SolSpring believes in helping people expand their awareness and knowledge of the overall health benefits of holistic massage, spa and wellness services. Our caring, knowledgeable and very experienced staff members share their expertise in a variety of ways: through workshops, lectures, classes, talks, expos, and other activities. Check out the calendar of upcoming events.
Bonnie Gildea, Owner and Director of SolSpring
Bonnie’s path to ownership of a massage and wellness spa has been a winding journey. Beginning with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services from Ferris State University, she entered the fast-paced world of the food service industry. She spent many years in high-level management roles, gaining knowledge of human behavior, teamwork, customer service and the importance of exceeding expectations.
Bonnie first experienced the healing benefits of massage when she received a discount coupon and tried out the service at the Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts (KCHA). She was immediately “hooked.” She loved the holistic atmosphere at the center and became a regular client; receiving pregnancy massages right up until the birth of her first child in 1994 (she and husband Larry now have four beautiful children.) Deciding to “get off the fast track”, she accepted a position as a part time bookkeeper at KCHA, working in the evenings so she could be home with her children during the day.
Bonnie felt an immediate connection to massage and bodywork. “I was always drawn to helping people and I discovered that massage is really another way to care for people on many different levels – physical, spiritual and emotional,” she explains. After making a decision to pursue a career in massage therapy, she enrolled in KCHA and graduated in 2007.
In January 2010, the service portion of the KCHA was spun off and became SolSpring, with Bonnie as the owner/director. Bonnie is proud of the caring and compassionate team of professional practitioners who are part of SolSpring. “We are here to provide you with a wonderful, relaxing experience. We treat you like a guest in our home and we hope you always feel appreciated, pampered and respected,” says Bonnie.
Bonnie is available for wellness workshops, seminars, talks and other special speaking events. Her talk can be tailored to meet the specific needs or your business, church or non-profit organization. Contact her directly at bgildea@solspring.net.
