Heather’s Balancing Touch LMT

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

This June is going to be one of the biggest growth moments of my career so far. 💛
Not just for me personally… but for every family, child, caregiver, and client who walks through my doors in the future. yes I’ve posted about this. Yes, I’m excited. Yes, you get to learn and read more about it. 🩷

I’ve always believed that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every body, every nervous system, every child, every family carries different needs — and these classes are helping me expand my knowledge in ways that truly matter.

✨ Here’s what each certification means for my clients and why I’m SO excited to learn and grow even more:

🌿 CIMT® II | Advanced Infant Massage Teacher Certification
This class goes deeper into infant massage education, bonding, nervous system regulation, development, and helping parents feel empowered through touch.

💛 For my clients:
This means I’ll have more tools to help families connect with their babies through calming, nurturing touch. Infant massage can support bonding, relaxation, sensory regulation, sleep routines, digestion discomfort, and emotional connection between parent and child.

💛 For me:
As someone who already loves working with babies, children, and families, this fills my heart. I’m excited to learn more ways to educate parents and create safe, comforting experiences for little ones.

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🌈 CPMT® I | Pediatric Massage Therapy Certification
This focuses on massage and touch therapy techniques specifically designed for children and teens with varying physical, emotional, sensory, and developmental needs.

💛 For my clients:
This helps me better support children who may struggle with anxiety, sensory overwhelm, muscle tension, emotional regulation, chronic conditions, or simply needing safe calming touch. Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and comfortable in their body.

💛 For me:
Honestly… this feels like a huge piece of where my path is leading. Working with children through CLTS and family-centered care has completely changed my perspective on healing work, and I’m excited to continue growing in that direction.

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🕊️ Touch Therapy for Trauma Certification
This class teaches trauma-informed care, nervous system awareness, emotional safety, and how touch can be adapted to support individuals who have experienced trauma.

💛 For my clients:
This means creating even safer spaces for healing. Trauma lives in the body in many ways, and understanding how to work gently, respectfully, and intentionally is incredibly important. This training helps me better understand emotional responses, boundaries, nervous system reactions, and supportive touch approaches.

💛 For me:
This class means a lot to me personally and professionally. I want every person who comes into my space to feel seen, respected, safe, and never pressured. Learning how to better support that matters deeply to me.

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🎗️ Touch Therapy for Cancer Certification
This certification focuses on safe massage adaptations for individuals currently undergoing cancer treatments or recovering from them.

💛 For my clients:
Massage during or after cancer treatment requires very specialized knowledge. This training helps me understand precautions, positioning, fatigue levels, lymph concerns, medication effects, and how to safely provide comfort-focused care during incredibly difficult journeys.

💛 For me:
This one is emotional. So many families are touched by cancer in some way. Being able to safely offer comfort, peace, relaxation, and human connection during those moments is an incredible honor.

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🌙 Touch Therapy for Palliative Certification
This class focuses on supportive touch for individuals with serious illness, hospice care, chronic illness, or end-of-life care.

💛 For my clients:
Sometimes healing doesn’t mean “fixing.” Sometimes healing means comfort, peace, calm breathing, human connection, easing tension, or simply helping someone feel cared for in a difficult moment. This training helps me better support clients and families during tender seasons of life.

💛 For me:
This is about compassion. Presence. Human connection. Holding space for people exactly where they are. It’s heavy work, but incredibly meaningful work.

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✨ I am SO excited.
Excited to learn.
Excited to grow.
Excited to bring this knowledge back home to my community.

The more education I take, the more I realize how powerful safe, intentional touch can truly be. Every class adds another tool to my “jewel box” of ways I can help support people physically, emotionally, and energetically through all stages of life.

And honestly… I just love learning. 💛

05/11/2026

My mini me had a mini me. 💛

My Aunt Betty used to tell me all the time when we were little that Tiffany was my mini me — my attitude, my sass, my bossiness, my mothering nature… everything about Tiffany reminded everyone of me. She’s stubborn, sassy, bold, beautiful, loud, and exactly who she needs to be in every single season of her life.

