Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Premier Massage & Wellness Center in Alpena, MI
Better Living Massage & Wellness is a premier wellness center dedicated to promoting relaxation and rejuvenation through personalized massage therapy services. Our team of licensed professionals combines traditional techniques with innovative approaches to address individual needs, ensuring a tailored experience for every client. We maintain strict hygiene standards and prioritize creating a safe, nurturing environment for all visitors. With specialized offerings like hot stone therapy, craniosacral therapy, and reflexology, we cater to diverse wellness goals while embracing the Ubuntu philosophy of interconnectedness.Our commitment to excellence extends to corporate packages, loyalty rewards, and exclusive retail products, reflecting our holistic approach to wellness. Located in Alpena, MI, we serve both local and visiting clients seeking transformative self-care experiences.
Services
Therapeutic Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Cupping Therapy
Reflexology
Craniosacral Therapy
Bellanina Facelift
Couples Massage
Lymphatic Massage
Reiki Therapy
Prenatal Massage
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Our team consists of experienced, fully licensed massage therapists with specialized training.
- We offer personalized care tailored to individual wellness needs and preferences.
- Strict hygiene and sanitation practices ensure a clean, safe environment for all clients.
- We provide exclusive retail products like Farmhouse Fresh skincare and DoTerra essential oils.
- Our Ubuntu philosophy fosters a supportive, inclusive environment for holistic wellness.
Services
Therapeutic Massage
Our therapeutic massage combines Swedish, myofascial release, and prenatal techniques to address pressure points and muscle tension. Tailored to individual needs, this treatment promotes circulation, reduces stress, and improves flexibility through personalized pressure and technique adjustments.
Hot Stone Massage
This treatment uses heated stones to melt away muscle tension while combining traditional massage techniques. The penetrating heat increases blood flow, relaxes deep muscle layers, and creates a profound state of relaxation through strategically placed basalt stones during the session.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy creates localized suction to improve energy flow and accelerate healing. This technique releases fascial restrictions, reduces inflammation, and enhances circulation by drawing toxins to the surface while stimulating blood and lymphatic fluid movement.
Reflexology
Reflexology applies targeted pressure to specific foot points that correspond to body systems. This non-invasive treatment eases stress, improves organ function, and promotes systemic balance by stimulating nerve pathways through precise thumb and finger techniques.
Craniosacral Therapy
This light-touch therapy focuses on the central nervous system's fluids and membranes. By releasing restrictions in the craniosacral system, it alleviates headaches, reduces stress-related conditions, and improves neurological function through subtle manipulations of the skull and sacrum.
People
Rose Nowak
Founder/Administrator & Licensed Massage Therapist
Founder of Better Living Massage & Wellness and Alpena Institute of Massage, Rose brings extensive experience in therapeutic massage and wellness education to our center's leadership.
Kim Bolanowski
Licensed Massage Therapist
2012 graduate of Flint School of Therapeutic Massage specializing in myofascial release, hot stone therapy, and prenatal massage with additional expertise in reflexology and Reiki techniques.
Ciera Boyer
Licensed Massage Therapist
2017 graduate of Great Lakes Massage Academy offering Swedish, deep tissue, and bamboo massage techniques alongside Raindrop Therapy and advanced cupping methods for comprehensive muscle relief.
Lynn Quantz
Licensed Massage Therapist
2005 graduate from Rising Spirit Institute with expertise in deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, and post-injury rehabilitation techniques, combining traditional methods with modern pain management approaches.
Celeste Hamilton
Licensed Massage Therapist
1980 graduate of Irenes Myomassology Institute offering master-level therapeutic bodywork, orthopedic massage, and kinesiology techniques with decades of experience in medical massage applications.
Questions
What types of massage services do you offer?
We provide therapeutic massage, hot stone therapy, cupping, reflexology, craniosacral therapy, and prenatal massage with customized treatment durations from 30-90 minutes.
Do you offer couples massage experiences?
Yes, our premium couples massage package includes side-by-side treatments in a private suite with two licensed therapists available for any service combination.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour notice for cancellations. Missed appointments without notice incur a 75% fee, while no-shows are charged 100% of the scheduled service cost.
Are gift cards available?
Yes, digital gift cards can be purchased and managed through our VAGARO booking system, allowing easy gifting of any service amount to friends or family.
What retail products do you carry?
We exclusively retail Farmhouse Fresh organic skincare products and DoTerra essential oils, both made in the USA with natural ingredients up to 99.6% purity.