Peace Tree Healing

I want to start by saying that I leaned about Hilary at Peace Tree Healing through Unilocal.I read the reviews about her massages and personality and it prompted me to do a little more research. I looked at her website to gather information about hypnobirthing. I gave her a call, she was helpful and informative. My husband and I decided to meet with her and enrolled in her hypnobirthing program (5 classes, for 2.5 hour per couple). She provided a book (that we love reading) and gave us a reading assignment for our first class. I was very excited.
The Classes:
Last night was our first class. She was attentive, offered us tea and asked if we needed the restroom. Hilary displays calm energy which we appreciated but I felt a lot of guilt that we had just handed over $ 500.00 for what we experienced. I was disappointed. My husband and I were bored and yawning because she simply reviewed what we had already read on the book she had provided during the introduction meeting. She had a folder, flipped through the pages and talked about what we already knew from the book. It was very redundant. She had us do a couple of exercises that were probably a couple of minutes long each, such as, breathing and visualization. They were very basic exercises, didn’t need to sit for 2 hours (the class was not 2.5 hrs per se) for that. She also showed us 2 hypnobirthing videos, one of which she showed us the previous week. Again, I felt we didn’t need to see the same video twice. My husband and I connected to the information on the book (both of us are therapist so we understand the sympathetic, parasympathetic system, stress hormones, fight, flight or freeze responses as well as the concept of conditioning). The book really gives a clear picture about the techniques and necessary information to understand why it is believed that hypnobirthing can work. I had higher expectations for the class. I gained more from the book that is 20.00 and feel bad we spent all that money if the classes continue as the one last night. My husband told me he was going to address it with her and I told him to see how she conducts the 2^nd class and go from there. I am really hoping I gain something from these classes. Perhaps the class last night would have been helpful for someone that didn’t do the reading from the book, however, I wouldn’t haven’t spent that amount of money if he classes consist of reviewing what I already read. Maybe the parents-​to-​be can be asked what they thought of the reading, open the time for questions, let them share, and proceed from there.
2^nd class– my husband and I decided to express our concerns with Hilary. Well, she became very defensive, she had an awkward giggle as she talked to us (incongruent affect as we call it) and it became a mini therapy session for her from my husband attempting to tell her that we wanted to express our expectations for the class and what we felt was missing in order to enhance our experience. I was shocked, to say the least, because the Unilocal reviews state she is intuitive, calm and serene. She was rude when we asked her what the rest of the classes would cover. She responded, «It’s on the website.» We decided to continue the class because we knew we would lose 500.00 dollars and wanted to give it a chance. We were very hopeful and desperate to learn techniques to make my birthing experience a beautiful one.
3^rd class — for the first time she asked how I was doing with my pregnancy. I answered and proceeded with the class. She tried to do better but everything was basically being read from her folder. Again, information we had already covered on the book. She had my husband read a script to me and she read a couple as well (my husband fell asleep on one of them (that was comical for me because I was not relaxed at all but he is overworked and tired). I told her the scripts aren’t helpful for me (not everyone is the same, hello!) This is our 3^rd class, all the classes were not 2.5 hours.
4^th class — our friend and birthing partner attended. Well, Hillary cut me off at times because I wasn’t really into the scripts that she had by husband and my friend read. I prefer quiet spaces with no one talking or the soft recorded tapes. She was rushed through the lesson and only did 2 hours. Disappointing yet again.
Last class– I was very sick that night, we watched 2 very long but interesting videos and she covered hospital bag and wished us well. Her tiny studio is clean and organized, but to meditate and close my eyes for visualization presented a challenge because the studio is on Topanga Cyn and the traffic noise is really bad! All you hear is cars and takes longer to reach a state of relaxation.
The Facility bathroom was disgusting. The couch really uncomfortable. Construction work was taking place, fighting couples outside and the smell of paint was not good, especially when pregnant. Toxic!
Side note: Loved the book, love the rainbow relaxation recording and the baby music.

