A Journey of Wellness, Purpose, Community & Conservation
St. Michael & Company is a women-centered, faith-based health and wellness company founded in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with a growing presence in Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines.
Its story is one of continuous evolution—beginning with a deeply personal experience, growing through wellness and education, and ultimately expanding into a broader commitment to community well-being, environmental stewardship, marine conservation, and responsible ecotourism.
At the heart of that journey is one enduring belief:
“We believe in the pursuit of health and wellness in a holistic way to create transformational change.”
WHERE THE JOURNEY BEGAN
In 2017, personal experience with cancer and the realities of cancer care became an important turning point in the journey that would eventually lead to St. Michael & Company.
That experience inspired a deeper exploration of complementary approaches to wellness—looking beyond illness itself to understand how the body, mind, and spirit can be supported throughout the challenges of treatment, recovery, caregiving, and healing.
It also opened the door to a much broader understanding of wellness.
Over the years, founder Cecilia Ramirez traveled to 45 countries, experiencing different cultures and exploring global approaches to health and well-being. These experiences included nutrition, yoga, meditation, acupuncture, therapeutic massage, aromatherapy, traditional Asian healing practices, spa therapies, and nature-based approaches to restoration and renewal.
Combined with professional education and specialized wellness training, these experiences helped shape the philosophy upon which St. Michael was founded.
In 2018, St. Michael & Company was established in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
What began as a personal pursuit of health and wellness gradually became a purpose-driven company committed to helping others experience wellness in a more holistic and meaningful way.
ESSENTIAL OILS & AROMATHERAPY: THE BEGINNING
St. Michael initially began with essential oils and aromatherapy.
In 2018, the company introduced its Cancer Care and Wellness Oil Blends, inspired by its experience with cancer care and the search for complementary approaches to comfort, relaxation, and overall well-being.
Aromatherapy became an entry point into a much larger philosophy.
Through continued study and experience, St. Michael came to recognize that wellness could not be defined by a single product, treatment, or practice.
Wellness is multidimensional.
It encompasses the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and environmental dimensions of life.
That understanding would eventually guide every stage of St. Michael’s evolution.
WELLNESS WOMEN'S RETREATS
St. Michael & Company’s mission is to encourage women’s wellness and promote ways to improve their quality of life. The company acknowledges the complexity of women’s lives, the many hats they must wear in modern society, and their resiliency.
We recognize that unexpected life changes sometimes require women to abruptly change course, chart the unknown, and catch a second wind to set sail on a new course.
The company is dedicated to helping women find their passion and purpose through the art of self-discovery. In November 2022, the first women’s retreat, Catch the Wind, a goal-setting and vision board women’s retreat, was launched. Twenty-three women attended the first women’s retreat. In February 2023, the first destination women’s retreat Mindshift: Pushing Beyond Your Limits was held in the Philippines. In line with the company’s mission, the first women’s retreat for cancer survivors and caregivers Take a Breath. Celebrate was launched in June 2023.
SPECIALLY CURATED MASSAGE AND SPA
In August 2023, St. Michael Massage & Spa was opened. Serving only women, the massage and spa center is women-centered and faith-based. It is home to traditional ancient Asian massage therapies such as Shiatsu, Balinese, Thai, and Ayurvedic treatments such as Shirodhara, Abhyanga, and more.
We love signature holistic and indigenous massages, organic facials, and specially curated massage/spa treatments. Merging the elements of nature into each of its treatments for a soulful, sensorial, enriching experience creates a sense of balance and rejuvenation.
Our travels to more than 28 countries exploring wellness and various massage modalities provide an opportunity to offer holistic wellness massage and spa treatments. With our training credentials from the U.S., Philippines, Bali, Thailand, and Japan, we can provide unique, curated, and specialized Asian traditional massage and spa treatments for women.
