Our Massage Team

We are looking for a few great Licensed Massage Therapist to join our team. If you are an LMT looking for a new place to practice check click here.

Anthony Salem, LMT, Owner

Anthony Salem opened Big Creek Massotherapy in December of 2016. It was the realization of a dream that goes back to April of 2004 when he graduated from The Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage and obtained his massage license from the State Medical Board of Ohio in July of that same year. Anthony is a native of Brooklyn Ohio and still resides there with his wife and daughter. He spent several years in the Spa & Salon side of the business, bringing a skilled therapeutic approach to his work.

Anthony is extremely proficient at deep tissue and therapeutic massage as well as relaxation, hot stone massage and reflexology. He enjoys making people feel better. “I love what I do. I love people, and I love helping people. I get a real thrill when they walk out of my door with a smile on their face!”


Kayla Burkett, LMT, Lead Therapist

Kayla Burkett Graduated from The Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage in 2015. She is a native of Parma, Ohio. Kayla is skilled at Relaxation, Therapeutic/Deep Tissue Massages, as well as Pre-Natal, Hot Stones and Reflexology. In her own words: “I love what I do, not just healing of the body, but the soul. It's a fun and great adventure! I particularly love deep tissue massage. It feels amazing and it leaves relaxing results.”



Mackenzie Ballard, LMT

Mackenzie received her massage license from The State Medical Board of Ohio in 2022 after completing the Massage Therapy program at Cuyahoga Community College. She has a strong drive to help others and has always been interested learning about the body, health, wellness, and traditional healing practices. Mackenzie uses massage as a conduit of healing to relieve stress and encourage relaxation. She utilizes her several different techniques in order to decrease muscle tension and discomfort, such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and deep tissue massage techniques to help target hypertonic muscles and relieve tension. Mackenzie is also experienced with Prenatal and Hot Stone massage.


Crystal Shelton, LMT

Crystal began her massage journey in Washington state at the end of 2016. Throughout her career she has developed a slow and focused style and takes particular joy in using therapeutic, deep tissue, and trigger point techniques to relieve muscle tension. She is also experienced with hot stone and prenatal massage.

Known for being “stronger than she looks” and having “magic hands”, she can even work out tensions you didn't know you had.


Jessica Bott-Kelley, LMT

Jessica is a talented and experienced massage therapist. She has been an LMT since 2008. She excels at several different modalities including deep tissue massage, pre-natal massage, hot stone massage, cupping and gua-sha. With that combination of skill and experience, you can't go wrong. Jessica works on Mondays, Tuesdays and every other Saturday.


Ebony Allgood, LMT

Ebony is a graduate of The Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage with a strong foundation in rehabilitative care, thanks to several years of experience as a physical therapy assistant. Her approach combines therapeutic massage techniques with a deep understanding of body mechanics, injury recovery, and pain management. Ebony specializes in helping clients improve mobility, reduce chronic pain, and recover from injury with customized treatment plans that draw on both her clinical and hands-on training. Whether you're seeking relaxation or targeted therapeutic care, Ebony brings a calm, compassionate presence and a results-driven focus to every session.


Michele Titus, LMT

Michele is a 2011 graduate of The Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage. She has always loved helping others. Her favorite part of being a massage therapist is seeing the smile on a client's face when they leave. Michele excels in several modalities including deep tissue, relaxation, prenatal hot stones and sports massage.


Samantha Overmyer (they/them), LMT

Samantha earned a Certificate in Massage Therapy from Cuyahoga Community College and is currently pursuing an Advanced Massage Therapy Certificate. They excel at lessening pain and improving mobility with myofascial techniques and encouraging a sense of relaxation with Swedish techniques. Samantha is dedicated to helping people achieve their desired outcomes from a massage therapy session, and is always grateful to be part of their positive experiences. They draw on their experiences as a percussionist, wild-crafter, and alum of The Evergreen State College to influence their choices in the combined science and creative skill of massage therapy.


Ashley Bentley, LMT

Ashley has a passion for helping clients feel their best—physically, mentally, and emotionally. She specializes in muscle energy techniques, trigger point therapy, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) to relieve chronic tension, increase mobility, and restore balance in the body.

With a 200-hour yoga teacher training background, Ashley often incorporates gentle, assisted stretching into her sessions, creating a dynamic and interactive approach to bodywork. She also integrates breath awareness, encouraging clients to use mindful breathing to deepen relaxation and enhance results.

Her work is client-centered and tailored to individual needs, whether the goal is therapeutic relief, improved range of motion, stress management, or overall wellness. In addition to her specialty techniques, Ashley also provides relaxation and deep tissue massage, offering a well-rounded approach that blends therapeutic effectiveness with a deeply restorative experience.

Ashley’s intention is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can unwind, release, and reconnect with their bodies.