Heather’s Balancing Touch LMT

01/16/2026

✨ What to Expect: Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Massage Support ✨

Pregnancy, birth, and the weeks after are powerful transitions — and supportive touch during these stages isn’t about pampering. It’s about comfort, connection, and helping the body feel safe and supported.

🤍 Pregnancy Massage
Gentle, supportive bodywork designed for each trimester. Sessions focus on easing hip, back, neck, and leg discomfort, reducing swelling, supporting better sleep, and calming the nervous system — always using safe positioning and plenty of pillows.

🤍 Labor & Delivery Massage / Doula-Style Support
Hands-on comfort during labor may include hip and low-back pressure, sacral support, breath guidance, grounding touch, and emotional reassurance. The goal is simple: help the body relax so it can do what it already knows how to do.

🤍 Postpartum Massage
After birth, your body deserves nurturing care. Postpartum sessions support recovery, nervous system regulation, shoulder and back relief from feeding and holding baby, and gentle support as the body realigns.

🤍 Baby’s First Massage
Infant massage is calm, gentle, and parent-guided. I teach simple techniques to support digestion, sleep, bonding, and body awareness — giving parents tools they can use every day.

✨ From pregnancy through postpartum and baby’s first weeks, massage is about honoring the whole journey — not just one moment.

If you’re expecting, newly postpartum, or welcoming a new little one, supportive touch can make a beautiful difference. 💛

01/15/2026

🍀 Ireland Connection Retreat

March 14–20, 2027 | St. Patrick’s Week

Booking is officially open for our Ireland Connection Retreat, and we are already about half full.

We’ll arrive in Dublin and then settle into the Irish countryside for a week of reconnection, exploration, and deep rest.

Once you’ve arrived in Ireland, transportation will be provided throughout the retreat to our scheduled experiences and excursions.

You’ll be staying at a beautiful private estate, surrounded by rolling green land, gardens, water features, and quiet spaces designed for grounding and restoration.

✨ What’s Included:
• Daily breakfast provided
• Transportation during the retreat to scheduled outings
• Yoga sessions offered during the retreat
• A special experience with a world-renowned IKC teacher
• Exploring Ireland’s landscapes, culture, and soulful places
• Spacious shared & private bedrooms
• Time for rest, reflection, laughter, and meaningful connection
• A retreat centered on reconnection — body, heart, and spirit

This is not a rushed tour.
It’s an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect — with yourself, with others, and with the land.

🌿 Dates: March 14–20, 2027
🍀 St. Patrick’s Week
📍 Countryside Estate near Dublin
👣 Limited spaces remaining

✨ Booking is open now.
If you’re feeling called to join us, send me a message or comment IRELAND and I’ll share room options, pricing, and next steps.

01/14/2026

✨ New Year • Updated Services • Welcome ✨

Whether you’re new here or have been with me for years, welcome to the New Year and to my massage therapy page. I’m Heather, the owner and therapist behind Heather’s Balancing Touch Therapeutic Massage. This is a true one-woman practice, and every session you book is with me—intentional, focused, and customized to what your body needs.

I primarily offer massage therapy out of my home studio office in beautiful Black River Falls. It’s a calm, grounded space for rest and healing—and yes, it includes the birds who live in the office, along with our much-loved little home zoo.

When I’m not caring for clients, I’m at home with my kids and soaking up time with my beautiful grandbaby who joined our family in June. I also host wellness retreats through Three Little Birds Retreats, balanced alongside my hands-on work with clients.

You can learn more or book at www.HeathersBalancingTouch.com
If you’re visiting Black River Falls, lodging is available at The Butterfly Inn, with massage available during your stay.

