Resources

Local Mind-Body Health Resources:

Peoria Insight Meditation Group - A local meditation group open to beginners

Insight Meditation Online - International resource for meditation

Illinois Valley Striders - Peoria's running club

Educational Links Regarding: Massage Therapy:

"Sports Massage - A Comprehensive Review" - A. Moraska, Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness

"Massage: A relaxing method to relieve stress and pain" - Mayo Clinic staff

"Five Surprising Benefits of Massage" - Newsweek article

"How does Prague Relax? Try Thai Massage." - New York Times article

Educational Links Regarding: General Health & Wellness:

"Sports Injuries: When to Tough It Out" - New York Times article

"Caring for Hips and Knees to Avoid Artificial Joints" - New York Times article

Books I recommend:

"How Doctors Think," by Jerome Groopman, MD - A must read for anyone, or the loved one of anyone, who is undergoing medical care, in order to understand how to better communicate with your doctors.

"Why Our Health Matters: A Vision of Medicine That Can Transform Our Future," by Andrew Weil - A good book to read if you want to be a more informed consumer of health care.

Credential Links:

State of Illinois

National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals

Chicago School of Massage Therapy

Body Therapy Associates

Thai Bodywork School of Thai Massage

Other Massage Therapists I recommend:

Carrie Kimsey in Barrington, IL

Dawn Zehr in Woodstock, IL

Jon Peterson in McHenry, IL

Sara Garvin in Somerville, MA

The Massage Therapy Center of Winnetka in Winnetka, IL