I’ve watched you grow since the day you were born. I’ve watched your battles, your struggles, your strength, your spirit. I’ve watched you love the wrong person because you thought it was love… and then finally find the right person — someone who truly loves you and wanted to build a life and family with you.

I love watching Matt stand beside you every step of the way. He makes you happy, and he is such a wonderful daddy to your little girl already.

Watching you two become a family has been one of the greatest gifts. Seeing you chase dreams, prepare for pigtails and tiny shoes, and getting to watch her become a little junior version of us feels so full circle.

You are an amazing human. You are a good person. And you are going to be a phenomenal mother. Kallie is so lucky to have you as her mommy.

Thank you for letting me be part of your journey — from weekly pregnancy massages, to baby updates, to feeling her move, to watching your excitement grow more and more every week. Getting to help with her newborn photos and watching your face light up with every little giggle and moment of excitement has been something I’ll never forget. Don’t ever lose that sparkle. ✨

It has truly been such a gift to witness.

I cannot wait for the future and watching you guys continue to grow this beautiful little family together. 💕
I will love you always my mini me and now our junior me ♥️🩵🩷❤️🫶🏼

05/08/2026

Mother’s Day gets to look however you want it to look. 💛

Some moms want breakfast in bed.
Some moms want quiet.
Some moms want naps, flowers, or a full day alone.

And some of us? We genuinely love spending the day getting things done with the people we love most.

This year honestly feels kind of perfect to me. 💕

Friday night I get to go out with some of my besties to see Marilyn Manson, relive our 20s, forget about mom duties for a night, pretend it’s the 90s again, and laugh like we’re teenagers. 🤘😂

Then Mother’s Day weekend continues with Lydia and a Yungblud concert, cooking together, probably buying plants for the garden, and spending time outside getting things done around the house and hotel with the boys.

And honestly? That’s my version of a really good Mother’s Day. 🌱

Mother’s Day for me has never really been about sleeping in or breakfast in bed.
It’s about finally having the time to focus on the things I normally put off because I’m too busy taking care of everybody else.

Sometimes self-care looks like rest.
Sometimes it looks like organizing your life, planting flowers, laughing with your friends, blasting music from your younger years, getting dirty outside, and making memories with your kids.

So whatever Mother’s Day looks like for you this year…
Enjoy it without guilt. 🌸

And maybe remind the people in your house that moms wear a LOT of hats every single day — and sharing those hats once in a while is one of the best gifts you can give. 💕

05/07/2026

💐 Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

Still looking for the perfect last-minute gift?
A massage gift certificate is something mom will truly enjoy, use, and appreciate. 💛

Pair it with:
🌸 Flowers
🍷 Wine
☕ Coffee
🛍️ Boutique goodies
🍽️ Dinner dates
Or simply a little peace and quiet for once 😅

Moms spend so much time taking care of everyone else… let’s give them a chance to relax, recharge, and feel cared for too. 💆‍♀️✨

Gift certificates available all the way up until Sunday morning!
Message me and I’ll get one ready for you.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, bonus moms, grandmas, pet moms, and nurturing souls out there

05/06/2026

There comes a point in life where you stop chasing every direction and start realizing where your heart keeps pulling you back to. 💛

Over the last year, my path has shifted in ways I never expected. Working with kiddos through CLS, learning different sensory approaches, watching breakthroughs happen in real time, helping families find moments of peace… it’s completely changed the direction of my education and honestly reignited something inside of me.

So this summer, I’m diving deeper.

📚 Upcoming Certifications & Trainings:

✨ Certified Infant Massage Teacher II (CIMT® II)
June 5–6, 2026

✨ Certified Pediatric Massage Therapy (CPMT® I)
June 7–8, 2026

✨ Touch Therapy for Trauma Certification
June 9–10, 2026

✨ Touch Therapy for Pediatric Cancer Certification
June 11–12, 2026

✨ Touch Therapy for Palliative Care Certification
June 13–14, 2026

✨ Plus the Autism Course on April 18–19

This isn’t just “another class” for me.

