Massage services are available to members and non-members. To schedule a massage appointment call 847-229-0292.
For more information contact Heather Axton by email at
Massage Therapy
Highland Park Hospital Health & Fitness Center offers many different massage therapy services and packages to relieve your stress and aid in healing. Massage helps to create an improved sense of well-being and has been shown to:
- Reduce stress
- Boost immune function
- Promote energy and relaxation
- Improve circulation, muscle and skin tone
- Increase joint flexibility and range of motion
- Help release chronic muscle tension and pain
- Promote healing of injured muscle tissue
- Reduce arthritic discomfort
- Improve posture
Types of Massage
The massage therapists at the Highland Park Hospital Health & Fitness Center offer the following types of massage:
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Barb
Barb Koscielak
Education and Certification:
- Certification in Massage Therapy from Chicago School of Massage Therapy 2000
- Member of the American Massage Therapist Association since 2000
Areas of expertise:
- Deep Tissue
- Swedish Techniques
- Pregnancy
- Trigger Point/pressure point
- Sport Massage
- Hot Therapy/Hydrocollator
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Bonnie
Bonnie Stoelinga, LMT, NCTMB
Education and Certification:
- Certification in Massage Therapy from Chicago School of Massage Therapy 2003
- Member of the American Massage Therapist Association since 2003
Areas of expertise:
- Deep Tissue
- Hot Therapy/Hydrocollator
- Swedish techniques
- Trigger point/pressure point
Experience:
- Practicing Massage Therapy since 2003
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Brian
Brian Kier
Education and Certification:
- Certification in Massage Therapy from Chicago School of Massage Therapy 1995
- B.A in Sociology from Northeastern 1983
- Member of the American Massage Therapist Association since 1995
Areas of expertise:
- Deep Tissue
- Pregnancy massage
- Swedish techniques
- Trigger Point/pressure point
- Sport Massage
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Dorothy
Dorothy Deemer, LMT
Massage Coordinator
Education and Certification:
- Certification in Massage Therapy from Chicago School of Massage Therapy 1993
- B.S. in Computer Information Sciences from DeVry Institute of Technology 1988
- B.A. in Economics and Business from Cornell College 1983
- Member of the American Massage Therapist Association since 2002
Areas of expertise:
- Deep Tissue
- Swedish techniques
- Trigger point/pressure point
- Pregnancy
- Hot Therapy/Hydrocollator
Experience:
- Practicing Massage Therapy since 1998
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JJ
Jennifer (JJ) Novak, ATC, LMT
Education and Certification:
- Diploma in Massage Therapy from Chicago School of Massage Therapy 2004
- Nationally Certified Massage Therapist since 2004
- B.A. in Exercise and Sport Science with an emphasis in Athletic Training from Carthage College 1995
- B.A. in Psychology from CC 1995
- NATA certified Athletic Trainer since 1997
Areas of expertise:
- Deep Tissue
- Hot Therapy/Hydrocollator
- Pregnancy massage
- Swedish techniques
- Trigger Point/pressure point
Experience:
- Practicing Massage Therapy since 2004
- Fitness Specialist and Personal Trainer since 2002
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Lotti
Lotti Meier, LMT
Education and Certification
- Certification in Massage Therapy from Educating Hands School of Massage Therapy 2000
- Nationally Certified Massage Therapist since 2000
- Certified 13th Octave LaHoChi Energy Healer since 2002
Areas of expertise
- LaHoChi (Deep Energy Work)
- Swedish techniques
- Trigger Point/pressure point
- Geriatric Massage
- Therapeutic Touch Energy Healing
- Hot Therapy/Hydrocollator
- Pregnancy Massage
Experience
- Practicing Massage Therapy since 2000
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| Swedish techniquesSwedish massage refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. SM shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. It also stimulates the skin and nervous system, soothing the nerves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management. |
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| Deep TissueThis technique focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fibers of the muscles, tendons and fascia. A deep-tissue massage helps loosen muscle tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly. Because many toxins are released, it’s important to drink plenty of water after a deep tissue session to help eliminate these toxins from the body. |
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| Trigger Point/pressure pointAlso called myofascial trigger point therapy, this bodywork technique involves applying pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve
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| Hot/cold Therapy (Hydrocollator, biofreeze)Heat therapy induces vasodilation; drawing blood into the target tissues. Increased blood flow delivers needed oxygen and nutrients and removes cell wastes. The warmth decreases muscle spasm, relaxes tense muscles, relieves pain, and can increase range of motion. Cold therapy produces vasoconstriction, which stops bleeding, slows circulation reducing inflammation, muscle spasm, and pain. It also has the benefit of quickly numbing nerve receptors, and quickly reducing the discomfort. |
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| Geriatric MassageThis gentle, caring massage is used for mature clients with circulatory problems in the legs, edema, arthritis, pain and Parkinson’s disease. It relieves painful muscle and joint stiffness, and reduces mental stress and depression. (Requires a physician’s prescription.) |
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| LaHoChi (Deep Energetic work)LaHoChi is a channeled ancient high frequency hands-on healing modality that conducts universal life force and clears, balances and restores on the
physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. Illness and disease develop from energy blockages that are stored in the cells. These blockages occur as emotional and physical trauma from present and previous lifetimes. During a LaHoChi session the receiver reaches a deep relaxation where all resistance to healing is cleansed and removed. Please contact Lotti for more information. |
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Massage Schedule |
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(E/O) Lotti |
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*Brian - Any other day by appointment
E/O - Every Other week |
Appointments and Payment
Massage appointments (½ hour, 1 hour and 1½ hours) are available to both members and non-members 7 days a week.
Please contact Member Services at 847.229.0292 for the latest rates, specials and discounted packages available.
We gladly accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, personal checks and cash, plus “house charge” (for members.)
Payment is expected at or before the time of the massage. Gratuities are not included in the rates, however, they are appreciated.
Appointment Cancellations
We understand the occasional need to cancel your appointment; however, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice, or missed appointments, will be charged in full for the session.
Gift Cards
Give the gift of relaxation. Gift Cards are always available at the Member Services Desk.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 847.229.0292.