Specialized Bodywork & Massage Therapy
The Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine operated for 16 years through 2024, when it was closed to make space for a new direction.
Mary Light, the director , is now in private practice as a teacher, a Continuing Education Provider, an Apothecarist, Medicine maker, consultant, and bodyworker. She brings a wealth of clinical, community, educational and life experience to her clients and students as they seek better ways to approach and conceptualize health , wellness and rejuvenation.
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Email nshaassociates@gmail.com or call 734-769-7794 to schedule your visit.
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I have been in private practice for over 20 years, inclusive of operating a State Licensed Massage Therapy School. I closed that School in 2024, and now offer the variety of NATUROPATHIC PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND BODYWORK services detailed on this site.
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My rate is $125.00, and I take no tips , other than welcoming a nice testimonial from you! I schedule Tuesdays through Thursdays by appointment.
This includes a private practice of very Specialized bodywork- as I love to spend our mutually valuable session time in focused work for pain relief and restriction relief for conditions that are truly helped by bodywork if there is focus and integration of methods. Let us look first at some of the areas which can be relieved by this Advanced Bodywork- which may also be supported with herbal therapeutics, nervous system balancing, table hydrotherapy treatments, applied botanical therapeutics, and more.
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Overcoming insomnia , anxiety, chronic stress
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Frozen Shoulder, Restless Leg "syndrome" , Carpal Tunnel
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TMJ- jaw tightness; Headaches, Migraines
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" Medical" Foot Maladies through FOOT REJUVENATION SYSTEM
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Nervous System Balancing
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Nervous System Balancing for Minors
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Vitalizing the Lymphatic System
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FOCUSED SESSIONS FOR ORTHOPEDIC ISSUES
Session time is spent integrating modalities to effectively and comfortably address the root cause of pain and restriction. I offer an Assessment and Evaluation and Treatment Plan for any chronic or acute conditions.
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FOOT REJUVENATION
This is a system of assessment and treatment I have designed to reverse painful foot conditions of all kinds, including but not limited to plantar fascitis, Morton's Neuroma, hammertoes, misalightment of Foot Structure including bunions. I provide guidance and education for home care in between sessions, and some conditions may be overcome within 2-3 sessions .
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NERVOUS SYSTEM BALANCING
This is a collective term for a variety of potentially integrated methods to deeply address our Nervous System, which itself affects the entire body and our well being. A session is done with the client fully clothed and comfortable, in a quiet respectful setting.
Some approaches which clients may recognize, for which I have extensive training, include Polarity Therapy, cranial balancing, Acupressure and Reflex work, and more. I often suggest this work to those dealing with stresses, be they loss, anxiety, recovery, trauma- and also anxiety , depression and shock.
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For minors- ages 12-18- The sessions are done fully clothed. Nervous System Balancing have proven to be grounding, safe, and effective ways for stressed minors align in a space that allows for beneficial system alignment during and after sessions. These sessions have provided a grounding and soothing force for minors going through teen challenges; helping with calm, sleeping, mental clarity and self confidence.
Children 16 and under may require a parent on the premises during the session.
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HYDROTHERAPY AND THERMOTHERAPY ON THE TABLE
All sessions are conducted with the client comfortably laying on the comfortable , adjustable massage table. This aspect of natural medicine is particularly suited to toning and supporting the immune system, lymphatic system, and cardiovascular health- all of which we may benefit from in every day life, as well as during medical recovery, emotional processes, and to build systemic vitality.
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CASTOR OIL MUSCLE AND VISCERAL PACKS -
These may be an entire session , or incorporated during other bodywork during a session. Few practitioners offer this, and - no- putting a drop of castor oil on your belly button does next to nothing - to address a popular social media myth.
Castor oil packs are comfortable, sustaining to the nervous system, may miraculously ease muscle restriction, are employed to support the colon , liver and other viscera which may be sluggish and compromised- truly a manifestation of Naturopathic Physical Medicine.
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~ I refer to my wonderful licensed graduates any inquiries for " full body relaxation massage", while I focus on offering these focused natural medicine methods which I look forward to share with you here.
Here is a wonderful choice:
Rowena Conahan, LMT see information at https://www.naturespeak.life/spiritual-healing-read-more.html
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~ Be aware that I do not medically "diagnose and treat"- most clients come to me because those methods have not worked for them or are making them worse. Why continue on with adverse conditions when you can recover? Come to me as a client on your own, or through a medical referral.