This education matters deeply to me not only as a massage therapist, but as a mom, grandma, caregiver, human, and someone who genuinely wants every person who walks into my space to feel safe, seen, regulated, supported, and cared for.

The more I learn, the more I realize how powerful touch, sensory support, nervous system regulation, sound, movement, pressure, calm spaces, and connection truly are.

These classes are helping realign what feels important in my work moving forward. It’s also part of why I’m stepping back from quite as much traveling after the retreats and bookings I already have planned. Don’t get me wrong… you can’t keep me in one place too long 😅✈️ … but I’m realizing more and more that I want to build something deeper here too.

For my own kiddos.
For the CLS families.
For the adults who walk through my doors carrying stress and survival mode.
For the children learning how to regulate their bodies.
For the families navigating hard seasons.
For every person who just needs a safe place to breathe for a minute.

I’m excited.
I’m grateful.
And I feel like I’m stepping into exactly what I’m supposed to be learning right now. 💛

05/06/2026

Milestones, breakthroughs, a-ha moments, and those “oh my gosh, did that just happen?” kind of days. 💛

There’s something truly amazing about working with Children’s Long-Term Support services. The last several months have completely changed my perspective on life, my journey, my career choices, the classes I’m drawn to, and really exploring what my true niche could be to help the most people possible.

I absolutely love my regular adult clients — always will. But when you’re a small business owner working in a small town like Black River Falls, life depends on people showing up. Whether you’re a massage therapist, lawn service, snow plow driver, tree cutter, hairstylist, or any small business around here… we all know the feeling of trying to make a living one day at a time while juggling bills, schedules, and family life.

CLTS has honestly been a game changer for my stability, my mental health, and my schedule with my own kids. These kiddos thrive on consistency, and I think part of why I adapt to it so naturally is because my own brain functions a little differently too. 😂 Highly functional dysfunctional adult over here with a brain that thrives in shorter intervals and interactive moments instead of sitting still all day long.

20 minutes of massage.
20 minutes of sound therapy.
20 minutes of Brain Gym, Touch For Health activities, movement, interaction, sensory regulation, or simply helping their minds and bodies reconnect in a way that feels safe to them.

Every single child is different.
Every appointment is different.
Every need is different.

Some of these kiddos come from completely different backgrounds and journeys, and you have to meet them exactly where they are — not where you expect them to be.

I’ve only been doing these appointments for around 6–8 months, but I’ve had some kiddos since the very beginning… and today was one of those breakthrough days that reminds you exactly why you do this work.

One of my kiddos is non-physical and does not enjoy touch. Sensory touch, physical closeness, massage itself — all of it can feel overwhelming. So we’ve spent months exploring other options first: sound therapy, tuning forks, compression work, movement, creating trust, creating safety, finding connection without forcing physical contact.

And today…
for the very first time… they allowed me to do ashshiatsu massage with my feet.

Not only did they allow it — they enjoyed it.
And then they even considered maybe trying it again someday.

Those are the moments.
The moments where the caregiver, respite worker, mom, dad, grandma… everybody kind of pauses and goes:
“This is why we kept trying.”
“This is why it matters.”
“This is why we continue.”

Over the last few weeks I’ve had more opportunities to hear feedback from families, and the most common thing I hear from the kiddos is:
“It’s fun.”
“I want to come back.”
“I liked it.”

Sometimes I think it’s the atmosphere.
Sometimes it’s the calming environment.
Sometimes it’s the one-on-one attention.
Sometimes it’s the sound therapy, movement, sensory work, or simply being able to connect with themselves in a safe space without pressure.

And caregivers keep telling me they notice calmer moods, happier attitudes, more regulation, more release after sessions.

Those are the moments that bring me back to why massage therapy became so important to me in the first place.

Not just massage therapy itself…
but this entire holistic health journey.

There’s something magical about being able to offer so many different approaches and modalities because every single child needs something different. No two appointments look the same, and I truly love that.

