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, CLT, RM

With over three decades of experience as a Registered Nurse and Certified Case Manager, Lisa has dedicated her life to advocating for and supporting others through their healthcare journeys. Lisa is also a Certified Lymphatic Therapist (CLT) specializing in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), a key component of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). 

In addition to her extensive healthcare expertise, Lisa is a Certified Reiki Master, and Energy Practitioner, allowing her to provide complementary holistic healing support to those in need. She believes deeply in the power of natural remedies, using her intuitive and empathic nature to connect with clients on a profound level.

At Balanced Therapeutics, Lisa specializes in stimulating the body's capacity to return to balance and health while empowering clients in self-care with knowledge and resources. Her work focuses on helping clients clear physical and mental blockages whether it is within the lymphatic system, whole body system or energy system. By assisting the movement within and around, Lisa helps 'move the muck' to open up new possibilities of wellness in their lives.

Lisa guides clients on transformative journeys, empowering them to discover the limitless potential of their minds and bodies. Every encounter with a client is an opportunity for mutual learning and growth.

Lisa's approach is grounded in her belief in the healing potential of our bodies, along with her lighthearted use of humor to help others manage life's everyday challenges. Her passion for holistic care is not only a gift to her clients but also a constant source of personal fulfillment.

Helping others brings her the greatest joy as she continues to make a positive impact in people's lives. She looks forward to sharing her wisdom and passion with you, guiding you toward optimal health and wellness on a transformative journey.

With her wealth of experience and unwavering dedication, Lisa is here to support and inspire you—whether through her nursing experience, her lymphatic therapy, her Reiki practice, or her genuine care—on your path to achieving your healthiest self.

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. 

Veronica Crowley, LMT, Yoga Instructor

Veronica has been in practice since she graduated from Irene's Myomasology Institute in 2009.  Not only is she trained in traditional massage therapy techniques, she is also trained in thai massage and is a certified as a yoga inscructor. Veronica specializes in outcome-based care, focusing on the overall health of the client.  Her goal is to provide therapeutic care that meets the needs of the client while simultaneously creating a safe and relaxing experience. 

Veronica is a lifelong learner. Her curiosity drives her to better understand the ways in which the mind, body and spirit work together to facilitate healing, and create wholeness.

Liz MacDonald

Liz graduated from Irenes Myomassology in 2020 but hasn’t stopped working towards improving her technique. Liz is passionate about helping people feel better and improving their quality of life. Massage therapy should be different for every body. Which is why Liz tailors her massage to every clients needs and wants. From relaxing massages to more orthopedic styles, Liz has your back.