Meet The Team
team overview
Having started this practice as a solo practitioner in 2015, my goal was always to build a powerful team of therapists who were passionate about their craft and able to deliver highly effective therapies for my clients. As a recruiter in a past life, I know how challenging it can be to find the right talent. This is why my hiring strategy has always been to hold out for therapists who have proven, strong therapeutic techniques and interpersonal skills. I don’t simply hire to fill open positions, I hire to enhance the strength of my team.
I am proud of the team I have built and fully stand behind the professionalism and skill-sets each of them bring to my practice.
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Dustin Dreese | Owner / lead therapist
My path to massage therapy wasn’t a straight one.
After graduate school, I spent eight years building a successful corporate career, but success wasn’t translating into happiness. Chronic stress had taken a serious toll on my health. I found myself struggling with anxiety, depression, Type 2 diabetes, and a growing realization that the life I had built simply wasn’t the life I wanted to live.
In 2012, I made one of the most important decisions of my life: I walked away from my corporate career to heal, reassess, and discover what genuinely gave my life meaning.
Ironically, the answer had been with me since I was a teenager.
My father believed deeply in the benefits of massage therapy and regularly sent my mother and me for treatments. I remember talking with the therapists after each session, fascinated by the work they did and the passion they had for helping people. At the time, however, massage therapy wasn’t viewed with the respect it enjoys today, and I convinced myself it wasn’t a “real” career. I chose a more conventional path instead.
Nearly twenty years later, I finally gave myself permission to return to the profession that had quietly captured my imagination all along.
Today, I am proud to be a Licensed Massage Therapist and the owner of one of Metro Detroit’s premier therapeutic massage practices. For more than a decade, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of clients reduce pain, recover from injury, manage stress, and reconnect with their bodies.
I’ve always believed that the best therapeutic work begins with genuine human connection. Before I ever begin treating an area of pain, I want to understand the person attached to it. My approach is highly individualized because no two people—and no two bodies—are the same. Whether your goal is deep therapeutic work, sports recovery, myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage, nervous system regulation, or simply taking an hour to breathe and recharge, every session begins with listening. Understanding your goals, your history, and how your body responds allows me to tailor treatment specifically to you. My goal isn’t simply to help you feel better for an hour. It’s to help you leave with a body that functions better than when you walked in.
One of the things I love most about this profession is that there is always more to learn. As our understanding of the body continues to grow, so does my appreciation for the many ways massage therapy can support healing, movement, and overall well-being. Over the years, I’ve continued to expand my skills and explore new therapeutic approaches that allow me to better serve my clients while staying grounded in the belief that thoughtful, individualized care will always be more important than following trends.
Looking back, leaving my corporate career felt terrifying. Today, it feels like coming home. Helping people feel better—in their bodies, in their movement, and sometimes simply in their lives—is a privilege I never take for granted, and I can’t imagine doing anything else.
Bailey Gilliam | Licensed Massage Therapist
I’m Bailey, a licensed massage therapist, and I create personalized sessions designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your body, and receive the care you may have been putting off.
No two bodies are the same, and your massage should reflect that. Each session is shaped around what you need that day, whether that is deep relief, gentle restoration, increased mobility, or simply a quiet place to exhale.
My approach is warm, intuitive, and intentional. I blend techniques including Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascial work, cupping, stretching and mobilization, Reiki, and reflexology to create an experience that supports both your physical comfort and your overall sense of well-being.
This is your time to soften, release what you have been carrying, and allow yourself to be cared for.
Dana Calhoun | Licensed Massage Therapist
My path to massage therapy began when my husband was injured practicing martial arts. After helping him not just recover but thrive, I realized what massage can do. I attended Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 2014 where my curiosity and interest became a passion. My path has led me to working with a wide variety of patients with injuries, physical disabilities, autism, to people who had been in motor vehicle accidents. I have worked at various chiropractic clinics since graduating and performed mobile massage.
Additionally, I have been teaching massage at Irene’s since 2016 and am proud to help mentor and usher in the next generation of massage therapists. I also find it deeply rewarding to help educate clients about their bodies and what massage can provide for them. While performing massage, I utilize my assessment skills and knowledge base to create a tailored treatment plan that meets the needs of each of my clients. I enjoy performing Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Techniques, and therapeutic massage.
I enjoy spending my free time with my family and dog, crafting and watching movies.
Leo Kent | Licensed Massage Therapist
I am a recent graduate of Irene's Myomassology Institute. I discovered the benefits of massage while dealing with sports-related injuries in college. My mind and body benefited tremendously from treatment, and this really opened my eyes to the possibilityof helping others through this profession. I am passionate about this field of healing and continuing to expand my abilities as a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Utilizing a combination of soft-tissue, muscle-release, and stretching techniques allows me to create unique sessions tailored to each individual's needs. Helping clients reach their goals is one of my favorite parts of my job. People describe my touch as caring, intentional, and detailed. I really enjoy performing and providing relaxation massage, trigger-point therapy, headache relief, deep-tissue work, Reiki, and stretching. Whether you are looking for relaxation, pain relief, improved range of motion, or a combination, we can work together to achieve your goals. I am honored to be a stepping stone in your journey toward physical and mental healing!
