About Us

MEET OUR PRACTITIONERS:

HEATHER HAWTHORNE, LMT, CYT, FACIALIST, OWNER OF HAWTHORNE MASSAGE AND SELF CARE

Heather has been a Massage Therapist and Dermalogica Facialist for over 26 years. She is a dedicated and passionate professional who, after all these years, still loves giving (and receiving) therapeutic massage and skin care treatments. Inspired by the beauty of West Seattle’s Puget Sound and its spectacular sunsets, she has created a nurturing and calming space for all to enjoy and to develop healthy, life-long, self-care habits. 

She offers Deep Tissue Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Prenatal Massage, Myofascial Release, Fascial Stretching Technique (FST), Sports Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Cupping, TMJ release, Dermalogica Facials  and Young Living Essential Oil Treatments.  

As the owner of Hawthorne Massage and Self Care, she is extremely proud of not only the beautiful space, but also of the talented practitioners who have come together at HMSC. Her career in the luxury yachting industry sees her working with many high profile clients as she travels internationally and returns to West Seattle, both inspired and grateful. 

Schedule with Heather at hawthornemassagesc.as.me/heather or click the BOOK NOW button on this website. 

HEATHER IS AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS OCT. 1, 2025.

MARY FRANCES LITTLE BRAVE, LMT, CLINICAL HERBALIST

Mary Frances is a seasoned massage therapist and wellness advocate dedicated to a holistic approach to massage and whole-being wellness. With over 30 years of experience in diverse modalities of bodywork and natural health, she provides personalized care guided by an intuitive understanding of each body’s unique needs.

Among her specialties are Deep Tissue Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT), Integrative Fascial Release, Ortho-Bionomy, Prenatal Massage, and labor support. Beyond bodywork, Mary Frances offers Nutritional Counseling, cleansing guidance, Folk Herbalism, and Women’s Ceremonial Work. She is trauma-informed and a passionate supporter of health freedom, fostering a safe and empowering environment for her clients. 

ALL NEW CLIENTS BOOKING THEIR FIRST MASSAGE WITH MARY WILL RECEIVE A $20 DISCOUNT. USE CODE NEWCLIENT20 WHEN SCHEDULING OR PAYING ONLINE. Schedule with Mary at hawthornemassagesc.as.me/mary or click the BOOK NOW button on this website.

ANTHONY GITCH, LMT, EDUCATOR, PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Anthony doesn’t just offer massage as a luxury. He offers it as a strategy—for healing, relief, and lasting change.

With nearly 20 years of clinical experience, Anthony brings precision, depth, and intention to every session. His work includes medical massage, deep tissue, relaxation, energy work, NeuroDermal Repositioning, Functional Muscle Assessment with corrective therapy, and his original HypnoSage™ technique—a fusion of physical therapy and subconscious reset. His relaxation massages are deeply restorative, allowing the mind and body to completely unwind and relax. 

Anthony specializes in helping people with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, stress-related conditions, chronic pain, post-injury discomfort, migraines, or anxiety. As a former professional horse trainer and rider, he understands chronic pain from the inside out. Years of physical strain taught Anthony firsthand what the body carries—and how much of that is tied to the mind. Many massage therapists treat the muscles, he treats the full system.

Anthony has worked as the lead therapist for a college football team, managing injury, recovery, and performance. He is the Chair of a Washington State DOH Advisory Committee for Certified Counselor and Hypnotherapist, and an approved Continuing Education Provider, teaching other professionals how to deliver better results.

HypnoSage™ isn’t just a unique service—it’s a breakthrough, a strategic intervention. Anthony is the sole provider of this method, created through years of clinical experience and advanced training in both massage and hypnotherapy. HypnoSage™ is designed to shift clients into deep parasympathetic release while addressing the subconscious roots of pain. This method eases tension and rewires how the body responds to it. Most bodywork stops with the muscles. HypnoSage™ goes deeper—into the breath, the nervous system, and the subconscious. Using Autogenic Training (a clinically validated form of pain management), this session retrains how your body processes pain and stress. You are not just relaxing—it’s neurological retraining allowing you to reprogram the patterns that keep you stuck. 

If you are ready to stop chasing symptoms and start shifting the system, this is where the work begins!

ALL NEW CLIENTS BOOKING THEIR FIRST MASSAGE WITH ANTHONY  WILL RECEIVE A $20 DISCOUNT. USE CODE NEWCLIENT20 WHEN SCHEDULING OR PAYING ONLINE. Schedule with ANTHONY at hawthornemassagesc.as.me/anthony or click the BOOK NOW button on this website.

LAURA ZANIESKI, MSAOM, LAC, EAMP

Laura provides Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments including Acupuncture, herbal medicine and Tui Na Massage for: maintaining wellness, treating pain, women's issues, digestive issues, allergies, asthma, liver problems, reproductive and fertility issues, sexual dysfunction, emotional issues, addictions and decreasing stress. Laura  is also an accomplished and Certified Yoga Teacher.

To schedule with Laura Zanieski call or text 206-819-0238. Acupuncture sessions can not be booked through our sites.

ATSUKO ARAI,   Intuitive Reading & Energy Healing

“My purpose is to help my clients by touching their lives and guide them on their path of self-discovery with transformational intuitive energy work. I am dedicated to walk the talk therapy and love sharing, and teaching others."

In addition to my experience and developed skills in many forms of energetic and healing work, I have credentials as a Licensed Massage Therapist, a Clinical Advanced Hypnotherapist, Certification in Past Life Regression Therapy, in Reiki Energy Healing and in Cranial Sacral work.” 

For full bio and more information, go to Atsuko’s website linked below.        www.SeattleAtsuko.com

To consult or schedule with Atsuko, please call her on 206-992-4619. Sessions with Atsuko can not be booked from this site.