“The journey within to discover peace, harmony, and vitality begins with listening. Listen to understand. Understand to heal, to love, to create. Connect to yourself and listen deeply. With ‘Intuitive Listening’ both self-care and creative action are elevated to your very own unique program of healing art.” – Samantha Abrahams
Samantha Abrahams, owner of Optimal Healing Modalities, LLC, began to immerse herself in the field of Holistic Health after completing her undergraduate degree in Dance Performance. In 2002, she completed the Professional Massage Therapy Program at the Chicago School of Massage Therapy, and a 700-hour training and certification in Authentic Pilates under master trainers Romana Kryzanowska, Sari Santo, and Juanita Lopez. Samantha went on to become a Reiki Master of the Usui Reiki System and also completed a Masters in Holistic Health and Spiritual Healing at Holos University Graduate Seminary. A certified MELT Instructor since 2011, she now blends Classic Pilates principles with MELT Hand and Foot, Full Body Self-treatment, Neurostrength, and Performance techniques. Her Bodywork eclectically blends her intuition and knowledge of movement, Eastern energy-based and Western massage techniques, Integrative Manual Therapy and Thai Yoga Bodywork. She continues her passion for complementary healing modalities attending the Mary Burmeister Institute Professional Practitioner certification training in the art of Jin Shin Jyutsu and is honored to both support and witness individuals on their personal journey toward optimal well-being.
Professional Fields:
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Bodyworker
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Massage Therapist
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MELT Instructor
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Pilates Instructor
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Reiki Master
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Intuitive Listening Practitioner and Facilitator