Michelle "Tziporah" Dayan

LMT

About Me

Thank you for visiting my page. 

I have been licensed in massage therapy license since 2003 and soon thereafter began my calling to do CranioSacral therapy which I have been pursuing since 2004. I have helped many people using a multi-modality treatment to alleviate pain, align the body, foster health, peace and well being and bring the mind and body into homeostasis (balance and equilibrium).  The treatments I give, currently utilize my skills and experience in various techniques such as CranioSacral Therapy, Myofascial Release and SomatoEmotional Release. Accompanied in my sessions is the space provided, which holds the patient with intention and compassion. These elements together allow for the tissues in the body to surrender and soften, allowing for muscular-skeletal alignment and the release of constrictions on physical and emotional many levels. Each person is unique and therefore each treatment consists of listening and feeling carefully with my hands to where the body needs aligning and healing.

I greatly believe in giving to oneself in a way which will enhance well-being, physical comfort,  improve mood, release and relax tight and bound tissues, thus improving one's state of mind, spiritual receptivity and muscular skeletal structure. These gifts to oneself are not just a luxury. Many find they are a necessity which  positively affects daily living.

 "The tissues of our body are asking for acknowledgment just like our heart, spirit and mind.

When we give ourselves the time and space to honor these things, healing and wellness burgeon forth and flourish”

In my free time, I love to cook healthy whole foods especially plant based; exercise to keep my body and mind in good working order; keep a spiritual practice and of course quality time with family and friends to keep me smiling! :) 

 I look forward to speaking with you to see how I can best be of support to you in your healing and wellness journey of body and mind. 

 Testimonials:

Client Reflections:

"To be treated by Tziporah is to be healed physically, emotionally and spiritually."-MA

"I haven't met someone here  who does what you do in the way you do it. you're magic."-RG

"You have hands of gold.....The hands of an angel." -SJ

"That was magic...pure magic....you are gifted." -SF

"Tziporah is a highly gifted healer and I couldn't recommend her more."-CL

" I feel energized and alert yet relaxed, like every part of my body has been given water. Words fail me to tell you how I thank you." -LW

"After I received a severe hit to the head, I started having debilitating migraines and terrible stiffness in my back and neck. As an athlete in training, this was devastating for me. When I went to Tziporah to see if she could help me, she immediately told me that my jaw [and temporal bone] had been jammed up from the accident. Her therapy sessions were relaxing and felt great. After a couple of sessions, the stiffness was almost gone and my migraines disappeared. Thanks to Tziporah, i was able to return to training and my normal life!"

- SK

Case Studies:

Clients who come for treatments usually leave their session relaxed, refreshed, looking and feeling younger and taller. Below are a few studies attending to more specific conditions.

   *Client  came in with years of chronic back pain due to scoliosis.

Post 8 treatments- after much tissue release in lower sacrum and back, pain alleviated.

   *Client (physician)came in with pain in the shoulder hence limited range of motion.

Post  1 treatment-pain gone. returned mobility and increased range of motion in shoulder.

   *Client came in 2 weeks post delivery due date. Doctors requested admittance into hospital for inducement. Post 1 treatment, baby delivered next day naturally. No inducement needed.

   *Client 8 year old girl.  Teeth growing in significantly crooked. Post 3 treatments within one month, teeth realigned.

   *Client (athlete in training) came in after significant impact to the head, with ensuing debilitating migraines and terrible stiffness in back and neck. Post 2 treatments stiffness greatly reduced and migraines disappeared. Client able to return to training and 'normal life'.






My Skills

I have a passion for doing the CranioSacral Curriculum helping to ignite and initiate the body's innate wisdom with gentle, compassionate, respectful and experienced therapeutic  touch. I incorporate Myofascial Release to loosen restricting connective tissue around muscles, massage when needed to help loosen muscles as well as  SomatoEmotional Release to redirect and release old stored memories that are creating physical ailments and pain.    


Professional Associations / Memberships

Illinois State Massage Therapy License

Florida State Massage Therapy License

Associated Bodywork and Massage Practitioners