Orthopedic Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork

Massage at Health and Exercise Prescriptions® is used as part of a broader approach to movement, recovery, mobility, and physical function—not simply as a relaxation service.

Each session is individualized around what you are experiencing, how you move, your activity level, previous injuries, sensitivities, and what you want to accomplish. Depending on your needs, the session may combine several hands-on techniques rather than following the same routine for every client.

An Integrated Bodywork Approach

Your session is not limited to one technique. Jaime selects and combines the approaches that best fit your goals, sensitivity, movement restrictions, and current needs.

Depending on the session, that may include orthopedic massage, cupping massage, trigger point therapy, tender point therapy, lymphatic facilitation, Muscle Energy Techniques, stretching, mobility work, or other hands-on strategies.

Techniques May Include

Orthopedic Massage
Focused hands-on work directed toward areas of muscular tension, movement restriction, discomfort, and recovery needs.

Cupping Massage
Cupping may be incorporated when appropriate to complement massage and mobility work, especially in areas of persistent muscular tension or restricted movement.

Trigger Point Therapy
Focused pressure and hands-on techniques used to address sensitive areas within muscle tissue that may contribute to discomfort or altered movement.

Tender Point Therapy
Gentler, targeted work around highly sensitive areas to help reduce guarding and improve comfort without relying on aggressive pressure.

Lymphatic Facilitation
Gentle techniques intended to support normal lymphatic movement and fluid circulation as part of an individualized bodywork session.

Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
Controlled muscular contractions and positioning used to support mobility, flexibility, and range of motion when appropriate.

Who May Benefit?

Orthopedic Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork may be useful for people dealing with:

• Persistent muscular tightness or tension

• Restricted mobility or flexibility

• Recovery from exercise or physically demanding activity

• Previous injuries that continue to affect movement

• Repetitive work or postural stress

• Areas of sensitivity or muscular guarding

• Strength or mobility limitations being addressed through exercise

• General stiffness associated with inactivity or aging

• People who want massage and movement strategies working together rather than separately

Bodywork Can Be Part of a Bigger Plan

Some clients come to HEP® specifically for massage and bodywork. Others benefit from combining hands-on care with medical exercise, post-rehab training, personal training, mobility work, or recovery strategies.

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When appropriate, massage and bodywork can help prepare you for movement, support recovery between training sessions, or complement the strength and mobility work you are already doing.

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The goal is not to use every service. It is to combine the approaches that make the most sense for you.

Not Sure What You Need?

If you already know you want massage or therapeutic bodywork, you can book that service directly. If you have overlapping pain, movement limitations, previous injuries, weakness, or several concerns at once, starting with the $155 Physical Assessment may give you a clearer direction.

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Important Scope

Orthopedic Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork at HEP® is intended to support comfort, mobility, recovery, and wellness. It is not intended to diagnose medical conditions or replace evaluation or treatment from a physician, physical therapist, or other licensed healthcare provider when that level of care is needed.

Jaime Hernandez • LMT • MES • CPT • 30 Years of Experience • Bellingham, Washington