massage therapy

Licensed Massage Therapist MA 61395691, Hospice Comfort Therapist, Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist

I offer three distinct modalities that can stand alone or be incorporated into any massage as the request/need arises:

• Swedish massage, with deep tissue treatment for particularly tight or painful areas
• Manual Lymph Drainage massage for reduced inflammation and lymphatic system support
• End-of-Life Comfort Therapy for those who are no longer seeking treatment

Mobile massage means I come to you. I bring my table and tools and set up in your space. No need to change out of your pajamas or drive home massage-drunk. Enjoy the benefits of massage without leaving home. Massage sessions available in east Jefferson and east Clallam counties.

I welcome all bodies: all sizes, shapes, gender expressions, skin types, ages, etc. Diversity=resilience. Every-body deserves care.

Massage Offerings

• 60 minute massage $115
• 90 minute massage $145
• palliative/hospice comfort massage $75 — session is about an hour, hands-on time varies based on condition

Manual lymph drainage is a gentle, rhythmic massage technique that supports the lymphatic system by encouraging the return of lymph fluid to the circulatory system. It is especially effective for those with lymphedema and for oncology patients who had lymph nodes removed or compromised from radiation. MLD can also be beneficial for:

• Post-surgical edema
• Pre-surgical lymphatic system support
• Hematomas
• Immune system function: the lymphatic system is responsible for filtering pathogens, cancer cells and other unwanted cells
• Pain management & neuropathy: analgesic effect from drainage of nociceptive tissues & from engaging gate-control
• Migraines & sinus headaches
• Deep relaxation & improved sleep: promotes a parasympathetic nervous system response
• Symptoms of fibromyalgia &chronic Lyme disease

MLD sessions can be scheduled for 60 or 90 minutes at the prices listed. For a full body treatment, it is advised to book a 90 minute session. There are contraindications to MLD, if you are juggling multiple health concerns/diagnoses, please call to discuss if MLD can be a helpful treatment for you.

for elders, palliative patients and end of life care

Comfort Therapy is a term we use in hospice to describe gentle, modified massage and supportive touch. It involves light pressure, care for fragile skin and extra caution around tender spots, such as arthritic joints or wounds. Clients receive this type of massage wherever they feel most comfortable, whether that is lying in bed, sitting in their favorite recliner chair, or sitting upright in a wheelchair. It is modified to accommodate each client’s unique circumstances and is catered to their individual comfort needs. Comfort therapy can ease body aches and pains, reduce swelling, moisturize skin and lower the risk of pressure wounds, increase relaxation, improve sleep, and offer human connection. It can break the isolation that so many face in this chapter of life, especially those with memory loss, dementia, hearing loss and speech impairment. 

Comfort therapy sessions are roughly an hour, with hands-on time varying, depending on the client’s condition and desires. Dealing with a chronic illness, whether it’s yours or someone you care for, can be a rollercoaster. Symptoms can shift quickly. I always call the day of the massage to confirm the appointment and have a very flexible cancellation policy for comfort therapy sessions.

Do you know someone who could benefit from comfort therapy? I am available to answer any of your questions and set up an initial session over the phone.

“When my husband was offered massage as part of his hospice comfort care, he certainly didn’t hesitate in saying yes but little did either of us know how beneficial it would be, not only to him, but to the both of us! Without question, Ana’s hands are highly skilled and move with the gentle practiced knowledge and art of a true professional. The improvement in my husband’s edema under her care has actually been quite remarkable! And of course, the relaxation of his tense and tired muscles does wonders. But I do believe her therapy goes to an even deeper place within him, well beyond the layers of muscle and sinew. And her calm, warm, and delightful presence and interaction with both of us not only fills our hearts but has a way of filling our home.”

Jean, Chimacum

“I have been getting bimonthly massages from Ana for several years. She responds promptly and always has numerous schedule options which makes it easy to fit an appointment into my busy schedule. That, plus the warm professionalism and quality massage have made it a fixture in my schedule.”

Rachael, Marrowstone Island

Originally hailing from eastern Massachusetts, I moved to the Olympic peninsula in 2019. With a background in regenerative agriculture and a passion for cooking, I created a meal delivery business catered to those with specific dietary needs. Through that experience, I found that although I love cooking, the real joy came on delivery day, when I got to connect with each client. I had always assumed that my motivation was my love of food. What I came to discover is that people and my relationship to them is my true passion. Food was the vehicle. Human connection is the destination.

I strive to offer soothing touch to folks of any age, especially elders and their caregivers. Providing companionship and comfort to people nearing the end of their lives allows me a greater appreciation for each living day.