Positive Pressure Therapeutic Massage

Positive Pressure Therapeutic Massage I’m Hillary, a licensed massage therapist and I love what I do!

The best part is affecting my clients in a positive way and watching those good vibes ripple out to touch others.

01/29/2025

Well, since I opened the debate between vetiver and lavender, it’s time to give lavender some attention. If you know me, you’ll know I’ll take vetiver over lavender any day. Just like vetiver, lavender promotes peaceful sleep. I’m not a fan of the flower, but I know many people LOVE that floral scent and the relaxing, calming qualities it brings. Fun fact: it is one of the very few essential oils you can use directly on your skin, though I always recommend diluting with some carrier oil. It’s been used as a perfume, as a medicine, as a seasoning for centuries. Don’t you dare offer me a lavender latte- flowers are not for eating!

01/21/2025

I love Vetiver. Only second to bergamot, it is absolutely a favorite essential oil. Guys- you know I like to research, right? You know I’m having fun looking up the random facts about each of these essential oils, right? Well, I learned a lot about vetiver. It comes from a grass, not a tree like I had originally believed. The longer the grass has to grow and develop the roots, the better the essential oil is. The oil has a rather thick consistency and is difficult to get a drop out of the bottle, or else I’d diffuse it all the time. It is sweet and earthy and it makes you sleepy- even more so than lavender. I’ve found that people have stronger opinions about lavender- pro or con- where vetiver is more acceptable to everyone. I’d diffuse it for every massage, if only I could get it out of the bottle!

01/14/2025

Week 2: Cedarwood. Specifically, eastern redcedar. Guess what it smells like? Trees. This one can be a bit strong, so I usually add a drop or two of cedarwood to something else- usually citrusy. It’s warm and relaxing so I think it balances with the bright zestiness of citruses well. And I love a practical essential oil- when you don’t have a cedar chest, just put some drops of cedarwood EO on some cotton balls and throw them in your closets! They will help prevent moths from attacking stored clothing.

01/07/2025

We're kicking off 2025 with something I've been wanting to do for a long time: Essential Oil of the Week posts! I love diffusing essential oils at the office and at home; I love sharing them with my clients. My goal is to provide some info for some favorites and some less common oils throughout the year. I'm going to start with my most favorite: BERGAMOT. It's calming, uplifting, citrusy sweet and it's in my favorite tea. I put it in my diffuser when I am feeling a bit too keyed-up and off-kilter.

What do you think? What essential oils are your favorites and what would you like to see next?

Let's help Amy get started by filling her Tuesdays. Get $10 off when you book with her now!She may be new here, but Amy ...
04/06/2022

Let's help Amy get started by filling her Tuesdays. Get $10 off when you book with her now!

She may be new here, but Amy is not new to massage therapy. She comes with years of experience and she knows her stuff! I've been learning so much from working with her over the past few months as we trade massages and talk about the industry. I'm so excited to share her expertise with you!

Positive Pressure Therapeutic Massage is a limited liability company owned by me, Hillary. I'm a licensed massage therapist who loves to be the small positive change in clients' lives. My favorite part of my job is seeing my clients leave with a refreshed positive attitude.

BIG news: PPTM is growing! Welcome Amy Swank to the team! Book with her on Tuesdays: https://www.positivepressuretm.com/...
03/30/2022

BIG news: PPTM is growing!
Welcome Amy Swank to the team! Book with her on Tuesdays: https://www.positivepressuretm.com/services
(And more info coming soon!)

Positive Pressure Therapeutic Massage is a limited liability company owned by me, Hillary. I'm a licensed massage therapist who loves to be the small positive change in clients' lives. My favorite part of my job is seeing my clients leave with a refreshed positive attitude.

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Beaver Falls, PA
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What is PPTM?

Positive Pressure Therapeutic Massage is a limited liability company owned by me, Hillary. I'm a licensed massage therapist who loves to be the small positive change in clients' lives. My favorite part of my job is seeing my clients leave with a refreshed positive attitude and knowing that they, in turn, are going to spread some positivity to whomever they touch. I work hard to help relieve pain and stress that my clients experience and I couldn't ask for a better vocation. When everyone is told to be the change they wish to see in the world, I listen. Through therapeutic massage and techniques including cupping, trigger point, deep tissue, and gentle Swedish massage, I am the catalyst of positivity.

I’m from North Sewickley township of Beaver County, PA, and I graduated from Riverside High School. I received a BA in History from Westminster College where I participated in many on campus organizations including my two favorites: Equestrian Team and Greek life. Upon graduating, I gained employment aligned with my post graduate goals, though it never felt like I truly fit in within the nonprofit, corporate, or retail worlds. My life came to a screeching halt thanks to a severe bout of tonsilitis. (Just kids get that right? ha ha, no) I had the opportunity to consider what type of work environment would actually make me happy. My criteria were few: 1. To NOT work in a cubicle with a desk, chair, or computer, 2. To help people in some medical way outside of a hospital or doctor’s office, 3. To work with people one on one (I’m an introvert with an aversion to crowds), and 4. To either be self employed or function autonomously. Massage therapy checked all those boxes.

From the very first day of class, I knew it was the right decision. It felt like I was a duck learning to swim for the first time- completely natural. I completed the massage therapy certificate from DCI Career Institute with a 4.0 GPA. I love the idea of helping individuals feel better in their own skin. Whether accomplishing this through giving a relaxing massage or addressing painful trigger points, I find my work to be deeply rewarding. I couldn't be happier owning my own business and doing my own thing. As someone who has always struggled with never completely fitting in, it is great to find a place where I belong. I treasure each and every one of my clients. I don’t know if they realize just how much of a positive effect they have on my life. I often come home from work with a full heart and feeling just as rejuvenated as I think (and hope) they feel. As for life outside of work, I’m married to my best friend John and we currently live here in our little corner of Western PA. We have twin tuxedo cats, Onyx and Nikola, and our newest addition Evangelina. Evie is a light gray tabby chonker who adopted us as her new parents one cold winter’s day. She saw “SUCKER” written all over our front door. The five of us enjoy snuggling in front of the fireplace with a good book or binge watching something streaming. John and I like to think we are adventurous and go kayaking and scuba diving together. My other hobbies include scrapbooking, crafting, baking, snacking, sewing, and enjoying the beauty of nature. I love to plant flowers though I’m not very good at keeping them alive. My favorite place is my deck in early summer, surrounded by the shady trees and blooming flowers.