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Founder Leslie Kahn is a state licensed massage therapist and a graduate of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy, August 1996. She is nationally certified and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Leslie uses an eclectic combination of massage techniques that she has mastered over the past decade and tailors them to each individual's unique situation. She encourages her clients to take responsibility for their own well-being. Martin Aistrope, a native Brit, is a long standing member of the Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Theater and Radio Artists and Actors Equity Association. He has voiced a number of national and local radio and television commercials. He has appeared in several stage productions, most notably, "A Christmas Carol" at the Goodman Theatre. He is also a dialect coach. He is currently appearing with "Democracy Burlesque", a political sketch comedy troupe.
Husband and wife team Leslie and Martin have combined their talents to create a unique company. They also are collaborating on raising their 5 year old adopted son, Ethan, who supplies them with great material.
Helen Baylis is an AFAA certified personal trainer, a World TaeKwonDo Federation (WTF) certified 3rd degree Black Belt, and an ISCA certified Kickboxing instructor. Helen has many years of experience teaching fitness through Martial Arts, Kickboxing exercise and strength training. She uses the motivational techniques and goal directed strategies employed in Martial Arts training to assist clients to achieve life style changes that lead them to a healthier, happier and more confident life. Helen has also studied extensively in the use of elastic bands in resistance training. She specializes in women and children's fitness, but also is adept at working with men and seniors.
Julie Finkelstein has been studying tai chi and sword forms at the Championship Martial Arts Academy since 1988. She is a certified Zen Shiatsu bodyworker through the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA). Julie practices Soto Zen and teaches meditation at the Udumbara Zen Center in Evanston. She is especially interested in applying body and mind processes to affect creativity, problem solving and living each moment fully with pleasure, joy and serenity. |