Michael

Michael was born in upstate New York and made his way to Texas at 21, following his parents down — and never left. Before massage, he spent years on the road as a merchandise manager for artists like Coldplay, Madonna, and ELO, selling millions in merch and learning what it takes to run a tight operation under pressure.

With a background in Olympic weight lifting, Michael specializes in working with athletes, using his own method — Deep Thai Mobility — to help clients restore mobility and release deeply tense muscle. When people really need serious work done, Michael is who they come to see. He works with the local hockey team, the Stars, on game days and throughout the week, helping players stay loose, mobile, and ready to perform at their best.

As an owner, Michael also handles most of Blackbird's day-to-day business operations — and he's the one who designed the entire studio, building an atmosphere with a little bit of magic built into every corner.

But for Michael, the technical work is only half of it. What he loves most is the connection — working hands-on with people, getting to know them, and being part of helping them feel and move better.