Introduction: This is not your average massage studio! I approach your overall well-being through a holistic, science-based approach.
The vibe blends 70s crochet books, crystals, tapestries, anatomy books, vintage patterns, a medical skeleton, and art. Smart lighting and multiple Sonos speakers help with setting the perfect ambience.
I pay special attention to the products used. Fresh ZeroWater with seasonal fruit and herbs is chilled and available. I create my own playlists with a focus on 1970s ambient (Bowie / Eno / Tangerine Dream ) and modern composers / film scores.
Services Provided: My hope is to inspire you with a lifelong habit of fitness and physical activity. The studio is currently offering both Massage Therapy and Personal Fitness Training.
Massage: My preferred massage style is sports deep-tissue with therapeutic stretching performed in the context of a full-body Swedish relaxation massage. Other available modalities: kinesio taping, hot stones, aromatherapy. My focus brings holistic healing with a clinical foundation of knowledge. My background in fitness training and physical therapy add an extra level of understanding to the treatments I offer.
Fitness Training: I bring together the mind and body to improve body awareness and efficiency in everyday functional movement. I offer on-the-go fitness solutions using therabands, body weight exercises, and functional movements to keep your workouts portable. I'll introduce exercises and the techniques to perform them that make for efficient and productive workouts. I help develop realistic, attainable goals, monitor your progress, and make adjustments as necessary to reach or revise those goals. When exercises are taught, cues are given to improve your form and execution of the moves. Assistance is given for anything from time management to the best running shoes for your needs. I'm happy to explain the science behind why things are working or why they aren't. I'm ACE certified, which includes both cardio and Stability/Mobility: Resistance Training. Both are necessary for health and contribute to long-term weight-loss. I'm currently completing an ACE special certification for Fuctional Exercise, as well as TRX certification (suspension system body weight exercise).
The Studio Itself: The home studio is in a rented residential property with lots of windows and sunshine. The vibe is curated 1970s style. I assemble massage therapists at festivals and outdoor pop up events: The vibe in my home reflects that. It's airy and feels like the outdoors during the summer but with comforts. This summer has felt exactly like what the Riot Fest massage tent feels like.
Getting Here: Mama Earth Massage and Wellness is a Boutique Massage / Personal Fitness Training studio in the Humboldt / Wicker Park / Logan Square neighborhood. Street parking is easily available in this pedestrian / bicycle friendly neighborhood. The studio is half a block off an entrance to the 606 bike trail and 2 blocks away from Humboldt Park itself. Divvy stations are everywhere. Either the North Avenue or Armitage bus lines can get you here, along with Logan Square / California / Western stops on the blue line all being nearby.
A note to those with balance or mobility issues: To enter, there are four 6-inch concrete steps to descend. This makes it not accessible for clients needing ramps or who have extreme balance issues. Otherwise, all nationalities, races, genders, religions, and other identities are welcome.
