Trigger Point Treatment Center of Chicago

I started getting trigger point therapy with Jen in September, 2015. Before that I had been going to physical therapy for 6 months due to a meniscus tear in my right knee. Six months seemed like a lot of time to me without seeing any progress and I got extremely frustrated. I had heard of myofascial release therapy and decided to search for a therapist in the city. Thanks to one of my friend’s referral, I found Jen. On my first appointment with her, she did a very comprehensive exam, from top to bottom, asking all sorts of questions and listening to all my concerns. She listened to my body and from that day on, she has done more than any other doctor has been able to do. I am a very active person and have suffered from different kinds of pains due to exercising. With Jen treating those trigger points I have had for years, my pain is almost gone. I also suffer of ear problems and had surgery in May in my left ear. Jen has also been helping me with trigger points that have an effect on my ears and it’s making a difference.
I will be honest, while you are in a session with her, it could be painful. However, she is someone who is so easy to talk to, that every session seems to go really fast and I end up exceptionally relaxed. She is extremely knowledgable about the human anatomy, understands how and why a trigger point affects other parts of your body, and most importantly, knows exactly how to treat them. I also appreciate how she shares her knowledge with you, and by providing you with tools and resources, you can continue treatment at home.
I also brought my 4 year old daughter once for a consult. She was having ear ache and Jen treated my daughter by massaging her trigger points around her neck, jaw and chest. Amazingly, the pain went away. Jen taught me how to massage my daughter when she complains about pain and when that happens, my daughter is the first one to ask for a massage to make the pain go away.
Jen is amazing and I truly and highly recommend her if you are having any type of pain. She will change your life just like she is changing mine. Go see her!

Today I went in for treatment. When I woke up yesterday I felt shooting pains in my neck. They were muscle spasms that were extremely painful. This was caused by working out the day before. I must have strained something. I had never had this happen before and I workout every day. Today, I woke up with 5 spasms. When I wake up, I can’t even move. My husband has to help me out of bed. Jen says I shouldn’t experience the muscle spasms after today’s treatment. So far so good.
I have to say that during the treatment, I said, «Ow» a lot of times. Jen said that it is suppose to hurt at the trigger points. She showed me areas where I should continue to use this «S» shaped tool that I bought from her. It feels wonderful. I will continue to use it as well as stretch my neck throughout the day/​week.
I have 2 small boys, so it has been difficult these past couple of days to do anything. I will take Jen’s advice and to use the information she gave me to alleviate the pain. I already notice that I am able to move my neck more than I did this morning. I couldn’t turn my neck and now I can. She pinpoints the problems and works through it. She reminded me to breathe. I tried not to hold my breath, but sometime the pain was pretty intense. I look forward to feeling the results. I have sent a couple of my friends to Jen and they cannot say enough wonderful things about her treatment.
The office is very easy to find and the room is very comfortable. I highly recommend Jen for any ailments you may have. I will repost tomorrow to update on my condition.
Next morning: I am sore from the treatment, but no muscle spasms to the point where I can’t move. My range of motion is so much better than yesterday and the day before. I believe the trigger point session really helped me.

Jen is an amazing myofascial release and trigger point therapist. I am a professional ballet dancer, and I went to Jen after suffering from chronic pain in my hips for almost two years. She examined me from top to bottom and very patiently and clearly explained specific muscular and postural imbalances that were contributing to my pain. I am trained in Pilates as well as being a ballet dancer, so I know a lot about the body as well, and I must say that Jen’s knowledge of her field of work is superb. In addition to being such a knowledgeable and capable therapist, she is also extremely friendly and easy to talk to, which comes in handy when she is massaging out extremely painful muscle knots on your body.
Her work space is calming and relaxing in a nice building on the Near North Side, easily accessible by public transportation. She made me feel at ease during every session, and she taught me extensive methods of self-​care that have helped me get a handle on my muscular pain. She’s truly a gem and I would recommend her to absolutely anyone who suffers from pain! She will actually change your life, and I’m not being hyperbolic. She’s that good. She is also extremely generous with her time (I think she went over on every single session she and I had) and with her knowledge. She will make sure you leave her office feeling better and knowing how to take care of yourself better.
Go to Jen! She is 100% the best.

