Welcome to Your Place of Relief & Comfort

Hi, I'm Jessica Schanaman, LMT.

I help people feel better in their bodies through calming, pain-relief focused massage therapy. My approach blends therapeutic techniques with a natural environment so you can unwind, release tension, and reconnect with your body in a meaningful way.

My goal is to create a space where you can breathe deeper, loosen the stress you've been carrying, and walk out feeling lighter, more pain free, and more at ease.

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, everyday aches, stress overload, or simply need a quiet reset, I'm here to help you find comfort and relief -- in a way that feels authentic and grounded.

Your comfort matters here. Your calm matters here. And helping you feel better is at the heart of everything I do.

I'm conveniently located in the building of Back Country Family Chiropractic on the west end of Billings, MT.

I went to the Lima Hana massage school here in Billings, MT and continue to learn and grow as a therapist through continuing education classes. This helps me keep up to date on the new and upcoming techniques so I can utilize those skills to grow as a therapist.

Before becoming a massage therapist, I was a certified birth doula. My background as a birth doula and a mother gives me the experience to understand the joys as well as the discomforts of pregnancy. This lets me offer prenatal massages to combine both doula and therapist.

I also enjoy running and have done many races over the years. As a runner, I know from experience that athletes need regular massages to keep their bodies in optimal condition to prevent injuries and to improve.

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I integrate and value trauma informed therapy into my massage sessions. So, what exactly is a trauma informed therapist?

Trauma-Informed Massage Therapy

"Grounded in sensitivity and compassion, this modality not only acknowledges the interconnectedness of mind and body but also provides a nurturing environment for individuals to navigate and transform their inner landscapes, promoting healing and restoration.

Trauma-informed massage therapy is a specialized approach that recognizes the physical and emotional effects of trauma on the body. It integrates the principles of trauma-informed care with massage techniques to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals who have experienced trauma." -www.guidetopersonalsolutions.com/post/trauma-informed-massage-therapy

Trauma-informed massage therapy can offer many benefits to mental health.

Emotional Release:
Reduced Anxiety and Depression
Enhanced Body Awareness
Relaxation and Stress Reduction

How does it differ from traditional therapy sessions?

Establishing a sense of safety and comfort. You are encouraged to communicate with me of any boundaries or adjustments that need to be made during your massage session.
Choice and Consent. You are encouraged to voice your preferences to customize the massage to your needs and wants. Level of pressure, areas of focus that you want more time spent on, and areas you want avoided.
Freely able to use your massage session as a time for breathwork/meditation.
You are in control if you want your massage session filled with conversation or if you want peace through silence. I follow your wants by reading the room. I won't start conversation unless you initiate it. Or simply let me know you prefer a conversation free session.
Incorporating nature into the massage room. Since I enjoy being in nature, I naturally add nature elements into my room to create a healing and calming environment.

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I'm an experienced massage therapist and my techniques include Swedish, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and stretching. All designed to relieve pain, improve circulation through the lymphatic/circulatory system, and of course bring relaxation. The following are the different modalities I incorporate into my massage sessions.

Trigger Point Therapy

This type of modality focuses on finding and holding pressure onto the 'knot' till the muscle area is willing to release. This pressure is usually deeper in depth and sustained for around 60 seconds.

Benefits:

Pain Relief. Particularly from conditions such as migraines, fibromyalgia, and other chronic pain.
Improved Muscle Function and Flexibility
Better Blood Circulation
Stress Relief and Relaxation
Drug Free Pain Management

Myofascial Therapy

This specialized therapy focuses on relieving pain and tension in the fascial tissues. Fascia is the web-like connective tissues that surround every muscle, bone, and organ of the human body. I use slow moving, sustained pressure against and with the muscle tissue to help release tension and pain.

Benefits:

Chronic Pain relief
Improved Mobility
Less Muscle Tension
Stress Relief

Swedish Massage

Swedish massage is designed to relax the entire body with long flowing movements, kneading, and gentle pressure. It is used to promote relaxation and improve circulation of the lymph and blood.

Benefits:

Relaxation from a sense of peace and calm.
Improved circulation to promote healing to damaged tissues of the body. Also assists the body's natural process of waste and toxin removal.
Pain relief. Creates an environment to assist the body to heal.
Mood Enhancement through the production of mood-boosting hormones. Helping to improve mood and reduce anxiety and depression.

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Massage therapy helps with physical discomforts from injuries (past or present) and helps create a mind body connection. Coming full circle and combining that all together to improve whole body, holistic wellbeing.

Let me support you on your path to health and wellness.

Jessica Schanaman, LMT

Jessica Schanaman, LMT

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