Elements & Bodywork

08/31/2025

Hello, to the almost 100 people viewing this page. I ended up not having enough space to continue the locals art co-op and zero waste/sustainability shop at the new location.

I ended up switching back to Restorative Bodywork LLC and focusing solely on that company.

After the not-so-friendly interactions with some small businesses & other people in town, I decided to move the business out of the area. Still in progress.

It was toxic to my mental health to run a business right next door to the 'competition' who ended up signing a lease in the space I was previously renting. After the landlords refused to resign a lease with me even though I had paid the rent in full every month, during the 12 month lease period.

I ran both Rare.Earth.Goods and Restorative Bodywork in that space for an entire year and was given pretty short notice that they would not be able to resign the lease to me.

I ended up packing up all 7 rooms, including the great big room with all the artists items, my massage room, etc. And packed it all up into two tiny rooms. One where I had a little room where I had my massage practice, where the massage table just barley fit, but didn't really have a comfortable expierence for the clients to move around the room. The other room was a hoard of all of the artists, crafters & vendors stuff where I barley had enough room to move around myself, let alone move inventory or be able to sell things online. I was pretty depressed in there the entire time I was running business in that new location, and not being welcome at the new sober space right next door.

I did end up attempting to give back all the artists and vendor goods back to their respective owners.
If you didn't pick up your items before I moved, please contact me. Thank you for all those who donated their items, you know who you are!!!

Thank you for the continued interest. If you're in need of a massage in the Upper Peninsula, please feel free to reach out and I can refer you out to another therapist in the area.
Entrepreneurship was incredibly isolating up there as a transplant, even though I lived up there for 13 years, so I am no longer in Michigan.

I still consider Michigan my home and will definitely be back to visit, but in the meantime I'll be switching directions in entrepreneurship.

Again, thank you for the interest.
You can follow the future endeavors on the Restorative Bodywork LLC Facebook & Instagram pages.
🙏🏽

07/13/2025

This week I have openings on Wednesday and Thursday after 3PM.
Text or call to schedule
(906)362-7763
18 days left in this space.

06/28/2025

We'll be at the Ishpeming Farmers Market tomorrow with local & other small businesses. Sustainability, compost, holistic health. Etc.

06/27/2025

I'm sorry I haven't posted here in a while!
For those of you who don't know I have switched back to Restorative Bodywork LLC and have been using that account for a while now.
PSA. I will be moving in one month so please book now!
After applying for over 50 jobs and being rejected from 8 interviews, I haven't been able to find a job with a service animal.
I can't afford rent payments in this tiny of a town with the population, it's just not doable.
I will be living in my camper after July 31 so I won't have a space to practice.

Come see me at the Ishpeming Farmers Market this Sunday! I have several things available for sale!
Last day to book is July 25! Last available massage is July 31st!
Thank you all who have supported my journey so far.

05/13/2025

Well the place that hired me said I would only be able to work there if I left my service animal at home because he might "bite someone" lol. So disability discrimination is a real thing here in the UP and I'm still on the job hunt.

Schedule is still fully open.

05/05/2025

May is Mental health awareness month. Join us Mental Health Mondays in person or virtually.

Today we also stand in solidarity with our Indigenous sisters today, May 5th, on Red Hand Day. May we not lose another sister.

04/27/2025

Transparency post: if I don't book 5 massages in the next 3 days I will not be able to pay rent and we will be evicted. Please help this small business out by booking with us this week!!!
Help yourself out too! If you have pain in your body I can help you.

Thank you.
Peace on out.

04/25/2025

Last minute openings today:
3PM & 530PM.

Send a message to learn more

04/23/2025

Book with us today!

Thank you for the views and interest!
We did close down and Rebranded to Elements & Bodywork.
Unfortunately, I will be giving back everyone's original art back to them and not continuing with selling locals art and other goods.
Thank you to two locals who donated their goods. You know who you are. I appreciate the support!

Due to the social dynamics in Ishpeming and the fact that I've reached my maximum potential income here, I will also be moving the massage practice out of Ishpeming at the end of 2025.

Book a massage here while you can! & I will update everyone as it moves forward.

The FREE LIBRARY is still available here. It will be moving inside and available during the day at our new location. 118 E Division Street Ishpeming MI 49849. The paint was advertised as waterproof and it was not! Or the weather just too harsh.

When we move locations I'll be dissolving Elements & Bodywork and continuing with the OG Restorative Bodywork LLC where it all started.

Thank you again.

04/15/2025

Text or call to schedule for today! Or schedule online: https://www.vagaro.com/elementsandbodywork

04/08/2025

Your perception of me is a reflection of you.

Book now by calling or texting (906)362-7763