Hello, my name is Devika. I was introduced to massage and its wonderful effects early in life, not by choice but by circumstance. My mom suffered from a bad back and would regularly have us kids massage her back with herbal oils my dad made. We were praised for the great job we did. Mom would fall asleep and wake up not only feeling better but also in a good mood. Very encouranging for a young mind eager to learn and help. My dad was a big influence on us kids. He always advised us to have an open mind. An intelligent man both scientific & spiritual, he taught himself to make Ayurvedic (herbal) oils, he studied Homeopathy, even Astronomy, Astrology, Palmistry and more. Looking back, I am very grateful for early exposure to many wonders around us.
Years later, we moved to the suburbs of Chicago. Out of curiosity, I signed up to take a class on reflexology. It was during the class that I experienced the power of superior touch and how it can transport you to a higher state of consciousness. This experience planted the seed of interest in me. I also made a lifelong friend in that class, Carmin. After that class, Carmin got me to sign up for an aromatherapy class with her. I wasn’t sure what I was signing up for. This was before most of us knew what aromatherapy or essential oils were. She mentioned something about fragrances and candles. I was apprehensive and partly worried if I would end up getting a headache from the smells. However, my apprehension turned into amazement and interest when the teacher talked about botanical names, biochemistry and how and why the plants make the oils. The teacher, Carolyn, still remains one of the most influential teachers in my life.
Many times during the course, Carolyn mentioned that the best way to experience the oils was through massage. As fate would have it, at the end of the course year, Carmin handed me the brochure to a massage school I ended up enrolling in. Massage school turned out to be life changing experience and that was just the beginning. Each time I saw an opportunity to learn something that I could add to my tool box of skills to help others, I did. I studied CranioSacral therapy from the Upledger Institute, got certified in Prenatal massage, took classes in different techniques like Muscle release®, Quantum touch®, Touch for health; all of which I can effectively combine as needed into a therapeutic massage session. In addition to clinical experience, I also had the opportunity to teach at massage schools.
Another major influence on my work is Pranic Healing®. As an energy healing modality, it is by far, the most comprehensive, well researched and documented technique that exists. What I like about Pranic Healing® is that the treatments are all protocol based. So if someone suffers from insomnia, there is a full treatment protocol for that. No need for guess work or special abilities. Moreover, it allows itself to complement any other healing modality or conventional treatment. For example, I’ve had very good results with insomnia by following a session of Pranic Healing®, which helps to clear stress energies with a CranioSacral therapy session to help balance the nervous system. Pranic Healing® can help to accelerate the healing process. It can be used for physical, emotional and psychological healing. Pranic Healing® also has a spiritual wing. In fact, I also helped facilitate the free Twin Heart Meditation & healing clinic at the library in Lisle, IL & at the Unity in Naperville, IL and organized classes in the area as well.
My sessions are client focused, nurturing & revitalizing. As music and rhythm have a profound effect on me, I like to integrate rhythmic work into my massage. Drawing from a decade's worth of experience and by combining the various techniques into a synergistic wellness plan, I strive to help people who are eager to participate in their own healing process, achieve their state of balance.
Devika Kishore, BCTMB., LMT. - 630.880.3663 - By Appointment
Available at: Preventive & Natural Medicine, 9621 Campo Rd, Ste. B., Spring Valley, CA 91977. Ph: 619.462.4400
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"The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease" ~ Thomas Alva Edison