Meet Our Therapists

Bentley Hall

Bentley graduated with his Massage Therapy certificate from Midwest Technical Institute in March of 2023. Bentley specializes in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Aromatherapy, and Hot Towel Treatment. Bentley loves helping people get through their aches and pains. He also loves working with people who have suffered from injuries or surgeries to help them along in their recovery. Bentley wants to learn more modalities in the future to help grow his work as a Massage Therapists. Bentley is a joy to work with and understands how important it is for clients to find relief with every massage.

Courtney Hudson

I graduated massage school at Illinois Valley Community College in 2012. I took some time off during 2020 to 2022 to go to esthetician school and become a stay-at-home mom of 2 beautiful children. I’m so grateful to have had that time, especially in the life of a pandemic. And although life happens and my kids are my priority, I’m so happy to be back in an amazing spa setting doing what I love. I enjoy helping people relax and melt away stress while also focusing to ease some aches and pains. My most natural pressure is a medium-to-medium firm, but I'm happy to do light work and am capable of doing some deep pressure for a short period of time or in a specific area.

Don Thorpe

Don Thorpe studied St. John's Neuromuscular Therapy through a 4-year apprenticeship under Tracy Jones. He specializes in Neuromuscular Therapy but also provides Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy and Kinesio Taping. He is a member of the International Massage Association and a certified personal trainer. Don has continued his education in neuromuscular therapy receiving recognition as a certified Precision Neuromuscular Therapist. If you haven't already and want to read more about Don go to About Us.

Jamie Cioni

Jamie has been a licensed massage therapist since 2018. Working with people to help ease tension and find relief from aches and pains is a passion of hers. Everyone needs a little break once and a while and her goal is to provide a comfortable relaxing experience that allows people to unwind from the everyday grind. Jamie is able to provide multiple services such as, Prenatal, Swedish, Hot Stone and Sports massage. She will customize each massage session to fit each client’s needs and address any areas of tension. Jamie is able to provide deep tissue when needed and/or a relaxing light to medium pressure as well. She believes that the most rewarding part of massage therapy practice is when we see someone walk in the door stressed out or in pain and then leave the session calm and smiling.

Jeannie O'Neill

Jeannie graduated from Lincoln Land Community College in 2022. She uses a combination of relaxation, deep tissue, dynamic cupping, and myofascial release with breathwork techniques. Her own experience with chronic migraines and pain, and her journey back to vibrant health, gives her a unique perspective and empathy for those with long-term chronic illness. Her goal is to help her clients feel safe in their bodies and to come along side them as they facilitate their own healing. Jeannie also provides prenatal massage, hot/salt stone, lower-extremity neuromuscular therapy, and has been introduced to spontaneous muscle release.

Jeri Lynn Abernathy

Upon Graduation from the Caya Reilly School of Massage in Virginia Beach, VA in 2009, Jeri Lynn practiced as a therapist at the Edgar Cayce Health Center and Spa. As well as working as a faculty member at the School of Massage for several years. To this day, she practices the copyrighted C/R Massage: This is a blend of Swedish, Osteopathic, and Neuropathic techniques, bringing attention to all major muscle groups and limbs, as well as abdomen, torso, back. The sequence of the massage along with the use of vibration, stretching, and range of motion, brings emphasis to relaxation and balance to the nervous system. She has studied and practices Reiki , Reflexology, and Cranial Sacral Therapy. “My Intention as a therapist is to integrate Body, Mind, Spirit and enhance optimal health and wellness for each client”.

Jordyn Bateson

Introducing, Jordyn to the Aches Away family. She recently graduated from Midwest Technical Institute back in January of 2023. Though she’s new to massage, Jordyn is eager to add more modalities in the near future. She currently specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal Massage, Aromatherapy, and likes to use hot towels as needed. Jordyn describes her pressure as Medium/Firm, but can also apply Light or Deep pressure when requested. Her enjoyment from massage comes from helping others relax and feel better in this hectic world. Jordyn is soft spoken and one of the friendliest people you’ll meet. When she’s not working, she loves spending her free time with friends, family, and her dog!

Kim Fitzgerald

Kim is passionate about the need for self-care, balancing the nervous system and keeping wellness in everyday awareness. Kim’s specialty and focus is on deep relaxation, helping to melt away stress and anxiety through bodywork. She is passionate about learning any modality that helps you live fully and in the healthiest manner. After a massage therapy session, Kim truly enjoys witnessing the lightness people feel, in body and mind, and she feels privileged to be the one to help make a difference in daily lives. Kim holds dual massage licensure in Wisconsin and Illinois. In addition to massage, Kim became a 200-hour certified yoga teacher through Pranakriya in 2013 and Reiki Master training in 2014.

