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 Anonymous on Sep 22
I was blown away by Maeva's skills as a therapist. Experience is something I look for and value and she has this in abundance. It is her extraordinary empathy and charm that I didn't expect and was wonderful surprise. My body and my soul will return as long as she opens that door. Thank you Maeva!
by Anonymous on Sep 16
Outstanding experience at Sorely Kneaded. Maeva is knowledgeable about anatomy, injury and related healing, and a generally kind human being. I look forward to working with her further.
by Michael on Aug 29
Maeva is a wonderful masseuse who definitely knows how to find and release every knot. I’ve been in her care for over a year, and she is the best at trigger point therapy.
by Anonymous on Jul 31
The only reason I didn't give five stars overall (If there was the option to give 4 1/2, I would have!) is that at times the massage was downright painful and the pressure too much for me, and sometimes kept me from fully relaxing. However, afterward I felt GREAT and had no pain, so that was a lovely outcome. I learned more about my body and how to care for it. Maeva is truly gifted and helped me. I will be back and hopefully we can work out the pressure-level issue. :)
by Anonymous on Jun 07
Maeva really knows what she is doing and can fix anything!
by Lauren on May 25
Wonderful massage that really helped me work through my knots. Cannot wait to return
by Brian on Apr 12
Maeva is a magician when it comes to massage therapy!
by Josh on Mar 30
Stepping into Maeva's office is always a needed breath of fresh air. Her professionalism, expertise and personality are unmatched. If you're serious about helping get your body moving and functioning the way it was meant to, then she's a great first stepping stone. I highly recommend her after working with her for 3 years!
by Christopher on Mar 22
Maeva is legit
by Sachi on Jan 27
I had a great experience with Maeva. I learned a lot about my body and left feeling amazing! She even gave me some homework to do to help keep my symptoms at bay. Looking forward to our next session.

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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