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Massage Therapy Styles

• Swedish Relaxation
• Deep Tissue
• Ashiatsu (barefoot massage using controlled foot pressure)
• Ashiatsu + Thai Fusion
• Thai Massage (stretching & compression)
• Sutra Massage (performed through a sheet)
• Shiatsu
• Lomi Lomi
• Myofascial Release
• Trigger Point Work
• Sports Massage
• Reflexology (hands & feet)
• Stretching & Compression Techniques
• Thai Facial Release using traditional Thai wooden tools

Heat, Cold, Fire & Specialty Therapies

• Hot Stone
• Cold Stone
• Hot Bamboo
• Cold Bamboo
• Hot Seashell
• Cold Seashell
• Hot Fire Therapy
• Fire Cupping (traditional glass cups)
• Silicone Cupping

Energy & Nervous System Support

• Sound Journeys
• Sound Therapy & Vibrational Relaxation
• Shirodhara (warm oil treatment)
• Guided Meditation & Breathwork

Specialty & Life-Stage Care

• Pregnancy & Prenatal Massage
• Labor & Delivery Massage Doula Support (non-medical)
• Postpartum Care
• Infant, Toddler & Teen Massage
• Pediatric & Sensory-Support Sessions
• Hospice & End-of-Life Comfort Care Massage
• Death Doula Support (non-medical comfort care)

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CLTS – Children’s Long-Term Support Services

Services available for clients approved through the CLTS program and billed through CLTS. Rates differ from private pay due to required documentation, coordination, and administrative time.

• Pediatric & Sensory-Support Massage
• Gentle Therapeutic Touch & Body Awareness
• Stretching & Compression for Regulation & Mobility
• Reflexology (hands & feet)
• Sound Therapy & Vibrational Relaxation
• Guided Relaxation & Breathwork
• Nervous System Regulation Support
• Introductory Bodywork Sessions

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Kids & Teen Massage Pricing (Private Pay – 30 minutes only)

• Children under 10 — $25
• Ages 11–16 — $45
• Ages 16+ (driving to their own appointments) — $65

If a longer session is needed, it is booked as a standard one-hour appointment at regular pricing.

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Additional Wellness Services

• Seashell Detox Foot Soak with Reflexology or Foot Massage — $75 / 60 minutes
• Body Wraps (seaweed mud, mineral mud, Moroccan clay)
• Ear Candling — $65 per service

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Wedding Ceremonies

• Non-denominational wedding officiant services available, including options paired with a stay at The Butterfly Inn

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Session Pricing (cash)

• 30 minutes — $65
• 60 minutes — $85
• 90 minutes — $130

• Credit cards: 3.5% processing fee
• Venmo / PayPal: $2 transfer fee

Add-Ons

• Any enhancement added to a massage — $25
• Shirodhara oil treatment — $50

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Classes & Education

• Wednesday classes — $25
• Saturday classes — $50
• Private classes available for individuals or groups
• Private massage instruction available

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If you have questions or want help choosing the right service, feel free to reach out.
Black River Falls • By appointment only

Welcome to Heather's Balancing Touch

01/14/2026

✨ February Massage Availability ✨
📍 Black River Falls | Heather’s Balancing Touch Therapeutic Massage

Below is my current February massage availability.
Massage sessions support therapeutic bodywork, relaxation, and intentional self-care.

🗓 February Open Appointments

Mon Feb 2
• 8:15 AM
• 9:45 AM
• 11:30 AM
• 4:00 PM

Thu Feb 5
• 8:15 AM
• 9:45 AM
• 4:00 PM
• 5:15 PM

Fri Feb 6
• 9:45 AM
• 11:30 AM

Feb 7–14
• Out of Office

Tue Feb 17
• 9:30 AM

Wed Feb 18
• 8:15 AM
• 9:45 AM
• 11:30 AM

Thu Feb 19
• 11:00 AM

Fri Feb 20
• 8:15 AM
• 9:45 AM
• 11:30 AM
• 4:00 PM
• 5:15 PM

Sun Feb 22
• 7:00 AM

Mon Feb 23
• 8:15 AM
• 9:45 AM
• 11:30 AM
• 4:00 PM

Tue Feb 24
• 9:30 AM
• 11:00 AM

Wed Feb 25
• 8:15 AM
• 11:30 AM
• 4:00 PM
• 5:15 PM

Thu Feb 26
• 8:15 AM
• 9:45 AM
• 4:00 PM
• 5:15 PM

Fri Feb 27
• 9:30 AM
• 11:00 AM
• 4:00 PM

If one of these times works for you, feel free to reach out to schedule.

