Soft or Firm

Always Sensative

Always Intuitive

holistic Massage Therapist

Intuitive Care

Thorough Therapies

Fully Trained

Personalized Therapies

Massage Therapty to Address:

Repetitive Stress from work

Injury recovery or reconditioning

 

What We Do

Somatic mind-body practices explore how our physical sensations, nervous system, and thoughts interact. Taking a “bird’s eye view” allows you to step back and observe your entire somatic system—tracking habitual physical tensions, noticing emotional triggers in the body, and learning to regulate your nervous system through conscious awareness

Wholistic Treatment

Treat the body as a whole, whether we are looking at individual muscle release, or outside forces that are developing your pain.  We treat the whole system for long-term health.

Energy Worker

Gayla is a highly sensative energy worker, and has pursued training in Reiki, Pranic Healing, Hypnotherapy & is totally comfortable listening to whatever energetic impressions you are having.

Mind

In addition to massage therapies that treat the body directly, whether you are interpreting ‘life’ energy as Pranic, chi or electrical signals – Gayla will treat from the ancient Chinese wisdom in Acupressure to nuture or nudge your body-mind into healthy energy.  Gayla is trusted by numerous individuals as a life coach and health coach that will help you respond in healthy ways to life challenges from surgeries to career based stressors.  One intersection of the mind and body is the topic of addiction, we know that the substance drives the behavior, but it drives through the biochemical systems tied in the mind.  Hypno-therapy attempts to give you a soft and gentle re-wiring for addiction recovery.

Body

30 Years of Massage Therapy experience at your service!

Massage is my life’s calling, gifting and natural ability.  Beyond that I have pursued a lifelong study of the body’s mechanical and energetic linkages studying Chinese Medicine that I practice as accupressure so it’s not intrusive, Pranic Healing as study of ‘life force’, and Reiki as the Japanese word of the same general meaning.  Each modality I study, I integrate without being dogmatic, as I suppliment my intuition and subtle guidance with the exterior system of movement, massage, or even magnets.  Come for a session with me and tell me about your physical pain, and any emotional elements that may also be informing it.

Gayla Lidwell

30 Years of Hands on Experience.

God given gifts for intuitive care, honed with multiple certificates for specialized treatement form the core of a very well informed practice.

I have a massage office in Bloomington, Peoria, and Evanston IL and give in-home services for the aged and those in surgical recovery. 

In Office Visit $120

60 Minute Massage

No upcharges :

aromatherapy, magnets,
Ktape or other therapies

Home Visit $240

60 Minute Massage

No upcharges :

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Tristan Ryshunn Parham
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I recently had my very first Sound Therapy session with Gayla, and it was an incredible experience. I was a little nervous going in since I didn’t know what to expect, but those feelings quickly disappeared. Gayla created such a calming, welcoming environment that I felt completely comfortable and deeply relaxed within minutes. The entire session was peaceful, restorative, and left me feeling refreshed afterward. I highly recommend Somatic Mind Healing to anyone looking for a truly relaxing and healing experience. Five stars!
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I’ve been having a wonderful experience with my sessions with Gayla for many years and it’s always helped well-being as well as health. She knows exactly where to go in my body. I don’t even have to tell her . I am receiving wellness sessions every two weeks to stay on top of everything making my body have more mobility as well as sleeping better I would highly recommend Gayla to anybody in Central Illinois.
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Mind Water Media
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Wonderful mysterious and therapeutic experience with Gayla Lidwell! She helped address my office work fatigue and back issues with great success.
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Gayla is amazing at all of the services she offers ! Whenever she has worked with me, I have walked away feeling renewed in mind and body, relaxed and like a new person! She is very professional, knowledgeable, kind, understanding and patient, and truly listens and cares about her clients overall well-being !!! I highly recommend her !!! 😇🙏💞
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Sally Modine
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I had an incredible experience receiving Pranic Healing and Acupressure, along with an Akashic Records reading. Every service was truly fantastic. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and at ease. Gayla’s office is in a great location, which made it convenient and parking was readily available. Gayla has created a space that is calm, comfortable, and inviting. The energy in the room immediately helped me relax and feel open to the work. The Pranic Healing and Acupressure sessions left me feeling balanced and refreshed . The Akashic Records reading was insightful, thoughtful, and delivered with such care and professionalism. I’m so grateful for the experience and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for healing, clarity, and a peaceful environment to receive it.
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Ruth Swan
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Gayla is a genuine healer. She is a skilled bodyworker, and highly intuitive energy worker. I truly recommend her for deep energetic healing. Thank you, Gayla!!
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Julie Gizzi
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Gayla is very knowledgeable as a massage therapist. If you enjoy a therapist who is able to incorporate a variety of techniques you’ll appreciate Gayla’s experience. She is intuitive and provides a good deep tissue massage that isn’t painful in order to release muscle tension.
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A friend of mine recommended Gayla to me, and I am so glad that I followed her suggestion! I’ve had other therapeutic massages in the past, but none of those seem to actually help with my issues, the way Gayla has. Gayla is very good at locating and addressing the various issues I have. Our sessions are very relaxed and I really feel so much better after our session. I recommend that you also follow my friend’s suggestion, too.
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I can't recommend Gayla enough. She is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and truly has healing hands. I've had several different services with her, including cupping, lymphatic massage, and deep tissue work, and every session has made noticeable difference in how my body feels. Each time I walk in, I'm tense, sore, or dealing with aching muscles, and I leave feeling completely relaxed and restored. What really stands out is how she listens and tailors each session to exactly what my body needs.-It never feels routine or rushed. She especially helped me after a recent surgery by using lymphatic massage to reduce swelling. I was honestly amazed at how quickly the swelling went down. The relief was both both visible and physical. If you are looking for someone who is skilled, intuitive, and genuinely cares about your healing and well-being, Gayla is the one to see!
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Gayla does great work and is very knowledgeable!

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The somatic mind-body connection refers to the inseparable link between our physical bodies and our mental health. Somatic practices use the body’s physical sensations, breathing, and intentional movement to release trapped stress, heal trauma, and improve emotional regulation.

Somatics (derived from the Greek word soma, meaning “the living body”) approaches healing from the “bottom-up”. Rather than relying strictly on cognitive talk therapy, it works on the premise that emotions, chronic pain, and traumatic memories are physically stored in the nervous system and muscles.Common techniques include:Somatic Experiencing (SE): A specialized therapy that gently guides you to notice bodily sensations and release the physiological tension associated with past stress.Body Scans & Grounding: Mindful practices where you intentionally observe physical sensations (like the weight of your feet on the floor) to regulate your nervous system and stay present.

Breathwork: Controlled breathing patterns designed to calm the nervous system and clear emotional blocks.If you’re in the Peoria, Illinois area and looking to explore these mind-body techniques,

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Are you looking for independent self-care exercises or professional therapy?  Are you dealing with specific goals like stress, trauma, or chronic pain?  I can provide tailored resources or local recommendations to help you get started