James Karmelek, LMT

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Services Offered:

  • Deep tissue massage targets deep muscles & fascia with slow, firm pressure to relieve chronic pain, break up scar tissue, and improve mobility, focusing on specific problem areas.

  • Therapeutic relaxation massage combines gentle, flowing strokes with tailored pressure to ease muscle tension, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being.

  • Thai Bodywork, also known as Thai Yoga Massage, is a traditional therapy that blends acupressure, assisted yoga postures, and stretching to enhance flexibility, release tension, and balance energy flow throughout the body. It is performed on a mat, and the recipient remains clothed.

  • Sports Massage & Assisted Stretching combines targeted deep tissue work with dynamic stretches to enhance athletic performance, reduce muscle soreness, and improve flexibility and range of motion.

  • Personal training involves customized exercise programs and guidance from a certified professional to help individuals achieve specific fitness goals, improve overall health, and maintain motivation.

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Pricing

All appointments are also available as personal training and Thai bodywork sessions

45 Minutes - $75

Short session recommended for deep tissue work on a specific muscle group.

60 Minutes - $95

Recommended for deep tissue work on a larger area, or light sports massage for pre/post events.

75 Minutes - $115

Recommended for deep tissue work on a few areas, or for preventive injury maintenance.

90 Minutes - $135

Recommended for deep tissue focus on a specific area, plus maintenance on a few others.

*most commonly booked

110 Minutes - $155

Recommended for full-body massage, with deep tissue, trigger-work and assisted stretching in several areas.

I also offer sliding-scale pricing because I believe that if I can help someone’s body then I sincerely want to find a way to make it happen. Reach out to learn more.

  • I've seen doctors and sports therapists, gotten MRIs and put in a boot. Working with James has been the only thing to give me relief in the last six weeks.

    Jamie P.

    Assisted Stretching, Trigger Point Massage

  • I came to James with a chronic back problem. He properly diagnosed that my hips were the actual problem. He not only relieved my chronic pain, but he also taught me how to hold myself to avoid future issues.

    Jeff M.

    Sports Massage, Thai Bodywork, Personal Training, Deep Tissues and Trigger-work

  • I ran the Chicago Marathon without training. Needless to say, I came in an injured mess. James significantly shortened my recovery time to days, versus weeks.

    Carissa R.

    Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Work

  • This was the best massage I've ever had in my life. Very communicative and takes the time to get to know your body.

    Giorgia B.

About Me

I specialize in deep tissue and trigger-point bodywork to promote recovery, relieve pain, and increase range of motion.

The world we live in keeps us stressed, sore, and disconnected. Massage is a critical component in helping to understand the complex interactions within the body and how they relate to our physical health.

Around Chicago, you can spot me at area circus centers and at the flying trapeze rig on the lakefront in the summer. Receiving healing bodywork has allowed me to do that kind of intense activity for as long as I have, and I love having the ability to share that restorative energy with my clients.

I received my formal training at the New School for Massage and continue to learn from experts in the field all around the world.

Want free massage?

For your first session, I add on an extra 30 minutes for free because I feel it's important to get to learn the bodies that I work with.

And, you get an additional 30 minutes free on a future booking when anyone that you refer books a massage!

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