Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center

1501 Busch Parkway
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 229-0292
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Massage services are available to members and non-members. To schedule a massage appointment call 847-229-0292. For more information contact Jodi Ede by email .

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:

Heidi Bonnie

Bonnie Stoelinga

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
 Dorothy

Dorothy Deemer

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
 Eunice

Eunice Lee, LMT

Education and Certification:
  • Certification in Massage Therapy from Chicago School of Massage Therapy 2004
  • B.A. in Music from University of Iowa 2003
  • Member of the American Massage Therapist Association since 2004
Areas of expertise:
  • Deep Tissue
  • Swedish techniques
  • Trigger point/pressure point
  • Pregnancy
  • Hot Therapy/Hydrocollator
  • Sports massage
Experience:
  • Practicing Massage Therapy since 2004
 JJ

Jennifer "JJ" Novak

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
 Lotti

Lotti Meier

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
 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
 Barb

Barb Koscielak

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
Deep TissueDeep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that 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 fiber’s 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. × × × ×     × ×
LaHoChi (Deep Energetic work)Our physical body is surrounded by the aura consisting of energy that vibrates at different frequencies. Physical illness manifests first in the aura as an energetic disturbance. LaHoChi, an ancient healing art, performs acupuncture in the energy field and clears energy blockages, which were caused by a variety of impacts, including difficult birth, radiation, surgery, drugs, accidents, former and present life injuries, all types of trauma, environmental toxins and genetic tendencies. LaHoChi opens and clears the chakra system, creates accelerated healing, emotional, mental physical releases and deep relaxation, which last for several days after a treatment. It promotes the body’s innate ability to heal itself.           ×    
Hot/cold Therapy (Hydrocollator, biofreeze)Heat therapy induces vasodilatation: 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. × × × × × ×   ×
Pregnancy massage w/Prego-Pillow ×   × × ×   × ×
Swedish techniquesThe term “Swedish 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. Swedish massage 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. Swedish Massage also stimulates the skin and nervous system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management.

Swedish massage was developed in the 1700’s by a Swedish doctor named Per Henrik Ling.		 × × × × × × × ×
Trigger Point/pressure pointTrigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that involves the applying of pressure to tender muscle tissue in order to relieve pain and dysfunction in other parts of the body. Massage and trigger point therapy can be performed together.

Trigger points are areas of tenderness in a muscle. There are two basic types of trigger points: active and latent. Active trigger points cause muscular pain and will refer pain and tenderness to another area of the body when pressure is applied. Latent trigger points only exhibit pain when compressed, they do not refer pain to other areas of the body. Latent trigger points are believed to be one of the causes of stiff joints and restricted range of motion of old age.

Trigger point therapy is also called myofascial trigger point therapy. It was developed by Dr. Janet Travell in the United States in the 1940s.		 × × × × × × × ×
Geriatric MassageGentle, caring massage used for mature patients with circulatory problems in the legs, edema, arthritis, pain and Parkinson’s disease. It relieves painful muscle and joint stiffness, reduces mental stress and depression. Requires a physician’s prescription.           ×   ×
Sports Massage ×     ×     × ×

Rates

Massage time is available to both members and non-members 7 days a week at the following rates.

Massage Rates

Please contact Member Services at 847.229.0292 for the latest rates.

We gladly accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, personal checks and cash. Payment is expected at or before the time of treatment.

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 Certificates

Give the gift of relaxation. Gift Certificates are always available at the Member Services Desk. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 847.229.0292.