Holistic Care Approach

Therapeutic/Relaxation Massage

This massage utilizes a variety of bodywork techniques that prepare the recipient to absorb the transfer of energy, allowing the body to yield many benefits.

It includes deep tissue massage designed to release muscle tension and ease restrictions and structural imbalances. Includes the application of essential oils and hot towels.

• Decreases blood pressure
• Increases circulation
• Improves joint flexibility
• Relieves muscle tension and spasms
• Softens injured tissue
• Reduces pressure on impinged nerves – including the sciatic nerve
• Relaxation
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Improves quality of sleep
• Reduces edema
• Reduces scarring and adhesions
• Reduces spasms and cramping
• Releases endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers
• Improves Range of Motion
• Reduces migraine and headache pain
• Reduces effect of eye strain
• Shorter labor and easier childbirth
• Promotes a relaxed state of mental alterness
• Enhances athletic performance
• Promotes deeper and easier breathing
• Strengthens immune system function
• Improves posture
• Enhances health and nourishment of the skin
• Increases awareness of body-mind connection
• Fosters a sense of well-being
• Satisfies need for caring, nurturing touch
• Faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments

Molly Kehoe

My name is Molly Kehoe, and I have happily been with Holistic Care Approach since 2001. I worked for Spectrum Health (Blodgett campus) for 26 years as a surgical scrub nurse. My team was orthopedics,and this has given me an unique opportunity to literally view the human body from the inside so to speak. I did many many hip and knee replacements with several different surgeons, lots of spinal surgeries, and I also worked with plastic surgeons on everything from skin grafts for burn victims, to facelifts, liposuction, maxillo/facial re-alignment, breast reduction, augmentation and restorative surgery after mastectomy. I went back to school in 1999, at the wonderful Naturopathic Institute in Mt Pleasant Michigan. I had been given a special opportunity to study there, and it was a good fit with my previous vocation. I graduated in 2001 with a Bodywork therapist degree, and have been studying various other therapies ever since. I have worked as a professional Astrologer, and am happy to discuss this fascinating view of the Universe during your massage, it you are interested. I have been trained to do many types of massage, simple Swedish for relaxation, therapeutic for injuries,pregnancy massage, reflexology, healing touch, lymphatic drainage, and my most requested, Cranial/Sacral Therapy. I have had 6 levels of training from the John Upledger Institute for this unique type of therapy. It is very subjective, and is a unique experience for most people. It is light touch,20 energy directed, and heals on many levels by addressing a person’s cranial sacral system, literally the fluid that flows inside the head and spinal cord of our bodies. It is a therapy that removes blockages, pressure points internally, and is effective for everything from persistent migraines, many types of physical injuries, and even emotional release from trauma. This is a therapy that can open up new avenues of healing for many people. I have had pediatric training in this modality, and see newborns to correct any birth trauma, to toddlers and up with tone problems or learning disabilities. I also have been fortunate enough to train under Fabian Maman, a wonderful French innovator, who has coined the treatment “Vibrational healing”. This 1 and a half hour treatment involves using tuning forks and some energy healing to “tune” the spine, balance your bodies energy centers, and using his unique music, release old primal pain. It is deeply relaxing, and I really enjoy seeing the results from this treatment. I am available to see clients at HCA on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with some flexibility in my schedule. If you have seen something here that speaks to you please call for an appointment. My greatest joy is to make my clients feel nurtured, safe, and open to their own healing powers.

Mary Beth Holtz

Specializing in the One Brain System developed by Three in One Concepts and Therapeutic Massage.

Mary Beth has been practicing in the holistic health field since 1990. Her credentials include Massage Therapist, Advanced Practitioner (specializing in energy works), Facilitator (Three-In-One Concepts, Inc. One Brain system). Mary Beth is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Healing Science from the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. Besides private practice with adults and children, Mary Beth has worked in corporate settings involved with training, motivation, and education others on aspects of health and movement.

Kassandra Muhummad

Specializing in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Therapeutic Massage.

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).

Penny Thompson

Penny graduated from the Health Enrichment Center School of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork in 1997. She joined the staff of Holistic Care Approach in 2006 as a chair massage therapist. She is also a certified Canine Massage Therapist.

Wendy Schweifler

Wendy has over 12 years experience as a massage therapist and 3 years experience as a chiropractic assistant. She graduated from the Santa Barbara School of Intuitive Massage in 1995 and the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 2000. She is a licensed massage therapist in the State of New York. Her continuing education specialty is in myofascial techniques.

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.