Professional Massage Therapists at AAIMT
Margaret Bagby
734-678-8933
My name is Margaret Bagby; I am a graduate of AAIMT. I completed the program in February of 2010. During that year I received an award for the most requested therapist in the student clinic; which was a wonderful honor.
I have been practicing massage ever since that time; in downtown Saline. I moved to this wonderful space on Halloween of this year; and am glad I did. Massage is a science that I enjoy and can always relate to and learn more about.[Everybody has a body]
I had actually looked into the program 16 years before I actually did it; I believe I was meant to do this work the path just took a little longer to arrive at. This path I speak of is always new and never ending.
I look forward to meeting and working with you.
-Swedish -Myofascial -NMT -Deep Tissue -Sports
She is a member of AMBP and has taken and passed the NCTMB.
Kimberly Beneke
810-922-7229
kimberly@makmassage.com
Certified Massage Therapist since 2010-- I studied at Ann Arbor Institute of Massage therapy. I integrate the many different modalites of massage to work with you to achieve your wellness goal, whether it is pure relaxation or chronic pain relief. I am certified in Neuromuscular Massage Therapy, Myofascial Release Therapy, Swedish Massage, Prenatal Massage, and Raindrop Therapy (Raindrop Therapy is not available at this time) and a member of ABMP (American Bodywork and Massage Professionals).
I am continuously learning every day, while helping others to reach their goals and to have an awareness of mind & body wellness. I will continue to learn new techniques and modalities to enhance my current techniques at a scholar level. I plan on taking Thai Massage Certification courses soon.
My long term goal is to become a certified Naturopath (ND), so that I am able to further assist you to realize your whole body wellness and balance. I enjoy integrating the many different techniques I have learned to customize your session and to reach your personal goals.
Elizabeth DuRoss
734-276-9536
BonneVieMassage@gmail.com
I enrolled in the accredited Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy without ever having received a professional massage. The power of human touch was just something I had always been in tune with. I graduated in September 2007 and began my career as a Massage Therapist in January 2008. In 2009, I pursued additional training in Prenatal Massage fundamentals.
I believe that the body should be treated as a whole -- when the mind relaxes, the body will follow suit. With an approach that integrates relaxation techniques with both Neuromuscular and Myofascial Therapies, I treat every situation with a positive attitude and every client with care and compassion. Working with combined therapies assures that you'll find peace of mind and relief from pain.
When you enter my treatment room you're putting your trust into my capable hands and that is not a responsibility I take lightly. We'll discuss your concerns and work together to find a treatment plan that fits. I will help you rediscover balance, relieve chronic or acute pain, and encourage stress release. Your wellbeing is my top priority and I want you to start feeling results from the first time you visit. So breathe in, breathe out, relax. You're in good hands.
My Services Include: Therapeutic Massage- Using a combination of Swedish and Deep Tissue techniques, Therapeutic massage will relieve anxiety and stress, ease tight muscles, and start you on the path toward structural balance. Hot Stone Therapy- Experience the true meaning of bliss as heated basalt stones glide over tired and achy muscles using warmth rather than pressure to ease tension. Prenatal Massage- Prenatal massage helps to relieve muscle aches and cramping but also encourages relaxation and deep breathing -- happy mom means happy baby and may lead to an easier delivery.
Jocelyn Granger
734-677-4430
Jocelyn Granger, Director, NCTMB is the founder of the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy, which was founded in 1993. Jocelyn continues to learn new modalities and review/improve upon current modalities in use. She has been practicing massage and bodywork for 30 years! Her practice consists of using modalities and techniques for Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release Technique, Sports Massage, Infant/Child Massage, Pregnancy Massage and Body Mobilization. She is currently learning Thai Massage. Jocelyn’s specialty is in Sports Massage working with athletes using Sports theories along with Neuromuscular Therapy and Myofascial Release as techniques to help those with injuries recover quickly and more thoroughly.
