Anita Shaffer Therapeutic Massage & More

Anita Shaffer Therapeutic Massage & More By appointment only
No walk in hours

2025/2026 Rates below.My rates are based on time, not type of massage. Disclosure: It's always driven me nuts when there...
12/27/2025

2025/2026 Rates below.

My rates are based on time, not type of massage. Disclosure: It's always driven me nuts when there is a different price for relaxation versus deep tissue, etc. I dislike things confined and/or catorigized as only one thing. What you need or want today may change. What your body allows will change. Pressure (light or deep) isn't the same as technique. It's a starting point. I always mix several modalities & create each session based on listening to you & also applying my experience & expertise. And, by always checking in.
If you just want a birthday massage once a year, you'll still be getting a therapeutic session with as much presence as intention as my weekly or medical clients. This is your time. I look forward to working with you.
-xo
Anita

12/26/2025

Now booking for January 21 and beyond. Availability Jan-April includes:

Mon, Wed. Thurs (day & evening appts.)
Saturday (one 8:30 am & one 5:30pm )

I AM taking new clients. I work by appointment only, no online booking, no walk in clients.
I typically book 2-3 weeks out so booking ahead is highly encouraged. No day of appointments are generally open.

I also do outcall chair massages for businesses. Call for more details

734-890-7744 (text or message) and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Venmo, cash or credit
Over 15 years of experience
Downtown Manistee studio

Rates listed on my page or text me

-Anita

**HEY**My practice will be moving back to River Street starting January 20, 2026. If you're looking for a massage ther...
11/18/2025

**HEY**My practice will be moving back to River Street starting January 20, 2026.

If you're looking for a massage therapist, give me a call or stop in the Emporium and pick up one of my cards. I'll have room for up to 3 new monthly regulars in 2026 with more available times opening

I also have 4 more openings for 2025 if anyone needs a massage in December.

My gift certificates are available for 15% off from now until Christmas 🎄 Makes a great gift for someone you love, including yourself.

* 15 + years of experience. Trained in Swedish, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Prenatal and Hot towel w/ Aromatherapy. I'm also a Level 2 Reiki practitioner*

I do integrative massage...meaning I mix relaxing & deep tissue techniques as needed with varied pressure to customize your service.
Free customized essential oils, tiger balm rub & CBD available.
I also use local Stohlistic Bison muscle rub, face serum & headache aromatherapy in my practice

EVERY Body needs a massage.
734-890-7744

09/15/2025

Hey, I'm still here, and I have an exciting update.

After announcing retirement from massage last summer, I kept seeing a few medical massage clients, as planned. The end of 2024 & much of 2025 has been challenging in many areas for me (I'm fine).
I love doing massage. It helps me by helping others & also helps me relax & be present in the moment.
I missed it so I added a few massage pop ups at Sunshack & Co (thanks, Shay Ellen) last winter and added summer clients back in this year.
After much thought & a 5 year plan update (I'm a planner), I've decided to lean into what makes me happy & also will help get me to our goals faster.

I'm opening up my schedule slightly this fall and then will announce more changes starting early next year. Currently I am taking Monday morning clients & Tuesday all day clients. I currently work out of my friends Beachside Massage & Active Living studio on Division St. In Manistee.

734-890-7744 text or call for appointment
60 min =$95
90 min =$125
$5 discount always for cash or venmo

Xo

Started this business while still in massage school and working full time as a restaurant manager & server. Fast forward...
07/31/2024

Started this business while still in massage school and working full time as a restaurant manager & server.
Fast forward 14 years... I've had hundreds of clients. I've met great people that I've spent a lot of time with one on one. Some spanning several years. When we moved, I was sad to lose these relationships but so happy I had good therapist friends in A2 that they could continue with. Thanks Amy & MaryAnn Evans-Lutz
Now, I've done the same again here in Manistee. So grateful for Dennielle Beachside Massage & Active Living Lena at Time to Relax Massage Therapy and Alissa ASBodywork

I will be keeping my license, it's true. I will see just a few medical clients but most of my days will be working at our stores & managing our rental. And...going forward, the plan is to slow down 😆 and enjoy this beautiful place we get to live in!!

I'll be deleting this page soon. If you're still in need of a referral or wanna get a coffee sometime, text me 734-890-7744 or pop in & say HI
Thank you for trusting me with your care

Xo
-A
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07/31/2024

Last day & mixed emotions. Loved working with the ladies at BLACK LOTUS Salon & Wellness but this girl is busy. Very grateful the hard work is paying off

Gonna hit 53 y/o later in August with just 3 jobs. Yay, me 🤣

Thank you to one of my previous clients for the 3D Stewie for our toy store. I've truly met the best people on this massage journey. Thanks, Spike

Xo
A

The amount of laundry I have done EACH year (in loads) for the last 4 years in Manistee. And double that for the years I...
07/27/2024

The amount of laundry I have done EACH year (in loads) for the last 4 years in Manistee. And double that for the years I had my practice in A2

I officially retire Wednesday, July 31 and I won't miss this part.

Xoxo

Beautiful day to relax outside. I'm grateful to be a mama to these fur monsters! Xo
05/12/2024

Beautiful day to relax outside. I'm grateful to be a mama to these fur monsters! Xo

04/19/2024

It's with mixed emotions that I want to announce that I'm retiring from massage this spring/summer.
When we opened the toy store & made final plans to buy the Emporium building, the idea was for me to retire in about 2 years.
Things are going well. So well that we can't do it all comfortably at the level that we demand of ourselves. But we can afford to start paying me from the other businesses now. So, that means it is the right time, although earlier than planned. It's a good problem to have and we are grateful for all the success here in Manistee.
I will be keeping my license current and will continue seeing my medical clients and doing distance Reiki only.

Thank you to all my clients in both Ann Arbor & Manistee. I'm so grateful. I've made some lifelong friends along this journey and I've enjoyed this work so much. I hope our paths continue to cross.

Xoxo
A

Ps. If you have a gift certificate, please reach out to me so I can get you scheduled. 734-890-7744
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03/13/2024

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Lol. I do offer 60, 75 & 90 minute massages to my clients
02/03/2024

Lol.
I do offer 60, 75 & 90 minute massages to my clients

The snow continues.
01/16/2024

The snow continues.

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