MIREILLE'S STUDIO - Key Persons

Maarit Lehtovuori, the studio's massage therapist, first met Mireille when they worked together at Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studio. Maarit feels that massage is more than relaxation-"it's self care, which everyone needs." Maarit's philosophy has served her clients well for more than 20 years, including at the Carlton Club at the Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. "Everybody hold tension differently," she says. "Tell me what your tight spot is and I'll figure out a way to release tension. It's a challenge I enjoy." Maarit, a native of Yläne, Finland, is a 1994 graduate of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy. Certified in deep tissue, Swedish, myofascial, and hot stone therapies, she is also experienced in pregnancy/infant massage and welcomes all body types and all ages.

Maryam Tabrizi came to Chicago in 2009 from Wisconsin to transform her passion of skin care into a new career. Graduating from Pivot Point International Inc, she began working in the skin care field focusing her work on skin health and leading a balanced lifestyle. With a background in social work, Maryam is well-known for her calming manner and ability to listen and soothe. First a client of Mireille's, Maryam began working at the Studio in December 2012 and continues to take classes and stay current on skin care methods and trends. Maryam lives in Wilmette with her husband and two adorable young children. She enjoys staying active and is co-founder of the non-profit organization Feeding Mouths, Feeding Minds.