WorkLife Massage is owned and operated by Kathryn (Kate) Heald.

Kate is an Illinois State Licensed Massage Therapist who has been successfully practicing massage therapy and bodywork within the greater McHenry County for ten (10) years.  

Kate is an experienced massage therapist, therefore , with her knowledge of anatomy, she is able to locate the source of the client's discomfort. Since muscles are interrelated, pain in one part of the body can be caused by problems in other parts. 

Kate soothes clients' aches and promotes healing. Knotted muscles relax beneath her hands, pain subsides and stress dissipates. She works at improving the circulation of blood throughout the body and to speed the removal of metabolic waste products from muscles.

Kathryn C. Heald
- State Licensed Massage Therapist
- Certified Member AMBP (Assoc. Massage & Bodyworks Professionals) since 1995
- Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork since 1998


Education:
- Oasis Center for Human Potential (State of California Approved)  Chicago, IL
  100 hours Massage Training Program, December 1995

- Racine YMCA - Racine, WI
  500 hour course of Massage Therapy covering anatomy, physiology, theory and   
  practice of massage, September 1997

- Stays current with licensure and certifications requirements by attending   
  continuing education seminars.

What credentials do licensed massage therapists have in Illinois?

Illinois licensed massage therapists have completed a massage training program, including the following:

- courses in anatomy,    
  physiology, neurology, 
  myology (study of muscles 
  and their function),
  pathology, hygiene, first aid, 
  CPR, and infection control 
  procedures

- course work, training and 
  practice in the theory and 
  techniques of both oriental 
  and western massage

In addition, Illinois massage therapists have passed the National Certification Exam in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

Massage BENEFITS
As well as being ENJOYABLE the therapeutic benefits include improved vitality and mental alertness, increased relaxation, a sense of well-being and increased ability to cope with stress.