This was my first visit and I am so glad I went. I have had sore and tight muscles for years but I always thought it was just due to stress and working out too intensely on some days. And I had always been aware that my posture wasn’t great so I would consciously fix it. And whenever I did have muscle soreness I’d just get a massage that would «spot treat» my pain areas.
During my first visit, Jennifer did a VERY thorough evaluation for my posture and range of motion. The closest «holistic» evaluation I had ever had was when I used to see a chiropractor about 3 years ago, but that definitely paled in comparison to my evaluation here. Jennifer took the time to explain everything she was doing and was EXTREMELY knowledgeable when I asked her questions. After undergoing a series of muscle tests, she was able to explain why certain parts of my body were experiencing pain, and explained exactly HOW my posture played a role. It was so helpful and eye-​opening to understand all the problems I had, and to truly know WHY I was experiencing pain. It felt like a huge mystery had been solved. Although I was a bit frightened to know how «off» my body was because of my postural and structural problems, I was really glad to know so I could take the actions to fix them.
The initial evaluation for first time patients is 2 hours but I was the last patient there and she stayed an extra 25 – 30 minutes to explain the results of my tests. Towards the end of my session, she did a quick treatment on my most tightest muscles and she knew exactly where to put the pressure (and the pressure was PERFECT — and I am someone who rarely is satisfied with amount of pressure I get on a massage) and literally within minutes, I could feel less tense (and this was «proven» when she re-​did my muscle/​range of motion test on that area, and it was greatly improved than before).
She recommended some products (soles/​heels) for my shoes, as well as a massage ball and a trigger point therapy workbook, but she never «pushed» any products on me so I didn’t feel pressured or uncomfortable. I ended up purchasing the soles and heels as I felt that would definitely give me the most direct and long-​term benefits.
Given Jennifer’s extreme amount of knowledge and very PERSONALIZED ideas of treatments that suits my problem areas that actually gets to the root of my issues (rather than spot treatment), as well as her thoroughness, the price of the first session is incredibly worth it. And based on the treatment I had at the very end of my session, I am looking forward to my continued treatments with her to try to «undo» all the structural damage that has been built up for probably years and years.

Jen is awesome. The best part is learning how to treat yourself. This is not a comfortable massage. It is a healing therapy that everyone could benefit from. I highly recommend Jen as she is very knowledgable. Every time I go, I learn something new and feel so much better. It took a few weeks to truly notice the difference. Combined with self care (which Jen teaches) it truly works.

Jen is just great; she is not only highly skilled but also friendly and very professional. I have had chronic neck and upper back pain for 10 years now and trigger point therapy is the only treatment that helps (and I have tried every other treatment available out there from chiropractors, regular massages, ayurveda, acupuncture, you name it!). I have seen Jen for about 5 months now and I have noticed a HUGE change. My quality of life is so much better, I can do daily activities now without feeling that I am going to die of muscle pain and fatigue by the end of the day. Plus she won’t only get rid of your immediate pain but also will work on looking for perpetuating factors that cause the pain and also teach you self care techniques so you can have an active part on your healing process. I am happy I found her! You should see her if you have pain that is making your life miserable, it is definitely worth the investment!

You’ve heard of the Horse Whisper well Jen is the Muscle Whisper. I feel like a new healthier pain free woman. My pain has largely dissipated, since Jen began working with me and giving me tips for home. For example she told me to sleep in a 3 quarters position. Her office is clean, quiet and conducive of the work that needs to be there such as starching. She costs 150 $ for 1.5 hrs and less for 1 hr. She takes all forms of payment happily without complaint. While the 150 is a bit much she is worth every cent. She is only 1 of less than 100 true experts in the field. If you see her then you will see most of the people claiming to know trigger point don’t. She truly understands the muscles and how they interact with pain receptors and how those receptors tie in with the mind. She shuts down the pain receptors and trains your mind and body to keep them off for prolonged periods of time. I still feel pain but, I have been a chronic sufferer of back pain and my level of pain since seeing her has gone down from a 6 – 9 to a 4 – 6 max. Also if I did my homework more regularly it would be like a 3 – 5 so the 6 is my fault. As for tingling and numbness in my wrist that has mainly disappeared. 2 – 3 weekly attacks now down to 1. Her bedside manner is very calming, yet intelligent and informative. From the 1^st moment I meet her I felt conformable. Treatment itself may sometimes hurt but to love pain free fro 3 days or more at a time makes it worth it. She will try to sell you stuff but its wholesales and only things that you can do to help yourself. She wants you to graduate from her and no longer have to see her. She will give you an insurance form that you can submit. Lastly she continues to under go continuing education above and beyond the required number.
Jen will be your enthusiastic advocate in your journey to living pain free.

Jennifer Liu is an excellent myofascial trigger point therapist — she was able to quickly identify my problem areas and relieve my muscle pains. I travel weekly for work and Jennifer also taught me self treatment and exercise options so that I can work out the problems areas on my own. Jennifer is a very good listener and always did extra research regarding analyzing the problem sources. She offered a variety of solutions which ultimately has brought me long term pain relief. I highly recommend Jennifer.

Jennifer Lui is a rare find! When I went looking for a therapist knowledgable about trigger points and their referral patterns as pioneered by Drs. Travell and Simons, I was lucky enough to locate Jennifer. She is a gifted, thorough and persistent practitioner. Over several visits, she searched out and treated the primary sources of pain and dysfunction in my shoulder and arm. It was not long before I regained a full range of motion.
She also showed me techniques for self care to help myself at home. Her explanations are simple and her demonstrations easy to follow. But when I don’t get it, she patiently and pleasantly shows me again.
Even though I am now free of the acute pain and dysfunction that sent me to Jennifer, I am continuing to work with her on some other, more long-​standing imbalances laid down over decades of bodily wear and tear. I’m learning which habits are hard on my body and trying to develop more beneficial ones. With her positive energy and her in-​depth knowledge of muscles and how to release their trigger points, Jen is a wonderful guide for this work. I recommend her highly.