"I am in private practice as a Massage Therapist in Forest Park IL. I am also on the staff at Loyola Center for Health and Fitness in Maywood.
"I can give you a thoroughly relaxing full-body classical Swedishmassage for stress relief and rejuvenation.
"I am also skilled at working with pain and discomfort in specific areas of the body. Using trigger point therapy, I apply pressure to the muscles, ligaments and tendons to gently but firmly encourage concentrated points of pain to release. This technique is especially effective in addressing the chronic pain and muscle contraction that accompanies fibromyalgia.
"The gentle, light-touch method of craniosacral therapy encourages the body's natural healing mechanisms to improve the operation of the central nervous systems. It also strengthens the immune system's resistance to disease.
"With Myofascial Release Therapy I can apply sustained pressure at areas of fascial restrictions in order to eliminate pain and restore range and freedom of motion. I use it to treat problems as diverse as headaches, post-surgical and traumatic scarring, sports injuries and chronic fatigue.
"I have worked extensively with many, many individuals who had previously resigned themselves to living with chronic pain. I am committed to working with you to overcome your physical constrictions and restrictions and to lower your pain and discomfort levels over time.
"If you are interested, I will help you with what I like to refer to as 'body re-education': proper breathing techniques on and off the table; suggestions for physical activity to enhance the benefits of the massage session and overall well-being; and simple, gentle stretches that can be done at home to increase strength and flexibility. These are all individually tailored tools which will enable you to make consistent progress in improving your physical well-being and empower you to facilitate your own healing."
Tom is a 1993 graduate of the nationally recognized Chicago School of Massage Therapy (now Cortiva). He has completed additional extensive training in several massage modalities, including neuromuscular therapy (St. John's), Craniosacral therapy (Upledger), and Myofascial Release (John Barnes). He has also studied reiki, shiatsu, and Feldenkrais.
From 1993 - 2000 Tom worked as a lead practitioner at Alternative Health Partners (AHP) in Chicago, a renowned agency which combined alternative health modalities with traditional medicine in a holistic treatment program. He was one of a team of dedicated alternative health practitioners offering low- or no-cost care to clients throughout the Chicago area. He worked in the same capacity from 1994 -1999 at Community Response in Oak Park, where he contributed to the development of the program as well as working as a massage therapist. From 1995 - 1997 he was also part of a team of massage therapists working at Cook County Hospital's Alternative Medicine Center.
He was the lead instructor in the Massage Therapy Program at the Illinois School of Health Careers in Chicago for the 1998-99 school year. During that time he was also responsible for program and curriculum development.
Tom has had the opportunity to serve as a member of a support services team offering massage therapy to participants in several charitable fund-raising long distance biking events in various parts of the country.
Since his graduation from CSMT Tom has continuously maintained both a professional membership in the American Massage Therapy Association and a vibrant private practice in the Oak Park/Forest Park area.
He is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Illinois: License #227-004982.
$35 for one half-hour $65 for one hour $90 for one and one-half hours
These rates apply to massage sessions in Tom's treatment space in Forest Park. House calls can be arranged for a higher fee which is determined by the length of his travel time to your location.
To schedule a massage therapy session with Tom in his private practice space, please call him direct at 708.366.8915 or 708.369.8864 (cell).
In addition to his own private practice, Tom is also a Massage Therapist on staff at Loyola Center for Health and Fitness, 2160 S. 1st Avenue, Maywood IL: www.luhs.org/depts/fitness/amenities.htm.
He is available at Loyola for appointments on Tuesday at the following times:
5:00 pm 6:15 pm 7:30 pm
90-minute and two hour sessions can also be booked -- talk to the Front Desk staff for scheduling.
You do NOT need to be a health club member to arrange for a massage at Loyola with Tom. Please call Loyola directly at 708.327.2348 for fee information and to schedule a massage session.
Gift certificates are available for one hour, half-hour and 90 minute massage sessions. If you live in Oak Park, Forest Park or River Forest, a gift certificate can be delivered to your door! Outside of this area: call Tom! Put your check in the mail and he will mail a gift certificate to you.
the body itself is a screen to shield and partially reveal the Light that’s blazing inside your presence . . .
