Calm Massage Therapy Center
467 Roger Williams Avenue
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
847-266-4000

MASSAGE THERAPY CENTER

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Marcia O'Hara is director of the Calm Massage Therapy Center.  She graduated from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy and has been a therapist for 22 years.  Marcia is a Nationally Certified Therapist, holds an Illinois license, and is a member of the AMTA.

Marcia is nationally certified in Hot Stone Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy, as well as being a Reiki Master practitioner. She also is a board member of the Employers Educational Program Advisory Committee for Cortiva Institute. Marcia Holds a BS degree in Therapeutic Recreation with a specialty in Dance and Movement Therapy from SIU.  Her eclectic massage approach is individualized to meet the needs of each client.  Marcia strives to relieve pain and promote balance, harmony, and optimal health.

Rena Zaid, M.S., L.Ac.Dipl.Ac., is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist. In addition to her Chinese medicine education, Rena has a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences and a master's degree in counseling.  Her work stems from a deep commitment to helping people find body/mind balance in challenging situations, and to improve general health and wellbeing.

Rena trained at Midwest College of Oriental Medicine and completed a 3 year clinic internship and Clean Needle Technique certification. In addition to her formal education, she has participated in numerous continuing education programs, obtaining certification in "Acupuncture for the Cancer Patient," offered through Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; certification as a Mei Zen cosmetic acupuncture practitioner, and certification as a Laughter Yoga leader.
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Hello!  My name is Ada Ferrell.  I have been a massage therapist for almost four years.  I'm a graduate of the 2007 class of the Cortiva Institute. I am certified in prenatal massage, reflexology and hot stone massage. I also tailor my massage to your needs, including Swedish relaxation and more specific deep tissue. I am currently a Reiki level 2 practitioner, and am in the process of getting my Reiki master certification. I look forward to meeting you and helping address your health goals!

Jessie Shastal is a graduate of the Chicago College of the Healing Arts.  She is Nationally Certified by the NCBTMB, Illinois Licensed, and a member of the America Massage Therapy Association.  She decided to become a Massage Therapist after suffering from chronic back pain as a teenager and experienced the benefits of massage first hand.  She uses a combination of Swedish massage, Shiatsu, and Deep Tissue techniques to tailor each treatment to your specific needs.

Hello! My name is Erik Petersen, I'm the "Stretch Guy"! I've been an Active Isolated Stretching (A.I.S.) Therapist for 6 years. My background and training are as follows: I'm an American Council of Exercise (A.C.E.) Certified Personal Trainer, and a NCBTMB Certified A.I.S. instructor. I've spent hundreds of hours assisting Aaron Mattes (the Creator of A.I.S) at his seminars, and at his Clinic in Sarasota Fl. I've also worked on hundreds of people with a myriad of chronic/acute injuries, and athletes of all levels, with incredible results. My personal philosophy is "I want you well!" I am passionate about this work, and I look at each client as a personal challenge to figure out how I can tailor a program that will benefit them the most. Please come into this incredibly beautiful and welcoming Spa for an A.I.S. treatment; you will be amazed at how fast and effective it is for your overall holistic wellness. I look forward to meeting you! 

Susan Smolin is a certified RYT200 yoga instructor.  Susan works with people of all ages, both privately or in group.  During practice of hatha yoga postures, students are awakened to the movements of their bodies and their breath.  Susan's teachings are Iyengar inspired with specific attention to alignment and Anusara inspired as students are guided to open their hearts.  She shares the teachings of an ancient tradition and the importance of its presence in modern times.