Meet Our Massage Therapists

Pam is a graduate of Soderworld Academy of the Healing Arts.  She is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reiki, Lymphatic, and Thai massage.  She feels massage therapy allows her to use her skills to aid in the healing process.  Her favorite technique is incorporating both Deep Tissue and Swedish into her massages so clients can experience the benefit of Deep Tissue, without the pain.  Pam also believes massage therapy enables healing of the mind, body, and soul.  

Heidi graduated from the Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy as valedictorian of her class.  She studied massage therapy because she wanted to know more about it after she experienced remarkable results from a chronic lower back pain injury.  Heidi has experience  in Deep Tissue, Sports, Myofascial, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish, Hot Stone, and Ice massage.  Heidi is very good with Trigger Point Therapy work.  She can quickly detect knots in the body and she works to remove the pain from the core muscle.   Heidi has studied Reflexology, herbal medicine, and Hypnotherapy as well.  She has worked in wellness environments for many years and enjoys helping others find time to care for themselves.

Cindy comes from the Wellness and Massage Training Institute.  She has performed outreach opportunities at Ronald McDonald house in Maywood, IL and Willow Falls Retirement Community in Cresthill, IL.  Cindy is trained in Swedish Massage, which is a relaxing treatment and is interested in learning other forms of energy work.  She is also certified in Hot Stone Massage and  Prenatal Massage. Cindy has a very nurturing spirit and she hopes to honor and heal all she touches.

Gwen is a graduate of Cortiva Institute Massage Therapy School.  She chose massage therapy as a profession because she has a passion to help the body heal naturally.  Gwen is great with Deep Tissue Massage.  She also has training in Sports, Myofascial Therapy, and Hydrotherapy Massage.  Her favorite modality is Neuromuscular Therapy which entails a clinical approach. Gwen is very knowledgeable about the muscle structure of the body and strives to educate her clients on improving their health and wellness.

Jennifer has a professional background in visual arts and psychology.  While earning her Master's Degree in Counseling with an Art Therapy concentration degree, she received her first professional massage.  Through her personalized treatment program, she realized the importance of a hands-on approach to healing.  For the past three years, she has worked as an Expressive Therapist helping patients in crisis, at a behavioral health hospital.

In addition to being a licensed massage therapist, Jennifer is also nationally certified.  Her favorite modalities are Deep Tissue, Swedish, Trigger Point therapy, and she is certified in Prenatal Massage.  Jennifer has a firm but gentle touch and she believes that a mind/body/spirit connection can be effectively achieved through holistic bodywork.

Christopher is a graduate of the Massage Therapy program at Everest College.  His specialty is pain relief and pain management.  He is excellent with Deep Tissue work, Trigger Point Therapy, and Sports massage.  Christopher is also trained in Hot Stones and Swedish Massage.  His  philosophy on healing is that with positive thinking, energy, and determination, anything can be healed, inside and out!

Gloria is very knowlegeable in her craft and has a lot of practical experience.  She comes from a family of Massage Therapists.  Gloria graduated from Northwestern College with the highest honors in the Massage Therapy Program.  She has had the pleasure of working along-side Chiropractors and Physical Therapists during her career.  She enjoys working in clinical environments, fitness centers, and Day Spas.  Gloria's philosophy on healing is that our minds and bodies have a natural healing ability.  Massage Therapists work as a tool to help the mind and body work through the healing process together.  Gloria is certified in Hot Stone, Prenatal, Swedish, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue, and Myofascial Therapy.