Throughout this site I use the terms shibari and rope bondage fairly interchangeably. I've studied Japanese bondage techniques extensively with Japanese teachers, but I also see myself deeply situated within a Western practice that has emerged as a somewhat distinct thing through many years of cultural exchange.

In shibari, it’s the process more than the final position that matters. When I tie I pay great attention to your experience from the moment we settle in to after the last rope has come off. There is no final bondage position to achieve, but rather a conversation to have with ropes.

Rope bondage, especially suspension, carries real risk. If you've done your own research you may have questions about nerve compression and suspension injuries. These are risks that are more or less present depending on the specifics of the ties we do. We go over safety before any rope goes on and together craft a plan that matches your personal risk profile. I manage that risk with extensive anatomical training, continuous check-ins, and over a decade of practice. I can't eliminate risk, but we can handle it with knowledge and care.

Most people who book a first shibari session haven't. You don't need experience, flexibility, or a particular body type. You need some curiosity and a willingness to try something unfamiliar.

There's no sexual touch nor power exchange in sessions. But shibari involves sensation, vulnerability, and embodiment, and for some people is connected to their erotic selves. If that's part of what draws you here, it's welcome.

Yes, and I'd encourage it! Having a person you trust in the room might be really key to you feeling safe and comfortable. Your partner gets the added benefit of witnessing you through a unique journey.

Absolutely! I’m currently very interested in trades for CSA shares/local food, kiln space, bodywork, and accounting help. That said, please be in touch if you have something you’d like to offer as trade!