About the Practitioner

Michelle has been practicing massage therapy since 1992. A former social worker, Michelle earned an undergraduate degree in sociology from Adrian College in Michigan and her graduate degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. In the early nineties, wanting to learn more about the mind-body connection she attended the Richmond Academy of Massage and became a certified massage therapist.

Michelle believes in, and research supports, the myriad benefits of massage – benefits ranging from treating injuries and chronic physical conditions to alleviating the stress we all seem to have in our lives. Massage can provide an integration of body and mind (much like our Bikram Yoga practice) by producing an almost meditative state or a heightened awareness of living in the present moment. Massage can provide emotional balance – bringing with it true relaxation and peace.

Years of experience along with numerous continuing education courses have helped Michelle's ability to design a massage therapy session specific to each client's needs. She is well versed in the traditional Swedish techniques, as well as therapeutic and deep tissue, sports massage, light techniques for those clients not able to accommodate a deep touch, and reflexology.