Jocelyn is the author of Neuromuscular Therapy Manual, a text book dedicated to teaching students the science and art of Neuromuscular Therapy. She teaches this course along with Sports Massage, Spa Therapies, Therapeutic Massage, Anatomy, Physiology, Maniken™, Ethics and Business Practices.
Christina Lance
517-861-6105
Christina Lance – Integrative Massage Therapy –I was born with a gift that allows me to perceive issues that my clients may have, and to create a holistic approach to address those issues and help eliminate them.
As a child from the age of 12, I would massage my friends and family. As an adult, I was prodded by many to make it my career. I then attended the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy, The Polarity Center and The Upledger Institute to learn the theory and techniques associated with several forms of massage and related therapies.
This enables me to explain my perceptions to my clients and other medical/massage professionals in a way that they can understand. My passion in life is to help people feel better, as it is for many of us in the massage profession.
My sessions are truly unique, and aimed at addressing the client as a whole being- physical, emotional, and spiritual. I begin my sessions by assessing the client. I listen to your concerns, and adjust my intention to help alleviate them. I then listen carefully to what your body tells me it needs. Finally, I create a recipe unique to you that will allow for the utmost healing and balancing to take place during the session.
Prema Lindsay Smith
734-649-6157
Inner Balance Therapy continues to grow from three decades plus of providing bodywork and a passion for the educational pursuits. The concept of Inner Balance Therapy developed over a decade ago as I learned to listen to the recipients‘ perceived or even unperceived concerns. Their body’s wisdom inspires me to be a seeker of knowledge, an investigator and a humble practitioner.
In the last three years, I have been training and practicing Thai massage. The yoga and sports-like stretching and mobilization techniques effectively incorporate ancient forms of body work as well as modern western techniques. Listening to the clients’ requests and their bodys’ language, directs the rhythm of a Thai massage session. Included but not limited to Myofascial (deep tissue), neuromuscular, reflexology, shiatsu and sports have been synchronistically incorporated. Experiencing a session brings a sense of balance and openness, freeing a person from stress and restricted pain patterns.
Darlene Stanley
734-216-9362
I’m a 2011 graduate of Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy. I call my massage practice Atelier because I see it as a workshop where clients and I work together to discover the sources of their discomfort, agree on a treatment plan and discuss ways to prolong the benefits of the treatment.
Some of the modalities I practice include Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, Sports Massage and Swedish Massage.
Your first appointment includes a complimentary half-hour intake to determine a course of action and a one-hour massage.
Nichole Stemmerick
734-658-9527
nicholesmassage@yahoo.com
Nichole graduated from Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy in September 2010 where she studied for 800 hours including anatomy, physiology, pathology, palpation skills, therapeutic massage, prenatal massage, seated massage, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, sports and orthopedic massage, as well as a 140 hour internship. Nichole is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP).
Brian M. Truskowski
503-680-5388
brian@brianmtruskowski.com
website: www.brianmtruskowski.com
Brian’s massage history began in his late teens when his friends constantly asked him for a back massage; they enjoyed it, and always asked for more. Eventually, in fall of 2010, Brian enrolled at the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy. From the first day, he loved it and couldn’t wait to learn more. He graduated in fall of 2011 and loves continuing to learn every day… and doesn’t plan to stop.
With a mastery of multiple massage techniques, Brian utilizes his own creative combination of Myofascial Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy and Swedish massage. His unique approach specifically focuses on relieving chronic tension and pain to help the body begin to heal itself. Brian emphasizes in working in a collaborative effort with his clients both throughout and after the massage, to help them further understand their bodies and massage experiences, supporting them toward a better quality of life.
He also utilizes techniques of Reflexology with clients who need or desire a different approach of massage, or for clients unable to receive traditional forms of massage.
Brian is certified in Myofascial Therapy and Neuromuscular Therapy. He is also a member of The Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) and is Nationally Certified from the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).