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Therapeutic Massage Center

The Therapeutic Massage Center was created to fill a niche for personalized bodywork to relieve pain from soft tissue dysfunction. It's our passion!

Our therapists are experts in a variety of modalities. We guarantee you will feel better! About Us

Heather is owner/operator of the Therapeutic Massage Center. She is a 2003 graduate of the Humanities Center, now the Cortiva Institute-Florida, and was an instructor there from 2011 - 2019. She now offers continuing education classes for LMTs and has a YouTube channel where she shares techniques, tips, trade secrets and interviews with educators in the field. Heather is passionate about the healing craft of massage.

11/24/2025

The body doesn’t respond to force, it responds to safety.
Real healing happens in the quiet moments when intention meets compassion.

What: Gentle, therapeutic massage designed to reduce pain, ease muscle tension, calm the nervous system, and support whole-body recovery

Who: Anyone living with pain, inflammation, autoimmune flare-ups, or recovery swelling

When: When your body needs relief without overwhelm

Why: Because pressure can shut the body down, intention opens it

Where: In a nurturing space where healing feels accessible

How: With slow strokes, lymphatic activation, breathwork support

Feel the difference of gentle, intentional healing.
Visit 🌐tmcstpete.com to book your session.

11/21/2025

It’s Friday your body knows it before your brain does.
If your shoulders are up by your ears and your gut feels tight… that’s your system asking for a reset.

Fridays aren’t just the end of the week, they’re a checkpoint.
A moment where your body reveals how well you treated it Monday through Thursday.

Here’s a little lifestyle truth I teach my clients:

🧠 What: Your lymphatic and digestive systems work best when you slow down and release tension.
👩‍🏫 Who: Anyone juggling work, family, stress, or chronic inflammation.
📅 When: Especially at the end of a busy week when your nervous system is overstimulated.
📍 Where: At home with simple stretches… or on my table with targeted therapy.
💡 Why: Because a calm nervous system = better immunity, better digestion, better sleep.
👐 How I help: With gentle, effective lymphatic + massage techniques that reset the body from the inside out.

This weekend, give your body what it’s been whispering for all week: space, breath, and support. And if you need help tuning back in, I’m here.

Start your weekend grounded, calm, and pain-free. Your body will thank you by Monday.

11/20/2025

If your mid-back and neck feel tight, achy, or “stuck,” your muscles might not just be tense, they might be fatigued, hypoxic, and begging for fresh blood and movement.

This is where targeted manual work makes all the difference.
In sessions like mine, we assess and treat the deeper layers of the cervical and thoracic region by:

🧭 What: Mobilizing the scapula, releasing those tight “rubber-band” fibers in the neck, and restoring healthy circulation to overworked muscles like the levator scapulae and semispinalis.
👩‍⚕️ Who: Anyone dealing with desk-posture strain, stress tension, or chronic mid-back tightness.
📅 When: Ideal for weekly or bi-weekly care, especially during high-stress or high-screen-time seasons.
📍 Where: At Therapeutic Massage Center in St. Petersburg, FL where anatomy and skilled hands meet.
💡 Why: Because pain isn’t a lifestyle. Movement, oxygenation, and proper release help your body relax, recover, and regain balance.
👐 How: Gentle, precise, intentional techniques that free the tissue not force it.

“Pain softens when circulation returns and your body remembers how to breathe again.”

Ready to feel your neck and mid-back light again?
👉 Book your session today and experience pain relief that actually lasts.
Visit 🌐tmcstpete.com for details.

11/19/2025

If your mid-back screams and your neck feels like wires, this technique is for you.
One simple scapula reset can unlock muscles most therapists miss.

Ever wonder why your mid-back aches after hours at a desk, in the car, or on your phone?
It’s often server’s syndrome, when the upper back and neck muscles tighten like rubber bands and refuse to let go.

