Amado graduated from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy in December 2000. Since becoming a massage therapist, he has developed his skills by working in many areas of the field including health and fitness centers, luxury spas, chiropractic offices, and wellness centers. In 2003, Amado was featured in Allure magazine article, “Best Massages from Manhattan to Santa Monica.” Amado’s dedicated following of clients appreciate not only his skill, but his service as well. He believes that all clients deserve a personable, customized experience and he is committed to treating everyone with courtesy and respect. “Feeling good from within” is the key to a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle.

Angela describes her bodywork style as rhythmic and flowing, mixing Swedish with stretching and deep tissue for release. Trigger point work is used often, along with some craniosacral, especially when working with the head, face and neck. In addition, Angela uses manual lymphatic drainage, which reduces fluid in the tissues and moves toxins. Her training also includes foot reflexology, hot stone and shiatsu. Angela has been told her massage style feels elegant, but clients are often surprised how much pressure she can apply. She tends to favor specific work on the hips (glutes), shoulders, neck, and jaw.

Antonia is a graduate from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy and is certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. She uses an integrative approach specializing in deep tissue, Swedish, pre-natal, and hot stone.  In her work she pulls from polarity therapy, a practice that is used to assist balance within the bodies energy fields.

Arra is a nationally certified medical massage therapist with six years experience in clinical and rehabilitative massage. Arra specializes in deep tissue, trigger point, acupressure, and sports massage with a personalized focus. She is currently working on certification in Asian bodywork that will add Thai, Shiatsu, and Tui Na to her practice. Arra is a highly dedicated therapist with a passion for helping people reach their holistic well being.

Elie was drawn to massage therapy as a way to help people on their path to a positive and healthy lifestyle. She has been a licensed massage therapist (LMT) for ten years, and trained at Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College (PTMC) in Scottsdale, Arizona. She continues to study and learn, and incorporates numerous modalities into her work including: stretching, Russian medical massage, Indian head massage and compassionate touch. Her versatile work varies in pressure and technique depending on client desires, and Eli believes that if a person does not feel at ease, the benefits are lost no matter how wonderful the technique.

Edith (coming soon!)

Elizabeth K. With 8 years of experience as and esthetician and massage therapist, Elizabeth is dedicated to caring for others. She is the lead esthetician at Allyu and has been with the spa since its opening. She takes a holistic approach to her work, customizing each massage and facial she gives. Her calming presence radiates her love of natural beauty and wellness. Elizabeth is also known for her quick and proficient waxing treatments!

Freddie has been a practicing massage therapist for 9 years. As a compassionate and talented healer, he provides a customized treatment for every client.  Whether it be relief from an injury or relaxation, Freddie is exceptionally skilled in deep tissue, sports, prenatal, hot stone, and swedish massage.

Gerri is a graduate from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy and has been working full time since 2005. She is Allyu Spa’s lead massage therapist and is skilled in deep tissue, Swedish, pre-natal, hot stone, reflexology, core synchronism and Reiki. Gerri’s style is a blend of therapeutic touch and relaxing bodywork customized for each client.

Gustavo believes that massage and other forms of healing are the path to greater levels of health and happiness. Gustavo became a certified massage therapist in May 2003 from California Healing Arts College in Santa Monica, California, and has been a full-time massage therapist in Chicago since February 2009. He has been employed by luxury spas, rehab centers, chiro clinics, pain relief centers, health centers, and spa party companies. To get the most out of a massage, Gustavo has discovered three essential qualities that are needed depending on each individual’s needs. The massage should relieve chronic pain without too much pain (ie. trigger point, deep tissue, Ortho-Bionomy, myofascial, and sports massage); the session should be relaxing and therapeutic (ie. advanced Swedish, oscillation, lomi lomi, stretching and Esalen massage); and it should include energy work to relieve stubborn emotional and physical pain (ie Theta Healing, Reiki, and chakra balancing). Gustavo is also specialized in prenatal massage, and hot stone therapy, and for the massage connoisseur, he gladly offers an extended massage for two hours.

Heidi has been a massage practitioner since 2005. Her work is slow, thorough, and nurturing. Having trained in several Asian Modalities, CranioSacral, and Postural Correction, she combines these principles resulting in a deeply relaxing though therapeutic massage. She focuses on subtle changes in tissue while utilizing the rhythms of breath. Heidi is also trained in Prenatal massage with an emphasis on making space in the hips. Overall, she enjoys the opportunity to work the most neglected of muscles and is an ideal therapist for someone seeking a firm, mellow session with muscular issues beyond the back.

Maia believes that there is more wisdom in a person’s body than in all their deepest thoughts and she wishes that she could work on each client without the retraints of time.  Her sessions have been described as integrative, intuitive, and artful.  Maia enjoys working with clients to dig into and unearth the roots of pain and dis-ease by incorporating her eight plus years of massage, bodywork, yoga and indegenous healing practices.

Michele, a Chicago School of Massage Therapy alumnus, tailors massage to meet the needs of each individual. Drawing on her in-depth training and experience, she combines relaxation, deep-tissue, sports, and stretching techniques to craft a relaxing, reintegrative massage that promotes pain relief, structural balance and a heightened sense of well-being.  Michele is also certified to provide Prenatal Massage.

Nichole graduated in 2001 from The Chicago School of Massage Therapy. She has worked in resorts, spas, and health fitness centers throughout her career. Nichole brings balance and relief for clients by utilizing her intuition and exceptional expertise.  She excels at head, neck, and shoulder work, blending a variety of techniques to custom each session.

Patrick graduated from the Soma Institute in 2008. He specializes in clinical and sports massage utilizing myofascial release and trigger point techniques to address his client’s issues from chronic ailments to recent strains. His treatment goals are customized to each individual and he asserts the importance of integrating lifestyle changes with a feasible massage treatment plan.

Rebecca A graduate from the soma institute Rebecca is  a clinical massage therapist who delivers therapeutic relaxation massage by integrating various massage techniques. She provides a specific, custom and relaxing experience for each client. An intuitive therapist who believes that “Massage is a powerful tool that helps facilitate healing.” her modalities include: deep tissue, prenatal, sports, myofascial, trigger point and sweedish massage.

Roger is a graduate of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy. He specializes in therapeutic deep tissue and trigger point massage with the intention of relieving muscular pain and dysfunction. He enjoys working with clients who want to overcome on-going muscular pain and soreness in order to live happier, healthier lives. Roger has had great success helping clients who are dealing with pain, headaches, and postural dysfunction associated with office work and regular computer use.

Roshani graduated from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy in September 2007. She believes massage therapy not only brings relaxation and relief, but also helps people to heighten their body awareness. Roshani’s hopes to provide a safe and therapeutic touch to help clients on their path to wellness. She specializes in deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and Swedish massage therapy. She is also a certified prenatal massage practitioner.

Sara M. trained in massage at the Chicago School of Massage Therapy. She has been a body worker for six years and has studied a variety of modalities, including Swedish massage, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, body mobilization technique, Thai yoga massage, sports massage, hot stone therapy, and Reiki. Through listening to the body, Sara skillfully and intuitively integrates these therapies to create a deep, nurturing, and effective treatment that addresses each individual’s needs and assists in the body’s own healing power. Sara is honored to be doing this work and believes strongly in accessible bodywork to facilitate change in each individual as part of healing for the larger community.

Steve (coming soon!)