Helen has been studying and practicing Shiatsu Massage for eleven years. She has completed 700 hours of training, and is certified from the Ohashiatsu Institute of Evanston. Helen is a member of AOBTA, is a certified Level 3 Somaveda Thai Massage Therapist, and has a degree in Naturopathy from the Clayton School of Natural Healing. Helen has also completed Level 1 and II Reiki Healing Certification. In addition to her Shiatsu and Thai Massage practice at Wellspring Integrative Medicine in Evanston, Helen practices at Pulling Down The Moon, the first and only Holistic Fertility Clinic in the country, located in downtown Chicago. Helen integrates her training in shiatsu and Thai massage into each session, allowing the client to access their inner healing abilities by releasing and balancing their energy. Emotional and physical releases can occur during a session, and the client leaves the session with a feeling of complete relaxation.

Shiatsu is a unique form of bodywork that provides the satisfaction of touch along with a profound energy-balancing experience. It is based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians, pathways within the body that channel Qi, or energy, throughout the body. Energy can get stuck along these meridians, causing illness, disease and pain, both emotional and physical. Shiatsu releases stagnation and congestion of Qi along the meridians through gentle stretching and pressure. The benefits of a shiatsu session include relief from stress, complete relaxation, a more complete connection of mind, body and spirit, greater self and body awareness, inner peace, and an increased mastery of your own health and well being. It also relieves many kinds of chronic and common problems, aches and pains. Joint pain, muscle tension, headaches, stress and fatigue can be alleviated by a Shiatsu session.

Thai Yoga Massage incorporates Hatha Yoga asanas that allow the client to experience the benefits of poses that may be difficult to achieve unsupported.

Clients receive Shiatsu and Thai Massage fully clothed on a futon on the floor. Clients wear loose, comfortable clothing, and preferably have not eaten right before the session. Each session lasts about 50 minutes, allowing time for the client to discuss any relevant issues with the practitioner after the session.