Our Therapists

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.

Courtney graduated massage school at Illinois Valley Community College in 2012. She took some time off during 2020 to 2022 to go to esthetician school and become a stay-at-home mom of 2 beautiful children. She enjoys helping people relax and melt away stress while also focusing to ease some aches and pains. Her most natural pressure is a medium-to-medium firm, but she’s happy to do light work and is capable of doing some deep pressure for a short period of time or in a specific area.

Don studied St. John’s Neuromuscular Therapy through a 4-year apprenticeship. He specializes in Neuromuscular Therapy and also provides Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, and Kinesio Taping. He is a certified Precision Neuromuscular Therapist and certified personal trainer.

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. 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.

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 gives her a unique perspective and empathy for those with long-term chronic illness. Jeannie also provides prenatal massage, hot/salt stone, and lower-extremity neuromuscular therapy.

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. To this day, she practices the copyrighted C/R Massage, a blend of Swedish, Osteopathic, and Neuropathic techniques. 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 recently graduated from Midwest Technical Institute in January of 2023. 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.

Kayla began her journey at Aches Away in April 2024, working as a front desk associate. Inspired by the impact of massage therapy, she pursued her license and graduated from MTI in March 2026. Kayla specializes in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage with medium to firm to deep pressure, accommodating each client’s needs.

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. Kim holds dual massage licensure in Wisconsin and Illinois, is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, and Reiki Master.

Lynne Robinson earned her Massage Therapy certificate in May 2011 at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL. She has developed her signature massage: a base of Swedish combined with deep tissue and trigger point work as needed. Lynne offers biomagnetic cupping and is certified in the Spinal Flow Technique. In June 2024, Lynne achieved her certification in the Spinal Flow Technique and is excited to spearhead this modality in Central Illinois.

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.

Matt was born and raised in Bloomington. He started down the path of healing and massage as a Reiki practitioner. In 2011, he graduated from the Cayce/Reilly School of Massage, became a nationally certified massage therapist, and practiced at the Edgar Cayce health center and spa till 2017 when he returned to Bloomington/Normal. Matt earned his reflexology certification in 2013 and believes breathwork helps connect body, mind and spirit with therapeutic massage.

Tammy Gadberry graduated with her massage certification from Lincoln College Normal IL in June 2011. She specializes in Swedish/relaxation 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 client’s needs.

Trina Cunningham attended Healthy Connections massage school in Bloomington and has been a massage therapist since 2009. Her massages are a combination of firm/deep pressure, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and lymphatic drainage. In May of 2023, Trina and her husband became the new owners of Aches Away Massage Specialists.