Therapist Bios

Amanda is a nationally certified and licensed therapist. She graduated from CSMT* and also holds a BA in Dance. Her training includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Trigger Point, Sports, and Pregnancy massage. She is consistently attentive to the individual needs of each client and is enthusiastic about assisting people to achieve optimal health.

Amy is a nationally certified massage therapist and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.  She is a proud alumna of the Cortiva Institute-School of Massage Therapy and Marquette University.  To accommodate the changing needs of her clients, Amy combines Swedish, myofascial, neuromuscular, sports, and stretching techniques to create a soothing and therapeutic experience for all her clients.  She enjoys working with her clients to ensure their goals are established and met for each session.

Anne graduated from the New York Institute of Massage in 1999.  She is certified in LaStone Hot Stone Massage, Prenatal Massage, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Myofascial Mobilization, Reiki, Lymphatic Drainage, Trigger Point Therapy, and Sports Massage.  Anne enjoys integrating and combining different techniques into one massage for a customized, deeply relaxing experience.

Barrett is a graduate of the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in Tucson, AZ where she interned at Canyon Ranch, the University of Arizona Training Center and at Tucson Medical Center. Barrett combines deep tissue, sports massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy and stretching to help clients manage their pain, recover from injuries, and to deeply relax while receiving a therapeutic massage. She also offers Ashiastu and is specially trained in prenatal and Oncology massage.

Brian has advanced training in Myofascial, Structural Therapy, Trigger Point, and Reflexology. Brian uses his 13 years of massage practice, his clinical training under a chiropractor, and his training as a yoga instructor to quickly identify common problem areas and effectively treat those areas. Brian is a graduate of CSMT*.

Bridget uses Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point and Sports Massage techniques to create the most suitable treatment for each client.  She draws from her knowledge as a yoga instructor to work on chronic conditions and help clients increase their body awareness. She is trained in Hot Stone Massage and certified for Prenatal massage.

Cecily is a graduate of the CSMT*. To accommodate the needs of her clients, she draws from several modalities including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial and Sports massage. Cecily is also trained in Hot Stone Massage and Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy.

Christa is a Nationally Certified graduate of The Marquette School of Therapeutic Massage in Marquette, MI.  She uses Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Sports, Trigger Point, Thai and Hot Stone bodywork techniques along with a firm, nurturing touch to give you a massage that is relaxing and specific to your needs.

Debra graduated from CSMT* after a 14-year career as a ballet dancer. She enjoys incorporating a Swedish massage with movement, stretching and anatomically specific techniques. She is also trained in Sports, Infant, Pregnancy, Trigger Point and Reiki and Oncology massage techniques.

Denise is a 1994 graduate of Suncoast Center for Natural Health in Tampa, FL.  Since 2000 she maintained a private practice in Knoxville before relocating to Chicago in early 2009. Nationally Certified and a member of the AMTA, she is well versed in Swedish, Deep Tissue and  Pre-Natal Massage and Myofascial Release. It is her personal quest to honor your space and tailor your session to you. She combines her 15 years experience of many modalities while allowing her hands to intuitively determine the nature of the session will be. "When someone arrives in a state of stress and leaves smiling and blissful, I feel like I’ve made a contribution to their Well Being which reverberates into the world. That is a source of great satisfaction."

Dietmar graduated from the Austria School of Body Care in 1988. Specializing in deep relaxation massage, he incorporates Reflexology and Acupressure into his therapeutic treatments.

Eric graduated from CSMT* in '92 and has since been helping people to relieve pain, feel great and understand their bodies better. He tailors each session utilizing a variety of modalities including Swedish, Ortho-Bionomy, Neuromuscular, Trigger Point, Myofacial therapies, Cranio-Sacral and Reiki Energy work.

Fay  listens to what is important to each client before each session begins and tailors that session to meet those needs, blending various modalities: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Moist Heat Therapy, Body Mobilization Techniques, Reflexology, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Reiki, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release and Sports Massage. Fay is a 1998 graduate of CSMT, is Nationally Certified and a Licensed Massage Therapist is the states of Illinois and North Carolina.

Gene’s passion for massage comes from growing up as a professional gymnast in Russia, where therapeutic massage is widely recognized for its many benefits.  From this experience Gene deeply understands the importance of therapeutic relaxation massage for general wellness and optimal fitness.  He is dedicated to providing each client, depending on their unique needs, a massage that is therapeutic for the body and relaxing for the mind. Gene’s intuitive massage techniques include Deep Tissue, Sports, Trigger Point, Myofascial Release, Swedish and Joint Mobilization.  He is a graduate of CSMT* under the Bob King curriculum.

