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Nourishing Bodywork and Massage
Is consistent pain affecting your life? We help women over 50 who have had surgery: knee, abdominal, or pelvis surgery - colectomy, C-Section, heart surgery, MS, fibromyalgia, and migraine transition through menopause with ease and strong bones.
Our specialized clinical massage therapy and foundational nutrition support services are designed to help you build your connective tissues while addressing the unique challenges of hot flashes, joint pain, migraines, pelvic floor tightness, knee pain, fatigue, deep tissue pelvic or abdominal pain.
These symptoms can worsen joint conditions like fibromyalgia, collagen vascular disorder, MS, arthritis, and migraines. They can include swelling and color changes to your fingers and fingertips, trouble breathing or catching your breath.
We help reduce your discomfort, improve mobility, and promote overall well-being. Whether you’re seeking a one-time solution or ongoing support, we’re here to empower you on your journey to a pain-free life.
We use advanced massage techniques such as craniosacral, visceral manipulation, trigger point, and scar tissue therapy to bring that deep tissue release that massage alone does not provide and one your body would appreciate.
Key Features of our services:
- Individualized pain assessment and therapy plans.
- Gentle, effective techniques tailored to your condition.
- Collaborative care with doctors for testing when needed.
What else is on this page? You'll discover who we are, who we help, and why choosing us is the right step for your health. Then, you'll hear directly from our satisfied clients and get to know our expert practitioners. Also, you’ll have the opportunity to reach out to us with any questions you may have.
Finally, new clients can pay with a credit card when booking online. Returning clients can pay with Cash, Venmo, or Zelle. Venmo: is @HECMWellness. Zelle: is [email protected]. If you would like to request a special appointment time, please contact us. Click here to begin your journey to improved well-being together.
Our Mission at HECM Wellness
Our mission is to help you optimize your well-being and connective tissue strength through advanced massage programs, nutrition foundation balancing, and lifestyle support so that your wellness journey is one of transformation, not technique.
What Is A Clinical Massage Session Like?
With us, it is simple. If given sufficient time, you can tailor your therapeutic massage session to your body's needs during your massage. Here, we go deep to remove obstacles to your body's struggles. And, if you want to dive deeper into your body healing, we can order our doctor-preferred lab test so that you can also optimize your body by addressing the food that causes you pain and tailoring the supplements you take to work to your unique body.
Why Do I Need Clinical Massage and Nutrition Balancing?
Imbalance in deep soft body tissue translates into pelvic or butt pain, lower back pain, pain between shoulder blades, headache, migraines, tight muscles, multiple joint pain, muscle loss, rib pain, chronic fatigue, and tiredness or pain that we are not often aware of. If you've experienced any of these, please continue reading.
Are These Body Pain Serious?
Some of these could be real pain that we feel is not bad enough for a visit to the doctor. Yet, if nothing is done can lead to slow nagging and frustrating pain that massage alone cannot address as it progresses. Addressing them at the earliest stage is the best logical thing to do.
What Is The Worse Kind of Body Pain That Should Not Be Ignored?
The kind that result from soft connective tissues - The connective tissues are: fascial, bones, blood, muscles, ligaments, tendons and joint. Some of these connective tissues can be replaced or stitched up. However, for the soft connective tissues like the blood, fascial, and muscles, prevention is often better than cure.
What Are Some of The Best Preventive Care For Soft Tissue Pain?
Visceral Manipulation is one of my go-to steps to address deep tissue organ rebalancing. If you've had any kind of surgery in the torso eons ago. Or are experiencing pain after any surgery, such as heart or spine surgery. Postpartum pain like C-section and endometrial surgery. Gut discomfort such as constipation, diarrhea, headache, or any abdominal surgery like gall bladder removal or colectomy. Our work in deep soft tissue release would make a world of difference to how you feel.
What Are Some Other Massage and Bodywork Styles Best for Preventive Care?
Other techniques we use when you are experiencing a pull or tightness inside your body but you can't pinpoint where is: There are more out there, but these are the ones I geek on:
-Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy,
-Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy similar to sports massage
-Oncology Massage,
-Myofascial Release Therapy,
-Pre-Natal & Fertility Massage,
-Reflexology
-Manual Scar Therapy. And
-Functional Nutrition Approach to Bodywork and Massage.