I am so blessed and grateful to have discovered Hilary. Another huge perk of living in Topanga ;) but she would be worth a drive from elsewhere in LA.
This is more than a massage. So much more. The times I have been treated by Hilary feel like absolute self-​love, and not the «indulgent» type. She is very in tune not just with the body, but with the mind-​body-​spirit connection that can be felt physically. I have had chronic aches in certain parts of my body that feel completely non-​existent following treatment. I have also never felt so relaxed than I do a little bit into the massage — which is not an easy thing with me physically as I (while a calm and chill person) seem to carry a great deal of tension and emotion in my upper back, neck, and shoulders. By the time the massage has finished I feel like I can barely move, I am so still and calm. I mean that in the best way possible!
Hilary is also a wonderful being. It is calming and serene just to be in her presence and I can tell from both her massage work and her overall demeanor that she has great wisdom and compassion expressed in all that she does.
Highly recommended and I so look forward to my next visit! Thank you Hilary!

I’m someone who’s received a lot of massages over the years, and Hillary is as good as it gets :) She’s top-​notch and super pro. I agree with Chance W.‘s review ~ Hillary is knowledgeable and intuitive. I felt like I received physical therapy — I requested deep tissue (though Hillary offers other types of massage), and I left feeling like all the kinks were ironed out. I’m writing this review nearly 24 hours later, and I still am feeling a lasting effect.

HIllary is an awesome prenatal yoga teacher and prenatal masseuse. I had a great team of acupuncturist and massage and yoga trainers in NYC, when I moved to LA, it took a few months to find Hillary. Me and my partner actually did a yoga session to help my shoulder pain due to sleep discomfort in pregnancy, when she said she did massage as well and for very reasonable prices I jumped on board. I will continue seeing her even after the birth of my child. highly reccomend

I have been receiving bodywork from Hilary twice a month for about 6 months now. She is very knowledgeable and Intuitive with her work, its so healing and nurturing! She uses a combination of hot stones, Chinese cups, essential oils and deep pressure to release any tension or achy muscles that I have. I don’t just walk away I float…
Hilary also does Hypnosis Therapy with me twice a month… wow I had no Idea it could be so effective. I started with the therapy to break some old impulsive behaviors and negative patterns in the sub conscious mind, Immediately after the first session I saw the world and viewed myself in a new light. My temptation to drink alcohol, munch on food all day, and any other addictive trait just fell to the wayside… I just saw Hilary again yesterday for my second hypnosis session just to reinforce what we had worked on. I feel clear and Empowered, thank you Hilary for sharing your amazing gifts with us!

This is THE place to go — whether you are looking to unwind after a long day or would like to treat yourself for quality bodywork during your day off. Hillary is a natural healer and is amazing in listening + aligning the massage with different techniques including chinese cupping, hot stone and deep tissue. Great energy and Positive vibes always at Peace Tree Healing. Makes for a relaxed, vacation-​like experience.

Had the most wonderful prenatal massage with Hillary. She used a combination of techniques during the 90 minute message including hot stone, chinese cupping and swedish, and she seemed to inherently know which areas were bothering me. It was a deep, rejuvenating message and I honestly felt so much better the day after. Best of all I wasn’t sore even though I thought I would be. Would highly recommend Hillary– she has a great energy, really listens and is very talented at her craft.

I found Hillary on Unilocal when I was desperately looking for a massage therapist who could help me with a pulled muscle in my back that was just getting worse and worse over the course of the day.
I was very nervous because I know massage therapists can do more harm than good if they aren’t fantastic. But I needn’t have been nervous. Hillary has worked on my back maybe 4 or 5 times now (lucky me, I live nearby) and she really knows what she’s doing.
She is helping me resolve chronic issues in my back plus whatever else may be bothering me. I love getting her massages and always do the 90 minutes.
And one last thing — this has nothing to do with her massage abilities — she is hilarious! We always end up laughing almost through the whole massage. Fun!

