RACCOON TOUCH BODYWORK

Deep Tissue Massages and Myofascial & Trauma Release in BerlinDonation-BasedLGBTQIA+ & Marginalised Folks First

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

If you want to treat yourself after an intense week, to soothe neck, shoulder or back tension or simply to relax, I got you covered!Each massage appointment is 90 mins long, with a preliminary consultation and a targeted or full-body massage, based on your needs.My massages combine deep tissue, pressure points and passive stretching techniques with a holistic approach to get you relaxed and relieve tensions.Strictly Non-Erotic

Myofascial & Trauma Release (MER)_{Back, Shoulder & Neck session}

Research indicates that at least 80% of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives. Many cases — especially recurring and chronic pain — cannot be attributed to structural body issues.In these cases, bodywork focusing on Myofascial & Trauma Release, such as Myofascial Energetic Release, can often help.Myofascial Energetic Release is a deep bodywork approach. It uses slow, in depth fascia* work to support individuals with releasing profound tensions and the physical manifestations of trauma stored in their bodies, thus alleviating pain and increasing body awareness.Each session lasts 105 mins, with a preliminary consultation, personalized bodywork and a concluding conversation._{* If you want to nerd out on what fascia is, head here}Strictly Non-Erotic

All my sessions are donation-based_{here is what it means}

I started Raccoon Touch with the belief that queer and marginalised folks should be able to access bodywork.
This includes those of us who cannot always (or ever) afford the price charged by most bodyworkers.For this reason, and for as long as it remains financially possible for me, I have opted for a donation-based model, where I let my clients decide how much they pay, based on what they can afford.For those of you who still want an indicative range, most clients give between 30 euros and 120 euros for 90 mins (deep tissue) or 105 mins (Myofascial Energetic Release) session.

_{Donation-based and cancellation}

Most bodyworkers have a 24h cancellations policy, which doesn’t work with a donation-based model.
However, to ensure I can keep offering sessions on a donation-based basis, I would appreciate it if you could cancel as early as possible, and consider a donation when you still have to cancel in the last minute.

THOMAS
RACCOON

(He/They)I'm a certified bodyworker focusing on deep, trauma-informed bodywork.I'm also a neurodivergent queer expat in Berlin, a (retired) academic in Contemporary Literature & Queer Theory (my work was on negative theory and on the value of queer failure) and a product manager by trade.I’m certified in relaxation & therapeutic massage techniques involving deep tissue, pressure point & passive stretches, and training in trauma-informed deep bodywork, through the Myofascial Energetic Release (M.E.R) modality.Aside from bodywork, I’m a somatic enthusiast, certified in space holding, embodied conflict resolution and, as a trainer, in neurodiversity and inclusion.

Bodywork Training* _{(2025 - Ongoing)} Myofascial Energetic Release
Module 1 - Self Empowerment: Back, Neck, Pelvis and Breath (50 Guided Learning Hours)
* ₍₂₀₂₄₎ Advanced therapeutic massage (40 Guided Learning Hours)
* ₍₂₀₂₃₎ Level 3 Diploma in Holistic/Swedish Massage (ITEC) (Including Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology) at the London School of Massage (250 Guided Learning Hours)
* _(2022-2024) Soul of Skin Training (7 weekends on 7 different bodywork modalities, involving Deep Tissue, Esalen, Lomi Lomi, Bodyflow, Thai Yoga, etc.) at we are villageOther Relevant Training* _(2024-2025) Level 3 Certificate in Neurodiversity & Inclusion - Train the Trainer - at the Positive Psychology Guild (180 Guided Learning Hours)
* ₍₂₀₂₄₎ Authentic Eros - Somatic Queer training on Relationships & Community - module 1 to 3 at we are village
* ₍₂₀₂₄₎ Understanding Autism at the Open University
* ₍₂₀₂₃₎ Embodied Conflict Resolution - 24h certifying course at The Embody Lab
* ₍₂₀₂₃₎ Attachment Theory Weekend - Drama Lama at Skinship
* ₍₂₀₂₃₎ The Art of Holding Space at The Embody Lab
* ₍₂₀₂₃₎ Core Erotic Theme by Skinship Skinship
* _(2016-2022) PhD in Contemporary Literature and Queer Theory at University College London