Christine Jeffers

I am an ACE (American Council on Exercise) and NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) certified personal trainer, Pilates Instructor, Shiatsu practitioner and fitness writer for Chicago Wellness Magazine and Chicago Jazz Magazine.

Personal Trainer

ACE and NASM certified personal trainer.

Pilates Instructor

My training for Pilates is through Stott Pilates, which incorporates modern exercise principles, including contemporary thinking about spinal rehabilitation and performance enhancement. The exercises improve core strength and balances the muscles around the joints, improving the way your body functions, looks and feels.

Shiatsu Practitioner

I attended Ohashiatsu in Evanston and have over 600 hours which includes, TCM, nutrition, qi gong, and anatomy and physiology. Shiatsu is a Japanese pressure therapy used to relieve a variety of problems including back pain, neck and shoulder problems, stress, insomnia, digestive problems, and fatigue.

Fitness Writer

I write columns for Chicago Wellness Magazine and Chicago Jazz Magazine. The Zen Way is a column for Chicago Wellness Magazine which covers alternative health modalities explained in terms everyone can understand and a column The Whole Note for Chicago Jazz Magazine which covers mind, body and spirit health for musicians.

Triathlete and 5K Run Participant and former Race Director

I have competed in many 5K Runs and Triathlons in the Chicago area since 1996. And I was race director for the Eric Elias Foundation 5K in Des Plaines for 4 years.