Based in Evanston, IL, Susie serves the Chicago, Skokie, Evanston and North Shore communities working with infants, children, adolescents and women. Susie is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Labor Assistant/Doula and Certified Infant Massage Instructor with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from Michigan State University. She has been working in the wellness field since 1996 and graduated from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy and is studying Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with Dr. Michael Shea. Areas of expertise include:

Susie allows time before each therapeutic treatment to check-in with her clients and discuss their treatment goals for each session. She combines the use of Swedish Massage involving long relaxing flowing strokes, which help to increase blood circulation to soft tissue. Massage enables more oxygen and nutrients to be carried to muscles speeding up the body's own natural healing process.

Throughout the treatment Susan encourages her clients to explore their breath through guided relaxation techniques. She also incorporates supported stretching in her practice to aid in joint flexibility and increased range of motion.

Pregnancy massage focuses on the special needs of a mother-to-be as she experiences the dramatic physical and emotional changes of each trimester. Massage aids in relieving neck and back pain due to improper posture and muscle imbalances. Touch also assists circulation and reduces swelling and leg cramps.

Creating body awareness through massage therapy.
Touch is a therapeutic adjunct to professional psychological assistance for individuals suffering from Anorexia or other eating disorders. Massage research indicates lower levels of anxiety in depressed individual and an increase in self-esteem and well being. Teens and adults are able to create healthy touch boundaries in a safe and caring environment.

Susan is also an infant massage instruction for parents and teen parents. She enjoys sharing the ancient art of infant massage with families in their home. Infant massage is a unique way for parents and infant to become closer. Massage aids in relieving discomfort from colic and helps baby to learn how to self regulate.

Certified Labor Assistance includes providing emotional, educational and physical support to mothers during labor. As a doula, Susan educates parents about what to expect when laboring in a hospital, birth center or at home. She offers information about the birth process, available resources, technology and alternative methods to create a health birthing experience. Labor support involves massage, breathing, and varying positions to ease the discomfort of contractions while in labor.
Susan brings to her work creativity, enthusiasm, and the spirit of the divine feminine. She is an advocate for the wisdom within the body. This, coupled with an integrative healthcare perspective, makes working with her a deep, enriching and relaxing experience. Susan is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association, International Association for Infant Massage Instructors and the Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators.

To answer questions and schedule a treatment by appointment Susie can be reached
at 773-710-9219.

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