feel good. live well. thrive.
Welcome to Thrive Massage & Bodywork of Ann Arbor
Dedicated to providing expert care for your body and mind, conveniently located on Packard Street in Ann Arbor
Thrive Massage & Bodywork, LLC is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care. With over 20 years of hands on massage & bodywork experience, we remain dedicated students of our craft, continuously learning new ways to more effectively reduce pain and support physical and mental health. We have offered healing attention to hundreds of clients in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area and have helped them tune in and feel what their bodies are communicating.
Serving Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, and Milan, Michigan.
Services
OUR TEAM
Wherever you are in your life, we listen to your needs and want you to love your massage!
Heidi Johnson, LMT
Owner & Massage Therapist
For over 20 years Heidi Johnson has provided clients in the Ann Arbor area with outstanding massage therapy services. Whether you are seeking the restorative pleasure of relaxation, soothing prenatal massage, a comprehensive sports massage, relief from a chronic backache, and/or trying to manage your stress, I adjust my style and technique to fit your needs.
Jenna Castor, LMT
Massage Therapist
Jenna Castor, LMT, is a graduate of the Orion Institute in Perrysburg, Ohio. Jenna recently relocated to Ann Arbor and is excited to be part of the Thrive Massage community. She practices deep tissue, Swedish relaxation, and sports massage, along with certifications in Myofascial Release and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (facilitated stretching).
Heather Kingsbury, LMT
Massage Therapist
After nearly two decades of yoga practice Heather took a trauma-informed yoga teacher training course and she immediately discovered her love and passion for the body. This specialized body work yoga training led to an interest in the benefits of massage therapy and Heather enrolled in the Massage Therapy program at Lansing Community College, graduating in 2019.
Julia Paholak, LMT
Massage Therapist
Julia Paholak has been practicing massage since she graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 2014. Her career in bodywork started when she began her own wellness journey; the healing she experienced lead her to seeking a career path where she could provide others with a safe space to decompress and cultivate the same type of healing.
Anna Keene, LMT
Massage Therapist
Anna incorporates an intuitive blend of deep tissue, myofascial, trigger point release and Swedish massage. Those techniques, along with her clinical education from Irene’s Institute of Myomassology will provide a thorough, soothing and effective massage. Anna is especially great for those new to massage who may feel apprehensive to find their way to the table for the first time.
Kathrina Robb, LMT
Massage Therapist
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OUR TEAM
Wherever you are in your life, we listen to your needs and want you to love your massage!
Heidi Johnson, LMT
Owner & Massage Therapist
For over 20 years Heidi Johnson has provided clients with outstanding massage therapy services. Whether you are seeking the restorative pleasure of relaxation, soothing prenatal massage, a comprehensive sports massage, relief from a chronic backache, and/or trying to manage your stress, I adjust my style and technique to fit your needs.
Jenna Castor, LMT
Massage Therapist
Jenna Castor, LMT, is a graduate of the Orion Institute in Perrysburg, Ohio. Jenna recently relocated to Ann Arbor and is excited to be part of the Thrive Massage community. She practices deep tissue, Swedish relaxation, and sports massage, along with certifications in Myofascial Release and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (facilitated stretching).
Julia Paholak, LMT
Massage Therapist
Julia Paholak has been practicing massage since she graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 2014. Her career in bodywork started when she began her own wellness journey; the healing she experienced lead her to seeking a career path where she could provide others with a safe space to decompress and cultivate the same type of healing.
Heather Kingsbury, LMT
Massage Therapist
After nearly two decades of yoga practice Heather took a trauma-informed yoga teacher training course and she immediately discovered her love and passion for the body. This specialized body work yoga training led to an interest in the benefits of massage therapy and Heather enrolled in the Massage Therapy program at Lansing Community College, graduating in 2019.
Anna Keene, LMT
Massage Therapist
Anna incorporates an intuitive blend of deep tissue, myofascial, trigger point release and Swedish massage. Those techniques, along with her clinical education from Irene’s Institute of Myomassology will provide a thorough, soothing and effective massage.
Anna is especially great for those new to massage who may feel apprehensive to find their way to the table for the first time.
Kathrina Robb, LMT
Massage Therapist
Enjoy our comfortable waiting area and Lovely therapy rooms.
Thrive Massage and Bodywork, LLC
2500 Packard Street, Suite 201A, Ann Arbor 48104
Enjoy our comfortable waiting area and Lovely therapy rooms.
Thrive Massage and Bodywork
2500 Packard Street, Suite 201A, Ann Arbor 48104
OUR BODIES NEED EXPERIENCED
AND KNOWLEDGEABLE CARE.
Whether you are an athlete in training or rehabbing from an injury or medical procedure, massage has proven effective in speeding up recovery times. Studies have shown that massage also helps relieve symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. If you happen to be pregnant and wonder if massage is safe for you, please read more about the positive impact of pre-natal massage. Wherever you are in your life, we listen to your needs and want you to love your massage!
OUR BODIES NEED EXPERIENCED
AND KNOWLEDGEABLE CARE.
Whether you are an athlete in training or rehabbing from an injury or medical procedure, massage has proven effective in speeding up recovery times. Studies have shown that massage also helps relieve symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. If you happen to be pregnant and wonder if massage is safe for you, please read more about the positive impact of pre-natal massage. Wherever you are in your life, we listen to your needs and want you to love your massage!
Give the gift of massage
We are happy to offer gift certificates and make it easy for you to share the benefits of massage therapy.
Thrive is here to support your health and well-being so we make it easy for you with:
Centrally located on Packard St. in Ann Arbor with free and ample parking
Contact Thrive Massage & Bodywork, LLC today to inquire about what Ann Arbor’s best massage practice can do for you, your friends and your loved ones.