Licensed Massage Therapists
- Education: Massage Therapy Certificate, Capri College, Cedar Rapids, IA; A.S. (Science), Kirkwood College, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Experience: 13 years
- Started HHMWC: January 2012
- Areas of Specialty: Chronic pain, headaches, necks and glutes
- Modalities: Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, pregnancy, passive-resistive stretching
- I'm an LMT because... After slumping over a desk for many years, I didn't want the associated backaches and headaches for the rest of my life. After my dramatic career change from accounting to massage therapy, I've never looked back! All these years later, I still get excited about really helping people with their headaches and pain as well as helping my patients better understand their bodies!
- Schedule: On medical leave until July :(
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- Education: Massage Therapy Certificate & A.A.S., Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
- Experience: 7 years
- Started at HHMWC: July 2013
- Areas of Specialty: Medical Massage
- Modalities: Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, NMT
- I'm an LMT because... I pursued massage to explore an alternative way of healing the body. There is so much more to learn and I intend to continuously grow my knowledge of natural healing techniques and self care.
- Schedule: Mondays 10:00 am - 2:30 pm / Wednesdays 10:00 am - 2:30 pm / Fridays 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Sheela is a Michigan-licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and is an Independent Contractor performing work for Health & Harmony Massage & Wellness Center.
- Education: Medical Massage Therapy Certificate, Blue Heron Academy, Grand Rapids, MI, A.A.S., Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI, currently pursuing her B.A., Western Michigan University
- Experience: 5 years
- Started at HHMWC: September 2015
- Areas of Specialty: Medical Massage
- Modalities: Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, NMT
- I'm an LMT because... I pursued massage to explore an alternative way of healing the body. There is so much more to learn and I intend to continuously grow my knowledge of natural healing techniques and self care.
- Schedule: Fridays 10:00 am - 8:00 pm / Saturdays 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Emily is a Michigan-licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and is an Independent Contractor performing work for Health & Harmony Massage & Wellness Center.
- Education: Massage Therapy Certificate, Dorsey Schools, Saginaw, MI, pursuing Bachelor's Degree, Davenport University, Lansing, MI
- Experience: 4 years
- Started at HHMWC: June 2018
- Areas of Specialty: Deep tissue, taping, lymph drainage
- Modalities: Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP), Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
- I'm an LMT because... After years as a dancer growing up, I really learned the value of massage therapy as it helped me manage my chronic pain. I became a massage therapist so that I could help people experience the same relief from massage that has helped me so much.
- Schedule: Mondays 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm / Tuesdays 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm / Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm / Thursdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Akala is a Michigan-licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and is an Independent Contractor performing work for Health & Harmony Massage & Wellness Center.
- Education: Institute for Massage Education, Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts, Kalamazoo, MI
- Experience: 2 years
- Started at HHMWC: November 2018
- Areas of Specialty: Chronic Pain
- Modalities: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Cupping, Hot Stone
- I'm an LMT because... I attended a massage therapy open house and was awakened to the mind-body connection of chronic pain (as a sufferer myself). Becoming an LMT has allowed me to care for myself differently and to connect with the emotional components that are often forgotten AND very connected to chronic pain. I am excited to grow as an LMT and blessed with the opportunity to support people, wherever they are on their journey towards healing.
- Schedule: Tuesdays 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm / Wednesdays 9:30 am - 3:30 pm / Thursdays 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm / Fridays 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Ashley is a Michigan-licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and is an Independent Contractor performing work for Health & Harmony Massage & Wellness Center.
- Education: Massage Therapy Certificate, Everest Institute, Grand Rapids, MI
- Experience: 10 years
- Started at HHMWC: October 2019
- Areas of Specialty: Structural integration for functionality
- Modalities: I am experienced in chiropractic, athletics and spa settings. I do predominantly deep tissue work, but also sports, relaxation and some myofascial. I also like to incorporate stretching and range of motion when necessary.
- I'm an LMT because... I find it fascinating and helpful to others. It's a multi-dimensional practice for health and harmony to the many layers of life.
- Schedule: Tuesdays 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm / Wednesdays 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm / Thursdays 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm / Fridays 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm / Saturdays 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Nate is a Michigan-licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and is an Independent Contractor performing work for Health & Harmony Massage & Wellness Center.
- Education: Massage Therapy Certificate, Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI; B.S. (Kinesiology), University of Michigan School, Ann Arbor, MI
- Experience: 1 year
- Started at HHMWC: January 2020
- Areas of Specialty: Clinical sports massage for athletes
- Modalities: Deep Tissue Massage, range of motion & hip alignment assessment
- I'm an LMT because... After many years of competitive triathlon and running I have seen the need for bodywork to reduce injury and relieve aches and pains. You get the most out of your body when you honor it and invite others to help you along your journey.
- Schedule: Mondays, 1:45 pm – 6:00 pm / Tuesdays, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm / Wednesdays, 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm / Thursdays, 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm / Fridays, 1:45 pm – 8:00 pm / Saturdays, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Louie is a Michigan-licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and is an Independent Contractor performing work for Health & Harmony Massage & Wellness Center.
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- Education: B.A. from Wayne State University; Dharma Yoga Center; Massage Therapy License from Irene's Myomassology Institute
- Experience: 6 years
- Started at HHMWC: March 2020
- Areas of Specialty: Acupressure points, deep pressure, pain relief, relaxation, guided meditation, breath work, yoga positions for self care
- Modalities: Thai massage, Swedish massage, Reflexology, Reiki energy work (light/no touch)
- I'm an LMT because... there's so much stress, pain and suffering in the world. The incredible human body already has everything it needs to relax, repair and heal itself -- it does so every day. Massage therapy, yoga, breathing exercises, and enough nutritious food, water, rest and daily activity are a few of the many available tools we can share with each other to begin to eliminate some of our suffering.
- Schedule: Tuesdays, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm / Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm / Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm / Fridays, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm / Saturdays, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Andy is a Michigan-licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and is an Independent Contractor performing work for Health & Harmony Massage & Wellness Center.