Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — LIFE takes me & has taken me around the globe. I returned to Chicago in 2001 to settle and make my home here. My training began with two years of formal study at the Body Therapy Institute, in Santa Barbara, California.  Along with various trainings and seminars  throughout my 17+ years of professional experience. My work focuses on assisting clients to move thru life in less discomfort - with a greater range of motion. Combining different styles, modalities and pressures to bring about these changes. As an avid swimmer, yogi, cyclist and all-around outdoors sports enthusiast, I ask a lot of my body.  I know first hand the therapeutic benefits and pleasure of regular therapeutic bodywork. I confidently assert, without ego, that I am a very gifted massage therapist, and perceive myself to be a down to earth, affable gentleman, who maintains the humility that I am only a facilitator in YOUR pursuit of health and wellness. It is my sincere pleasure to assist you with a deeper sense and knowledge of your own body through a healing touch. Satya, William Laurence Purfield III, LMT NCTMB AMTA ID# 151533 Illinois License No. 227-002993 NCTMB ID# In-renewal process now.January 2017