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"My space is calm, quiet and softly sun-lit, with a profusion of green foliage and a display of fresh flowers. It is usually filled with the contented, lazy sound of birds chirping (six parakeets and two finches), as well as the murmur of water fountains, and music of your choice.
"I can give you a thoroughly relaxing full-body classical Swedish massage for stress relief and rejuvenation.
"I am also skilled at working with pain and discomfort in specific areas of the body. Using trigger point therapy, I apply pressure to the muscles, ligaments and tendons to gently but firmly encourage concentrated points of pain to release. This technique is especially effective in addressing the chronic pain and muscle contraction that accompanies fibromyalgia.
"The gentle, light-touch method of craniosacral therapy encourages the body's natural healing mechanisms to improve the operation of the central nervous systems. It also |
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strengthens the immune system's resistance to disease.
"With Myofascial Release Therapy I can apply sustained pressure at areas of fascial restrictions in order to eliminate pain and restore range and freedom of motion. I use it to treat problems as diverse as headaches, post-surgical and traumatic scarring, sports injuries and chronic fatigue.
"I have worked extensively with many, many individuals who had previously resigned themselves to living with chronic pain. I am committed to working with you to overcome your physical constrictions and restrictions and to lower your pain and discomfort levels over time."
Tom is a 1993 graduate of the nationally recognized Chicago School of Massage Therapy. He has completed additional extensive training in neuromuscular therapy (St. John's), Craniosacral therapy (Upledger), and Myofascial Release (John Barnes). He has also studied reiki, shiatsu and Feldenkrais. |
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Since his graduation
from CSMT
Tom has continuously maintained
both
a professional membership
in the
American Massage Therapy Association
and
a vibrant private practice
in Oak Park.
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