Ana Tkacik

Licensed Massage Therapist in Washington state, MA 61395691

My style is a blend of Swedish massage techniques, with deep tissue treatment for particularly tight or painful areas. I utilize tools such as a muscle scraper, also known as gua-sha, to re-invigorate blood flow and reduce inflammation. Cupping is available upon request. 

Mobile massage means I come to you. I bring my table and tools and set up in your space. No need to change out of your pajamas or drive home massage-drunk. Enjoy the benefits of massage without leaving home.

I welcome all bodies: all sizes, shapes, gender expressions, skin types, ages, etc. Diversity=resilience. Every-body deserves care.

Massage Offerings

  • 60 minute relaxation massage $115
  • 90 minute relaxation massage $145
  • palliative/hospice comfort massage $75 — session is about an hour, hands-on time varies based on condition

Massage sessions available in east Jefferson County, WA. Price includes travel time to your home. Special rates available for assisted living locations and long term care facilities.

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Comfort Therapy

for elders, palliative patients and end of life care

Comfort Therapy is a term we use in hospice to describe gentle, modified massage and supportive touch. It involves light pressure, care for fragile skin and extra caution around tender spots, such as arthritic joints or wounds. Clients receive this type of massage wherever they feel most comfortable, whether that is lying in bed, sitting in their favorite recliner chair, or sitting upright in a wheelchair. It is modified to accommodate each client’s unique circumstances and is catered to their individual comfort needs. Comfort therapy can ease body aches and pains, reduce swelling, moisturize skin and lower the risk of pressure wounds, increase relaxation, improve sleep, and offer human connection. It can break the isolation that so many face in this chapter of life, especially those with memory loss, dementia, hearing loss and speech impairment. 

Comfort therapy sessions are roughly an hour, with hands-on time varying, depending on the client’s condition and desires. Dealing with a chronic illness, whether it’s yours or someone you care for, can be a rollercoaster. Symptoms can shift quickly. I always call the day of the massage to confirm the appointment and have a very flexible cancellation policy for comfort therapy sessions.

Do you know someone who could benefit from comfort therapy? I am available to answer any of your questions and set up an initial session over the phone.

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From our community

“When my husband was offered massage as part of his hospice comfort care, he certainly didn’t hesitate in saying yes but little did either of us know how beneficial it would be, not only to him, but to the both of us! Without question, Ana’s hands are highly skilled and move with the gentle practiced knowledge and art of a true professional. The improvement in my husband’s edema under her care has actually been quite remarkable! And of course, the relaxation of his tense and tired muscles does wonders. But I do believe her therapy goes to an even deeper place within him, well beyond the layers of muscle and sinew. And her calm, warm, and delightful presence and interaction with both of us not only fills our hearts but has a way of filling our home.”

Jean, Chimacum

“I have been getting bimonthly massages from Ana for several years. She responds promptly and always has numerous schedule options which makes it easy to fit an appointment into my busy schedule. That, plus the warm professionalism and quality massage have made it a fixture in my schedule.”

Rachael, Marrowstone Island

About

Originally hailing from eastern Massachusetts, I moved to the Olympic peninsula in 2019. With a background in regenerative agriculture and a passion for cooking, I created a meal delivery business catered to those with specific dietary needs. Through that experience, I found that although I love cooking, the real joy came on delivery day, when I got to connect with each client. I had always assumed that my motivation was my love of food. What I came to discover is that people and my relationship to them is my true passion. Food was the vehicle. Human connection is the destination.

I strive to offer soothing touch to folks of any age, especially elders and their caregivers. I work with hospice patients in Jefferson and Clallam counties and serve on the board of the Jefferson Hospice Foundation. Providing companionship and comfort to people nearing the end of their lives allows me a greater appreciation for each living day.