Employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 32% from 2020 to 2030.

Donna McGriff, MTI

Donna has devoted her life to assisting individuals in healing. As a Massage Therapy Instructor she has studied many techniques and modalities from traditional massage to energy work. Donna is a Licensed Massage Therapy Instructor, Reiki Master-Teacher, Advanced IET Practitioner, Therapeutic Essential Oils Practitioner, Vibrational Therapist and Gem & Crystal Therapist. She has been appointed as a member of the  Arkansas State Board of Massage  by the Governor three times. Donna continues her devotion to holistic education for Massage Therapist and Healers. Donna founded Body Wellness Center, Inc. in 1992 and The Center for Wholeness and Health in 2004. Donna has been involved with assisting individuals in healing for 30 years and has been an Arkansas Licensed Massage Therapist for 22 years. Donna currently maintains a private practice, teaches and facilitates educational seminars. 

Educational Background:

Pain in the Neck - Robert King Seminar

Introduction to Acupressure Therapy - Mara Lindstram

Myofascial Release Techniques - Hot Springs School of Therapy Technology

Advanced Massage Training - Hot Springs School of Therapy Technology

Advanced Techniques-Fibromyalgia Massage - Jean’s School of Therapy Technology

Spa Services Training - Aveda Spa Services

Structural Kinesiology - Barbara Morris - Body Wellness

Compassionate Care - Kathy Findley - Body Wellness 

Body Mobilization and Stretching - Donna Burr -Body Wellness

Advanced Anatomy and Physiology - Donna Burr - Body Wellness

Reiki Level I - Andrea Mikana-Pinkham - Body Wellness

Sports Massage - Barbara Morris - Body Wellness

Integrated Therapy - Dana Lockwood - Body Wellness

Nutrition - Cherry Nichols - Body Wellness

Reiki I and Reiki II - Catherine Crews -Body Wellness

Advanced Reiki - Catherine Crews - Body Wellness

Reiki Master - Catherine Crews - Body Wellness

Reiki Master/Teacher - Catherine Crews - Body Wellness

Introduction to Five Element Theory- Catherine Crews - Body Wellness 

Integrated Energy Therapy – Basic Level – Ann Heath - Body Wellness

Integrated Energy Therapy – Intermediate Level – Ann Heath - Body Wellness

Integrated Energy Therapy – Advanced Level – Ann Heath - Body Wellness

Young Living Essential Oils - Hands on Training – Denver

Advanced Applications of Essential Oils - Judy DeRuvo

The Aromatic Mind– Turner Bourne - Body Wellness

Aromatherapy 101 - West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy, Inc.

Introduction to Cranial Sacral Therapy - Mya Breeman - Upledger Institute

Process Acupressure I: Essence – Catherine Crews - Process Acupressure Unlimited

Aromatic Archeology: Working with Ancient Oils – Turner Bourne - Integrated BodyMind 

BodyMind for the Massage Therapist – Turner Bourne - Integrated BodyMind Therapy

The LMT in a Clinical Setting– Dr. Beverly Foster, DC - American University 

Whiplash & Thoracic Outlet -Judith Hankins, MTI - Valley of Vapors School of Massage

Problems of the Upper Back-Judith Hankins, MTI - Valley of Vapors School of Massage

Trigger Points Plus - Susie Byrd, MTI - The Edge Schoof of Massage Therapy

Mechanical Vibratory Massage - Lin Long, MTI - Body Wellness

Soft Tissue Release for the client with Fibromyalgia - Susie Byrd, MTI -Edge Schoof of MT

Defrosting a Frozen Shoulder - Antonio Woodall - American University of Healing Arts

