A Healing Place Springfield is located at 1001 Clocktower Dr., Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704
Greg Bridges, LMT
Greg is a skilled licensed massage therapist with over 3 years experience and is trained in several techniques and modalities. He specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Cupping, and Swedish Massage. Greg also offers foot and body scrubs. He was a Top Student at MTI where he was trained. He continues to be highly requested and recommended by clients. He continuously educates himself in order to focus and center in on his clients, providing a treatment plan that will benefit their needs and desires.
Marie Nelson, LMT
Marie is an exceptional Licensed Massage Therapist with over 7 years of experience. She was trained at both the Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy and at the Mid-West Technical Institute. She specializes in Prenatal and Oncology Massage as well as Swedish, Deep Tissue and Cupping. Marie says that she became a massage therapist because she loves working with people and loved the idea of being able to help her clients live their best overall life through great healing touch. She believes (like the rest of us) that massage is an amazing tool to help heal the body and mind, while improving a person's quality of life when applied correctly and consistently. Marie is looking forward to seeing you in her treatment room!
Elliott Challandes, MA, D.div, AOBTA-CP, RMT, LMT
Elliott Challandes is the owner of A Healing Place Springfield providing integrative, complementary and alternative medicine. He is a Certified Practitioner by the American Organization of Body Therapies of Asia and specializes in Zen Shiatsu, which combines the benefits of acupuncture, massage and chiropractic care all in the same session (see more about Shiatsu), as well as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Additionally, he is Certified in the John F. Barnes' method of Myofascial Release, a Usui Reiki and Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher and a Certified Consulting Hypnotist. Elliott provides sessions offering complementary and alternative medicine which promotes holistic health, pain relief, injury recovery, deep relaxation and the integration of mind, body and spirit.
As a Zen Shiatsu Practitioner, Elliott’s treatments assist in releasing stagnation, increasing blood and fluid flow, all while allowing your body to open and expand. Shiatsu treats a variety of issues and conditions, including musculoskeletal concerns, diverse organ dysfunctions (digestion, autoimmune, sleep, energy levels, etc.) and of course, it promotes general well-being and relaxation.
As a Certified Consulting Hypnotist by the National Guild of Hypnotists, Elliott has received specialized training certificates in PTSD, Relaxation, Phobias, Grief, and Smoking Cessation. Elliott's approach is client-centered, putting you and your level of comfort at the forefront. You will always be aware and in control of your session. He will take the time to discuss with you what the reality of hypnosis is, how it works and what to expect.
As a Reiki Master / Teacher, Elliott has been trained in both Usui Reiki and Karuna Reiki® (Registration #85477) and is an Affiliate Member of the International Center for Reiki Training. Often he will combine the warm gentle energy of Reiki with a simple meditation to achieve a deeper state of relaxation which allows your body to heal, revitalize and rejuvenate.
Elliott holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Illinois College, a Master of Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati, a Zen Shiatsu Practitioner Certificate from Zen Shiatsu Chicago and a Doctor of Divinity Degree from the Sanctuary of Formative Spirituality . He has practiced for over 25 years in the areas of guided meditation, relaxation / stress reduction, goal manifestation, personal development and complementary medicine. He often facilitates exercises, workshops and events that promote self-health and the integration of mind, body and spirit in the community.
A Healing Place Springfield
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People of all backgrounds, cultures, sexual orientations and spiritual beliefs are welcome and respected at A Healing Place, Springfield.