Why Do I Need To Integrate Advanced Massage With Nutrition?
Working with 100s of clients, I find that most of us experience body pain that massage alone cannot address. For example, looking at my last blood work, the problem was that just because I fit into the statistical range of "normal" doesn't mean that I feel well. Most of us fit into this category. As a result, choosing to include functional nutrition testing to discover what else could be preventing your body from recovering as best as the body can is a no brainer. By working with me on the massage and bodywork and integrating tissue nutritional support will save you a lot of time and money guessing.
What Could Happen If I Combined Soft Tissue Bodywork with Nutrition Support?
When massage is combined with optimized soft tissue nutrition support, your body becomes easy to manage. The body will transition gracefully into menopause or andropause. What does it mean? No fear of fragile bone, broken bone with a fall. Prevent complications with any medical treatment.
How Can A Massage And Bodywork Therapist Help Me?
As a functional nutrition consultant specializing in massage and bodywork, WE Do Not Diagnose. Our goal is to help you relax, improve circulation and nutrient absorption, and increase your body's response to the food you eat. Recommend a lifestyle that can help you reduce or manage your pain so that you can prevent any metabolic, inflammatory state from occurring in the body. That way, you can continue doing the things you love with ease. Start your health journey by scheduling an appointment now.
If you're a woman struggling with abdominal, knee, and pain around your pelvis, ready to embrace wellness in a new way, we encourage you to book your session today. Let our massage and functional nutrition services help lead you toward a healthier, more balanced life. Your journey to lasting relief and vitality begins here. Please continue browsing to understand how we can support you.
Who We Serve... What We Do.
Who We Serve:
At HECM, we specialize in helping adults 50 and older who struggle with conditions such as multiple joint pain issues, recovering from surgery, chronic fatigue, persistent muscle tightness, auto injuries or unexplained back or rib pain, chest tightness, or difficulty breathing unrelated to heart issues. We are here to support your journey to better health.
What We Do:
We offer tailored integrative massage and bodywork solutions designed to support chronic pain recovery for andro-/menopausal men and women. Our advanced clinical massage and bodywork approaches include deep tissue massage, manual lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy, and visceral manipulation. These methods go beyond treating muscle pain—they also target restriction that causes nerve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve joint mobility.
To further enhance your healing, we can review your recent lab work to identify any nutritional deficiencies that may be impacting your recovery. Based on this, we create personalized wellness plans to accelerate your progress and help you feel better with each passing day.
Are you ready to take the first step toward relief? Contact us today to start your journey to improved health and well-being. Otherwise, please continue to browse.
For structural, functional nutrition support through menopause, we provide virtual one-on-one sessions, allowing us to focus solely on you. However, the bodywork session is an in-person service at our location in Falls Church, VA.
Envision Your Ideal Life:
Imagine reconnecting with loved ones, effortlessly managing stress, and relishing the activities you once enjoyed with your spouse or partner. Picture achieving a perfect work-life balance and staying healthy not just for yourself but also for your family.
Now, think of meeting friends for a drink, completely guilt-free, because you’re in control of your health and well-being. All of this is possible, and it’s on your terms.
Let’s make it happen together.
What Could Be Holding You Back?
Are you thinking, "I’m too old to start making changes"? Maybe you believe you don’t have the time or feel discouraged because you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to work for your condition. Perhaps the cost of testing seems too high, or you worry it will interrupt your other commitments. You might not like group programs or feel uncomfortable with online ones.
While these concerns are valid, understand that...
"Connective tissues are like the INTER-STATE of the body. For the menopausal phase, strengthening them increases flexibility and organ alignment and improves circulation and hormone function. You could save yourself expensive and painful heart surgery, joint surgery down the road"
Get Your Energy and Vitality Back
Regain Your Vitality Without Strenuous Exercise.
In our 50s, joint aches, muscle pain, and low energy can really slow one down. Imagine waking up refreshed, moving without pain, and having the energy to watch your children and grandchildren enjoy life again.
We’re here to help you ease pain, boost energy, and reclaim your vitality—no strenuous exercise is required. Let’s work together to bring back the comfort and energy you’ve been missing.
