Gentle relaxing touch that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing life-threatening or terminal illness. Helps relief from pain, and other distressing symptoms, enhance quality of life, reducing anxiety, and helps calm a troubled spirit.
60 min. $130 • 90 min. $185
Heather is certified in Compassionate Touch by the Heart Touch™ Project, as well as certificated in Geriatric and Oncology Massage. She has worked with Buena Vista Hospice Care and Assisted Home Hospice, Our Community House of Hope , and in palliative care at Los Robles Regional Medical Center. and currently volunteers with Compassus Hospice Care in Payson, AZ.
“Heather and her gift of massage was an incredible blessing in our lives after my 27-year-old daughter received a terminal diagnosis. Within hours of my daughter being placed on hospice Heather appeared like the earth angel she is. Heather was the highlight of my daughter’s 14 month cancer journey. We always knew that if it was a “Heather” massage day then it was going to be a good day all around. As soon as she would leave my daughter would start the countdown to the next time Heather would arrive. It always gave her something to look forward to. Heather is extremely gifted in ALL massage. My daughter’s hospice massage relieved her of the pain of atrophy from being bed ridden for months and relieved her of anxiety. Heather has also performed some miracle pain relief for me as well, since I was my daughter’s 24/7 caregiver. Heather gets a 10 from me and my family!”
– Dawna Ford
“Heather is an extremely kind and compassionate therapist, who treats every resident at Our Community House of Hope with dignity and respect. In Hospice, we often find our residents to be full of, not only physical pain; but also emotional pain. After a visit from Heather, our residents feel calm, peaceful and secure. Heather always meets each individual where they are; and creates an experience full of love.”
-Martha Progulske, Resident Care Director of Our Community House of Hope in Thousand Oaks, CA
“Heather and her gift of massage was an incredible blessing in our lives after my 27-year-old daughter received a terminal diagnosis. Within hours of my daughter being placed on hospice Heather appeared like the earth angel she is. Heather was the highlight of my daughter’s 14 month cancer journey. We always knew that if it was a “Heather” massage day then it was going to be a good day all around. As soon as she would leave my daughter would start the countdown to the next time Heather would arrive. It always gave her something to look forward to. Heather is extremely gifted in ALL massage. My daughter’s hospice massage relieved her of the pain of atrophy from being bed ridden for months and relieved her of anxiety. Heather has also performed some miracle pain relief for me as well, since I was my daughter’s 24/7 caregiver. Heather gets a 10 from me and my family!”
– Dawna Ford
“I invited Heather to come and volunteer with our patients and we created a program around her, and it was remarkable. She was able to individualize the care each patient wanted or needed. The staff adored her and was a true gift to our patients, and all the staff.”
– Laura Zempel MSW, RN, CHPN
“Heather is an extremely kind and compassionate therapist, who treats every resident at Our Community House of Hope with dignity and respect. In Hospice, we often find our residents to be full of, not only physical pain; but also emotional pain. After a visit from Heather, our residents feel calm, peaceful and secure. Heather always meets each individual where they are; and creates an experience full of love.”
-Martha Progulske, Resident Care Director of Our Community House of Hope in Thousand Oaks, CA
“Heather and her gift of massage was an incredible blessing in our lives after my 27-year-old daughter received a terminal diagnosis. Within hours of my daughter being placed on hospice Heather appeared like the earth angel she is. Heather was the highlight of my daughter’s 14 month cancer journey. We always knew that if it was a “Heather” massage day then it was going to be a good day all around. As soon as she would leave my daughter would start the countdown to the next time Heather would arrive. It always gave her something to look forward to. Heather is extremely gifted in ALL massage. My daughter’s hospice massage relieved her of the pain of atrophy from being bed ridden for months and relieved her of anxiety. Heather has also performed some miracle pain relief for me as well, since I was my daughter’s 24/7 caregiver. Heather gets a 10 from me and my family!”
