Catherine A. Grass

Providing an integration of relaxation and clinical techniques customized to each client’s needs and preferences which may be adapted to office and/or special event settings. Catherine is a 2003 graduate from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy where she was trained in anatomy, physiology, Swedish massage, Sports massage, Trigger Point Therapy, pre-natal, complimentary applications of chair massage, spa treatments and was introduced to eastern techniques. Throughout her career she has added Myofascial massage, Deep Tissue, Craniosacral, Shiatsu, Tuina, Gua sha and Qi Gong movement and breath work. Catherine's main focus is on upper body issues offering treatments ranging anywhere from a 15 minute relaxing chair massage to 90 minute table treatments addressing TMJ, TOS and releasing the rotator cuff. Catherine also offers full body treatments ranging from 30 to 90 minutes for weekend warriors, amateur athletes, runners and triathletes.If you're not sure if massage therapy is right for you Chair massage is a great way to find out if it's right for you. What Is Chair Massage?Clients may be seated and clothedSessions focus on the upper body: neck, shoulders, scalp, upper back, forearms and wrists.- Sessions last from 15 to 30 minutes (depending on the event) On-Site Chair Massage for:Office: Employee appreciation, Health/Wellness Fairs, Corporate Client Gift...Tax SeasonEvents: Marketing campaign, Corporate Spa parties, Fundraising and event sponsorshipConvention/Trade show Chair Massage for staff, attendees and vendors.Private Events: Birthday celebrations, Anniversaries.Techniques Used in Chair massage: Massage techniques that do not need oil are used.Sports massageShiatsuAcupressure (trigger point therapy)Ayurvedic head massage(all which integrate finger/palm pressure and stretches)Body Mobilization Techniques are used as well (BMT's are where the therapist may pick up your arm and move it around)Please communicate with your therapist of any health and/or other concerns you may have about your massage. Please consider offering chair massage on appreciation days to your employees.