Barbara McConnell

Stress doesn't just go away...it accumulates. Make Massage Therapy a regular part of your personal health plan!

After spending more than 20 years in Human Resources and watching what stress does to people's health and quality of life, I was determined to find some way to help!  Massage was my choice.  I returned to school in 2011 to study therapeutic massage and have been providing intuitive and healing massage since.  


I believe that massage provides a number of health and wellness related benefits delivered in a natural and safe and non-invasive manner.  Massage can provide pain relief and other heali...

After spending more than 20 years in Human Resources and watching what stress does to people's health and quality of life, I was determined to find some way to help!  Massage was my choice.  I returned to school in 2011 to study therapeutic massage and have been providing intuitive and healing massage since.  


I believe that massage provides a number of health and wellness related benefits delivered in a natural and safe and non-invasive manner.  Massage can provide pain relief and other healing results without the harmful side effects associated with prescribed medications and the many invasive medical procedures used today.

If you have never experienced the benefits of massage administered by a skilled, intuitive and knowledgeable therapist, do yourself a favor and call for an appointment today to schedule the launch of a new you!

Book a Bodywork, Spa, or Aromatherapy service with me today

Where I Work
Licenses
Massage

MI # L437607

Education
2012

Everest Institute

Massage Therapy

Experience
Bodywork

Chair Massage

I offer chair massage for group on-site special Wellness Events or for those who are physically unable to lay on a massage table. Chair massage can successfully relieve the tension and irritation that builds up from stress in the shoulder, neck and head areas.

Deep Tissue

Studied Deep Tissue Massage at Everest under the very skilled direction of top instructors and incorporated Deep Tissue Massage early on in my practice. Designed to remove severe tension, deep tissue massage is a technique used to relieve both muscles and connective tissue below the surface. It helps to improve range of motion and heal injuries below the surface.

Myofascial Release

Studied Myofascial Release under qualified instructors at Everest. Have utilized this technique to relieve bounded tissue causing back pain and to relieve tight IT bands that frequently cause leg and knee pain.

Hot Stone Massage

Certified and licensed to provide safe and effective Hot Stone Massage. Smooth stones are heated and then lubricated with oil or essential oils, the therapeutic effects of heat are used to relax muscles more deeply. Used as an extension of the therapist’s hands, the use of massage stones induces deep relaxation and provides a unique experience many find to be tremendously calming and centering. read less

Swedish

Began providing Swedish Massage Therapy under the direction of Dr. Daniel Scarffe at Scarffe Chiropractic in Garden City MIchigan while I was attending school. Continued to work with Dr. Scarffe after graduating until the Dr. relocated his practice. At that time, I took over MICHIGAN MASSAGE PROFESSIONALS and have been enjoying providing relaxing Swedish massage since.

Pregnancy

Training for safe and effective prenatal massage was part of my 500+ hours of education received at Everest Institute. Pregnancy massage focuses on addressing the special needs of expecting women. Special positioning and support is used to prevent putting pressure on the abdomen.

REVIEWS for my Bodywork, Spa, or Aromatherapy services

by Anonymous on Mar 12
Great experience. Very helpful on back pain.
by Debbie on Mar 07
None better. Barb really knows her stuff!!
by Anonymous on Mar 02
Wonderful experience. Definitely recommend.
by Anne on Feb 29
For the highest quality therapeutic massage I recommend Michigan Massage Professional. The licensed massage therapists are all skilled. Try the Calm Mind Aromatherapy as an accompaniment with your massage. The overall ambiance is Zen like and soothing. I am going to make therapeutic massage a part of my self care routine.
by Anonymous on Feb 13
Barb is great, felt so much better
by Laurie on Feb 11
Barb is AMAZING!
by Charity on Feb 10
Yes, I would recommend a friend.
by Tesa on Jan 04
First time booking with this special woman, and I have NEVER experienced such an amazing service before. I’ve had so many massages in my past and nothing really hit the spot. From booking to having the massage.. the whole experience was perfect. I received a 60 min massage and added massage cupping. She explained everything in good detail, with how she’s going to help with my back/ neck & shoulder pain. Her massage was EVERYTHING + more. I have bad migraines every day, shooting and stabbing pain for weeks, hips and lower back issues, and neck/shoulders were very tight. With how long I’ve been in pain and I have tried literally everything so If you have problems with finding the right person for your pain that I was experiencing , this woman has the perfect therapeutic way to relieve your pain. Scheduled my next appt already 🤍
by Karen on Dec 17
Barbara always takes my pain away. I walked out feeling like a new woman!
by Anonymous on Dec 10
Had a great experience with Barb was very professional and the massage was awesome! Would recommend.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Swedish Massage
  • Deep Tissue
  • Other
  • Pregnancy Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Hot Stone Massage

Spa

  • Facial
  • Other

Aromatherapy

  • Swedish Massage

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