WELLNESS FOR MAKERS
Empowering creatives through education, mindful living and movement
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Say goodbye to the habits holding you back in the studio and hello to creative flow.
I teach artists how to craft movement habits that enhance posture, spark creativity, and keep you energized.
FREE MINI COURSE
Get neck & shoulder relief!
Join this free course to learn how to stretch, strengthen, and release tension in your upper body so you can feel better while creating.
Hi! I'm Missy
Graff Ballone
FOUNDER AND PODCAST HOST OF WELLNESS FOR MAKERS
I’m Missy, a lifelong artist, alignment-based yoga instructor (RYT-500), and licensed massage therapist.
I created Wellness for Makers to empower artists through mindful movement, education, and sustainable practices. With over 800+ hours of yoga training and a passion for body mechanics, I help creatives move better and feel better in their studios.
Say goodbye to the habits holding you back in the studio — and hello to creative flow.
How I Can Help
Mindful Maker Membership
Join a community of creatives who are prioritizing their well-being. Inside the Mindful Maker Membership, you’ll receive a 15-minute alignment-based movement class sent to your inbox every week for 6 months, yours to keep and return to anytime. These sessions are designed to help you reduce strain, build strength, and feel better in your body, both in and out of the studio.
Host a Virtual Workshop
Bring Wellness for Makers to your creative community! I offer engaging virtual workshops tailored to artists, makers, and educators who want to reduce injury and create more sustainably. Each session blends movement, education, and hands-on tips to support your group’s specific studio practices.
Book a 1:1 Session With Me
Get personalized support to move and create with less strain. In this private Zoom session, you’ll have the opportunity to show me your studio setup and share photos or videos of your creative process ahead of time so we can make the most of our time together. I’ll guide you through alignment-based movements tailored to your specific needs and requests, helping you feel stronger, more supported, and better in your body as you work.
CLIENT LOVE
"Missy is knowledgeable and her program is incredibly useful to makers.
She is a beautiful presenter and a wonderful resource for artists and crafters. Missy's presentation is fantastic and very engaging."
Kristen Parker, Program Manager
"Our members LOVED the Wellness for Makers workshop with Missy."
It was informative and fun. Missy is an insightful instructor and helped the participants learn simple exercises to help them avoid injury while working in clay.
Jessica Dubin, Peekskill Clay Studios
"Wellness for Makers® is a brilliant resource to help us nurture, maintain, and repair our bodies."
We spend money on tools and equipment for our studios, find ways to repair and replace the tools we need to make our work and often discount our most important tool, our bodies."
Kristin Muller, Exec. Director for Peters Valley School of Craft
"Anyone involved in the making industry, from creative professional teams to individual students, would benefit immensely from Missy’s workshop."
She is a wealth of knowledge and leads the workshop with a fun and informative atmosphere. Our team of jewelers can apply the techniques learned from this workshop to not only improve their work day but also their daily lives, allowing them to continue working on their craft in a healthy and sustainable way for their bodies."
Kasey Jorgensen, Production Manager for Melissa Joy Manning
"I know that what I’ve learned from “Precious Movements” will be a huge part of how I structure my work environment and take care of my body going forward, in my career as a jeweler.
As a jeweler who has recently been sidelined by a repetitive motion injury, learning about the proper ergonomics of my practice has become a major priority for me. I downloaded the “Precious Movements” webinar as a way to arm myself with knowledge for my eventual return to my bench. Missy’s delivery is clear and concise- I was able to listen to the audio while driving (and actually absorb it) and then return to the video at a later date to review the information again, with visuals."
Francine G., Jeweler
"Hudson River Potters was delighted to welcome Wellness for Makers to our September meeting.
Missy did not disappoint! When ceramic artists think about our health, we tend to be concerned about what we breathe. Sadly, we pay less attention to our posture and how we move. Engaging and energetic, Missy gave us practical information and introduced us to better techniques for taking care of our bodies. Not only did we learn so much, we had a great time!"
Judyth Stavans
THE PODCAST
Wellness for Makers
Honest conversations, movement tips, and expert interviews to help you feel strong and supported in your studio. Are you ready to learn the skills you need to support a lifetime of making? Then you're in the right place! My mission is to motivate and empower artists like you through education, mindful-living, and movement!
FEATURED EPISODES
Fuel Your Creativity With Holly Zajur
The Hand Titan With Madeline Arcio
When Did You Start Ignoring Your Pain Signals?
GRAB THE BOOK
Wellness for Makers: A Movement Guide for Artists
By following the 40+ exercises outlined in this book with detailed photos, you will learn the best ways to sit, stand, walk, and move to reduce your risk of injury in the studio. My goal is to help you improve your posture and reduce your risk of developing a repetitive strain injury over time. Use this as a resource to learn the actions, techniques, and best practices that will allow you to move in a way that strengthens your studio practice and body.
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