Whitefish Massage Therapy, LLC

04/17/2026

Hi Everyone~

I have returned and am back in the office after a combined 3 weeks hiatus for Spring Break and care giving for Mom after knee surgery. She's doing great! After 9 days, she already had 91 degrees of bend, and by the time I left, she was managing her meds on her own, with help of Dad, able to get in and out of the car, and reset her Nice machine wrap on her own. Even so, it's going to be a slow road of healing, as many of you know from your own surgeries. I'm so grateful I was able to take the necessary time off to go help her through the first 2 weeks.

The picture in the header is of the beach from Hammonassett Beach State Park, the largest State Park in Connecticut, where I spent time recharging for some nature time. On the Long Island Sound, with lots of seashells, it made for a lovely mini day trip to walk, rest, and meditate, only 15 minute drive from where my folks live.

NEWS AND SCHEDULE

My schedule is open and ready for you! I feel rested after the pause and look forward to reconnecting with you. As always, please reach out if you have trouble finding a time that works for your schedule, so we can find a time to accommodate your needs.

While I was gone, I completed the 8 week University of Vermont Certificate Program training for End of Life Doula. The skills learned and practiced through the deep dive curriculum will be of service in every day life, as well as however I am called to serve in the realm of death awareness, education, preparation and support. I anticipate collaborating with other local doulas and organizations, and opening to the organic evolution of this offering.

The latest research shows how effective mindfulness practices, meditation and intentional movement can be for mental health and holistic wellbeing. I can help you design practices that you can gently weave into your daily lives to tend to yourself.

I'm very aware of how much grief and stress people are carrying with them. I am available to help, through one on one sessions for Mindful Grieving, with meditation and movement, combined with a massage session. Also, stay tuned for group sessions to practice together. Wednesdays and Thursdays are the days that I have available for the 1:1 sessions. If this interests you, please contact me directly, so we can make a plan and set some intentions.

MOTHER'S DAY IS COMING!

Remember, Mom's love receiving Massage Gift Certificates for her special day. You can purchase her gift online on my website. Current rates remain $110/hour, $150/ 90 min.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

With Love,
Jen

03/07/2026

Hi Everyone~

I hope each of you are doing well this drippy Saturday afternoon. I've got some broth brewing, to be ready to use in one of my favorite soups, loaded Minestrone. YUM. I'll include a recipe below!

SCHEDULE for MARCH and Early APRIL

Two weeks of school remains until Spring Break, the week of March 23rd-27th. I may be around that week for a few appointments, but will be prioritizing being available for my family and spontaneous adventures.

I will also be gone March 31st-April 14th to help my Mother recover from the first few weeks post knee surgery. So, now is your chance to get yourself scheduled before I peel out for awhile. I have lots of openings the next few weeks. If those times don't work for you, please reach out and let me know, and I'll see where we can adjust to accommodate you.

NEWS TO SHARE

Building upon recent personal experience, and anticipating the inevitable cycle of life, I am 4 weeks into an 8 week Professional Certificate Training with the University of Vermont to be an End of Life/Death Doula. This training has been remarkably applicable to LIFE, and enriching in the ways presence, listening, and showing up in our lives more fully for those around us. It's been consuming, challenging, deep and worth every part of my investment.

As I'm at the halfway mark, I'll continue to be integrating and feeling into the path as it unfolds with these refined skills for my toolbox. One thing that I do know, is that there is so much value in reflecting on our life, intentions, goals, dreams, while we are vibrant; just as important as leaning into support and companionship when our time or of those we love approaches closure. It's heartful work, for each personally, and collectively, as this movement honors each individual and family holistically in their highest good during vulnerable and tender times.

If you're interested in learning more, please contact me and we can schedule some time to talk. I'll be finished on Easter, and will be available to discuss, answer questions mid April after I return from Connecticut.

NOW FOR SOME SOUP for the SOUL...

HOMEMADE CHICKEN BROTH--the quick way and the slow way

1 onion, quartered, skin on
1 leek, chopped into chunks
2 carrots
1 celery
3-5 cloves garlic
15 or so whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 chicken, bones, with meat stripped off separate for eating
some thyme, parsley, a couple of slices of lemon
optional-seaweed (I love adding seaweed to my stocks. I buy from the seaweedman.com, who wild-harvests from the Atlantic Ocean, just north of Acadia National Park in Maine.) If you are interested in some, let me know. I buy in bulk.

