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Our Pilates, Yoga and Massage Therapy certified staff are professional and experienced practitioners, eager to share their pathways to health and wellness.
Maureen Turney - Pilates Instructor
Maureen Turney has been a fitness instructor for over 10 years. Maureen was fully certified in the Pilates Method through Pilates Unlimited LLC. Studying with Karen Sanzo and the teachers at the Pilates and Yoga Center of St. Louis gave her a solid foundation in anatomy and biomechanics as well as a deeper understanding of the Method. Committed to her own Pilates practice and to continued study, Maureen is always learning.Maureen teaches group classes and private lessons and manages The Studio in Eureka, where she lives with her husband Joe and two of her five children. Maureen encourages you to be patient and persistent in your Pilates practice. The time and effort required are well worth it to "be centered" in your body and life.
See my teaching schedule or call me at 314-277-9589
Jacqueline Short - Pilates Instructor
Jacqueline Short has had a lifelong involvement in sports and fitness. In 2003 she discovered Pilates and found her “center”. In early 2007, after months of study, Jacqueline completed her Pilates Mat certification through Karen Sanzo of Pilates Unlimited in Dallas, Texas. Living here in the Eureka area with her husband, two girls and an assortment of animals, Jacqueline loves to garden and explore local parks.Jacqueline has found that the mindful qualities of Pilates creates a heightened awareness of ones' body and its' biomechanics. Along with a deep physical conditioning, she believes your Pilates practice will nurture a more centered and focused self, affecting your quality of life.
See my teaching schedule or call me at 314-221-5549
Barb Hunt - Yoga Teacher
Barb Hunt comes to us from Yoga West. She received her teaching certificate from Kripalu Center for yoga. Barb's greatest joy is found in sharing her lifelong love of yoga with a wide variety of people. After years of study, Barb has developed her own teaching style that works for her body, and her students. Barb likes to walk her dogs, read books, and cook for her boys: husband Larry, and their two wonderful and talented sons, Jeff and Rob.Barb's philosophy of yoga is to listen to our own inner guide to find what we need for a successful yoga practice. Barb hopes to facilitate that understanding and encourage students to approach yoga as a way of life.
See my teaching schedule or call me at 314-540-5604
Darlene Feder - Yoga Coordinator
It was the inspired idea of Darlene, the good doctor’s mother, that designated a space for Yoga in the floor plan of Comprehensive Chiropractic. Through her commitment to authentic, quality instruction, and intentionally therapeutic surroundings, “The Studio” stands as the thriving movement component to the health and wellness center the Feder’s have established. Darlene credits the practice of Yoga for her return to life and living after debilitating back injuries. Introducing Pilates to her regimen has developed her core strength which supports her spine in her yoga practice and her daily activities.
Besides her exercise regimen, Darlene enjoys spending time with her wonderful extended family and friends, loves to read, garden, travel, play Scrabble (anyone interested?), work PT at BJC Community Health and continue learning to keep these brain cells alive!!! She adds the artistic touch to the Studio with her gift for flower arranging and her display of local artists work. It is her passion and privilege to provide for her hometown community the benefits of yoga and other healing movement modalities.
Learn more about our yoga program - call me at 314-606-2095
Joe Kaufman, 200 RYT, CPT - Yoga Teacher
Joe's holistic approach to wellness includes being both a yoga and meditation teacher as well as a certified personal trainer. He believes that it is only through the integration of mind, body, and spirit that we are able to achieve full health and well being. Joe's class places a strong emphasis on breath work and body awareness in both movement and stillness.Joe deeply honors the Divine Light of each individual. He is committed to helping his students realize their highest potential - that which comes from within. Joe's style of Tantric Hatha Yoga has been influenced by each of the incredible teachers that he has been blessed to practice and train with.
See my teaching schedule - or call me at 314-706-4802
Melissa Brink - Yoga Teacher
Melissa Brink is happily married to Michael Brink. They have a young son named Simon. They moved out to Cherry Hills in August of '09 from Tower Grove. Not originally from St. Louis, Melissa is still familiarizing herself with everything west of 270. She loves living out here with all the trees and hills, but “the bugs I'm still not used to living with. It's a jungle out here, but much more peaceful.”
Practicing yoga since 1994. Melissa studied in Champaign, Il. at the Qi Gong Center, Yoga St. Louis Iyengar Yoga Center and the Satchidananda Ashram in Virginia. She has been teaching since 2001. Melissa is also a certified Thai Yoga Therapist, Laughing yoga Leader, personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She is currently pursuing a degree in the Physical Therapy Assistant program through St. Louis Community College. Melissa teaches our Saturday morning Yoga and leads our Laughter Club!
Melissa’s enthusiasm is contagious. She states, “My reason for teaching yoga is because I believe everyone should be able to live a comfortable and healthy life and yoga is a key to unlock that possibility.”
Call 636-938-9310 for your appointment.
Maggie Robinson, LMT, NCTM - Massage Therapist
I finished my training in September of 2007 from the Healing Arts Center in Maplewood.
During my training I realized that many people deal with a variety of aches and pains that may originate from some type of stress. With that, I am amazed everyday from the positive results that people are having from massage therapy.
From stress relief, to the chiropractic patients that come to me in pain, it is very rewarding to make an individual’s day a bit easier to handle without being put on any more medication. My belief is that people are ready to find alternative ways to heal their bodies, and I’m glad to be here to help them in that process.
I am trained in Swedish and deep tissue massage, Reiki, Pranic Healing and Ear candling. I also enjoy traveling to businesses to set up chair massage for the employees. Massage therapy has opened many doors for me and I am thrilled that in this process, I am able to create peace for so many people.
*Member of the ABMP*
Call 636-938-9310 for your appointment.
Cindy Buettner, LMT - Massage Therapist
Cindy graduated from the Healing Arts Center in Maplewood, MO in June 2007. She is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reiki, Pranic Healing and Shiatsu.
She plans on continuing her education in other massage techniques to expand her practice in the future.
She has been practicing massage therapy at Lifetime Fitness since June of 2008. As a massage therapist, she enjoys helping those who would just like to relax and relieve stress as well as those who are injured or have medical problems.
Cindy states, ”What I enjoy and love most about being a Massage Therapist is meeting new people and being able to help them in their time of need. The benefits of massage therapy are numerous and it is exciting to see how many people are learning more about it as well as other forms of alternative healing. I completely believe in alternative healing and am trying to pass that belief onto my children.”
Call 636-938-9310 for your appointment.
