My session with Jennifer Giacomelli (aka Jenabah) of Body Thyme Massage was uplifting, intriguing and inspiring! I've been wanting to experience Jen's Thai massage for many years now; it turns out life has a way of bringing you to people and experiences at exactly the right moment in time and space. When I scheduled with Jen she asked if I would like to try her new modality, Aerial Myo Massage. Sounds intriguing, huh? How could I resist? Jen’s studio, located in downtown Chel

After studying in Marquette with Christopher Ray and learning first hand, his ingenious use of straps to support his body weight as he moves into deep compressions, I've finally installed straps in my office. This system allows me to gently move into deeper compressions primarily using my knees and feet. If you've been wanting more pressure, ask me about the straps! #straps #pressure #deep #ChristopherRay #thaimassage

Studying Thai massage with Chris Ray this past week was nothing short of transformative. Class overlooked the shores of Lake Superior and this view of nature in all her glory augmented the learning and healing taking place. Chris Ray is one of the most intuitive and stupendous Thai massage practitioners alive today. His use of body weight and straps to gently and thoroughly transmit the practitioner's body weight to the client in a slow sustained way is brilliant. His insiste

As I head up to Marquette, MI, on the pristine shores of Lake Superior, to study Thai massage with Christopher Ray, I am grateful. The opportunity to continue to study with master teachers is once that I cherish. I studied Chi Nei Tsang (abdominal massage) with Chris and his partner, Kate back in 2013. Together, they offer an environment of reverence, playfulness, flexibility and structure that allows students to practice and integrate the material. Continuing my own journey