About
Professional Massage Therapy Services
At Whole Health Bodywork, our Clinical Massage Therapy is designed to support your body’s natural healing process. We’ve helped countless clients—from athletes recovering from injury to busy professionals managing chronic tension—regain their strength and confidence to get back to doing the activities they love.
Peyton Schultz
Co-Owner / LMT / Personal Trainer
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Baileigh Brinkley
Co-Owner / LMT / Personal Trainer
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Our Mission
Our mission is to help you feel better and move without pain by offering personalized clinical massage therapy tailored to your needs. We focus on easing tension, reducing discomfort, and restoring your body’s natural balance—so you can get back to the activities and moments that bring you joy, without anything holding you back.
Keep Your Body Running Smoothly with Clinical Massage
Just like you take your car in for an oil change to prevent the engine from breaking down, or bring your teeth in for a cleaning to avoid cavities, your body also needs regular maintenance. Clinical massage is your body’s “tune-up”—helping you operate at your best, prevent injuries, and address small issues before they become bigger problems.
Why It Matters
Your muscles, joints, and connective tissue are constantly under stress from daily life, work, and exercise. Over time, tightness, irritation, and imbalances can build up, limiting mobility, causing discomfort, or even leading to injury. Regular clinical massage helps keep your body aligned, relaxed, and functioning optimally.
A Nervous System Approach
Clinical massage isn’t just about “rubbing out the knots.” Your body responds through the nervous system, and pain does not equal gain. Aggressively forcing muscles to release often just aggravates them, leaving you sore without improving function. Instead, we use slow, precise techniques that encourage your body to release naturally. Starting gently allows your muscles to let go on their own, and as we work deeper, the release happens without forcing it.
This approach provides the same powerful benefits—reduced tension, improved mobility, and enhanced performance—but with less soreness and a lower risk of injury. Your body responds better when it’s respected and guided, rather than pushed.
Think of clinical massage as preventative care for your body—keeping you moving, performing, and feeling your best for the long term.
Does Your Job Take a Toll on Your Body?
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Up to 60–70% of people report that their pain is related to their job, especially when it comes to musculoskeletal pain (like back, neck, and shoulder issues).
Healthcare
Professionals
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Common Issues:
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Neck and upper back tension from long shifts and bending over patients
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Hand and wrist strain from repetitive tasks
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Foot and leg fatigue from standing for extended periods
How Massage Helps:
By addressing muscle tightness and promoting relaxation, clinical massage helps ease discomfort and boost circulation, giving you the energy to keep caring for others.
Construction Workers
Common Issues:
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Tight rotator cuff muscles and shoulder pain from repetitive overhead lifting and movements
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Lower back strain from heavy lifting and bending
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Hand and wrist fatigue due to gripping tools
How Massage Helps:
Massage targets tight muscles and inflammation, helping reduce pain and increase range of motion. We work on the shoulders, back, and arms to help you recover faster and prevent injury.
You’re not alone. Many careers can lead to chronic pain, stiffness, and fatigue from the physical demands of everyday work. Whether you’re at a desk, on your feet, or lifting heavy things, your body might be feeling the effects more than you realize.
Desk
Workers
Common Issues:
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Low back pain caused by tight glutes and hamstrings
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Neck and shoulder stiffness from prolonged sitting and poor posture
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Wrist and forearm tension from typing and mouse use
How Massage Helps:
Clinical massage therapy loosens tight muscles, improves circulation, and corrects imbalances caused by long hours at a desk. We focus on releasing tension in the hips, shoulders, and neck to reduce pain and restore flexibility.
Teachers
Common Issues:
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Neck and upper back tightness from leaning over desks or computers
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Shoulder and wrist discomfort from writing or typing
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Foot and leg fatigue from standing for long periods
How Massage Helps:
Massage eases muscle tension, reduces fatigue, and improves flexibility—helping teachers stay energized and comfortable during long workdays.
Parents of Small Children
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Common Issues:
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Neck and upper back tension from long shifts and bending over patients
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Hand and wrist strain from repetitive tasks
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Foot and leg fatigue from standing for extended periods
How Massage Helps:
By addressing muscle tightness and promoting relaxation, clinical massage helps ease discomfort and boost circulation, giving you the energy to keep caring for others.
Clinical massage therapy is more than just treatment — it’s discovery. By assessing your daily movements and routines, we can find what’s really causing the discomfort, then use targeted techniques to relieve tension, improve mobility, and support lasting recovery.
Every body tells a story. Through years of training and hands-on experience, we’ve learned to listen to what your muscles, posture, and movement patterns reveal. Here’s a breakdown of the core techniques we use in our sessions — and how they help.
Myofascial Release (MFR)
Myofascial Release is a hands-on technique that targets the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports your muscles. Over time, fascia can become tight or stuck due to injury, poor posture, or stress.
How It Helps:
By applying sustained, gentle pressure, MFR helps to:
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Release fascial restrictions
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Improve flexibility and range of motion
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Reduce chronic tension and pain
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Enhance circulation and body alignment
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Trigger Point Therapy (TPT)
Trigger Point Therapy focuses on knots or “trigger points” in the muscle that cause referred pain. These points are often caused by stress, poor posture, or overuse.
How It Helps:
By applying direct pressure or deep stroking techniques, we can:
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Release muscle knots
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Alleviate referred pain patterns
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Restore full muscle function
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Reduce nerve irritation
Structural Balancing
Trigger Point Therapy focuses on knots or “trigger points” in the muscle that cause referred pain. These points are often caused by stress, poor posture, or overuse.
How It Helps:
We identify and treat muscle imbalances and misalignments that lead to:
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Chronic pain
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Limited mobility
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Functional weakness
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Asymmetrical movement patterns
Using a combination of manual therapy and movement correction, we help bring your body back into a more balanced, efficient posture.
Postural
Distortions
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- Forward head posture (head juts in front of shoulders)
- Rounded shoulders
- Anterior or posterior pelvic tilt
- Uneven hips or weight distribution
- Overpronated feet
Postural distortions happen when your body moves out of proper alignment, often from habits, injuries, poor ergonomics, or muscle imbalances. This puts extra strain on muscles and joints.
Common examples include:
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