Massage Therapy.
Glow® Birth & Body transforms massage into a tailored experience for every single client.
Physical bodywork is foundational to holistic prenatal, postpartum and lifelong healthcare, and Glow® treatments promote stress relief, reduced swelling, and pain relief.
Your FSA, HSA or Insurance might cover your massage treatments - find out how HERE.
Prenatal Massage
Our award-winning deep-tissue prenatal treatments are everything. We work on cushioned hydraulic tables and cradle your evolving physique with customized bolsters for ultimate comfort.
Come in monthly (or more!) until the last 4 weeks, then weekly until birth. Treatment includes a steaming towel and organic massage oil.
Postnatal Massage
No one needs a massage more than a new mom. We’re experts in the postpartum body: Engorged breasts? We’ll add bolsters for your comfort. Sore from baby-holding and feeding? We’ll focus on the precise muscles causing you pain.
Come in as soon as you’ve figured out how to be away from baby for an hour or more - maybe that’s the week after you give birth, maybe it’s 3 months later, everyone is unique. Treatment includes a warm wheat bag for your stomach & lower back, and a research-backed blend of essential oils for tissue healing and mood lifting.
*C-Section Healing & Abdominal Massage: All of our therapists are trained to encourage organ re-alignment, increase visceral circulation and safely prevent scar tissue complications through abdominal massage. Talk to your therapist about your needs during your intake.
Non-Natal Massage
You do not have a Glow® expiration date! We treat women at any age and stage of life - in fact, only 50% of our clients are pregnant or postpartum. Whether you’re needing deep technical work or general wellness maintenance, we’re here for you. Treatment includes a steaming towel and organic massage oil. During the winter months, treatment includes a warm wheat bag for your stomach & lower back
Moon Cycle Massage
85 minutes.
Our menstrual cycle massage works with the seasonal elements, essential oils and applied heat to bring relief from period symptoms. Treatment includes a warm wheat bag for your stomach & lower back, and a research-backed blend of essential oils for menstrual support. In controlled studies, our blend of oils reduced pain and bleeding.
55 minutes | 184.
70 minutes | 205.
85 minutes | 236.
5- PACK
55 minutes | 893. ($27 off)
70 minutes | 974. ($51 off)
85 minutes | 1098. ($82 off)
Note: We do not take tips (gratuity)
Our Space.
our team.
Katie
Katie is a Chicago native with a BA in Performing Arts Management from Columbia College and a diploma from the Soma Institute for Clinical Massage Therapy (2011). As a massage therapist over the last 10 years, she has enjoyed using her clinical knowledge to help people from athletes to pregnant mamas and everyone in between.
Katie’s bodywork is deep and specific, blended together with soft strokes for a perfectly well-rounded massage experience.
Why I Love This Work
Women go through so much to grow another human and bring them into the world. If I can be a small part of making them more comfortable, I feel honored to be a part of that experience.
My Ideal Local Day
Enjoying all of the wonder that Chicago has to offer! A great meal, a walk by the lake and most definitely catching a Cubs game in the summer. I also head to the suburbs to spend time with my family including my two nephews who I adore!
Tawanna
Tawanna is a Chicago native with a bachelor's degree in Health Planning & Administration (2011) and a diploma from Cortiva Massage Institute (2014). She is also a certified Body Sculpting Technician (2021). She specializes in lymphatic drainage and post-op massage with a variety of modalities in her catalog. Tailoring treatment sessions based on the client's needs has made it a fulfilling career.
Her prenatal clients have always been a priority, and another reason she is happy to join the Glow Birth & Body team in Chicago, IL.
Why I Love This Work
I love massage and bodywork, because it's such a gratifying position. Creating change that my clients can see and feel is my happy space. Each day is always different from the last. I always want my clients to know that massage is a necessity, not a luxury.
My Ideal Local Day
My ideal local day includes family time whether it be activities at home or exploring the city. I spend my alone time writing or listening to audible, and I always make time for some true crime TV.
Shannon
Dr. Shannon Tetteh is trained in over 9 massage and Asian bodywork modalities as well as the martial and the energetic arts. He has been practicing deep tissue massage therapy since 2009 and currently has a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health Sciences.
Tetteh is engaged in creating a local community based in wellness through the healing arts of Wudang QiGong in the Southside of Chicago.
Why I Love This Work
Working to support women in their pregnancy & birth experience makes me feel honored and humbled because there are many nuances to women's health, so I have to be knowledgable and attentive so as to create the optimal healing space.
My Ideal Local Day
My ideal local day includes bike riding, stretching, and meditating outside.
Nia
Nia graduated from the Massage Institute of Memphis, TN, and in 2019, continued her studies at the Shiatsu School of Vermont, completing a Zen Shiatsu certification.
She draws on manual massage techniques, as well as Traditional Chinese Medical knowledge to tailor treatments to each individual.
Nia is currently pursuing a BA in the Sociology of Medicine.
Why I Love This Work
Working to support people in their pregnancy and birth experience is a unique privilege. This is such a dynamic time in a person’s life that is filled with the start of so many possibilities and I’m honored to be a part that journey.
My Ideal Local Day
My ideal local day includes dancing with my cats, exploring a new neighborhood, and enjoying a great meal out with my husband.
Cam
Cameron (they/them) always gravitated to healing arts. They graduated valedictorian of Soma Institute’s 2021 clinical massage therapy cohort and will complete their shiatsu training at Zen Shiatsu in November 2023. Also certified in Yoga, Cam enjoys exploring breathwork and dynamic movement outside of the treatment room.
Cam values the facilitation process of creating space and reminding the body of its innate healing abilities.
Why I Love This Work
Working to support people in their pregnancy & birth experience inspires me because working with transitions and supporting life is beautiful and humbling work.
My Ideal Local Day
My ideal local day includes drinking fresh juice in the morning, cuddling my cat, biking about the city, playing, and watching the sunset.
COURTNEY
With a BA in Gender & Women’s Studies, Courtney’s massage practice centers people in the childbearing year and beyond. As a licensed massage therapist since 2015, Courtney has vast experience that ranges from sports injury to elevated spa treatments.
Her technique is integrated, using deep tissue and slower melodic work for a truly divine session.
Why I Love This Work
I like being a massage therapist but I love being a prenatal therapist. As a mom myself, I love telling my mommies, “You are heard”. It’s not often people enjoy coming to work, but since coming to Glow, as cheesy as it sounds, I have peace of mind knowing I’m helping bring at least a moment of peace and/or relief to their day.
My Ideal Local Day
My ideal local day includes eating at a new restaurant and getting a pedicure.
CAMILLE
Camille left a thriving corporate career in marketing project management to pursue wellness education and clinical treatment as a yoga instructor and massage therapist.
As a professional dancer in the Joel Hall II dance company, she experienced the benefits of movement and massage therapy first hand and became fascinated with the resultant anatomy and postural changes.
Along the journey, she became a Doula, supporting families in the intensity and beauty of childbirth.
Why I Love This Work
Working to support women in their pregnancy & birth experience is an honor. Creating space for a woman's spiritual and sacred journey lightens her load so that she can freely relax, take a break, and feel restored in order to continue to progress on her journey.
My Ideal Local Day
My ideal local day includes taking walks, drinking matcha or smoothies (or both) and practicing yoga outdoors if possible, or heated if indoors.