Stillwater Massage & Bodywork

Embracing the Art & Science of Manual Therapy

Testimonials

I don't know what I would do without you! When I first started chemotherapy, you came to our house, brought a spare massage table and left it here. While my body was trying to fight off the cancer and the effects of the chemo, you calmed the tension in my muscles and eased the migraines. You listened attentively and then went to work on wherever I was hurting and helped me make it through. When I couldn't lay face down due to breast surgery, you crafted the perfect "Princess and the Pea" pocket for me to lie in. You restored the feeling in my feet and legs when the chemo caused peripheral neuropathy and now you are calming the tendonitis in my shoulder. Amy, you have a gift. This is so much more than massage - your hands are healing me! Thank you for being right beside me during this whole process. I am forever grateful.

Cindy M., Ortonville, MI

 

I have been a recipient of massage for 15 years, and was looking for someone to permanently fit my various needs. When I found Amy my search was done. Amy is the best. I love her professional and individualize care that she offers me. Since I receive massage on a regular basis for body pain Amy encourages me to become an active part in my treatment. With her vast knowledge of the human body, she helps me to learn my body’s physical needs. Amy explains to me why particular muscles or joints are aching, so I can identify my habits that are causing my pain. This information has improved my body’s ability to move more freely. Amy continues to learn new techniques which I have found very effective. I love the relaxation of Amy's massage, but what is more important for me is that Amy has shown me a way to a better quality of life.

J. Herman, Lake Orion, MI

 

Amy has a wealth of gifts and talents she lovingly shares with her clients.  Her clear presence and deep listening provide a sacred space in which I've received loving, skillful massage, patient and sensitive CranioSacral work and intuitive Holistic Manual Medicine.  As a singer, I highly recommend her diaphragm release.  And, as a child of God, I appreciate the heightened awareness of the Divine I feel in her presence.

Cathy Zucker -- vocal and life coach

 

Amy has been my healing partner for roughly 5 years now. I chose the word "partner" carefully, because she is extremely attentive to the challenges my body sometimes presents, and tailors my sessions with her according to what I share, both verbally and what my body shares with her in its responses and behaviors. Being able to listen to a person's verbal account of their health as well as their non-verbal physical testimony is a rare combination, and this is one of many things which make her a unique healer. Combining her wisdom and techniques with my own holistic regimen, I have been able to manage my MS very well without any pharmaceuticals. In particular, the CranioSacral work we began a year ago (combined with massage) seemed to target what is most likely the root cause of my disease--reflux in the brain from poorly draining veins (known as CCSVI in vascular circles). This CranioSacral work has shifted so many chronic issues in my body; it's really quite remarkable--from daily headaches to sinus issues to muscle spasms and more. And those are only the obvious shifts--I'm sure there are many benefits to the work that I can't consciously register. Amy is a remarkable therapist--but please remember that healing is a process. It takes good communication, time/dedication, and listening to your body's feedback. It took most of us a long time to become ill--likewise, it takes time to heal.

Julie L., Clarkston MI

  

My wife introduced me to Amy, and massage. I was skeptical at first; not knowing what my physical response would be. After the massage I felt better than I have in a long time. Not only more relaxed, but mentally clearer. I have now had massages by a few different people. Amy is hands down the best. Her technique is very soothing, and I feel my modesty is respected. I highly recommend Amy.

John S. Ortonville, MI

 

I found Amy through an ad in the Citizen newspaper many years ago. Amy is incredible. Her massages are the cure to my aching body and help to create a peaceful balance in my stress filled life. I highly recommend a massage from Amy. My daughter calls Amy's hand's "MAGIC". I agree.

Sherrie W. Ortonville, MI

 

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for that incredible massage yesterday.  It felt terrific, as always!  Being with you and your energy is such a big part of this for me.  I sometimes will get those "bargain" massages locally for $30 or so, and while these are all great people, I've not had the same "energetic" experience with any of them.  Trust in your value, my friend!  

Nancy R. Ortonville, MI