01/14/2026

✨ Massage Availability – Rest of the Month ✨
📍 Black River Falls | Heather’s Balancing Touch Therapeutic Massage

If your body has been asking for relief, now’s the time. I have a few open massage appointments left this month for relaxation, pain relief, stress reduction, and nervous system reset.

Here’s what’s currently available:

Here are the current openings available at Heather’s Balancing Touch:

🗓 January 22
• 8:15 AM

🗓 January 23
• 8:15 AM
• 9:30 AM
• 11:00 AM
• 4:00 PM

🗓 January 24
• 7:00 AM
• 8:15 AM
• 9:30 AM

🗓 January 25
• 7:00 AM

🗓 January 26
• 9:30 AM
• 11:00 AM

🗓 January 27
• 9:30 AM

🗓 January 28
• 11:30 AM

🗓 January 29
• 10:00 AM

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💆‍♀️ Perfect if you’re looking for:
• Massage for pain relief
• Stress & anxiety support
• Deep relaxation
• Muscle tension release
• Self-care before the month ends

📲 Message me directly to book
Appointments fill quickly — especially mornings and mid-day slots.

✨ Your body doesn’t need to “push through.” Let’s get you feeling better.

01/12/2026

✨ Classes & Educational Offerings Coming Soon ✨

🫶🏼 I’m planning a small series of classes and informational experiences centered around education, connection, balance, and awareness. Some are hands-on, some are experiential, and some are purely informational.

🌿 Touch For Health® (TFH)
Backed by the International Kinesiology Association
• Levels 1–4 available
• Full certification classes and 2-hour intro sessions
• Ideal for those needing professional or continuing education documentation

🌿 Death Doula Awareness (Informational Only)
These classes are not affiliated with any school or certification program and do not train or certify death doulas. They are designed for individuals seeking information about the role of a death doula, what support they provide, and why someone may choose to have one as part of their end-of-life care or support system.
• What Is a Death Doula? — understanding the role and why it matters
• My Work as a Death Doula — experience-based stories and insights for those exploring this support option

🌿 Massage for Couples
A guided class teaching couples how to support one another through intentional, respectful touch—focused on relaxation, trust, and deeper connection.

🌿 Simple Self-Massage for Everyday Care
Practical techniques you can safely use at home to help your body unwind and feel supported between sessions.

🌿 Energy, Intuition & Mindfulness
• Tea Reading & Flame Reading
• Oracle & Tarot (understanding the difference + journaling)
• Five Elements 🔥
• Color Balancing
• Sound Balancing & Introduction to Sound Therapy

🌿 Movement & Bodywork
• Stretching and Thai-inspired massage techniques
• Practical tools you can use at home

Classes may be offered evenings, weekends, or short introductory sessions based on interest.

✨ If any of these speak to you, I’d love to hear what you’re curious about or what feels most accessible for your schedule. Message me or drop a comment below. ✨

01/12/2026

What a beautifully full start to this new year. ✨
I’ve been diving into planning for this year (and even next), and while I maybe should’ve been a little more on top of it before we hit mid-January… here we are. And honestly, that in itself is teaching me something.

One thing I know deeply is this: the greatest gift you can give someone is your knowledge. Not from ego. Not from a place of superiority. But from a place of shared learning—growing together, passing on the wisdom gifted to us by generations before, and keeping that wisdom alive.

This year, I’m feeling called to step more fully into teaching alongside my retreats. Classes are starting to weave their way into my schedule, and it feels meaningful, aligned, and truly beautiful. This path is shaping my career into something I can genuinely share with others—something rooted in connection, education, and growth.

So I want to ask you…
What days work for you?
Would you be interested in taking a class?
Do you want me to teach you?
How can I help you learn, grow, and feel more empowered?
Are you curious about Touch for Health?

These are all such powerful ways for me to bring what I do into other people’s lives, and I’d love to hear what’s calling to you. 💛

01/12/2026

Now that I’m home and processing this weekend of death doula class, I find myself reflecting on what being a death doula actually means to me — not just as a role, but within my work and my life.

I went into this class the same way I go into many others — open, curious, and trusting that there is always more to learn. What I didn’t expect was that the learning wouldn’t feel like adding something new, but like recognizing pieces of myself that have been quietly forming for a long time.

