Top Massage Therapists Ohio

Despite having a long to-do list and errands, you should definitely unwind after all of it has been crossed out. Or you can even take a break halfway through your list to give you that boost of energy to complete what’s left. Taking a break doesn’t waste your time, it naturally recharges you by maximizing your body’s capabilities as if it were only about to start working. What better way to do that than have a massage?

Massage therapists can relieve your pain, reduce stress, unwind bound-up muscles and make you feel generally better. In addition, they can also help rehabilitate injuries, improve circulation, and increase relaxation. Now who doesn’t want that?

There are a lot of kinds of massage therapy techniques today. Some therapists specialize in deep-tissue, acupressure, reflexology, orthopedic, and sports massage. You’ll surely find one type of massage that you’re most comfortable with.

We’re way ahead of you. Yup, we’ve done our research to minimize the trouble of you having to looking for a massage therapist in your area. We now give you our Top 10 Massage Therapists in Ohio!

Emily Hellesen

Shaker Heights, OH

Emily specializes in treating pain. Your pain is her business. Whether it’s acute, chronic or mysterious, she’s a resource.

Sally Keener

Columbus, OH

Sally has more than 10 years experience as a bodyworker, both in polarity therapy and massage therapy. She was valedictorian of her massage class. Sally believes in continued education; therefore she attends conferences, classes, workshops, and read whenever possible to keep her massage therapy skills and techniques current. She has had additional training in neuromuscular therapy (aka trigger point therapy), lymphatic drainage, foot reflexology, and working with the conditions of fibromyalgia, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain, headaches (including migraines), frozen shoulder, and pregnancy massage.

Joani Donovan

Toledo, OH

Joani is a 2003 graduate of the Northwest Academy of Massotherapy. She completed a 600-hour program in Anatomy & Physiology and Massage Theory. She is a Certifed Myoskeletal Alignment Therapist (Structural Integration) and Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner. Her modallities includes, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, LaStone Therapy, neck & whiplash techniques and Upper/Lower cross syndrome corrections. She has also built relationships with other healthcare professionals to be a resource for her clients’ needs.

Page Hunt

Columbus, OH

Page has been licensed and practicing since 1995. She graduated from The Central Ohio School of Massage, and The Columbus Academy of Medical Massage in Hilliard, Ohio. Page has continued her education and has received certifications in the areas of Sports massage, Lomi lomi (Hawaiian massage), Reflexology, as well other massage modalities. Page served on the AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association) Ohio Sports Massage Team for five years while working for an athletic club spa and a hospital.

Elaine Miller

Columbus, OH

Elaine received her education at the American Institute of Alternative Medicine, in 2004. Licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio, Elaine has a long history of successful work with Riverside Hospital. Elaine’s special certifications include, OSU Certified Provider, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Massage for People Living with Cancer, Fibromyalgia Massage, Pre/Postnatal Massage, Orthopedic Massage and BWC Certified.

Ashley Hirzel

Oregon, OH

Ashley started her courses in massage at the Healing Arts Institute. She not only attended the fast-track program but also attended several additional certification courses throughout her schooling to gain more education before she graduated. She is the owner of H&M Open Arms Massage Studio that was first established in 2012. Ashley is Licensed by the State of Ohio, and continues her art of body work at her office.

Sandra Lee

Cincinnati, OH

A therapist since 1997, Sandra is always learning new techniques, seeking to grow in both knowledge and skill. Her work is flexible to the needs of each client, often blending different modalities. On a broad spectrum of modalities, she tend to lean towards the more intuitional JB Myofascial and Craniosacral approaches. Sandra is certified in Pregnancy and Postpartum massage and for deeper work, a sure favorite for many of her clients is the Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy.

Kelley Volpenhein

Cincinnati, OH

Kelley is licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Kelley has been practicing massage therapy since 2004 after graduating from S.H.I. Medical Massage School.

Jessica Jensen

Dayton, OH

Jessica enrolled at SHI Integrative Medical Massage School and graduated in December 2009. She left SHI with certification in Craniosacral, and training in TMJ and Myofacial Release. She has since gone on to take her National Certification boards, as well as certification in Ashiatsu, Reiki, Bamboo Fusion, and is starting her next journey to become a certified aromatherapist and certified in Thai Massage.

Kathleen Pollauf

Oregon, OH

Kathleen graduated from the Northwest Academy of Massotherapy, and continues to learn new techniques to broaden her practice. She is licensed through the State of Ohio Medical Board and is a professional member of the AMTA. Kathleen is currently working towards her national certification in Oncology Massage and is certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage through Klose Training, which involves the Vodder Method. She is also Nationally Certified through the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards – Mblex. Kathleen specializes in, Swedish Massage, Medical and Relaxation Massage, Massage for Cancer, Scar Tissue Mobilization, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Eastern Hot Stone Therapy and Aromatherapy.