Sarah B McLaughlin, LMT RTT

Evanston, United States

4.8

13 reviews

By Appointment Only

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Telephone:
+1 773-875-0103
Website:
www.sarahb.massagetherapy.com
Address:
The Heartwood Center 1818 Dempster St, Evanston, IL, 60202
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
130 ftDodge & Dempster NB
200 ftDodge & Dempster SB
250 ftDempster & Dodge EB
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By Appointment Only
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Today

Today –
Local time (Evanston) 1:33 AM Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday –
Wednesday 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Description

Specialties

neuromuscular massage, chronic pain, rotator cuff dysfunction, pregnancy massage, thai massage, oncology massage, chi nei tsang (therapeutic abdominal massage), shiatsu, reflexology, and meditation instruction

History

Established in 2007.

I started my own business in 2007, and am currently in my seventh year as a member of The Heartwood Center in Evanston. I really love this community and am so grateful to work with a place that is so supportive and inspiring.

Meet the Business Owner

Sarah M.

Business Owner

Sarah received her massage training at the Chicago School of Massage Therapy, Chicago School of Thai Massage, and Zen Shiatsu Chicago. She incorporates stretching, acupressure, and trigger point therapy into her work so that clients can experience an all-​encompassing massage.

She is trained in pregnancy massage and works with women postpartum to help strengthen their bodies after childbirth. She is certified in Bodywork for the Childbearing Year and is a birth doula. Sarah has studied in Thailand with a master teacher of Thai Massage, Pichet Bonthumme. Sarah has also completed continuing education in Abdominal Massage, Clinical Massage for Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Dysfunction, Myofascial Release for the Pelvis and Low Back, and Oncology Massage. Sarah is a licensed massage therapist (LMT), a registered thai therapist (RTT), and is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork (NCTMB).

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«I have been a member of The Heartwood Center since 2007, and could not be happier to have my business located here.»

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«Dr. Meggie’s approach to healing is unique and effective.»

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«I highly recommend Zen Shiatsu for both continuing education and bodywork. Their therapists are well trained, and the space is lovely.»

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«Mark Sobralske is an amazing acupuncturist and herbalist. He has the rare talent of seeing both detail and the overall big picture at the same time.»

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13 reviews of Sarah B McLaughlin, LMT RTT