Put everything in vessel of your choice. Slow cook on the stove in a large stock pot or in a slow cooker. I like to use my pressure cooker, which accelerates cooking time. Simmer slow for several hours, or in pressure cooker, for as little as 30 min or as long as you have time to wait.

Strain and funnel into glass jars to use however you like.

JEN'S LOADED MINESTRONE SOUP

1 leek, white part, sliced
1 small fennel bulb, sliced
1 small onion, finely diced
3+ garlic cloves, minced
2 -3 carrots, diced
2-3 celery, diced
1 bay leaf
For meat if desired,
1 pound ground pork, or sweet Italian sausages (I like the Chopp Shoppe's) sliced
1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 28 oz can fire roasted crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken bone broth (or beef broth or veggie broth), more as needed
2 cups plus as desired chopped green cabbage
1 puck freezer pesto (I may and freeze in cupcake tins in summer!), or chopped fresh basil, or dried, to taste
salt and pepper
chopped parsley
parmesan

Sauté ground pork, if using, in olive oil until browned. Then add leek, onion, fennel, garlic and let those get softened, about 5-8 minutes. Add carrots and celery, sauteing for about 5 min. Next, add toms, broth and let things simmer for awhile, then add beans, cabbage, pesto and let cook some more. I usually accelerate this process after the initial sauté of veggies, adding the rest to the pressure cooker and letting it go for 15-20 min or so, with cabbage (or kale, spinach towards the end, after pressure, as I like that to have some crunch) Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve with fresh parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil and dark balsamic vinegar, and fresh crusty sourdough bread. Tastes even better on Day 2. I kind of eyeball my recipes rather than clear measurements, so if you have questions, let me know. Enjoy!

I look forward to seeing each of you soon.

With Love,
Jen

12/14/2025

Hi Everyone~

I hope all of you are well as we approach the time to gather, reflect, celebrate and connect with those you love.

ON ORDER for YOUR STOCKING STUFFING and WELLNESS GIFTS!

THERAPY BALLS!

For home self-care and travel, and times in between your massages!

I have on order more Coreageous Therapy Balls(excellent for addressing the holy trinity of core that we discuss so much-psoas, diaphram, QL-I can show you how) and Yoga Tune-Up Therapy Balls that will make excellent little gifts for yourself or another who loves TLC and self-care tools for their stocking! Reserve yours in a reply email and I'll save some for you. Should have them in hand later in the week.

SOPE, SALVE, ARNICA and GLITTER, oh my!

I'll have gift packs of festive favorites on hand. We can customize what you put in yours, as well. Gift Certificates, Biodegradable, locally made wearable glitter, Sopes, Salves, Arnica...who doesn't want a little of this sparkle under their tree?

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

I wanted to let you know that I added a few days each week over the holiday break to offer up some times for massages. On Tuesday, the 23rd I will be in and available for appointments. I am willing to pop back in on the 24th in the morning to meet up for any last minute gift purchases.

I also have the following Saturday the 27th, Tuesday the 30th, and Friday the 2nd as days to be in the studio. My family will be practicing the great art of Hygge and enjoying staycation in what we all can hope and pray for a Winter Wonderland and White Christmas. If there is an emergency outside of those times, I will be around, so contact me directly if necessary.

Warmth, peace, and deep gratitude to each of you and wishes for a very merry season for you and your loved ones, in all the ways that feel light and easeful in your hearts.

With Love,
Jen

Whitefish Massage Therapy, LLC
244 Spokane Ave, Suite 3, WHITEFISH, MT, 59937

07/17/2025

Hi Everyone!

Just a quick note to let you know that my schedule for next week is now available for online booking. I'll be in the office in the afternoons, 2 pm-5 or 6 pm, depending on the day, and Saturday morning until 1 or 2 pm..

I have witnessed some beautiful shifts in people this week, arriving with elevated nervous systems, extreme stress, and also general fatigue from life, then floating away in alignment with themselves and in deep relaxation.

Creating space in your life to pause and receive bodywork has wonderful benefits in helping the body to downshift, rebalance energy, and reconnect holistically, for your mind, body and spirit. It's not just about the muscles, it's a whole system reboot. When we are in balance and grounded within ourselves, we are in an optimal state in which to navigate the challenges of our lives.

