Breathe · Release · Transform
Therapeutic Bodywork
in the Heart of Asheville
A healing experience tailored to your body. Integrative massage, Thai bodywork, and holistic therapies in a serene home-studio setting.
Breathe · Release · Transform
A healing experience tailored to your body. Integrative massage, Thai bodywork, and holistic therapies in a serene home-studio setting.
The Experience
Where therapeutic bodywork meets rejuvenating massage therapy — every visit leaves you feeling more aligned and present in your body.
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Meet Michael
Michael Fox discovered massage therapy and Reiki at age 16 in Midlothian, Virginia — an introduction that would shape his life's work. After training at the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy, he found his calling through compassionate touch and loving kindness.
Now based in Asheville, NC, Michael brings years of experience and an intuitive approach to every session. His expertise spans Traditional and Table Thai massage, Cupping and Gua Sha, Myofascial Release, Swedish massage, and intuitive bodywork.
Michael welcomes you to his spacious home-studio in West Asheville, nestled off Brevard Road in the Bent Creek area — near the NC Arboretum, Biltmore Park, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. House call massage appointments are also available throughout the greater Asheville area.
Services
Client-focused massage with no fillers or fluff. Each session draws from a deep toolkit of modalities, tailored entirely to your needs.
A fully customized session blending trigger point therapy, myofascial release, gua sha, table Thai, hot stones, Reiki, and sound healing. Every session is uniquely crafted for your body.
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Dynamic, ancient medicine applied to modern needs. A blend of massage, yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork — often called "Lazy Person's Yoga." Performed on a traditional Thai floor mat.
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Ancient healing techniques rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cupping creates suction to bring blood flow to targeted areas, while gua sha uses smooth, rhythmic strokes to stimulate circulation and release tension.
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Vibrational sounds guide you into a state of deep relaxation and restoration. Available as a 15-minute enhancement to any session for a truly immersive healing experience.
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Client Experiences
“This was so much more than a massage. Michael is a gifted practitioner who truly understands the body. I left feeling completely transformed — lighter, more aligned, and deeply relaxed.”
“Michael is a wizard and an artist. His healing space is beautiful, warm, and inviting. The session was unlike anything I’ve experienced — truly therapeutic and deeply intuitive.”
“Michael really focuses on the areas where you hold tension. He listened to exactly what I needed and even introduced me to cupping, which was incredible. Can’t recommend him enough.”
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about massage therapy and bodywork at Zen Fox Healing Arts in Asheville, NC.
Zen Fox Healing Arts offers integrative massage therapy, Traditional Thai massage, cupping and gua sha, and sound healing. Each session is fully customized and may include trigger point therapy, myofascial release, hot stones, Reiki, and breathwork. Sessions are available in 60, 75, 90, and 120 minute durations.
Zen Fox Healing Arts is located at 27 Coffey Circle in West Asheville, NC 28806. The studio is off Brevard Road in the Bent Creek area, near the North Carolina Arboretum, Biltmore Park, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. House call appointments are also available throughout the greater Asheville area.
You can book a massage appointment online through the Zen Fox Healing Arts scheduling page. You can also call Michael directly at (804) 658-7349 or email zenfox247@gmail.com. Regular hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 5pm, with other times available by request.
Integrative massage therapy is a holistic approach that combines multiple bodywork modalities into a single customized session. At Zen Fox Healing Arts, Michael Fox blends techniques including trigger point therapy, myofascial release, Swedish massage, gua sha, table Thai, hot stones, Reiki, and sound healing — all tailored to your body's specific needs.
Yes, Zen Fox Healing Arts offers Traditional Thai massage in Asheville, NC. Often called "Lazy Person's Yoga," Thai massage combines massage, assisted yoga stretches, mindfulness, and breathwork. Sessions are performed on a traditional Thai floor mat and are available in 60, 75, 90, and 120 minute durations. Wear flexible, comfortable clothing.
Cupping therapy is an ancient healing technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It uses suction cups placed on the skin to increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and release deep muscular tension. At Zen Fox Healing Arts in Asheville, cupping is often combined with gua sha — smooth, rhythmic strokes that stimulate circulation along meridian pathways. Both are available as enhancements to any massage session.
Yes, Michael Fox offers house call massage appointments throughout the Asheville area, including South Asheville, Bent Creek, Biltmore Park, Arden, and surrounding communities. Chair massage for events and corporate wellness is also available. Contact Michael at (804) 658-7349 or zenfox247@gmail.com to schedule an in-home session.
During your first session at Zen Fox Healing Arts, Michael will discuss your health history, areas of tension, and wellness goals. The studio is a warm, intentional healing space in his West Asheville home off Brevard Road. Sessions begin with a moment of stillness and presence. Michael uses an intuitive approach, drawing from multiple modalities to create a session tailored entirely to your needs.
Yes — Zen Fox Healing Arts is located just minutes from the North Carolina Arboretum in West Asheville. Michael Fox, LMBT #18382, operates his home-studio off Brevard Road in the Bent Creek area. The studio is also convenient to Biltmore Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Tanger Outlet Mall.
Zen Fox Healing Arts serves clients throughout the greater Asheville area from its studio in West Asheville. The studio is conveniently located for residents of Bent Creek, Biltmore Park, Arden, South Asheville, and the Brevard Road corridor. House call massage appointments are available across Asheville and Buncombe County.
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