Mary Raven discovered her love of massage in the summer of 1993 while she was studying music at a summer music program. Her uncle, a massage therapist, had previously taught her a few massage techniques. That summer she tried them out on her musician friends; after hours spent practicing for many days, their hands and arms were quite achy and sore. Mary's friends loved her massages, and Mary loved helping melt their aches and pains away!
Mary went on to college, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Then, while serving six years in the Illinois Army National Guard, Mary attended the Chicago School of Massage Therapy and graduated from the 16-month program in 2003 with a diploma in Professional Massage Therapy. She's been a happy and busy massage therapist ever since!
Mary is a Licensed Massage Therapist by the State of Illinois, Certified by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, and is a Professional Member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals. Mary is also Certified in Prenatal Pregnancy Massage by Carol Osborne-Sheets, and has 150 hours of intensive Thai Massage training with Chuck Duff. Altogether, Mary has over 350 hours of continuing education.
Mary has experience providing massage therapy to clients living with multiple sclerosis, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, cancer, arthritis, headaches, and recovering from injuries and surgery.
A runner and triathlete herself, Mary enjoys helping all varieties of athletes stay healthy: runners, golfers, tennis players, yogis, etc. You'll be in good hands!
Mary also enjoys cooking, gardening, and has recently taken up welding.