Genevieve’s interest in massage emerged while gathering methods to re-align the body in her career as a Theatre Artist.  She graduated from the New School for Massage in Chicago, and integrates Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Sports, Myofascial,Trigger Point techniques.  “Clients say my sessions result in pain relief with a uniquely nurtured experience. I really enjoy partnering with each client into deliciously, deep relaxation.”  She is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and is trained in Hot Stone and Prenatal massage.

Jason graduated from CSMT* in 1999. After a minor back injury during Jason’s high school years; and after tremendous success with massage therapy, he decided to pursue a career as a Certified Massage Therapist. Jason’s success today is evident in his knowledge of the muscular system, passionate work ethic and whole body approach. “It is my devotion to the technique of massage and professionalism that allows me to meet the individual needs of my clients. I specialize in Deep Tissue, Sports (Assisted Stretching) and traditional Swedish massage to relieve the bodily discomfort, daily stress and to nourish the soul.”

Jen S received her training at the CSMT* after a 13-year career in dance. She draws from a variety of techniques including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Sport and Pregnancy Massage. Each treatment is unique to the needs of each client, guiding them to pain relief, tissue release and relaxation.

Joel is a graduate of the New School of Massage Therapy in Chicago.  He is certified in Pregnancy, wedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Reflexology and Ashiatsu.  and likes to incorporate acupressure in his work.  By combining these modalities he creates a therapeutic and soothing experience.

Kate B graduated from the Morton College Massage Therapy program in 2004. Due to 10 years of dance education and training, she has a unique understanding of the anatomy. She incorporates range of movement and dynamic stretching techniques into her specific deep tissue work. Kate also uses energy based relaxation techniques during her massage sessions.

Kate W is a graduate of the Soma Institute of Chicago, specializing in clinical massage therapy that includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Sports, and Myofacial techniques. She is also certified in Prenatal and Hot Stone massage. She believes every person deserves a sincere, warm, and therapeutic touch.

Kayoko is a graduate of the SOMA Institute in Chicago. She incorporates acupressure points and reflexology with Swedish massage. She is certified in Pregnancy massage and PUSH therapy.

Kim is Nationally Certified and a graduate of Cortiva Institute (formerly CSMT*) and Eastern Illinois University.  After 10+ years working in the Corporate world she understands how stress can affect the body and overall wellness.  She believes in customizing each session, by listening intently to her clients needs that day.  She practices Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofasical Release, Trigger Point Therapy, as well as Reiki Energy work.

Lauren graduated from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 1995. By incorporating Myofascial elease with Swedish and Trigger Point therapies, Lauren is able to work layer by layer to provide deep relaxation and targeted muscle relief. She also practices Deep Tissue, Sports and Prenatal massage.

Laurie is a graduate of the CSMT*. As well as being a massage therapist, she is also a certified fitness specialist. She enjoys practicing Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pre/Perinatal, Trigger Point and Sports massage.

Lee graduated from CSMT* in 1999. Sensitive to the client’s individual needs, she relieves pain, reduces stress and restores well-being with a combination of techniques including Swedish, Sports, Stretching, Body Mobilization and Breathing. Lee is also certified in Pregnancy Massage

Lisa became certified in Massage Therapy from the Desert Institute of Healing Arts after completing her internship at Canyon Ranch Destination Spa in Tucson Arizona in 1999. She worked around the Southwest and Western United States before coming home to Chicago in 2004 where she completed aachelor of Science degree in Movement Science at the University of Illinois Chicago. With a focus on quality, nurturing massage therapy, Lisa is certified in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, and Prenatal Massage. In the spring of 2008, Lisa began her training in Structural Integration at the Rolf Institute in Boulder, Colorado. "Lisa's massage completely works through the muscles while relaxing me to the point of sleep. There is a real connection of energy in her massage." - Don

Marguerite graduated from CSMT* under the Bob King curriculum after a decade in the corporate world. She enjoys combining different modalities such Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports and Trigger Point Therapy to provide each client with the most therapeutic and relaxing massage possible. She is certified in bodywork for the childbearing year and myofascial techniques for head, neck and shoulders.  She loves to see pictures of 2 legged and 4 legged children!

Martir graduated from CSMT* in 1997. He specializes in deep relaxation sessions by integrating avariety of techniques, including Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Swedish and Sports massage.

Marzena is a graduate of The European Healing Massage Therapy School in Skokie. She is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy and Hot Stone massage. Each massage is a customized therapeutic massage for pain relief and elaxation to fit each client’s individual needs.

