Meet Michelle Buffkin | CEO, Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Aesthetician

We had the good fortune of connecting with Michelle Buffkin and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Michelle, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
The career and life I have today I owe to taking a risk and betting on myself! One conversation with a friend 16 years ago. I didn’t know at the time, the impact this decision was going to make for my future.

It all began at The Savannah School of Massage in 2005. After 8 years I was ready to take another big chance and move to Atlanta to pursue another passion in skin care. This was a move I should have made long ago! I love Atlanta and all it has to offer. In 2017 came Buff’d Wellness Atlanta Massage + Skincare.
It’s been a challenging road, including a pandemic that threatened my business, but I’m re-building and looking forward to my future. I’m not afraid of risk if it feels right but I know my boundaries. I hike mountains of 7,000 feet, not afraid of getting near the edge, but I don’t jump!

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am grateful that I can help people feel better, move better, and look their best. I believe in a whole body wellness approach.  I provide Neuromuscular and Sports Massage for stress relief and relaxation. For more specific pain relief, I assess the body to see how a person moves, or more importantly, how the body doesn’t move. Using NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT), an advanced muscle testing technique, I have protocols to determine which muscles/structures are over-working and underworking. This technique will re-program your motor control to eliminate your dysfunctional movement that is causing the pain. This is not a Massage and more Neuro-Physical Therapy. Each session is tailored to the individual and receives all my 16 years of experience. In addition to body care, I provide skin care treatments to correct any concerns to look your best. Customized facials to clear acne, brown spots, and signs of aging. For the ultimate treatment, MicroNeedling checks all the boxes, to rejuvenate, resurface acne scarring, and brighten the skin.  We will also discuss household products, diet, and lifestyle. There are many toxic products that can affect your skin, body, and health.

What makes me unique is the total body approach I provide to make you feel better, move better, and look your best. I am the only NKT Practitioner/Assistant Instructor in the Sandy Springs, Atlanta area.  And for a Spa Experience you will not find anywhere else, my Signature Service “The Balanced Bliss” seamlessly blends your customized massage and facial together, all tailored to your needs, complete with warm neck pillow, heated sheets, soothing aromatherapy, and warm organic rose petal foot bath.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I love to be out in nature so a hike up to Pinnacle knob or Minnehaha Waterfall. Kayaking down the Chattahoochee River. Ponce City Market, Krog Street Market, and The Battery are always great for good eats, drinks, and people watching. Take a stroll down the beltline bar and restaurant hopping. Yoga in Peidmont Park. Any restaurant on Buford Highway. Korean BBQ in Buford.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I am grateful for everyone in my life that has trusted me to help them feel better, move better, and look their best. I would not be here without their continued support and referrals of their friends and family. We are celebrating 4 years in business this year and I feel like I am in my prime! Thank you.

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