Unity Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork LLC Marsha Summitt LMT

12/25/2025

12/18/2025

Very good article explaining the difference in therapeutic or medical massage. Why therapists like me are different that just a massage therapist that has not taken any continued education. It explained that in a therapeutic massage we need the client to communicate with us. It is not a fall asleep do not talk to me massage.
We need the client to response to areas of pain or if the pain is running to a different area.

You’re probably familiar with spa massage but do you know what makes medical massage therapy different and when you might need it? An massage therapy expert has your answers.

12/11/2025

Openings Wednesday December 17th
3pm
5pm
6:30pm 75 minutes only available

12/09/2025

**Copied from a Massage Therapist Page**

It’s only ‘just a word’ until it affects safety, boundaries, and respect.

We are NOT masseuses.

That term is outdated, inaccurate, and rooted in an era when bodywork wasn’t recognized as healthcare or a legitimate profession. Today, it also carries a long-standing sexualized connotation that puts licensed professionals at risk emotionally, professionally, and sometimes physically.

Let’s be very clear:

We are Massage Therapists.
Licensed by the state
Formally educated in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology, and injury care
Held to strict ethical, professional, and legal standards

We work alongside chiropractors, physical therapists, trainers, and medical providers.
We assess, treat, and document pain, dysfunction, trauma, stress, and recovery not fantasies.

Calling us “masseuses” isn’t harmless.
It fuels outdated stereotypes that undermine our credibility and invite inappropriate behavior.
And yes words directly impact safety inside treatment rooms.

So when people say, “It’s just a word”…no.
It’s a word with history, consequence, and real-world fallout.

If you’re booking an appointment, referring a friend, or talking about what we do use the correct term.

Massage Therapist.
Not masseuse.
Not massager.
Not “the girl or guy who rubs backs.”

And for anyone who still wants to argue semantics this conversation exists because too many professionals have been disrespected, sexualized, or put in unsafe situations due to language people refuse to update.

If you wouldn’t call a physical therapist “the stretch girl”
or a nurse “the bedpan lady,”
don’t reduce our profession to a term that strips it of legitimacy.

Intent doesn’t cancel impact.
Ignorance isn’t a free pass.
And “that’s just what I’ve always said” isn’t an excuse.

This is a licensed, medical-adjacent profession that demands skill, education, boundaries, and respect and we’ve worked far too damn hard to keep correcting the same misinformation.

If this post makes you uncomfortable, good.
That discomfort means it’s working.

Massage Therapist.
Use it. Learn it. Respect it.

Rant over. 🎤
Happy holidays!

Marsha Summitt LMT 12 years
Owner Unity Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

12/03/2025

All setup for the Utica Christmas walk! 6pm to 8pm
Come freeze with me!

12/02/2025

Come support Utica tomorrow night!
Small businesses, Organizations will be setup giving out Christmas cheer! 🎄🎅🏻🎄
I will be setup handing out Christmas lighted rings, Bracelets and Necklaces.
Enter for a chance to win a Christmas wreath.

12/01/2025

December Massage Special !
$10 off all massage booking at my Utica RV office now through December 31st.
Discount will be removed at checkout, does not apply to travel massage services.
Hours :
Monday ‘s December 8th and 15th 5pm-7pm
1pm-7pm Tuesday’s
1pm-7pm Wednesday’s

Book online at https://unity-therapeutic-massage-bodywork.abmp.com
Or Text or Call 419-560-8583
Cash, Check or Credit Card

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
I am so Thankful for everyone that has continued support my business this year and especially those of you that have been to the new RV office in the last month ❤️
I have made more updates to try to stay warmer this winter, and praying to hear something from the township soon so we can get moved into a building. 🙏🏻🤞🏻🙏🏻

11/23/2025

I will have limited gift certificates available for current clients and family this year.

11/19/2025

New Winter Hours starting December 1st!
The RV takes to long in the morning to heat up!
For your comfort and mine hours are changing to below.

3 -Monday’s a Month 5pm-7pm
Tuesday 1pm-7pm
Wednesday 1pm-7pm
Friday-Closed (Will revisit opening in spring)

All paperwork has been turned into the Township and I am waiting to here on getting approval for my business and building a permanent building. But my hands are tied and the RV is the option I have at this time.

Thank you to those that have supported me through this move I appreciate you!

11/18/2025

Opening available tomorrow Wednesday November 19th. 4.3 miles outside of Utica off of route 62.

1pm
2pm
3pm
4pm
5pm
6pm
7pm
Call or text 419-560-8583 to book

11/09/2025

I am excited to join this event again this year!
I will have a Christmas wreath to giveaway and passing out lighted Christmas bracelets, Necklaces and rings.

Stop out and enjoy the fun it is one of my favorite events to be involved in.