Our Guiding Principles

It's simple.

Uncompromising ethics and standards.

It's that simple and easy to state, but how do we deliver? Our sole aim is to customize a program that will answer your therapeutic massage needs. We do that by:

Listening to each client's needs. 

Treating each of our clients as individuals with unique concerns and health issues. We will answer your questions concerning massage therapy. We construct a custom program for your session(s).

What we believe...

We are not healers.

Only the Creator of the body can heal the body.

Our aim is to provide an environment where healing can take place.

We are responsible facilitators in that process. We will partner with you and give you the latest knowledge concerning massage therapy, as well as our professional recommendations. We believe that regular massage is important in maintaining a healthy balance in life & especially in today's world, with all of the demands placed upon us on a daily basis.

We promote relaxation and believe in both the physical and psychological benefits of massage.

Massage is not just for a few elite individuals. Massage is for everyone!

Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress; and, to promote health and wellness. AMTA defines massage therapy as a profession in which the practitioner applies manual techniques, and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client.

Massage therapy improves functioning of the circulatory, lymphatic, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems and may improve the rate at which the body recovers from injury and illness. Relax Naturally massages are individually tailored to the client's condition.

Cynthia Walter, Director, RN,  LMT, NCTMB, BA, is an Illinois-state-licensed and nationally-certified massage therapist, registered nurse, and certified yoga instructor. She has been practicing massage therapy since 1991. 

Trained at the prestigious Swedish Institute, Cynthia began her massage therapy practice in New York City.  Cynthia specializes in therapeutic deep tissue massage, working with dancers, runners and other athletes; clients with chronic pain, including headaches, TMJ, low back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome; as well as post-surgery patients, including massage after breast-cancer surgery.  Recent certifications and training include Massage Therapy for the Cancer Patient from Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City.

In addition, Cynthia enjoys working with people from all walks of life, with reverance and appreciation for the current stage of life and health status of each individual. She holds advanced training in prenatal massage, providing bodywork throughout the nine months of pregnancy, including labor and delivery.

Cynthia instructs and coaches massage therapy students and practitioners in the following subjects: Hands-on Techniques in Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Business Practices, as well as Anatomy and Physiology.

All Relax Naturally Massage Therapists are professionally trained and Illinois-state licensed.

AMTA Professional Member

Member, Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce

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