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Meet Ellie

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​Ellie started her practice in 1987 after completing her certification in massage therapy from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy. In 2003, she received her master's degree in Chinese medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine where she studied acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Ellie is board certified and licensed in the state of Illinois. She is also certified in Chinese reproductive medicine through the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM). She specializes in helping couples achieve healthy pregnancies using natural healing methods, as well as provide supportive therapy during Assisted Reproductive Therapy (ART).

Expertise - Having been in practice for over 30 years, Ellie specializes in a number of areas. These include chronic and acute pain syndromes, women's health issues (including infertility), migraine headaches, insomnia, stress-related conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. She holds certifications in Chinese nutritional therapy, pregnancy massage, neuromuscular massage therapy (deep tissue massage), and sports massage. Additional studies include shiatsu (Japanese-style massage), reflexology (foot massage), orthobionomy (positional release therapy), cosmetic acupuncture (also referred to as facial rejuvenation), facial massage, and aromatherapy.
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​Yoga - Ellie began her study of Iyengar yoga in 1989 and has been teaching yoga since 1996. She has studied with senior Iyengar instructors which include Lois Steinberg, Manuso Manos, Roger Eischens, Judy Landecker and Leslie Riley. Ellie is a devoted teacher and generously imparts her knowledge and skill with all of her students.  She welcomes students of all ages, shapes and sizes, race, and spiritual beliefs to join in.

Dance - Ellie is an award-winning dancer and has performed nationwide. She received a B.A. in dance from Barat College where she studied classical ballet. After college, Ellie continued her study of dance at the Lou Conte Dance Studio and went on to perform professionally in numerous dance venues.  In 2007, she danced in the Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of Salome  and was one of the featured dancers at their 2007 annual fundraiser.
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Phone: 847.864.6464
Fax: 773.672.7084
Email: bodyscape1987@gmail.com


Flossmoor Commons
​Professional Building
3235 Vollmer Rd. Suite 204
​Flossmoor, IL 60422

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Saturday: Closed
Sunday & Monday: Classes



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