Our Staff

Gregg C. Gregg studied massage therapy at the New School for Massage, Bodywork, and Healing with a focus on myofascial, deep tissue, Swedish, and Asian techniques. His continuing education training has been primarily in Shiatsu for neck and low back pain, and has had several years of experience in the martial and healing arts including Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga, and Thai Massage. This background lets Gregg mold his sessions as a blend of techniques that promote relaxation and healing. Gregg has a great love for massage therapy and is caring and empathic toward his clients.

Barb B. Barb graduated from The New School for Massage in 2003. She customizes her massage sessions for wellness or pain relief by drawing on her years of clinical and spa experience, work with diverse populations and chronic conditions, and hundreds of continuing education hours in various modalities such as hand and foot reflexology, infant and pregnancy massage, acupressure, and indian head massage. She is available for soothing therapeutic massage, deep tissue, invigorating sports massage, or pregnancy massage.

Jen P. Jen believes in balance. After many years in the corporate world, she rediscovered her own balance through the study and practice of massage therapy, yoga, career counseling and health coaching. She is a graduate of The New School for Massage, and customizes integrative treatments using Swedish, deep tissue and stretching techniques to relieve stress and pain, and to promote relaxation and balance. Jen is also certified in prenatal massage.

Terry B. Terry is a graduate of The New School of Massage Bodywork and Healing. Terry brings his knowledge of anatomy, and kinesiology, to integrate Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, and Shiatsu stretching techniques for general, or condition specific massage intended to assist with musculoskeletal conditions. Terry will customize treatments, and blend techniques to accommodate specific goals of his clients, and also takes pride in performing a deep relaxing Swedish massage for relief of every day stress. Terrance is also a certified prenatal massage therapist.

AJ S. AJ graduated from the New School for Massage, Bodywork & Healing and has been working at the school since 2005. Her background before massage therapy includes competitive sports and business management, training, and development. As a young athlete, AJ benefited from massages in pre-event, post-event and as part of her overall training, fitness and wellness routine. Later as a professional in a corporate setting, AJ found the benefits of massage invaluable for stress reduction and repetitive posture and movement symptom relief. AJ uses her training to serve a wide scope of clients, specifically in stress relief, repetitive motion/posture injuries, prenatal, Thai, sports massage and many other modalities. She believes in blending these techniques to create an individualized treatment for each client, depending on what their goals are for the session.

Xochitl V. Xochitl received her BA in Liberal Arts at Sarah Lawrence College and worked in research botany before going to school for massage therapy in 2007. As an IL Licensed Massage Therapist, Xochitl has continued her education in the field of bodywork by studying Kinesio Taping (Levels 1-3), Reiki (Levels 1-2 and on-going), and Myofascial Release with John Barnes. She specializes in customized sessions that incorporate these modalities with Swedish Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Craniosacral Techniques, and Trigger Point Work to achieve physical rehabilitation while easing pain and easing the spirit.

 

Anya B. Anya is a graduate of The New School for Massage. She integrates the best of both East and West for a tailored and therapeutic session. Her advance education includes certification in Orthopedic Massage from the Orthopedic and Research Institute, Shiatsu from Zen Shiatsu Chicago, as well other eastern modalities including Tui Na and Thai massage studied in various parts of Asia. Her specialties include musculoskeletal conditions, sports (event conditioning /preventative work), and rehab. In addition to massage and bodywork, Anya is also certified as a personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. As a former athlete Anya understands the importance of bodywork and uses all of her knowledge in various modalities to encourage soft tissue health and overall well being. Currently, she is finishing up pre med courses and hopes to become a Chiropractic Orthopedist.

 

Julia M. Julia believes a healthy lifestyle includes regular massage therapy. With her love for the outdoors, scuba diving, running marathons, and participating in volunteer work, she believes variety in life leads to balance in life. Julia creates a serene environment where her clients can experience a sense of calmness, peace, and balance. To Julia, there is nothing more satisfying than her clients feeling rejuvenated after their therapeutic massage. Julia graduated from The New School for Massage & Bodywork and specializes in deep tissue, Swedish relaxation, and sports massage.

Moxxie M. Moxxie is a graduate of the New School for Massage, Bodywork and Healing. She is a nationally certified massage therapist and a certified member of the AMBP. Currently practicing Sweedish/Relaxation and Deep Tissue massage, Moxxie is very passionate about the work that she does and tailors each session to meet the individual needs of her clients. She uses intuitive touch to aid her clients with managing chronic pain, treating overused muscles and reducing the effects of daily stress. She believes that massage can be an excellent tool to help one become aware of the needs of their body, and help them tune into the subtle messages of their being, allowing for integration of the mind with the body.

 

Tom M. Tom is a graduate of the New School for Massage, Bodywork & Healing. His continuing education has been in Table Thai Massage, and Shiatsu focused on back, neck, and shoulder problems. His sessions are a fusion of those eastern modalities and Swedish, deep tissue work, neuromuscular therapy, including trigger point work and PNF style stretches and elements of craniosacral therapy. A sense of spirituality and meditation practice keeps his sessions centered and client-focused. In addition to the River North Massage Therapy Center, Tom also works at the YMCA .

 

Tara S. Tara studied massage therapy at New School for Massage, Bodywork & Healing. She specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage and trigger point therapy. Tara is a great listener and is excellent at customizing each massage to fit the client's needs. While tailoring each session from pain management to relaxation, she creates a stress free environment that ends in positive energy for both her and the client. She believes that along with exercising and eating right, massage is an important part of keeping a person's life in balance.

Janice R. Janice is a graduate of the New School for Massage, Bodywork & Healing. After years of accounting work in the corporate world, Janice decided to follow her heart and pursue studies in spirituality and, following that, in massage therapy. From Janice's perspective, mind, body, and spirit are effectively one and the same. Her focus as a massage therapist has been wellness and deep tissue massage, helping clients bring peace and tranquility in their bodies and their busy lives.

 

Gail B.. After experiencing significant improvement with her health by incorporating regular massage treatments in her wellness program, Gail decided to leave her 15 year corporate IT job & follow her passion of helping others with their wellness through professional massage therapy. She studied at The New School for Massage & Bodywork and enjoys helping her clients meet their wellness goals with Swedish relaxation, deep tissue & sports massage while integrating her knowledge & practice of breath, stretching and postural awareness.

 

 

Yazmin Y.Yazmin has been practicing massage therapy professionally for the last five years, but she learned the importance of massage and bodywork through working on her mother from a young age, and continuing on to other friends and family until she decided to make it her career. She promotes doing what you love and passing that positive energy unto others. Yazmin graduated from The New School for Massage in 2007. She specializes in therapeutic Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Pre-Natal massage, utilizing myofascial, triggerpoint and assisted stretching techniques. She helps her clients incorporate regular massage, meditative stretching and continuous self-care into an everyday routine to achieve better overall balance.