By Jon Petersen|September 27th, 2021|Categories: A casual look at our staff, Massage|Tags: Larissa, massage, sports|
Larissa is a graduate of First Institute’s massage therapy program. This complemented her skills as an athletic trainer where she is able to assist athletes with their injuries and help improve their techniques. This combination of training and experience has equipped her to provide excellent massage therapy to runners, athletes [...]
By Jon Petersen|April 12th, 2019|Categories: Massage, Posture, Exercise and Stretching|
Anyone who has gotten a massage before knows it’s the perfect way to unwind, destress, and unclench those tight muscles. When you think of a massage, you imagine lying under a blanket, relaxing, and having a massage therapist knead your tight muscles. One way to recharge your body is with [...]
By Jon Petersen|February 13th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|
This month we decided to celebrate our tenth anniversary with the drawing for the winners of the “Tell Us Your Story” contest on Facebook. As we read all of the stories you shared with us, our emotions went from thankful to amazed to humble and back to thankful again. All [...]
By Jon Petersen|January 1st, 2018|Categories: A casual look at our staff|
Reflections of 2017 and Looking Forward to the Future There is something about the ending of one year and the beginning of another that begs people to “wax poetic”. Even I am susceptible to the New Year’s romantic charms. So, I beg your indulgence as I take a moment [...]
By Jon Petersen|October 31st, 2017|Categories: Guest Blogs|
The Value of Massage Therapy by Noelle Butski When Jon asked to write a blog for Natural Therapy Wellness Center, I knew exactly what I wanted to write about...the value of massage. As a massage client for many years, I want to take a moment to dispel three [...]
By Jon Petersen|September 15th, 2017|Categories: A casual look at our staff|
From Turning Wrenches to Changing Lives – The Foundation of Natural Therapy Wellness Center Our founder, Jon Petersen, is not one to seek out the spotlight, but we convinced him to sit down and tell the story of how Natural Therapy Wellness Center came to be…today we want to share [...]
By Jon Petersen|August 11th, 2017|Categories: Massage|
Equestrian massage has been a specialty of Natural Therapy Wellness Center since we opened in 2008. Being married to an equestrian, I have been around our local riding community for many years. I appreciate the athleticism of the sport and the amazing bond that develops between the horse and [...]
By Jon Petersen|April 4th, 2017|Categories: Uncategorized|
It's time to vote for Best of the Fox 2017! Every year, the Northwest Herald newspaper sponsors a reader's poll of their favorite businesses in the McHenry County area. Since 2011, Natural Therapy Wellness Center has been voted: "One of the Best Massage Therapists in McHenry County" We are honored that so many of [...]
By Jon Petersen|March 18th, 2017|Categories: A casual look at our staff|
My name is Liz. My biggest loves in my life are my family, friends, animals, music and sports. I'm crazy about hockey & baseball. Duncan Keith is the best defenseman on the ice! I am a huge cat lover; from kittens to leopards, I love them all. I dream of [...]
By Jon Petersen|February 4th, 2017|Categories: A casual look at our staff|
Yvette is a graduate of Columbia College of Missouri and 2012 graduate of Cortiva Institute in Crystal Lake, IL. She believes that there are many paths to healing and enjoys helping others meet their wellness goals through massage. Yvette practices Thai bodywork, Reiki, deep tissue and relaxation massage. She is STAR [...]
