Ru Emmons is a bodyworker and somatics practitioner from Pittsburgh, PA. They are a white, queer, trans, jewish, anti-capitalist, owning-class person. Ru dreams of a world where we can all prioritize healing. They believe deeply that we all hold the tools that we need to heal ourselves and build a more balanced and connected world. They found their way to massage therapy through social justice and environmental work, as they realized that focusing inward is just as important as focusing on what is affecting us out in the world. In working on their own healing, they have discovered the additional power we can embody when we give ourselves enough space to be our best selves. 

Ru grew up in Pittsburgh. They attended Pitzer College in the Los Angeles area, where they studied environmental analysis and the toll that environmental destruction can take on our bodies. They also began exploring the power of theater and dance to envision and manifest a more hopeful future. They returned to the 'burgh in 2014 and started building community through performance and organizing work. Dance, song, and connection all feel like part of their approach to healing. Taking our health AND our happiness seriously is a radical act! Ru also manifests joy by backpacking, biking, and rock-climbing as much as they can.

Ru attended the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy and graduated in 2018. Ru's bodywork leans heavily on myofascial and neuromuscuscular therapies. They also offer cranial sacral therapy, which can be a great trauma re-processing modality. As a queer and trans therapist, they are overjoyed to offer healing space for the queer and trans community. They completed the Somatic Experiencing professional track program in Spring 2024, and they now offer one-on-one somatics sessions as well as group classes. They are currently studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at IUP, and plan to continue to expand their offerings for the Pittsburgh community as they grow as a practitioner!

Ru is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). You can schedule with them at their private office in Regent Square.

They are honored to be a part of your healing journey.