Meet the therapist
Hannah Swalander, OWNER/LMT
Hi, my name is Hannah. I have been a massage therapist for 22 years. I had never thought of a career in massage until I reaped the benefits. I was working as a police dispatcher for almost 6 years when I got a headache; a headache that lasted every day for a year. Doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong, muscle relaxers did nothing, and physical therapy didn’t help. At the urgings of my sister, I went and saw a massage therapist who specialized in therapeutic massage. For the first time in over a year, I was pain free. As I continued to receive massage, I became intrigued with the natural healing of massage. One year later, I quit my full-time job and dove into the schooling and training to become a massage therapist.
My approach to massage is true therapy. My goal is to elicit change in the muscle fibers. Yes, you still receive the positive side effects of massage such as relaxation, the ability to sleep better, increased circulation, etc., however, I love to get my fingers, arms, hands, and elbows in to the tissue to “retrain” it so you have less pain, more movement, and basically feel better.
In massaging as long as I have, I have learned that where the pain is being felt is rarely the source of that pain. Finding that source and “retraining” it to function and move properly, or to “let go” is where my true passion lies. I pride myself in providing a rehabilitative/medical massage that heals and relaxes.
I am an Arizona native, and have been married for 15 years to the most amazing man in the world. In the 18 years we have been together, we have traveled within the United States and abroad, have taken multiple motorcycle trips around southern AZ, and have loved returning to our beloved Hawaii (where we were married), to celebrate our anniversary. We have finally admitted to ourselves, that we are empty nesters and enjoy spending the weekends at home with our loveable and silly dog, or spending time with wonderful friends dining and dancing. We try to live a full life, balanced with health, fitness, play, work, and ice cream
Snapshot
Massage therapy is one of my passions. I absolutely love working with the muscles, using a combination of techniques, to help my client feel better and have less pain. The icing on the cake, is that in addition to decreased pain, my client experiences the gift of relaxation as well. Today is always a good day for massage!
Hannah's Philosophy
Hannah's Therapeutic Massage
Self care is the first step to being healthy. Massage therapy is a wonderful way to get you on the road to health and well-being. It reintroduces you to your body, it helps you re-connect with your body, and aids in the overall self-care, self-healing process.
Therapist Who Cares
Making sure you are listened to and that your needs are met are of utmost importance to me. Although not all results from massage are immediate, it is my wish for you, that you feel better after your massage..
Experienced Knowledge
I have 22 years experience as a licensed massage therapist. Listening to your needs, while utilizing my knowledge and training, it is my goal is to help you feel better, to help you reap the benefits of massage, and to help you feel restored.