Lynne Robinson

Lynne Robinson earned her Massage Therapy certificate in May 2011 at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL. She has since developed her signature massage: a base of Swedish massage combined with a little deep tissue and trigger point work as needed. She describes her offering as "preventive maintenance with a medium firm touch." For those looking for a more intense experience, Lynne offers biomagnetic cupping, usually taking the form of a biomagnetic blanket across the back and shoulders: it's amazing for chronic pain. In addition, she is also trained in Reiki and Guasha.

In June 2024, Lynne achieved her certification in the Spinal Flow Technique, and is excited to spearhead this amazing new modality in Central Illinois. Lynne brings a calm, grounded presence to every bodywork session, and is driven by her passion to make a difference in the lives of her clients. When not massaging, Lynne enjoys tennis, reading, and deep-diving into self-discovery and shamanic intuitive healing practices. She is also a published author, having contributed to two collaborative anthologies (The Chaos of COVID, non-fiction, and The Mystic's Pen: Portals, fiction) and is currently working on a quozy mystery series.

Maria Bicknell

Maria grew up in Bloomington and is embarking on her career in massage therapy after graduating from Midwest Technical Institute in September of 2024. She is very excited to start her massage therapy career! Maria started her journey as a CNA in the hospital setting first before deciding to get licensed in massage with the intent to help others lessen their pain. Maria best provides a very relaxing Swedish massage with a medium to firm pressure. She is also very comfortable working with light to medium pressure as well. If you’re feeling anxious and/or stressed and need a massage that will relax and calm you…Maria is the right therapist for you.

Matt Rapp

Matt graduated with his certification in massage therapy from Midwest Technical Institute in March of 2020. Before that he studied exercise science at Lindenwood University-Belleville for 3 years. Matt specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and the use of hot towels. He looks forward to adding modalities to his skill set as he gains experience and continues his career as a massage therapist.

Matthew "Matt" Brennan

Matt was born and raised in Bloomington. He started down the path of healing + massage as a Reiki practitioner. In, 2011, he traveled to Virginia Beach, VA, and graduated from the Cayce/Reilly School of Massage, became a nationally certified massage therapist with NCBTMB and practiced at the Edgar Cayce health center and spa till 2017 when he returned to Bloomington/Normal to be close to his family. Matt earned his reflexology certification in 2013. He believes breathwork helps make the body, mind and spirit connected with therapeutic massage. Matt loves spending time with family, gardening, and playing golf.

Paulina Daniel

After completing her education at the Denver School of Massage Therapy in Colorado, Paulina specialized in clinical massage therapy. This includes Trigger Point Therapy, Reflexology, Sports Massage, and Post-Operative Recovery. Her experience spans diverse professional settings, from working with athletes in the UFC and NHL in 2016, to providing therapeutic care in hospital environments like Bromenn Medical in Bloomington (2017) and Hopedale Medical in Hopedale, Illinois.

Aches Away has proudly been her home base for 5 years and her clientele throughout those years deeply reinforced her dedication to therapeutic massage, pain management, and overall wellness. Above all, her proudest role is being a mother to her three amazing daughters! Parenthood has greatly deepened her compassion and strengthened her commitment to helping others find relief and comfort, something Paulina looks forward to for years to come.

Tammy Gadberry

Tammy Gadberry graduated with her massage certification from Lincoln College Normal Il in June 2011. She obtained her Illinois state license for massage therapy and received her board certification October 2011. Tammy specializes in swedish/relaxtion and deep tissue work and combines them to get the best outcome for the client. She feels that massage is an art form that needs to be tailored to fit each clients needs. Tammy has lived in Pontiac Il her whole life and loves boating, water skiing and snowmobiling. She is looking forward to putting her massage skills to work for you.

Trina Cunningham - Owner

Trina Cunningham attended Healthy Connections massage school here in Bloomington and has been doing massage since 2009. Her massages are a combination of firm/deep pressure, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and lymphatic drainage. “I feel extremely blessed to have found my calling in life. In May of 2023 my husband and I became the new owners and I believe every path in life has brought me exactly where I need to be.” Trina naturally applies firm pressure, but through her experience can personalize each massage to meet every individual’s needs. “I can promise you all that I will always greet you with a smile and give 110% of myself every massage.”