Chair Massage 101 - Susie Byrd, MTI - The Edge School of Massage Therapy

Neck and Shoulders - Susie Byrd, MTI - The Edge School of Massage Therapy

Electro Stimulation - Michael Clark - The Edge School of Massage Therapy

SI Joint Disfunction & Low Back Pain - Gary Jones-Arkansas Medical Massage

Soma (Body) Tuner Course - Dr. Karen Kelly - Soma Energetics

Whiplash & Thoracic Outlet - Valley of Vapors School of Massage

Problems of the Upper Back - Valley of Vapors School of Massage

Soma (Body) Tuner Course - Soma Energetics - Dr. Karen Kelly 

The 42 pound Head and Cervical Neck Pain - Arkansas Medical Massage - Gary Jones

Conditions of the Lower Arm and Hand - Arkansas Medical Massage - Gary Jones

Shoulder Impingement - Arkansas Medical Massage - Gary Jones

Instructors on the Front Lines - ABMP

Ethics: Roles and Boundaries through the Chakras - Charlene Gaffney / NCTMB

R. Michelle Christen, BBA-M, MTI, CMLDT

Michelle is a native of Conway, and is a graduate of The University of Central Arkansas holding a Bachelors in Business Administration. She is a graduate of Touching America School of Massage and is licensed as a Massage Therapy Instructor by the Arkansas State Board of Massage Therapy.  Michelle is a believer that education never stops; and therefore, she  is in constant pursuit of continuing education opportunities in advancement of her practice.  As such, she has also obtained her national CMLDT (Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist) in the Vodder technique through Klose Training.  This certification along with continuing education in oncology massage allows her to assist those suffering from cancer, effectively reduce traumatic and post-surgical edema, and can provide symptomatic relief of migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), stress, fatigue, .

As a therapist, Michelle is empathetic to  those dealing with the management of chronic pain syndromes and providing assistance in this area. Her neck and shoulder work have helped many of her clients with persistent headaches. She enjoys use of several modalities of massage, and believes that benefits of massages are far greater than relaxation alone. Michelle is an integrative bodyworker who intuitively uses a combination of modalities of massage to deliver very effective therapeutic massage. Some of her favorite practices are trigger point therapy, thai massage, sacred lomi lomi, and hot bamboo. She also enjoys the use of deep tissue, reflexology, hydrotherapy, cupping, gua sha, and aromatherapy.

Michelle is also the founder of THE SPA'AH, LLC in Conway Arkansas where she employees massage therapist, cosmetologist, estheticians.  She founded the business in 2014 and grown it into a successful Medi-Spa having won Conway and Faulkner County awards for best therapist and best medical spa several years running consecutively.   

Educational Background

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist – Klose Training Vodder Technique

Intro to Manual Lymphatic Drainage - Body Wellness Center

Advanced Anatomy & Physiology: Lymphaiti System & Drainage – Body Wellness Center

Introduction to Myofascial Massage – Body Wellness Center

Rain Drop Therapy – Body Wellness Center

Introduction to Cupping – Body Wellness Center

Massage Cupping/Medicupping – ACE Medicupping

Fijian Barefoot Massage – Tiffany Diaz, MMT, RN

Lomi Supine – Greg Benefiel, MTI

Lomi Prone – Greg Benefiel, MTI

Pathologies for Massage Therapist – Tiffany Diaz, MMT

Ashiatsu – Tiffany Diaz, MMT

Intro to Full Body Hot Stone - 

Kirbry Clark, MMT

Hot Bamboo Massage – Tiffany Diaz, MMT

Fijan Barefoot Massage

Tiffany Diaz, MMT

Thai Massage – Robert Garner Wellness

Table Thai Massage – Robert Garner Wellness

Essential Oils; The Chemistry – Body Wellness Center

Muscle Stim – David Clarke

Reiki I & II- Body Wellness Center

Tuning Fork Therapy – Body Wellness Center

Rock Tape: FMT Basic – 

Rock Tape

Rock Tape: FMT Advanced– 

Rock Tape

Prenatal Massage, Pathology & Pregnancy – Krista Moore, MMT

Intro to Acupressure – Body Wellness Center

Donna McGriff, MTI

Acupressure Techniques for Cupping Massage- Body Wellness Center

Targeted Muscle Testing & Quick Self Fix Techniques – Ray of Light Massage Training

Targeted Muscle QSF Cross Reference with Connective Tissue Stretches – Ray of Light Massage Training

  Basic Oncology & Lymph Drainage- Johnnie Minor, MTI 

CORE 1 Intensive -

(Fascial Release Bodywork)

 Noah Karrasch, MTI 

Instructor: Roxanne Portman MTI.

Reflexology & Related Modalities -

Stephanie A Cooke, MTI

Working with HIV/AIDS-

Body Wellness Center-

Donna McGriff, MTI

Soft Tissue Release of Neck & Shoulders  -

Body Wellness Center -

Donna McGriff, MTI

A Study in Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Stephane Cooke, MTI

Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue & Essential Oils -

Body Wellness Center

Donna McGriff, MTI

Introduction to Polarity Therapy 

Body Wellness Center

Donna McGriff, MTI

TET-Therapeutic Evaluation & Techniques -Shoulder - 

Body Wellness Center

Donna McGriff, MTI

Back to Basics - Swedish Review

Body Wellness Center

Donna McGriff, MTI

Therapeutic Evaluation & Techniques for the Shoulder

Body Wellness Center

Dona McGriff, MTI

Medical Terminology for the Massage Therapist

Body Wellness Center

Donna McGriff, MTI

SOAP Charting for the Massage Therapist

Body Wellness Center

 Donna McGriff, MTI

Medical Massage

 (NCBTMB approved)

