Tim Hackett, LMBT, NC License #3012
I hold certification as a SCUBA Diver and have completed numerous Tandem Skydives. As a passionate outdoors enthusiast, I am committed to hiking every waterfall in western NC. These pursuits are just a couple of the reasons why I chose to make Asheville my home.
Your journey to optimal health and movement begins here, where expertise meets personalized care.
A Personalized Approach to Massage and Bodywork
As a state-licensed and Certified Massage Therapist, I specialize in NeuroMuscular Reprogramming (NMR), an advanced approach based on precise muscle testing. Through the NMR protocol, I assess how muscles are functioning and identify patterns of weakness, inhibition, or compensation that may contribute to restricted movement and ongoing discomfort.
For those searching for a Massage Therapist Asheville NC clients can turn to for personalized care, my approach is built around careful assessment, hands-on experience, and each client’s individual movement and recovery goals.
With more than two decades of private practice experience, I draw from a broad range of massage and bodywork techniques, including Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage, Cupping, and Kinesio Taping. As an experienced massage therapist in Asheville, NC, I tailor each session to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all routine.
My goal is to provide thoughtful, personalized care that supports healthier movement, greater comfort, and overall well-being.
Experience With Athletes and Active Adults
Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of clients, from recreational runners and active adults to competitive ultra-marathoners and triathletes in the local community.
My professional background also includes nearly five years at the Duke Diet and Fitness Center and four years at the Duke Center for Integrated Medicine. These experiences strengthened my ability to work with people who bring different activity levels, physical demands, and personal goals to each session.
For clients looking for an experienced Asheville massage therapist, this background allows me to bring a broad, individualized perspective to massage therapy and bodywork.
More Than Two Decades of Hands-On Experience
Since graduating from Medical Arts Massage School in 2002, I have been the owner and sole proprietor of Healing Hands Massage Therapy and Bodywork, LLC.
Over the years, I have continued to expand my knowledge through hands-on practice, advanced training, and ongoing professional development. My work combines experience with an individualized approach, allowing each session to be adapted to the client’s needs, comfort level, activity, and goals.
As a licensed massage therapist in Asheville, I remain committed to providing personalized care built around the individual client.
Conveniently Located in Asheville, NC
Healing Hands Massage Therapy and Bodywork is conveniently located in Asheville, North Carolina, at:
1070 Tunnel Road
Building 2, Suite 100
Asheville, NC
The practice is located inside WildHawk Physical Therapy, conveniently situated up the hill from Pomodoros Greek and Italian Restaurant.
Clients searching for a Massage Therapist Asheville NC can book personalized massage therapy and bodywork sessions directly at this convenient Tunnel Road location.
Connected to the Local Health and Wellness Community
I take pride in building professional relationships throughout the medical, rehabilitation, and alternative health community.
Over the years, I have worked alongside and developed connections with chiropractors, acupuncturists, naturopaths, Physical Therapists, Massage Therapists, Pilates instructors, and yoga instructors.
These professional relationships reflect my belief that movement, recovery, and well-being often benefit from a thoughtful and collaborative approach.
Education, Certifications, and Professional Experience
Education
- B.A. — SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY
- M.A. — Penn State, State College, PA
- PhD ABD — Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
Certifications
- Certified Massage Therapist — Medical Arts Massage School, Raleigh, NC
- Certified Infant Massage Instructor
- Certified Neuromuscular Reprogramming Therapist
Professional Experience
- Former Massage Therapy Instructor — Gwinnett College, Raleigh, NC
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
- Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)
- Baby’s First Massage, Inc.
- The Institute of Conscious Bodywork
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
- Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
- Raleigh Area Better Business Bureau
“We can ignore even pleasure. But pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” ~C. S. Lewis
