Meet Our Team

Licensed Massage Therapist
Kim Bolanowski
Kim was raised in the Flint area and moved to the Hubbard Lake area where she loves to enjoy nature. She worked as a Radiologic Technologist specializing in Magnetic resonance imaging for 17 years. In order to spend more time with her children, Kim expanded her medical knowledge and graduated from Flint School of Therapeutic Massage in 2012. Kim specializes in Myofascial Release, Hot Stone, Prenatal, Trigger Point, Swedish, Reflexology, Reiki, and body wraps. She is always looking to expand her knowledge and working to learn new techniques. Kim loves people and enjoys making them feel better!

Licensed Massage Therapist
Ciera Boyer
Ciera has lived in Alpena most of her life. She received her Licensed Practical Nursing license in 2015 and found her true calling in Massage Therapy and graduated from Great Lakes Massage Academy in St. Ignace in 2017. Ciera has been trained in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Raindrop Therapy, Hot Stone, Bamboo, Prenatal, and Cupping massage techniques. She loves massage with all of her heart and truly believes in the healing properties of human touch.

Licensed Massage Therapist
Tammy Klein
Tammy has wanted to be a massage therapist since she was twelve years old. She loves studying health and wellness and pursuing topics to further her education. She obtained her massage license in 2019 and loves helping others feel better.

Licensed Massage Therapist
Stephanie Krogstad
Stephanie graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in her home town of Southfield, Michigan and obtained RYT200 yoga certification from Asheville Yoga Center in North Carolina. She also received certification in Holy Fire Reiki 1&2 while living in Louisiana, and is a Peer to Peer advocate for NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness). Stephanie incorporates skills from all of her experiences to provide a cohesive holistic massage. Modalities include orthopedic massage, myofascial release and functional movement therapy.

Licensed Massage Therapist
Caren LeBrecque
Caren was raised in Alpena, MI and moved to Massachusetts where she learned and worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Eventually she moved back to Alpena and has continued to practice massage therapy. Caren loves helping people and being able to find painful areas to bring relief to her clients.

Licensed Massage Therapist
Crystal Lane
Crystal graduated from Institute of Natural Therapies in Michigan in 2012. She currently holds massage licenses in Michigan, Georgia, and Florida. Crystal loves bodywork and has seen it transform many people's lives. She recently graduated with a Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology from Academy for Five Element Acupuncture in Gainesville, Florida. She is studying for the national board exams and hopes to be licensed in the state of Michigan by spring of 2022.

Licensed Massage Therapist
Heather Maroney
Heather was born and raised in Alpena, Michigan and graduated from the Institute of Natural Therapies in 2000. She and her husband have 4 beautiful children, a great love of God, and a desire to help people. Heather loves being a massage therapist because she believes in the benefits of massage, as well as sharing the gift of relaxation and feeling better.

Owner and Licensed Massage Therapist
Rose Nowak
Rose is a 1999 graduate of the Institue of Natural Therapies of Hancock, Michigan. As advocate for continuing education, Rose has completed certification courses in the following studies: Prenatal Massage, Ashiatsu Oriental Bar-Therapy, Orthopedic, Spa and Body Treatments, Craniosacral Therapy and Aromatouch Technique. In 2007, Rose earned a second diploma in Medical Massage Therapy from Blue Herron Academy in Traverse City MI. She is a Certified Laughter Leader and her goal as a therapist is to help all her clients feel better and live better through the use of massage therapy, laughter, positive energy, aromatherapy, and an upbeat attitude.

Licensed Massage Therapist
Lynn Quantz
Lynn graduated from Rising Spirit Institute in Atlanta, GA in 2005. She has completed certification courses in the following studies: Deep tissue, Swedish, Reflexology, Neuromuscular Therapy, Chair Massage, Prenatal Massage, Trigger Point Massage, Pressure Point Therapy, Post injury Therapy, Hot Stone Therapy, and Myofascial release and is an advocate of continuing education.

Licensed Massage Therapist
Jen Rossi
Jennifer has dedicated the last 10 years to helping customers and clients from all walks of life to make pivotal changes in their health, personal life as well as their business. She travels around Michigan teaching and consulting individuals and businesses to realize untapped potential within themselves and their organizations.
With a business background and certifications in NADA AcuDETOX, Yoga instruction, Counseling Hypnosis (NGH), and other alternative modalities, Jennifer provides them with a solid understanding, a comprehensive approach, and effective methods of change, that have successfully propelled her clients successfully towards their goals.

Licensed Massage Therapist
Tim Zbytowski
Tim was born and raised in Alpena and is a graduate of Irene’s Myomassology institute, in Southfield, MI. Tim has always liked helping people feel better, and improving the lives of others. He especially enjoys giving a therapeutic style of massage- working with things like post accident/surgery recovery- stiff neck, frozen shoulder, sciatic pain, and chronic back pain- he just loves the look on my clients face when they can move their arm again!

Licensed Esthetician
Lisa Parlberg
Esthetician Lisa, received her education at the World Class Institute of Douglas. J Aveda in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Lisa's professional facials are more than great skincare--they are a total body relaxation experience. When you leave her room, your face will be glowing. Facial includes top of the line products chosen for each individual. Lisa loves nature and photography. She embraces change and adventure and is ready to help you feel your best.
Join Our Team
Better Living Massage is now looking for licensed massage therapists to join our team. Please send your updated resume to rose@betterlivingmassagecenterandspa.com