cf Therapeutics

about

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MEET CLARISSA

I am a graduate of Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy with a passion for health and wellness. I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer as well as a NASM Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist since 2013 and have been ranked a nationally qualified figure bodybuilding competitor since 2014. I have worked through school as a physical therapy rehabilitation tech for Crystal Lake Orthopedics and McHenry County Orthopedics for the past 7 years alongside physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons.

With my business as CF Therapeutics and Bodywork growing, my focus is geared towards orthopedic techniques and corrective exercise, with specializations in deep tissue therapy and sports massage.

My plan is to continue schooling of massage therapy to build an improved foundation for my business and the care of my clients.

Educating my clients and helping them heal from injuries has always been my main objective for treating everyone I see.

  • "Clarissa is extremely knowledgeable and i'm so grateful to have found here!

    I have been getting treated by Clarissa since 2021, she helped me recover from major surgery and has put my body back together so I can continue to keep fighting MMA. She is wonderful and always listened to my newest issue or injury from training, and then she will adapt our sessions to fit my needs. I always get cupping after a deep massage, it’s so relaxing and helps with recovery.”

    -Kendra

  • "clarissa has been the best improvement to my life that i could have ever made.

    I started with just getting my meal plans from her, then added workouts, and now book body work sessions with her to give me my best results! She is very attentive with questions and explanations when I need them and has really made me feel as though she understands me and where I am coming from with all of the services I receive from her! I would not have been able to make my transformation without her and all of the knowledge she holds!”

    -Paige

SERVICES

RECOVERY LOUNGE

The lounge is best used after a deep tissue treatment or post workout to help flush out excess lactic acid out of the body and increase blood circulation. 

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deep tissue before and after

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE

 Deep tissue work is best to treat sport injuries past and present as well as injury prevention and maintain the health of the muscles and connective tissue.  

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IASTM

An orthopedic treatment used for improved muscle function and increase mobility around an area post surgery or injury where blood flow is lacking