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Heidi M. Johnson, LMT

Testimonials - Miracle of Touch

3/16/2019

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I am always amazed at the miracle of touch. I never know if what I am doing will make a difference, so it is always nice to receive feedback that I helped to reduce pain. As a massage therapist, I don't do anything "magic" - I simply help the body into the parasympathetic mode, or into a state of relaxation, and the body can begin to heal itself.
One regular client said that he considered me one of his healthcare providers - along with his doctors, physical therapists, and other providers. That was one of the best compliments I have ever received! I would love to work together with other helathcare practitioners in meeting your needs. -Heidi

Testimonials from Clients

"I began therapy with Heidi about two months ago, and I have seen good improvement in my flexibility and circulation. I've broken the seventy-year-old barrier and my muscles and joints have gotten stiff and sore from injury and over-use, plus the circulation isn't as efficient as it once was. Heidi has done a lot to improve my overall well-being and lift my spirits in general. She's easy to talk with, listens closely and thinks before speaking. I've worked with several massage therapists for health reasons over the years; my profession was a very physically demanding one and I incurred much injury and tissue damage before retiring. 

Heidi continually adds to her knowledge database, uses her books and the Internet to learn about specific issues pertaining to her clients, is one of the more knowledgeable therapists I've found and is my favorite. I'm sincere when I say I am grateful to her for her innate need to understand the human body, her (ongoing) help, her ability to communicate on a deeper level and her compassion. These are the things I find important in a medical professional, and that is where she excels  Thanks, Heidi!"
-Jim M. (March 2019)
​"My experience at Renewal Massage Clinic has been such a blessing as I was recuperating from chronic sciatica and hip bursitis. I had been seeing a physical therapist and was released from his care with a slight amount of relief from pain. Heidi was successful with doing positional release in the area along with her healing touch massage over several months of therapy. Now, free from pain, I feel like I have my life back again and will be forever grateful to her and her knowledge and expertise." 
-Janeen S. (Feb. 2019)
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"The opportunity to have Heidi work on my sports induced issues was helpful. She has a calming and reassuring disposition that makes the process smooth. Being afraid she took the time to explain what was happening with my body and how I could assist in the healing process as she massaged, found pressure points and moved the legs and back. I am hoping for a return appointment."
-Stephanie P. (Aug. 2018)
"Heidi came to my  rescue last Friday. . . . I was awakened by severe back pain. . . I received no help from my physician and was left to experience continued severe pain over the weekend. I decided to call Heidi . . . . [She] had family visiting . . . . [yet] was very empathetic and responsive to my needs. . . . She massaged my back for only about 15 minutes.I experienced almost instant pain relief.  I went home from the massage and fell asleep. The pain was gone and hasn’t returned. . . . She is a hero health care provider.
-Russ H. (June 2018) Read the complete testimonial
Below are more testimonials from clients, listed by the type of massage they received - Myofascial Release, Manual Lymph Drainage, Spinal Touch, Shiatsu, Swedish, Thai, or Cranio-Sacral.

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Knee Surgery - Massage Takes Down Swelling and Increases Movement

4/6/2015

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Knee Surgery for a 
Torn Medial Meniscus

My parents were living in Germany when my mother fell and tore her medial meniscus while on an assignment in London. She had surgery to repair it, but her recovery was long and painful. If you know my mother, you know that she didn't let surgery and pain stop her. She would go up and down the the four floors in their apartment building by putting a trash bag on and sliding down the stairs or scooting up them! She was unable to walk for several months, but my parents were still sent on assignments throughout western Europe, so mom used a wheel chair. That was not easy for a prideful Dane! But even after she quit using the wheelchair, pain and swelling persisted.
Massage helps with knee surgery
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Massage helps heal from knee surgery
Mom using a wheelchair
I wanted to get my hands on her leg and help speed up the recovery with massage, but they lived too far away. A year later they returned to the US and the leg was still swollen and tender. She said the leg felt like a balloon blown up tight, ready to burst and and she couldn't put any pressure on it - just setting a book on her knee was painful. She was also limited in how much she could move her leg, thus hampering how much she could walk. As soon as they visited us, I put her (with a lot of protesting - she is a also a very stubborn Dane!) on my table and gently began to work on her knee.

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Shoulder Surgery

1/9/2015

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Last fall a client had a second shoulder surgery to remove excess scar tissue in his glenohumeral joint. His first surgery had been only 18 months prior to this surgery. I offered to massage him several times a week for the first two weeks to see if we could prevent scar tissue from adhering. He has visited a me a few times since then. He has given me permission to share our experience with his healing as it relates to massage.

His Purpose for Massage Therapy

His goal is to avoid the tight scar tissue which caused problems after the first surgery. We don't know how often he will need to continue massage therapy. He is paying attention to his body and coming in whenever he notices the beginning of the deep dull tightness that was constantly present after his first surgery.

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Cardiac Health

12/19/2014

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Here are some studies and links from the 
Winter 2014 edition of the AMTA Massage Therapy Journal.

Massage Therapy 
for Reduced Pain, Anxiety and Muscular Tension
in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Research published in The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery indicates that massage therapy can significantly reduce pain, anxiety and muscular tension, as well as enhance relaxation and satisfaction after cardiac surgery. Read the study on PubMed.

