Therapeutic Massage is a collection of techniques designed to relax the body and relieve "knots" or tension, and this term is mainly used to differentiate its practitioners between those who work towards a wellness goal and those who offer illicit and illegal services. Make no mistake, the practitioners and services offered at Work of Heart are geared entirely towards wellness goals. Any solicitation for illegal activities before, during, or after a treatment session will be immediately reported to local authorities. More information can be found in our Policies and Procedures PDF. .

Orthopedic massage takes Therapeutic massage to the next level and uses techniques from any and all modalities in combination with Orthopedic tests and techniques for the purpose of bringing balance back into the physical body. These sessions focus on relieving tension, softening scar tissue, releasing stuck fascia, and identifying areas of muscle weakness/imbalance in order to have LONG LASTING (often permanent) effects on areas of chronic pain, especially when combined with other wellness programs. Clients often report significant increases in mobility and significant decreases in pain/stiffness/tension in a single session! BOOK NOW

Medical massage is Orthopedic Massage that is prescribed by a doctor. These sessions, because they were prescribed by a physician, are often eligible for insurance reimbursement. These sessions are under the strict guidelines of the physician and what is written on the Rx! BOOK NOW

Massage clients are asked to dress down to their comfort level, bearing in mind that any articles of clothing or jewelry left on during a session will get massage oil/lotion on them. Clients usually wear underwear or shorts, and will remain fully draped under warm blankets except for the areas being worked on. PLEASE DO NOT BE NAKED ON MY TABLE. For new client sessions, PLEASE WEAR GYM CLOTHES! It is very important that an accurate baseline is established during your new client session, and assessments are exponentially harder if you are wearing jeans or office clothes since we are going to be testing your range of motion, gait, and posture.

Veterans are eligible for FREE massages by booking their sessions with me through the VA Community Care Network! Non-veterans can earn FREE massages when they log into their account through my referral program, loyalty rewards program, or becoming a VIP member.

At this time, Work of Heart is not partnered with an insurance network. However, as an established medical service provider with an NPI#, services may be eligible for reimbursement with your insurance provider. For more details on how to be reimbursed for your medical massages, please contact me directly via email (info@workofheartfarm.com) or text (773.389.4448).

Clients have many convenient ways to pay for their sessions and can choose from Cash, Zelle, Paypal, Venmo, CashApp, or credit card. Clients can also pay for their sessions using their HSA/Flex spending accounts as long as those cards are added to their Paypal wallet! (select Paypal at checkout and be sure to select your HSA/Flex spending card)

YES! Veterans, active duty military, and first responders are all eligible for my discount program on all services. Service animals and those working in animal rescue and rehabilitation are eligible for specialty discount programs on my animal-related services.

Reiki (Japan) is quite similar to Qigong (China) and Craniosacral Therapy (United States) as a biofield energy healing technique. At its core, Reiki works on the principle that many physical ailments in the body can, and often do, start on the energetic (emotional/mental) level and works to balance mind, body, and spirit. By inducing a deep state of relaxation, Reiki activates the body's parasympathetic nervous system and calms the sympathetic nervous system in every session- supercharging the body's innate ability to heal itself. Reiki is a fantastic complementary healing technique for humans AND animals! read more

Clients are to remain fully clothed, but comfortable, and will have the option to snuggle under warm blankets with an eye mask for ultimate relaxation. Belongings like phones, purses, wallets, belts, watches, hats, and shoes are asked to be removed and stored on nearby chairs and shelves in order to keep the body and mind distraction-free.

YES! Anyone can (and should) learn Reiki! Never let anyone convince you (or anyone else) that you must have some "baseline level of psychic ability" to be a phenomenal Reiki practitioner for humans or animals. That is simply not the case, and no matter WHO you are, those skills WILL develop the more you learn, practice, and build your confidence in your unique talents. Abby offers classes for Holy Fire III/Usui Reiki and Animal Reiki for levels I, II, and Master. read more

Because of the nature of energy (scientifically speaking), it is possible to connect on an energetic level with clients who are not even in the same room as their practitioner. Master-level Reiki practitioners are specifically trained and highly skilled at being able to deliver Reiki sessions beyond in-person sessions. Doing Reiki sessions over Zoom is called a "Distance Reiki Session" and is JUST AS EFFECTIVE as Reiki done in-person! Benefits of Distance Reiki include: *Reiki sessions with your practitioner of choice without distance constraints (our practitioners have provided Reiki WORLDWIDE via Zoom) *Reiki sessions during quarantine *Reiki sessions to better fit your schedule *Reiki sessions in the convenience and comfort of your home/office/lunch break Abby Malvestuto is a twice-certified Reiki Master and a certified Reiki Master Teacher for both humans and animals through the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT). read more

Abby Malvestuto is certified to massage horses and dogs in addition to humans! Read more

YES! Abby Malvestuto is a certified Animal Reiki Master through the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT) and can do both in-person and distance Reiki sessions for ALL animals anywhere in the WORLD. read more

NOT AT ALL! In fact, all animal healing sessions are either done in the client's home or via zoom, depending on the service. Abby has performed animal healing sessions in multiple states and countries! read more