About Illinois Therapeutic Massage
Dharmi Mehta
Hi! I'm Dharmi Mehta, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, and Oncology Massage Specialist, and Founder of Illinois Therapeutic Massage.
My purpose is clear: to help people heal, recover, and find their way back to feeling good in their own bodies.
My journey into massage therapy was deeply personal. After experiencing chronic pain from whiplash, cervical disc injury, and tension headaches following an auto accident, I know firsthand what it feels like to lose your quality of life to pain. I remember thinking it was something I would simply have to live with forever — until massage therapy gave me my life back. That moment changed everything for me, and I made it my life's work to offer that same hope and relief to others. I walked away from a stable career to follow this calling, and it is the best decision I have ever made.
I graduated from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL in 2015 — a foundation that gave me the clinical knowledge and deep understanding of the human body that continues to guide my practice every single day.
In 2022, I discovered lymphatic work — and it truly feels like a calling. There is something incredibly sacred about supporting the body's own innate ability to heal itself. I felt a deep pull toward caring for people in some of their most vulnerable and tender moments, and I haven't been able to imagine working any other way since.
Today, I specialize in post-operative lymphatic drainage, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), and oncology massage — bringing a warm, informed, and compassionate touch to clients navigating surgery recovery, cancer treatment, and complex health journeys. Every client who trusts me with their healing during life's hardest seasons reminds me exactly why I do this work.
When I'm not with clients, I am dedicated to continuing my education so that I can always offer the safest, most effective, and most up to date care possible — because you deserve a therapist who never stops growing for you. I also cherish every moment with my two kiddos, and find joy in music, movies, and discovering new places.
I'd love to be part of your healing journey. Please feel free to reach out at 630-418-2399 — I look forward to connecting with you.
I graduated from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL in 2015 — a foundation that gave me the clinical knowledge and deep understanding of the human body that continues to guide my practice every single day.
In 2022, I discovered lymphatic work — and it truly feels like a calling. There is something incredibly sacred about supporting the body's own innate ability to heal itself. I felt a deep pull toward caring for people in some of their most vulnerable and tender moments, and I haven't been able to imagine working any other way since. Today, I specialize in post-operative lymphatic drainage, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), and oncology massage — bringing a warm, informed, and compassionate touch to clients navigating surgery recovery, cancer treatment, and complex health journeys. Every client who trusts me with their healing during life's hardest seasons reminds me exactly why I do this work.
When I'm not with clients, I am dedicated to continuing my education so that I can always offer the safest, most effective, and most up to date care possible — because you deserve a therapist who never stops growing for you. I also cherish every moment with my two kiddos, and find joy in music, movies, and discovering new places.
I'd love to be part of your healing journey. Please feel free to reach out at 630-418-2399 — I look forward to connecting with you.
Aliya Schulze
Hi, I'm Aliya! With over 15 years of experience in massage therapy, acupuncture, and integrative wellness, I've dedicated my career to helping people feel better in their bodies through personalized, intentional care. I believe massage therapy should be more than a temporary escape from everyday stress. It should be an opportunity to address chronic aches and tension, restore balance to the mind-body to improve how clients feel, move, and function in daily life. My approach combines the restorative experience of luxury spa massage with years of clinical experience that has imbued my hands with an intuitive understanding of anatomy, movement, and the body's interconnected systems. My goal is to work together with clients in a lasting partnership that truly improves quality of life.
My journey in the healing arts has taken me through luxury spas, multidisciplinary healthcare clinics, and private practice ownership. Along the way, I've had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life, each with their own needs, challenges, and wellness goals. My experience includes deep tissue therapy, lymphatic drainage, prenatal massage, Swedish massage, cupping, gua sha (tool assisted muscle scraping) and hot stone massage.
I take the time to listen, understand your concerns, and tailor each treatment to what your body needs that day. To me, exceptional massage therapy is about more than technique or following a generic protocol. The art of exceptional massage lies in precision—knowing exactly where to work, how much pressure to apply, and when to ease off. The key is recognizing what the body needs and adjusting accordingly. To sum up my philosophy: Therapeutic massage doesn't have to mean painful, and relaxing doesn't have to mean ineffective. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all massage. My goal is to deliver bodywork that is both deeply satisfying and therapeutically effective, without ever making you feel like you have to endure pain to experience results. Your massage has to be calibrated for your body as it is today. I want you to feel genuinely heard and respected so you can feel comfortable communicating your needs, asking questions, and taking an active role in your wellness.
When I’m not working, you will find me out with my husband and our three kids mostly chauffeuring to and from kids activities and events! My hobbies and interests always center on making something crafty like jewelry, home decor, personalized art, sewing, crocheting, miniatures, singing, piano, the list goes on. Oh, and you should know that I already know I am amazing. <3
I look forward to working with you and helping you feel your best.
Hi, I'm Aliya! With over 15 years of experience in massage therapy, acupuncture, and integrative wellness, I've dedicated my career to helping people feel better in their bodies through personalized, intentional care. I believe massage therapy should be more than a temporary escape from everyday stress. It should be an opportunity to address chronic aches and tension, restore balance to the mind-body to improve how clients feel, move, and function in daily life. My approach combines the restorative experience of luxury spa massage with years of clinical experience that has imbued my hands with an intuitive understanding of anatomy, movement, and the body's interconnected systems. My goal is to work together with clients in a lasting partnership that truly improves quality of life.
My journey in the healing arts has taken me through luxury spas, multidisciplinary healthcare clinics, and private practice ownership. Along the way, I've had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life, each with their own needs, challenges, and wellness goals. My experience includes deep tissue therapy, lymphatic drainage, prenatal massage, Swedish massage, cupping, gua sha (tool assisted muscle scraping) and hot stone massage.
I take the time to listen, understand your concerns, and tailor each treatment to what your body needs that day. To me, exceptional massage therapy is about more than technique or following a generic protocol. The art of exceptional massage lies in precision—knowing exactly where to work, how much pressure to apply, and when to ease off. The key is recognizing what the body needs and adjusting accordingly. To sum up my philosophy: Therapeutic massage doesn't have to mean painful, and relaxing doesn't have to mean ineffective. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all massage. My goal is to deliver bodywork that is both deeply satisfying and therapeutically effective, without ever making you feel like you have to endure pain to experience results. Your massage has to be calibrated for your body as it is today. I want you to feel genuinely heard and respected so you can feel comfortable communicating your needs, asking questions, and taking an active role in your wellness.
When I’m not working, you will find me out with my husband and our three kids mostly chauffeuring to and from kids activities and events! My hobbies and interests always center on making something crafty like jewelry, home decor, personalized art, sewing, crocheting, miniatures, singing, piano, the list goes on. Oh, and you should know that I already know I am amazing. <3
I look forward to working with you and helping you feel your best.