Just feeling extra grateful today. 💛
📸baby for cuteness 🫶🏼🩷

05/05/2026

Opening for this week ……
Wednesday 11:30
Thursday 11:30 1:00
Sunday 8:30 yes it’s Mother’s Day

04/28/2026

✨ May… that month that flies by in the blink of an eye ✨

One minute you’re welcoming spring…
and the next, you’re deep in summer plans, vacations, graduation parties, holidays, and all the go-go-go that comes with it.

It’s one of those months where everything feels exciting…
but by the end of it, you might feel like a full-on tornado 🌪️

Mind racing
Body tight
Energy all over the place

So here’s your reminder —
✨ slow down for a minute
✨ hold your mind
✨ calm your body
✨ and get yourself on the table

Maybe your body is asking for deeper work…
Maybe your mind needs quiet…
Or maybe it’s time to try something a little extra ✨

🎶 Adding sound therapy to the end of your session can take that relaxation to a whole different level — helping your nervous system fully settle, your mind soften, and your body actually receive the work.

May doesn’t have to leave you feeling spun out.
You can move through it grounded, calm, and taken care of 💛

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💆‍♀️✨ May Openings ✨💆‍♂️

Sunday, May 3
8:00 AM | 9:30 AM

Monday, May 4
9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM

Tuesday, May 5
8:15 AM | 12:30 PM

Wednesday, May 6
11:30 AM | 1:00 PM

Thursday, May 7
11:00 AM | 1:15 PM

Friday, May 8
9:30 AM | 11:00 AM

Saturday, May 9
8:30 AM

Sunday, May 10 – Mother’s Day 💐
8:30 AM

Monday, May 11
12:30 PM

Tuesday, May 12
9:30 AM | 5:15 PM

Wednesday, May 13
9:00 AM | 10:30 AM | 1:15 PM

Monday, May 18
8:15 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM

Tuesday, May 19
9:30 AM | 12:00 PM | 5:15 PM

Wednesday, May 20
9:00 AM | 11:30 AM | 4:00 PM

Thursday, May 21
10:00 AM | 1:15 PM

Friday, May 22
9:30 AM | 4:00 PM

Saturday, May 23
11:00 AM

Sunday, May 24
11:30 AM

Monday, May 25
8:30 AM

Tuesday, May 26
9:30 AM | 5:15 PM

Wednesday, May 27
9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM

Thursday, May 28
8:30 AM | 10:00 AM | 1:15 PM

Friday, May 29
8:30 AM | 10:00 AM

Saturday, May 30
8:00 AM

Sunday, May 31
7:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 10:00 AM

04/26/2026

✨💆‍♀️ Real Life Massage Moments 💆‍♀️✨

Today gave me one of those experiences I will never forget…

Over the past 8 months, I’ve had the absolute honor of working with several of our local Amish communities — even traveling out to their homes so they don’t have to make the long trip into town. It’s been such a beautiful, humbling part of my journey. 🤍

Well… today was a first 😅

I showed up to a new home, arms full of oil and supplies… and NOT my massage table 🤦‍♀️
(In my defense, I’ve been working with another massage therapist in the community and just assumed… yep… they’d have one.)

Nope.

“We use a regular table,” she says.

And in my head I’m like… oh boy.

So we get started — everything is going great — and I move into some of my deeper work using my feet (hello Thai + Ashiatsu style 🙌)…

And then it happens…

The table.
Slow motion.
Gives. Out.

We BOTH slowly go down together like a scene from a movie 😂

We lock eyes on the way down…
Me: “Oh my gosh, are you okay?!”
Her: “I would be… but my leg is under the table.”

😳😳😳

You guys… every massage therapist’s WORST nightmare… and today it officially happened to me for the first time.

And you know what?
We LAUGHED. HARD.

I apologized about a thousand times, and she just kept giggling saying,
“Well… there’s a first for everything.”

And she’s right.

💛 It was a reminder that not everything has to be perfect
💛 That connection matters more than anything
💛 And sometimes the most unforgettable sessions… don’t go as planned

Safe to say… I will never forget my table again 😅