Massage therapy is no longer considered a luxury in life by many, but as a necessity and very strong healing power required to live a full and productive life. The every day stressors of a job, family, relationship, and or active lifestyle can leave ones body in a weakened or frail state.  Massage therapy is offered to relieve some if not all of that burden left upon ones body

At Essence Of Life Andrea offers a healing power that will be tailored to each individual client.  Along with her greeting the client will be asked a few short but pertinent questions that will help determine what the client needs to receive from each treatment..

For those whom are afraid of Deep Tissue, don't be, as Andrea was mentioned in the Chicago magazine of December 07 for her skills and talent of Deep Tissue Massage.  Andrea has specialized in Deep Tissue for 6 years now and enjoys the satisfaction it brings to each client.  Some clients never even realize that some deep tissue may have been slipped into their Swedish Massage.  Whatever the case may be you the client will not be disappointed.

Here is a list of massage therapies offered:

Swedish- Soft tissue manipulation applied to the entire body in order to relieve stress or muscular tension.  May be used to increase flexibility and circulation.

Deep Tissue- Deeper penetration of the muscle fibers in specific areas of the body to relieve tension or chronic pain.  Each session will start with the determination of the area Deep Tissue will be applied to.  May be used to increase flexibility, align your spine and hips, and to relieve pain.

Prenatal- May be performed on women 10 weeks to after the due date.  Soft tissue manipulation along with deep tissue, in specific areas, to relieve the pressure and discomforts of pregnancy.  Performed on a special table which allows the mother to lie belly up and belly down!