Rachel Mayhew

Pursuing whole body wellness for your whole life

My style includes techniques heavily influenced by manual therapy, as well as sports, rehabilitative, deep tissue, joint movement, pre and post surgery, and swedish massage skills. I use my personal training and nutrition background to create wellness plans that give clients the skills and knowledge to be active partners in their health and wellness. My practice focuses on those with chronic pain and illness including those with autoimmune diseases, difficult jobs, and old injuries.  
 

When I ...

My style includes techniques heavily influenced by manual therapy, as well as sports, rehabilitative, deep tissue, joint movement, pre and post surgery, and swedish massage skills. I use my personal training and nutrition background to create wellness plans that give clients the skills and knowledge to be active partners in their health and wellness. My practice focuses on those with chronic pain and illness including those with autoimmune diseases, difficult jobs, and old injuries.  
 

When I am not giving massages I can be found raising my four kids, chickens and cats, all while I successfully kill the plants in my garden. I have a very old hobby in playing cello, and newer ones in trail running and cross country skiing.


 

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Where I Work
Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Licenses
Massage

MI # 7501011116

Education
2018

IHSI Institute of Massage

Massage Therapy Certification

2018

International Sports Science Association

Personal Trainer Certification

2017

American Fitness Professionals and Associates

Holistic Nutritionist Certification

2019

The Tummy Team LLC

Comprehensive Tummy Safe Fitness

2019

International Sports Science Association

Professional Nutrition Coach

2024

International Sports Science Association

Running Coach

Experience
Bodywork

Ideal Bodyworks- licensed massage therapist

Private massage practice with personal training and nutrition counseling in Holland, MI

IHSI Institute of Massage- Teacher

I teach the medical massage certification program at IHSI Institute of Massage in Plainwell, MI. This includes both academic and hands on instruction to allow students to become certified and eligible for licensure by the state of Michigan as a massage therapist.

Massage Therapist

I work both out of the massage school where I teach in Plainwell, a suite in Holland, and travel to client's homes for massage therapy, personal training, and nutrition coaching.

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Bruce on Jun 30
If your body…joints, muscles, connective tissues, etc.,is as painful as mine, you need to experience the technique, the skills and the healing that Rachel brings every time you see her. She reads people very well and values their input in building a relationship for treatment. 20 years ago my back failed. I saw doctors, physical therapists and even saw the same massage therapist for 14 years…but I was not getting better at seeking to reduce the pain and frustration of my neuropathy until I found, by providence, Rachel, with all her gifts…way smart, knows what to do, when. Warns me of pain…and what to watch for, how to control it. Simply, she is a healer and you owe it to yourself to experience as much of that healing as possible.
by Anonymous on Jun 15
Rachel is very good!
by Cindy on May 30
I have told many friends about Rachel’s abilities and will tell many more as they share their need how she is able to pinpoint problems and help us work toward a permanent solution!
by Jonelle on May 22
Rachel is very knowledgeable, as well as personable. She is kind and listens so well.
by Roween on Apr 21
I was having lower back pain and the massage helped alleviate it.
by Nicol on Mar 21
Rachel took the time to ask questions and really listen to the concerns that I had. She spent extra time working on what she thought still need to be accomplished. She is very personable and put me at ease right away.
by Renee on Mar 06
Rachel is great at finding the trouble spots and working with you to resolve.
by Tim on Feb 25
Rachel does an excellent job! I would highly recommend her.
by Anonymous on Jan 30
Went with pain learned the souce of my pain so grateful
by Thomas on Jan 29
I recently had a session with Rachel and was thoroughly impressed. Her technique is both skillful and intuitive, perfectly addressing my tension areas. The atmosphere was professional. Highly recommend for anyone seeking quality massage therapy.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Mobile medical massage
  • Mobile Medical Massage
  • medical massage
  • Massage
  • Medical Massage
  • manual therapy