– Dawna Ford
“To summarize the results of Heather’s massages is really quite simple. Heather not only helped relax my extremely tight muscles, but I believe her massage techniques greatly slowed the progression of my disease. Without question, Heather has helped extend my life and dramatically improve the quality of life along the way. If you are looking for a relaxing massage that is second to none then Heather is the answer. If you have a complicated case like mine, then Heather is willing to go the distance to help treat your disease.”
– Trevor Stoffer
“I invited Heather to come and volunteer with our patients and we created a program around her, and it was remarkable. She was able to individualize the care each patient wanted or needed. The staff adored her and was a true gift to our patients, and all the staff.”
– Laura Zempel MSW, RN, CHPN
“Heather is an extremely kind and compassionate therapist, who treats every resident at Our Community House of Hope with dignity and respect. In Hospice, we often find our residents to be full of, not only physical pain; but also emotional pain. After a visit from Heather, our residents feel calm, peaceful and secure. Heather always meets each individual where they are; and creates an experience full of love.”
-Martha Progulske, Resident Care Director of Our Community House of Hope in Thousand Oaks, CA
“Heather and her gift of massage was an incredible blessing in our lives after my 27-year-old daughter received a terminal diagnosis. Within hours of my daughter being placed on hospice Heather appeared like the earth angel she is. Heather was the highlight of my daughter’s 14 month cancer journey. We always knew that if it was a “Heather” massage day then it was going to be a good day all around. As soon as she would leave my daughter would start the countdown to the next time Heather would arrive. It always gave her something to look forward to. Heather is extremely gifted in ALL massage. My daughter’s hospice massage relieved her of the pain of atrophy from being bed ridden for months and relieved her of anxiety. Heather has also performed some miracle pain relief for me as well, since I was my daughter’s 24/7 caregiver. Heather gets a 10 from me and my family!”
– Dawna Ford
“I was able to be the founder and administrator of a free-standing Hospice Home, Our Community House of Hope from 2012-2018 in Thousand Oaks, CA.
I met Heather about 15 years ago when she was volunteering as a hospice massage therapist. Her massage training and experience was extensive, and she was very talented and qualified in her field. When we opened our hospice house, she came to volunteer her services with our patients. She was reliable and punctual for all visits to patients. She was able to calm and soothe those who were anxious and experiencing other discomforts. Her calming demeanor and friendly personality were healing to all our patients as well as for our staff members.”
– Teresa Wolf, RN, BSN
“To summarize the results of Heather’s massages is really quite simple. Heather not only helped relax my extremely tight muscles, but I believe her massage techniques greatly slowed the progression of my disease. Without question, Heather has helped extend my life and dramatically improve the quality of life along the way. If you are looking for a relaxing massage that is second to none then Heather is the answer. If you have a complicated case like mine, then Heather is willing to go the distance to help treat your disease.”
– Trevor Stoffer
“I invited Heather to come and volunteer with our patients and we created a program around her, and it was remarkable. She was able to individualize the care each patient wanted or needed. The staff adored her and was a true gift to our patients, and all the staff.”
– Laura Zempel MSW, RN, CHPN
“Heather is an extremely kind and compassionate therapist, who treats every resident at Our Community House of Hope with dignity and respect. In Hospice, we often find our residents to be full of, not only physical pain; but also emotional pain. After a visit from Heather, our residents feel calm, peaceful and secure. Heather always meets each individual where they are; and creates an experience full of love.”
-Martha Progulske, Resident Care Director of Our Community House of Hope in Thousand Oaks, CA
“Heather and her gift of massage was an incredible blessing in our lives after my 27-year-old daughter received a terminal diagnosis. Within hours of my daughter being placed on hospice Heather appeared like the earth angel she is. Heather was the highlight of my daughter’s 14 month cancer journey. We always knew that if it was a “Heather” massage day then it was going to be a good day all around. As soon as she would leave my daughter would start the countdown to the next time Heather would arrive. It always gave her something to look forward to. Heather is extremely gifted in ALL massage. My daughter’s hospice massage relieved her of the pain of atrophy from being bed ridden for months and relieved her of anxiety. Heather has also performed some miracle pain relief for me as well, since I was my daughter’s 24/7 caregiver. Heather gets a 10 from me and my family!”
– Dawna Ford
