaar: Call for Vendors and Participants!

12/1: BRB (Balt.Record.Bazaar) Holiday Show

12/8: Miracle on 36th St. Winter Holiday Market + Mayors Xmas Parade

i'll also be selling 🎁gift certificates🎁 for massage sessions! these will be for massages at my home studio only; if your recipient needs me to come to their home or a different location to do the massage, an additional travel fee will be charged depending on the distance. to sweeten the deal, everyone who buys a gift certificate also gets a 30% discount on the next session they book for themselves!

wishing you all peace, comfort, and rest,
--emile ☃️