At Blue Valley Massage we work as a team of Massage Therapists who are dedicated to bringing you the best massage experience in the Hocking Hills, guaranteed! 

All of our Massage Therapists are licensed and highly skilled and trained in the many aspects of massage and related modalities. We believe massage is a lifelong call and gift to heal the mind, body and spirit.

The owner of Blue Valley Massage, a therapist herself, has spent years building her business and gathering the finest massage therapists in the area.

Two or more therapists can be arranged for Couples and Groups!

Our therapists have over 40 years combined experience and have earned the trust of the finest cabins in the Hocking Hills for over 7 years!

Hollie Merchant,LMT is the owner and  founder of Blue Valley Massage.  She studied and graduated with honors from the American Institute of Alternative Medicine and  under Masters of the many modalities of massage. She has earned a limited license to practice medicine in massage therapy under the rules of the Ohio State Medical Board. She has also earned  National certification in massage and bodywork through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and  Bodywork. Hollie and her husband Andrew have three sons who are the 5th generation to grow up in the Hocking Hills Region.

Joshua Conrad,LMT is a graduate of the Hocking College Massage School and has a BA in Visual Anthropology from The Ohio University. He is the therapist for an area chiropractor as well as a certified personal trainer. He is trained in a variety of massage modalities and approaches including: Swedish, trigger point therapy, shiatsu, cranio-sacral therapy, fascial release and Hatha Yoga stretching.  He uses an integrative approach to provide the most therapeutic and enjoyable session possible. He enjoys the scenic drives in the hills, the amazing craftsmanship of the cabins and being an ambassador of the many benefits of massage, especially to our first time massage clients. 

Lisa Trushel,LMT is a graduate of Massage Away School of Massage. She is trained in many aspects of massage, including Neuro Muscular Therapy, Swedish Massage and many of our wonderful spa treatments. Lisa is also the principle Massage Therapist at Columbus Massage Professionals. She enjoys being able to take care of her clients during their vacations, because they take care of everyone else when they are home.

Julie Bolin,LMT is a graduate of the Hocking College Massage School.  She is dedicated to doing all she can to allow her clients to enjoy their experience in the Hocking Hills. She is known for her very thorough deep neuromuscular massage. She is a generous soul, who often goes out of her way to help guests.   She enjoys the variety and meeting of new clients that working in the Hocking Hills offers

Heather Likens,LMT graduated from the Hocking College School of massage.  She is trained in a unique blend of massage techniques assured to fit each individuals goal of deep relaxation.  her belief is that feeling good comes from within, and is not a luxury, but a necessity.  She feels that massage is a direct path to feeling better for anyone at any stage of their life.  Heather and her family live in the Hocking Hills area.

Linda Roese,LMT graduated from the Hocking College School of massage and lives in the Hocking Hills with her family. She is trained in many modalities to give you the most relaxing massage possible. She feels that its a gift to be able to be a part of the guests special moments here in the Hocking Hills. Her massages are very relaxing, and it is not unheard of for her clients to drift off as she releases all their stress, mind, body and soul 

Jennifer Woodgeard,MT graduated from American Institute of Alternative Medicine. She has studied relaxation, pre-natal, body wraps and many other fields in massage therapy. Jen enjoys being a part of clients down time, and is dedicated to providing them with the best experience possible.  She believes with the fast pace of today's world, it's nice to escape  for an hour  or two. She resides in the area with her family.

Katie Hyme, LMT graduated from The Massage School of Dayton. She specializes in relaxation massages, and has lived in our area for several years.

Elizabeth Wilhelm LMT graduated from Hocking College School of Massage. She is currently continuing her education in college.

Angela Vincent, LMT graduated from the Dayton School of Massage and has recently moved to Nelsonville with her family while her husband continues his college education.

Shelly Chiszar, LMT graduated from the Hocking College School of Massage. She brings a vast knowledge of medicine as she is still a practicing RN in the Athens area, as well as being wonderful addition to our massage team.

Nicole White, LMT graduated from the Hocking College School of Massage. She lives in the Athens area, and is also a therapist at the Athens Medical Massage.  

Blue Valley Massage Gives Back !!!

At Blue Valley Massage we have always believed it is right to give back to the world that gives so much to us. Below is a list of some of the charities and events we donate to. We hope you will consider them as well.

~Every soldier on leave from Iraq or Afghanistan gets a free one hour    massage from our therapists! Thank you soldiers!
~Make a Wish Foundation
~Special Olympics of Ohio
~Several Private Cancer Patient Fundraisers
~Northern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation
~Brain Cancer Patient Fundraisers
~Friends of the Hocking Hills
~Shoot the Hills
~Indian Run
~The Washboard Festival
~The Fire and Ice Ball
~Hocking Hills Tourism Association Volunteers
~Hocking County Farm Bureau
~Autism Step by Step Academy
~Fairfield Medical Center Nurses Appreciation
~Blue Ribbon Lodging Association

Other websites with area info

hockinghills.com
heartofhocking.com
thehockinghills.org
SurfHockingHills

Other Great Places

Ohio Lodging Rentals
Misty Ridge Gifts and Collectables
Hocking Hills Weddingmoons
Hocking Hills Wedding Info 
Hocking Hills Canoe Livery
Hocking Hills Canopy Tours

Attention Lodging Owners/Managers:
If you are interested in offering our services to your guests and receiving a complimentary massage, please email or call. We also place a link to your website on this page

A personal note from the owner of Blue Valley Massage:
I am the 5^th generation to be born and raised in these hills.  Even so, there is not a day that I don’t step into the sunshine, or feel  the snow fall on my face, that I don’t appreciate and feel the magic of this place.  One deep breath of the crisp clean air, air that smells the way Nature intended it, and your mind, body and soul melt back to a time and place when telephones, computers and lawn mowers didn’t exist. One touch of an ancient, moss covered boulder will bring you back to Natures wonder. When the wind blows through the tree’s, they sing an ancient song that will soothe you like nothing else. 

Get back to Nature, get back to peace and serenity, and get back to yourself.

 Come visit us in the Hocking Hills.

 
 You can be assured of a wonderful massage experience, because at Blue Valley Massage Your satisfaction is 100% GUARANTEED!!