Our Staff
Alex
His passion lies in aiding clients through bodywork, offering relief from pain and discomfort while fostering moments of comfort and relaxation. Alex's approach to massage involves attentive listening to his clients' concerns, observing their reactions, and adapting accordingly. He specializes in relaxation, deep tissue, trigger point, sports, and myofascial massages. In his leisure time, Alex enjoys long walks with his dog, exploring new places, and occasionally indulges in binge-watching favorite shows.
Andrea
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Andrea's inspiration stemmed from her family's struggles with chronic pain. Starting her journey in pharmacy, she transitioned to massage therapy for a more hands-on and holistic healing approach. Her joy comes from positively impacting her clients' health by creating unique massage experiences that alleviate pain and induce mental and physical relaxation. Andrea specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, and trigger point massage therapies. Outside work, she relishes time with family, friends, her cat, going on walks, and runs.
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Becky
Becky is a dedicated Licensed Massage Therapist at River North Massage Therapy, deeply motivated by the positive impact massage therapy has on her clients. She excels at understanding each person's needs right from the start, using her intuitive touch to customize sessions that support their path to wellness. With a background in physical and occupational therapy, Becky combines various techniques such as geriatric massage, gua sha, sports massage, myofascial release, guided stretches, and trigger point therapy. Her nurturing approach creates a calming environment where relaxation and healing come together naturally, helping clients feel rejuvenated and restored.
Ben
Ben initially discovered massage therapy through his passion for music, recognizing how touch, attention, and feeling impact performance. Intrigued, he delved into bodywork as a means of sensitive expression. Ben approaches massage by attentively listening to client needs, adapting each stroke to achieve practical goals while ensuring full-body relaxation. He believes a great massage can enlighten clients about their body, mind, and spirit. Ben specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, and pregnancy massages, as well as trigger point therapy.
Cristina
Cristina came to her work as a massage therapist out of her lengthy experience as a performer, an athlete, and an avid practitioner of holistic wellness. A proud graduate of the New School for Massage, Cristina draws on techniques from Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, prenatal, stretching and mobilization, and Thai-Shiatsu to build customized sessions to support each client’s individual needs. Her background as a performer, runner, and cyclist have gifted her an acute awareness of the body, a great respect for pain, and a deep appreciation of healthy and nourishing indulgence. Her approach is equal parts practical and intuitive and always centered around each client’s unique needs on any given day.
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Chelsea is a proud graduate of the New School of Massage. She is a performer and dancer which sparked her interest for massage and allows her to understand anatomy and awareness of the body. Her techniques from Swedish, myofascial, deep tissue, and sports massage allows her to help each clients needs and to build a plan. She has a passion for helping clients through health and healing. In her spare time she loves spending time with her daughter and fiancé, as well as traveling.
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Courtney
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Courtney is a graduate of the New School for Massage. Her passion is relaxation and craniosacral work. Courtney loves working with clients with chronic pain, combining modalities to create a specific treatment plan. She loves working together with her clients to get to the root of any physical issue. In her spare time, Courtney loves to travel, spending time with her daughter, and attending concerts.
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Gabby
Gabby's goal of becoming a physical therapist led her to massage therapy to familiarize herself with the musculoskeletal system before pursuing a doctorate. Her client-centered approach aims for noticeable change post-session. Gabby specializes in sports, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and deep tissue massages. In her free time, she enjoys volleyball and outdoor activities.
Kate
As a bodyworker, Kate aspires to give every individual the care and compassion they deserve. She honors and embraces the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Her deep understanding of anatomy and physiology allows her to tailor each session to address specific issues and promote overall wellness. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of touch and the healing benefits of massage therapy on the human body —helping clients to achieve a greater sense of balance and harmony within themselves. Kate specializes in Swedish, relaxation, trigger point, and myofascial release massage. Outside of work, she enjoys making pottery, baking, and going to the movie theater.
Kevin
Kevin is passionate about applying his acquired knowledge in environments promoting health and healing, much like River North Massage. While consistently broadening his expertise, Kevin excels in Swedish, pregnancy, and sports massage. Beyond his professional life, he treasures moments spent with his wife and their ten-month-old son. He is also musically inclined, playing multiple instruments, and maintains a strong interest in various sports.
Lara
Lara's bodywork techniques range from gentle to deep, targeting fascia and muscles using diverse methods to create a sense of being 'at home' in one's body. Certified in Prenatal massage and experienced in addressing various client conditions, Lara's client-focused approach involves assessing soft tissue issues throughout the body to aid relaxation and improved function. A member of AMBP, Lara graduated from the New School for Massage, Bodywork, and Healing, demonstrating her dedication to the field.
