Registered Nurse
Decades of nursing experience guide his respect for professional standards and individual care.
Meet Michael Malecki, RN, FF/EMT—owner of Kneaded Relief Massage & Spa and a lifelong caregiver whose experience in nursing and emergency services shapes the standards behind every guest visit.
RN, FF/EMT • Owner
Southgate • Livonia • South Lyon
Michael Malecki, RN, FF/EMT, leads Kneaded Relief Massage & Spa with a perspective shaped by decades of service. He has been a Registered Nurse since 1992, spent about a decade in Detroit Fire Department EMS and continues to serve as a firefighter in Salem Township.
His career has taken him from emergency and trauma care to health care leadership. At Kneaded Relief, he brings the same commitment to professionalism, respect and attentive service that has guided his work with patients and communities.
Under Michael’s ownership, Kneaded Relief expanded its Southgate spa, opened in Livonia and grew into South Lyon. He focuses on building welcoming spaces where licensed professionals have the support to do their best work and guests feel genuinely cared for.
Michael’s role is to set the standard for the experience: capable therapists, thoughtful service and a comfortable place to relax, recover and return.
Michael’s background in nursing, emergency response and business leadership informs how he supports the Kneaded Relief team and the communities it serves.
Decades of nursing experience guide his respect for professional standards and individual care.
About a decade of Detroit Fire Department EMS work shaped his ability to lead when people need help.
Michael continues to serve his community as a firefighter in Salem Township.
He helped expand Kneaded Relief’s Southgate spa and the services available to its guests.
The Livonia location brought Kneaded Relief’s approach to another Michigan community.
Kneaded Relief’s South Lyon location continued the brand’s growth and local commitment.
Michael supports licensed therapists and a welcoming, reliable guest experience.
His work in health care, emergency response and community service reflects a lasting commitment to others.
Michael’s goal is a spa experience that feels both highly professional and genuinely human—from the first phone call to the end of each visit.
Michael began EMT training at 16. His career since then has connected hands-on care, emergency service, business leadership and a long commitment to his community.
RN since 1992
Michael’s nursing career includes emergency and trauma care and leadership roles across Michigan health systems.
Approximately a decade
His time in Detroit Fire Department EMS built a foundation in direct service during difficult moments.
Current firefighter
He continues to serve with the Salem Township Fire Department as a firefighter and EMT.
M & M Home Care • AICM – Michigan
He also leads M & M Home Care and AICM – Michigan. His wider leadership includes recognition in Crain’s Detroit 40 Under 40 and participation in Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses.
Owner • Three Michigan locations
As Kneaded Relief’s owner, Michael guides the spa’s growth and the standards behind its guest experience.
Longtime volunteer
Decades of involvement with Special Olympics reflect his longstanding commitment to community service.
Michael believes a great spa experience begins with listening to the guest.
His health care background influences the professionalism and respect he expects at Kneaded Relief.
He invests in licensed professionals, thoughtful service and welcoming spaces.
Each location is meant to be a place guests can trust and want to return to.
A guest’s goals and comfort should guide every visit.
Therapists and spa staff need the tools and support to provide consistent care.
A warm welcome matters as much as the treatment itself.
Southgate, Livonia and South Lyon are communities Michael and the team are proud to serve.
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Michael leads Kneaded Relief Massage & Spa in Southgate, Livonia and South Lyon.
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Michael and the Kneaded Relief team welcome you to Southgate, Livonia and South Lyon.
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