Hartis Hands Massage

10/11/2025

Hyperkyphosis from Excessive Screen Use.

09/18/2025

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Hartis Hands Massage @ Creekside Spa
📍 1903 Asheville Hwy Suite A, Hendersonville, NC
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09/15/2025

09/10/2025

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟑 𝐨𝐟 𝟑: 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐭

Hey guys, Richard here. Today I'm wrapping up this series on massage support for the family. When one family member is neurodivergent, the whole family feels the ripple effects (I'm neurodivergent, and so is my kid - so I get it). That’s why nervous system care matters for 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 - kids, parents, siblings.

Therapeutic Massage offers:
🌿 A safe reset for kids who need grounding.
🌿 A moment of peace for parents who give so much.
🌿 Relief from tension and stress for siblings who share the journey.

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴.

🖤 Ready to explore how massage can support your family? Visit the Health-&-Wellness-Studio tab on Creekside Spa’s website or text 828-808-4143.

09/09/2025

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝟑: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬

Good morning! Richard here. Caring for a neurodivergent child is a beautiful calling (I know because I'm also neurodivergent and so is my kid) - but let’s be honest, it can also be exhausting.

You’re the steady anchor, the advocate, the comforter - and often the one running on empty.

Therapeutic Massage can be more than self-care. It can be the nervous system reset 𝘺𝘰𝘶 need:

🌿 The racing thoughts slow down.
🌿 Tension leaves your shoulders.
🌿 You feel lighter, calmer, more centered.
🌿 You return to your child with more patience and presence.

When you take time to care for your body and mind, you’re not being selfish - you’re creating the margin you need to keep showing up for your child in the ways only you can.

🖤 If you’re ready to give yourself that reset, visit the Health-&-Wellness-Studio tab on Creekside Spa’s website or text me at 828-808-4143.

𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘵𝘰𝘰.


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09/08/2025

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝟑: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 & 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬

As a massage therapist who is also neurodivergent, I (Richard) understand firsthand how the nervous system can feel “stuck on high alert.”

Over the years, I’ve seen how powerful therapeutic massage can be for children and teens who are autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, or otherwise neurodivergent.

Here’s what many parents notice after sessions:
🌿 Restlessness gives way to calm.
🌿 Anxiety and sensory overwhelm ease.
🌿 Sleep and focus improve.
🌿 Their child feels more grounded and at ease in their own body.

Massage isn’t about “fixing” your child - it’s about giving their nervous system a safe reset. Think of it as a tune-up that helps them move through the world with a little more peace and comfort.

I know how much parents carry (I'm a parent too of a neurodivergent child - it's definitely an interesting life! 🙂), and I want you to know this can be a supportive option for your child’s overall well-being.

🖤 If this sounds like something your child could benefit from, you can learn more under the Health-&-Wellness-Studio tab on Creekside Spa's website or text me directly at 828-808-4143.

𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦.

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08/30/2025

I'm available until 3:30pm today and then all day tomorrow. You can book by visiting the Meet-Our-Team-and-Book tab on the Creekside Spa website or you can text me at 828-808-4143.

08/29/2025

🍏 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥🍎

𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘶𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘠𝘖𝘜 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. 🍎

After a long day of walking the Apple Festival, give your body what it’s really craving: rest + relief. 💆‍♀️

✅ Deep tissue for tired legs
✅ Sports recovery for those carrying all the cider jugs

Deep discounts!
1 hour - $75
90-minute - $110

📅 Friday–Sunday Only (Aug 29-31)
📍 1903 Asheville Hwy, Suite A, Hendersonville, NC
👉 Book today at the Health and Wellness Studio tab on the Creekside Spa website or text or call (828) 808-4143 to reserve your reset.

08/26/2025

🐾✨ Happy International Dog Day! ✨🐾

At Hartis Hands & Massage, we understand that dogs aren’t just pets - they’re companions who help regulate our nervous systems, calm our stress, and bring comfort in ways words can’t always reach. For many in the neurodivergent community, that unconditional love and grounding presence makes all the difference. 💙🐶

Today we celebrate the healing gift of dogs. Drop a photo of your pup in the comments so we can honor the furry friends who support our well-being every single day. 📸🐾

And just as our dogs help soothe the mind and body, therapeutic massage is here to provide that same sense of grounding and release for you. Together, it’s all part of holistic care. 🌿✨
Picture credit: Ginger Terrell

08/22/2025

✨ 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 & 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 ✨

Being recently diagnosed with AuDHD has helped me understand why I work the way I do. For the past 6 years, massage therapy has been my superfocus - and I’ve realized just how powerful it can be for neurodivergent people.

When I’m working with a client (or my therapist is working with me) something shifts:

🌿 The hyperactive mind slows down.
🌿 Brain fog clears.
🌿 Calmness and clarity take over.
🌿 The weight of the world feels lighter - sometimes for days, even weeks.

I want to offer this reset to all neurodivergent folks - autistic (any level), ADD, ADHD, AuDHD. I understand the chaos that can run in your head, and sometimes the body just needs that physical reset so the mind can breathe.

💡 Think of it as a nervous system tune-up: grounding, calming, and helping you stay more focused and present in your day.

Your spicy neurons deserve care, too. 🖤
If this resonates with you either book your session by visiting the Health-&-Wellness-Studio tab on Creekside Spa's website or text me at 828-808-4143.

08/19/2025

🧠✨ ADHD, Massage & Stretching ✨🧠

ADHD isn’t just “in the head”—it lives in the body too. Tight muscles, restlessness, and racing thoughts all feed each other. That’s where massage + stretching work together.

Massage activates the parasympathetic nervous system (your “rest & reset” mode):
🔬 Lowers cortisol (stress hormone)
🔬 Boosts dopamine + serotonin (focus + mood chemistry)
🔬 Releases physical tension that adds to mental chaos

Stretching adds another layer of science-backed relief:
🔬 Activates proprioception (your body’s awareness system), giving ADHD brains a calm sensory “anchor”
🔬 Increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain = sharper focus
🔬 Releases muscle-held energy that fuels restlessness

Together, they’re like hitting CTRL+ALT+DEL for your nervous system. 🖥️
✅ Brain fog clears
✅ Hyperactivity eases
✅ Calm, focus, and flow return

As someone with AuDHD myself, I know the storm inside your head and body. Massage + stretching aren’t luxuries—they’re tools that help regulate a system that runs on overdrive.

📍 Book your reset session today. Your brain (and body) will thank you.
Visit: Hartis Hands Massage @ https://www.thecreeksidespa.com/studio or
Call (leave a voicemail if I don't answer) or text 828-808-4143 to book your appointments

 Health & Wellness Studio(Located in SUITE A) Hi! I’m Richard Hartis. Thank you for pursuing a path of healing and a better future! LMBT # 18075 I enjoy taking the time to help you on your healing journey, but I cannot do it in one or two sessions. Dedication and consistency from you will speed up...