Offering a wide array of massage styles to suit your needs & curiosities.
The Collective offers an ever-broadening variety of massage therapists and kinesiology professionals to give as many options as possible according to preferences and needs. Need a release and typical massage doesn't seem to do the trick? We have a Kinesis-Analyst for that. Prefer the opposite approach with gentle touch? We have a Bowen Certified Therapist for you! We stand behind our therapists and hire them for ourselves as well! Don't hesitate to ask about any type of massage you're looking for, chances are we know someone or are already employing their services.
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Jeff Merrill, Kinesio-Analyst
Jeff is in a category all his own; literally. As a Kinesio-Analyst, Jeff tries to live by the teachings of Bruce Lee: do only what works and dispense with the rest. He has dialed in his manipulations and techniques to a science and an art. Jeff is also the Clinical Director at Blue Heron Institute Massage Therapy School in Grand Rapids, MI. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Health Communication.
Richard Rappalie, Licensed Massage Therapist
Richard is a licensed massage therapist with the State of Michigan. He graduated from the Kalamazoo Center of the Healing arts (Institute for Massage Education) and views being a massage therapist as a sacred spiritual calling. He uses an intuitive approach in providing massage therapy. He is also certified in Lymph Drainage therapy, ACE cupping therapy, Comfort Touch, and Reiki (at the Master level). Richard is currently studying acupressure and how it can best be incorporated in massage. He also has experience in Hospice massage, geriatric massage and massage for the bereaved. He supports and celebrates (with the client) the many ways massage therapy helps the body release tension, stress, fatigue, stiffness, nervousness and numbness. Richard has found that these healthy releases promote healing in the body, mind and soul.
