Charis Dean

Somatic Bodyworker and Nervous System Guide

Charis Dean is a licensed massage therapist and somatic coach whose work is rooted in the understanding that true resilience—of the mind, body, and heart emerges through the intricate regulation of the nervous system. Her approach gently guides clients back into connection with their bodies, where lasting healing can unfold.

A native New Mexican, Charis was born in Silver City, New Mexico. She graduated from the Massage Therapy Training Institute (MTTI) in Las Cruces in 2016, where she received her massage therapy license and began her professional journey in bodywork.

Charis has pursued training in a variety of modalities, including lymphatic massage, cupping therapy, Ayurvedic treatments, TMJ treatment, Cranial Sacral therapy, and reflexology. Her work, however, is guided less by technique and more by presence.

At the heart of Charis’s work is somatic coaching. This path has deepened her understanding of the language of the body and its capacity to communicate, process, and heal. She believes that many of the challenges we face cannot be resolved through the mind alone—and that when the body and mind are supported together, a deeper, more sustainable healing becomes possible. Drawn to health and wellness from an early age, Charis has always felt a natural calling to care for others. Her work is grounded in the belief that the body is inherently designed to heal—we simply need to create the conditions that allow it to remember how.

Her sessions are intuitive, compassionate, and client-centered. Charis is inspired by the words:

“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Proverbs 16:24

“Little by little, day by day, what is meant for you will find its way.” – Preety Dutta

Restore balance, release tension, and reconnect with your body through personalized therapeutic bodywork. Every session is intuitively tailored to your unique needs, creating a nurturing experience that supports your body’s natural healing process.

Attire & Therapeutic Approach

To support a safe, comfortable, and effective therapeutic experience, all male clients will remain fully clothed throughout the session. Please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing that allows for ease of movement.

My work is rooted in a somatic, nervous system-informed approach that recognizes the body’s innate capacity for healing when safety, presence, and regulation are supported. Each session is thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs and may incorporate therapeutic modalities such as compression therapy, Thai-inspired stretching and movement, sound therapy, vibration therapy, hot stone therapy, and hot and cold therapy, as appropriate.