About Me
Amy Steinwald is a passionate and committed Integrative Somatic Mindful Movement Coach and Multi-Modality Bodyworker with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness field. With a foundation in Ballet and Modern dance, Amy's love for psychology, spirituality and movement led her to graduate with a BA in Dance Movement Therapy. Amy's expertise extends to teaching both group and private Therapeutic Yoga and Therapeutic Pilates classes, as well as customized bodywork treatments utilizing multi-modalities, accumulating two decades of experience in this domain. With this wealth of knowledge and experience, Amy is dedicated to helping her students and private clients achieve optimal well-being and balance through the power of movement and bodywork and nervous system regulation.
Certifications:
Licensed Massage Therapist IL
Craniosacral Therapy Practitioner
Certified Cupping Therapist
Prenatal Massage Therapist
Medical Massage Therapist
Massage Therapy Instructor
Certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor
Yoga Instructor- 500 HR
Corporate Yoga Instructor
Certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor
Thai Bodywork Practitioner
My Skills
I offer a highly specialized, cross-functional skill set and my core competency lies in advanced nervous system regulation, seamlessly bridging clinical hands-on bodywork with somatic movement therapy.
Clinical Bodywork & Manual Therapy- Expertise in advanced, multi-modal tactile interventions designed to alleviate physical pain, release tension, and facilitate structural rehabilitation.
Medical & Clinical Massage- Assessing and treating specific musculoskeletal issues and pathologies using targeted, clinical massage techniques.
Craniosacral Therapy (CST)- Utilizing light touch to release restrictions in the craniosacral system, directly calming the central nervous system.
Myofascial Decompression- Performing cupping therapy to improve blood flow, release facial restrictions, and accelerate tissue recovery.
Traditional Thai Bodywork- Incorporating dynamic, assisted stretching and sen-line energy work to improve flexibility and joint mobility.
Perinatal Care- Adapting bodywork protocols safely and effectively to support prenatal and postpartum anatomy.2.
Somatic & Therapeutic Movement Instruction- Designing and delivering comprehensive mind-body movement programs tailored to both group dynamics and highly individualized therapeutic
Comprehensive Pilates Coaching- Programming and instructing anatomy-focused workouts on the mat and specialized Pilates apparatus.
Advanced Yoga Instruction (500-HR)- Teaching alignment, pranayama (breathwork), and mindfulness across diverse demographics, including corporate environments.
Movement Adaptation & Modification: Customizing exercises in real-time for individuals managing pain, injury, or physical limitations.
Professional Associations / Memberships
ABMP
IAHP
Available for patients
Case studies, easy to understand explanations about the CranioSacral System, Visceral Manipulation, products to use between sessions, and much more.