Meet Our Therapists & Instructors
Chris, LMBT #9156
Originally from England, Chris moved to the U.S. in 1999 and became licensed in 2009. His sessions blend relaxation massage, focused deep tissue, and assisted stretching — always tailored to your body’s unique needs.
As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Chris specializes in helping clients who’ve tried everything else and still feel stuck. He’s committed to working with you, not on you, to create real change.
His advanced training includes:
- Muscle Release Technique®
- Burn Scar Massage
- Oncology Massage
Beyond the treatment room, Chris enjoys being a granddad, spending time with his dogs, and visiting the park with his wife.
Drake Flynt, Founder of Second Nature Gardens, Ltd. | Music Conductor | Steward of Sacred Spaces
Drake Flynt is a dedicated Qi Gong teacher and practitioner, offering private sessions at the RoelsMethod™ Pain Relief Center in Winston-Salem. He has trained in Qi Gong for over three years, studying locally with a dedicated group and traveling regularly to Arizona to deepen his practice under the guidance of his master teacher. Drake brings presence, precision, and deep respect for the body’s energetic systems into every class he leads.
He is also the founder and president of Second Nature Gardens, Ltd., a landscape design and stewardship company known for creating immersive outdoor spaces that honor natural rhythms and cultural history. As the longtime caretaker of the Ellen Biddle Shipman Garden at Wake Forest University, Drake’s work is rooted in beauty, ecology, and quiet reverence.
A seasoned choral conductor, he has led ensembles like the Moramus Chorale, blending discipline and spiritual depth into his music. Across all his work—from movement to music to gardens—Drake cultivates harmony between people and place, structure and wildness, body and soul.
Emily Roels, LMBT #3957 | Co-Owner
Emily Roels, LMBT, is the Co-Owner of RoelsMethod™ Pain Relief Center and a Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist with over 20 years of professional experience. Known for her intuitive touch and structural bodywork expertise, she blends skill with presence to create truly transformative sessions.
Beyond massage, Emily is a certified sound healer, holistic health coach, and forest therapy guide, weaving these modalities together to nurture both body and spirit.
Her inspiration for healing work began early in life and has grown into a passion for helping others find relief, balance, and renewed vitality. As an approved continuing education provider, she also mentors massage therapists, empowering them with tools for both personal and professional growth.
Emily’s philosophy is simple yet powerful: every person deserves to feel cared for, supported, and inspired on their journey to wholeness.
Michael Roels, LMBT #3174 | Founder | Owner
Michael Roels is the Founder and Owner of RoelsMethod™ Pain Relief Center and the creator of RoelsMethod™ NeuroSomatic Reset, a revolutionary hands-on system designed to resolve pain at its neurological source. After surviving a life-changing car accident, Michael devoted his career to understanding the deeper connections between the brain, body, and chronic pain.
His method has helped thousands of clients move beyond temporary relief to lasting transformation. At the Center, he leads with purpose and passion, sharing his expertise with clients, therapists, and the wider community.
Booking a session with Michael offers the opportunity to experience his unique approach and life-changing work firsthand.
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Choosing the Right Service?
RoelsMethod may be right for you if:
• Pain keeps coming back
• Pain limits your activities
• You wake up hurting
YES to one or more?
Schedule a RoelsMethod treatment.
Massage is ideal for relaxation and maintenance.