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The public’s interest in natural health and preventative medicine is continuously growing. Irene’s is committed to improving the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of everyone in our community. We strive to be your reliable source for information on massage therapy, healthy lifestyles, and successful massage practices.
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Healthy Lifestyles
Microplastics in the Kitchen
Learn how microplastics from water bottles, cutting boards, and food-contact plastics may affect your health. Discover safer kitchen alternatives, BPA concerns, and evidence-based guidance from Irene’s.
Practicing Happiness in the New Year
Happiness as a Practice: Wellness Wisdom from Irene’s As a new year begins, many people look for ways to be happier, more balanced, and more fulfilled. At Irene’s Myomassology Institute, we believe happiness is not something to chase or force. Instead, it is...
Kindness Is Medicine: How Simple Acts Improve Your Health and Happiness
How Simple Acts Improve Your Health and Happiness Practicing kindness daily has profound effects on your wellbeing. Discover how daily acts of kindness improve both mental and physical health. Learn simple, meaningful ways to bring more compassion and healing into...
Mindful Eating: Nourishing Your Body with Intention
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us eat on the go, distracted by our phones, work, or television. As a result, we often miss important signals from our bodies—telling us when we’re truly hungry, when we’re satisfied, and what foods genuinely nourish us. That’s...
The Healing Power of Sound: Exploring Vibrational Therapy
Sound has been used for thousands of years as a tool for healing, relaxation, and spiritual connection. Today, Sound and Vibrational Healing is experiencing a resurgence as people seek holistic ways to restore balance to mind, body, and spirit. What is Sound and...
Massage Therapy Benefits
Insight Into Foot Reflexology
Healing Steps — Insight Into Foot Reflexology By Kathy Skubik I’d like to step into the soles (pun intended) of an ancient art, Foot Reflexology. What is it? Where did it come from? And does it really have benefits? Are the benefits backed by science? Let’s take a...
The Power of Massage Therapy for Autoimmune Diseases
Adapted from the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Autoimmune diseases affect an estimated 50 million Americans, with women impacted at rates up to three times higher than men. These conditions—such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,...
The Undeniable Benefits of Massage Therapy
The Undeniable Benefits of Massage Therapy – Even in Just 10 Minutes Massage therapy is more than just a way to relax—it’s a proven method for improving physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Benefits of massage include: Reduced muscle tension and pain relief...
Is Massage Therapy the Right Career for You?
7 Questions to Ask Yourself Choosing a new career is a big decision, especially if you’re looking for a path that’s both personally rewarding and professionally sustainable. Massage therapy is a growing field that combines hands-on skills with the opportunity to help...
How Massage Therapy Supports Trauma & Grief Healing
Healing the Wounds We Cannot See Understanding the Role of Massage Therapy in Trauma and Grief Many people carry unspoken pain. While talk therapy and mental health support are essential, there’s growing recognition that trauma isn’t just in the mind—it’s also stored...
Massage Therapy Careers
Student Spotlight: Shawndrika Pulliam’s Passion for Healing Through Massage
At Irene’s Myomassology Institute, we love celebrating the success of our graduates— especially those who take their passion for healing and turn it into lasting impact in their communities. Shawndrika Pulliam is one such graduate. Since completing her training at...
A Successful Massage Career – Cailen Schmieder
Cailen Schmieder graduated in October of 2022 Irene’s – Where do you work? Cailen – I am self-employed, and have a private practice in Davison, MI. My LLC name is 10 O'Clock Health & Wellness, LLC - The name is in memory of my dad, who passed away in 2008....
A Successful Massage Career – Amber Flores
There are so many rewarding aspects of being a Massage Therapist! Having the ability to help clients reduce stress, and pain and improve their overall quality of life is very humbling. Even the “basic” relaxing massage can improve so much. I see clients with various health issues from Parkinson’s to being wheelchair-bound. As well as different careers from teachers, police officers, and nurses to factor workers.
A Successful Career – Christine LeTourneau
I have been interested in lots of different therapies basically my whole life. I was raised with herbal and other alternative therapies as mainstream. I Love essential oils! I have always believed in the power of touch. Going to school for massage just made sense, felt right.
A Successful Career – Kimyetta Brown
The most rewarding part of my massage career is making my own hours and coming out of my comfort zone. Networking with fellow Alumni graduates has been a lot of fun. Doing massage events around the city is what I love the most. I get to choose which jobs I’ll take, and I have fun doing it as well.