Balance Healing Center
7646 W Touhy, Chicago (1 block east of Park Ridge) ~ (773) 774-5610

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Balance Practitioners

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  Christine Drinka , LMT, graduated from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy in 2000, and is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork. She is certified in medical massage therapy for the back and neck and is trained in the Belavi Facelift Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Body Wraps, Reiki I, and the Raindrop Technique. As one of the first independent therapists at Balance Healing Center, she has helped to build the practice (literally, in our new location) and has been a crucial part of our growth overall. Christine’s treatment is a relaxation-based massage that features therapeutic work.

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  Aimee Duddles, LMT, owner of Balance Healing Center, graduated from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy in 2000. Her bodywork training includes Shiatsu for Structural Dysfunction, Reiki Level III, Pregnancy and Post Natal Massage, Infant Massage Instructor, Belavi Facelift Massage, Advanced Thai Massage, Muscle Therapy, CranioSacral, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point, and more. Aimee's treatments are aggressive with specific muscle work. She utilizes Thai stretching and movement techniques, as well as passive energy work.

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  Lisa Hagenbuch began her study of astrology in 1990, after receiving her first astrological reading, through which she experienced an inner transformation. Lisa believes that astrology is the most insightful tool available for self-awareness, enlightenment and empowerment. In 2003, she became certified as a hypnotherapist, specializing in past life regression. She is former president of the Northern Illinois chapter of National Council for Geocosmic Research (NCGR). Lisa has practiced astrology professionally since 1996.

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  Karen Kawashima, CranioSacral Therapist (CST), is a graduate of the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts in Santa Fe, and has been practicing since 1997. She has studied Oriental Medicine, Energy Healings, Reconnection, Aromatherapy, Othrobionomy, Tuning Fork Techniques, LaStone, SomatoEmotional Release, Therapeutic Imagery and Dialogue, Pediatric CranioSacral Therapy, as well as Cranial Techniques from both The Upledger Institute and Milne Institute. Karen synthesizes a variety of modalities by combining her knowledge, experience and sensitivity to create a unique therapeutic experience.

  Katherine Kehaulani Kelekolio was born and raised in Hawaii, and is of Hawaiian and Japanese decent. Katherine is dedicated to continuing her family’s tradition of practicing the ways of the Healing/Medical Kahuna. An ancient Hawaiian healing art practiced by her great, great, great grandmother and great grandmother, it was forced underground as the islands developed. Nothing of the tradition was ever written or spoken of in Katherine’s family, so all knowledge of the practice was forgotten.
  Since learning of her gift in June 2008, and practicing since October 2008, Katherine has expanded her knowledge on her own and is continually taking certified courses to evolve. Even though she has left Hawaii, Katherine believes that she was meant to be here to expand the “Aloha Spirit” and to bring you peace on body, mind, emotional and spiritual levels.
  A Certified ARCH Master Healer, Katherine is a member of the International Association of Reiki Professionals and is working on advanced studies in Heart-Based Reiki and Akashic Records. She graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in architecture and enjoyed working in architectural and construction management for over 15 years.

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• Nicole Norman, LMT is a graduate of Cortiva Institute, Chicago School of Massage Therapy. She is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofasical, Sports, Trigger Point and Chair Massage.  Her massage specialty services include ear candling, body wraps/scrubs, hot stone massage and aromatherapy. Nicole is also a Reiki Practitioner level 2 pursuing the degree of Reiki Master. Nicole's massage expereince includes working at a local spa, the Chicago Marathon massage for cancer patients and their caregivers at the Cancer Support Center. "I believe in providing individually structured therapeutic massages that aid in relaxation and promote overall health."

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  Angela Schurr, esthetician, graduated from Pivot Point International over 12 years ago with a cosmetology license and trained in Esthetics 1, 2 and 3 at the Conservatory of Esthetics. Her repertoire includes facial treatments, body treatments, facial and body waxing. Angela has worked with major skin care companies for over past 10 years, and has been featured in several articles, including “Cellulite Busters” (Spa Magazine, July 2001), “Bindi Herbal Body Treatments” (Allure Magazine, August 2001, Spa Finder Section) and “Take It Off (Behind the Scenes Bikini Wax)” (Lucky, June 2001).

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  Cynthia Zeki, PhD., RMT became interested in alternative therapies while teaching in China, in the early 1980s. There she took classes in Tai Chi and meditation, and experienced body work in Tui Na (Chinese massage), acupressure and reflexology. She became fascinated by these different modalities and their effectiveness in reducing stress and pain, and their ability to restore peace and balance to the body and mind. Cynthia also taught at various colleges and universities in Ohio, Florida and Taiwan. She received her Ph.D. in Education (minoring in linguistics and anthropology) from Ohio State University, and moved to Chicago to take an assistant professor position at Roosevelt University.
  In the late 1990s, Cynthia changed her career path to reflect her interests in healthier living and alternative therapies. She became a nationally certified massage therapist and reflexologist (Ingham method). During a massage class in Ortho-Bionomy, Cynthia received a “cosmic 2 x 4” that reawakened her energy healing gifts. Since then, she has become a Reiki Master Teacher in the Japanese Usui Tradition with Ellen Capobianco, and received tutoring and mentoring in Akashic Record Reading from Lillian Irene Lovas. She has studied extensively with Deanne Lozano, including Reiki Crystal Intensives and the Twelve Ray Tradition. Additionally, she is an active member of the Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.) and has taken Regeneration Therapy and many other classes at the A.R.E. headquarters in Virginia Beach, Va. She is vice-chair of the board at Unity of Lincoln Park and is guided by their teachings of positive spirituality. Her heart-based wisdom has been given to her by Divine Guidance through intensive meditation, self-healing and other energy work. Cynthia is a gifted, heart-based energy healer who greatly enjoys helping others heal and live in their own divine love.