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I’m Frances Reed (they/them). I’m also known as the Binding Coach, the author of Healthy Chest Binding for Trans & Non-Binary People: A Practical Guide, and the creator of HealthyBinding.com.
I’ve been a licensed massage therapist since 2011, and I use a structural integration framework to support people at all stages of gender transition. Based on over a decade of work with transmasculine clients, I’ve developed a set of techniques for assessing and treating chronic pain and discomfort in people who chest bind as well as protocols for pre- and post- top-surgery care.
I’m here to answer your questions, no matter how big, small, silly, or serious. Frequent topics include healthy chest binding, finding or wearing a chest binder, self-massage for people who bind, self-care for trans folks, or other topics on trans health.
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