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“Very energized- connected. Love the movements, walking, everything by Roger”

by DR

“Grounding”

by CC

“My body is at ease, low pain, flexible. I feel grounded, at peace at the moment”

by LH

“This was fantastic! I feel expanded and free, which is great. Because my intention was to free comfortable moving in any direction.”

By RD

“Although deceivingly simple- this guided movement workshop left me feeling invigorated yet focused. I could have gone to boxing class or sat down to write a book! What an interesting place to be in mentally. A great tool for sure.”

By CB

“I did not know what to expect, but I was very pleased to find that it was quite easy to follow the directions, and so it was a successful experience for me. I would do it again. Clearly Roger is knowledgeable in this technique and his leadership through the movements made me quite comfortable. Without question, my body responded in a positive way. I think this is a valuable tool, and yes, I would tell others about it. Thanks again,” -DD

“Roger is a gifted empath of a body-work practitioner who sends me back out into life with ideas I can hold on to and put to good use.”

-Elisabeth Llewellyn

“Roger is a gifted empath of a body-work practitioner who sends me back out into life with ideas I can hold on to and put to good use.”

-Elisabeth Llewellyn

“After my pregnancy, I experienced a lot of lower back pain and problems with my balance. I saw numerous massage therapists and chiropractors. Then I had a Trager® session with Roger Hughes and I experienced immediate and sustained relief…you actively learn how to move your body. After a session with Roger I walked home from his house feeling like I was 18 years old. It was that powerful.”—Mary

This review is for the Trager Approach with Roger Hughes. I have fibromyalgia triggered after a necessary spinal fusion surgery in 2015. I was quite debilitated by the pain syndrome, and had over a few years a habit of tension due to the unconscious “bracing” from the pain (creating more pain), and it was my work with Roger and Trager Approach that helped me learn and address the muscle tension that had fed so much into my pain. Now I use several types of body work in tandem to address my pain and successfully keep it at a manageable level.

‘My neck feels a million times better. I have much more range of motion’

—Robert

It is difficult to describe a Trager session, Roger works intuitively based on where the needs are on a particular day, but the main thing I learned was to feel my body at ease, relaxed, in order to remember how to do that, to be at ease-and to recall that helps me put my body more at ease in living my life. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t recall something specific I learned in a session and put it to use. If you have chronic pain and muscle tension, I highly recommend adding Trager to your menu of approaches to address living a less painful life!

“I was pleasantly surprised with how much I learned and that will be so
helpful to me and my clients. I was also surprised with the interacting,
caring and support of the classroom. Extremely helpful information.
Absolutely worth the cost of the class, and transportation. Thoroughly
enjoyed.” -anonymous, 11/5/2024

“I liked the way Roger shared, gladly answered questions, nice pacing with
class, enjoyed the open exploration of ideas and ways the class

“I had a general idea of what the Trager Approach looked like, but the explanation, demonstration, felt sense, was an incredible experience. I feel this course provided a great foundational experience of the Trager approach. I felt equipped with multiple tools that will be directly applicable to my work, as well as, an interest and curiosity for more tools. I feel the resource provided will serve to support ongoing search and learning. I feel a different and more resonant access to the nuance of touch, presence and my body/my client’s body. Softening magnifies/clarifies in ways I haven’t known I could feel.” -anonymous, 11/5/2024

“Brought awareness to areas in my body I wasn’t aware of before.”

"The instructor was very passionate and knowledable which helped me
wanting more."

"Roger is an amazing teacher. I am totally loving all the techniques taught
and especially the consciousness awareness of all the body movements –
body awareness and feeling awareness. Very healing.”

“More than CEUs. More than learning technique.?

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“I recently visited Shen Shen for a manual lymph draining massage after reading great reviews about Roger.”

People actually know what they're doing based from the results I'm feeling. I go in for Trager with Roger and I come out with a long lasting comfort physically and emotionally. It's just amazing treatment. My accupuncturist Ja ( spelling it as I pronounce it) is truly awesome help to me especially during Fall- Winter months. I always suffer with bronchial issues. I would go to the doctors for antibiotic to treat such but my recovery after that is spent with accupuncture for like 3x and I'm done through the coming months feeling good and fully recovered.

ROGER HUGHES IS AMAZING!!!! I really can't say it enough. I have been to see him for already twice for a lymphatic drainage massage and every time I feel a dramatic difference!! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend. He is super skilled, knows the anatomy well and tailors the massage to meet your needs. It really is an experience every time and I'm super comfortable in his care. If you've had any type of surgery or are experiencing discomfort, Roger is the best in Chicago to see. He has been doing this for many many years, trust, your money will be well spent. Thank me later!

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