Kelly Moege grew up in western North Carolina before moving to Alaska, where she met her husband. The couple married in 2012, and, fulfilling her husband’s longtime desire to return to his home state of Kansas, they eventually relocated. Kelly earned her certification in massage therapy at Wellspring School of Allied Health in Lawrence, Kansas.
Kelly also contributes to the wellness community by assisting at Chapter 5 Yoga and the Healing House. Owning her own business had always been a goal, and in 2017, she conceived the idea for Little Apple Massage. However, she chose to prioritize staying home with her first child until she started kindergarten. When the timing was right, she took the leap and made her vision a reality.
What made you want to start this business?
I wanted to do massage therapy since 2017 and I’ve had a few massages in my life that have been life changing. I want to be a healer and I feel like that’s an avenue I can go to help people. It’s really rewarding. I love the connections that I get to make whenever I meet people.
What results have people seen from going to massage therapy?
They really just embrace me. Everybody’s been happy so far. I do prenatal, so I have some pregnant people who come to me that don’t have swelling or any pain because they’re getting regular massages. And then some people have injuries or are recovering from surgery.
What do you think sets Little Apple Massage apart from other massage places?
It’s just me here. It’s not a big business. You always know what you’re going to get, who you’re going to see, and what to expect.
Along those same lines, what sets you apart from other massage therapists?
I really want to make a difference in people. So I’m really enthusiastic and really want to work on their knots or whatever it is they’re coming in for. I really want to make them happy and change their day around.
What would you say is the biggest impact you’ve had on somebody?
He had an accident where they broke their back and had a slew of issues that came from that. It’s been really rewarding to see how massage has helped him over the last few months. I really enjoyed that one because he comes in and he is just like a ball of knots, like everywhere, and it sounds like he’s excited to come in. It’s been really rewarding to say, we’re gonna get those knots out and make this feel better.
What are some of the main benefits of massage therapy?
Some people it’s just like stress relief, but usually I like the pain management—more of the therapeutic approach. There are different types of massages and I like the therapeutic approach, but also like the pain relief side of it.