Hall Cottage Healing (formerly Bliss Massage)

Here's what I appreciate most about Joanie: she's very grounded and calm, and our sessions are quiet and restful. I'm able to meditate for much of the massage, which makes it that much more powerful.

I find how she pulls legs, arms, head etc. very good for loosening joints and ligaments that are wound pretty tight. She starts out with me not using massage oil so she can get at tough spots, and will often use a knee or elbow to really get in there. I think I'm a fairly relaxed person who doesn't have a lot of stress, but where it goes is into my hips and upper back. If I don't deal with it regularly, it can get in the way of activities I enjoy.

She also gives me stretches and exercises to do, with clear instructions. If I follow them regularly, it makes a difference for flexibility and injury avoidance - I'm a pretty active hiker and Joanie's massages give me much better resilience, balance and recovery from inevitable off-trail stumbles.

I have also worked with Joanie to re-acquaint myself with meditation and am finding it to be an excellent investment, even after just a week. A 20 minute session each day keeps me focused and calm, and when I'm having an emotional reaction to something, meditation is the Great Friend to self-awareness and avoidance of self-sabotaging behaviours. I highly recommend Joanie.

The name of Joanie's practice "BlissMassage" is perfect. I've had both the 60 min and the 90 min massage, and have left in the "bliss" zone each time. Joanie knows how to decompress the body, which results in complete relaxation and a state of bliss. I can't say enough good things. I will be booking on a regular basis. Thank you Joanie!

Joanie helped me to release layers of tension I didn't even realise I was holding. I really appreciated her skillful, intuitive touch, and I walked away from my massage profoundly relaxed. Thank you, Joanie!

I'm pretty sure you can call me a regular ! Great massage everytime. She has a wonderful intuitive approach, the environment is lovely and I always leaving feeling great!

Joanie's massage is very intuitive and connected. The atmosphere is very relaxing and professional. I always look forward to how I feel afterwards, relaxed, listened to, and pampered. Thank you Joanie for your exceptional service. I'll be back!