Zara Henkel

Bringing balance to restore the connection between mind, body & spirit.

My passion for healing has been my guiding light from the beginning. My mother was a LMBT and practiced bodywork while I was still in the womb and then massaged me as a baby during my my first year. These rhythms and foundations of natural healing lead me to discover that bodywork came easily. By age 10, I was scheduling bodywork sessions to family members and friends of the family during holiday gatherings. I fulfilled my dream in 2015 and graduated from the Body Therapy Institute in Silk H...

My passion for healing has been my guiding light from the beginning. My mother was a LMBT and practiced bodywork while I was still in the womb and then massaged me as a baby during my my first year. These rhythms and foundations of natural healing lead me to discover that bodywork came easily. By age 10, I was scheduling bodywork sessions to family members and friends of the family during holiday gatherings. I fulfilled my dream in 2015 and graduated from the Body Therapy Institute in Silk Hope NC where I learned myofascial release, PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) and many other traditional therapies.


Since then I have been training in new modalities including Thai Massage. Thai massage dates back 2500 years to India at the time of the Buddha. It is an ancient and powerful method of healing that combines accupressure, deep compressions & passive yoga stretching to restore total balance for body and mind - it's like going to your massage therapist, acupuncturist, chiropractor, then a yoga class - a truly holistic experience. I have also completed a 200 hour Yoga Teacher training program and offer Yoga classes at Apex Retreat Center. I have co-lead a number of hands on wellness classes for caregiver’s of people living with dementia as well as provided massage therapy sessions to people living with dementia who often feel pain but have lost their ability to express.


My bodywork style blends a variety of modalities and I customize each session to meet the intentions of the client and create Natural Balance in the body. Furthermore, I offer self-care tips including stretching and breath-work, natural remedies such as plants, baths, oils and teas, positive affirmations and new ways to look at old habits. Daily homework is the key to improve your quality of living, being, and feeling.


I have learned that each body has the wisdom, knowledge and information to heal itself; it just needs a little encouragement. I can help you to create space in your body so that your body’s natural healing process emerges and balances you in the fascial matrix you live in. I am here to guide you as you learn to heal and thrive. Through connection to each other and connection to our mind, body and spirit we can all find our Natural Balance. 

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Where I Work
Available Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Licenses
Massage

NC # 16612

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Greg on Nov 19
Zara is excellent at asking about your needs and goals for massage therapy, and she is dynamic and vibrant. She has a wide range in her skill set and is superb at reading and adjusting to the flow of the sessions. The combination of myofascial release massage and Thai pressure and stretching techniques relax my whole body and recharge me after stressful days and weeks. The atmosphere is set with a cup of tea or some water, some subtle aromatherapy, a warm table on cool days, and essential oils that enhance the whole experience. Plus, with a letter from my primary care provider, her service qualifies for the IRS definition of therapy that enables me to use my HSA for payment. I highly recommend Zara.
by Scott on Feb 06
Zara provides an amazing deep tissue massage along with great advice on stretches to use between massages to maintain.
by Benjamin on Jan 07
Everything was great! Got rid of the tightness in my shoulder and neck. Feeling much better!
by David on Oct 08
Wonderful introduction session with Zara she knows her stuff and listened to my issues. Which there are many. LOL. Back for more on Monday.
by Joseph A on Sep 24
Zara works diligently to find the source of your tightness and/ or restrictions and does a great job of getting your body back in balance.
by Chuck on Jul 16
The only drawback for Apex Retreat is the amount of available parking. Once inside though it is very relaxing and the staff make you feel at home. Zara is skilled in multiple types of massage and is interested in helping clients identify and correct problem areas.
by Brian on Jun 30
Zara was great. She created a hybrid session specifically tailored to my personal characteristics. Excellent work.
by Robert on May 30
Zara is an amazing young lady and gives a great massage. Wonderful combination of massaging and stretching. Offers really helpful tips on self-care as well.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Myofascial Release
  • Thai Massage

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