Not long after finishing school, Eric Billsen opened a 400 square foot massage therapy business in Grand Ledge.
Ledges Therapeutic Massage is located at 213 N. Bridge St. Owner Eric Billsen specializes in relaxation, Swedish and deep tissue massage.
“You can make people feel better just by touch,” says Billsen. “I fell in love with it (massage) and I can’t see myself doing something else.”
This is not Billsen’s first shot at business. Several years ago, he started a Lansing-based truck driving business that he’s since handed over to his father.
Billsen moved to Washington for a few years, but moved back to Michigan to be closer to his family.
“I’m a sentimental type,” he says. “I grew up here and I love having a foundation. I’ve always been really big into my family.”
Billsen says that for now, he’d like to remain a sole proprietor.
Source: Eric Billsen, Ledges Therapeutic Massage
Ivy Hughes is the managing editor of Capital Gains and can be reached here.
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