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Body Kneads, LLC, located in Peoria, Illinois provides highly professional massage therapy and body work services as well as specialized oncology massage therapy for persons living with cancer in central Illinois.

Mary Peifer, RN, LMT, a licensed massage therapist and nationally certified Oncology Massage therapist, has always been keenly aware of her hands and their ability to create, reassure, tend, and to heal. Since 2006, her medical and massage therapy careers have been intersecting with one another and now, just like fingers, have interlaced forming an exciting, diverse practice. Vital, healing techniques such as Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Eastern Bodywork, Gentle Scar Work, and Cancer Massage serve as some of the foundations in her work. Traditional massage therapy techniques, such as Swedish and Restorative Massage, also round out her expert skillset.

Oncology Massage Training

Massage for People Living with Cancer--a 3 day seminar on learning the essential aspects of offering safe, effective massage to people experiencing cancer. read more >>