Vanessa Unterreiner, LMT

Vanessa graduated from Tri-C with an Associates in Applied Sciences and a Certificate of Massage Therapy. Over the last year she has been studying at Zen Shiatsu Chicago to earn her Certified Practitioner status as an Asian Bodywork Therapist from the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia™ (AOBTA®). This training has been an amazing journey and has really brought a different perspective to her practice. 
Vanessa would like to assist people by helping them understand how to care for their bodies through massage, shiatsu, diet and other relaxation techniques. She became a massage therapist because she likes to comfort and help others. "If I help ease one person's pain temporarily, I am happy. If I help just one person live a lifetime of more comfort and peace, I am overjoyed."
Being a wife and mother of 3, Vanessa understands the hustle-bustle and stresses of everyday life. She is also knows, all too well,  how easy it is to get wrapped up in it and forget about treating yourself. I aim to assist others, through massage/shiatsu, in improving the quality of their everyday lives. My goal is to help people connect mind, body and soul so that they may feel a sense of wholeness.

Staying mentally and physically fit and active are important to Vanessa. Music and dancing have always played a role in helping her to unwind and let go. She also enjoys gardening, crafting, meditating, riding and taking in the beauty of our surroundings. Vanessa's favorite thing in the world is her family. "As long as I am sharing this rollercoaster called life with my family, I am in my happy place."