If this is you, we've got your back! We promise not to sound like your spouse. We make it simple for you to find lasting success.
Why our approach is different...
Genetically, we are all not built to run, jog, or muscle train all day. Some of us can't eat those foods we love to eat, while some of us have past injuries that unknowingly prevent us from moving as advised. We help you remove what causes your body's connective tissue to shrink, harden, or remain constantly in pain.
We provide:
- Nutritional Support: We uncover what's sabotaging your efforts to manage your heart health to connective tissue vitality.
- Personalized approach: Guided by lab testing as no one-size-fits-all approach. So, you develop a powerful vision of how transforming your health can improve your condition, happiness, and quality of life.
- Partnership: We discover which foods and lifestyle habits can help improve what is sapping your heart health to connective tissue vitality.
- Tools and Support: we give you the tools you need to address internal and external stress.
- Bodywork: Manually remove and educate you on Rebalancing your connective tissue health.
- Clarity: You'll get crystal clear on a step-by-step plan to improve your heart health to connective tissue vitality.
You'll be empowered to go on that bike ride with your spouse or watch your kids live their lives with their own spouse.
Meet Your Integrative Licensed Massage Therapist
Hi, Esi here,
I was born healthy even though I suffered from migraine and headaches as a kid. The most shocking discovery was when I was diagnosed as a sickle cell carrier. I was just one step from the dreaded sickle cell anemia.
Some would say I was born lucky, and I would say “I was lucky to be born” because that became my strength and passion in health and wellness. My luck almost ran out when I had a fetal accident. Unfortunately, the effect of the accident was on my neck.
I was in pain for years, and pain meds only made it worse. After several visits to my osteopath, he said, “I’ve done the best I can for you”. This was a blow because I didn’t know what else to do. From here, my health went down the drain, emotionally and mentally.
My family didn’t understand, my kids hated me because I wasn’t nice to be with anymore. I was thinking of packing up my marriage of 20 years…How could I be the loving and playful mom my husband and kids want me to be? How could I possibly help others as a massage therapist? I barely had enough energy to get through the day.
I tried asking friends and neighbors with family, but they were just as miserable as me. I tried pushing through and ignoring my pain…, but that made things worse. I settled for self-supplementation, realizing I was throwing money down the drain. The supplements worked for a short time, and I am back to square one.
I finally found a functional practitioner who listened and recommended tailored supplements to my unique body and needs…only then did I start feeling and seeing myself and showing love to others.
After several years of self-development work and 14 years of education, I’ve made it my mission to be a functional professional...You can come to ask questions, be listened to, and be given the answers you deserve.
As someone suffering from real physical pain, you no longer have to feel unheard or unsupported. You can, in fact, thrive in your life, feel good in your body, and be the person you’ve always dreamed of being.
I am a Massage Therapist, an Integrative Nutrition Practitioner, and a Soft Tissue Specialist. I specialize in helping women who are struggling with connective tissue issues, desire to ease joint, muscle, ligament, and bone pain, and who want to heal/support their bodies properly after surgery.
I will dive into YOUR BODY, YOUR SITUATION, & YOUR LIFESTYLE - and develop a plan that is designed specifically FOR YOU & YOUR NEEDS. I will arm you with all you need to move into and through structural pain, feeling empowered. I am here to support you fully 🙂
With my skills and experience, I am not just a service provider but a dedicated member of your healthcare team, committed to supporting your well-being. I am here to help you achieve your health and wellness goals, and I will work tirelessly to ensure you reach your optimal wellness.
Our Holistic Approach: Body Pain Transformation for Vitality
Cell Appraisal
The quality of your connective tissue determines your experience with how you feel pain.
HECM is part of an ongoing DBA/LBA research team that appraises cell health.
Therapeutic Massage
Clinicalcare Massage
HECM Wellness Therapeutic massage includes deep tissue, Swedish, reflexology, stretches, and myofascial release to loosen toxins and open drainage for detoxification.
Advance Massage and Bodywork
Advance Massage and Bodywork
Then, we bring in visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, Scar tissue release, and reflexology to reposition vital organs and rebalance the nervous system to support your body's detoxification systems.
