BodyWork Associates

✨ Are you a wellness provider interested in joining the BodyWork Associates Wellness Network?

We’d love to connect.

This program is built on real experience, trusted referrals, and collaboration within our local wellness community. Our team personally experiences providers’ services before recommending them so we can confidently connect clients with care we believe in.

The Wellness Network is rooted in ethical, non-incentivized collaboration, meaning there is no financial exchange for referrals or recommendations. If you’re passionate about whole-body wellness and community-centered care, we’d love to learn more about what you do.

Reach out via email to [email protected] or DM us to be considered for the Wellness Network!

✨ Why was the BodyWork Associates Wellness Network created?
This program is spearheaded by one of our therapists, Becca Malone, who saw a clear gap in how people connect with health and wellness support in the community.

Here’s what Becca had to say about the inspiration behind it:

“I kept noticing two groups of people who were missing each other, people looking for support beyond their traditional healthcare experience, and providers offering really unique wellness services who were looking for clients. But they were just passing each other by.

At the same time, I noticed that many referral networks tend to focus on chiropractors, physical therapists, and doctors, all incredibly important, of course! But for some people, those options can feel hard to access due to cost or scheduling, or they’ve already tried them and are looking for something different.
As I started exploring the Champaign-Urbana area more, I realized just how many accessible and diverse wellness resources exist. From free park district classes, to volunteer-led groups, to private practitioners doing incredible work that often goes unnoticed.

I wanted to help bring visibility to all of that and what better way to do it than through Bodywork Associates!”

As a program rooted in serving our clients and community, this felt like a natural extension of what we already do at BWA. It allows us to support clients beyond the treatment room and into their everyday wellness journey.

⭐️ Have you worked with any amazing practitioners or experienced any unique wellness services in the CU area? We’d love to hear about them!
Drop a comment below or DM us!

👀 So… what is the BodyWork Associates Wellness Network?
It’s our way of connecting the community with trusted local wellness providers we truly know and believe in. 💙

What makes the BWA Wellness Network different?

We don’t just refer providers. We experience their work first.
Our therapists attend classes, sessions, workshops, and wellness experiences with local providers so we can confidently recommend services that support our clients and community. When it comes to wellness, trust and real experience matter. 🙌
We’re excited to help you discover amazing wellness resources right here in the community!

Be sure to follow BWAs socials and stay connected for future Wellness Network Spotlights!

✨ Exciting News from BWA! ✨
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the BodyWork Associates Wellness Network. A new initiative designed to connect our clients and the Champaign-Urbana community with trusted local wellness providers and resources.💙

This network is all about supporting whole-body wellness through meaningful local connections. As the Wellness Network grows, we’ll be introducing inspiring practitioners, wellness experiences, and new modalities through our socials, website, newsletter, and in-clinic updates. Our goal is simple: help connect our community with wellness resources we truly believe in.

🌱 This is just the beginning, and we’re so excited to grow this network alongside our community.

Stay tuned as we share more about what makes the BWA Wellness Network unique!

As a client receiving bodywork, it’s natural to have questions about what you’re feeling, what’s changing in your body, and what to expect after a session.

This article by Doug Nelson in Massage & Bodywork Magazine highlights something many clients don’t often hear: the best therapeutic relationships are built on honest, grounded communication, even when there isn’t a simple answer.

From a client’s perspective, it’s reassuring to know that a good practitioner isn’t expected to “have all the answers,” but instead to respond with clarity, honesty, and care about what your body is communicating in the moment.

It’s a helpful reminder that asking questions isn’t a disruption to the process—it’s part of it.

Excellent Questions | ABMP We've all experienced the roadblocks of pain that won't subside, a puzzling condition, or general uncertainty. But when a client asks tough questions, we must answer them honestly.

A legacy of education, mentorship, and clinical excellence 💙
Doug Nelson has been a leader in massage therapy since 1977, known for advancing clinical
practice, education, and research. He founded BodyWork Associates in Champaign and created Precision Neuromuscular Therapy (PNMT).
He has taught over 13,000 hours of continuing education and trained thousands of therapists
nationwide, and is also an author and regular columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine.
In recent years, he focused on mentoring the next generation of PNMT therapists and
expanding the Nelson Center. His work has earned national recognition, including induction into
the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame and multiple industry awards for education, leadership, and
service.

👉🏻Swipe through to learn more about Doug!

Our number one goal at BodyWork Associates is to serve our community. We are humbled and honored to be nominated for a News-Gazette People’s Choice Award!

If you’ve had an amazing experience at our clinic, we would be grateful for your vote in the Massage Therapy category.

Part of what drives us is a commitment to uplifting and strengthening the massage therapy community as a whole. While we would be honored to receive your vote, we encourage you to vote for the massage therapist who has made a positive impact on your life—whether that’s a BWA therapist or anyone else on the list. Supporting great therapists throughout our community can help raise awareness of the powerful benefits of massage therapy and continue elevating our profession.

Thank you for your support, and please take a moment to vote today!

https://www.news-gazette.com/peoples_choice/

Founded in 1982 BodyWork Associates is a multi-location clinic dedicated to advanced therapeutic bodywork. Built on the work and teaching of Doug Nelson, our team now includes 20+ experienced therapists.
Our approach is grounded in Precision Neuromuscular Therapy (PNMT)—a strategy-based, evidence-informed method that prioritizes clinical reasoning and long-term outcomes over fixed protocols. We serve a diverse clientele, from athletes and musicians to people managing chronic pain.
BodyWork Associates also supports the advancement of therapist training through the Nelson Center for Precision Neuromuscular Therapy. Providing in-house mentoring and advanced certification pathways, we are growing a collaborative team of PNMT-trained therapists committed to clinical excellence and ongoing learning.
Our mission is to restore function, reduce pain, and empower clients through individualized care informed by clinical science.
👉 Learn more about our clinic and services at www.bodyworkassociates.com

Thank you to Janet Ellis-Nelson for the beautiful Ikebana arrangement at the Windsor Road location. Also, the picture behind the flower arrangement is from the Art of Science exhibit.

The next Art of Science opening May 1st at the Analog Wine Library in Urbana.
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

Please join us!

Looking to make a difference in accessibility research? The University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign is seeking adults (18+) who use mobility devices or have difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or using hands/fingers for fine‑motor tasks.

Participants will be compensated for a 2‑hour session at the McKechnie LIFE Home in Champaign (free parking!).

Interested? Contact [email protected] or call 217‑300‑7048.