Michele, a CSMT* alumni, composes each massage to meet the needs of the individual, providing a relaxing, reintegrative experience focused pain relief, structural balance and internal harmony. Michele is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Sports and Ashiatsu massage therapies.

Molly is a graduate of CSMT*. Her training in Tai Chi and Qi Qong for over fifteen years with a Chinese master is what inspires her to bring vitality and balance to her massage therapy. Molly offers a versatile set of skills including "Chinese Acupressure Reflexology" as well as Swedish, deep tissue, Myofascial and Neuromuscular techniques. She is certified in Prenatal Massage and "PUSH Muscle Therapy," a specialized treatment for chronic passive muscel tension. Whether treating issues of muscular discomfort or providing deeply relaxing massage for stress relief, her first consideration is the clients preference and needs.

Noreen has been a nationally certified Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist for the last 12 years. Trained in the US, England and Spain, she offers acupuncture treatments for infertility, back pain, gastrointestinal issues and stress reduction.  She also does Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal & Hot Stone massage. Noreen customizes her massages to each client often blending relaxing and therapeutic work in such as way as to achieve maximum muscular efficiency as well as relaxation.  It is with pleasure that she can also converse in Spanish for those clients who so desire.

Nour, a graduate of the CSMT*, approaches massage in a therapeutic manner by incorporating and integrating various massage techniques. She uses her intuition on each individual client to create a state of mental and physical relaxation. Nour is also certified in Pregnancy, Hot Stone, Oncology Massage and Ashiatsu.

Philip graduated from CSMT*. Philip focuses on a combination of Deep Tissue and Swedish Relaxation Massage.  His specialties also include Head/Neck/Shoulder, Hot Stone, Reiki, and Sports Massage.

Rachel is a graduate of The New School for Massage. She takes great satisfaction in helping her clients achieve a relaxed state of mind and body by using several modalities, including Deep Tissue, Swedish, Myofascial and Sports massage.

Rae graduated from CSMT*. From her experience of 10 years of bodywork she synergistically blends Swedish, Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release techniques to create a custom therapeutic session for each client. She also offers Pregnancy, Hot Stone, Reflexology and Lymphatic Drainage

Richard understands that your daily activities create a unique combination of physical and mental stress.  He uses a blend of Deep Tissue, Sports, Clinical, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point, Swedish, and stretching techniques to address the issues that result from your specific work and workout routine.  Richard is a graduate of CSMT under Bob King’s curriculum, is certified in Prenatal and erinatal Massage and Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy, and has a background that includes dance and circus arts as well as time in Corporate America.

Sallie graduated from CSMT* in 1995. She was featured in the Chicago Magazine’s, December 2007, article, “Pamper Your Entire Being”, for her deep tissue skills with the Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy. Also, certified in Prenatal and Hot Stone Massage, her training includes Swedish, Deep Tissue and Sports Massage. She integrates this amazing skill set with other techniques to create an individual, specific and relaxing massage experience for each client. As one of our senior staff members at Urban Oasis, she also assists with the training and hiring of new therapists.

Steve received his bodywork education in New Mexico in 1996 and is National Board Certified. Steve does a customized therapeutic massage for pain relief and relaxation using, but not limited to, Swedish, Sports, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Reflexology and Shiatsu.

Suzette trained at the Cayce/Reilly School of Massage Therapy. By incorporating different modalities such as Jin Shin Do Acupressure, Swedish, Deep Tissue and Sports massage, she is able to provide the deep relaxation your mind and spirit need while achieving the physical results you desire. She is also certified in Prenatal massage.

Tai defines herself as a facilitator of self-care and personal awareness. She is dedicated to thepersonal awakening of her clients through massage. Tai holds a B.S. in Physical Education from Western Illinois and graduated from CSMT*. Her expertise includes Swedish; Deep Tissue; Sports; Prenatal and Hot Stone massage. Tai is passionate about her work and customizes her sessions to the needs of the client. "My ultimate goal in life is to change the world on massage at a time."

Tamara , a graduate of the CSMT*, integrates acupressure, Trigger Point therapy and Myofascial work into her massages. Using her knowledge and intuition, in addition to a background in dance, yoga and tai chi, she addresses the specific needs of each client to provide deep relaxation or therapeutic mssage using a variety of techniques. She is also Prenatal certified.

Tom is a graduate of the CSMT*, he brings a lot of experience to bodywork from a dancing and acting career. He is also certified in Myofascial Therapy , Reiki and La Stone Therapy. His focus is Deep Tissue relaxation.

* - Chicago School of Massage Therapy