Align Bodywork offers therapeutic massage and craniosacral therapy in Bend, Oregon. Gillian Bailey, owner and massage therapist at Align Bodywork, approaches her practice through a holistic and empathetic lens. With a passion for helping others, she obtained her Doctorate of Pharmacy, a journey which ultimately led her to study massage therapy. Graduating from an esteemed 2,100 hour massage program, she has gained expert understanding of complex musculoskeletal pathology and functional treatment.

Gillian’s passion for bodywork modalities blossomed at the age of 12 when she began receiving regular massage to treat undiagnosed pain. Gillian was no stranger to physical discomfort, but the pain she experienced exceeded what was typical. She learned to avoid everyday activities that many children enjoy, such as jumping on a trampoline, for fear of being injured. As an adult, Gillian began learning about hyper-mobility disorders, which mirrored the symptoms she had struggled with for years. These early challenges drove Gillian to create Align Bodywork, so she could bring healing and relief to others who face complex pain and injury.

At Align, Gillian tailors every treatment to the individual client’s needs and health goals. With the objective of whole-systems alignment, no two sessions are the same. The body is met at its current state of function and treated accordingly to work towards the client’s desired outcomes. Align Bodywork strives to aid clients in achieving realistic, functional goals to help improve their everyday quality of life. Open communication before, during, and after treatment is strongly encouraged, as this helps develop more specific, effective, and comfortable treatments for clients.