Business Details
19 Years
experience
Therapeutic Massage Services in Mount Prospect, IL
Ashley Knapstein Massage Therapy has been dedicated to therapeutic healing since 2007, specializing in pain relief and stress reduction through customized treatments. Our founder, Ashley Knapstein, brings over 17 years of experience in medical environments, treating chronic conditions such as migraines, fibromyalgia, and sciatica with expertise in deep tissue, trigger point, and cupping therapies. Each session is tailored to individual needs, combining advanced techniques with personalized self-care guidance to help clients achieve optimal wellness.Our approach prioritizes addressing root causes of discomfort rather than temporary relief, ensuring long-term benefits. Clients consistently praise our ability to locate and resolve tension without prior disclosure, a testament to our skilled diagnostic capabilities. We emphasize holistic well-being, integrating parasympathetic nervous system activation for profound relaxation alongside structural corrections. Our practice is built on lived experience with chronic pain, fostering empathy and driving continuous innovation in treatment methodologies.
Services
Deep Tissue Massage
Trigger Point Therapy
Cupping Therapy
Intraoral Massage
Therapeutic Massage
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of clinical experience treating chronic pain conditions
- Our treatments combine deep tissue, trigger point, and cupping therapies
- Each session includes personalized self-care guidance for sustained relief
- We specialize in locating and resolving tension without prior disclosure
- Our practice integrates parasympathetic nervous system activation for deep relaxation
Services
Deep Tissue Massage
Targeting chronic pain and muscle tension through precise layer-by-layer manipulation. This technique addresses structural imbalances by focusing on deep fascial layers and connective tissues. Ideal for postural strain and repetitive motion injuries, it promotes healing through increased circulation and scar tissue breakdown while maintaining therapeutic comfort.
Trigger Point Therapy
Specialized treatment for myofascial trigger points causing referred pain patterns. Utilizing sustained pressure to release hyperirritable muscle knots, this method restores range of motion and alleviates symptoms from tension headaches to joint discomfort. Effective for postural dysfunctions and repetitive strain injuries through neuromuscular re-education.
Cupping Therapy
Ancient negative pressure technique for deep tissue mobilization and inflammation reduction. Enhances lymphatic drainage while decompressing muscle layers, improving microcirculation to accelerate healing. Particularly effective for chronic back pain, shoulder tension, and sports-related muscular adhesions through controlled vacuum therapy.
Intraoral Massage
Targeted treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders and craniofacial pain. Combining internal and external oral muscle release techniques to address bruxism, headaches, and restricted jaw movement. Addresses both structural imbalances and nervous system components of chronic facial pain through manual therapy inside the mouth.
People
Ashley Knapstein
Owner, Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed since 2007 with 17+ years in medical environments, Ashley specializes in chronic pain management through integrative massage techniques. Her clinical expertise includes treating migraines, fibromyalgia, and repetitive strain injuries while maintaining personal experience with chronic pain management.
Questions
What conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in chronic headaches, migraines, TMJD, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, sciatica, and postural pain through targeted therapeutic techniques.
How is your approach different from spa massages?
Our treatments focus on medical-grade pain relief rather than relaxation, using customized protocols to address specific musculoskeletal conditions and functional limitations.
Do you accept insurance?
While we don't process insurance directly, we provide superbill documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement for medical massage therapy services.
What should I expect during my first session?
Initial consultations include postural assessment, medical history review, and customized treatment planning with immediate therapeutic interventions addressing your primary concerns.
How often should I schedule treatments?
Treatment frequency depends on individual needs, typically starting with weekly sessions for acute conditions progressing to maintenance schedules as symptoms improve.
