02/14/2013
Michal Bak, CMT, CPT, LMT
Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer
Improve your quality of life and well-being with specifically targeted health and wellness programs created by this licensed and experienced health and fitness specialist.
Michal Bak, the owner of a private mobile massage therapy and personal training service, is a native of Poland where he developed a love for all things active at an early age. He holds a B.S. in sports and wellness and has used this background to create unique multi-faceted health, wellness and fitness programs catered to client needs.
Michal operates in the Chicago metropolitan area, where he has turned his passion for health and wellness into a successful business with a large and loyal client base. His services span massage therapy, personal training, nutrition counseling and rehabilitation, both on and off-site.
Michal graduated from Lindenwood University in 2009 before earning his licenses with the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He is also a certified massage therapist with the National Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork and is state-licensed to practice in Illinois.
Michal operates in a state of the art facility with cutting edge equipment and has followed his fascination with the science of the human body into a fruitful career as a health and fitness specialist. His free time is spent keeping up with his own physical stature by running, mountain biking, snowboarding and competing in track and field events.
Awards: - NAIA Track & Field 2007 Outdoor Runner–Up National Champions – USA - NAIA Track & Field 2006 Indoor National Champions – USA - Illinois High School Track & Field 300 meter hurdles state qualifier – USA 2003 - Illinois High School Track & Field 800 meter state qualifier – USA 2004 - Nation Top-Ten 400 meters hurdler in age category under 17 years old – Poland 2002
Background & Training
After graduating from Lindenwood University with a B.S. in sports and wellness, Michal went on to pursue advanced courses at the European School of Massage Therapy. Today, he provides off- and on-site massage and personal training for those living in the greater Chicago area.
Undergraduate degree: Lindenwood University, Missouri, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training with Major in Sports and Wellness
Media Coverage
Michal Bak has been quoted as an expert in Alternative Medicine and other magazines.
Publications: http://www.alternativemedicine.com/news-item/massage-prepares-athletes-upcoming-events
Specialties
With years of experience in both massage therapy and fitness training, Michal has created several programs which he customizes based on a clients goals. His well-rounded approach incorporates a mixture of Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, sports and hot stone massages with specialized exercise and nutrition programs.
His ultimate aim: to make clients look and feel their best inside and out. Need proof? That's in the results, which keep clients motivated as they continue on a path of wellness.
Mission Statement
"My mission is to inspire and empower my clients to gain self awareness, to experience their authentic selves, to achieve balance, and to reach their full potential through pathways of healthy diet and lifestyle while learning patience and compassion for themselves. As a massage therapist it's my intention to help my clients feel rejuvenated with a sense of well being and balance using the appropriate therapeutic pressure. I encourage open communication for the comfort and safety of my clients and focus on everyone leaving feeling better than when they came in."
Philosophy
"Exercise and manual therapy is the best medicine ever discovered. When you feel good, you look good and you are more equipped to make choices that will lead to a life of happiness and fulfillment. I believe reorganizing, restoring and optimizing your overall posture and balance is paramount to long-lasting health and greater well-being. I have a holistic philosophy and believe in all things in moderation. I try to help my clients make connections between what they are experiencing physically and mentally with their daily activities and habits, to help them problem solve and to make improvements in their overall health and wellness."
It’s a well-known fact that a good massage relaxes your body and improves your mood, but did you know that massage also improves concentration, improves sleep, increases flexibility, increases strength, and improves energy.
