Healwell

Touch. Teach. Advocate. We touch people affected by illness. We teach massage therapists how to provide care safely and effectively.

We advocate for access to that care and for a broader role for massage therapists in healthcare. We all do better when we all do better. Effective, human-centered care is far from standard. Healwell partnerships provide care that prioritizes personal connection, quality of life and outcomes that are valuable from both the patient and provider perspective. We know that this kind of care does not exist in a vacuum and it never relies on a single discipline. When Healwell was founded in 2009, we did not fully understand how interdependent we all are as humans caring for humans. Over the years, as we have partnered with organizations, patients, family caregivers, researchers and others in ways that have opened our eyes to the need to be deeply collaborative. Thoughtful consideration and solutions to issues of racism, equity, access, inclusion and social justice are essential to the path forward toward health, even in the presence of disease. Our programs create and leverage unique synergies between research, service and education to bring all of health care, including massage therapy, to a higher level. A level that humanizes every single human. A level that listens generously. A level that redefines what it means to care. Our hands-on partnerships function not only as sites of compassionate clinical excellence where massage therapy shines its own light, but also augments the value of interventions that have long been considered standard. These collaborations also function as real world labs where we conduct research about important measures like self-efficacy, what it's like to be sick and what it's like to care for people who are sick. They are also our teaching labs where massage therapists and other providers who want to learn with us about how to cultivate deep self-awareness, effective, kind communication skills and personal accountability. Healwell is challenging the traditional silos of health care disciplines to create distinctive opportunities for interdisciplinary education and practice. We know that we'll go farther together, we'll create a broader impact in community and we also know that changing the world is just more fun with friends than it could ever be going it alone.

01/26/2026

When someone puts words to how massage made them feel, it reminds us why this work matters so deeply.
These moments of comfort, relief, and connection stay with people long after the session ends.

01/23/2026

Today is International Integrative Health Day 🌍

Integrative health reminds us that healing is never just about one system, one treatment, or one moment. It’s about honoring the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—and recognizing the power of compassionate, collaborative care.

At Healwell, we see this every day. When massage therapy is integrated into medical settings, it supports not only physical comfort, but emotional resilience, dignity, and connection—for patients, families, and care teams alike.

Today, we celebrate the practitioners, educators, and healthcare partners around the world who believe healing happens best when care is human, thoughtful, and whole.

Here’s to integrative health—and to the ripples of healing it creates in communities everywhere. 💙

01/23/2026

WE’RE SO CLOSE!
ENROLLMENT CLOSES IN FEBRUARY! (link in the comments)
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE (ANYWHERE IN THE US) WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE NEUROPATHY CAUSED BY CHEMOTHERAPY?
Our partners at Mayo Clinic are seeking adult volunteers who have moderate to severe chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) to participate in a study to assess the impact of a family caregiver massage technique that may help cancer survivors with CIPN.
You may be eligible to participate if you:
· Are 18+ years of age
· Have been treated with certain kinds of chemotherapy for any type of cancer at least 6 months ago
· Have moderate to severe symptoms of CIPN (numbness, tingling, or discomfort in the hands or feet)
· Are not currently receiving massage therapy as part of your care
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ENROLLMENT DETAILS IN THE COMMENTS.

01/19/2026

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught us that doing what is right doesn’t wait for the perfect moment—it happens now.

Today, we reflect on his legacy and recommit ourselves to equity, dignity, and care in all that we do.

01/16/2026

This is your final chance to join the Healwell Homecoming: Body & Soul Insiders list before we share something special with our insiders next week.

If massage therapy is more than technique for you—if it’s about presence, relationship, and meaningful care—Homecoming is being created with you in mind. Insiders get first access to announcements, early bird pricing, and behind-the-scenes updates before we go public.

Once the announcement goes out, the list closes and the moment passes.

👉 Join the Insiders list now and be the first to know what’s coming. (check the comments/bio)

Come home to the work. Body & Soul.

01/13/2026

Our 2026 live courses are here—and we can’t wait to learn together again.

From A Year to Live to Pediatric, Oncology, Postsurgical, and Hospital-Based Massage, plus Healwell Homecoming: Body & Soul, these offerings are designed to support skilled, compassionate care where it matters most.

Browse the course catalog or join our Homecoming Insiders list to stay in the loop on upcoming classes.

We hope to see you in the room. 💛

01/12/2026

These quotes are more than feedback—it’s a reminder.
A reminder that being touched with care can change someone’s entire day, even in the middle of serious illness.
These moments ripple outward to families, caregivers, and care teams.

01/08/2026

Mentorship You Won’t Find in Textbooks

Some things can’t be learned from anatomy charts or protocols.

This interactive course offers the rare opportunity to learn from a massage crone—someone who brings decades of lived experience, discernment, and ethical practice into the room.

Together, we’ll explore:
• Professional communication and boundaries
• Internal dialogue, self-care, and sustainability
• What clients are truly paying you for
• Ethics, policies, and real-world decision-making

Expect reflection, conversation, and wisdom passed from experience—not theory alone.

🌿 payment plan available

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01/07/2026

Something special is coming… 👀

This fall, Healwell is bringing together massage therapists, bodyworkers, and educators for a gathering rooted in connection, learning, and soul-level nourishment.

Before we open registration, we’re creating an Insiders list for people who want first access to details and early bird pricing.

Want to be the first to know?

👉 Join the Homecoming Insiders email list link in comments...

01/06/2026

Who's ready to snuggle up with Cal Cates... and their own mortality?

21 CEs for healthcare professionals, not just MTs
6 days of highly interactive exploration of authenticity, presence, and mortality.
Seats are limited...
Join today!

01/05/2026

When patients speak, we listen.
Their words tell us that massage therapy isn’t “extra”—it’s essential.
Thank you for helping us bring comfort, dignity, and connection to people when they need it most.

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2300 Wilson Boulevard, Ste 700
Arlington, VA
22201

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+17036621603

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http://www.healwell.org/

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