New Yew is an accessible, body positive, diversity welcoming, queer friendly, trans affirming massage and bodywork practice in the Heritage Hill neighborhood. As a licensed massage therapist, reiki master, and certified aromatherapist, I'm here to help you reduce your pain, increase your ability to move with ease, and understand how your stress level affects both pain and movement.
I loosen the muscles that are contracted tight, soothe the ones that are being stretched tight, and help you understand which ones are causing your pain and limiting your movement. I empower you with stress relief techniques and stress management strategies you can use at home to reduce or prevent the pain and limitation that's currently interfering with your ability to live your life the way you want.
I loosen the muscles that are contracted tight, soothe the ones that are being stretched tight, and help you understand which ones are causing your pain and limiting your movement. I empower you with stress relief techniques and stress management strategies you can use at home to reduce or prevent the pain and limitation that's currently interfering with your ability to live your life the way you want.
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Whether you want less pain, more flexibility, or greater stress relief, New Yew can help. Together we'll choose the combination of massage, reiki, and aromatherapy that's right for your needs. Massage therapy and bodywork are broad terms used to describe many techniques that release tension in the muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Learn and hone numerous techniques to address an issue (there is no single technique that works on everyone). Learn how an issue or condition affects other conditions or other areas of the body (you are more than just your aching head). We tend to divide stress into handy categories like mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, good, bad, and even "normal" (whatever that is).
I spend most of my day with clients so you will most likely need to leave a voicemail. I strive to return all calls the same day, but those received after 5pm may not be returned until the next business day. If you have a question, this is by far the best way to get ahold of me. New Yew is located in the Masonic Temple Building on the NW corner of Fulton St. at Lafayette Ave.
Reviews (7)
Kym Spring
May 15, 2021
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After getting an amazing massage that worked out a LOT of tension and built up pain from more than a year of COVID-related deaths and other trauma, I just bought my mom a gift certificate for her 80th birthday. I'm 110% confident it will be the most relaxing and rejuvenating experience my mom has ever has. Michelle is HIGHLY trained in human anatomy and massage-related techniques, especially for those with problematic issues; she totally understands how to address them.
Cheryl Smith
Jul 06, 2019
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Michelle at New Yew, has a true gift to know what you need, even when you don’t! Often where there is pain, it is referred from another area that you never even thought would cause the pain where you sense it. She has been such a wonderful practitioner for so much release of the tension that builds up with daily living. Thank you Michelle!
Sherryl Acey
Jun 04, 2019
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After I left the 30 minute plantar fasciitis session yesterday, I came home and walked around barefoot in my kitchen! Then I slept better that I have in six weeks with no leg, hip, or heel pain. Awaking this morning, the pain is 95% GONE! After a month of fighting this and all the related ankle pain and leg fatigue, I am blown away with these results!
Abigael
Sep 11, 2017
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Cheryl Medwin Smith
Jul 12, 2016
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Michelle truly has a gift to provide therapeutic massage along with the aromatherapy she offers. I have been to many massage therapists in my life, but Michelle can know what your needs are just by putting her hands on you. She has an incredible sense through touch to know what you need help with, without you even telling her. But she always asks...what do you want to work on today? I am grateful for her care and am glad I found her as a massage therapist.
Carmen Maret
Jun 19, 2015
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Michelle at New Yew is a thoughtful, skilled and knowledgable therapist. I've found her specialty to be in releasing tension without causing any pain. I am a professional musician (woodwind player) and appreciate her ability to work out the tension in the small delicate muscles and soft tissues that I use everyday for my job. Michelle's personality and the space she works have a very healing energy. I also appreciate learning from her about basic anatomy, injury prevention, and stress relief techniques.
L. Sabrina DeVaney
Mar 26, 2015
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"The best compliment you can give is the referral of family and friends." That's my business motto, and one I also exercise regularly, especially when it comes to Michelle and massage and aromatherapy. She provides attention to detail, a comfortable environment, and you know you are her sole focus when she's working with you. Michelle is thoroughly skilled in what she offers. And pricing is quite appropriate. Excellent all the way around!
