Ashley George B.C.M.T, Owner of Hito Wellness

Here at Hito Wellness, the main goal is to create a supportive environment for clients that addresses their physical needs while encouraging a balance between mental and physical health. I graduated from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 2006, completing over 1,000 hours of training in medical massage therapy and bodywork. Although I studied various techniques, I focus on those that best promote health and healing. I also hold a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology, with a minor in Psychology from Indiana University. These experiences have provided me with a deeper understanding of human movement. I am a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and a licensed Board Certified Massage Therapist in Utah.

My Philosophy

For most of my life I have observed and felt the need in our society to cultivate a more keen awareness into how the mind body connection truly affects each individual. I have spent a great deal of time studying the human body and by gaining that knowledge, coupled with massage school, have seen how the mind can greatly manifest itself physically in every human being. The ability for the body to heal and maintain health is directly connected to the relationship it has to the mind. Creating an environment where the client can recognize this, and empower themselves to heal and live healthfully is what I believe to be how I can contribute positively to the world.

Hito / hEtOe / hī-tō

The symbol Hito is the Japanese character for human being. It represents how, as humans, we need each other for support. We are all interdependent. We utilize Hito in massage therapy through the technique of using our relaxed body weight to lean on the client. The client holds the therapist up in return. This is the fundamental vision of my practice. This is a wonderful concept that should exist not only from therapist to client, but out into the world we inhabit.