Massage Therapy

 

“Allow your passion to become your purpose, and it will one day become your profession."

— Gabrielle Bernstein

Exciting news!  I am now working in collaboration with Jenny Racicot of Island Restorative Massage!  I will begin accepting appointments in the downtown Bar Harbor office on Thursdays beginning in May.

Travel massage services will be available on a limited basis during the 2024 season.

Secure your appointment now by contacting me here, by email, or by phone at 1-207-977-6401.

Amber Howard Massage Therapist Yoga Instructor

Amber Howard

Massage Therapist License #MT5520

I began my career as a massage therapist at a world class luxury spa in one of Maine’s most popular vacation destinations. I then worked at a top-rated, private massage office before accepting a position at Bar Harbor’s premier health & wellness center. This experience has allowed me to combine my expertise in relaxation and luxurious spa experiences with my passion for therapeutic injury and rehabilitative massage work.

I provide professional and customized massage therapy services in the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island, Maine area, focusing on serving those who are struggling with chronic pain, injury rehabilitation and stress management.

Together let’s design the most effective session to meet your goals. I offer receipts for insurance reimbursement as well as complementary self-care techniques and tips so you can stay well between appointments. Customized yoga programs for home practices can be beneficial for select clients.

Maine, ABMP Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, Liability Insurance, AMTA American Massage Therapy Association, Professional Membership, Therabody Network Professional

Massage Services

Massage sessions are thoughtfully curated to calm the central nervous system and customized to the unique needs of each client. 

Personalized assessments and treatment planning ensure you receive the experience and benefits you’re looking for. 

Relieve the stress and discomfort in your body and create more balance, joy and happiness in your life today.

Contact me to schedule a customized or signature massage session.

All Signature Sessions are priced by time:

60 minutes — $120.00

90 minutes — $150.00

120 minutes — $200.00

Hours of Operation

Mon - Sat By Appointment Only

Thursdays - at Island Restorative Massage in downtown Bar Harbor, Maine

Same Day appointments are not available.

Included home-office options: warming stones/packs, hydrotherapy steam towels, Theragun percussive therapy, complimentary essential oils, topical analgesic muscle creams

Included options with mobile massage: Theragun percussive therapy, complimentary essential oils, topical analgesic muscle creams

Signature Sessions

  • Rest & Rejuvenate

    Imagine closing your eyes and entering a soothing, peaceful state where you leave behind the everyday stresses overwhelming your body.

    A warm atmosphere, gentle lighting and soft healing music soothe your senses while you experience this gentle, rhythmic, flowing massage designed to ease your body’s tension, quiet the mind, improve overall wellness and bring you into a deep state of relaxation.

    Relaxation • Stress Relief • Sleep • Self-Care

  • Total Reset

    Whether you are experiencing severe and acute pain/discomfort, or mild and intermittent, all pain is an important signal to slow down and take care. In this service, targeted massage techniques are utilized to unwind deeply held tension, allowing the body the opportunity to release and let go of pain and stress. All affected layers of the body are targeted including fascia, connective tissues and deep and superficial muscles.

    These techniques aim to increase blood flow and oxygen, improve joint function, reduce tension and stress, ease pain, encourage healing, and promote body alignment, proper muscle function and general wellness.

    Typically, this massage includes a focus for specific tension areas that may benefit from deeper pressure and attention.

    Therapeutic • Pain Relief • Injury Recovery

  • Renew

    This massage session recognizes that every body is unique and that each client has a different goal for health, wellness and self-care. This session is custom designed for each client utilizing the most affective massage techniques to address your specific needs and expectations.

    Examples of Renew Massage focuses include:

    Massage for TMJ Dysfunctions; Plantar fasciitis; Rotator-cuff injuries; Post-surgical recovery; Pre/post-natal massage; Sports or high-impact activity related injury or performance improvement; Chronic pain conditions; Repetitive use injuries; Adaptive massage for children/infants, geriatric clients, and other special populations; And more…

    Customized • Focused • Collaborative

  • Hot Stone Massage

    The Earth element properties in this luxurious massage are designed to ground and nurture, soothing the body and calming the mind.

    Smooth, heated, basalt stones and warm massage oils compliment a full body massage focusing on deeply warming and relaxing the muscles, melting tension away. When the stones are used as an extension of the therapist’s hands, the placement and movement can provide pain relief, promote circulation and reach the deepest muscle layers with gentle, penetrating heat.

    This tremendously calming experience is best enjoyed on cold/rainy days and by those who enjoy added warmth.

    Relaxation • Stress Relief • Sleep • Self-Care

  • Thai Massage

    This massage style is also know as “Thai yoga massage” or “lazy man’s yoga” and is offered on a large floor mat with warm blankets and cozy pillows for comfort and support.

    You remain fully clothed throughout the session while your muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints receive the benefit of movement and massage.

    A variety of positions and stretches loosen your muscles, lubricate your joints and improve mobility. The whole body is considered and integrated into the massage session for an adaptive, holistic approach to total body relaxation and renewal.

    Sports •. Stretching. • Fully-Clothed

  • Coming Soon! - Restore

    Experience ultimate relaxation. This session is designed to help you experience the relief and healing your body needs so you can relax, calm your mind and reconnect with your body.

    Your session begins with a customized massage to ease the body’s tension and sooth tired & tight muscles. Afterward, the peace and tranquility continues with an intentional integration time to encourage deep mental & emotional rest and harmony throughout your body. You are invited to experience the warmth, security and envelopment of a weighted blanket while a guided meditation plays. In this state of total physical relaxation, the mind is invited to quiet and clear.

    Combining soothing intuitive massage with guided, meditative mind-balancing and grounding techniques is a truly blissful experience for body, mind and soul.

Travel Massage

Enjoy a massage in your home, office space or at a special event. Travel massage offers clients the convenience of having the massage session brought directly to them. All you need is a space!

Travel massage services are available in Bar Harbor and the Mount Desert Island area. Additional travel fees may be added for other locations based on distance and travel time.

Add on Services

Yoga Seated Twist, Yoga and Massage, Customized Yoga Pose Practice Benefits

Yoga

Compliment your massage practice with customized yoga instruction.

Theragun Percussive Therapy Therabody Massage Gun Tool

Percussive Therapy

Aromatherapy Massage Essential Oils

Aromatherapy

Salt Body Massage Scrub Exfoliation

Body Scrubs

DISCLAIMER — Massage therapy services are in no way a substitute for examination, diagnosis or treatment by a physician.  As a massage therapist I do not diagnose illness, disease or any other physical or mental disorder, nor do I perform spinal or skeletal adjustments or prescribe medicine or medical procedures of any kind.  The purpose of this website and the associated blog is to promote broad consumer understanding and knowledge of various health topics.  It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or diagnosis.