Northern Therapeutic Massage

ALL ABOUT

The focus of Northern Therapeutic Massage is to facilitate healing, relaxation, and balance within the body so you can return to your true nature.

Based on her passion for natural health and wellness, Ashley founded Northern Therapeutic Massage as a way to guide clients toward pain-free living through massage therapy and bodywork practices.

With a deep understanding of the body's intricate systems and a commitment to ongoing education and training, Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to each massage and bodywork session.

Meet Ashley

Growing up in a family that struggled with pain from severe scoliosis made Ashley keenly aware of how muscle tension and structural issues can be debilitating and life-altering. It led to her becoming curious about how the human body works and fueled a desire to help others heal through holistic wellness and various forms of massage and bodywork.

In 2010, Ashley graduated from the Naturopathic Institute of Therapies and Education with her Natural Health Educator certificate. During the two years Ashley studied at the institute, she recognized her passion for massage therapy and applied the learned techniques on family and friends.

Life’s curve-balls pulled her away from the opportunity of pursuing massage therapy as a career and instead guided her down paths of bodywork, spirituality, and energetic healing. This led to Ashley earning her Reiki Master/Teacher certificate in 2019.

Coming full-circle, Ashley graduated from the Mind Body Institute with her certificate as a Massage and Bodywork Practitioner in January, 2024. Elated to finally live out her life-long dream, Ashley became a licensed Massage Therapist in April, 2024. Under the ownership of Northern Therapeutic Massage, Ashley offers all of her passions to facilitate healing and rejuvenation in her clients.

Beyond the office, Ashley is usually snuggled up with a book and her pets, whipping up something in the kitchen, or working with the bees in her flower gardens. As an adventurous nature girl, you’ll often find her exploring or playing outdoors, basking in the bliss of living in northern Michigan.