To Schedule Your Appointment
Appointments are made by contacting practitioners directly at the numbers or email addresses listed.
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Melissa AlexanderI am a 2007 graduate of Hired Hands University, in Chicago. Since then, i’ve spent several years working in Chicagoland, Florida and now my home base, Chicago. As a massage therapist, I am able to provide my clients with a therapeutic touch, getting into that unwanted stress and tension, and at the same time, providing them with a deep sense of relaxation. In my decade of work, i’ve spend a lot of time working with people who suffer from chronic pain in their neck and shoulders from sitting for long periods of time. Here at Heartwood, I provide Swedish, Deep Tissue, a combination of both, and Prenatal massage, based on what the clients’ body is calling for that day. Everyone is different so I create a massage specifically for the person that I am working with.
Credentials: LMT, RYT
Amanda TarverI came to bodywork in 2009, shortly after moving to the Chicago area. I graduated from the Cortiva Institute in 2010, and started my practice in 2011. I believe that the body is amazing and beautiful, and that we often need guidance in being kind to it. That guidance is what I bring to my clients. My goal is to help people live happier and more comfortably in their bodies through a combination of bodywork, energy work, and education. I perform what I call intuitive massage combining Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial, hot/cold therapies, trigger point therapy, and more depending on each individuals needs. For those who are embarking on pregnancy and childbirth, I offer fertility, prenatal, labor, and postpartum massage options, as well as therapeutic massage for those who are not in one of those categories. In addition to being a licensed massage therapist I am also a Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, and a birth doula. All services have virtual options available.
Credentials: LMT, RMT, CEIM
Gina Migasi, LMTGina found her true calling as a massage in 2003 when she graduated from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy. Her experience as well as passion and dedication to helping others is felt through her work and hands.
For the past 17+ years, Gina has cared for mothers through prenatal and post-natal massage. She also specializes in myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, and relaxation massage.
Areas of expertise include TMJ, hip/lower back issues, sciatica, neck and shoulder pain, migraines, carpal tunnel, and plantar fasciitis. She also works to help clear blocked energy to facilitate healing through bodywork.
Gina likes to spend her free time by traveling. One of her favorite destinations is Costa Rica. She also enjoys yoga, hiking, and anything else outdoors.
Bodyworks for VetsBodyworks for Vets Mission is to assist veterans on their road to recovery through holistic therapies that complement their current treatments. Monthly free massages or Reiki are available for Veterans to schedule at our Evanston office. Please provide Military Id or a copy of your DD214. We are part of the VA’s Community Care Network for Massage Therapy, which requires a referral from a Primary Care Doctor. Referrals will allow for more sessions. For more information, or to schedule a session, please call 312-818-9721 or visit our website at www.bodyworksforvets.org.
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