I had the most incredible massage with Hilary this past weekend. Nestled in the middle of beautiful Topanga Canyon, Peace Tree Healing is such a hidden gem — I feel so lucky to have found it! I have tried so many therapists and massage studios in the LA area, at a variety of price ranges… from chains like The Massage Place to Thai massages to Burke Williams to even high end hotel spas (i.e. St. Regis down in Dana Point). But I had never been 100% satisfied with a massage until the one I had with Hilary. Hilary truly has the magic touch. In just one session I feel completely rejuvenated and balanced not just physically but also mentally. She immediately understood where I hold tension & stress and worked on these areas while simultaneously guiding your awareness throughout the rest of your body so that you were not mentally focusing on your stress points. I was so impressed with her firm pressure — firmer than what I’ve gotten from male masseuses much bigger than she is — and I loved that she encourages you to communicate with her throughout the massage so that she can adjust her pressure if it ever becomes too firm. I highly recommend Hilary & Peace Tree Healing — this is the real deal!

Ok, WOW! I can’t believe how blessed I am to have stumbled across Hillary! I have to say I’ve had many many different massages from all kinds of massage places and therapist and I can honestly say without a doubt Hillary is in the top 5, if not the best that I’ve had over the last 20 years. No I didn’t get a discount for posting, though she had a Unilocal special I received, no incentive to leave a review other than I truly feel like she deserves it.
First she was so flexible and understanding when I changed my appt time three times on her with no attitude from her or anything but understanding.
2^nd…you know how some massage therapist just push your muscles around and call it a massage? Not Hillary she truly knows how to work your body to get it to relax and not in the make you cry uncle type just to show you they can but because she has the touch and truly seems to care about making sure you leave more peaceful that when you showed up.
3^rd for the first time in a very long time I felt I got a massage that actually relaxed me to the point that after I regained consciousness and the ability to walk I wanted to just hug her but didn’t want to freak her out so kept my composer.
4^th she recommended this place that has the best cobbler you can imagine, and yes Hillary I’m writing this as I eat it.
I will be making the drive from Hollywood to see Hillary hopefully often!!!
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My husband and I took Hypnobirthing lessons with Hilary and they were extremely helpful during the birth of our son. Hilary is a delight, and helped us develop the tools we needed for a natural birth. Highly recommend. Thanks Hilary!!!

WoW! Hillary is very knowledgeable in the practice of Ayurveda. I had a morning consultation, followed by an oil massage, oil drip on the forehead, and she even provided a lovely light lunch. She really knows her stuff. She has studied in India and learned her practice. The education she provided me was very helpful. Its basic ayurveda. She even gave me some papers to take home and review to better my health. If you are searching just try her. Thank you Hilary!

I had my first pre-​natal massage with Hilary the other day and I cannot recommend her enough. The minute I met her I knew she was all business (in a good way) and could probably sense where I needed to be worked on, and I was right. She has a very calming energy and a really wonderfully strong but fluid touch. I normally get massages once a week, but strangely being pregnant I haven’t needed them much until now. I have a good cheap place I normally like to go to, but wasn’t going to risk going to someone who doesn’t do or understand pre natal massage. I found Hilary and am so glad I did! I will definitely see her again and can’t tell you how glad I am that I found her. Pregnant or not, she is a great masseuse and I really enjoyed talking with her as well. Not to mention she is beyond reasonably priced. Amazing experience all around. Thanks Hilary!

I’ve been to laughter yoga many times now and always find it to be fun and relaxing. I’ve gone so far as to hire Hilary out for private sessions with work groups which has gone over very well. I’ve been with just my husband, but really enjoy going with a large group of friends because nothing is better than working out your laugh muscles with the people you love. I could see laughter yoga being a great place to take a date. I love Hilary and if this woman doesn’t get you laughing, nothing can. (And you’re probably dead inside)

I’ve attended both the Laughter Yoga sessions and have had some amazing and rejuvenating massages with Hilary at Peace Tree Healing.
I can’t recommend laughter yoga enough, it is such a powerful experience. To feel completely relaxed and full of energy after laughing for an hour in a room full of strangers is a rare treat. Treat yourselves and you won’t regret it!