Top Massage Therapists in Illinois
Despite having a long to-do list and errands, you should definitely unwind after all of it has been crossed out. Or you can even take a break halfway through your list to give you that boost of energy to complete what’s left. Taking a break doesn’t waste your time, it naturally recharges you by maximizing your body’s capabilities as if it were only about to start working. What better way to do that than have a massage?
Massage therapists can relieve your pain, reduce stress, unwind bound-up muscles and make you feel generally better. In addition, they can also help rehabilitate injuries, improve circulation, and increase relaxation. Now who doesn’t want that?
There are a lot of kinds of massage therapy techniques today. Some therapists specialize in deep-tissue, acupressure, reflexology, orthopedic, and sports massage. You’ll surely find one type of massage that you’re most comfortable with.
We’re way ahead of you. Yup, we’ve done our research to minimize the trouble of you having to looking for a massage therapist in your area. We now give you our Top 10 Massage Therapists in Illinois!
Paulette Jeronimus
Rockford, IL
Paulette is the owner and operator of Just Breathe Therapeutic Massage. Paulette holds an Illinois state license to practice massage and is also nationally certified through NCBTMB.
Patricia Reynolds
Springfield, IL
Patricia became a Licensed Massage Therapist when she moved to the Springfield area and has been practicing massage therapy for 13 years. Patricia is greatly interested in addressing the issues our bodies face as we age. Her specialty is Integrative Massage as it incorporates all the techniques she has learned including neuromuscular, trigger point, sports, and oncology massage. She combines these with the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of massage to support a holistic mind and body approach to health.
Rena Vink
Springfield, IL
Rena is a native of Springfield and a dually licensed massage therapist in Illinois and Florida. Rena enrolled in the Massage Therapy program at the American Institute of Massage Therapy in Ft. Lauderdale and graduated in 1998. She continued her education in massage therapy at the Upledger Institute studying Craniosacral Therapy under Dr. John Upledger. Rena gears her practice toward prevention and correction of muscle and fascia irregularities and pain management. She is a Board Certified Massage Therapist with the NCBTMB, a member of the American Massage Therapy Association, and a Certified Fitness Instructor.
Karen Werner
Chicago, IL
Karen is an Illinois Licensed MassageTherapist and has been practicing massage therapy for 24 years, and opened her business in November, 2000.
Damon Thomas
Rockford, IL
Ambrosia
Chicago, IL
Dyan Jacquin
Chicago, IL
Dyan studied massage therapy at The Soma Institute – the National School for Clinical massage – and graduated in 2001 with honors. She has experience dealing with a broad array of needs, including stress reduction, pain relief, relaxation, injury treatment and fertility challenges. Dyan is a National Board Certified (NCBTMB), Illinois State Licensed Massage Therapist and a Professional Member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).
Chiffonia
Springfield, IL
Chiffonia is a licensed Massage Therapist, who joined Inner Health Spas team April 2013. She studied massage at Midwest Technical Institute, graduating with honors. She currently offers 8 modalities of massage including but not limited to: Swedish, Pregnancy, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Hot Stone, Himalayan Salt, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and AromaTouch.
Melissa Paluzzi, LMT, BCTMB, ABMP
Rockford, IL
Melissa is a nationally certified and Illinois licensed massage therapist, and is a member of ABMP. Melissa graduated from Kishwaukee College in the fall of 2004. Since opening her massage practice, she has become certified in Pregnancy, Labor and Postpartum Massage, Facial Toning Massage, Fijian “BAREFOOT” Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Myokinesthetic Technique, and most recently, the Migraine Miracle®—Cold Stone Therapy for migraine headaches.
Heather Fowler, LMT
Springfield, IL
Heather is a Licensed and Certified Massage Therapist. She has over 1500 hours of intense training in various therapeutic techniques. Heather is trained in Swedish, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Pregnancy/Infant massage, Deep Tissue, Thai massage, Tui Na, Acupressure, among other specializations. Heather is a graduate of St. Charles School of Massage Therapy, which is the only COMTA accredited massage school in the Midwest. She also is trained in providing the Moxie Facelift, something that you will not find elsewhere in Springfield. Most recently, Heather spent a year at Pacifica College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago, continuing her education further while focusing on Chinese herbal healing and other Eastern healing modalities.