Here’s what I do in session:
✨ I cradle the scapula and gently mobilize it to create space
✨ Then I sink into those tiny stabilizer muscles, the ones that hide under bigger layers
✨ I scrub, glide, and lift to bring fresh blood, oxygen, and movement back into the system
✨ The result? Overworked fibers finally turn off so the nervous system can calm down

It’s a simple technique but when done with precision, it can change a person’s whole posture and pain pattern.

🧠 What it helps:
Mid-back tension • Tech neck • Stiffness from overuse • Stress-driven spasms

👩‍🏫 Who it’s for:
Anyone stuck at a desk, parents holding little ones, athletes, and yes — massage therapists, too.

📍 Where it works best:
Supine or sidelying setups so the scapula can be truly lifted and mobilized.

⏳ When to use it:
At the start of a session to warm tissues or at the end to unwind stubborn tension.

💡 Why it matters:
Most neck pain starts in the upper back. When you free the scapula, you free the neck.

👐 How I use it in practice:
Slow pace, deep listening, and intentional contact the combination that turns technique into therapy.

If you want more technique tutorials and real-world applications from an educator who’s been practicing since 2003, follow along or join me in an upcoming class.

11/18/2025

Massage is more than a skill, it’s an art of healing.
And in 2026… something is coming that will elevate the way we learn, practice, and experience this profession.

A quiet transformation is already in motion, one that will inspire therapists, empower students, and reshape what “excellence” looks like in our industry.

The countdown starts now.
🕰 Official announcement dropping January 2026.

👉 Follow and turn on notifications, you won’t want to miss what’s next.

11/17/2025

Every massage therapist learns how to move tissue.
but only the great ones learn how to move people.

Presence is an advanced skill.
It can’t be memorized, rushed, or faked.
It’s the way you breathe with your client,
the intention behind your touch,
and the safety you create the moment they step into your space.

What we do with our hands matters
but how we show up changes the entire session.

For clients seeking deeper relief, nervous system regulation,
or support during recovery, presence is everything.

🌀 Who this is for: LMTs who want to elevate their craft
🌀 Why it matters: Healing happens when technique meets intention
🌀 Where it leads: Better outcomes, loyal clients, and meaningful work
🌀 How to apply: Slow down. Listen. Let the body speak first.

✨ Follow for more massage wisdom, technique breakdowns, and educator insights.
✨ Share this with an LMT who inspires you.
👉 Visit 🌐tmcstpete.com for details.

11/14/2025

✨ Friday Flow Check ✨

Your body’s been carrying you all week, have you paused to listen to it today? 🌿
Tension in your shoulders, jaw, or gut isn’t random. It’s your body whispering for a reset before it starts to shout.

Move gently. Hydrate deeply. Breathe intentionally.
Small choices today create a body that thanks you tomorrow. 💫

👉 Follow for weekly insights that help you reconnect with your body, one mindful moment at a time.
👉 Visit 🌐tmcstpete.com for details.

11/13/2025

Unlock the Shoulders: Supine Stretch Mastery

Tight shoulders? Limited range of motion? This supine horizontal abduction and extension stretch targets the shoulder adductors and flexors, the muscles responsible for pulling the arm across the body and forward.

✨ This technique helps:

Improve mobility in the shoulder girdle

Release tension from postural strain or desk work

Restore balanced movement and posture

🧠 What: A gentle, controlled stretch for improved flexibility and alignment
👐 Who: Massage therapists, movement practitioners, and anyone seeking shoulder freedom
📍 Where: Integrate into your table work or self-care practice
💡 Why: Because better mobility means better performance in both your work and your wellness.

Ready to master functional, pain-relieving techniques like this?
👉 Follow Massage Center for more tutorials, anatomy tips, and CE updates.
👉 Visit 🌐tmcstpete.com for details.

11/12/2025

Your feet are your foundation and they tell your whole body’s story.
In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to stretch, mobilize, and reawaken the foot’s structure boosting circulation, flexibility, and balance.

💡 Why it matters: Warming the tissues before deeper work not only enhances your massage results but also helps detect imbalances before they lead to pain or injury.

