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Wellness Consultants

Heidi Turcot, LCSW Yoga & Wellness Instructor

Heidi is a licensed clinical social worker and has been an associate of the practice for over 20 years. Well-known as a therapist, Heidi also is highly respected for her expertise in individualized stress management, wellness, and as one of the area's foremost yoga instructors certified in yoga therapy .She recently completed her 500 hour advanced training and certification as a professional level yoga instructor from Kripalu Center, the premier Yoga and Wellness Center in North America. In addition to group classes, Heidi has in-depth training to work privately with clients. Individual yoga therapy is customized to the client's specific needs to achieve optimum physical, mental, and emotional health.


Jeff Robins, RPh Wellness Consultant

Well-known as a local expert, Jeff Robins R.Ph. has helped hundreds of Central Illinoisans formulate an integrative wellness plan to fit their lifestyle. Based in years of extensive expertise his consults have guided clients create an integrative plan which centers on nutrition, exercise, relational health, and vocational needs for a balanced life.

Jeff has been a compounding and consultant pharmacist for twenty years. He was bestowed the 2006 Most Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award. A national award given to him by his peers, it was awarded by Elan Pharmaceuticals. This prestigious award was given to Jeff for his pioneering work consulting patients in the area of hormonal balance and personal wellness.

Venkatesh Anandasayanam

Venky is a Chopra Center Educator, trained and credentialed by Dr. Deepak Chopra M.D to teach Primordial Sound Meditation, Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga and Perfect Health programs. Venkatesh is a resident of Peoria, IL and is employed as an Information Technology Analyst in Caterpillar Inc, Peoria, IL. Venkatesh has been offering Mind/Body/Spirit programs in Peoria area for the last 9 years and all the proceeds from his classes are donated to AIM for SEVA (http://www.aimforseva.org) - a non-profit organization education in India, that provides education accessible to children's in the tribal, rural, and urban areas of India.

 

Lisa Nelson Raabe

Lisa Nelson Raabe is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 15 years experience. She is a graduate of Prajna Yoga, a training specific to structural issues and meditative awareness and is certified in Yoga for the Special Child. Lisa teaches Beginner Mind Yoga which is great for anyone who is new to yoga or who wants to receive individual attention. Customized private sessions are available to address specific physical and emotional needs. Lisa brings a sense of humor and careful attention to each class. By exploring body, breath and mind we can find joy, satisfaction and health.

 

Ann Mullen, Licensed Massage Therapist

Ann has been practicing massage therapy since 2004 and continues to define her work as an active meditation between practitioner and client. She finds joy in the exchange, both energetic and physical, between practitioner and client while facilitating a path to wellness. Her heart felt approach to massage is gentle, yet deep and specific, and works well within each clients threshold of pressure. She believes in a holistic approach to wellness that treats the whole person and encourages her clients to empower and educate themselves on alternative approaches to healthcare such as integrative medicine, whole foods nutrition, exercise, yoga, and meditation.

 

Angela Corso, LMT

Angela Corso, LMT, has been practicing massage therapy for the past nine years. She graduated from LifePath School of Massage Therapy in June of 2001 and holds a Bachelors of Science in Zoology and Chemistry from Southern Illinois University. Her passion for the outdoors led her to Park City, Utah, where she resided for eight years. As an assistant manager at Fairweather Natural Foods, her interest in combining nutrition with her massage practice grew. Alongside her continued studies in Neuromuscular Therapy, she is currently enrolled in a Masters Program in Holistic Nutrition. She passionately believes in the importance of an integrated approach to health and wellness.

She blends her background in Swedish Massage with Therapeutic, Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy for a unique application suited to the individual. Her intention is to meet each clients goal whether it is stress reduction, recovery from surgery, sports related injury or general relaxation.

She is a member of Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals(ABMP) as well as Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork(NCTMB). Aside from her private practice and the Chiropractic Office of Dr. Michele Moul, she has worked at the Cancer Center for Healthy Living, Mountain Body Spa and Park City Sports Massage and Structural Integration.