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About Ishman BodyCare Center & Institute

 

1. We promote positive transformation person to person.  We do this through innovative, practical and effective services and products
   that improve how people handle their health! 

2. We offer services and education in soft-tissue therapies, energy therapy, fitness, nutrition, and wellness. 

3. We also offer therapeutic self-care and fitness products that we find to be very effective and worth having.

Why see us?

 We have a special interest in person-to-person service.  We are skilled at relieving pain and balancing muscle, connective tissue and biomechanics problems.  Education is integral in everything we do, so you can expect to grow more knowledgeable as you spend time with an Ishman BodyCare Center & Institute professional. 

Our education courses and workshops are a reflection of current innovations in natural care methods.  We share our insights and developments in therapy and fitness along with current research and newly published resources.

As a client, we can help you to improve daily performance, increase your awareness, and build your self-care skills.  We also enjoy working with people, and you'll see that as you work with us! 

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Clinical and Massage Therapy Services	Health Solutions for Workplaces
Fitness and Pilates Services	Professional Continuing Education
Nutritional Services	Professional Equipment Rentals and Sales

Clinical and Massage Therapy Services Our Therapy Staff Your therapist at Ishman BodyCare Center has skills in many techniques.  We hope you will get to know us - we are individuals with training and knowledge that make our private practice innovative!  Learn More Clinical Integrative Therapies Deep Tissue Massage Fascial Link Therapy Neuromuscular Therapy Trigger Point Therapy Hydrotherapy (Hot/Cold Therapy) Infrared Light Therapy Our clinical integrative therapies listed above are used to treat pain and tension. Your therapist will evaluate your posture, range of motion, and use other assessments as needed. These sessions are appropriate for someone needing specific or overall pain relief, improved posture & circulation, and to help establish healthy, pain free function. Learn more Sports Massage & Stretch Sports massage to increase an athlete's rate of recovery and improve performance and mental focus up to 30%. Sports therapy sessions usually includes some stretching. Sessions are modified to accommodate appropriate care around competitive events as needed. Learn more Manual Lymphatic Drainage This is a gentle and relaxing drainage technique used to reduce swelling, improve detoxification, increase relaxation, provide sinus relief, reduce menstrual pain, boost recovery following surgery or injury, speed healing, reduce insomnia and boost immunity. Ask about even more benefits  Learn more! Cranial Decompression Session One-60 minutes, Session Two-90 minutes Advanced balancing of posture (session 1) and the cranial bones of the head (session 2). Useful for relieving vertigo, mood swings, migraines, depression, neck pain, visual disorders, headaches and other conditions. Please ask for details about this neuromuscular therapy method.  Learn more Pregnancy Massage Coping with stress and fatigue, easing aches and pains, and learning self-care techniques is healthy and enjoyable during a normal pregnancy. Massage therapy for the childbearing year is a wonderful way to relax, increase energy, and relieve discomfort. We pay special attention to positioning and follow both eastern and western principles for massage care. Special pregnancy cushions are provided, so mothers can lie on their bellies if they like. Additional materials available for home use. Learn more Energy Therapy Relieves stress and pain through use of energy medicine techniques including meridian therapy, chakra balancing, radiant circuits, celtic weave, and radiant circuits. Using energy testing/kinesiology, we work with your biofield to help balance patterns that create physical and emotional stress. Self care suggestions are usually also included in these sessions. Learn more Flower Essence Stress Reduction Massage The sprays used in this relaxing massage session resonate with the energy field (also known as the biofield) and the physical body to release subtle patterns that restrict our joy. This mind-body-spirit treatment uses the healing power of flower essences to release emotional blockages. It also uses essential oils to relax the physical body. Flower Essence Energy sprays work on the physical, mental and emotional well being, bringing us into touch with our inner guidance and intuition for restored harmony and balance. This session is for stress-relief and may be modified to your own preferences and tastes. Learn more Energy Balancing Aromatherapy Aromatherapy selected specifically for you is an available add-on to any session. Useful for sinus relief, stress reduction, digestion, and more. Learn more Our Massage Therapy Standards and Code of Ethics, which protect your privacy and ensure therapy services here are private and handled with excellent ethics.  Learn more

