Samantha N. Oetting, LMT

Samantha N. Oetting, YT 500, LMT, MLD-C, BCTMB

Owner | Lead Therapist & Educator

I'm a Board Certified Massage Therapist with seven years of practice and a deep commitment to meeting clients where they are. My work centers on Traditional Thai Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage for post-operative and oncology care (with a focus on those navigating breast cancer), and Prenatal Massage for expectant mothers managing edema and the demands of pregnancy.

Alongside my client work, I teach — bringing CE curriculum in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Thai Massage to therapists in Michigan and New York City.

My mission: exceptional care for every client, and education that sends therapists out confident and ethically grounded.

These days my practice lives at the intersection of three things I care deeply about: Traditional Thai Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and prenatal care. I also offer Table Thai Fusion — oil-based manual therapy woven together with Thai-inspired dynamic stretching for clients who want the best of both worlds. Much of my clinical work serves people navigating lymphatic conditions and breast or chest surgery recovery.

I'm currently welcoming new clients for Thai Massage and MLD. I no longer offer standalone relaxation or deep tissue sessions.

Outside the studio, I teach. Through Massage & Bodywork Academy, I offer continuing education in the Vodder Method of MLD — and I've had the pleasure of bringing that work to therapists in Ann Arbor, Cleveland, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City.

Samantha’s Education/Trainings

• 700+ Hours - Irene’s Myomassology Institute

• 185 Hours - Level 1 & Level 2 Thai Massge

  • Certification, 2018 (40 Hr)

  • Cleveland Intern 2020 (40 Hr)

  • Ann Arbor Intern 2022 (40 Hr)

  • Ann Arbor Assistant Teacher 2024 (32 Hr)

  • Ann Arbor Assistant Teacher 2025 (32 Hr)

• 18 Hours - Renewed Prenatal Education

  • Irene’s Myomassology

  • MaMassage Brooklyn (Virtual)

• 20+ Hours - Anatomy Trains, with Tom Meyers (2020,2022)

• 25 Hours - Basic Oncology Massage (Beaumount,2022)

• Shirodhara (2022)

• 40 Hours - Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage (ACOLS, 2022)

• 28 Hours - Advanced Post-Operative MLD (ACOLS, 2023)

• 180 Hours - Advanced Thai Massage (SVG, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2023)

• 12 Hours - Thai Hot Herbal Compress (Ongs Thai Massage School, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2023)

• 500 Hour RYT (2017-Present)

Sessions are tailored to your unique needs. Longer sessions of 90 up to 180 minute sessions allow her to do detailed focused work, that is intended to set you up for success. The creation of the 105 Minute Luxury Combo hits the sweet spot, allowing clients to expereince multiple modalities in one session. Her schedule fills up quickly, its recommended that you book (4) four weeks in advance. Please email info@bodhi-work.com.

Pricing Structure (Thai, Relaxation, Deep/Sport, and Combos)

• 60 MIN ($125)

• 75 MIN ($155)

• 90 MIN ($185)

• 105 MIN ($220)

• 120 MIN ($250)

• 180 MIN ($400)

Dedicated Scheduling Options

To ensure consistency and security in our appointments, I’m introducing a priority scheduling option:

• Quarterly-Retainer: Sessions will be booked and paid for quarterly in advance

• Flexibility-Term: arranged in (2) two-month blocks, with advance payment securing your spots.

• Uncommitted: If you prefer not to commit to a fixed appointment day and wish to schedule at your convenience, you are welcome to do so. Please be aware that such appointments will be subject to the availability in my existing schedule.

Please note that bulk discounts are NOT offered for booking multiple sessions. My time and expertise are in high demand, and I’m committed to delivering high-value, personalized service to each client.

• WEDNESDAYS 12:00 - 8:00 PM

• THURSDAYS 12:00 - 8:00 PM

• FRIDAYS 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• SATURDAYS 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder)

  • Prenatal MLD

  • Advanced Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Post-Op Plastic Surgery

    • Only accepting clients for Post-Breast Surgery or Liposuction. Not accepting clients Post- BBL or Abdominoplasty .

• Oncology Massage

• Prenatal Massage

  • Traditional Thai Massage

  • Table Thai Fusion

  • Thai Herbal Compress