About

From Healing Hands to High-Level Strategy
Helping Massage Therapists and Purpose-Driven Professionals Build Aligned, Abundant Lives

Hi, I’m Elysia Buss, a Success Acceleration Coach, Business Consultant, and lifelong healer.

I’ve been giving massages since I was five years old. That early love for helping others led me to become a nationally certified licensed massage therapist in 2002 after attending the Ashmead School of Massage in Seattle. Since then, I’ve pursued countless continuing education courses to expand my expertise, including medical massage for the neck, low back, and extremities; trigger point therapy, sports massage, zero polarity therapy, Thai massage, pregnancy massage, craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, professional ethics, and animal massage.

I also trained at the Northwest School of Animal Massage, becoming a licensed massage therapist for both large and small animals. I hold national board certification in massage therapy, a reflection of my dedication to excellence and ethical care.

After decades of supporting clients through hands-on healing, I transitioned into coaching and consulting. In 2024, I retired from bodywork to help other massage therapists create the thriving, fulfilling businesses they deserve.

Why I Do This Work

Too many gifted massage therapists are burnt out, underpaid, and overwhelmed. They give their best to clients while struggling to stay organized, inspired, or profitable behind the scenes. I know this experience firsthand, and I’m here to change the story.

My coaching blends inner transformation with business strategy. I help you spot the gaps, strengthen your systems, elevate your client experience, and build a business that supports your vision and your wellbeing.

Whether you’re just starting your practice or feel stuck in a cycle that no longer works, we’ll create the clarity, confidence, and structure you need to thrive.

What Sets This Work Apart

This isn’t surface-level coaching. It’s deep, personalized transformation rooted in years of real-world experience. I understand massage therapy from the inside out, and I combine that with proven strategies and mindset tools to help you succeed without sacrificing your purpose or your peace.

Let’s Connect

You don’t have to do this alone.

If you’re ready to rise into your next level as a therapist, business owner, or confident leader, I’d love to support you.

🔗 Book Your Free Discovery Call and let’s explore how to bring your vision to life.

In addition to my massage therapy background, I hold a BA and Master’s degree in education, a Waldorf teaching certificate, and a postgraduate degree in equine-assisted learning. My experience as an elementary and middle school teacher taught me how to guide others through growth with structure, compassion, and lasting impact.

These foundations support my work as a transformational coach. I help clients strengthen their self-worth, create healthier boundaries, and communicate with confidence. As a result, they reduce toxic dynamics, improve relationships, and move forward with greater clarity and purpose.

To learn more about my coaching and how I can support your success, visit www.elysiabuss.com. I look forward to connecting with you.