Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Massage is a style of massage therapy in which water-treated stones are placed at specific sites on the client’s body to promote relaxation and to help open up the meridians (energy pathways). Using heated stones applied to the body in various ways, this unique massage provides deep dimensions of relaxation and well being. Essential oils are often incorporated into the massage treatment.
Benefits of Hot Stone Massage
- Promotes deep muscle and tissue relaxation
- Allieviates stress
- Releases toxins
- Relieves pain
- Improves ciculation
- Calms the psyche
Health Conditons Treated with Hot Stone Massage
- Muscular aches and pains
- Back Pain
- MS
- Arthritis
- Fibromylagia
- Stress, Anxiety
- Circulatory problems
- Insomnia
- Depression
Michelle Doetsch
Michelle is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB)and is a Certified Infact Massage Instructor (CIMI). She is also a Reiki master and Kundalini Energy Hedaling master. Her education also includes a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Grand Valley State University.
Michelle specializes in therapeutic massage, hot stone massage, ear candling, Reiki, aura and chakra balancing, and pregnancy massage. She also teaches private and community classes in infant massage to parents and caregivers. Michelle is a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (AMBP) and the International Association of Reiki Practitioners(IARP).
Jamilah Friesema
Jamilah Jane Friesema holds a B.A. from Calvin College in sociology and a certification in therapeutic massage from the Michigan Institute for Healing Arts and Sciences since 2008. She provides several integrative techniques in her work that include aromatherapy, cranio sacral therapy and reflexology. Jamilah specializes in in relaxation massage, headache relief, and the treatment of chronic pain. Her services include Therapeutic and Relaxation Massages, Ear Candling, Hot Stone Massage, CranioSacral Therapy, Ionic Footbath Treatments and Pregnancy Massage. She is a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals and the Internal Alliance of Healthcare Practitioners. Jamilah is available at Holistic Care Approach for appointments Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1p.m. - 7p.m. and on the second Saturday of every month from 9a.m. - 3p.m. Jamilah has been with HCA since 2009.
