MI Wellness Center

11/06/2025

🌿 Supplement Spotlight: Thorne L-Arginine 🌿

Shop our dispensary! 👉 https://www.thorne.com/u/wrg

L-Arginine is an amino acid that supports healthy blood flow and circulation — something especially important for those managing diabetes. By promoting nitric oxide production, it helps relax blood vessels, improving oxygen delivery and nutrient transport throughout the body.

At MI Wellness Center, we love pairing science-backed supplements like Thorne’s L-Arginine with medical massage to encourage optimal circulation and recovery. 💪💙

11/05/2025

💙 November is Diabetes Awareness Month 💙

Did you know massage therapy can play an important role in supporting individuals living with diabetes?

At MI Wellness Center, our medical massage threapists understands how diabetes can affect circulation, nerves, and lymphatic health. Through specialized massage techniques, we can help:
✨ Encourage healthy blood flow
✨ Support lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling
✨ Ease tension and discomfort from neuropathy
✨ Promote relaxation and stress relief — an essential part of blood sugar balance

If you or someone you love is living with diabetes, consider adding medical or lymphatic massage with our Certified Lymphedema and Wound Therapist to your wellness plan this month. Small steps make a big difference in long-term health. 💆‍♀️💙

📍 MI Wellness Center – Where Healing Meets Education
📅 Schedule your session today or message us to learn how our Certified Lymphedema Therapist can support your health goals.

11/01/2025

Thanking one of our patrons from Professional Working Dog Services for the nice time we had at their service dog handling seminar! 🐾✨

It was a great time helping handlers learn ways to counteract the physical toll that comes with their important work — from our muscle awareness activity to the yin yoga takeaway sheet we shared (perfect for a gentle morning warm-up or ending the day with a little less stiffness).

If your organization or team could use an engaging wellness event like this, we’d love to bring the energy to you! Our speaking and movement sessions help keep your crew mindful of their bodies, inspired to move, and ready to tackle even the busiest seasons.

Let’s keep the good vibes (and the stretches!) going. 💫

10/25/2025

10/10/2025

🌍💚 World Mental Health Day – October 10th 💚🌍

Today is a reminder that mental health matters just as much as physical health. Stress, anxiety, and overwhelm can weigh heavily on the body and mind—but massage therapy can help bring balance back.

Taking time for your body is also taking time for your mind. This World Mental Health Day, let’s normalize prioritizing self-care—not as a luxury, but as a necessity. 💚

📅 Schedule your session at www.miwellness.center!

10/05/2025

✨ Join Us! ✨

Are you a massage therapist, bodyworker, or holistic healing professional looking for a supportive space to grow your practice or grow with a healing community? We’re expanding our team and would love to connect with compassionate healers who share our mission of helping people feel and live better.

🌿 Opportunities Available:

Employees – focus on your craft while we handle the business side.

Contractors – bring your unique style and thrive with flexible scheduling.

Subleasing – create your own sanctuary within our wellness center.

Full-time or Part-time – we’re open to what works best for you.

Our center is built on care, collaboration, and community. Whether you’re looking for stability, independence, or a balance of both—we’d love to support you.

📩 Message us to learn more or schedule a tour of our space. Let’s see if we’re the right fit for each other!

10/03/2025

💧MLD vs. CDT - What’s the Difference?💧

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) are often talked about together, but they’re not the same thing!

🌿 Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD):
An evidence-based gentle, hands-on technique that stimulates lymph flow, reduces swelling, and promotes relaxation. It’s often used for wellness, recovery after surgery, or mild swelling.

🌿 Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT):
A full treatment plan designed for people with chronic lymphedema. It includes MLD plus:
✔️ Compression therapy
✔️ Exercise
✔️ Skin care
✔️ Education for self-care

🔑 Think of it this way:

MLD = the hands-on technique

CDT = the gold standard program that uses MLD as one part of a bigger plan.

Both support lymphatic health, but CDT is typically prescribed when there’s a medical diagnosis of lymphedema.

💆‍♀️ Whether you’re looking for gentle lymphatic support or need guidance managing lymphedema, a Certified Lymphedema Therapist can help walk you through your lymphatic journey. Contact our therapists today!

10/01/2025

💗 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Did you know that Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) can be a powerful tool for those navigating recovery after breast cancer treatment? ✨

At MI Wellness Center, we’re proud to have a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) on staff, trained to safely and effectively support your healing journey.

MLD is a gentle, specialized technique that helps:
🌸 Reduce swelling and fluid retention
🌸 Support the body’s natural healing process
🌸 Ease discomfort and improve mobility
🌸 Encourage relaxation during a challenging journey

This month, let’s honor survivors, support those in treatment, and continue spreading awareness together. 💕

09/27/2025

Off-site at Grace Adventures again this beautiful fall season! 🍁🍂
What I love most about doing these shorter events is the ability to share the gift of massage therapy with someone new to bodywork who otherwise may not have had the opportunity or the finances to sign up for a full session. These events are often full of many first-time clients who end up gaining a new understanding of the benefits of massage therapy, first-hand (pun intended!).

09/24/2025

We've added on two more holistic professionals and STILL have room for more! If you're passionate about the wellness community, consider a partnership or opportunity with us! W-2 & rent options available. Apply on our LinkedIn post or send an email to amarinakubiak@miwellness.center. https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4304589953

09/24/2025

🌟 Customer Service Appreciation Day is almost here! 🌟

Join me at Fitness 19 Grand Rapids for FREE sports massage demos and a chance to check out our amazing local gym community. 🙌

I’ll be sharing different techniques—including cupping—so you can experience firsthand how these modalities can support recovery and performance.

We’re so grateful to be part of these events, and can’t wait to see you there! 💪✨