About Us
Chrissy Chew, NCTMB
Licensed Massage Therapist
Chrissy specializes in the treatment of chronic and acute muscle pain caused by stress, overuse, and injury. She uses a combination of massage modalities tailored to each client's needs, including Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT), Swedish, and Sports Massage. If one word could be used to describe Chrissy’s massage technique, it would be thorough. She established The Art of Health, LLC in 2008 to bring high quality bodywork to clients in a safe, therapeutic atmosphere.
A George Mason University alumnus, Chrissy received a B.A. in Communication before attending the National Massage Therapy Institute in Falls Church, Virginia to obtain her massage & bodywork training. In the past five years, she has worked alongside chiropractors, acupuncturists, fitness professionals, and other health practitioners to restore balance in her clients, physically and mentally.
Chrissy is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
Barbara Mugge, NCTMB
Licensed Massage Therapist
Barbara specializes in tension reduction and relaxation incorporating Deep Tissue, Swedish, and Sports Massage to address each client’s specific goals. She also practices Positional Therapy, an effective approach that treats neuromuscular pain patterns using strain-counterstrain and muscle energy techniques, as well as stretching. Clients, particularly athletes and low back pain sufferers, rave about her hip balancing series, which can easily be incorporated into the massage session.
Barbara received her massage & bodywork training at the National Massage Therapy Institute in Falls Church, Virginia, and has a B.A. in Economics from the University at Buffalo. In her five years of experience, she has worked in conjunction with acupuncturists and chiropractors to lead clients toward a healthier, pain-free lifestyle.
Barbara is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
James Ivaska, NCTMB
Licensed Massage Therapist
James enjoys working with a variety of clients to relieve pain and decrease stress using Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT), Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Swedish, and Myofascial techniques. In his six years of experience, he has helped professionals suffering from chronic postural strain, college athletes seeking to maintain peak performance, and “weekend warriors” recovering from injury.
In addition to receiving his massage training at the Chicago School of Massage Therapy, James obtained a M.S. and B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois. His strong background in anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics and incredible ability to identify and treat the source of pain have contributed to his reputation as a highly skilled and effective massage therapist. He empowers clients by helping them better understand soft tissue pain and dysfunction.
James is a professional member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.
