Had founder and managing partner of
Balance Massage Therapy Josie Ann Lee and her co-owner and head therapist Chris Draybuck not needed to comply with a five-mile non-compete clause with a former employer of Draybuck's, they might never have considered Dixboro as a home for their business. As it turns out, Lee says, it was the best decision they ever made.
"It's been the biggest blessing," says Lee. "I'm so happy we ended up in Dixboro. People don't mind driving out here, and it's so peaceful."
Since opening in 2008 with a minimal staff, Balance Massage Therapy has done nothing but grow. To accommodate their staff of 20 therapists, six office employees and the 14,000 massages they're on course to complete this year, Lee and Draybuck recently
completed an expansion of their Plymouth Rd. location. The expansion grew their 1,200 square-foot office into a 3,200 square-foot space with 11 massage rooms. All of which, Lee says, will help Balance Massage stick to their mission of great service to both their clients and employees.
"Our focus is always on our clients, and the most important clients are our team," says Lee. "They have enjoyed working there to have a good impact on the business. We want to make sure it's a mutually beneficial relationship for them, and for the community."
Work on the expansion began in 2012 and was unveiled in February. Lee immediately hired three new front desk employees afterward. After adding two to three new massage therapists last fall, she anticipates adding another two therapists this coming fall.
Lee says Balance Massage's next focus is extending their investment in the community, including more charitable giving.
Source: Josie Ann Lee, Balance Massage Therapy
Writer: Natalie Burg
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