Healthy Touch Heals

03/12/2026

One of the greatest gifts you can give your body during a massage is silence.

When conversation quiets, your nervous system has the opportunity to shift into the parasympathetic state - the bodies natural mode for rest, repair, and healing. In this state, breathing deepens, muscle soften, circulation improves, and the mind begins to settle.

Of course communication is always welcome if something needs adjusting, but many clients find that allowing the session to unfold in peaceful quiet helps the body fully receive the work.

Sometimes the most powerful healing happens when words fade and the body is simply allowed to rest . 

03/10/2026

At Healthy Touch Heals, every session is tailored to what your body needs most. I draw from several therapeutic techniques that work together to restore balance, relieve pain, and invite deep relaxation. Here are some of the ways I support your body’s natural healing:

✨ Swedish Massage
Gentle, flowing strokes help increase circulation, calm the nervous system, and melt away stress. Swedish massage is wonderful for relaxation while also nourishing the muscles and tissues of the body.

✨ Trager® Approach
This beautiful, gentle method uses rhythmic movement and rocking to remind the body what freedom and ease feel like. Trager work helps release deeply held tension patterns and often leaves people feeling lighter, more spacious, and peaceful.

✨ Myofascial Release
Our bodies are wrapped in a web of connective tissue called fascia. When this tissue becomes tight or restricted, it can cause pain and limited movement. Myofascial release uses slow, sustained pressure to soften restrictions and restore natural mobility.

✨ Trigger Point Therapy
Sometimes small “knots” in the muscles create pain that radiates to other areas of the body. Trigger point therapy works directly with these areas to relieve pain, improve movement, and help muscles return to healthy function.

✨ Reflexology
Specific points on the feet correspond to organs and systems throughout the body. Reflexology gently stimulates these points to support circulation, relaxation, and overall balance within the body.

Each session is a thoughtful blend of these techniques, guided by listening to your body and honoring what it needs that day.

Healing happens when the body feels safe, supported, and cared for.

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03/05/2026

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03/04/2026

Hello,
Since there have been many new followers to my page this week, let me introduce myself:
I'm Shawna— a Licensed Massage Therapist and Board Certified practitioner with 30 years of experience right here in our small community of Clear Lake, Iowa.

I named my practice Healthy TOUCH Heals because I truly believe in those three words. Touch is one of our most fundamental human needs, and therapeutic massage is one of the most powerful tools we have for healing — mind, body, and spirit.

Over the next few weeks, I want to share some of what I've learned over three decades working with clients just like you. No sales pitch — just honest education about how massage therapy can support your health and wellbeing.

I'd love to know:
Have you ever tried massage therapy?
What brought you to it?
What’s kept you curious about it?

02/27/2026

Your body works hard for you every single day—regular massage therapy helps it keep up ✨

Consistent sessions can reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, support better posture, enhance recovery from workouts, and lower stress levels.

Over time, massage isn’t just a luxury—it becomes part of a proactive wellness routine that helps prevent pain instead of just reacting to it.

Think of it as maintenance for your body and mind. When you invest in regular care, you move better, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced overall.

Prioritize your well-being. Your future self will thank you.

01/14/2026

12/31/2025

Here is your encouragement to take time today to honor the year 2025. These journal prompts are from my Life Coach mentor Jay Shetty. He has the number 1 health podcast called On Purpose.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Healthy Touch Heals ✨

On this holy day, we remember the mystical heart of Jesus Christ, a teacher of compassion, presence, and healing love. Many stories tell of him laying hands on the sick, restoring not only bodies, but dignity, belonging, and hope. His touch was never rushed or forceful; it was reverent, and rooted in love.

At Healthy Touch Heals, I honor this ancient lineage of healing through hands—where touch is prayerful, intentional, and guided by deep listening. May this season remind us that healing is not something we do to one another, but something that unfolds when we meet each other with tenderness and care.

May you feel held, peaceful, and gently restored this Christmas.
✨🎄

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12/23/2025