Meet Our Practitioners

Lindsey Zulewski, LMT, ADS

Lindsey attended the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy for the 2006/2007 school year where she received 750 hours of training and became specialized in three different massage modalities. She began her career immediately following graduation. Since then, she has worked in the Spa Setting and in more medically-driven settings such as massage clinics and for a Chiropractor. She has dedicated herself to helping others manage their pain and discomfort and loves every minute of it. Additionally, Lindsey has also become a certified AcuDetox specialist, providing auricular acupuncture to those who need relief from addictions and symptoms of certain mental health conditions. 

Lindsey is specialized in Swedish Massage, Myofascial Therapy and Neuromuscular Therapy. She also has experience with, Sports Massage, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Aromatherapy, Pre-Natal Massage, and Equine Massage Therapy.

Amanda Starks, LMT, ADS

Amanda graduated from NIT in 2006 and specializes in therapeutic, relaxation, prenatal, myofascial, and deep tissue massage. After graduating, she took her skills on the road as a mobile massage therapist. She also has performed some equine massage therapy, providing much needed therapy to horses at various stables in southeast Michigan. Additionally, like Lindsey, she has also become a certified AcuDetox specialist and has enjoyed expanding her repertoire to include other holistic wellness modalities to further assist her clients on their healing journeys. 

Amanda very much enjoys therapeutic work, as it is her favorite. She also prides herself of catering each session to the specific needs of the client.

Kelly Montour, LMT, CFNC

We were thrilled to make Kelly an addition to our practice in July 2019. She has been practicing since 2011 when she graduated from Irene's Myomassology Institute. She practices many modalities ranging from stress reduction, relaxation massage to sports massage. Kelly specializes in outcome- based deep tissue massage and works to ensure each client is receiving a massage specific to their needs. She has worked with and learned from chiropractors as well as other experienced therapists and continues to broaden her knowledge in order to do her best to help each client reach optimum health.

Kelly also recently became certified as a Functional Nutrition Counselor. The goal of functional nutrition is to help achieve proper gut health, as it is the foundation for the health of each system of the human body. 

Charlene Gurney, LMT

Charlene is a recent graduate of Irene's Myomassology Institute in Southfield, where she received training in a variety of massage modalities along with knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology. During her time at Irene's she took a special interest in working with the Fascial and the CranioSacral systems of the body. She is currently pursuing certification for CranioSacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute and really enjoys adding elements of it into her sessions. She also has experience with trigger point release, deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, cupping, dynamic stretching, orthopedic massage and reflexology. In addition to her education at Irene's, Charlene is a Reiki Level II practitioner and is passionate about energetic healing. Her sessions are an all-encompassing holistic approach to massage that centers around you. In feeling called to do this work, Charlene is guided just as much by her intuition as by her knowledge to bring awareness to what your body needs.

"Now that I have a solid foundation in massage, I'm excited to continue to learn, grow and evolve! I'm looking forward to connecting with my clients to help activate the body's natural healing ability." -Charlene

Autumn Lenart, LMT

Autumn is a 2022 graduate of Irene's School of Myomassology in Southfield. Immediately following graduation, Autumn began her journey to help others manage their pain and stress. She is extremely passionate about massage therapy, ensuring each session is personalized. Her goal is to bring awareness to the client about their body and pass on the knowledge about the benefits that massage therapy can provide.

During her time at Irene's, Autumn was trained in several massage modalities, but took special interest in therapeutic techniques including, muscle energy techniques, trigger point therapy, and myofascial therapy.

Lisa Sawinski, RN, CCM, RPAIII

Lisa is a Registered Nurse and Certified Case Manager who has devoted three decades of her life to helping and advocating for others. In addition to her healthcare expertise, Lisa is a Certified Reiki 3 Advanced Practioner, allowing her to provide holistic healing support to those in need. She believes in the power of natural remedies. With her wealth of experience and unwavering dedication, Lisa is here to guide and support you on your journey towards optimal health. Whether it's through her nursing experience, her Reiki practice, or her genuine care, she aims to inspire and empower individuals to achieve their healthiest selves. 

It is through helping others that Lisa finds her greatest happiness as she strives to make a positive impact in people's lives. She is excited to share her wisdom and passion with you so you too can embrace wellness and embark on a transformative journey. 

Colleen Richards, LMT

Colleen has been a massage therapist for over 10 years and is a current and active member of the American Massage Therapy Association.  She enjoys working with clients to help them achieve a more active, more mobile, more comfortable everyday life, as well as offer relaxation and stress management. She strongly believes Massage is beneficial for a wide variety of issues that cause pain and discomfort in the body.

Over the course of her career, Colleen has put extensive time and effort into learning new modalities in an effort to expand her skill set. She continues to learn and grow so that she can help her clients in the ways that will best benefit their needs.