Massage Therapy 
Can Help Lower Blood Pressure & Control Stress

In a recent study in the International Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers concluded massage therapy could serve as an effective intervention in controlling blood pressure in pre-hypertensive women. The study showed that the immediate results of lowered blood pressure lasted up to 72 hours after massage. Read the study.

A separate study in the same publication had similar findings; those that received regular Swedish massage therapy over a period of four weeks had significantly lower blood pressure than those who did not have a massage. Read the study.

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Breast Cancer

11/12/2014

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Testimonial from a Cancer Survivor

I am a breast cancer survivor. During this past year I have been receiving chemo treatments. I also have been receiving massage therapy from Heidi! She gives me a Lymph massage the day before I have the chemo infusion. This activates my lymph system and has helped move the chemo toxins out of my body. I also find that hydrating, drinking plenty of water before and after helps too. I see less of the potential side effects. Less nausea and gastrointestinal issues, less fatigue and "chemo brain." I have also received other kinds of massage which have been so helpful! Energy work seems to help my overall feeling of well being and I find that I seem to heal quickly. Heidi is very intuitive to what kind of massage will benefit me and areas of the body that need attention and the amount of pressure needed. I trust her judgement for what is needed and may be most helpful. I have also received massage therapy for injuries. Heidi is very good at releasing the muscles and promoting healing. Heidi listens to my concerns and allows me to help guide the course of massage for healing. I believe that Heidi has a gift for healing! I highly recommend her massage therapy to my family and friends!!
-Michelle W. (Oct 2014) Died 30 January 2015 - a great loss
Michelle is a dear friend who is going through chemotherapy for the fourth time. While I was in school, she allowed me to practice many techniques on her as soon as I learned them. Together we learned what helped her feel better. She has provided me with much feedback and invaluable advise. She has been one of my most staunch supporters as I studied and learned. I love her and hope that she continues her miraculous comeback!
Several other clients have also had breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. The scars cause back pain, restricted range of motion at the glenohumoral joint (shoulder), and tightness around the scar because there is adhesion. After the first myofascial release massage on the scars, they have all reported less tightness and within a few massages they have more range of motion and less back pain. In addition to doing massage on the scars, I am trained and qualified to do lymph drainage of the entire body, including the breast. However, I am not yet qualified to do lymphadema work or to do rerouting if you have had lymph nodes removed. Someday I hope to be trained in that work.

Breast Reconstruction - Scar Tissue

Scars are fibrous connective tissue and can be formed for many different reasons, including a result of infection, surgery, injury, or inflammation of tissue. The connective tissue are laid down in random patterns. As they develop and mature, they pull on the surrounding tissue, increasing the area that is affected by the wound. 

Not only are scars aesthetically unpleasant and cannot be made to disappear, scars can cause a restriction or decrease in movement, and potentially even affect internal organs. 

I have been amazed at how quickly many scars have responded to massage and clients have found relief from the tightness and discomfort.
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AMTA National Convention

10/2/2014

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DR. MEHMET OZ
KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Denver, Colorado 
September 2014
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Dr. Mehmet Oz is a well-known cardiologist, researcher, author, and TV personality. He shared his personal experiences with massage and is an advocate of having massage therapists in hospitals.
Highlights from his presentation:
After surgery, massage therapists provide touch in a painless way. During surgery our bodies have been subjected to trauma and pain. Through massage we let the body have pleasure sensation in addition to healing benefits.
Massage is a way to "reboot" the body through relaxation. Sleep is when we produce growth hormone which is what we need in healing our body. Massage helps put the body in a state of self-healing.

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Scar Tissue - Improvement with Massage

9/5/2014

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Everyone has scars, and some of those scars form adhesion in the body, causing pain or restricted range of motion. As I have worked on scars during massages (using Myofascial Release), I have been amazed at the results. 

For example, one client had restricted range of motion in his knees because of ACL surgeries nearly 30 years ago. After the first massage on his knees, specifically working with the scar tissue, he reported increase in his range of motion and less pain. He received several subsequent massages and noticed even more improvement. 

Another client had a latissimus dorsi flap breast reconstruction surgery. The large scars on her back restricted the range of motion in her shoulders and caused lower back pain. After receiving several massages which targeted her scar tissue, she regained much of her range of motion in her shoulder joints and reported decreased pain in her back - enough that she slept much better and could begin exercising again. In a future blog post, I will present the case study I did on this client.

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Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)

7/26/2014

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Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is one of the most powerful massages I know to affect change in the body. It is a very safe and effective technique that helps stimulate the lymphatic system to function more efficiently and is useful for many conditions where lymph flow may be compromised.

Benefits of Manual Lymph Drainage

  • Reduce swelling by moving the interstitial (between cells) fluid into the lymphatic system. Sometimes I have observed immediate reduction in swelling as I have worked on a client.
  • Clear toxins from the body by facilitating waste removal at the cellular level and assists with bringing nutrients and oxygen to the cells.
  • Reduce bruising by clearing out the cellular waste.
  • Calming effect on the autonomic nervous system. Many people have reported to me that they sleep better after a MLD.

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