Meet the Team

Owner of Locust Corner Wellness & Massage Therapist

Medical massage therapist specializing in manual therapy, with a lifelong passion for caring for people and helping them feel better in their bodies. She earned her BA in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Hope College in 1996 and has spent nearly 30 years working in the corporate wellness world.

Over the years, Erin has worn many hats, performing fitness testing, teaching nutrition and exercise classes, managing aquatic programs, and coordinating prenatal education programs. No matter the role, her focus has always been the same: nurturing people, truly listening to their goals, and personalizing care to help them succeed. 

Erin is a natural people person who cares deeply and intuitively understands her clients’ needs. Her work is rooted in compassion, connection, and the belief that everyone deserves to feel supported on their health journey.

Outside of her professional life, Erin has been married to her husband for 30 years and is the proud mother of three children, who are truly the loves of her life. Her kindness, love, and commitment to caring for others shine through not only in her work, but also in her family.

Certified Personal Trainer

My MISSION is to guide others in living a balanced lifestyle, to bring awareness to the connections of mind, body, and spirit. 

I find INSPIRATION from people who choose to give of

themselves, to invest their time and energy in helping others.

I INTEND for you to leave sessions feeling refreshed with a

calm strength and positive energy.

My EXPERIENCE as a health professional began in 2007 as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I started teaching classes in 2008 that ultimately served as the inspiration to pursue certification as a personal trainer (2021) and led to establishing my business, Balance: MindBody LLC. I continue

to explore fitness in the spirit of seeking joy, health, and fulfilment.

I am LOVING LIFE, recently married to my best friend, Brian. We live in Allegan with two beautiful, kind hearts, my daughters, Madelyn (14 yrs) and Abigail (11

yrs). We enjoy spending time together exploring Michigan, being outdoors, learning about life, and learning from each other.

I am presently finishing a degree in Elementary Education. I am grateful for the opportunity to join the community that is making roots at Locust Corner.

Yoga Instructor

Adele Garcia is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor with more than five years of teaching experience. An Army combat veteran and retired runner, Adele first came to yoga for its physical benefits—but over time, she discovered its power to support healing in the mind and spirit as well as the body. After more than a decade of personal practice, she became a teacher and has since shared yoga through private sessions and workshops.

You may see Adele in the studio subbing for other teachers as needed. Her military background has shaped her ability to adapt quickly, read the room, and support a wide

range of class styles and student needs. She especially enjoys teaching high-intensity power yoga and vinyasa flow classes, where students are invited to honor their bodies while building strength, energy, and cardiovascular endurance.

When she isn’t practicing or teaching yoga, Adele loves spending time in nature—hiking, tending to her gardens, and finding restoration outdoors. She is also a proud advocate for mental health awareness and is passionate about sharing how yoga and time in nature can create a meaningful, lasting impact on overall well-being.

Medical Massage Therapist 

​I am a Licensed Medical Massage Therapist with a passion for helping people feel their absolute best. My approach to bodywork is driven by an outgoing, bubbly personality and a deep, intuitive gift for understanding what each client’s body needs. I believe that true healing happens when clinical expertise is paired with a kind and compassionate touch.
​I specialize in a wide range of modalities, including Medical Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, and Deep Tissue. I am also Certified in Prenatal Massage, allowing me to provide specialized care for expectant mothers. Whether I am working on a specific medical issue or providing a session for pure relaxation, my goal is to create a supportive environment where my clients can find relief and renewal.
​I love the work I do, and I am dedicated to ensuring that every person who leaves my table feels physically improved and genuinely cared for. 

Massage Therapist 

Maria Hawk is a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2018. She has a passion for people and creating a safe environment that promotes peace and healing in the treatment room. Her goal is to meet individuals where they are and communicate about bodywork goals. Some of Maria’s favorite modalities are prenatal massage and myofascial release. 

The Traveling Elixir Fixer

Since 2006, Angie has been presenting energetic, vibrant, and upbeat programs, seminars, workshops, and classes surrounding Michigan's growing culture of farm-to-table culinary experiences, local agriculture, grain distillation, wildcrafted elixirs, as well as herbalism and foraging. In her 30-year career, she has designed and executed award-winning beverage programs for Chicago's top bars and restaurants, numerous Midwest distilleries, national distributors, as well as global brands and celebrities.

She is a graduate of the Academy of Spirits and Fine Service, BarSmarts Advanced Bar Education Program, and the Advanced Culinary Mixology Academy. Angie taught mixology (HOS 123) in the Culinary Arts, Food Beverage, and Hospitality Department at Kendall College in Chicago before moving back to Michigan to nurture her home state's growing culture of farm-to-table culinary experiences, local agriculture and distillation, wild crafted elixirs, herbalism and foraging.