Welcome to Bloomington Therapeutic Massage
Specializing in the Relief of Neck Pain

About Bloomington Therapeutic Massage
Consequence
Are you struggling with sleep due to pain and discomfort? Does your pain make it hard to focus at work, play with your kids, or be as active as you would like? Do you feel so stiff and tight in your neck and shoulders that you get headaches often? Does it hurt to move? If so, here at Bloomington Therapeutic Massage, we will help you feel better and move better!


Find Relief
Imagine just receiving a massage and realizing you can turn your head more without turning your whole body; imagine the next morning when you realized you had the best sleep you have had in weeks; imagine yourself gaining knowledge in how your desk should be set up to limit your pain at work; imagine learning some stretches and exercises that are geared towards your specific needs; imagine having less pain, being able to play more freely with your kids, and doing more of the activities you want to do. Here at Bloomington Therapeutic Massage, our goal is to help you achieve this and any other pain relief or relaxation goal you may have for yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
1Do you only work with people with neck pain?
No, I work with people that just want to relax, that have low back pain, hip pain, general back pain. I work with all kinds of people with all kinds of goals for their sessions, although my specialty is the relief of neck pai
2Do I have to get undressed?
It is easier to work directly on skin so for those comfortable taking clothing off then that is ideal. The therapist steps out of the room so the client can get undressed privately. The client lays on the table under a sheet and a small blanket. The client stays covered the entire session, except for the area being worked on. So the session is kept as modest as possible for the client.
3What if I fall asleep?
Personally, I think it is just fine to fall asleep during a massage. When I receive a massage and fall asleep I always feel like it was the best nap ever! Some clients don't like to fall asleep because they "don't want to miss out." Focus on your breath and allow your body to do what it needs to heal.
4What all goes on during a session?
What specifically gets worked on will depend on the client's goals. Beth can incorporate techniques of deep tissue, warm bamboo, more superficial and gentle fascial release, along with gentle stretches to help reach specific goals a client has for pain relief, relaxation, and increase in mobility and movement.
5My mind wanders a lot during a massage and it is hard for me to relax, what should I do?
Focus on your breath. Allow thoughts to come into your mind but don't hold on to them. Beth likes to imagine thoughts floating on leaves on a flowing stream. You can watch the thought float past you and move out of your mind. If one does get stuck then refocus on your breath. Breathe into the area that is being worked on to help that area release.
