clinical bodywork & massage for active adults adapting to midlife.

Oh hi! I’m Che, a licensed massage therapist in Grand Rapids, MI. I offer clinical, science-backed, and evidence-informed bodywork to support you on your health & wellness journey.

Let’s work together as you readapt to whatever shenanigans aging inspires, rediscover what you are capable of, and reclaim movement and confidence in your body!

book Massage & bodywork

Readapt, rediscover, and reclaim what movement means for you right now.

helping humans move better since 2022

outcome-oriented Medical Massage

Whether you’re trying to explore an alternate pain management option, crush a health goal, or simply keep up with the kiddos — I support healing and healthy movement through trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and a combination of orthopedic & medical massage modalities.

If you’re seeking out a peaceful nap time set to the lull of bi-natural beats, I’m probably not the massage therapist for you (and that’s ok). Our sessions are a collaborative effort customized to your unique medical condition(s), wellness goals, and physique. If that sounds like what you’ve been looking for — I’d be honored to work with you!

Let’s Collaborate

I specialize in working with people that “woke up on the wrong side of 30” and decided to do something about it.

You might be healing from injury or managing myoskeletal pain that keeps coming back… or simply won’t go away.

Or have you graduated Physical Therapy and are looking to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and reconditioning?

Perhaps you’re simply training hard and want to keep the momentum going while lessening the risk of overuse injury.


* please consult a Doctor to ensure therapeutic massage is appropriate for you. Some conditions may require sign-off from a licensed medical professional prior to care.

Back Pain

Sciatica / Hip Pain

Cervical / Neck Pain

Shoulder Pain / Frozen Shoulder

Let’s be real: How many times have you set out to achieve a big health goal just to find yourself completely exhausted and derailed in the first few weeks of the journey?

I have helped humans of varying fitness levels from elite to “unable to open a pickle jar without a real adult” achieve some pretty cool feats. Past Agile clients have:

  • Lost over 1 ton of weight, taking an average of 42lbs of stress off of 88 of their knees (of those prioritizing & reporting weight loss numbers – you will never be asked for this information unless you request this support specifically).
  • Taken the podium at 3 major local endurance events
  • Finished over 82 local marathons, half marathons, triathlons, cycling events, and even an event where people far fitter than I carry and paddle canoes across the state.

Runners

Weightlifting / Power Lifting

Cyclists

Triathletes

Endurance Athletes

If you’re sitting there wondering how you’re ever going to feel and move like yourself again, perhaps we should talk.

You’re readapting to a body that is genuinely changing, not broken.

Sometimes all you need is a little joint mobilization and myofascial release to reacquaint yourself with how it feels to move without restriction.

Added Bonus: Routine Massage Therapy has been linked to supporting healthy sleep patterns, especially in this season of life!

Frozen Shoulder / Freezing Shoulder

Joint Pain & Restriction

Brain Fog

If you want to move and feel better, you have to focus on all of the structures on both sides of your joint, not just the ones barking the loudest.

NERD ALERT: I have been obsessed with anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology for decades. My entire practice was built around the pursuit of knowledge, grounded in medically proven manual therapy techniques.

For example, when it hurts *right there* on your shoulder… don’t be too surprised when you find me muttering into your armpit about the state of your serratus anterior.

If you’re looking for a licensed massage therapist that treats you like a 3 dimensional human, we would make a great team on your wellness journey!

Movement

Mobility

Range of Motion

why agile?


* Simple Menu & Inclusive Pricing
60/90/120 min | $120/$170/$220
No need to wade through a giant menu and attempt to figure out what you “need.” We will customize your healing experience as we go for optimal results.

* Multiple Modalities | $0 Upcharge
Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique
Trigger Point Therapy
Manual Therapy/Joint Mobilization
Myofascial Release Techniques
Orthopedic/Medical Massage
Deep-Tissue Massage
Sports Massage

* Custom Therapeutic Massage Experience
Zero Routines | Zero Fluff

* Full Transparency & Collaborative
Learn more about your myoskeletal shenanigans and how to strategically approach healing from a holistic perspective.

we can help.


The majority of our clients want relief from myoskeletal maladies without feeling like a “patient.”

Many have graduated from PT and just need a little support in the transition from rehab to reconditioning.

Others are simply desperate to figure out why their body no longer feels the freedom it once had.

Welcome to the next chapter in healing.

At Agile Bodywork, we focus on more than just what hurts. We seek out myoskeletal structures that disturb the harmony within your joints, causing unnecessary restriction and conflict keeping you from living your best life.

Here at Agile Bodywork, you are a partner and peer in healing. Fully informed, never dismissed.

  • Lift | Run | Recover

    “As someone with scoliosis and lifts and runs hard, I NEED good bodywork like nobodys business. Che knows her stuff. I can walk in and she already sees areas we need to work on. I love that she talks through things and we can piece together what’s going on in my body together. She has been invaluable in keeping me moving pain free as I enter my 40s.”
    K.K.
    Google Review

  • Get on the right track…

    “Ms. Che was amazing ! She gets me and was able to get me on the right track to physical recovery. Looking forward to future sessions!”
    C.S.
    Google Review

  • Musculoskeletal Shenanigans Welcome Here…

    “Knows the body like no one else I’ve ever been to. Incredible knowledge, a heart to heal, and a giving spirit. Always come away feeling better than when I walked in – Che does phenomenal work!”
    A.J.
    Google Review

  • Keeping Creatives Agile…

    “This place is legit. I am pretty hard on my body, and I’m no newb to massages. Che is magic. She has the perfect blend of get shit worked out and relaxation: easily the best massage of my life. She is a dream of a human who helped me through a really physically demanding show- without her I would have been sunk. I will sing her praises forever.”
    C.G.
    Google Review

  • Holistic & Compassionate

    “Che is so amazing! Her approach is equal parts holistic and compassionate. Not only was so much inflammation around my shoulders reduced, but I was given ideas on what to do at home to help maintain that support. Highly recommend!”
    M.G.
    Google Review

  • Life Changing Care…

    “Che is a lifesaver. Booking bodywork at Agile Bodywork truly changed my life for the better. After years of chronic pain and tension, I finally have some relief and treatment that works. She is committed to helping her clients and goes above and beyond to educate herself and learn techniques that will help you as an individual. As a big bonus, she is a wonderful human and spending time with her heals the body and soul.”
    S.S.
    Google Review

  • Knowledge & Intuition

    “Che at Agile Bodywork is probably the most knowledgeable, welcoming, and intuitive massage therapist I’ve ever known. And the work she does on me makes lasting changes in areas of pain and stiffness that I thought were permanent. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.”
    C.H.
    Google Review

  • Healing for Active Creatives

    “Che is a master artist and expert in her craft! I don’t think I’ve ever met someone whose understanding of the connective tissues of the body is so comprehensive. Her skills go beyond that of a masseuse; she is a true body healer.

    I regularly practice dance, gymnastics, and yoga so I frequently find new areas of tension or that get knotted up. I can always trust that a visit to Agile Bodyworks will have me feeling better than ever!

    Beyond the service that is provided Che is just a joy to talk to and know. Her passion is inspiring and her aura is infectious!
    I frequently get sessions with her for my friends and family as gifts.
    Simply cannot recommend enough!”
    G.G.
    Google Review
Let’s Work Together.

Contact

Whether you’re ready to book, or just want to say hey — I’d love to hear from you.

I typically respond within 48 hours (unless I’m slinging oil on the massage table or refilling my coffee). Let’s chat.

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