Cuddle Therapy, Cuddle Therapy Philadelphia, Professional Cuddling, Somatic Healing, Nervous System Regulation, Intimacy Coaching, Connection Therapy, Embodiment Practices, Emotional Support Touch, Therapeutic Touch, Platonic Touch Therapy

I work with individuals who are seeking:

  • To experience nervous system regulation and relaxation through touch

  • To deepen their connection to their body and develop a greater sense of presence

  • To become more authentic and embodied

  • To feel safe enough to fully feel their feelings and move through difficult or stuck emotions

  • Guidance on how to communicate and set boundaries around touch

  • Better understand their relationship with touch

  • Support in learning how to touch others in a mindful, nurturing way

  • Healing from the touch they may not have received in childhood

  • Dealing with current symptoms of touch deprivation

  • A hands on and trauma informed approach to healing that complements traditional talk therapy

  • To expand their capacity to be in relationship and experience intimacy with others

Cuddle Therapy, Cuddle Therapy Philadelphia, Professional Cuddling, Somatic Healing, Nervous System Regulation, Intimacy Coaching, Connection Therapy, Embodiment Practices, Emotional Support Touch, Therapeutic Touch, Platonic Touch Therapy


1) 15-Minute Phone Consultation We’ll begin with a brief phone consultation, providing an opportunity to discuss your intentions, address any questions, and ensure we’re aligned on your healing goals. I take great care in listening to your unique needs and will guide you in understanding how our sessions can best support you.

2) Intake Form You’ll complete a detailed intake form, allowing me to gain insight into your specific needs, preferences, and any concerns. This step is essential in creating a safe, personalized, and effective experience tailored to you.

3) Establishing Consent and Boundaries In our first session, we will focus on building a strong foundation of trust through clear communication about consent and boundaries. I will guide you through the different aspects of touch, ensuring we create a safe and nurturing environment. This session is designed to empower you, ensuring you feel heard, respected, and in control of your experience.

4) Embodied Listening and Attunement After the initial session, our work together will be client-led, allowing you to set the pace, direction, and focus of each session with my support. Our time together will center on deep attunement—listening, feeling, and sensing what arises in the present moment. I will remain fully present and engaged, creating a safe and responsive space for you to explore your experience with curiosity and care.

A Collaborative and Adaptive Approach

Throughout this journey, my approach remains collaborative, responsive, and deeply attuned to your well-being. Together, we will cultivate a space that feels safe, grounding, and restorative—allowing you to connect with your body's innate wisdom.

The Process

Session logistics & FAQ’s

Cuddle Therapy, Cuddle Therapy Philadelphia, Professional Cuddling, Somatic Healing, Nervous System Regulation, Intimacy Coaching, Connection Therapy, Embodiment Practices, Emotional Support Touch, Therapeutic Touch, Platonic Touch Therapy

  • Each session is tailored to your individual goals and intentions. Modalities that may be used include cuddle therapy, somatic coaching, healing touch, breathwork, meditation, and movement. Clients can choose to receive their session on a massage table or on a floor mattress. Each session will begin with a consent and boundary check in.

  • Ideal for individuals of all genders who:

    • Seek relaxation and emotional release

    • Want to explore deeper connection and embodiment

    • Need a safe space for nervous system regulation

    • Have experienced touch-related trauma and are ready for a compassionate, platonic experience

    • Are dealing with the effects of touch deprivation

    • Want to feel a sense of connection in a safe and non-judgmental space

  • Sessions are held in Germantown, Philadelphia. Please note that sessions are held in a residence with three flights of steps and there is a cat onsite. There is ample on-site parking and public transit access.

    Please reach out if you would like to coordinate an alternate location for sessions.

    • NeuroAffective Touch (currently enrolled)

    • Ecotherapy Training- Philadelphia Ecotherapy 2024

    • Trauma Informed Field Facilitator Training - Rachel Rickards 2024

    • Cuddlist Cuddle Therapy Training - 2024

    • Whole Person Coaching - Coach Training World 2024

    • Focusing Oriented Therapy - Charlotte Howorth  2023 

    • Somatic Therapy Center - Transformative Touch Practitioner Training 2023

    • Healing Touch Practitioner Training 2022

    • Ithaca College- Communication Studies, Spanish Language & Literature 2017

    A lot of my learning has come from my own experiences in relating with other humans & relating with my body

  • 60 min: $150

    90 min: $225

    2 hours: $300

    I currently accept cash, Venmo, and Zelle. Please note that I deeply value making my work accessible, so I have a limited amount of sliding scale sessions available at a lower rate. Please email me for more information.

Cuddle Therapy, Cuddle Therapy Philadelphia, Professional Cuddling, Somatic Healing, Nervous System Regulation, Intimacy Coaching, Connection Therapy, Embodiment Practices, Emotional Support Touch, Therapeutic Touch, Platonic Touch Therapy

What People Are Saying About Therapeutic Touch

  • "I came to see Mackenzie during a high stress transitional season of my life. In all this, I had lost a sense of groundedness and ability to identify stress throughout my body. Through her client-led approach to somatic therapy, Mackenzie led me in that return back to feeling placed in my own self. "

  • "I always feel so safe and nurtured during my sessions with Mackenzie. She is a kind soul with a gentle touch, and I feel totally at ease being vulnerable with her. I truly appreciate how respectful she is, and the effort she makes to ensure my comfort. You're in good hands with Mackenzie!"

  • "Mackenzie is an intuitive and nurturing healer. Her kindness and compassion envelope you, and help you feel connected and comfortable. I highly recommend her services to anyone searching for a respite from the daily grind. She is professional, respectful, and very kind."

  • "What a wonderful experience. Mackenzie is kind & open, genuine & easy to communicate with both kinetically & intellectually. I look forward to future sessions. My body & brain are a buzz."

  • "Mackenzie helped me a lot through my recent grief. Touch, kindness, warmth and energy are in fact therapeutic and healing."

  • "I leave every session feeling like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders I can't speak highly enough about her sessions benefit my mental health."