FAQ & Policies

We do not accept insurance. Michigan Optimal Movement Center is a cash-based provider and does not participate with any insurance plans. We accept cash, credit/debit, or check. We DO accept HSA/FSA! If you have any specific questions, please check with your HR department. This allows our practitioners to focus on you and your needs without being limited by the templates and restrictions of insurance companies. We have a shared goal of prioritizing your wellness to get you back to being pain-free and able to live your active life fully.

We all know that Rome wasn't built in a day, and since restoring your body's movement is no exception, we strive to make your personal goals as achievable as possible by crafting our services intentionally. First-time clients have the opportunity to try us out by booking their own customized Discovery Session - we'll start unpacking those restrictions with stretching and bodywork techniques, which will determine if we're a good match for you and your wellness goals, and begin planning the next steps in our partnership After your Discovery Session, you have the option to select from one of our Signature Packages - each specifically designed to keep you on track for change - or build your own wellness plan based on your individual needs

Every session is completely customized based on your individual needs - to achieve restored range of motion and a more optimal overall movement, the foundation of every FlexBlend Session is specialized stretch therapy (Fascial Stretch Therapy), integrated with various techniques of massage & bodywork (such as myofascial release, cupping, etc). There may also be instances where strengthening exercises are appropriate, and some personal training aspects (such as resistance band work, self-stretches, etc.) may be indicated to incorporate into your session as well.

Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is completely unique and different from traditional stretching and other modalities! FST Practitioners are certified through the Stretch to Win Institute in Chandler, AZ to stretch the connective tissues (nets of fascia) that run throughout your entire body in layers. We do table-based assisted stretch, focusing on the nets of fascia to improve your mobility. During your stretch-focused session: • You're fully dressed in comfortable, mobile clothes • You lie on a soft table in a comfortable, semi-private space that works great for FST • Soft table straps may be used to help stabilize one leg at a time as the practitioner stretches you • The practitioner will meet you where your tissue is at and work with you, not on you, for every session FST has a PAIN-FREE approach - so there's no forcing a stretch past where your mobility is meant to go, which eliminates risk of overstretching or injury. We work with your body with various gentle, effective movements to free up restrictions in the most productive way depending on you, specializing each session to fit your needs and goals.

Fascia is your system of connective tissue, made primarily of collagen, that runs throughout your entire body. It surrounds muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, organs, and even nerves. These nets of tissue work as a tensional network - the state of tension is essential both at rest and when you move since it's woven into all of our body's systems. When there is an imbalance along the nets (scar tissue, build-up of collagen, etc.), we work gently with your tissue to break up those build-ups and open up your mobility again to work functionally.

Nope! Any individual who is not certified through the Stretch to Win Institute should not attempt to replicate FST on themselves or a friend/family member. Certified FST Practitioners only - We're trained to work with deep connective tissue, and much of the work can't be seen by the outside eye. Fascial Stretch Therapy is different than the technique of myofascial release that's commonly used in massage therapy. We are completely unique to the Portage/Kalamazoo area, and The Stretch to Win Institute in Arizona is the only location in the United States to learn this technique. We've been trained to do FST directly from the creators of the technique themselves, Ann and Chris Frederick.

Short Answer: Nope, we offer something completely different! When you enter our space, expect the box of traditional therapeutic care to be broken. We adapt each session to address your individual needs, locating restricted tissue that contributes to your imbalances to free up movement once again. We do this with the foundation of Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST), integrating aspects of massage therapy techniques such as myofascial release, cupping, and more when applicable for you. This system is specially designed to restore balance, ease tension, and unlock the potential for true freedom of movement.

Your intro session with us will be a combination of introductions, bodywork, & wellness-path planning. We'll review your client intake form prior to bodywork for the day - we begin with a specialized stretch technique, along with some soft-tissue work, & will move into planning your wellness-path & partnership with us if we're a good fit for you and your goals! Be sure to show up in mobile clothing for your session (think workout clothes), or you can change when you get here to ensure that we can work productively! There will be no need to disrobe for massage for your Discovery Session. We utilize the information you provide in your health history form to ensure that this work is best intended and indicated for you. If you happen to have something going on that contraindicates bodywork, we will be sure to contact you ahead of time and you will receive a full refund for your pre-paid Discovery Session.

Short answer: If we're a good fit for you and your goals, go for it! By no means are you required to choose a Signature Package before you leave your first session - in fact, we're all for it if you want to go home and think about what package would work best for you and enjoy how your body is feeling after your first session with us before deciding. If we're a fit for you and your goals, we'd love to partner with you on your wellness journey - and if not, your Discovery Session is a risk-free one-time appointment for you to try us out. There's always the option to book a la carte as well! Since restoring your body's movement takes time, we strive to make your personal goals as achievable as possible by crafting our packages to jump-start your wellness. We've combined bodywork, accountability, and consistency to keep you on track for change - it's up to you to commit to which one fits best for you!

Everything is individualized! Your body's fascia and tissue will tell us how often bodywork is needed to reach your goals of optimal mobility and other objectives you may have - some tissues and fascial nets adapt quickly, others take some more time to unwind (ex: 20 years of shoulder pain will give us a few layers to work with). That's why every individual session is specialized and not from a template or routine, and is also why we take the stress out of the equation and work with you to create your custom wellness plan after your Discovery Session.