In my free time, I enjoy creating art, backpacking, live music, and thrifting.
Ryian Reed | Licensed Massage Therapist
My approach to bodywork comes from a lifelong connection to holistic care and a deep understanding of how the body holds and releases tension. Although I trained at Irene’s Myomassology Institute, my awareness of therapeutic touch started much earlier, growing up in an environment where caring for the body was simply part of everyday life. Over time, that foundation developed into a more refined and intuitive practice.
Before fully returning to massage therapy, I spent over a decade in photography, retail leadership, and business ownership. That background shaped the level of attention, presence, and detail I bring into each session. My work isn’t routine, it’s personalized and results-focused, designed to restore balance, release deeply held tension, and support long-term well-being. Clients often describe the experience as both highly targeted and deeply calming. Where precision meets stillness, and real change begins.
Cheryl Dailey | Licensed Massage Therapist
Hi there!
I am Cheryl and I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist for thirty years. I am originally from Columbus Ohio and that is where I had my training.
Education is very important to me. I try to take a class or workshop four times a year to learn new techniques to be a good therapist.
I would describe my touch as nurturing, flowing, graceful, intuitive and a slower paced.
I would like the chance to get to know you. What you do in your day to day life affects how you feel in your body and how you move. In the words of Milton Trager of Trager Somatic Bodywork “ what could be lighter? What could be easier? What could be softer?”
When I am not at work I like to take my two Welsh Pembroke Corgis on walks, reading a good book that I can’t put down, traveling, backpacking, working out and creating art.
I look forward to meeting you!
Heather Kapteyn - Licensed Massage Therapist
My introduction to massage began as a teenager. My best friend at the time had been a ballet dancer in her youth until she was diagnosed with scoliosis. When we would hang out, after long periods of sitting, her back would hurt and she asked me if I wouldn’t mind giving her a back rub. Word spread amongst our friend group at our gatherings and pretty soon I had a lineup of my friends wishing to experience my soothing touch. However, as a performing artist at the time, Massage Therapy school was not on my future radar.
Fast forward through performing arts college, years in business administration and a post recession environment where I had not been taking care of my body or my soul, I was in burnout and in need of a career and life path change. A co-worker in corporate america at the time mentioned taking her son for a treatment that was new to me, predominantly to sooth him with emotional issues he had going on. I googled this treatment and found Irene’s Myomassology Institute. I was honored with obtaining a Craniosacral session with the founder Irene Gauthier in 2010 and the experience was profound and life changing. She was 90 years old at the time. The session brought relief and a sense of Euphoria that I will never forget.
I graduated from Irene’s in 2011 and the journey since has taken me through the study of Craniosacral therapy through the Upledger Institute and, BS in Counseling Psychology from Rochester University. I have renewed my passion for performing arts as a vocal soloist and visual artist. I am passionate in the field of the healing arts and continue learning, teaching and growing in the field to promote self-care and well-being in the community.
Mike Neville - Licensed Massage Therapist
I am a licensed massage therapist dedicated to understanding my clients’ personal needs and long-term wellness goals. I provide the latest massage techniques in a relaxing, therapeutic environment.
After initially pursuing an English degree, I discovered my passion for hands-on work through years of manual labor. However, the physical strain led to chronic pain, which sparked my interest in massage therapy. Regular massages helped me realize the healing power of bodywork, inspiring me to pursue it as a career. I enrolled at Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 2015 and found fulfillment in helping others heal.
My training includes myofascial release, stretching, and joint mobilization, which I skillfully integrate into each session to restore mobility, reduce tension, and encourage balance in the body. My approach to bodywork is deep, slow, and highly targeted, allowing time for the body’s tissues to release naturally and the nervous system to settle into a state of calm.
I’ve worked in clinical settings with chiropractors, provided in-home treatments, and completed training in Oncology Massage at Corewell Health. I’m committed to continually expanding my knowledge and refining my craft to better serve each client’s individual goals.
Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, yoga, camping, and spending time with my dog, friends, and family.
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randy frank | Licensed Massage Therapist
During the day I am a high school English teacher, so I’m often asked how I got into massage therapy. My first experience with the power of massage was when I volunteered to help a friend get her massage practice hours. A light bulb went off, which was further brightened after working with a personal trainer. We talked about future careers and possibilities. With encouragement, I found Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 2014 and here we are today, in a career I love, with a company I can stand behind.
I believe in life-long learning and improving. This mindset helps me excel as a massage therapist because the field is always changing, and there are endless ways to improve my practice. I utilize my growing experience to provide well thought out treatment plans that may include deep tissue and relaxation techniques, sports massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and craniosacral therapy. I specialize in lymphatic drainage, which aids in pre/post-surgical and injury recovery, as well as promotes immune health.
My aim is to help you reach your wellness goals. Whether you are looking for long-term pain relief, restoring your range of motion, improving muscle performance, or in need of a stress relieving relaxation massage, we can work together to make your goals reality.
In my free time I enjoy playing with my two cats Jewel and Benny, listening to jazz music, and reading crime novels. I graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in February 2015 and now I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.