Therapists & Staff

All of our therapists are licensed in the state of Michigan and are members of various professional massage associations.

We are constantly working to develop our therapeutic skills so that you can receive the best massage for your needs. We encourage clients to try all of our therapists, as each one is terrific and brings something different to the (massage) table. If you would like a recommendation on which of our therapists may be a good fit for your personal preferences, please call or email us; we would be happy to help!


Licensed Therapists


Noelle graduated from Irene’s Myomassalogy Institute in 2023 and joined Breckels in the same year as a licensed massage therapist. She finds it fulfilling to help people feel their best in a calm and peaceful environment. Noelle loves that being a massage therapist allows her to assist others while also prioritizing taking care of herself. She is passionate about learning new techniques and discoveries in anatomy to improve her skills and provide better care to her clients.

Noelle offers Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, positional release, hot stone, prenatal, and geriatric, and also enjoys incorporating light energy work as well as some lymphatic drainage techniques to those who are interested in doing so.

Noelle is available for appointments on Thursday, Friday & Saturday.


Danielle graduated from Irene’s Myomassaology Institute in 2022 and started working with Breckels in 2023. Danielle became a massage therapist to help others and to expand her knowledge of human anatomy and muscle mechanics. Her favorite part about massage is helping clients feel a sense of relief and help them feel at peace within their own body; in her own words “Once you feel at peace in your body, the whole world around you changes!” She has recently been working on clients that powerlift and weight train; as she powerlifts herself and is knowledgeable in what specific muscles are targeted while training. Additionally, she has extensive experience working with business professionals, so she understands how to focus her techniques to relieve headaches, neck/shoulder tension, and lower back pain. 

 

Danielle offers Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, ReflexologyReiki, Sports, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, and Neuromuscular/Trigger Point Therapy. 

Danielle is available for appointments on Saturdays.


Darius graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 2013 and started working with Breckels in 2023. Darius chose to become a massage therapist because he felt drawn to serving others through the techniques he learned in school, with the goal of improving their quality of life. He finds great satisfaction in being a positive influence in people’s lives and seeing how his work helps them succeed. Darius appreciates the opportunity to learn new things every day since each individual’s needs are unique, and he must tailor his approach to address specific ailments.

Darius offers Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Sports, Chair, Reiki, Hot Stones, Positional Release, and Geriatric massage. He can also include some myofascial release techniques when needed. He has experience in alleviating headaches, enhancing range of motion for frozen shoulders, addressing neck restrictions, and relieving symptoms related to “computer posture.” He is eager to explore how his bodywork can assist in treating other conditions not mentioned.

Darius is available for appointments Thursday, Friday & Saturday

For anyone looking for an incredible massage, go see Darius. He’s exceptionally gifted at healing neck tension and relieved the pain in my head and back. I’ve been hesitant to try new people and I was incredibly impressed.
-A.L.


Lizy graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 2018 and started working with Breckels in 2023. Lizy is a massage therapist because she loves helping people and assisting them to disconnect from any stressors in their life, even if just for an hour. Massage has been a part of her life since childhood, and the career perfectly aligns with her passions and interests.

Lizy offers Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular/Trigger Point Therapy, Prenatal, and Geriatric massage. She has a lot of experience in prenatal and infant massage. She believes in the power of introducing massage as early as possible and especially enjoys working with prenatal clients. She has a strong touch but is capable of going light as well. Our clients that enjoy deep pressure would love to work with Lizy!

Lizy is available for appointments Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

I booked an appointment last-minute and was so fortunate to have Lizy as my massage therapist. She was gentle yet firm and very skilled at finding the areas which needed the most care and work. Her intuition and expertise made my massage an extraordinary experience. I am so thankful and plan to return!
-R.L.


 

 

 

 

 

Carly graduated from Baker College in 2015 and started working with Breckels in 2016. Carly is a massage therapist because she is a big believer in natural healing, and she loves the idea of treating the body as a whole, not just the part that hurts. Her favorite part about being a massage therapist is helping people relax and manage their pain.

Carly offers Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, and Geriatric massage.

Carly is available for appointments Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Carly is absolutely amazing! I highly recommend going and seeing her. Carly does a fantastic job making you feel relaxed and will go out of her way to make sure you feel 110% before you leave. If I could give 10 stars I would!
-M.M.


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Kristina graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 2015 and began working at Breckels immediately. She always knew that she wanted to work in healthcare and felt that massage was the perfect way for her to help people! Her favorite part about being a massage therapist is seeing the positive changes in clients’ minds, bodies, and spirits and knowing she was a part of making those changes happen. Kristina used to rely on deep pressure to help her clients achieve their goals. However, through experience, she has discovered that techniques such as using light-pressured neuromuscular therapy, strain/counter strain, focused myofascial release, and active resistive stretching are more effective for her client’s therapeutic needs.

Kristina offers Swedish, Neuromuscular/Trigger Point Therapy, Sports, Stretching, Prenatal, Geriatric, and Lymphatic Drainage. She has experience in relieving discomfort associated with low back pain, wrist and arm pain (Carpal Tunnel or Thoracic Outlet Syndrome), various types of headaches and migraines, Plantar Fascitis, and general lower extremity pain.

Kristina is available for appointments Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday

Absolutely worth every penny. Kristina worked miracles on my headaches. Everybody is friendly, the place is quiet and clean. I highly recommended.
-P.F.


 

 

 

 

 

Jennifer graduated from Healing Hands Holistic Health Center in 2010 and started working with Breckels in 2015. Jennifer is a massage therapist because she enjoys helping people feel better and improving their quality of life. Her favorite part about massage therapy is that there is nothing better than seeing people’s lives improve physically, emotionally, or otherwise after a massage.

