Massage Therapy Services

Variety of traditional and advanced techniques of massage therapy in Highland Park, IL

Therapeutic Kneads offers a variety of traditional and advanced techniques of massage therapy, addressing many health concerns. Our massage therapists use blended techniques that are personalized for you for pain and stress relief.

Many of our services are designed to be a part of a regular health regimen that will enhance your overall well-being for weeks and months to come. Men, women, children, athletes, and seniors can benefit from our massage therapy services that are carefully combined to help you feel better.

Swedish massage is renowned for its numerous health benefits. This soothing and therapeutic massage technique incorporates long, flowing strokes and gentle kneading, promoting deep relaxation and stress reduction. Beyond its relaxation benefits, Swedish massage can also improve blood circulation, enhance flexibility, and alleviate muscle tension and pain. It aids in reducing inflammation, boosting the immune system, and fostering an overall sense of well-being. Whether you’re seeking relief from stress, muscle discomfort, or simply a moment of relaxation, Swedish massage can be a fantastic choice to enhance both your physical and mental health.

Sports massage offers a multitude of benefits for athletes and active individuals. Recovery from sports injury(s) and performance-enhancing therapy to relieve overworked muscles.  Whether you’re a professional athlete or a fitness enthusiast, sports massage is a valuable tool in achieving peak physical condition and maintaining overall well-being.

Deep tissue massage offers a wealth of therapeutic benefits for those seeking relief from chronic pain and tension. By targeting the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, this technique can effectively break down adhesions and knots, restoring mobility and reducing stiffness. Deep tissue massage is particularly beneficial for individuals with chronic conditions like back pain, neck pain, and muscle pain or tightness. It also aids in improving posture, increasing flexibility, and enhancing circulation, which helps in the healing process. Beyond the physical benefits, this massage type can alleviate stress and promote relaxation, making it a powerful tool for overall well-being. It allows the tissue to unwind slowly and is not to be confused with “firm pressure”. If you haven’t had a massage in a while or are in a state of pain or inflammation, deep tissue techniques may need to be introduced gradually.

Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive technique that offers a wide range of holistic benefits.  An energy-based, lighter approach to headaches and back pain from spinal conditions that is gentle and relaxing, yet effective. Beyond physical ailments, it can provide relief from emotional and psychological stress, making it a valuable tool for achieving a sense of balance and well-being. Unlike other massage techniques, Craniosacral seeks to balance the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and neurological impulses by reducing adhesions in the cranial plates and spinal cord, creating a recalibration of nervous system and a calmness from within. Performed with clothes on, no oil, yet very relaxing and restorative.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Moderate, rhythmic massage that seeks to cleanse the lymphatic system and reduce edema caused by surgery or an illness. 

Hot Stone Massage

Heated, smooth stones are maneuvered strategically to melt away tension and trigger points for a deeply relaxing and comforting treatment.

Myofascial Release

Slow milking of the superficial layers of tissue that coaxes deeper layers of connective tissue to unwind and release the binding from within.

Neuromuscular Therapy

Chronic nerve pain can be reset with a combination of stretching and Trigger Point techniques. This systematic style that seeks to recreate new pathways to feeling better.

Himalayan Hot Stone Massage

From the Primal Sea, where all life originated, Himalayan salt provides added benefits compared to traditional hot stone massage using basalt stones.

Trigger Point Therapy

Knotted muscles need specific work with fingertips and thumbs to get the adhesions to loosen, creating a smooth movement of tissue and relieving pain.
Balance the energy throughout your whole body with acupressure-style treatment to feet/hands to create an overall relaxing experience.

Bamboo Fusion Massage

A deeply therapeutic massage that incorporates heated bamboo massage sticks to roll out tension while blending Swedish massage techniques for a perfect combination of deep tissue relaxation.
When physical touch is not an option, the energy balance can be achieved with just a simple laying on of hands to bring the spiritual, mind, and body back to oneness.

Technology has created a tape that adheres to the skin and creates a gentle massaging of the connective tissue and lymphatics to help your massage treatment last longer.

Pregnancy Massage

Mothers-to-be need to relieve stress for two – side-lying and semi-recumbent support will help create a more restful sleep and relieve the discomforts of the rapid changes that can create soreness and even pain, allowing you to enjoy any stage of your pregnancy.

Chair Massage

A comfortable massage chair allows access to the back and neck for a quick 15-20 minute massage to address tight muscles in the back and shoulders when you are short on time.

Negative Pressure Cupping

Instead of traditional Myofascial Release, acrylic cups using negative pressure suction on well-oiled skin to stretch the superficial layers of connective tissue to increase circulation – great for sports injuries and overuse syndromes.

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

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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

 

Bobbe

Education & Training Director, Licensed Massage Therapist

Treatment Philosophy: The opportunity to serve and help guide the massage therapy profession to become what it can be is extraordinary. Bobbe’s focus has been and continues to be helping solidify massage therapy standards of excellence and competency through development/revision of curriculum, training, orientation, observation, and performance evaluation of staff to ensure consistency. Her dedication, passion, and enthusiasm for massage therapy emanates from wanting to impart interest and reverence for the body whether she is in the role of therapist or educator. She believes the ideas of listening with heart and hands, being patient and slowing down, waiting for the process of unwinding to facilitate the body’s inherent wisdom is transformative in the therapeutic relationship.

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

  • To help people understand their body so that they can realize their potential for growth and healing.
  • To collaborate with clients who are looking for stress relief, relaxation as well as alleviating pain.

Preferred styles of massage therapy used in treatments:

  • I use an eclectic approach to performing massage treatments based on the goals of the session. I always try to release soft tissues with techniques that are easiest to receive on the body first.
  • Anatomically focused work whether the treatment is for relaxation or a specific clinical approach.
  • Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, movement/mobilization, stretch and lengthen, and techniques that promote circulation.
  • Pressure scale 4-8.

Education Licenses & Certifications:

  • Chicago School of Massage Therapy 1986
  • Licensed Massage Therapist
  • University of Illinois B.S. Physical Education 1970
  • Cortiva Education Director 2008-2013
  • Massage Therapy Technique and Musculoskeletal Anatomy Instructor 1987-Present
  • Dance/Exercise Instructor 1970-1985
  • Neuromuscular Massage Therapy Certification 1988
  • Kinesiotape
  • Sports Massage
  • MLD Certification 2016
  • Cupping 2017
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