Robin Doerr, LMT, Creator & Owner

With over 13 years of massage therapy experience from the fitness and day spa industries, Robin specializes in Deep Tissue, and Five Elements Massage which she created specifically for this spa. She developed and taught online Massage Business courses for Moraine Valley Community College and currently consults with spas in creating successful massage programs. She completed her massage certification in Jan 1999 at Wellness and Massage Training Institute (Now Cortiva Institute) in Woodridge. She also has a BA from Florida State University. Photo Credit: Todd Rennels of Expressions Photography

Etsuko Kobira Rutz, LMT, Aromatherapist and Manual Lymphatic Specialist

Etsuko Kobira Rutz obtained her education in Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Sports Massage, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage in England. She worked in pain management clinics in central London for 7 years before she moved to Chicago. She is also involved in education of Massage and Aromatherapy and served as an active council member at the International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) from 2002 - 2005. She is also an international examiner of the IFA traveling frequently to Japan to teach bodywork and aromatherapy classes.She is fluent in Japanese and English.

Gina Hangos, LMT

Gina received her massage training at Moraine Valley Community College in 2010, She enjoys a variety of work styles including Swedish, Pregnancy and Hot Stone Massage. She believes in the value of massage therapy in pain management.

Roger Rutz, Licensed Acupuncturist, Oriental Medicine Diplomate

Roger is joining Body and Soul Spa Retreat beginning in September 2011 to practice acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. He is nationally board certified through the National Certification Commission On Oriental Medicine.Roger earned his Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He has a background in use of native plants as medicine and the use of medicines derived from natural sources (ABT) from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Fabienne Guichon-Lindholm, Skin Care Expert, Beauty Ateliers

As founder and director of Beauty Ateliers, Fabienne brings her concept of "Pop Up Beauty" to several select spas through Chicago and suburbs. With over 20 years in the spa and facial industries, she is well versed in the latest French and American skin care technology and products . Trained for skin care in France and in business at Purdue, she has launched spa consulting firms and acted as Director of Business Development for both Declore and Carita and has designed 5 star spa concepts. She is a frequent presenter at International spa conferences. Her mission is beauty through wellness and client education.

Peter Ross Voigt, LMT, Healing Magic

Peter has 25 yrs of experience in professional massage, energy healing & White Tantric Massage.
He has taught thousands of people in various classes, workshops and private trainings at Yoga Ashrams and Retreats all over the world. His students include complete beginners to professional healers and everything in between. He has a teaching style that is fun and entertaining, yet extremely effective. You will go beyond the theories and concepts to a direct experience of Tantra, energy and Spirit. Peter creates a wonderful space for learning, healing & transformation, and he can help you to attain your goals & dreams.

Ann Marie Zakos, RMT, Heaven On Earth Wellness

Ann Marie is a Reiki Master teacher and Practitioner who is also trained in Reflexology and Acupressure for Stress Relief. Heaven on Earth Healing & Wellness was started in 2009 by Ann Marie to be of service to others and help them on their unique personal journey. Her background as an athlete, her diverse business experiences, and her spiritual writing, all led to her vision of opening a healing and wellness center. Ann Marie wishes to help make the world a better place by healing, enriching, and empowering people to be the best they can be.