Donald A.
Chicago Restorative Massage and Acupuncture
805 N Milwaukee, suite 102, Chicago, IL, 60642
Don is a licensed massage therapist and the founder of Chicago Restorative Massage, bringing hands-on experience and a deep understanding of athletic performance and recovery. As an avid runner who has completed the New York Marathon along with multiple Chicago marathons and half marathons, Don understands the physical demands placed on the body through endurance training. This firsthand experience allows him to provide highly effective sports massage in Chicago, particularly for runners and active individuals seeking improved performance, injury prevention, and recovery. Anisha, his wife and co-owner, complements the practice with a strong background in integrative healthcare. As a practicing doctor and medical acupuncturist, she brings medical insight and a holistic perspective to care. Together, they offer a comprehensive range of specialized therapeutic services, including sports massage for runners, treatment for everyday muscle pain and tension, sports-related injury recovery, oncology massage, and lymphatic drainage massage for post-surgical recovery.
Deep tissue massage is a treatment that uses slow, firm pressure to reach deeper muscle and connective tissue. Deep tissue massage is especially effective for conditions such as chronic back pain, stiff neck and shoulders, limited range of motion, and injury recovery. While deep tissue massage uses techniques similar to Swedish massage, it is performed at a slower, deeper pace with targeted pressure focusing on specific pain points. This therapy can feel more intense and cause temporary discomfort,