SharonDN

Sharon is a Certified Bodywork Therapist, a Licensed Massage Therapist, and a Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy.
In practice since 1993, having worked in Wildwood, Evanston and Libertyville, she currently works in her Grayslake office and at the Center for Pain Control in Vernon Hills. Sharon worked at the Northside HIV Clinic in Chicago for two years. She works with pregnant women and assists in childbirth. Helping to
facilitate transitions by touching and teaching others is her gift and heart work.

My brief history……………….

Body work:
I graduated from the Ohashi Institute in 1995. Working at Ohashiatsu Chicago from 1993-95, I then opened up my own practice in January 1996. While training in Shiatsu, I also took classes in Thai Bodywork and Integrating Psychotherapy and Bodytherapy. I have taken classes in Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, and Visceral Manipulation through the Upledger Institute. I have studied and taken classes in Tai Chi, Chi Kung, and Yoga. I had danced in a community dance troupe for 3 years and also learned Gabrielle Roth’s Five Rhythms. In 2005 I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Natural Health and continued to obtain my Doctor of Naturopathy degree through Clayton College of Natural Health in 2007.

Mind work:
I graduated from the College of Lake County in 1992 with my degree in addiction counseling. I took many classes in psychology, always reading and expanding my knowledge on different realms of consciousness and the healing mind. In meditation and breathwork, one is always learning from the inside out, and getting a better insight into the workings of mind. Quantum Theory and the laws of consciousness are a never ending learning process and I continue to educate and explore.

Spirit work:
I have always been interested in the religions and belief of different cultures around the world. I have read many books on the subject of myths, religions, and spirituality. I took a college class in World Religions and have attended many different workshops and events addressing spirit work. Through my training in Ohashi’s shiatsu, I came to read and be intrigued by Buddhism, particularly Zen. The Shiatsu that I practice is sometimes called Zen Shiatsu. I embrace all peoples’ path to a higher power. I am an Ordained Minister with the Universal Life Church and I have performed many ceremonies.

Yoga which is body, mind, and spirit work: I have practiced yoga for years and am currently taking classes to be certified by the Yoga Alliance in teaching.

Energy work:
I have self taught in learning the healing benefits of essential oils, sounds (I work with tuning forks), and the chakra system. I’ve had training with Dr. Eric Pearl to facilitate Reconnection healing.