Illyen Velez

Welcome to Ann Arbor Professional Massage!

Meet Illyen Velez, your expert in pain management and relief at Ann Arbor Professional Massage. As a State Licensed Massage Therapist with over fourteen years of experience, Illyen specializes in a range of therapeutic massage and bodywork techniques. These include Functional Full Body Assessment for Orthopedic Conditions, Sports Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Osseous Integrative Techniques, Soft Tissue Manipulation, Muscle Energy Techniques, Passive/Active Isolated Stretching, Deep Tissue, and Prenatal Massage.

Illyen's journey in the massage therapy world began alongside healthcare professionals in the chiropractic field and further expanded at the VA Hospital in Detroit, as part of the Advanced Practitioner Program from the Health Enrichment Center in Lapeer, MI. Her time there was dedicated to the rehabilitation of numerous patients, addressing a variety of medical conditions such as temporomandibular joints (TMJ) issues, carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, sciatic nerve pain, and motion restrictions in hips and limbs resulting from combat trauma or repetitive use injuries.

At Ann Arbor Professional Massage, Illyen Velez brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to provide tailored massage treatments that focus on your specific needs, ensuring a path to pain relief and improved well-being.