Meet the Team
We believe in the benefits of a good massage. The team at Massage Manhattan has dedicated their careers to improving the wellness and lives of those around them.
Melissa
Melissa knew her calling was in the wellness industry after using massage therapy to help provide relief from her chronic headaches and migraines. She knew immediately, she wanted to help others in finding that same comfort. Melissa studied massage therapy at Bellus Academy in Manhattan, KS. She later completed continuing education courses to become certified in Myofascial Release therapy (MFR1, Myofascial Mobilization, Unwinding, MFR2) using the John Barnes technique, Cupping, Lymphatic Drainage massage and Oncology massage. Melissa specializes in providing relief to all who suffer from headaches and any long-term pain through the use of MFR, Deep Tissue, Cupping, and LDM which has facilitated working with a wide variety of clients.
Kristi
As a native of her community in the Manhattan area, Kristi finds her passion in helping those lead their lives in comfort. With her free spirit and open-heartedness, her main goal is to set forth relaxation through therapeutic massage, with the help of a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Kristi completed the Massage Therapy Program at Bellus Academy in 2018, in which she was able to acquire the knowledge to meet the needs of her clients through Swedish and Deep Tissue massage. Kristi has, in addition, furthered her education to acquire the knowledge and expertise in Cupping therapy, Myofascial Mobilization using the John Barnes Myofascial Release technique as well as becoming an attuned Reiki Master.
Chelsey
Chelsey has always found it extremely rewarding to help people. She decided to try out massage school and instantly knew it was the right career path. Chelsey completed massage therapy training at Bellus Academy here in Manhattan, KS in 2015. Chelsey enjoys seeing the instant results her clients show after their sessions, especially through the modalities of Cupping, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Prenatal massage, Myofascial Mobilization using the John Barnes Myofascial Release technique and as an attuned Reiki Master. Chelsey works with many clients suffering from muscle tension, everyday stress, headaches, and anyone suffering from a lack of mobility. Her expertise and caring nature give all her clients the confidence they need that they are in capable hands.
Missy
Missy came across the Denver School of Massage Therapy and was immediately intrigued, deciding to take a tour and find out what all massage had to offer. She fell in love with the charm and familial embrace instantly and knew it was what she wanted to pursue. Missy worked on professional athletes in Dove Valley for a few years before moving to Kansas. Missy specializes in migraine therapy and TMJD through Myofascial Release therapy, loving the individual care massage brings to her clients. Through massage, Missy brings relief to those suffering from headaches, jaw pain, and any other tension her clients may experience structurally through the use of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, and hot & cold stone therapy. In addition to her continued education focusing on Myofascial Release therapy and TMJD, Missy is pursuing her secondary passion in Equine Massage Therapy, which has let her passion for wellness reach more than just those around her.
Kristen
Due to an autoimmune disorder since childhood, Kristen spent a lot of time in the hospital to which she was first introduced to massage therapy. She immediately felt drawn to the health field and kept massage therapy in the back of her mind until she was assigned a project in high school to which she was to choose a hypothetical career and research it. This resulted in her falling in love with everything she found and confirming that massage therapy was the career she wished to pursue long term. Kristen graduated from Miller-Motte Technical College in Clarksville, TN in 2012. Having the health issues she struggled with daily verified that a career in the holistic health field was exactly what she needed to thrive and grow as an LMT. Kristen has continued her education to become an attuned Reiki Master while learning different Somatic Treatments as well as pursuing an education in Psychology to better provide somatic assistance to her clients. This makes Kristen’s therapeutic massage perfect for those clients suffering from PTSD and other stress related conditions as she specifically focuses on helping the nervous system transfer back into the rest and relaxation state.
Evelyn
Evelyn has enjoyed helping people to relax and attain pain relief for over 30 years. She has served on national boards for both the NCBTMB and the AMTA regarding ethics and continuing education. Evelyn has been a master instructor at Bellus Academy for many years teaching both esthetics and therapeutic massage and has done bodywork on athletes from K-State and Washburn Universities. In 2007 she created a new massage modality that is copywritten, using U.S.A. made reusable heat-packs for relaxation and therapeutic massage that has been implemented in nursing homes, hospitals and by EMTs. On top of that, Evelyn brings her skills for far-infrared treatments for face and body, cavitation therapy for relief from excess fluid retention and fat loss, body balancing, and amazing headache relief techniques. She specializes in Swedish/relaxation, Reflexology, Body Balancing, Lymphatic Drainage massage, sinus drainage and headache relief creating a unique experience for all those who are looking.