About Body Ache Escape Wellness Center in Pickerington, Ohio
It started with a massage.
And a friendship that stuck.
Before there was Body Ache Escape, there was Michele, a newly licensed massage therapist who needed a massage and didn’t have much money to spend.
She had no idea that booking a student massage would introduce her to Kyron, a future friend, business partner, and the other half of this story.
Locally owned. Helping our community feel better since June 2010.
How we found each other
One day, Michele needed a massage.
She was a broke, newly licensed massage therapist, so she went back to Columbus State, where she had graduated. Student massages were affordable, and that sounded pretty good to her.
As luck would have it, her massage therapist was Kyron.
It was great. So great, in fact, that she still remembers this ear-draining move he did. They didn’t speak again until…
Guess who walked into the interview?
Early in her career, Michele worked for a chiropractor in Columbus. He put her in charge of interviewing new massage therapists, and after a long day of interviews, in walked Kyron.
She remembered him immediately. The ear thing had made an impression.
He got the job. Not just because of the ear thing, of course. He was also really good at what he did.
A friendship worth keeping
“Doesn’t mean we won’t ever talk again.”
Over time, Michele and Kyron became great friends. When it was time for Michele to move on from the chiropractor’s office, leaving him was one of the hard parts.
Kyron reassured her: “Don’t worry. Just because we won’t be working together anymore, doesn’t mean we won’t ever talk again.”
She didn’t quite believe him.
So, the first chance she got, she hired him at the YMCA in Canal Winchester to share her massage room. Problem solved.
It was a pretty great setup. The rent was low, they made their own schedules, and a whole building full of people who might need a massage was right outside their door.
A good ending. A great beginning.
Two rooms. One big next step.
Eventually, changes at the YMCA lined things up for Michele and Kyron to open a place of their own.
It took about six months to get everything together. They found a space, came up with a name, and in June 2010, opened the doors of Body Ache Escape Massage Center.
It was a tiny, two-room office. But it was theirs.
Since then, Body Ache Escape has expanded three times. What began with two massage therapists and a friendship has grown into a wellness center with a whole team of people helping our community feel better.
There are more rooms now. More services. More people to care for. But at the heart of it, it’s still Michele and Kyron doing something they love, together.
A familiar place. A warm welcome.
The “Cheers” of massage.
We’ve always wanted Body Ache Escape to feel a little like Cheers, the TV show: a place where people know your name, are happy to see you, and make you feel like you belong.
Of course, our version comes with massage tables instead of barstools. But that feeling of walking in and being welcomed? That’s exactly what we’re going for.
We want you to have your people here. Someone who remembers what you’ve been working through, asks how you’re doing, and cares about the answer.
“We love serving the community as a team through our hands and hearts.”
Michele & Kyron, founders of Body Ache Escape
The next chapter
The heart stays. The care carries forward.
These days, part of the joy for Michele and Kyron is helping the next generation of Body Ache Escape find their footing and grow. Sharing what they’ve learned, encouraging each provider’s strengths, and passing along the little things that make care feel personal.
You may not always see them when you walk through the door. More of their work now happens behind the scenes, mentoring the team and helping the people caring for you carry that same heart forward.
What started with the two of them was never meant to stop with the two of them. It’s becoming something the whole team gets to carry on, one warm welcome and one thoughtful session at a time.
Meet the people who care for you
The right connection makes a difference.
Prefer lighter pressure or deeper work? Looking for skin care guidance or a chance to fully unwind? Getting to know our team is a good place to start.
Explore provider bios, or call us and tell us what you’re looking for. We’ll help you narrow it down.
The question we get all the time
Are Michele and Kyron married?
Nope! Just friends. Always have been.
We’ve never dated, and there’s never been a romance behind the business. Just a great friendship, a shared love of helping people, and a lot of years building something together.
Michele is happily married to Joe Cook, the love of her life. Kyron is her friend and business partner. Now you know!
You do a lot. Feel better here.
Let’s make a little room for you.
Need help choosing? Call (614) 604-6358.
