Tracy Somers
Licensed Massage Therapist

About Tracy

I am very lucky to practice massage therapy 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 below.
 

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