Mission

The mission of Lumina Massage and Wellness is to serve people with clinical bodywork and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. My efforts and resources are to serve everyone but specifically in women’s health, family care and treatment of orthopedic injuries. I specialize in neuromuscular massage therapy with a detailed and compassionate approach using carefully adjusted methods to help restore each body to proper function. Lumina is located in a private office within a professional building in Boone,North Carolina. The vibe is warm, intimate and sessions are personalized. Lumina is an independent and therapist-owned business. The values are supporting the community, helping people find balance by approaching their health holistically, and creating a calm, caring and nurturing experience. Lumina also offers bodywork for fertility, postpartum moms, menopause, tired dads and their extended family. All are welcome!

My focus is to relieve physical pain caused by muscular spasms, cramping, muscle-induced nerve impingement/entrapment and swelling commonly associated with pregnancy, injury, strain, overuse, autoimmune disorders or neurological conditions. Clients are advised towards home care and healthy lifestyle choices. Neuromuscular massage therapy.

Meet Michelle

It was a warm September day in 1997 when I graduated from the Florida College of Natural Health, Miami Campus. I began working into the world of massage at the tender age of nineteen. Over two decades later I can gratefully say that my belief in massage/manual therapy as a clinical treatment for muscle pain is stronger than ever. My two specialties in massage are Neuromuscular and Prenatal. I love human anatomy and truly enjoy seeing the relief that people discover through natural methods of healing such as massage.

My first certification in NMT (Neuromuscular Massage Therapy) began in the year 2000 when I was trained at Center Pointe Education by two Physical Therapists. I was introduced to trigger points, myofascial release and all the ways rehabilitative massage can help people with serious muscle, fascia and soft tissue pain. In 2005 I attained my first certification prenatal massage and felt a calling to serve women during pregnancy and in pain. I’m also a graduate of the James Waslaski seminars in Orthopedic Massage Therapy.

I’ve been blessed to work in reputable five-star resorts on the lovely shores of Miami Beach and rub elbows, share ideas and a few laughs with the nation’s top massage therapists. I’ve also worked in the state of Florida’s teaching and respected Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida within the Physical Therapy Department and excellent workplace settings. These opportunities pushed me to be a true student of the human body and bring my best clinical massage work everyday. In 2012 I attained my training and licensure as an esthetician in skin care. Extending my professional training into helping others with clean ingredients and boosting body positivity with healthy skin.

I’ve curated a network of local physicians and ethical health care providers that I refer on my website for best patient care.

Below is a list of the award-winning healthcare companies ,luxury spa and some leading hotels of the world that I have had the pleasure to work with, have been recruited by or free-lanced in. I am proud to be associated with each one and showcase them to assure you that you’re receiving the same level of expertise as if you were visiting one of these amazing facilities.

The Biltmore Spa ♦ Canyon Ranch ♦ The Ritz Carlton ♦ Mandarin Oriental ♦ Elemis Spa ♦ Shands Hospital, University of Florida

Primary Credentials/Certifications

  • Florida College of Natural Health- 1997 (Professional Massage Training Program)
  • Initial Neuromuscular Certification- 2000, Center Point Education
  • Initial Prenatal Certification – 2005 Mother Massage Elaine Stillerman, NYC
  • 2012 Steiner Education, Esthetician Program,Miami,Florida
  • Nurturing The Mother, Prenatal Massage- 2018 Claire Marie Miller, North Carolina
  • ABMP Approved Continued Education Provider
  • Florida State Continuing Education Provider
  • Florida State Massage License MA31255
  • Florida State Esthetician License FB9802833
  • North Carolina State Massage License 21025
  • North Carolina Esthetician license E28392

  • I went for a Labor Induction massage, when I was at 41+4 weeks. It was wonderful, very professional and very relaxing massage. The massage helped me to relax and I went into labor the next morning. I can definitely recommend it!

    Julia von Haussen

  • I am blown away at the amount of pain relief Lumina Massage has given me! I felt improvement in my chronic shoulder pain after just one massage and was able to work out for the first time in years without pain. I feel like  they listened to me and my body and are very knowledgable, professional, and genuine.

    Ashley Harris

  • I felt comfortable and everything was explained. I didn't come in because of a specific injury, but because of soreness in my shoulders/back.  It was sorted it out and I felt less tension in that area after the session.

    Diana Perez

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