August Newsletter

 

Reflect. (ri flekt) Verb. To think, ponder or meditate. To be turned or cast back as light. Random House Unabridged Dictionary

Anniversaries. Birthdays. The marking of 365 days switches on that light to meditation – an opportunity to reflect upon that which has passed and that which lies ahead.

It has been a year since I opened the Chicago office of Lesley Pearl Massage + Bodywork. These 12 months have been a time to grow, to embrace change and to step confidently into offering the very best of what I do.

This month, I am delighted to introduce you to The Body Sherpa: Expert Guidance for when Your Journey with Food, Exercise and Body Image Feels Mostly Uphill. This is, in part, a reflection upon my own work to make peace with my body. It is also a response to the urgings of friends, clients and colleagues, all imploring me to make available what I already do naturally with them – offer practical suggestions and support without shame for managing food, fear and their relationship with their physical self.

  • Are you an expert at losing weight but struggle to keep it off?

  • Do you know “what you ‘need’ to do” but can’t seem to “do it?”

  • Do you need help figuring out what to eat? When to eat? How much to eat?

  • Would you like to feel more at ease with food and your body?

For a limited time I am offering a package of 4 private sessions (3, 60-minute and 1,90-minute) – in person or on the phone – for $299. To learn more about taking the first step, call 312.637.9202 for a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.

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Did you know that I offer a variety of workshops and learning opportunities to help you take care of your body, fall in love with your body, and do things you never imagined?

At the workplace:

  • Corporate chair massage

  • Self-massage and self-care training to reduce stress and injury

At home:

  • Infant massage lessons for parents and caregivers

  • Group and Couples Instruction for sharing and receiving massage – without a table, oil or even taking off your clothes

Anyplace:

  • Map Your Way to a Body You Love: A Workshop for Tuning into the Messages and Myths You Have about Your Body and Creating a Roadmap for Change

  • Your Body Will Never Betray You: A Workshop offering Simple Tools for Making Friends with Food and Your Physical Self

I’ve been honored to bring this work into homes, schools – including Roosevelt University, and businesses – Crate and Barrel, Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Fleet Feet Sports. Contact me at 312.637.9202 to learn more about how these programs can help you decrease your pain and increase your joy – wherever you are.
 



Bay Area Residents. I will be returning to Oakland, CA for my quarterly visit. Appointments are available September 4-6, and 8-9 at the McKinnon Institute of Massage, Inc., 2940 Webster Street. Email: Lesley@lesleypearl.com or phone 510.541.8818 to schedule your session.
 



I’ve offered you a lot to ponder. Perhaps some of this reflects back to you as light – an opening, an opportunity. In these slow-paced days of summer, I invite you to consider what it is that you need. What it is that you do. And what it is that will allow you to cast your light onto those around you. As always, I look forward to hearing what you uncover.

Be well.

Lesley


Celebrating the Body at All Stages in Life
233 E. Erie Street, Suite 414  Chicago, IL 60611
www.lesleypearl.com   312.637.9202   lesley@lesleypearl.com

© 2008 Lesley Pearl