Book an Appointment with Thrive

We’re excited to continue our ongoing partnership with Thrive Integrative Medicine! On the first and last Wednesday of every month, Thrive Integrative Medicine will be doing Massage Therapy in the Small Room!

Please read the following directions to book your appointment

1. No need to select the appointment type, as Thrive Integrative Medicine is already selected.

2. Please select which therapist you would like. Please note: Carmen and Michea have their set days. Michea is at the first appointment of the month, and Carmen is at the end.

3. You will then select your appointment time.

4. Fill out your information. Please make sure you put an email that you use frequently. Your appointment confirmation will be sent to your email. If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, the confirmation email sent to you will give you the option to do so. If you need to cancel, please make sure you cancel within 72 hours. Failure to do so will result in no refund.

Please note

• If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please do so within 72 hours. Failure to cancel within 72 hours will result in no refund.

• Massages only happen on the first & last Wednesday of every month. If no appointments are displayed, those appointments have already been taken.

• Any information you need to add, change, or have questions about regarding your appointment, please reach out to Tori Arias at toriarias.ywco@gmail.com or 470-219-1239. Do not reach out directly to Thrive.

• You will be expected to pay the $35 fee in advance, not the day of. Please stop by the front desk to make your payment.

• Please show up at least 10 minutes before your appointment to go over the waiver and medical history that may be important to your appointment.

• 30-minute appointment time includes 20-25 minutes of hands-on massage and self-care instruction as needed.

• Gratuity Appreciated

Carmen graduated in 2011 from Texas Healing Arts Institute in Austin, TX, and specializes in Trigger Point Therapy for injury recovery and chronic pain. She has studied and practiced a wide variety of modalities, including Myofascial Release, Cupping, Kinesio taping, Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Hot Stones, Ayurveda, Reiki, Prenatal, Oncology massage, and Somatic massage for PTSD and anxiety.

She taught Trigger Point Therapy and Self-Care Techniques at the Burke Williams Academy in Inglewood, CA, and has personally trained over 400 therapists at the luxurious Burke Williams Spa in several locations in southern California.

She aims to create experiences that are both deeply relaxing and extremely effective. Every massage is customized, goal-oriented and includes a creative combination of modalities and techniques. She is also available to assist in helping create and adjust self-care routines to optimize energy, peace of mind, range of motion, and decrease pain. 

In addition to providing therapeutic massage at Thrive Integrative Medicine, Carmen is also the Massage Services Coordinator. She teaches self-care workshops and organizes Community Events such as employee appreciation events, healthcare fairs, and local athletic events such as the annual Twilight Race. Please contact her at (706) 850-2000 for more information on community events.

Michea completed her massage education at Atlanta School of Massage in April of 2024. She has a passion for identifying dysfunction in the musculoskeletal system, and for helping patients restore optimum mobility to complete activities of daily life, as well as move toward their personal self-care goals.

She has been trained in Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Deep Tissue modalities and is also an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer. Michea specializes in joint dysfunction, by pinpointing which tissues and actions may be contributing to discomfort and range of motion concerns through touch and trustful communication. She has a passion for client education, tailoring treatment plans and home-care suggestions that can be easily integrated into patients’ daily lives.

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