I'm here for you! Schedule here:
https://book.squareup.com/appointments/m3vmoiwrcha8bm/location/DTXV7KY6TDMHV/services

See you soon~

Jen

Square Bookings Flow

09/01/2024

Online Scheduling is updated! Book your next massage with me here:👇🏽🦋 See you soon~

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04/10/2024

Time to Schedule Your Spring Tune Up Massage!

Hi Everyone!

Now is a great time to connect in with yourself as we start building our energy for the outward and upward flow of Spring and Summer seasons.

Massage plus recalibration for your whole self, physical body, energetic, mental and if we get quiet enough, even your spirit body which is always present in the depths of you.

We can discuss yoga, movement patterns, seasonal attunement dietary tips and maybe even a recipe or two.

Can't wait to share more healing time with you on this precious path of life.

With Peace and Love,

Jen

01/24/2024

Howdy! I'm excited to announce that our friend Carlos Florey, LMT will be joining our studio to see clients for Apres Hours, Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can schedule online here: https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/WMTGH7

Welcome Carlos!

01/11/2024

Brrr...You know it's cold out when Whitefish School District calls off school! My studio is closed for the weekend to snuggle in with my family. Stay warm and see you soon! ❄️🔥💙

11/26/2023

Good Morning,

I'm sending each of you warm wishes with a smile and thoughts of gratitude this beginning of holiday season! I hope your holiday weekend has been fulfilling with both delicious food and most importantly connection time with those you love.

I spent time in the forest this weekend and set an intention to keep creating space for myself to breathe, pause, see the beauty all around me, and drop into the heart space of gratitude. I don't know about you, but I have realized that my nervous system requires some latitude to downshift into the space of calm and deep listening which often opens me to that space where gratitude, light and love can flow through me.

It's kind of what happens during massage. Becoming deeply present with the person and feeling into what the body is needing in that moment. I love how we have gotten to know each other over the years, can catch up with authenticity about life and also surrender to a place of quiet so that healing, rest and reorientation to center can happen.

Truly, I feel grateful to witness you on your journeys in life and for your trust in me to be part of your wellness team.

There are three "full weeks" of school before Christmas break. I have myself on the books Tuesday through Saturdays. Over the last weeks of December, I will be here, though over holiday week, will be adjusting schedule to build in family and forest time.

Gift Certificates are available online or I can meet up in town for a printed copy. If you want to buy a package for someone for the holidays, I can offer a little discount.

Three 90-minute Massages for $375 ($125 each vs $140)

Ten Pack of 90 minute Massages $1200 ($120 each vs. $140)

ALSO~We are having an online sale for www.sopeshop.com. Everything is 20% off. The discount is applied during checkout. I can also take orders for custom gift packs, so let me know and we'll get them ready for you for party favors or host gifts for holiday time!

Have a wonderful Sunday! I'm off to get my act together and do some preparations for the week ahead and to decorate the porch to brighten up this grey day.

See you soon,
Jen

10/01/2023

Preparing to run.

I am creating a daily or almost daily jogging ritual. Many insights to learn from my body, breath, movement patterns, and mindfulness.

Come on in to see me, and I'll support you with your improving your functionality with massage, self care techniques and maybe even a recipe or two. Schedule online! whitefishmassagetherapy.com 💛🎶✨️💪🏽 care

06/30/2023

Happy Summertime, people! Feels like we have a mellower pace around town, which is a welcome change after the last few summers of record breaking numbers. AND, let's take a moment to pause in gratitude for our clear skies! I'm feeling it for the midwest and east coast people who are getting the unusual weather from the fires to the north. Hang in there! May the truth of impermanence and the constant cycling of change help you through.

A Few Announcements:

I have released my schedule online again through the month of July to help streamline things for everyone. Also, starting July 1, I'm giving myself a little raise. With costs being what they are, and not having adjusted in several years, it feels like a fair time to do so. Hourly is going to from $90 to $95/hr and the 90 min, which has been discounted for years at $125, is bumping to $140. I am open to pre-purchasing a series and to supporting you with sliding scale, if this feels like a hardship. Please discuss with me as it is my intention to keep my treatments accessible for all.

Hope to see you soon! Have a fabulous holiday weekend filled with warmth, movement, fabulous food, and the right amount of play and rest so you feel nourished and balanced.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jen