Lupe
Lupe's path into massage therapy began after witnessing her father's successful rehabilitation from a severe stroke/brain injury. Inspired to improve people's lives, she approaches massage from both a clinical/therapeutic and relaxation perspective. Lupe excels in sports, lymphatic, trigger point, and deep tissue massage, alongside myofascial release. In her leisure, she enjoys family time, music, dance, and fitness.
Marlin
Marlin's journey into massage began during her tenure at massage therapy school. Finding joy in relieving others' physical and mental pain, she adopts a flexible approach, combining various modalities, notably myofascial and deep tissue, customized to clients' familiarity and specific needs. Proficient in lymphatic drainage, trigger point, myofascial, and deep tissue massages, Marlin also holds training in assisted stretching therapy, pregnancy, myofascial cupping, and sports massages. Outside her practice, she engages in painting, drawing, videography, photography, dancing, acting, and event participation.
Michelle
Michelle's journey began with a simple desire to assist people and her belief in the power of compassionate touch to alleviate everyday stress. Employing a client-centric approach, she specializes in Swedish and deep tissue massages, using stretching techniques to target specific muscles for attention or overall relaxation.
Natalia
Natalia's background in Exercise Science and Personal Training led her to massage therapy. Her goal is to help clients unwind, reduce pain, and feel rejuvenated. Natalia focuses on pregnancy, sports, myofascial cupping and release massages. In her leisure, she enjoys time with her husband, exercise, and laughter with loved ones.
Patrick
Patrick is a skilled and licensed massage therapist. With a deep passion for helping individuals achieve balance and tranquility in their lives, he excels in providing relaxation through expert massage techniques. For Patrick, the most rewarding aspect of his profession is building trusting relationships with his clients. By fostering open communication, he ensures each person feels comfortable and cared for, allowing them to fully relax and heal. Patrick offers a diverse range of customized massage treatments, specializing in Thai Massage, stress relief and enhanced blood circulation. His personalized therapy experiences are designed to meet each client's unique needs, promoting overall well-being and rejuvenation.
Rebekah
Rebekah is a graduate of The New School for Massage.Along with being a Licensed Massage Therapist, Rebekah is currently a professional dancer in Chicago. She uses her unique knowledge of muscles and movement to create treatment plans that are both clinical and relaxing. Rebekah’s style incorporates Swedish, deep and soft tissue manipulation to assist clients in achieving and maintaining their pain management and wellness goals.
Rose
Rose's vibrant demeanor, marked by their bright pink hair, shines through even on the dreariest days. Rose is a polymath with degrees in business, accounting, art, early childhood education, and is now pursuing Chinese medicine. Proficient in various modalities such as myofascial, trigger point, deep tissue, and cupping, their sessions are personalized to enhance bodily awareness and collaborate toward long-term health improvements. Beyond work and studies, Rose likes to engage in the movement arts, and is a medal-awarded pole competitor.
Russ
Russ majored in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Medicine at James Madison University (VA). He then graduated from the American Institute of Massage and has been licensed since 2006. His background in sports medicine motivated his quest to help people feel better and gain greater body awareness. While he prefers clients seeking relaxation over pain relief, he values the uniqueness of each individual he works with. Russ assesses pain areas comprehensively, focusing on relieving joint pressure by targeting associated muscles, enabling natural body movement. Proficient in Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy, sports, and trigger point massages, Russ is passionate about teaching massage, anatomy, and related subjects to deepen his understanding of the body's mechanisms.
Suzanne
As a licensed therapist, Suzanne was drawn to massage due to its capacity to offer pain relief and stress reduction through positive touch. Her detailed approach provides muscular relief and deep relaxation while aiming to enhance clients' body awareness. Suzanne specializes in Swedish, relaxation, deep tissue, and pregnancy massages. Beyond her practice, she holds an acting degree and has extensive experience in fundraising. She enjoys live music, hiking, and spending time with her husband and cats.
Virginia
After graduating with a massage therapy license in 2013, Virginia's joy in receiving massages fueled her passion for giving massages. She values massage for its holistic healing benefits and focuses on collaborating with clients to achieve their session goals. Virginia customizes sessions based on client preferences, emphasizing pain prevention through posture, body mechanics, and ergonomics. Proficient in trigger point, myofascial, breathwork, meditation, and aromatherapy, her experience in teaching anatomy gives her a deep understanding of human anatomy and identifying clients' problematic areas.