Welcome

Welcome to Illuminations Massage & Bodywork website.  

Here, you will find hours, services, rates and some info about me.

My name is Nanette Johnston, a native of Cheboygan.  I have been working as a Licensed Massage Therapist for 15 years. Trained in Hancock, Michigan  at Institute for Natural Therapies, I realized a great interest in manual health care.  I believe that a good massage belongs to the client.  Association-required ongoing education  helps ready me to better answer  each client's needs.  

News for January 2025

2025 marks the seventh year that Illuminations has called Plaza 27 my studio home in Cheboygan.   After renting  and also working in the resort industry, (including at Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island)  I've found that this space has more flexibility to retail self-care products, and provide a comfortable seating area.   You are welcome to stop by to check it out!   

       An effective massage brings a sense of relaxation that affects the body in surprising ways!    New in the "toolbox" is Lymphatic Drainage for anyone who has been ill or experienced surgery or cancer.  Sometimes the Lymph vessels just need a little encouragement to flow the red and white blood cells to their proper places to help the body heal.  Relaxing the fascial and soft tissues will help to not restrict the fascia.    Also, if you, or someone you know has survived a burn from heat, chemicals, or other accident, I welcome you to spend some time with me  and see if I can help with specific treatment.  I have taken a class  that has alerted me to the importance of skin care and  how it affects all functions of the body.  Please inquire. 

Have you seen or heard of cupping?  It is an age-old technique which, through time, has used horn, ceramics, glass and plastics, hand-pumps and fire.    I prefer to use the silicon cups instead of the fire-and-glass cups that I learned at massage school.  The idea is, that instead of using force or persuasion to release and relax soft tissue, a vacuum is created that gently pulls the skin, fascia, and vessels away from the area of tension.  The therapist has to know how much vacuum to use for the circumstances.   Feel free to ask for a "sample"    Dedicated use in future sessions constitutes an add-on rate.

Thanks for visiting! Take Care, Nanette