Advanced Medical Massage Clinic

Advanced Medical Massage Clinic Pain relief. Recovery. Results. Welcome to Advanced Medical Massage! I also offer Kinesio Taping for pain relief and injury prevention. See you soon!

Advanced Medical Massage Clinic specializes in medical massage, lymphatic massage, IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation), and holistic bodywork to help you heal, move better, and feel better. Medical Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Cryotherapy, Swedish Massage, MLD Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Detox Lymphatic Drainage, Post Liposuction Lymphatic Drainage, Manual Decongestive Lymphedema

Drainage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Medical Massage, and Bodywork. Check out the store for practitioner-grade food supplements, health coaching, and health-related products; www.completeplan.com

I accept HSA and FSA cards and use Merchant Classification Code (MCC) 8099, 'Medical Services and Health Practitioners, Not Elsewhere Classified.' HSA/FSA cards may restrict the acceptance of merchant classification codes. If your card isn't covered under MCC 8099, I would recommend that you contact your card issuer to figure out the options moving forward, as coverage is dependent upon the specific HSA/FSA plan. Tarja Anchor

MMP, CLT, LMT, Health Coach,
Certified Medical Massage and Lymphedema Therapist

The primary modalities I use are Medical Massage, Cryotherapy, IASTM, Deep Tissue Massage, MLD Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Detox Lymphatic Drainage, Post Liposuction Lymphatic Drainage, Manual Decongestive Lymphedema Drainage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release and Bodywork. I am certified in FMT Basic and FMT Performance Taping. FMT taping addresses rehab, posture, edema, and sports performance and the effects of elastic therapeutic taping on pain mitigation, circulation, and proprioception. FMT Performance Taping emphasizes myofascial pathways, movement therapy, and performance enhancement. I collaborate with chiropractic doctors and serve individuals with various conditions and needs. My loyal repeat clients consist of mothers working hard at home, competing athletes, and everything in between. Most often, the client is looking for relief for chronic pain or to relieve stress-related problems. One might have a prescription from a doctor for us to focus on a specific medical problem, like relieving tension and adhesions resulting from surgery or relieving symptoms of neuropathy. Sometimes, a relaxing Swedish massage is exactly what the doctor ordered, so we have that on the menu as well, with soothing essential oils. I received my holistic health training mostly in Finland at Perheniemi Evangelic College, where I studied Kajava Therapy (Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release) and many holistic health modalities, diet therapies, vitamin/mineral and herbal therapies, spa therapies, Bach Flower Remedies and Aroma Therapy. I graduated as a Holistic Nutritional Counselor and later on as a Holistic Health Practitioner. In the USA, I studied Massage Therapy at First Institute.INC, Crystal Lake, and graduated as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Currently, I am continuing my studies in Natural Medicine at IQUIM University. I aim to graduate next year as a Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM). Since 2002, I have been providing my services as a Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP), consulting clients, friends, and family about natural approaches to their health. I am passionate about natural health, holistic medicines, and therapies. Great physical, mental, and spiritual health can be better achieved and maintained with natural, noninvasive methods. There is a place for allopathic health care, naturally, but unfortunately, the focus is on chemical intervention, causing many serious, unnecessary side effects and even deaths. The root cause of the problem is ignored, or it needs to be understood. Many health problems can be prevented with gentle, natural, holistic methods and changes in habits and diet.

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Pain relief. Recovery. Results. Advanced Medical Massage Clinic specializes in medical massage, lymphatic massage, IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation), and holistic bodywork to help you heal, move better, and feel better.

Discover the benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for holistic wellness. This gentle, rhythmic technique helps re...
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Discover the benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for holistic wellness. This gentle, rhythmic technique helps reduce swelling, support recovery, ease pain, and encourage detoxification — perfect as part of your self-care routine. Read more:
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Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a specialized massage technique designed to stimulate the lymphatic system. This gentle, rhythmic massage encourages the natural flow of lymph fluid, which helps remove toxins and waste from the body. Over time, I have seen how this therapy supports recovery, reduc...

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Lymphatic drainage demystified: at our Crystal Lake clinic we use gentle, non‑invasive techniques to support circulation...
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Lymphatic drainage demystified: at our Crystal Lake clinic we use gentle, non‑invasive techniques to support circulation, reduce swelling, and speed recovery after injury. Physiologically, targeted lymphatic work encourages fluid movement and helps clear metabolic waste, which lowers pain and stiffness. Our protocol combines manual drainage with compression and tailored home care; patients report faster swelling reduction and improved mobility within days. If you’re managing post‑injury swelling or seeking supportive care for chronic conditions, consider a consultation. Book now:
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Ready to feel better, move easier, and live without chronic pain? At Advanced Medical Massage Clinic we specialize in th...
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Ready to feel better, move easier, and live without chronic pain? At Advanced Medical Massage Clinic we specialize in therapeutic massage tailored to your needs — from injury recovery to stress relief. Book an appointment today and start your journey to recovery. Learn more: https://wix.to/OCdYKuG

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Your Brain Has a Drainage System… And It Runs Through Your NeckMost people think lymphatic drainage is just about swelli...
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Your Brain Has a Drainage System… And It Runs Through Your Neck

Most people think lymphatic drainage is just about swelling or detox…

But here’s what’s actually happening.

