With an Advanced Certification in Orthopedic Massage, over 16 years of experience, and deep Sequim roots, Courtney specializes in orthopedic and medical massage with a focus on relieving pain, restoring function, and supporting clients through injury, chronic tension, and post-surgical recovery. She works through the tissues in layers—adjusting pressure, direction, depth, and technique thoughtfully instead of relying on a “no pain, no gain” approach—to achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Your first appointment includes a thorough verbal, postural, and hands-on assessment to understand the source of discomfort before creating a personalized treatment plan. Follow-up sessions build on that foundation, often combining advanced techniques such as structural realignment, deep tissue massage, myofascial release (MFR), muscle energy techniques (MET), joint mobilization, strain/counterstrain, manual manipulation, and manual adjustments.

Her work is rooted in her self-developed method, Multidimensional Myofascial Release—a layered, multi-plane approach that blends structural work, orthopedic assessment, and slow, targeted fascial engagement to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve function. These sessions focus on specific areas based on your treatment goals and, most importantly, how your body is presenting that day.

As the owner of Peaceful Kneads, she oversees treatment plans for complex orthopedic and medical cases, collaborating with clients, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective, individualized care. In addition to her hands-on work, Courtney teaches at the Port Townsend School of Massage, provides Continuing Education for LMTs, and mentors Peaceful Kneads therapists.