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 is a great fit for clients looking to make progress with very specific issues.  Using an integrated approach, Chris combs trouble areas and works in a targeted way to provide relief.  Our most senior therapist, Chris has performed over 2500 massages at BMT and is highly requested and referred to

Chris’ goal in growing the BMT team is to focus on continuing education and develop a team deep in passion, experience, and shared knowledge.

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 Vredeveld, 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.

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.

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.

Rob Stolerow graduated from the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy in 2005. He has built his reputation and client base by combining a wide range of massage techniques that best accommodate the client’s needs. Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT), Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish, and Prenatal are the primary focus of Rob’s expertise and continuing education.

Rob has focused his continuing education on advanced Neuromuscular Therapy, Bamboo Massage, and Movement Therapy.   He has experience applying his massage skills in spas, sports clubs, athletic teams and onsite massages. He comes to Balance with a desire to listen to each client’s needs and work with them individually to best assess his/her issues and tailor a massage and home care that will most effectively bring relief from pain and continued progress on problem areas.

In Rob’s free time he loves to go camping, watch football, and spend time with his wife and two daughters.

Brendan Collins, NCTMB Brendan is a 2010 graduate from Irene’s Myomassology Institute.  His areas of study included: deep tissue, sports massage/muscle mechanic, and myofascial release.  Brendan’s therapeutic massage is intended to focus on the specific needs/issues of the clients while blending the modalities to provide a comprehensive and fluid massage experience.

He is  a great fit for clients looking to get relief from stress, maintain muscle health and for clients who are looking to seek relief from headaches, neck & back issues, muscle strain and tension and for those clients and seeking relaxation.

Brendan has studied and continues to develop his skills in polarity and reflexology massage through ongoing training and continuing education.

Beginning his education for massage therapy at the Utah College of Massage Therapy in Salt Lake City, Utah, Nathan quickly realized that his passion for helping others.  At UCMT he studied many different modalities, but focused his attention  on a select few. There he began to develop his strengths and techniques that allow him to tailor his massages to the needs of his clients.   Nathan strongly believes in working with people to achieve long term relief of chronic pain and discomfort.  He has taken an additional program dedicated to learning Structural Integration.  Gaining mentorship from Taylor Lamont,  Nathan is able to combine both his passion and his skills and help others find long term solutions to the issues that trouble them.

Nathan is a great fit for people who are looking to work through specific issues or for people looking to experience the long term benefits of therapeutic massage.

Juliann Trudell has been receiving massage therapy throughout her  adult life.  Looking to pursue her passion, she decided to leave her successful career in communications and pursue a career helping others. A graduate of Irene’s Myomassology Institute,  Juliann combines her experience with massage and her background in communication to build  her client relationships.  She understands how important therapeutic massage can be and knows the importance of working with each client to create a massage plan that benefits them.

Juliann’s expertise lie in Swedish massage, Hot Stone and Elder care massage . She is the great fit for clients looking to relax and work out some issues.

Bio coming soon!

Bio Coming Soon!

Bio coming soon!

Bio Coming Soon

Bio coming soon!

Bio Coming Soon!