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Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
«Was humbled today and reminded of the power of massage. Received one, focusing on my left neck and shoulder pain– that has been chronic for some time. A combination of the sport I love so much, Acroyoga, and a car accident in February. Treatment for the decrease in range of motion and a certain pain upon certain ranges of motion has been slow and at times felt somewhat elusive. Today, I remembered the power of receptivity to treatment as well as the power of a therapist’s listening being (because she listened without ears, and beyond her hands). As Sarah positioned my head into a full range of motion to the left, I had a distinct understanding that she was helping me complete some kind of motion I couldn’t when I was hit by that car. For some reason, I hadn’t been able to turn over my shoulder and look left. For some reason, that had significance. And for some magic reason, all of this shifted my musculature and for the first time in a long time, my head is centered on my neck. I am not chronically looking to my right, off into some unfocused distance. Gratitude is deep.»
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I cannot recommend Sarah’s Thai massage highly enough. Sarah is a wonderful massage therapist and a very intuitive, caring person. Please do yourself a favor and make an appointment with Sarah. Your body will thank you!
Place rating: 5
Wilmette, IL
Sara is amazing! Not only is she one of the best massage therapists but she has such a calming charm to her. Very cool.
Fixed my horrible back and has the great advice to boot.
Go see her, your body will thank you.
Place rating: 5
Elmwood Park, IL
I’ve had many massages in the past but Sarah’s intuitive style truly takes the cake! I came in feeling like I was 90 years old and left feeling hopeful that I could eventually heal in my body and have a more fluid, flexible life. I am committed to making Sarah’s massage a regular part of my self care routine!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Sarah was both warm and professional. She gave me an amazing massage, listening to what I wanted and asking me for clarification to add to the experience.
Place rating: 5
Canton, MI
I went to see Sarah for a massage recently and I just have to say she was wonderful. She was very welcoming and comforting. I will definitely be back for a visit.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Sarah has helped me recover from multiple injuries (lower leg and low back) since I have been seeing her at Heartwood Center a few months back.
She is a skilled clinician and knows the human body better, in my opinion, than many types of practitioners in the medical community.
I see her once a week and leave her office feeling refreshed, renewed and rejuvenated. This carries over into my life by allowing me to effectively accomplish my other activities with clarity and ease.
I’ve been very fortunate to have Sarah as a massage therapist and am ever thankful to have my body back, as I’m now able, thanks to Sarah, to do the activities now that I enjoyed doing before my injuries.
Place rating: 4
Park Ridge, IL
Sarah is one of the best massage therapist in city & burbs! She makes you feel very comfortable and implements the right kind of treatments for your body. Most importantly Sarah really listens to you and gives you a good assessment on the kind of treatment your body needs! My energy and stress level have improved since going to her sessions. I highly recommend to see her!
Place rating: 4
Philadelphia, PA
I’ve been to dozens of different massage therapists in my life and I’m extremely picky. I’m glad I found Sarah and will be going back.
Woke up this AM with a terrible neck pain and found Sarah on Unilocal.I normally wouldn’t look for a massage therapist in Evanston because I live in the city. But I was going to be headed that way for a meeting today and I have never found a great massage therapist in the city so I figured give Evanston a try. Luckily she had a slot in her schedule and fit me in same day.
She is easy to talk to. Not too woo-​woo. Down to earth, understands basic health and medicine that other massage therapists are sometimes clueless to. She is strong and goes deep without being a bull in a china shop — she is very smooth in her movements. Her office is clean, organized, and had a relaxed vibe. It was quiet too, which I really appreciate as many places I’ve gone to lately are really loud with thin walls. Plus, I love that it does not have smelly candles or potpourri.
It was one of the best massages I’ve had in Chicago. I think she will be my go-​to gal from now on when I’m needing to de-​stress or have pain. I live near Andersonville and have tried many massage therapists in my neighborhood, but from now on, I’ll be trekking to Evanston to see Sarah.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I have been going to Sarah for a few years and I like Sarah’s responsiveness and her willingness to communicate throughout the massage. We discuss what my body needs during a session and Sarah’s very good with responding to those. She knows exactly what to do and when she isn’t sure on how to treat an ache, she will ask for feedback.
She’s the only massage therapist I go to and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Give this gal TEN STARS. Five just won’t explain how much I love her massages.
I put my body through some pretty awful abuse: marathons, 100-​mile bike rides, hauling camera equipment all over town, and the usual «slouched at a computer» 40 hour work week. I can have more knots than a Carnival cruise ship, and somehow she manages to work through everything.
I’ve seen other massage therapists, and I usually leave feeling beat up and bruised. During sessions with Sarah, things hurt… but I leave feeling unwound, with all the crap flushed from my system, and totally at peace both mentally and physically.
Bottom line: I’ve made massage a regular part of my physical fitness routine because of Sarah, and I’ve never felt better. She’s the best investment you can make in a massage therapist!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
If I could give Sarah 6 stars out of 5, I would. Sarah is just about as talented and sensitive as a massage therapist can get. I have been seeing Sarah regularly for over a year now and she has helped me with many health and wellness concerns.
My husband and I have also taken an instructional course about couples massage with Sarah. It was excellent.
Whatever the ailment or need, Sarah has the magic. Sarah is part of my Self-​Care Regimen that has brought me peace and health, and I cannot thank her enough.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I get awful tension headaches and ridiculous knots from hunching over my work computer. I was starting to think splitting headaches, cricks in my neck and pain in my back were just the norm for me and that I should resign myself to being an old lady before my time.
Enter Sarah.
Sarah is the best massage therapist I’ve ever met, hands down. And, believe me, I’ve been to plenty. In fact, I would consider myself something of a connoisseur. :) Her demeanor and technique are amazing. Each time I visit she asks me what’s going on with me, takes my health complaints seriously and incorporates them into our session. Then she does trigger point therapy on me and basically saves my life.
So now I’ve been going to see her once a month for more than two years. It’s the one thing I refuse to give up, regardless of my finances. I used to think massage was a luxury, but Sarah has made me realize that it’s a necessary part of health care.