Massage Therapy

Medical massage therapy is a form of specialized clinical massage that focuses on the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions as well as chronic pain and inflammation. The medical massage therapist is well trained and experienced in addressing patient problems related to musculoskeletal conditions, arthritis, and traumatic injuries as well as age related musculoskeletal degeneration. Our medi... Read More

Medical massage therapy is a form of specialized clinical massage that focuses on the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions as well as chronic pain and inflammation. The medical massage therapist is well trained and experienced in addressing patient problems related to musculoskeletal conditions, arthritis, and traumatic injuries as well as age related musculoskeletal degeneration. Our medical massage therapists work in close consultation with our chiropractic and naturopathic staff.

Megan studied at Central Michigan University, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Therapeutic Recreation with a minor in psychology. She since worked as a Recreational Therapist (CTRS) serving individuals primarily in psychiatric and behavioral health settings developing and facilitating psycho-educational programming.

Due to her passion for holistic wellness and person-centered care, Megan then pursued a certificate in Medical Massage Therapy from the Blue Heron Academy, where she graduated at the top of the class in her medical massage, advanced manual therapy and holistic health practitioner programs. She has since stayed involved at the school working as a teaching assistant and substitute teaching staff.

In her work and studies, she continues to explore the mind-body connection and its impacts on overall well-being and daily life.

Megan enjoys spending her free time with friends, family and more specifically her dog. She prefers to spend her time outdoors, crafting, reading, lifting weights, and caring for her many houseplants.

Megan studied at Central Michigan University, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Therapeutic Recr... Read More

Kenesha has had a passion for healing as long as she can remember. She graduated top of her class from Blue Heron Academy of the Healing Arts & Sciences in Grand Rapids, MI. With over 1200 hours of medical massage and manual therapy education and training, Kenesha has been practicing as a licensed manual and medical therapist since 2022. Specializing in sports massage therapy and joint complex rehabilitation, her main goal is to decrease inflammation and pain in your body, increase range of motion in your everyday movement, and normalize your muscles’ soft tissue to function better. Kenesha also incorporates deep tissue and Swedish techniques along with therapeutic modalities to effectively treat the cause of your aches and pains. She is board certified in manual lymphatic drainage therapies along with abdominal body work.

Kenesha has had a passion for healing as long as she can remember. She graduated top of her class... Read More

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