Katy is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, Certified Ashiatsu & Ashiatsu-Thai Barefoot Massage Therapist, Yoga Instructor, and the owner of Juniper Massage & Bodywork. Her journey to become a healer began nearly 20 years ago. After graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in Kinesiology, she became certified as a personal trainer where she enjoyed helping others reconnect to their physical bodies. However, she ultimately realized that it wasn't enough - she also yearned to help people improve the way their bodies functioned on an emotional and spiritual level. Massage, Reiki, and Yoga provided a natural pathway to incorporate her love of empowering others and her fascination with the human body to create a holistic healing experience. Whether you're struggling with chronic pain, a recent injury, or an overall feeling of tension and imbalance, Katy is ready to craft a bodywork session catered specifically for you to help you gain better use of your body and achieve a greater sense of peace and well-being. Specializing in Swedish, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Massage Cupping, Sports Massage, KT Taping, Dynamic Stretching, Reiki, and Ashiatsu. When not at the office, Katy enjoys hiking with her husband and dogs, cooking, and soaking up the serene beauty of Northern Michigan.