Fitness Services Pilates Reformer Session Posture and fitness session using a Pilates Reformer to balance and strengthen the body. This type of exercise strengthens and improves flexibility, and uses the core, central muscles throughout the entire session. Learn more Postural Analysis and Custom Stretching Session Beginning with an analysis of your current posture, we'll look at your skeletal structure front to back and side to side, as well as analyzing any torsion or subtle imbalances in the head/cranium. Based on the results, we'll provide exercises to help balance your posture and even muscle tone throughout the body. Exercises are selected based on your flexibility and comfort, and can be advanced or modified later as your posture improves. Suggested re-check is 2-4 weeks following your first assessment .Learn more pdf Fitness Program Analysis & Plan Get an analysis of your current workout program if you have one, and set up a program plan to balance your muscle tone and strength, improve performance, and reduce down-time or recovery from workouts. Programs are designed to use on your own or in subsequent training sessions. Our programs are customized to your needs, and may incorporate rubber exercise bands and balls, free weight or circuit strength training equipment, small or full-size exercise balls, Pilates mat exercises, body bars, isometric no-equipment exercises, or sport-specific methods. We'll look at your goals, body type, preferred activities, lifestyle, posture, body fat, and flexibility as needed. Bring your workout charts or thoughts with you for a rejuvenating workout program that keeps you on track to meet your goals!  Learn more

Nutritional Services Downloads IBCI Meal Planning Brochure pdf   Prices and available meal plans pdf 12 Week Master-Your-Diet Package Following our 10-point Dietary Assessment, enjoy 12 weeks of personalized coaching and customized PhD-prepared meal plans designed to meet your goals of eating healthier, losing weight, following a balanced diet, or meeting your workout demands. This program includes Food Exchange Guide, Reference Manual & Recipe Book. It includes a vitamin and mineral analysis, and includes metabolism type, exercise routine, grocery lists, custom 5-meal-per-day eating plan in your calorie range, and a coach to help you make good decisions! Choose from 32 Meal Plan Types ranging from Vegan to Road Warrior, or from stroke or cancer recovery to teen scene. Ask for a list of meal plans to meet your goals! Diet Master home use software also available that integrates with professional software. Reports for your doctor, trainer or other health professional are also available.  Learn more 8 Week Master-Your-Diet Package  8-week Assessment & Meal Planning andProgram with Materials (4 follow up sessions) Learn more Dietary Analysis + Meal Plan and Shopping List Single visit setup is designed to analyze your current eating style and obtain a 2-week meal plan and grocery lists to meet your dietary goals! Learn more   Dietary Follow-Up Session (45 min.) This session is a follow-up & planning session with a custom meal template and grocery lists. It is designed for an occasional follow-up to a meal plan. Learn more Dietary Analysis Only (45 min.) A meal assessment with no meal template Learn more Meal Plan Only (30 minutes) For a meal plan to follow with no assessment or follow up sessions. (Guidelines for eating) Learn more DietMaster Software v. 7.0.6  Learn more

Health Solutions for The Workplace Healthy living can increase everyone's effectiveness at work. Our commitment is to offer innovative and unique health programs that really do improve well-being and productivity in the office! Our customer list includes IBM, Nicor Gas, BP, State Farm, Careerbuilder, and many more!   Available Programs for the Workplace On-Site Massage Therapy Use Chair Massage for your next Sales Incentive, Corporate Gift, Health Fair, Health Promotion Program, or Hiring Incentive.  Request Information Posture Screening and Custom Stretching Programs at your Health Fair We love to participate in health fairs, doing fully clothed posture assessments for any employee who wants to know which shoulder is higher, why the back is always tight, and what stretches are best for each side of the body to balance the specific posture they have!  Motivating and fun, this  service is a hit at every health fair.   Stress Management Workshops with Energy Medicine exercises Learn exercises requiring no medicines, supplements or procedures in minutes to help manage stress anywhere.  Just hold points, use breath, and enjoy the benefits of modern energy therapies anywhere. Ergonomic Workshops Inexpensive, simple ergonomic fixes and adjustments can be made at any workstation to improve health, keep circulation going, and keep you ad your employees happier at the office.  Raise a monitor with a phone book, adjust your chair correctly - workstation health is easier than you think!

Professional Continuing Education We offer professional continuing education to massage therapy and other health professionals.  Courses are taught by qualified instructors, with most classes taught by our owner Allison Ishman.  Massage therapy courses are credentialed through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and also qualify for any state massage therapy license that accepts this credential, including Illinois.  Come grow with us! Learn more: Upcoming Course Dates and Enrollment Page Ishman BodyCare Institute Overview Continuing Education Policies and Credits Practical Lymphatic Drainage Wellness Certificate Track Fascial Link Therapy Certification Curriculum

Professional Use Products and Rentals Ishman BodyCare Center announces the launch of our new website for Massage Equipment and Purchasing!