A passion ignited in 2015 is coming into its next phase.
Leaving the first day of massage school, I had a realization. I had uncovered a passion that would grow for the rest of my life. After 6 years of providing massage therapy to people of all walks of life and expanding my skill to encompass a multitude of different kinds of patients, the next move in deepening my understanding of the human form became clear. I began my journey in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Now 4 years later, as my education comes to a close, I look to the future once again. A hunger for freedom in my practice, a need to honor my own philosophy of care, and years of experience in operational roles has lead me to pursue entrepreneurship.
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Corporeal form,
cosmic mind
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My experiences have shaped who I am today. An expert perinatal massage therapist, a doctor of acupuncture, an operational mind.
Massage Therapy
5 years of clinical experience working with marathon runners, triathletes, weekend warriors, lawyers, accountants, students, and folks from every walk of life. I spent much of my time supporting the rehabilitation of postural pain and misalignment, joint pain and surgery recovery, and the everyday headache.
My practice grew and morphed into a passion for the most precious phase of life, pregnancy. I discovered the strength and intuition of pregnant women, began to understand what their bodies are experiencing and how I could positively influence and support their physical frame through this transformation. For 5 years I have worked solely with this population and they have taught me more than I could have imagined.
Doctor of Acupuncture
In my massage practice, I noticed I would come across the same presentation in patients with similar pain. I could tell there was something more than structural dysfunction happening but I didn’t have the tools to unearth the source.
My own experiences of acupuncture had been transformative. I knew there was something about this medicine that allowed the practitioner to build a whole picture of wellness or lack there of. I was inspired and curious. Four years and 3,500 hours later, I understand what was missing.
My passion in acupuncture is women’s health, from menarche to menopause. A woman’s menstrual cycle is the greatest indicator of their overall wellness, and traditional Chinese medicine has a variety of tools to care for this staple of womanhood.
Operational Mind
Within my years as a massage therapist, I was operating with a managerial function as well. I managed 15 therapists across 12 locations for one of Chicagoland’s most prominent integrative health practices. I interviewed, hired, and trained therapists, taught marketing skills, client retention tools, and launched new offerings to patients.
I have spent the last 3 years gleaning everything from the women around me who have succeed in these spaces. Learning the science behind the art, the functional side of a business and industry that has provided me the gateway to the passion of my career. I am constantly learning and growing, working towards fulfilling the role of entrepreneur.
Client Reviews
“One of the best massages I’ve ever had! I’m 3 months postpartum and this was such a healing experience. Couldn’t recommend enough!”
— Postpartum Massage client“Communication was top-notch and the final outcome was even better than we imagined. A great experience all around.”
— Former Customer“Victoria was amazing and targeted all the problem areas I have with such a natural approach. You can tell she’s been doing this for years. She focused on all areas of my back, neck, put the perfect amount of pressure on all areas including my legs (which I didn’t realize how bad I needed!). The scalp & foot massage was such a relaxing finish… I felt like all the tension I was holding onto just drifted away. Thanks so much Victoria and I can’t wait to come back for my next session!”
-- Prenatal Massage client