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John G. Louis, LMT, CIMIFounder & Director
   
Certifications: American Massage Therapy Association
International Association of Infant Massage
Certified Infant Massage Instructor
Licensed Massage Therapist, State of Illinois
   
Massage Therapist since: 1980
   
Massage Education: Raymond Smith Evanston, Illinois
   
I tailor-make each treatment based on my client's unique needs at his/her time of service. My goal is to make a significant therapeutic change with every visit. My massage therapy career began working fulltime with professional athletes. In 1989, I founded Massage Therapy Center of Winnetka. Most recently, I served as the massage therapist for the 2005 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox baseball team. In addition to operating the clinic, I also own Acuforce International, Inc., a company that makes healthcare products.  Since 1999, I’ve served on the Advisory Board of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy and serve as a Clinical Instructor for Trinity University, Deerfield, Illinois. I’m also a columnist for Massage Today Magazine.
 

 
Kevin Wade, LMT, CINT, NMTAssistant Director
   
Certifications: American Massage Therapy Association,
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Certified Integrative Neurosomatic Therapist – Somatic Certification
Licensed Massage Therapist, State of Illinois
   
Massage Therapist since: 1999
   
Massage Education: Chicago School of Massage Therapy - Chicago, Illinois
St. John Seminars - Clearwater, Florida
Neurosomatic Educators, LLC - Clearwater, Florida
   
The massage therapy that I offer ranges from general relaxation to advanced corrective work. I specialize in Integrative Neurosomatic Therapy, the newest evolution of St. Johns Method of Neuromuscular Therapy. This treatment modality focuses on correcting the postural distortions that cause chronic pain, dysfunction and injury. By eliminating postural distortions and the resulting muscular imbalances, I help clients to return to a state of health that allows them the freedom to live life to the fullest. My confidence in this method of treatment is so great that I am an instructor for Neurosomatic Educators, LLC, teaching INT to other health professionals across the county. I have served as the Assistant Director at the clinic since 2000 and, in this capacity, work to provide the best massage experience for all of our clients.
 

 
Amy Senesac, LMT
   
Certifications: American Massage Therapy Association
Licensed Massage Therapist - State of Illinois
Certified in Pre-natal Massage
   
Massage Therapist since: 2000
   
Massage Education: Chicago School of Massage Therapy - Chicago, Illinois
Pacific School for Oriental Medicine -  - Chicago, Illinois
   
I use massage to support the body/mind in its attempt to be well and achieve homeostasis. Even though the body is incredible at coping with chronic stresses, it needs help recharging in order to prevent injury and disease. My goal is to remind the body/mind how it feels to be vibrant, whole and clear in order to activate self-healing. I would like to foster my client's daily awareness of their own bodies and have access to the joyful feeling that occurs when their energy is full and flowing. I have been part of the Massage Therapy Center of Winnetka since 2002. I practice Swedish, deep tissue and pregnancy massage and am currently a student of oriental medicine.
 

 
Felicia Holtz, LMT
   
Certifications: American Massage Therapy Association
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Pre and Perinatal Massage
Licensed Massage Therapist - State of Illinois
   
Massage Therapist since: 2000
   
Massage Education: Chicago School of Massage Therapy  - Chicago, Illinois
Upledger Institute - Palm Gardens Florida
   
I believe in treating the whole person, body, mind and soul. My hands listen to each individual to determine the best method to alleviate discomfort and achieve optimum function. I utilize a variety of techniques to achieve this goal. Cranialsacral therapy and Somatoemotional Release are gentle, effective methods of accessing the body’s self-healing mechanisms. I also use Swedish, deep tissue and neuromuscular techniques as more direct treatment approaches. I have been certified in Pre and Perinatal Massage since 2000 and enjoy working with mothers and their children. I am honored to be in this profession and I truly love to help people.
 

 
Mary Raven, LMT
   
Certifications: American Massage Therapy Association
National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Certified in Myofascial Massage Therapy
Certified in Pre-natal/Pregnancy massage
Licensed Massage Therapist - State of Illinois
   
Massage Therapist since: 2003
   
Massage Education: Chicago School of Massage Therapy - Chicago, Illinois
   
My goal is to assist my clients in achieving a higher state of health and wellness. I listen to my clients to determine if they are interested in massage for relaxation, stress reduction, pain relief, increasing postural efficiency, injury recovery, or as a part of an athletic training regimen. I use a variety of Swedish massage, muscle therapy (a.k.a. deep tissue), sports massage, and myofascial techniques to meet my clients' needs.
 

 
Mikala Dunn, LMT
   
Certifications: American Massage Therapy Association
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Licensed Massage Therapist - State of Illinois
   
Massage Therapist since: 2004
   
Massage Education: Therapeutic Bodyworks Institute - Pewaukee, Wisconsin
   
Massage is a wonderful tool for pain and stress management. Working with Swedish, myofascial, and deep tissue techniques, I like to give a massage that is both therapeutic and relaxing. The range of issues massage can address is broad, and employing these techniques makes a real difference. I talk to each client to tailor the techniques to individual needs focusing on the soft tissue manipulation that can help balance the body and mind.
 

 
Andrea Cesarotti, LMT
   
Certifications: American Massage Therapy Association
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Licensed Massage Therapist - State of Illinois
   
Massage Therapist since: 2005
   
Massage Education: The Soma Institute  - Chicago, Illinois
   
I enjoy providing therapeutic massage that relaxes the body and mind. My main influences of massage are eclectic and are based on Canadian teachings in regards to clinical massage, myofascial and trigger point therapies. I also use intuition and sense of touch to individualize treatments.
 

 
Jason Kropifko, LMT
   
Certifications: American Massage Therapy Association
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Performance Enhancement Sports Massage
Licensed Massage Therapist - State of Illinois
   
Massage Therapist since: 2004
   
Massage Education: The Soma Institute  - Chicago, Illinois
   
I listen to each client’s specific needs and try to determine a treatment plan that will best benefit their health and wellbeing. Because each client’s needs vary from one situation to another, I like to fuse together different techniques according to their needs. Some of the techniques I specialize in are: trigger point therapy, myofascial release techniques, stress and pain reduction, Swedish, sports, and deep tissue massage.
 

 
Kimberly Powers, LMT
   
Certifications: American Massage Therapy Association
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Licensed Massage Therapist - State of Illinois
   
Massage Therapist since: 2006
   
Massage Education: The Soma Institute  - Chicago, Illinois
   
My passion for massage therapy and facilitating the healing of others comes through in each treatment, custom-tailored to fit each of my client's needs. Whether my patients suffer from headaches, sinus issues, low back pain or chronic muscle tension from stress, each effective treatment creates a change in muscle tissue and assures relief by targeting the cause of the symptoms. By skillfully integrating deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, and sports massage, each therapeutic technique effectively nurtures the body, rejuvenates health and well-being, and ultimately achieving balance the body needs to heal itself. I am truly honored to be part of the healing process.
 

 
Mike Hoff, LMT
   
Certifications: American Massage Therapy Association
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Licensed Massage Therapist - State of Illinois
   
Massage Therapist since: 2004
   
Massage Education: Center for Massage & Natural Health - Asheville, North Carolina
   
I feel that a deeply effective massage experience depends on truly mindful, respectful touch. I tailor my style to meet your needs for our session, drawing on my favorite techniques from Swedish massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage, Shiatsu, and Reflexology; from the specific pain and tension relieving to the flowing and nurturing. My goal for each treatment is that you leave my table feeling better than before.
 

 

Massage Therapy Center of Winnetka
40 Green Bay Road
Winnetka, Illinois 60093
847.446.5700

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