Esther Utley LMT  MA 00024089

Esther graduated from Heritage College in Colorado earning an AOS degree in the 1200 hour MT program in 2003 and has since worked in a variety of environments from five star resort spas to medical settings. She migrated to the Puget Sound area in 2005 because she was drawn to the "health culture" that the PNW has to offer, it is such a joy to work with clients who truly value their health. She was thrilled to launch Guiding Star Massage Therapy PLLC in order to provide the highest level of care to her clients. Communication is the first step, "you can't take a road trip without looking at a map right?" She takes the time to understand where her clients are coming from and where they want to go. This is key to helping each individual achieve their goals.

Practicing in the Seattle area for the majority of her career has provided her with the opportunity to fine tune her skills working with postural disorders from being "stuck" in fixed positions at length due to our "tech culture", and repetitive strain injuries resulting from activities such as cycling, music/instruments, dancing, hiking and art. She is interested in looking at the least invasive possibility for treatment to a condition first (massage) and structuring a treatment plan around the results. In her “massage tool box” she has a variety of deep tissue and relaxation massage techniques, was certified in cupping massage in 2009, continues to learn about the neurofascial approach to nerve entrapment and is always interested in practicing effective techniques to help her clients with injury treatment, pain management and anxiety.

Esther is dedicated to providing the safest environment possible for her clients and herself. Realizing the seriousness of maintaining a clean health environment, she adheres to the policies outlined by OSHA and the WSMTA for safe practices for COVID-19 and will continue to follow any recommendations by OSHA and WSMTA to maintain the highest safety standards.

Esther lives right here in Edmonds and enjoys spending time outdoors, especially camping and fly fishing.  Esther is also an artist and has recently achieved her Art Therapy Life Coaching certification and is excited to help others tap into their creativity to transform limiting beliefs.

Education & Trainings:

Associate of Occupational Studies - Heritage College 2003.  Deep Tissue/Sports Massage, Medical massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Clinical Assessment. 

ABMP membership and education started 2006 - current

Certified in Cupping Therapy - EarthSpa Health Traditions 2009 

Stone Massage Certified - Institute of Integrative Health Care Studies 2009

Table Thai Techniques 2018 & 2020 - Thai Massage Trainings

Neurofascial Approach Sciatica 2016, Frozen Shoulder 2018 & Plantar Fasciitis 2020/2021, Carpal Tunnel and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 2022, Modern Manual Therapy in Post-Surgical Recovery 2023, Embodied Anatomy; Heart of Perception 2023