3469 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan 48843, United States
Serving clients throughout Livingston County since 2013.
About Massage Livingston
Located in Howell, MI
Located in Howell, Michigan, Massage Livingston serves clients throughout Livingston County, including Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney, Fowlerville, and surrounding areas.
3469 E Grand River Howell, MI.
What Clients Have To Say
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 Stars | 74 Google Reviews
"I was hesitant about barefoot massage at first but I will never go back to traditional massage."
— Carley C.
"Rachel is able to apply firm, consistent pressure without being painful."
— Jody B.
"Best massage ever. The pressure was perfect, the atmosphere was relaxing, and I left feeling refreshed and pain-free."
— Erin B.F.
"After one session, it was clear a missing link in my massage protocol had been found."
— Tani W.
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About Massage Livingston
Meet Rachel
Owner + Barefoot Massage Therapist at Massage Livingston | Howell, MI
Hi, I’m Rachel. I've been a licensed massage therapist since 2013. I’m a wife, a mom, a popcorn-and-Mac-&-cheese lover, and a self-proclaimed “hot mess” gardener. I kayak in the summer, antique in the winter, and deeply believe that massage should feel smart—not soft or punishing.
How I Got Started
In 2002, I married my husband, John. A year later, he joined the Marines. After deployments, field exercises, sleeping on cots, and wearing terrible footwear, his body took a beating. He was always asking for help—his neck, his back, his hands that tingled from cubital tunnel and tennis elbow. The discomfort got worse after he left the military.
So in 2013, I enrolled in the massage therapy program at LCC. I figured if I was going to work on him regularly, I should know what I was doing. Helping other people wasn’t my original goal—but it turns out, I’m a bit of a natural.
I worked in a chiropractic office and a few small private practices before opening Massage Livingston in 2015.
The Barefoot Massage Shift
By 2017, my own body was in trouble. Four years into my career, I was dealing with persistent upper body pain—especially in my right arm. Massage, as it turns out, is hard on massage therapists.
That same year, I started researching continuing ed courses. I was burned out, in pain, and ready to learn something new. Barefoot massage kept showing up in my searches. So I took it (and the throbbing in my arm) as a sign.
I signed up for my first barefoot massage class with The Center for Barefoot Massage and immediately knew I’d found what I needed.
- In 2017, I became the first massage therapist in Livingston County to offer Myofascial Barefoot Massage.
- By 2018, I removed hands-on massage from my menu entirely.
- Since then, I’ve taken over 100 hours of barefoot massage CE, including training in Ashiatsu, Sarga, and Fijian techniques.
Each session I offer is custom-built from those methods to match what your body needs most.
What is Barefoot Massage?
If you've ever wished deep pressure could feel effective without feeling painful, barefoot massage might surprise you.
Barefoot massage is slow, fascially-focused, deep tissue work done with my feet, not my hands. Using overhead bars for balance, I apply pressure using bodyweight and gravity. The broad surface of the foot allows me to reach deep tissues more comfortably and effectively than thumbs or elbows ever could.
Research shows that the nervous system and fascial mechanoreceptors respond best to deep pressure that’s delivered slowly and over a large surface area. — Sarga Bodywork
It’s not a spa massage. It’s not aggressive sports massage. It’s grounded, effective, and designed for real people who want to move and feel better.
Booking Rules
All new clients must book online. New client booking are not taken over the phone.
Myofascial Barefoot Massage
Is Barefoot Massage Right For You?
Since 2013, I've worked with clients from across Livingston County who are looking for effective relief from chronic tension, restricted movement, headaches, and everyday aches and pains.
Why Clients Choose Massage Livingston
✔ Licensed Massage Therapist since 2013
✔ Specializing exclusively in barefoot massage since 2017
✔ Livingston County's first provider of myofascial barefoot massage
✔ Instructor for LMT Refinery, teaching barefoot massage to other licensed massage therapists
✔ More than 100 hours of advanced barefoot massage training
✔ 74 five-star Google reviews