Elements Massage Opens in Glenview Thursday

Kelly Gervin-Raizer is a true believer in therapeutic massage.

After surviving a debilitating car accident several years ago, the Glenview resident and successful corporate executive became a frequent massage customer during the healing process. Now, she has teamed with her husband, Dr. Jeffrey Raizier to open up an Elements Massage franchise in their home town.

The business is scheduled to open on Thursday, April 30 in the Plaza del Prado Shopping Center.

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“Massage was the only therapy that helped me after my accident, so when I was looking for a business opportunity that would have an impact on people’s lives, it felt like a good fit,” Gervin-Raizer said. “Elements is one of the fastest growing providers of therapeutic massage in the U.S. and the rated the ‘best massage’ in the industry. I liked the fact that it’s the only massage franchise to be founded by a licensed massage therapist.”

Different than other massage franchises that have additional spa services and product lines, Elements is focused solely on providing the most customized and therapeutic massage in the industry, according to a news release issued this week.

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The new business will have seven dedicated massage rooms equipped with heated hydraulic massage tables, a customized sound system and hydro collators used to heat and store hot packs for therapeutic use to help provide more range of motion in areas where the client needs attention. Elements also offers hot towel service in each room.

Gervin-Raizer is hiring a minimum of 12 licensed massage therapists who specialize in different massage modalities. In addition, she is looking for specialty therapists in dance, sports therapy, prenatal and hot stone massage.

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“We want our clients to get a superior therapeutic massage experience,” she said. “ Our operations manager, Elizabeth Thomas, has tremendous experience in the service industry and is doing a remarkable job recruiting an exceptionally talented team.”

Thomas is also a Glenview resident.

The studio, located at 2789 Pfingsten Rd., will be open seven days a week, welcome walk-ins and offer a membership program that allows clients to receive regular, discounted massage therapy services without contractual commitment. Elements’ Wellness Program can be shared with a household member and canceled without issue at 30 days notice.