Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Massage Therapy & Bodywork Specialists in Ashland, WI
Valley Therapeutic Massage has been dedicated to holistic wellness since 2001, offering specialized care through integrative massage therapy and bodywork. Our practice combines CranioSacral therapy, myofascial release, Somato Emotional release, acupressure, Chinese cupping therapy, and trigger point therapy to address individual health needs. Beyond hands-on treatments, we provide birth and death doula support, life coaching, and educational workshops. Our founder, Ann Turnquist, brings 30 years of expertise and advanced certifications from the Upledger Institute to every session. We serve clients in Ashland, WI, and offer Dynamic Body Balancing workshops in Ashland and Duluth, MN.Our mission emphasizes the body's innate ability to achieve homeostasis through evidence-based techniques grounded in anatomy and physiology. We prioritize personalized care, addressing prenatal, infant, pediatric, and adult needs with equal proficiency. Our educational programs train professionals in balancing structural, emotional, and energetic imbalances across the lifespan. With decades of combined experience and affiliations with leading institutions like the Upledger Institute, we maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering compassionate, client-centered care.
Services
Integrative Sports Massage
Therapeutic Massage
Prenatal Dynamic Body Balancing
Infant Dynamic Body Balancing
Pediatric Dynamic Body Balancing
Integrative Dynamic Body Balancing
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 30 years of experience in integrative massage therapy
- Certified CranioSacral practitioner through Upledger Institute
- Specialized prenatal techniques for optimal fetal positioning
- Holistic approach combining multiple therapeutic modalities
- Offers workshops in both Ashland and Duluth locations
Associations and certifications
- NCTMB
- WI State Registered
- ABMP
- Upledger Institute
- International Association of Healthcare Practitioners
Services
Integrative Sports Massage
Combines myofascial release and cupping therapy to prevent sports injuries while enhancing flexibility and muscle recovery. Targets athletes' specific needs through evidence-based techniques that improve performance and reduce recovery time. Addresses soft tissue restrictions and biomechanical imbalances to maintain optimal physical condition for active individuals.
Prenatal Dynamic Body Balancing
Specialized techniques using myofascial release and craniosacral therapy to align maternal and fetal structures. Helps achieve optimal fetal positioning while alleviating pregnancy-related discomforts through gentle, non-invasive methods. Supports natural birth preparation by addressing structural imbalances in expectant mothers.
Pediatric Dynamic Body Balancing
Addresses developmental needs through myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, and primitive reflex patterning. Helps children achieve developmental milestones by releasing birth trauma and balancing structural, emotional, and immune responses. Supports neurodevelopmental progress through gentle, age-appropriate interventions.
People
Ann Turnquist
Owner, Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist
Licensed therapist with 30 years of experience specializing in CranioSacral therapy and Dynamic Body Balancing. Certified by Upledger Institute since 2019, teaching workshops in Ashland and Duluth while maintaining active clinical practice.
Questions
What therapeutic modalities do you specialize in?
We specialize in CranioSacral therapy, myofascial release, Somato Emotional release, acupressure, Chinese cupping, and trigger point therapy integrated through Dynamic Body Balancing techniques.
Do you offer prenatal massage therapy services?
Yes, our prenatal Dynamic Body Balancing specifically addresses maternal structural alignment to support optimal fetal positioning and ease pregnancy-related discomforts.
Are infant and pediatric treatments available?
We provide specialized infant and pediatric Dynamic Body Balancing sessions addressing birth trauma, developmental milestones, and neurodevelopmental support through gentle, non-invasive techniques.
Where are your workshops held?
Dynamic Body Balancing workshops occur in Ashland, WI and Duluth, MN, with scheduled sessions ranging from foundational to advanced levels.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact us directly for current payment options and pricing details specific to your chosen services or workshops.