About Our Businesses
I, Marilyn Shupe, was trained as a Certified Thai
Practitioner, and had a Thai bodywork practice for 5
years prior to starting this business. I went to Massage
School at the now closed, Wellness and Massage
Training Institute in Woodridge. I have taken and
continue to take, classes in Myofascial Release (MFR)
with John F. Barnes, PT.

I believe that ultimately, the person in pain is the only
person that can make it better. I am just here as an
instrument to assist that process. I highly encourage
clients to use stretching to further the process of pain
relief. Stretching is an integral part of my day. Intuition is
a big part of my success in the ability to "read" a body
and find restrictions. Sessions can be a meditative
experience for both my client and me.

My partner

I also work and share a studio with my business partner
and dear friend, Jarmila Svoboda. She manages her own
practice but we work together 2-on-one on some clients.
Jaja has had the same training as I have and has her own
website:
www.skythaimassage.com.

Thai Massage and MFR has been a blessing in both of
our lives. We are both highly intuitive and feel that these
talents bring a different dimension to our sessions.  While
Marilyn's massage is focused more on pain relief, Jaja's
massage is focused on relaxation. Depending on your
needs, we will match you with one of us.

We look forward to sharing our unique intuitive styles
with you.
Connections Massage Therapy