• Founder & Owner of The Muscle Whisperer

    NC#17698, GA#MT000910

    Ruthy is a licensed massage and bodywork therapist specializing in injury and pain management. She has been practicing since 2005 and graduated from Rising Spirit Institute of Natural Health in Atlanta, Ga.
    Currently she is the owner of The Muscle Whisperer Massage Therapy serving the Madison County, NC area.

    Ruthy is extremely passionate about helping her clients understand the origins of their physical pain and discomfort. As an LMT she uses a variety of techniques to cater each session to the individual's needs such as: deep tissue, neuro-muscular therapy, lymphatic drainage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, stretching, mobilization and Thai massage techniques.

    She enjoys learning and developing new skills to better help her clients and has a background in weightlifting and athletic training which helps her to understand the body through functional movement.

    When Ruthy isn't at work she enjoys spending time learning about the natural world and healing through outdoor activities, meditation practices, bodywork practices and reading. She is a mother of 3 and enjoys spending time with her family.

  • Owner- Phillip Kendall Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist, Movement Coach

    NC#16479

    Phillip is a licensed massage and bodywork therapist who’s passionate about helping his clients find relief from chronic stress and injuries as well as the everyday impacts of our modern world.

    Phillip’s personal healing journey began after a wake-boarding accident in college that unexpectedly introduced him to the world of alternative medicine, although be it several years later. During that time he became much more aware of the connection between mind, body, emotion, and spirit. It was an awakening in many ways and eventually this lead him to study bodywork and become a massage therapist.

    Growing up Phillip was very active playing sports and immersing himself in the great outdoors. Much of his love for bodywork and massage stems from his interest in cultivating functional strength and flexibility for everyday life and longevity. Phillip loves anatomy and continuing to learn about how amazing our bodies really are. His approach to massage and bodywork integrates his studies and practice in relaxation massage, deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point, cranial sacral therapy, and resistance stretching.

    Phillip graduated from the Asheville School of Massage and Yoga in 2017. He’s also a Certified Health Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, and an Eagle Scout. When he’s not working as a massage therapist he helps steward his family’s small organic farm near Max Patch.

  • Centrally located in downtown Marshall, our clinic is proud to serve Madison County’s healthcare needs. Our practitioners are deeply passionate about natural health and taking time with our patients.

    We have four practitioners: Callan Welder, Chynna Shipp, Ruthy Celis, and Philip Kendall.

    Our team offers a wide variety of services including: acupuncture, massage, Thai massage, herbal remedies, essential oils and Yi Jing sessions.