Dr Bryan Hawley, DC

Aromatherapy for Massage Therapist - 

Massage CE Learning Tree

Business Practices for The Massage Therapist 

Massage CE Learning Tree

Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia & Massage Therapy

Massage CE Learning Tree

HIV/AIDS & Massage

Massage CE Learning Tree

Immune System and Massage Therapy

Massage CE Learning Tree

Massage Techniques from Around the World

Massage CE Learning Tree

Professional Ethics, Roles, & Boundries

Massage CE Learning Tree

 Hannah Elliott, B.S., MMT, CMLDT, OMT  

Hannah has a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development, from Harding University, and is a graduate from Touching America School of Massage. She is licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Massage   as a Master Massage Therapist and received her Certification as a Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist from  Klose Training . Hannah also has advanced training in Oncology Massage Therapy from Tracy Walton & Associates. She recently received Certification in Meridian Massage Approach from Big Tree School of Natural Healing.

Hannah Elliott is the owner of Life Source Therapies located in Searcy inside The has received Craniosacral Therapy training from the Upledger Institute International. Hannah provides services with a holistic approach that include, but are not limited to, therapeutic massage, medical massage (concerning carpal tunnel, lower leg/ foot, low back/sciatica, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff), oncology, manual lymphatic drainage, Chinese elements and meridian acupressure, and intuitive energy healing work. Her main goal for clients is to help them function at work and in life. Hannah has a passion for continual education in her field of work as well as educating clients and other therapists. 

Educational Background

 Psoas: Storer of all Stress – CORE Bodywork- Noah Karrasch, MTI

Releasing the Jaw and Neck –CORE Bodywork- Noah Karrasch, MTI

 Shoulder Impingement- AR Medical Massage- Gary Jones, MMT

 Pelvic Upslips, Rotation & Low Back Pain- AR Medical Massage

·Conditions of the Lower Leg & Foot- AR Medical Massage

 Basic Oncology & Lymph Drainage- Johnnie Minor, MTI

 Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certification- KLOSE Training- Nicola McGill, LLSA, MIFA, LMT, BCTMB, CLT & Guenter Klose, MLD/CDT, CI, CLT-LANA, Executive Director

·Oncology Massage Therapy: Caring for Clients with Cancer- Tracy Walton & Associates- Kim Turk & Erika Slocum

 Ethics for the Real World- ABMP Online Training, Til Luchau, MTI

·Tuning Fork- A Vibrational Therapy- Body Wellness Center, Donna McGriff, MTI

Acupressure Techniques for Cupping Massage- Body Wellness Center, Donna McGriff, MTI

·Meridian Massage Approach Certification- Big Tree School of Natural Healing, Cindy Black, L.Ac.,LMT

·Craniosacral Therapy 1- Upledger Institute International

·Reiki 1 & 2- Julie Jones, Holy Fire Karuna Reiki Master

·Freedom Session 101 (Root Therapy)- Holly Reicks

Basic Crystals & Minerals for Health & Happiness- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Best Places to Apply Roll- on Essential Oils- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Application, Dosage and Precautions with Essential Oils- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

 Sound & Energy Field Healing: Part 1 with Tuning Forks- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

 Quartz Crystal: History and variations and benefits- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Holistic Approaches for Coping with Depression- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

 Frankincense Essential Oils- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

 Citrus Essential Oils & Benefits- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Energy Protecting Shields and Auras- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

 Mindful Meditation using Essential Oils- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Green Your Health with Natural Products- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Promoting Personal Preparedness: Creating a Natural First Aid Kit Part 1 &2- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Essential Oils of the Bible & Anointing Practices- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Relaxation Therapies (Self Care) - Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Top 5 Essential Oils- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

 Chakra Clearing & Vitalizing- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Reflexology and More Using Essential Oils- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

 Essential Oils and the Brain- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

 Essential Oils and Inflammation- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Healing Practices to Balance Energy of Your Mind, Body, & Spirit- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

· Essential Oils and Crystals for Emotional Support- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Health Effects of Gratitude and Forgiveness- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Sound and Energy Field Healing: Part 2, Singing Bowls- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Self-Hypnosis and Guided Imagery Part 1 & 2- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Holistic Therapies for Emotional Support: Acupressure, Energy and Breathing Exercises- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

·Medicine Bags/ Gratitude Bags/ Prayer Boxes- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT

Smudging, Clearing and Cleansing Space- Sheila Stroman, PhD, RN, LMT, CIA, CHTP, CHT