Candida Cosentino
Owner/Practitioner

Over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field has taught me that healing is a delicate exchange between the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies. The awareness of this interaction is an axis to change and where we discover what is left to do to achieve it.  Although highly based on medical fundamentals and disclosed client medical history, massage is still considered "alternative healing". Complementary Alternative Medicine is just another vehicle to wellness and should be used alongside - or - as a preventative measure to traditional medicine. I believe that providing a holistic nurturing space is what makes me gifted in helping clients break through physical challenges and emotional transitions.

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I began my bodywork journey after 14 years of studying and teaching theatrical dance arts.  I then pursued healthcare working as a Certified Nurse Aide in Rehabilitation facilities for several years. I acquired my Medical Assisting Certification at Olympia College in North Aurora, Illinois and moved to Indiana in 2008 to marry my extraordinary husband. I completed several brain training programs including Dr. Daniel Amen method, Landmark Worldwide in Chicago, Psychology at Purdue and Dr. Robert Milelo's innovative Brain Balance Achievement Center where cognitive, body movement and sensory therapies were used to improve  a wide variety of conditions.  I discovered my passion for bodywork after a Lomilomi workshop and I enrolled in the U.S. Career Institute and American College Massage School's  Massage Therapy programs.  During this time I joined Dr. Tikiri Ratnayake as his Medical Assistant where I started my apprenticeships in several alternative bodywork methods.

I used my time during the Pandemic to acquire more complementary therapy certifications through the ABMP, Institute of Integrative Medicine and Udemy. I passed the Mblex exam for Massage Therapy licensing in September of 2020 and completed a massage therapy curriculum at Universal Spa Training Academy in Downers Grove, IL.  I owe my practical experience to the Medical Health and Wellness Clinic in Valparaiso, IN and Obregon Medical Clinic in North Aurora, IL.  

We all have the ability to heal in some way and thus, we all have a huge impact on the wellness of our communities.  My intention is to bring some relief, comfort and self acceptance to whomever I can.

Welcome and come join me for a peaceful session.