Maeva Braxton

Deep tissue means Deep Relief

 I have been practicing massage now for 24 years. I received 120 hours of training from Body Therapy Center in Palo Alto Ca., 400 hours at De Anza College, Cupertino Ca.and most recently an additional 600 hours through  New School of Massage Bodywork & Healing  in Chicago IL. 

I am trained in the "classics": Swedish, Sports and Deep Tissue massage. However, I tend to focus more on Clinical Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Release Therapy and "Deep Swedish" which for me tends to mean a slow m...

 I have been practicing massage now for 24 years. I received 120 hours of training from Body Therapy Center in Palo Alto Ca., 400 hours at De Anza College, Cupertino Ca.and most recently an additional 600 hours through  New School of Massage Bodywork & Healing  in Chicago IL. 

I am trained in the "classics": Swedish, Sports and Deep Tissue massage. However, I tend to focus more on Clinical Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Release Therapy and "Deep Swedish" which for me tends to mean a slow moving, deeply relaxing Swedish massage that may encounter some trigger point release work. 
My experience includes 2.5 years for Chiropractic Sports Center, Mountain View Ca and a 3 year contract at both Apple Inc. ( Cupertino Ca,)  and its subsidiary FileMaker (Santa Clara, Ca).  I maintained a prosperous independent business in Palo Alto Ca and  Mountain View Ca., a short stint at a spa and an exclusive private gym before restarting my practice once again here, in Evanston and North Chicagoland. 
While most of my massages are integrative in nature (providing different styles to fit the individual body's needs) I am best known for my Trigger Point Therapy work. I strive to maintain sessions that are detail oriented, that meet your needs thoroughly, and make your healing experience as calm and enjoyable as possible. 
 

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Where I Work
Available Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Licenses
Massage

IL # 227020316

Massage

DE # MT-0015201

Education
2017

New School for Massage, Bodywork & Healing

Massage Therapy

2004

De Anza College

Clinical Deep Tissue

2004

De Anza College

Sports Massage

2004

De Anza College

Intermediate Massage

2001

Body Therapy Center

Introduction to Massage

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Ernie on Oct 28
Wonderful experience for a first time deep tissue massage. Maeva and I sat down beforehand and discussed the deep tissue massage process, trigger points, how it works, what the sensation would feel like, what areas I had injured, what she was going to center on, and recovery. Completely holistic session centered on the atmosphere, sounds, and calm controlled breathing. I’ve also never been on a heated table and it was extremely comforting. Personally, I need to include these deep tissue therapy sessions on a regular basis as I am returning to and working on my health journey back to fitness. Highly highly recommended and this is coming from an OG ICU nurse.
by Anonymous on Oct 13
I had a wonderful experience at Sorely Kneaded. Maeva is amazing! She is warm, friendly and experienced, and her space is comfortable and inviting. Most importantly, she really listens to what you need. The massage was exactly what I was looking for. Definitely going back!
by Anonymous on Sep 08
Maeva has amazing professional knowledge to add to her excellent technique.
by Melanie on Aug 17
Maeva is the best!! She knows how to find the knots and clean out the bad juju. Love her.
by Anonymous on Aug 16
Highly focused, attentive, professional
by Tim on Aug 04
Maeva really knows anatomy and how the body works. I was really impressed.
by Anonymous on Jul 15
Maeva was able to identify the issue I was having and give me some immediate relief. I am looking forward to returning for more work to improve further. She is very patient and took all the time needed make progress.
by Anonymous on Jun 18
She is very knowledgeable and explains what she is doing as she analyses the problems.
by Anonymous on May 26
Highly skilled, kind, and thorough. I’ll be spreading the word—and I’ll be back.
by Carol on Dec 08
Terrific massage. I'll be back.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Swedish Massage
  • Deep Tissue
  • Varied
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Sports Massage
  • Hot Stone Massage

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