Thank you for allowing me the opportunity.

I want to start by saying I greatly appreciate you allowing me the time and opportunity to walk with you in your individual health journey. Self-care is something I cannot stress the importance of enough. I am proud of you for seeking out and designing a health care regimen that emphasizes restorative care along with healthy habits.

I emphatically encourage you to continue on this journey. However at this time, I have to prioritize my own self-care, and am going to be closing down Love Joy Peace Massage and stepping back from Massage Therapy for a while, so that I myself can ‘practice what I preach’ and take a much needed season of restorative care.

It is my hope that in this season of rest, my ability to provide exemplary care for you will return to 100% and, my hope is to, again, practice massage therapy in Rochester, NY in the future.

On July 23, 2025 I will be closing the doors on a dream come true. Thank you, sincerely, for trusting me, for coming along on this awesome ride with me, and for sharing life with me. I pray you will find a therapist who will listen, learn and journey along with you, as you together, create a preventative health care regimen that helps you maintain and reach your health and wellness goals.

I personally understand the difficulty in finding a new Massage Therapist, so please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have while you navigate this process. I am happy to help where I can. If you have any unused gift certificates, please reach out before July 1, 2025 so we can make arrangements to get you on the table to utilize those certificates.

I pray that God bless and keep you always. Thank you from the bottom to the top of my heart.
With Love, Joy, Peace
Michelle Bowen, LMT

Where are you located?
Please check back in 6 months for possible updates. (February 2026)

Do I need to complete a Health History form before arriving to my first appointment?
No. However, you will need to complete a Health History form in order to receive your first massage. If you complete your Health History form prior to arrival, it just makes things more efficient and allows us to discuss your immediate need for the massage sooner and gets you on the table only moments after arrival.

What should I wear? You can wear whatever you’d like to the massage. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of New York, so I follow all State requirements when it comes to draping.

Should I drink water beforehand, after or both? Both.

What if I use the bathroom frequently during my everyday activities?
I would suggest a few things. Bring a bathrobe with you. Sometimes a good massage will make you have to “go”, and if that happens mid-massage, I don’t want you to be uncomfortable. Also, I will suggest using the restroom right before your massage.

How Early should I arrive for my massage? I am excited you’re coming in for your massage! Please try to arrive no earlier than 10 minutes prior to your massage. Bear with me as my business grows. First time clients, I will schedule extra time around the massage for the intake interview.

Will you give someone a massage who has been drinking alcohol prior to the massage? No. Massage increases circulation and can make a slightly intoxicated person feel very intoxicated. If I believe you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol I will not provide the massage and cancellation charges will apply.

How often should I receive massage? This is something we would need to discuss. It will be different for each person. If you are using massage as a proactive health care treatment, I would suggest at least monthly. If there are injuries or you are an athlete, massage can be beneficial if done more frequently.

What if I have a question and it’s not listed here? Please email me directly at mnmassage60@gmail.com 

What massage products do you use? I am currently using Biotone massage oils. They do have a slight scent.

Am I allowed to bring my own lotions/creams/gels to use for the massage? I am willing to try new products, and if you have a product you love, I would be happy to use it as long as its ingredients are clearly marked in the event I have an allergy to them.

When and How Do I pay? I ask for payment upfront of the service. I am able to accept payment by cash, check, most major credit cards, Venmo and payment through PayPal.