At Matters of Thriving, you will work directly with Jasmin Defensor who is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Wellness Coach and Mother focused on improving function in our community through holistic approaches. 

Jasmin Defensor Licensed and Insured Massage Therapist since 2012. 

Her practice was named the #1 MedSpa in Lake County IL in 2016

Her practice was built on helping athletes and individuals transforming themselves from a sedentary lifestyle to an active one.

"Pain and Inflammation or being over weight is just information that needs the right translator"  -Jasmin

Jasmin became an Internationally Certified Wellness Coach in 2020. 

Once 220 Pounds and over a short period of time lost over 80 pounds.  Jasmin became a group fitness trainer in 2015. Even after being run over by a truck in 2016, and two babies between 2018 and 2021 she has kept the weight off. 

THE DOCTOR OF THE FUTURE WILL GIVE NO MEDICINE, BUT WILL INTEREST HIS PATIENTS IN THE CARE OF THE HUMAN FRAME, IN DIET, AND THE CAUSE AND PREVENTION OF DISEASE.