Jennifer offers Swedish, Deep Tissue, Oncology, Reflexology, Geriatric, and Lymphatic Drainage.

Jennifer is available for appointments Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday

Such an amazing place to come heal, relax and forget about all your worries! I always see Jennifer.
-J.N.


 

 

 

 

 

Megan graduated from Baker College in 2009 and came to work at Breckels right away. Megan became a massage therapist because she wanted a career that allowed her to be challenged on a day-to-day basis, one where every day is different from the last. Her favorite part about massage therapy is that she loves interacting with a wide variety of people and being able to help those people live with fewer aches and pains in their daily lives.

Megan is a certified cupping therapist through the International Cupping Therapy Association. Megan loves the benefits that cupping offers for clients seeking therapeutic bodywork. She also enjoys using cupping therapies for deep relaxation and cosmetic benefits such as facial and cellulite cupping. She also offers Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Stretching, Neuromuscular/Trigger Point Therapy, Prenatal (side-lying only), Geriatric, Positional Release, Face/Scalp focus, as well as Frontal Release Techniques for the neck and shoulder. She has experience in relieving discomfort associated with many forms of headaches, including migraines.  She also has experience working with children, student-athletes, and military veterans.

Megan is available for appointments Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

Excellent atmosphere, very peaceful and relaxing. Megan did a wonderful massage, releasing some trigger points that were bothering me. Will definitely return!
-N.N.


 

 

 

 

 

 

Cindy graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 1997 and started working with Breckels in 2000. Cindy is a massage therapist because she enjoys accompanying people in their healing process.

Cindy offers Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, and Geriatric massage. She enjoys giving women and non-binary folks massages that provides them with a safe space and an experience specific to their needs.

Cindy is available for appointments on Wednesdays


 

 

 

 

 

Betsy, the founder of Breckels Massage Therapy, has been practicing massage therapy since 1985. Betsy is a massage therapist because she loves that she is able to make a living by helping people feel happier and more relaxed. Her favorite part about massage therapy is seeing the difference a one-hour massage can make in a person’s life.

Betsy offers Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Burn Survivor massage, and Geriatric massage. She has experience in relieving discomfort associated with tension headaches, stress, anxiety, arthritis, and day-to-day aches and pains. Betsy is also a beginner in ASL and welcomes the opportunity to work with deaf or hard-of-hearing clients.

Betsy is available for appointments on Thursdays

I have to say this was the best massage I’ve ever had. The place was clean, cozy, room was nice and Betsy was phenomenal! The massage was top notch, I was so relaxed after and felt a sense of calm and relaxation the rest of my weekend. This will definitely be my go to place from now on, worth every penny!
-H.W.


Administrative Staff


Front Desk

 

 

 

 

 

Natasha has been with BMT since 2015. She is the cheerful voice that answers the phone, emails you, helps the therapists with all of their duties, makes appointments, and so much more! Her smile and kindness will start relaxing you before you even get on the massage table. She is a vital part of the Breckels’ Team!

Shout out to Natasha at the front desk, a receptionist can make or break an experience and she was so nice and friendly making clients feel comfortable and welcome!
-H.W.


 

 

 

 

 

Josh has been with BMT since 2019. After graduating from Grand Valley State University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications Studies, he decided to apply to BMT because he yearned for a job that would provide him with meaningful and intimate day-to-day interactions. Working with all of our Front Desk staff, Josh is one of the first voices that you may hear when starting your journey with Breckels. Josh is an excellent addition to the BMT team with his warm personality and attentive client care.

Joshua at the front desk was courteous, attentive and friendly.  -J.M.

 


 

 

 

 

 

Martin started at the BMT Front Desk in 2022. ​He joins us with extensive experience in customer service from roles as a facility attendant for various recreation and cultural community centers. Martin likes working at Breckels because he appreciates the relaxed and welcoming environment. He also enjoys helping customers get what they need and seeing how much people benefit from massage therapy. Martin is a friendly addition to our team who schedules you, greets you, and also helps out behind the scenes in various ways.

Martin at the front desk was very calm & peaceful, making for a pleasant first experience with Breckels from the start.


Cleaning and Laundry Services

 

 

 

 

 

Jeff, Betsy’s son, with the help of his job Coach from Full Circle Foundation, keeps the hundreds of pounds of laundry we go through in a week clean and fresh. You may also see him around cleaning in the morning. He is a big help to us.

A great place. It is both a favorite treat for a relaxing massage, and for deep tissue and trigger release. It’s quiet and peaceful, and the people are great. Treat yourself!
-S.C


Owner & General Manager

 

 

 

 

 

Amanda received her Bachelor of Science in Holistic Health and Clinical Psychology from Western Michigan University in 2007. She later received her massage training at the Center for Massage & Natural Health in Asheville, NC to continue studying within her interest in holistic living. Prior to joining BMT in 2013, Amanda practiced massage in Kalamazoo, California, and North Carolina.

Amanda is a Massage Therapist because she loves working in an environment that encourages health and wellness. Her favorite part about being a massage therapist is helping people overcome ailments which in turn may help them to thrive in other areas of their life. Amanda is not accepting new clients at this time.

Outstanding therapeutic massage. I am a senior citizen and have had a lot of surgeries. Amanda is excellent and has some kind of radar that hones right in on my troubled areas. Everyone is kind and friendly and I love the “homey” atmosphere as opposed to the clinical and stark I have felt with some other therapists. I highly recommend this treat for yourself!
-S.M.