Elliott Challandes is the owner of A Healing Place, Springfield located at 560 North Street in Springfield, Illinois providing integrated, complementary and alternative medicine. He is a Certified Practitioner by the American Organization of Body Therapies of Asia and specializes in Zen Shiatsu (which combines the benefits of acupressure and massage) as well as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Additionally, he is Usui Reiki and Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher and a Certified Consulting Hypnotist.  Elliott provides private sessions which promotes holistic health, pain relief, injury recovery, deep relaxation and the integration of mind, body and spirit. As a Zen Shiatsu Certified Practitioner, Elliott’s treatments assist in releasing stagnation, increasing blood and fluid flow, all while allowing your body to open and expand. Shiatsu treats a variety of issues and conditions, including musculoskeletal concerns, diverse organ dysfunctions (digestion, autoimmune, sleep, energy levels, etc.) and of course, it promotes general well-being and relaxation.