Massage Therapy of Oak Park - Oak Park, Illinois

Kristy Nittskoff

I have chronic pain and have tried many many things to ease my daily struggle - I am thrilled to have found Rick! He is able to pinpoint the source of pain and provide the right techniques, pressure, and expertise to provide lasting relief. I have come in with debilitating headaches, jaw pain, shoulder pain, you name it. Rick finds a way to help, including donning gloves to ease tension in my jaw through mouth massage.

Highly recommend!

Daphne Lecesne

Started sacral-cranial work with Rick about 25-26 years ago for a slipped disc and compressed nerves in my neck. He identified that the compression was probably at c-5 and 6, on the basis of where I felt referred pain. It was exactly what an MRI had shown, without me telling him. I was sold! I got relief and have always been happy with his healing practices. Have been pain-free now for many years.

Caelan Harris

As a woman, I prefer going to a female massage therapist. It's more comfortable for me. It takes a lot of trust to go to a male massage therapist. I decided to take the chance after reading Rick's reviews. I'm glad I did. He was welcoming and made me feel at ease and comfortable. The massage was excellent! He focused on the problem areas I mentioned but not at the neglect of everything else. The level of pressure was just as I requested and I felt so relaxed when I left. I even booked another massage with him. Definitely recommend.

Elisabeth Blaha

I started seeing Rick early on in my third trimester when I started feeling uncomfortable in my second pregnancy, and he completely changed my experience. I was so uncomfortable with my first pregnancy and after seeing Rick regularly, my experience was night and day. Wonderful human, comfortable environment. Highly recommend!

JaNohn McCartney

I had some mobility issues with my shoulder as well as severe tightness in my neck and hips. When I tell you my mobility has greatly improved- it would be an understatement. Prior to visiting, I could not raise my right hand above my head. By the second session, my hand could - without pain- raise. It’s also important to note that as an Black woman, I feel completely safe. And that’s not always true in spaces where the practitioner is of a different, race and/or ethnicity. In this space we’re two humans healing, and I love that. This should be the last review you read. Go make the appointment.

Nicole Galvez

Rick was kind and welcoming to me as this was my first time receiving a massage. He asked about my lifestyle and how it effected my body. He listened and pinpointed the areas that needed extra tlc. The space is clean and peaceful and I felt relaxed and reset during and after my session!

Emily Pasotti

I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with Rick. I ended up doing so based on the reviews and went back three weeks in a row, because he's that good (and I'm moving out of state and couldn't NOT schedule two more appointments before I left). I have struggled with anxiety for years and hold all of my tension/anxiety in my body. While I've seen other massage therapists I felt that Rick was kind, professional, and really intuitive as to where and what needed attention. I will be sure to schedule an appointment again when I visit the area. Wish I had found him sooner. Thanks, Rick!!

Susie Donohue

I am lucky to have found Massage Therapy of Oak Park and Rick Halle-Podell. Rick is an exceptional healer. I have been coming to see Rick at least twice a month, but sometimes weekly, for over two years. His treatment space is so warm and inviting. During this pandemic, Rick has provided excellent COVID safety protocol measures. I am an oncology patient with a compromised immune system, and I feel completely comfortable coming to Rick for massage. Each session is perfectly tailored to address my areas of pain and restriction. He has been able to address my chronic pain, post-operative healing, migraines, and TMJ issues. Rick is experienced, knowledgeable, and keenly present. He is a kind and compassionate massage therapist who makes his clients feel heard and respected.