Ashley Wood, LMT — Essentially Balanced Massage

Warm • Intuitive • Deeply Rooted in Healing

Ashley’s journey into bodywork began at just thirteen, when a sports injury led her to receive her first session of therapeutic bodywork. One treatment changed everything. The experience opened her eyes to a world of healing she hadn’t known existed—and planted the seed of a lifelong calling. From that moment forward, she knew she wanted to help others the way that practitioner helped her.

Ashley has been practicing massage therapy since 2007, working in massage centers from 2006–2018 before opening Essentially Balanced Massage in 2018. She completed her foundational training at the Central Maine School of Massage and has continued to expand her skills every year since, taking one to three advanced courses annually. Her background working with the public, caring for seniors, and even serving as a receptionist in a massage center during school all shaped her into the grounded, compassionate practitioner she is today.

Modalities & Approach

Ashley’s work blends therapeutic bodywork with intuitive, energetic healing. Her extensive training includes:

• Myofascial Release
• Deep Tissue & Swedish Massage
• Sports Massage
• Prenatal Massage
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Raindrop Technique
• Ear Candling
• Reiki (Master Level)
• Holistic Energy Therapies including shamanic clearing, past-life regressions, power animal retrievals, polarity, inner child connection, energetic pattern release, and inner guidance work
• Sound Therapy
• Neural-fascial Rebalancing

She feels especially connected to slow, focused work—myofascial release, deep tissue, craniosacral therapy, and all forms of energy healing. Her passion for fascia runs deep, and she continues to explore how sound and frequency influence the fascial network and overall balance in the body.

Strengths & Philosophy

Ashley’s greatest strength lies in her ability to truly listen—both to her clients and to the subtle messages held within the body. Her intuitive flow allows her to tailor each session to the client’s goals while holding a grounded, nurturing space where healing can unfold naturally.

She is especially aligned with clients experiencing:

• Chronic pain
• Emotional pain or transitions
• Pre- and post-surgical needs
• Neurological conditions (neuropathy, MS, fibromyalgia)
• Shoulder, neck, scalp, and spinal issues
• Injury recovery or prevention
• Clients seeking deep relaxation and escape from daily stress

Education & Ongoing Growth

Ashley’s commitment to learning is lifelong. Her continuing education includes:

• Aromatherapy Certification (2007)
• Reiki Master (2015)
• Myofascial Release (2012–2019)
• Polarity (2014)
• Core Shamanism (2008)
• Chakra & Crystal Healing (2023)
• Sound Healing Levels 1 & 2 (2024)
• Neural-fascial Rebalancing (2016)

She is currently deepening her studies in sound healing and plans to pursue advanced Craniosacral Therapy training.

What Clients Experience

Ashley’s intention is for every client to leave feeling refreshed, bright, relaxed, and hopeful—knowing they were heard, supported, and cared for. She creates a safe, welcoming environment through her gentle approach, active listening, and the tools or “homework” she offers to help clients support their own wellness between sessions.