Your brain produces waste every single day
That waste is cleared through cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
And a HUGE portion of that drainage exits through your neck lymphatics

Yes… Your neck is basically your brain’s “drain pipe.”

What Research Is Showing

Recent studies (including a 2025 paper in Nature) found:

✔ Stimulating cervical lymphatics can increase brain fluid drainage (in animal models)
✔ Improving this flow may help clear toxins like amyloid buildup
✔ There’s a strong connection between poor drainage and:

Brain fog
Neuroinflammation
Aging-related cognitive decline

Translation?
Your lymphatic system isn’t just about your body… It’s tied directly to your brain health.

What This Means For YOU

When your neck lymphatics are sluggish, you may notice:

Brain fog or mental fatigue
Head pressure or headaches
Sinus congestion
Puffiness in face/neck
Poor recovery after illness or surgery

And no… drinking more water alone won’t fix this.

How Lymphatic Drainage Helps

At my clinic, we focus heavily on cervical + supraclavicular drainage first (this is key )

This can support:

✔ Better fluid movement from the brain
✔ Reduced pressure and inflammation
✔ Nervous system calming (many clients feel instantly relaxed)
✔ Faster recovery post-surgery or illness

Real Talk (Because I don’t do fluff)

This is not a magic cure for neurological disease.
And human research is still catching up.

But…
The anatomy is real
The mechanism makes sense
And clinically, the results we see are hard to ignore

If You’ve Been Feeling:

Brain fog, heavy head, swelling, or just “off”…

Your lymphatic system might be part of the missing piece.

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At our Crystal Lake clinic, we use targeted fascial release and instrument-assisted techniques to reduce pain and restore mobility. Our clinician explains each method and tracks measurable progress, so you see fewer flare-ups and better daily function. “Tailored treatment to your needs and monitor outcomes.” Ready to move with less pain? Book an assessment: https://wix.to/a06me3P

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2600 Behan Road Suite E2
Crystal Lake, IL
60014

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18158147695

Website

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Welcome to Advanced Medical Massage! Deep Tissue Massage Crystal Lake IL and Woodstock IL for pain relief, relaxation, boosting metabolism, increased circulation and recovery. Check out the brand new store for food supplements and other health related products; www.completeplan.com I accept HSA and FSA cards and use Merchant Classification Code (MCC) 8099 'Medical Services and Health Practitioners, Not Elsewhere Classified.' HSA/FSA cards may have restrictions as to what Merchant Classification Codes are accepted. If your card is not covered under MCC 8099, I recommend that you contact your card issuer in order to determine the options moving forward, as coverage is dependent upon the specific HSA/FSA plan. Tarja Anchor LMT, Health Coach, Certified Medical Massage Practitioner The main modalities I use are Deep Tissue Massage along with Trigger Point Therapy and Myofascial Release. I also offer Kinesio Taping for pain relief and injury prevention. I am certified in FMT Basic and FMT Performance Taping. FMT taping address rehab, posture, edema and sports performance and the effects of elastic therapeutic taping on pain mitigation, circulation and proprioception. FMT Performance Taping has an emphasis on myofascial pathways, movement therapy and performance enhancement. I work in collaboration with Chiropractic Doctors as well as serving individuals with various conditions and needs. My loyal repeat clients consist from mothers working hard at home to competing athletes and everything between. Most often the client is looking for a relief for chronic pain or to relive stress related problems. One might have a prescription from a doctor for us to focus on a specific medical problem, like relieving tension and adhesions resulting form a surgery, or relieving symptoms of neuropathy. Sometimes a relaxing Swedish massage is exactly what the doctor ordered, so we have that on the menu as well with soothing essential oils. See you soon! Book Now on MassageBook.com! I received my holistic health training mostly in Finland at Perheniemi Evangelic College where I studied Kajava Therapy (Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release) and many holistic health modalities; diet therapies, vitamin/mineral and herbal therapies, spa therapies, Bach Flower Remedies and Aroma Therapy. I graduated as Holistic Nutritional Counselor and later on as Holistic Health Practitioner. In USA I studied Massage Therapy at Firstinstitute.INC, Crystal lake and graduated as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Currently I am continuing my studies of Natural Medicine at IQUIM University. My goal is to graduate next year as a Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM). Since 2002 I have been proving my services as Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP), consulting clients, friends, and family about natural approach to their health. I am passionate about natural health, holistic medicines and therapies. I believe a great physical, mental, and spiritual health can be better achieved and maintained with natural non invasive methods. There is a place for allopathic health care, naturally, but unfortunately the focus is on chemical intervention causing many serious unnecessary side effects and even deaths. The root cause of the problem is ignored, or it is not understood. Many health problems can be prevented with gentle natural holistic methods and changes of habits and diet. ღ˚ •。* � ˚ ˚✰˚ ˛★* 。 ღ˛° 。* °�ღ˚★ ☻ • .ღ •。* � ˚ ˚✰˚ ˛★* 。 ღ˛° 。* °� ღ˛ /▌*˛˚ღ •˚ ˚...just sprinkling a little Love ✰* ★ / \ ˚. ★ *˛ ˚�* ✰。˚ ˚ღ。* ˛˚ � 。✰˚*