About the practitioner

Joy Van Bael, has built her practice on kindness and compassion. Joy is a 2001 graduate of Irene's Myomassology Institute. She completed training at the Upledger Institute for Cranio Sacral Therapy in 2005. With over 7 years experience as a Medical Massage Therapist and a Physical Therapy Assistant, she has learned many techniques to combat chronic pain issues.

Joy has worked with the disabled for 12 years, providing therapeutic massage. She is familiar with a variety of diagnoses' and therapeutic massage treatment applications for autism, downs syndrome, head injuries, sports injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, cancer, disc herniations, neck and low back strain.

I believe, that when we are freed from pain and discomfort, we find gratitude, develop self-love, and build core-strength.   As a survivor of Hodgkin's Lymphoma, I believe that Massage Therapy is of vital importance for overall health and well being. Massage is clinically proven to eliminate toxins and reduce stress levels in the body; both key elements in the prevention and treatment of disease and chronic pain.                 -Joy Van Bael, CMT
                                                Certified Massage Therapist

Massage Therapy, offers us a chance to rediscover our natural bliss. Your massage will take place in a professional, peaceful, and relaxing environment. I will help you develop a plan of care to ensure that your goals are met. Please take the time you deserve to nurture yourself. Utilizing techniques that have been historically proven to work over the last 2,000 years, I will help you learn how to let go of pain and stress that accumulates in the body.

Menu of Services

Cranio Sacral Therapy

A treatment which utilizes light pressure beneath and above the spine from the sacrum to the head. Helps to increase the circulation of Cerebral Spinal Fluids, which are often blocked in different places along the spine. Each session lasts for one hour. The client remains fully dressed while lying on his/her back. This technique is based on many years of Scientific observation on how the Cerebral Spinal system works. For more information on Cranio Sacral therapy, visit the Upledger Institute website   www.upledger.com

The Ultimate Massage

Experience complete relaxation with a 1 1/2 hour session on a heated table.  This session combines use of essential oil blends,  Table Thai Massage, Swedish Massage, and Yoga Therapy.  An additional 1/2 hour greatly increases the benefits experienced during a Massage.

Therapeutic Massage

Combines techniques from all over the world, proven to be effective for over 2,500 years in Healing the Body to provide you with a massage that is tailored to meet your needs. Organic Grapeseed, Coconut, and Sunflower oils are applyed to the back, neck, arms, legs, feet, hands, and abdominal muscles. Clients may undress to their comfort level, remaining fully draped with a sheet and blanket throughout the session.

Michigan Winter Hydrotherapy Facial

 An intensified facial, specially designed for healing and protecting the face from the ravages of a Michigan winter.  Arbonne International Skin Care products are applyed in this 9 step facial. Relax, while lying on a heated table. Applications include a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, eye cream, clay mask, honey mask, and a thermal fusion mask which cleanses, exfoliates,  and detoxifies the skin.  Between each product application, steam is applyed to the skin to open the pores, ridding the skin of bacteria, and allowing for the product to absorb.Following the Hydrotherapy Facial, is a 30 minute Head, Neck, and Scalp Massage combining techniques from Shiatsu, Thai Massage, and Craniology to provide a natural "facelift"

Win a FREE Massage

E-mail me your favorite quote or excerpt. Will judge all entries at the end of each month and reward the winner with a free one hour massage for the most inspirational quote.

send all entries to joyvanbael23@lycos.com

I think it's possible to forget how alive we really are. We can become dry and tired, just existing, instead of really living. we need to remind ourselves of the juice of life, and make that a habit.

find those places inside that

jump for joy

and do things that bring out your best, most magic self.  keep doing them!

 By SARK from Inspiration Sandwich

Now accepting new clients for Therapeutic Massage and Cranio Sacral Therapy

For rates and more information please call 586 944-3395
Senior Discounts available
Auto and Work Compensation Insurances accepted

For appointments or questions, please call 586 944-3395