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Massage Therapy & Acupressure (Shiatsu)

Services

• Swedish Massage
  Relaxing and Nurturing. This uses gentle to medium pressure on the superficial layers of the muscles for general relaxation of your whole body. It helps to increase circulation, flush the lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes, and reduces stress, both emotional and physical. Oil or other lubricant is used to reduce friction during the Swedish massage or you can bring your own favorite oil for the session.
  

• Deep Tissue (Neuromuscular Therapy/Trigger Point/Myofascial Therapy)
  Anatomically specific and Therapeutic. For people who want their chronic muscle tension to be addressed in the session. Slowly and gently work into deep layers of muscle tissue by using slower strokes and more direct deep pressure or friction. Client's cooperation with breathing and movement are encouraged to release tension of muscle.
  
  
• Shiatsu Massage
  Ultimate Bodymind Experience. The ancient art of hands-on healing. The work is known for bringing you to your inner core or center by opening up blockages of energy flow (Chi flow). Acupressure stimulates related points in your system to release your tension. The pressure applied is firm yet gentle.
  
  
  
• Reflexology
  Refreshing and Balancing. Thumb or finger pressure is applied to neurological-reflex points found on the feet which corresponds to parts of body. Working on the reflex point would stimulate the corresponding parts of the body or internal organ to restore normal function and health.
  
  
• Stone Massage (sorry, currently not available)
  Welcoming and Soothing. Combining heat from hot stones and Swedish massage create relaxing effect on fatigued muscles and increase circulation.

   

• Reiki
  A healing practice originated in Japan, and a very gentle way to reduce stress. Since Reiki is not a massage, anyone (sick, injured, young, or old) can receive Reiki to relax and improve the innate ability of healing.
  
  
• Office Chair Massage
  A therapist will come to a group of people in a workplace and give a 10-20 minute massage on neck, shoulders, back, and arms.
  
  
• Party & Event Pakages Prices available upon request.
  
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• Easy Chair Massage Class
  This class will teach you not only how to give but also receive a massage in a seated position mostly on the neck and shoulder areas. Through hands-on practice in class, you will learn how to apply basic Western and Eastern massage techniques safely and effectively. We will also cover acupressure points for headaches and sinus problems. Class is offered through McHenry County College. Please call 815-455-8588 to register.
  
  
  
  

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Fees

Location and Hours

• 56 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014( http://www.mapquest.com/ )
  2 minutes by foot from Metro Train Station
  
  
  
• Wedneday - Saturday (By Appointment)
  
  
  

Appointments

By phone : (815) 823-2336

By e-mail: masako@p2wellness.com

Personal Profile

Masako Takahashi is a nationally certified massage therapist (NCTMB) ( http://www.ncbtmb.com/ ) and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association ( http://www.amtamassage.org/ ).

She is a graduate of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy ( http://www.csmt.com/ ) and has been practicing in the Crystal Lake & Woodstock areas. She is also certified for Myofascial Massage Therapy.

She has been practicing Tai Chi since 1990. If you are interested in learning about the benefits of Tai Chi for your health, please feel free to ask her or join the free sessions.

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