A Team Committed to Helping You Thrive!
Meet Erica
FOUNDER
Erica has been a licensed bodyworker for 22 years, gaining experience across a variety of settings, including medical spas, chiropractic offices, Munson Medical Center, and the Cowell Family Cancer Center. She currently operates her private practice, BodyWise, where she specializes and is certified in several modalities, such as Trigger Point Therapy, MindBody (somatics), Myofascial Release, Oncology Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, and Dynamic Cupping. Erica is deeply committed to continuously expanding her knowledge of the human experience—mind, body, and spirit—through ongoing education and self-study. Her diverse background in bodywork equips her with a comprehensive understanding of the field and enables her to teach SŌMA students from a place of rich, practical experience.
Meet Kelsey
FOUNDER
Kelsey has been working as an LMT for the last seven years in Traverse City, MI. She has worked in Massage Therapy centers, Chiropractic practices, and currently runs a private practice. Since graduating from the Mind Body Institute in 2017, she has added certifications in Prenatal Massage, Oncology Massage, and Myofascial Release. Kelsey aims to be a constant student in both her personal and professional life and is eager to bring knowledge acquired through story and study into our classroom at SŌMA.
EDUCATOR
Tessa is a passionate and dedicated educator with over 14 years of experience in massage therapy. She holds certifications in Swedish, deep tissue, cupping, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral, and prenatal massage, bringing a rich blend of knowledge and hands-on skills to the classroom. Tessa is committed to fostering a learning environment where students can develop their talents and build the confidence needed to thrive in their future careers. With experience in a variety of settings, including spas, fitness centers, and running her own practice for the past ten years, she has a broad perspective on the profession. Tessa is excited to share her love for massage and bodywork with incoming students at SOMA, impressed by the curriculum and the stunning facilities.
Meet Tessa
Meet Marin
EDUCATOR
Hello friends! My name is Marin Wood. I am a lover of nature, gardening, cooking, books, and snuggly movie nights with my husband, our 4 amazing kiddos (17, 15, twins 8), and our 3 giant floof dogs. I’ve been a therapeutic bodywork practitioner for over 20 years, a yoga teacher and wellness studio owner since 2021, and a member of the Central Michigan community for most of my life. I am also a forever student in all things movement and manual therapy!
Throughout the years my career has taken on a trajectory of heart-forward continuous improvement, driven by evidence- and research-based practices in adaptive, integrative, and inclusive bodywork therapies to assist others navigating triumphs, challenges, and the many seasons of this human experience.
During my time as a licensed massage therapist I have had the opportunity to work in various manual therapy settings: from holistic retreats, to physical therapy offices and pain clinics, to working with special populations, and private practice where my heart truly flourishes! All of this education and wisdom come together to form a very unique, adaptive, and transformative, person-centered approach to manual therapy.
It is my highest honor to “bring to the table” a creative solutions, whole-self, wellness-oriented experience—deeply rooted in empowerment, inclusion, safety, and education.
EDUCATOR
For Anna, serving our community as a bodyworker over the last 8 years has been nothing short of fulfilling. With a strong devotion to help since childhood, Anna is passionate about giving back everything her mentors have graciously shared with her. Since graduating from Lansing Community College’s Therapeutic Massage Program in 2016, she has practiced in a variety of medical offices working alongside other Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, and Acupuncturists. She now operates a private practice in the Commons Village Center. Specializing in acute and chronic pain management, Anna provides Ashiatsu, Trigger Point Therapy, Fundamental Thai, Dynamic Cupping, and Myofascial Release to her clients. For fun she enjoys hiking, dancing, or tending to her gardens. Anna couldn’t be more excited to share her love of body work with you!
