Specialties
All services are on a sliding scale. We see you as the complete and unique person that you are. Our services are designed to honor, respect and address what you need, where you are hurting and behaviors, thoughts and feelings you want to explore. We offer Massage & Bodywork, Therapy, Counseling and Coaching (as featured in Psychology Today). Monique's Massage & Bodywork sessions specializes in extended sessions, anywhere from 1 to 3-hours!
A Hand in Hand Relaxation Massage is for those who love to deeply relax and for those who experience stress, anxiety and panic disorders. Using a combination of specialized techniques, these sessions work with the polyvagal system, calming the nervous system to help those with busy minds, anxiety/stress, tension and those dealing with grief and loss.
Sacred Bodywork is particularly effective for those who like to 'journey' and those with Essential Tremor and other tremor disorders.
Therapeutic Massage addresses aches/pains and injury such as whiplash, headaches/migraines, arthritis, digestive issues, jaw tension and heart health.
Monique & Blane offer Therapy, Counseling and Coaching for Life Transitions, Grief/Loss, Stress/Anxiety, ADHD, Men's Issues. All our services are designed to enhance your experience and address your goals.
History
Established in 1991.
Hand in Hand Massage & Therapeutic Services is an award winning, 5-star TripAdvisor rated business. Monique and Blane were established in Marblehead, MA for 11 years until they closed their doors in 2016 and traveled for 3 years. Monique Illona began in private practice in 1989 and her massage career in 1991 and now offers Massage, Therapy & Counseling with a focus on Stress/Anxiety. Life Transitions, Grief/Loss. Blane offers Counseling and Coaching, with a focus on ADHD and Men's Issues.
Meet the Business Owner: Monique I.
Monique is an author, an artist, a traveler, a teacher, and has been a therapist since 1989 and a massage professional since 1991.
She graduated from The School of Visual Arts with a BFA and Lesley University with a MA.
She has taught massage at several schools and classes & workshops at places such as Harvard University, BU, Boston College, Blue Cross, Emerson and Addison Gilbert Hospital.
In 2014, she published A Dual Path: Sacred Practices & Bodywork.