Massage Therapy in
Highland Park, IL

Drug-free Pain Relief Slow the Aging Process Speed Recovery from Injury Boost Immune System Improve Sleep Quality
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Welcome to Therapeutic Kneads

Unparalleled Expertise

Therapeutic Kneads ltd. is unique in our ability to enlighten you on how a regiment of massage therapy can lead to a well-balanced and healthier lifestyle.

Staff Training
Our dedicated staff will take the time to listen and coach you on how to maintain a well-balanced and healthier lifestyle.
Consultation & Assessment
Much like clinics our team will perform a consultation & assessment to determine which massage technique will best benefit you and address your needs.
Our team of licensed massage therapists is the most knowledgeable, highly-trained professionals who excel in treating your physical needs with massage therapy. Our expertise provides meaningful insight on every aspect of your structural and muscular health. We are confident we can help you improve your quality of life.

Client Focus

We listen, assess, document, and implement therapeutic massage programs customized to to your specific needs.

We apply proven therapeutic massage techniques and mechanics to:

Boost immune system.
Improve Circulation.
Facilitate Elimination
Reduce insomnia and improve sleep quality.
Speed recovery from injury and workout fatigue.
Reduce joint pain, arthritic pain, and inflammation.
Relieve stress, and tension, and soothe mental health.

Clinic-Like-System

Therapeutic Kneads implements a clinic-like system that creates a massage therapy plans to help you achieve drug-free pain relief and a well-balanced healthy lifestyle.

Our disciplined, one-of-a-kind, Therapeutic Kneads 5-Part system includes:

The result is a drug-free, preventive health plan that transforms your lifestyle, slows the aging process, and improves your quality of life. We build lasting relationships and facilitate a better quality of life.

Clients trust the Therapeutic Kneads system to enlighten them on what’s happening with their bodies and we partner with them as they transition through life stages.

Our Team of Licensed Massage Therapists

Sandy

Owner/President, Licensed Massage Therapist
37+ Years

Amy

Licensed Massage Therapist
9+ Years

Joseph

Licensed Massage Therapist
14+ Years

Better Relationships

Therapeutic Kneads build rewarding, long-term relationships. Our founder, professional massage therapists and support staff are passionate about massage therapy and improving your quality of life.

Our Blog

Therapeutic Kneads ltd. is unique in our ability to enlighten you on how a regiment of massage therapy can lead to a well-balanced and healthier lifestyle.

Get Your Massage “Kneads” Met

Drug-free Pain Relief Slow the Aging Process Speed Recovery from Injury Boost Immune System Improve Sleep Quality

Sandy

Owner/President, Licensed Massage Therapist

Treatment Philosophy – Deep tissue is great when appropriate.  It is up to the intuitiveness of the therapist to determine if what the client is asking for is the right thing for them at that time.  Sandy uses every opportunity to educate the client on what is going on with their body and how to achieve their health goals.  She is their partner in health and believes that it is the clients’ body that does the healing, not her personally – she is just a facilitator.

Specialties & Types of Clients best suited to their style of therapy 

  • Neuromuscular and deep tissue are her favorite techniques to use for clients who are suffering with migraine headaches, back and neck pain, hip and shoulder dysfunction.
  • She loves to be a detective to figure out what the source of the pain is and then treat the whole person, not just the area of pain.
  • She loves to stretch clients out to create length and restore posture.
  • Educating clients on home self-care is a passion and she will refer to many sources in order that clients get the care they need.

Preferred Styles of massage therapy used in treatments 

  • Deep tissue, combined with Neuromuscular, Orthopedic and broad Swedish strokes make for a deeply relaxing and therapeutic experience.
  • Works on restoring the muscles back to their original state with stretching and maybe a little Craniosacral work to ensure that the changes will take hold making clients feel new again.
  • Pressure scale 5-10.

Education Licenses & Certifications

  • Chicago School of Massage Therapy 1988
  • Licensed Massage Therapist
  • Chiropractic Assistant – Palmer Chiropractic College
  • AA Business Administration – Scott Community College
  • Pre- & Peri-Natal Massage Certification
  • Upledger Craniosacral Therapy I & II
  • Paul St. John’s Neuromuscular Therapy
  • Orthopedic Massage
  • MLD 2016, Certified Lymphatic Therapist 2019
  • Cupping 2017
  • Rock Tape 2018

 

Amy

Licensed Massage Therapist

Treatment Philosophy – Amy believes massage therapy is a beautiful form of art.  Everybody is unique and special in their own way, deserving of a customized treatment every time.  The benefits of massage are endless, ensuring any individual an improved quality of life.

Specialties & Types of Clients best suited to their style of therapy

  • Swedish/Relaxation.
  • Enjoys incorporating relaxation techniques into a massage.

Preferred styles of massage therapy used in treatments

  • General Relaxation.
  • Specific work.
  • Pressure scale 4-7.

Education Licenses & Certifications

  • First Institute Massage Therapy School – Crystal Lake 2015
  • Licensed Massage Therapist since 2022
  • Cupping 2023

Joseph

Licensed Massage Therapist

Treatment Philosophy – Joseph believes that Massage Therapists are one of only a few healthcare workers who see clients weekly/monthly and are indirectly/directly affecting quality of life.  He treats everyone as the most important person in his life.

Specialties & Types of Clients best suited to their style of therapy

  • Clients needing to relax and destress.
  • Enjoys providing deep tissue and sports massage therapy.
  • Clients with sports injuries, athletes, and those looking to complement their physical therapy with specific massage and stretching.
  • Clients who have suffered from hip/knee replacements, shoulder and low back pain.
  • Successfully works with clients who work out and have active lifestyles, as well as those new to physical fitness who are looking to manage weight loss and need additional support with massage therapy.

Preferred styles of massage therapy used in treatments

  • Post-rehab, neuromuscular, Trigger Point and myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue and stretching.
  • Pressure scale 4-8.

Education Licenses & Certifications

  • Cortiva Institute Crystal Lake 2010
  • Licensed Massage Therapist since 2010
  • Kinesiotaping 2014
  • Reflexology – 2015
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer
  • Rehab Specialist Certification in Physical Therapy 1992
  • BS in Exercise Science UIC Chicago 1997
  • BS in Psychology – Elmhurst College 1994
  • Associates in Science – Triton College 1993
  • Cupping 2023
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