Whether you’re a massage therapist refining your technique or someone who simply wants to move better, this is where healing begins, one step at a time.

👣 Because when the feet feel good, the whole body follows.

👉 Watch, learn, and save this for your next session.
📅 Follow Massage Center for more anatomy-based, feel-better tutorials.

11/11/2025

Massage therapists, get ready. 💥
Something extraordinary is unfolding for our industry in 2026, and it’s going to change the way we teach, learn, and practice bodywork forever.

This isn’t just another trend or technique, it’s a movement built on skill, science, and soul.
If you’ve ever felt called to go deeper in your craft, your moment is coming.

💡 What: A groundbreaking announcement for the massage community
👩‍🏫 Who: For therapists, educators, and healers who are ready to evolve
📅 When: Official announcement drops January 2026
📍 Where: Right here, stay tuned!
🔥 Why: Because mastery deserves momentum and the next chapter of massage is about to begin.

Time to stretch beyond what you know. ⏳

Follow for the reveal, trust us, you’ll want to be part of this first.
Turn on post notifications and stay tuned for January 2026.

11/10/2025

Every body tells a story not through words, but through tension, restriction, and rhythm.
The whispers show up first: a stiff neck, a dull ache, a breath that feels shorter than it should.

As therapists, our art lies in listening early before those whispers turn into pain that shouts.

✨ What: A reminder that true mastery starts with awareness and prevention.
👩‍🏫 Who: For every LMT who knows that intuition and anatomy work hand in hand.
📅 When: Every session, every client, every time you place your hands with intention.
📍 Where: On the table, in your classroom, and within every mindful touch.
💡 Why: Because healing isn’t just about fixing what’s broken, it’s about noticing what’s asking for care.
👐 How: By slowing down, feeling deeper, and trusting your hands to hear what the body is trying to say.

Discover how to hear with your hands.
👉 Visit 🌐tmcstpete.com for details.

11/06/2025

Ever wonder why shoulder pain seems to linger no matter how much you stretch?

It’s not always about the joint, it’s often about the rotator cuff, a group of small but mighty stabilizers that keep your shoulder moving smoothly.

In this hands-on assessment, we locate the spine of the scapula, palpate the supraspinatus above and the infraspinatus and teres minor below, the true “engine room” of shoulder mobility.

When these muscles tighten or develop trigger points, movement becomes limited, discomfort grows, and performance drops.

This isn’t just anatomy, it’s the art of listening to structure.
Every precise palpation tells a story of tension, imbalance, and potential relief waiting to happen.

✨ What: Assess and treat the rotator cuff for optimal shoulder health
👩‍🏫 Who: Massage therapists and bodyworkers mastering shoulder anatomy
📍 Where: Therapeutic Massage Center • St. Petersburg, FL
💡 Why: Because understanding anatomy is the first step to transforming pain into potential
👐 How: Palpate with purpose. Treat with intention. Heal with precision.

💬 “Anatomy is the map. Touch is the compass.” — Heather Graeme

Want to refine your palpation skills and elevate your results?
Explore free tutorials on YouTube Massage Center.
👉 Visit 🌐tmcstpete.com for details.

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235 31st Street N
Saint Petersburg, FL
33713

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm

Telephone

+17276433318

Website

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About Us The Therapeutic Massage Center was created to fill a niche for personalized bodywork to relieve pain from soft tissue dysfunction. Not every body is the same nor is every body in the same state of health. Our therapists have years of experience in a variety of modalities and are able to offer a session specifically suited for your needs.

Heather Graeme is owner/operator of the Therapeutic Massage Center and has been a licensed therapist since 2003. She is an instructor at the Cortiva Institute and teaches continuing education classes to LMT’s both locally and nationally. Her colleagues at TMC are also Cortiva instructors who have over 50 years’ experience combined!

We guarantee you will feel better! It’s our passion and our business to know your therapeutic needs!