Meet Callie.
Hi, my name is Callie. I graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 2008 and founded Knead a Back shortly after. With 18+ years I'm an experienced Michigan licensed massage therapist who provides personalized therapeutic bodywork.
I started Knead a Back with the vision of creating a place that functions like urgent care for massage—when you need it, not weeks from now. Whether you wake up with a stiff neck, a sore back, tight muscles, or simply need time to relax and reset, my goal is to provide a customized experience based on what your body needs that day.
At Knead a Back, I blend traditional massage techniques with intuitive touch and energy facilitation. My work is deeply therapeutic and centered around the connection between the body and mind. I take the time to listen, understand what you're experiencing, and tailor each session to your individual needs.
Beyond massage, I bring an objective and practical perspective that can sometimes help clients see their challenges in a new way. Through thoughtful guidance, education, and a fresh perspective, I encourage clients to develop a deeper understanding of their bodies, their well-being, and the ways they can support themselves between sessions.
Knead a Back is more than simply an hour on the massage table. It is a personalized experience designed to nurture the body, calm the mind, and create space for relaxation, awareness, and healing.
My Approach
My soul-coaching work brings together energy healing, spiritual and self-awareness practices, meditation, sound healing, and other tools—including numerology and astrology—If you want to explore the deeper mental, emotional, spiritual, and self-awareness side of your experience, that's another dimension of the work I offer.
I teach simple, practical techniques that can help you become more aware of the connection between your body, your thoughts, emotions, and everyday patterns. When you're experiencing ongoing discomfort, stress, or feeling stuck, we can explore what may be contributing to how you're feeling and identify patterns, beliefs, or unmet needs that may be worth examining.
I don't believe there is a single explanation for pain or illness. Rather, I see the body as one part of a larger picture. Exploring the mental and emotional aspects of your experience can sometimes provide new insight, perspective, and tools for supporting your overall well-being.
Body, mind, and spirit are interconnected. My approach is about creating greater awareness, balance, and resilience while offering practical tools and gentle guidance along the way..
“You don’t get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour.”
When You Need Me
I keep my appointment book open for people who wake up with a stiff neck, a sore back, or other unexpected pain and need relief right away. Pain doesn't always arrive on a schedule, so I make space for those moments when you don't want to wait weeks for an appointment.
Every session is tailored to your specific needs and problem areas. I take the time to listen to what you're experiencing and customize your massage accordingly. You will never receive a basic, one-size-fits-all massage here.
I also believe your massage should be about what your body needs—not about adding charges to your bill. That's why techniques and enhancements such as essential oils, hot rocks, Himalayan salt stones, tuning forks, hot towels, cupping, stretching, and TMJ work are included at no additional charge when appropriate for your session.
When you need massage, I want you to be able to get the focused, personalized care you need—without waiting weeks or worrying about surprise add-on fees.