Patti has been a medical board licensed massage therapist for over 16 years after graduating from the Northwest Academy of Massotherapy in 2007. She is trained in Swedish, deep tissue, positional release, hot stone as well as being certified in Oncology massage. She enjoys helping people feel better by providing a massage that fits their […]

Nicholle graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in the summer of 2022. While in school, she worked to develop a client-focused flow by combining her training in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Fascia Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports and Thai massage. She is passionate about helping clients restore balance within their mind and body with her intuitive touch […]

Natasha is a licensed massage therapist, who received her certification in therapeutic massage after graduating from Baker College in June 2009. Since then she has worked in a variety of settings including chiropractic offices, yoga studios and also in corporate massage. She has been a part of the Essential Massage team since March 2022. Her […]

Marie graduated from Stacio’s Institute of Therapeutic Massage in 2013. She is a client focused therapist that enjoys learning new techniques. She has education in manual lymphatic drainage, rotator cuff release, cupping, and other modalities. She loves providing “targeted results” based sessions as well as relaxation.

Aaron is a licensed massage therapist since 2006, and is a graduate from Irene’s Myomassology Institute. While there he had the opportunity to train directly under the school’s founder herself, the late, Irene Gauthier. After graduation, Aaron was offered the chance to serve an apprenticeship as a student teacher. Later he continued his training by […]

Nikki is a Board Certified and State Licensed Massage Therapist, who has been practicing since she graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in May 2005. She uses a combination of deep tissue as well as relaxation techniques to create a therapeutic massage tailored to each client’s needs and preferences.

Cat has been a licensed massage therapist since 2012 upon graduating Irene’s Myomassology Institute. While continuing to educate herself on various techniques, Cat is passionate when it comes to tailoring each massage to a client’s specific needs. Whether it be for pain relief, stress reduction, or a bit of both, Cat blends swedish, deep tissue, […]

Breanne graduated from Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage in 2005. She spent the first seven years of her career working in the chiropractic setting where she was able to learn from and work with people who were suffering from chronic pain due to musculoskeletal problems and auto related injuries. She blends the therapeutic deep tissue, […]

Hope graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in September 2016. While in school she studied techniques such as Swedish, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Kinesiology Taping, Hot Stone and Reflexology. Hope listens to her clients and adjusts her massage to fit each of their individual needs. She enjoys combining both relaxation and deep tissue […]

Sally completed her training in January 2005 at Michigan School of Myomassology. She has certificates in hot stone, reflexology, myofascial release, clinical approaches to carpal tunnel and thoracic outlet, clinical approaches to headaches as well as kinesio taping and cupping therapy. She has a knack for deep tissue and sports massage. Deeper pressure and stretches […]

Lisa Boyd began her life’s work while working for a chiropractor in high school. The hands on experience, interaction with patients, and knowledge about body structure was key in becoming the therapist she is today. In September 2003 after graduating from FSTM, Lisa opened Essential Massage Therapy. Lisa enjoys doing deep tissue and prenatal massage […]