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Liz A
McHenry,
IL
Home: $112 
Facility: $112
Group Rate (2-4 Trainees): $112
About Liz A
I’ve been devoted to the personal development field for more than 2 decades across multiple niches from corporate to academia to community-level.
I lived and worked in the UK, Europe, and China for 10 years leading personal development programs for Disney and the International Olympic Committee as well as several non-profits, schools and start-ups before dedicating myself full-time to my core professional and personal passion
TCMBE (Traditional Chinese Mind Body Exercise).
I had the unique experience to reside in China for 10 years, giving me first hand experience and total immersion into Chinese wellness culture and TCMBE. I spent hours each week while residing in Beijing, Shanghai and Changsha watching Chinese communities practice the beautiful and holistic exercise art of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. My observations served as great inspiration and education for my current classes.
Combining my knowledge and experiences in multiple somatic therapeutic exercise disciplines including MBCT (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy), Meditation, Reiki, Traditional Chinese Mind Body Exercise (Tai Chi/Qi Gong), Ecotherapy and other energy healing modalities, I created Balance Me Tai Chi to offer all ages guided instruction in the multiple wellness facets of Tai Chi and Qi Gong with the ultimate goal of supporting each individual integrate these practices into their own daily lifestyle for greater well-being and enjoyment of life.
Certifications
Tai Chi CertificationReiki Master CertificationMeditation CertificationMindfulness Certification
Specialties
Agility TrainingArmsBalance TrainingBody TransformationCore TrainingFull BodyGeneral Wellness/FitnessGeriatric Fitness TrainingLegsLow Impact TrainingMartial ArtsMobility TrainingMuscle TonePerformance EnhancementPostureRange of MotionSports RehabilitationStrength TrainingToningWeight LossWeight ManagementWellnessTai ChiQi GongMeditationReiki
Policies
Hourly rate: $112
Session cancellation: 24 hours notice required
Training Philosophy
My training philosophy is slow and steady wins the race. Consistency and quality of exercise at your own pace and in your own time. I help you take a fully holistic approach to your wellness through trying exercises that align with your day to day needs.
Training Professionally Since
December 13, 1999
Typical Training Session
During a typical training session I begin with a discussion about the client’s needs in all aspects of their lifestyle as regards their training. I then talk with them about the basic principles of Tai Chi and how they will benefit from this daily ‘meditation in motion’ practice. I will then guide the client through the Yang Style of Tai Chi – short form – which takes the client through 24 steps with just 1-2 steps being introduced per session (or more, depending on our time together). I also incorporate Qi Gong breath work and Tai Chi stretch movements into each session.
Client success story
Every client I work with reports feeling a significant reduction in stress, greater mobility and flow, less muscle tension and a greater sense of well-being following their sessions with me. They also report having better sleep quality, improved relationships and being able to maintain focus on their goals through gaining a greater level of day to day self-awareness and mindfulness.
Hobbies
Chinese language study, violin, cooking, camping, biking, swimming, hiking, gardening, birding
Additional Photos
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Primary Training Location
Other Locations Serviced
60051
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