Tracy Somers
Licensed Massage Therapist and Bodyworker

About Tracy

I am very lucky to practice a variety of modalities, and I am grateful to be on this path! The human body is fascinating, and I love being a witness to its magic.

I am licensed by the state of Illinois, certified by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and CPR Certified.

Please view the certifications that I have received throughout my journey so far.
 

2024

Ethics for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork...Elite Learning

Gua Sha Massage...My Learning Library

2023

2022

Migraines and Tension Headaches...Dr. Bryan K. Hawley D.C.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome...Dr. Bryan K. Hawley D.C.

Working With Scoliosis...Dr. Bryan K. Hawley D.C.

Shoulder and Rotator Cuff...Dr. Bryan K. Hawley D.C.

Understanding Working with Whiplash...Dr. Bryan K. Hawley D.C.

Medical Massage...Dr. Bryan K. Hawley D.C.

Ethics Parts 1 and 2...Dr. Bryan K. Hawley D.C.

Working with Scar Tissue, Fascia and Adhesions...Dr. Bryan K. Hawley D.C.

Working with the Pelvis, Hip and Knee...Dr. Bryan K. Hawley D.C.

Working with TMJ Disorder...Dr. Bryan K. Hawley D.C.

Diabetes...Dr. Bryan K. Hawley D.C.

Essential Oils...Dr. Bryan K. Hawley D.C.

2021

From the Client's Perspective: Marketing, Policies and Ethics of Your Practice...AMTA

Taking Care of Your Taxes...AMTA

IMTRC: Anxiety Disorders and Massage Therapy...AMTA

Smart Marketing With Social Media...AMTA

Prenatal...Elements Massage

2020

Sciatica...NCBTMB

Massage Ethics...NCBTMB

"No Thumbs" Deep Tissue Massage...NCBTMB

Massage Ethics - Advanced...NCBTMB

Himalayan Salt Stone...NCBTMB

Foot Reflexology 1 & 2 : Benefits, Philosophy and the 34 Points...ABMP

Foot Reflexology 3: Hands-On Techniques...ABMP

Myofascial Techniques: Sciatica, A New Look...ABMP

Ethics: Preventing Sexual Misconduct in Massage Therapy...ABMP

Essential Oils for Body, Mind and Spirit...ABMP

2019

Quiet Reflection & Meditation Retreat...Relax4Life

Cupping Massage...NCBTMB

Intro to Reflexology...Relax4Life

Energy Medicine...Mindvalley

Orthopedic Massage: Common Injuries Workshop...Body Mind Learn Center

Massage Kidz Baby and Toddler Massage Instructor Certification...Massage Kidz

T’ai Chi Qigong Shibashi...Relax4Life

Mindfulness, Relaxation & Meditation...Relax4Life

2018

Energy Protection Training...Relax4Life

Six Healing Sounds & Chinese Health Balls...Relax4Life

Acupressure: Ten Master Points...CEU Seminars

ThetaHealing Basic DNA...ThetaHealing Institute of Knowledge

Research 101...CEU Seminars

2017

Intro to Chakras...Relax4Life

2016

Quantum Touch Level 1 Training...Relax4Life

Planning for Tomorrow to Help You Today...AMTA

Grow Your Practice: Teach Wellness Classes...AMTA

Traditional Kinesiology: The Dynamics of Human Movement...AMTA

Healthy Hands: How to Properly Take Care of Forearms, Wrists and Hands...AMTA

Massage Ramifications of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Spinal Cord...AMTA

Massage for Active Seniors...AMTA

Helping Clients Manage Migraines...AMTA

Self-Evaluation for an Ethical Practice...AMTA

A Holistic Model for Ethical Practice...AMTA

Research and Massage Therapy...AMTA

Relieving Sciatica...AMTA

2015

Prenatal Massage...Tribe Healing Arts

2014

12 Self-care Secrets--twelve steps to integrate body, mind and spirit...AMTA

Emotional Freedom Techniques: Intro to EFT, Full Level 1 Training, Intuition and  

Applied Kinesiology and Grief/Stress Release...SoderWorld Wellness Center

Taking Care of Your Taxes...AMTA

Creating Healthy Boundaries...AMTA

Basics of Research Literacy...AMTA

Ethics: Developing a Supportive Referral Network...Zen Shiatsu

2013

Clinical Trigger Points: Science/Art of Myofascial Trigger Points...Cortiva Institute

Deep Tissue Refresher...Cortiva Institute

2008

Reflexology for Stress...Cortiva Institute