Meet Hannah Ruth

For me, every massage is a dance. I find this to be true both in the grace and fluidity of my movements as I work, and in the presence of deep listening that I enter into as I practice my craft.

To every session, I bring generous attention to the feedback your body gives, both verbally and non verbally. I don’t believe in overriding your body’s pain response with excessively deep strokes in a “no pain, no gain” mentality. Instead, I seek to communicate directly with you in a dance of give and take, to find the sweet spot that leaves you feeling refreshed, deeply relaxed, and at ease.

I began my massage training at Santa Barbara Bodyworks in Santa Barbara, CA, in 2015. There, I completed over 600hrs of coursework and practice in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Orthopedic Massage, Sports Massage, and more. In 2022 I sought additional training in Reflexology and Oncology Massage, as well as one-on-one coaching to develop my skills in Deep Tissue. In addition to seeing clients of all ages in their homes, I have enjoyed working closely with residents at the Samarkand retirement community, and with the Westmont College Track and Cross Country teams for several seasons. In 2023 I relocated back to my old college stomping grounds in Brattleboro, VT, to be closer to friends and to enjoy the beauty of the seasons.

I am a Certified Massage Therapist with the state of California, and Licensed in the state of Vermont. Hannah Ruth Massage is a body positive, LGBTQ+ owned business. I use they or she pronouns. I welcome you to tell me yours.

All site photography by Isaiah Brothers.