Sandra S
PalmLeaf Massage & Wellness
400 W. Dundee Rd., Unit 8, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089
Sandra graduated from Harper College. She has over 4 years of experience with a variety of modalities from relaxation, therapeutic massage, and bodywork. She has worked in spas, acupuncturists, and chiropractors settings. Sandra also specialized in Lypo Therapy (Lypossage). It is an outcome-based, non-invasive body contouring treatment that may help with temporarily diminishing the look of Cellulite. Also, it improves elasticity and skin tone around the face, neck, and upper arms. A healthy, research-based treatment based on Complex Physical Therapy for Lymphedema and Myofascial Massage. In addition, she also does Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD); It is a light, skin stretching massage that helps promote the movement of lymphatic fluid out of the swollen limb (edema). Sandra is very intuitive and goes above and beyond to expand her skill sets. She continually seeks to expand her knowledge. She is currently enrolled at Zen Shiatsu School in Evanston for Reiki; Chinese medicine (to learn pressure points); And Shiatsu modalities. She is bilingual and speaks English and Spanish. Sandra says: ” I love to help clients to slow down, take a deep cleansing breath, and relaxed. Build a relationship with you to reduce stress, aches, or pains, and creating a balance for your body and mind.” Touch Style Sandra’s hand pressure ranges from light, moderate, medium, and firm to targeted muscles. Ready to help you with Any pain affecting muscle and joints Cranial (headaches, migraine, face, injuries, post-dental surgery inflammation) Neck pain, and shoulder pain Pregnancy massage, prenatal and postnatal Lypossage – Body Contouring Massage Modality Credentials Graduated from Harper College, Licensed Massage Therapist Member of Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) Swedish & Deep Tissue Cupping and Gua Sha Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Prenatal/Postanal Massage (Pregnancy) Lypo Therapy (Lypossage – Body Contouring Massage Modality)
Massage
Prenatal Massage. Please select duration: 60 min or 90 min session. Massage therapy during pregnancy is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care. It is a healthy way to reduce stress and promote overall wellness. Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts experienced during pregnancy, such as backaches, stiff neck, leg cramps, headaches, and edema (or swelling).
Lymphatic Drainage
60 mins MLD (Manual lymphatic drainage) - MLD is a gentle massage intended to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart. Each qualified therapist has specialized methods from MLD, Vodder Method, or Sato Method. All of the methods help propel and eliminate lymphatic fluids.