Thicker, wider, and strong.
A somatic recess,
Inviting rest,
With bolsters and pillows where they belong.
I took my time with the design,
So they can relax with grace.
Textures and hues,
A soft place for shoes—
I wanted it cozy, a welcoming space.
My hands are supple, trained, and ready.
I’m not here to heal or fix.
Pain may ease,
Tension release—
With presence and purpose, not tricks.
Hands meeting humans with consent and trust,
Breath and rhythm steady the pace.
Calming nerves, moving slow,
Pressure and flow—
Constantly creating space.
Xerlan Deery, LMT, BCTMB
2024
Xerlan Deery
Xerlan Deery, LMT, BCTMB, works part-time at Mainline Health Paoli Hospital Cancer Center and also owns and operates a small, carefully curated private practice named Anatriptic Alchemy with her husband, Christopher. She specializes in working with people who are medically involved. In the hospital setting, she meets people where they are, including chemotherapy infusion suites, the radiation department, and also works with inpatients post surgery for pain management.