Ashley Michelle W.

Essentially Balanced Massage LLC

7 Main Street, Lisbon Falls, ME, 04252

Ashley Wood, LMT Essentially Balanced Massage Warm Intuitive Deeply Rooted in Healing Ashleys 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 hadnt known existedand 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 20062018 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 Ashleys 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 workmyofascial 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 Ashleys greatest strength lies in her ability to truly listenboth to her clients and to the subtle messages held within the body. Her intuitive flow allows her to tailor each session to the clients 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 Ashleys commitment to learning is lifelong. Her continuing education includes: Aromatherapy Certification (2007) Reiki Master (2015) Myofascial Release (20122019) 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 Ashleys intention is for every client to leave feeling refreshed, bright, relaxed, and hopefulknowing 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.