Chris Draybuck, NCTMB, graduated from AAIMT where she went on to practice as an independent therapist until opening Balance Massage Therapy in October of 2008. Specializing in Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Sports Massage, Christin is passionate about the immediate impact massage has on clients. In October of 2010, Christin completed a 100 hour Oncology massage program from Beaumont hospital.

Chris’ goal with the BMT teams is to focus on continuing education and develop a team deep in passion, experience, and shared knowledge. One of her ongoing efforts at Balance is to use case studies of clients with particular issues as a teaching and growing tool for her team.

Bert Lopez-Macias has been a registered AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) member for eighteen years and counting. He graduated from the Health Enrichment Center, Inc. with a Master Body Work Degree. He currently works for the University of Michigan Women’s Swimming and Diving Team and has done so for the last fifteen years.

He is a sports massage specialist and is certified in: Movement Dynamics, Muscle Energy Techniques, Assessment & Therapeutic Application of ART (Active Release Technique). Bert is also a veteran marathon runner and has finished fifteen marathons, five of which were the Boston Marathon (his P.R. was 2:41:38!). He was also the director of Massage Therapy for the Detroit Marathon from 1993 thru 2006.

Wyatt Woodside , NCTMB, has been studying martial arts since he was five years old. Through his studies in martial arts he became very interested in the human body and its ability to heal itself.

When he was eight years old his mother was diagnosed with lymphoma. From all his training in martial arts he had learned many different massage, stretching, and healing techniques. After years of giving massages to family and friends he decided to go to school for massage therapy.

He graduated from the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy. Not only is he a certified massage therapist, he also teaches martial arts and holds a 3rd degree black belt in Hop Ki do, a self defense martial art. He is also happy to let everyone know that his mother is still with us and has been in remission for over 10 years now!

Angelica Duff, NCTMB, has been with Balance Massage Therapy since September of 2009. Prior to joining Balance, Angelica was a therapist at Elements Therapeutic Massage.
Angelica attended Everest Career Education Network where she gained an extensive knowledge of massage. Her favorite styles of massage were Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue, Sports, and Reflexology. After she finished with school she passed her national certification on the first try. She is both nationally certified and a member of the AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association). When Angelica is not working she likes to spend her free time playing with her two sons and their dog, or running.

Chelsea Soyring, NCTMB, graduated from the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy, where she developed a passion for Neuromuscular Therapy and Sports Massage. She is excited to help clients achieve and maintain the individual postural balance necessary to keep their lives running smoothly on a daily basis.
Chelsea is increasingly interested in integrative massage techniques, specifically in Eastern modalities such as Thai massage, after her experiences travelling in Southeast Asia in 2008. Chelsea’s interest in health and the human body extend into her current studies in biology and chemistry, after which she plans to study Osteopathic Medicine.

Rob Nicholas is a graduate of Irene’s Myomassology Institute in Southfield, MI. He enjoys working with people from all walks of life and draws on a variety of techniques and modalities, including Swedish Relaxation, Myofascial Release, Thai, and Reiki. Rob’s fusion of techniques is great for individuals looking to work on specific areas or those just looking to simply relax away the stresses of the day.

Aside from his specialization in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage, Rob is currently pursuing further education in Craniosacral Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage. In his spare time he enjoys running, playing music, and exploring the outdoors.

Callan Carlstedt attended Lansing Community College and has been practicing massage therapy since 2002. During that time she furthered her studies in personal training to teach people that incorporating exercise is a healthy way of life. Callan believes in the importance of relaxation but finds it key to focus on the core of the problem to get results. As a new mother Callan knows the stressors of pregnancy and caring for a child are both mental and physical. That is why prenatal massage has become a favorite of hers. She also specializes in Clinical, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Polarity, and Sports Massage.

Matt Griewahn, NCTMB, is a graduate of AAIMT and Grand Valley State University with a BS in Bio-Medical Science.

Having personally suffered neck trauma from a run in with a horse, Matt developed an appreciation for and interest in massage therapy. He attended AAIMT to further explore how he could have a positive impact on the wellness of others and use his skills to help clients relieve pain. Matt’s areas of expertise are Myofascial Release and Neuromuscular Therapy. Matt is also proficient with Swedish and Hot Stone massage.

In his free time, Matt enjoys watching football, traveling, & working on his family’s horse farm.

Kristy Weaver, NCTM, is a graduate of Irene’s Myomassology Institute in Southfield, MI.

Before becoming a massage therapist, Kristy explored many and various interests including music therapy and acting. Upon enrolling in massage school, she quickly found a great passion for physiology and the human body. Utilizing massage as a pathway to wellness, Kristy enjoys working with clients to achieve goals and effect change. Her technique finds balance with a combination of Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, and Thai massage.

With a belief that each client is unique, Kristy is continually learning and adapting her skills to help clients achieve optimal health.

Kim Zorn is a graduated of the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy.

Before attending AAIMT, Kim worked as a teacher at Go Like The Wind Montessori School right here in Dixboro. Following her passion to help people she studied Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Sports and Swedish massage. She beileves that each person is unique and massage therapy can have a contributing and long lasting effect on each client she works with. Developing a wellness plan based on the needs of the client has proven successful for Kim.

Outside of massage, Kim enjoys spending time with her kids and playing outdoors.

Jerry McDowell, NCTMB, is a graduate of the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy. His specialties include Swedish Massage, Mofascial Massage and Reflexology. Jerry is passionate about listening to and accommodating the needs of his clients each session. By listening to their needs and adapting the sessions, Jerry’s clients benefit from relaxing deep tissue massage, targeted pain therapy, invigorating sports massage and tender prenatal massages.

He currently also works the prominent local hospital, where he provides therapeutic massage to patients and their families. As a brain tumor survivor, he is passionate about massage for optimal health, healing and wellness. Jerry recently earned his National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Body Work State.

David Paul,  graduated from Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage of Port Huron  in 2001.  He has spent years practicing massage and perfecting his ability to do specific targeted work while incorporating different massage modalities.  He is able to work on correcting issues, while keeping you in a relaxed state.

Working with a wide range of tools, David incorportaes Swedish, Deep Tissue, Polarity, Myofascial Release, and Reflexology as needed to make each client session unique and tailored to the needs of his clients.

David has a passion for martial arts and holds his 2nd degree black belt in Choi Kwang Do.  He also is a Choi Kwang Do instructor, holding classes for people from the ages of 5-60, as well as, Austic children.

Brian Wood is a graduate from Irene’s Myomassology Institute.  Brian is passionate about the healing aspects of massage therapy.  He believes in listening to his clients and adapts his technique to their needs.  Brian draws on his experience in Mayofascial, CranioSacral, Reiki and Lymphatic Drainage to provide his clients with a truly relaxing and therapeutic experience.  When he’s not working, Brian enjoys reading and spending time with his family and friends.

Since graduating from the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy in 2003, Suzette has over 9 years of clinical massage therapy experience. Seven years was spent at a chiropractic office, where she helped her clients recover from a variety of injuries and chronic pain issues. Suzette is well versed in neuromuscular therapy, myofascial, prenatal, relaxation, and hot stone massage. In addition to her skills in a clinical setting, almost three years of work in a spa has honed her abilities to promote deep relaxation in the massage session, and she greatly enjoys the challenge of providing the exact massage that the client has in mind for each session. In her free time, Suzette enjoys organic gardening, cooking, animals and being outdoors. She has also earned her BA in Environmental Ethics from the University of Michigan, and her long-term goals include promoting healthy habits that benefit humans and the natural environment.