The aha moment wasn’t about gaining permission or ability.
It was about realizing how much of this work has already been woven into my life.

Throughout my massage therapy journey, I’ve learned how to listen with my hands, hold space without needing to fix, and show up fully for people in vulnerable moments. But when I really sit with it, this preparation started long before massage school.

It started with my grandma.

Since I was about seven years old, I’ve been walking alongside loss, transition, and the quiet moments that come when life begins to shift. I didn’t have words for it then, but I was learning presence, compassion, and how to be with someone when there’s nothing to solve — only to witness and love.

When you’re on a healing or spiritual path, you begin to see how intertwined life and death truly are. They aren’t opposites — they move together, in rhythm.

This class didn’t just teach me how to fully step into becoming a death doula — it showed me that what I’ve been doing throughout my massage therapy journey, and throughout my life, has always been part of that work. It helped me recognize the continuity instead of seeing this as something separate or new.

Whether life is entering or life is exiting, the role is the same:
presence, listening, honoring, and supporting — without rushing, fixing, or controlling the experience.

To the wonderful people who have trusted me in these tender spaces — thank you for your patience, your openness, and for allowing me to walk alongside you during times of transition. Knowing that our paths crossed when they did, and that we were meant to support one another in those moments, is something I hold with deep gratitude and respect.

It is truly an honor to do this work, and it’s something I look forward to continuing — supporting clients through transitions of all kinds. Whether you are preparing to give birth, facing an ending, navigating change, or simply feeling scared of death and wanting more comfort or understanding around it, I’m always open to conversation.

And a special thank you to Norm 🐍🐍 Snake 🐍🐍. Thank you for giving me words when I didn’t yet have them, for naming something I already carried, and for reminding me that everyone is given a gift from Creator — and that it’s our responsibility to discover that gift and use it. Those words have saved my soul in more ways than I can count, and this journey feels like a continuation of that reminder.

I’m also reminded that some of the greatest people who enter our lives begin as strangers and, somehow, become family.

01/10/2026

Today I’m in Death Doula class.

A death doula provides non-medical support to individuals and families during the end-of-life process — offering emotional presence, comfort measures, guidance on what to expect, and help creating a calm, respectful space alongside hospice and medical care.

This work is important because death is a part of life, yet so many people face it feeling scared, rushed, or alone. Having someone who understands the process and can simply be there can make a meaningful difference for both the person dying and the people who love them.

This training also feels personal for me. Having lived through situations where life expectancy was uncertain, I understand how heavy those moments can be — and how much compassionate, grounded support matters. Learning how to offer that kind of presence feels like an extension of the care I already believe in.

Quiet work. Important work. 🤍

01/05/2026

✨ Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program – Practice Update ✨

Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of working with some truly incredible kiddos through the Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Program. With gratitude and respect for the families I serve, I wanted to share a few things I’ve been noticing along the way 🤍

💤 Improved sleep
😊 Improved mood
🌱 Greater ease and comfort within their bodies

One of the most important things this work continues to teach me is that every child is different. Many kiddos do best when their sessions are broken into smaller, supportive segments, such as:
• a few minutes of sound
• a few minutes of gentle compression
• a few minutes of interactive play

This approach allows their nervous system to regulate without overwhelm and gives them space to feel safe, engaged, and in control.

A fun and helpful addition to my office has been sit-and-spin chairs—a great tool for children who experience anxiety or benefit from movement and fidgeting. These, along with other sensory tools, help support regulation, grounding, and comfort during sessions.

✨ Connection and trust are everything.
What I see time and time again is how important healthy interaction is between caregiver, child, and provider. When a child feels supported, respected, and safe, they’re much more able to relax, listen to their body, and experience meaningful moments of calm.

I’m incredibly grateful for the trust families place in me and honored to be part of these children’s care teams.

👉 If your family is already part of the CLTS Program—or you’re exploring supports that may fit within it—and are looking for additional services, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to answer questions and see if my practice may be a good fit.

💛 Supporting regulation, comfort, and connection—one child at a time.

📸 these are AI photos just so you’re aware they’re not any of the kids in my actual program in any of these photos ❤️🫶🏼🩷