Functional Nutrition
Functional Nutrition
Our functional nutrition approach focuses on providing the nourishment your body needs to properly detox and rebuild the tissues—muscles, bones, joints, and fascia.
Renew & Thrive Coaching
We make optimizing your body to age gracefully into menopause easy. You get all the support you need to succeed once and for all.
Why Do I Need A Coach...?
Functional Nutrition Care
Not everyone needs a coach. For you, massage is just fine. However, as part of your healthcare team, we bridge the gap between your doctor's advice and the actions you can start taking to make a change. We act as your private thinking partner so that you can make informed decisions to change your diagnosis. It is not a program that you have to study for, we work hand in hand with you every step of the way to achieve your health goals.
We provide:
- A Roadmap to Success
- Tools for Success
- Support for Success
- Assistance with lab work
We coordinate with your doctor or ours for any necessary lab work so that we are not working blindly. Because we are committed to your success, we make sure you receive specific bodywork and necessary support vital for efficient toxin removal and tissue rebuilding. So, using our approach is vital for your transition into menopause.
Holistic Wellness Perspective
Many people don't realize that...intense exercise doesn’t always yield immediate results and can sometimes lead to more stress and injury. That’s just how our bodies work.
We offer:
- A practitioner who truly sees and hears your pain.
- Someone who listens and takes the time to understand you.
- Guide you on your next steps.
- A dedicated coach to cheer you on to success.
You deserve more than a quick 15-minute visit because you deserve to be heard. You’ve worked hard to build your family, but sometimes it’s hard to see the best path forward.
We're here to provide a non-judgmental perspective on what's happening with you, ensuring you feel reassured and confident in our service.
Personalized Supplement Support
Ever heard of a tailor-made suit? Well, consider our supplement protocols tailor-made for your specific body's needs. Why? We don't guess; we test first to know what your body is missing and what it needs.
The support you receive will leave you:
- Feeling revitalized with renewed energy and spirit for a long time.
- You will tap into that desire for an accomplished life with wisdom, memories, and a healthy lifestyle.
- Schedule your free 15-minute chat.
Client Testimonials and Reviews
You'll hear from folks like Sarah, Jason, and Emily, who went from "ugh" to "heck yeah!" after working with us. We've had many wins and have helped revitalize the health of clients, especially male clients.
At HECM, it's not just about the massages and foods (though they're great!). We're all about seeing you thrive well into life with ease.
“Before discovering HECM, I had resigned myself to a life filled with chronic pain. But after just a few sessions of deep tissue massage and personalized nutrition guidance, my pain levels have significantly decreased, and I feel like I have my life back. The care and expertise provided by the team at HECM have truly been life-changing."
-Sarah M.
"I had tried numerous therapies and treatments for my fibromyalgia, but nothing seemed to bring long-lasting relief. That is until I found HECM. The combination of craniosacral therapy and integrative nutrition support has been a game-changer for me. My pain has decreased, my energy levels have improved, and I finally have hope for a pain-free future."
- Jason R.
Health Coach
Meet Kathy
Kathy is a rebel health coach. Kathy knows what it takes to bring up healthy men and she helps her clients see the bigger picture of life and how to grow up strong as a man.
Kathy's healing journey began many years ago with her health and watching her family endure various health issues. Kathy's deep dive into holistic care became her earnest desire to help others seek the health within. She enjoys playing and laughing with her grandkids.
As a Functional Nutrition Counselor, Kathy's approach is to look at the body functionally and seek out the root cause of illness. Her interest is helping men build their immune systems for a healthy retirement.
• Certified Health Coach (CHC) 2019
• Certified Life Coach 2020
• Functional Nutrition Counselor 2023 - Current
Struggling with where to start?
Are you ready to start hiking with your spouse or partner again? Our unique massage, bodywork, and/or structural nutritional care have restored vitality to many, and we’d love for you to be next.
Just reach out to us for a chat or schedule your Clinicalcare massage here.
Or! Use the form below to request a copy of "The Roadmap to Connective Tissue Health for Vitality" cheatsheet so you can start your journey to renew and thrive with energy. Include the message "Connective Tissue Cheatsheet"