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(continued from page 10)40 years, and the two of them have teamed up to give HighlandPark an upscale, “American/Continental” dining destination that isas comfortable for small, intimate dinners as it is for larger holidaycelebrations. Ask for Kathy, talented GM and lifelong HighlandParker Marc Rosenthal, or assistant Monika Karlsson, at 847-432-5800, or visit their website at www.themetropolitancafe.com.Frazzled? Scattered? Words stuck on the tip of your tongue? Say“goodbye” to forgetting names, numbers and where you left yourcell phone, and say “hello” to Highland Park resident JudyMarcus! Known for years as “THE MEMORY LADY”and creator of “The LOVE Memory Method,” Judy teaches peopleof all ages pro-active measures to clean out mental cobwebs,control their memory and keep their brain young and vital.Judy just launched the second expanded edition of her soldoutoriginal, Where Are My Keys? She continues as a speaker,workshop presenter and vital living cheerleader, as she deliversmemory training seminars nationwide for groups of from six toas many as 285 people. Whether it’s business groups, publicorganizations, adult birthday parties or trade groups, audienceslaugh as they learn how to trust their brain to remember. Arecent workshop at McCormick Place had Judy on the sameprogram as former Attorney General Colin Powell.“The best part of what I do,” says Judy, “is to give people asense of well-being that comes when you trust your brain toremember, upon demand. And I love when people email me, orcome up to me months later to tell me how useful the LOVEMemory Method has been for their everyday lives.” Judy isreachable at 847-997-0740 or at judy@memorylady.com.Local sources have concluded that there are at least four topossibly five Sandy Saldanos in Highland Park! The dynamicowner of THERAPEUTIC KNEADS is on hand at her480 Elm Place location (offering massage therapies, digestivehealth counseling and more), yet she is seen in and around townwith her traveling massage chair! And, she makes house calls—orcomes to YOUR office! All this is in addition to heading up severalChamber committees and serving on the Executive Board.At the recent Chamber golf outing, Sandy’s massage chair wasat the first tee, offering free mini-massages to tense, once-a-yeargolfers trying desperately to relax enough to at least makecontact with the ball. Meanwhile, Sandy was zipping around thecourse in the beverage cart, which she generously sponsored.Sandy has added a naprapath and certification in the VodderMethod of manual lymphatic drainage to her staff’s credentials.Dr. Richard Besceglie came on board in September. Naprapathsspecialize in soft tissue manipulation to create balance in the body,are licensed physicians who focus on natural remedies and whoseservices may, she says, be covered by insurance plans.The Vodder Method is used in cases involving overalllymphatic health, including post surgical situations, breastcancer and edema. Jenina Sak, who Sandy reports is now oneof only seven massage therapists licensed in the technology inIllinois, has been with Therapeutic Kneads for three years.The professional massage therapy center also has added aPower Plate, advanced vibration technology to increase bonedensity and strengthen muscles in treatment of persons withosteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, emphysema,whiplash, lower back pain and a variety of other conditions. Call847-266-0131, or visit www.wekneadyou.com.Wes Wenk is your go-to guy with professional news,expansions, awards, community service, special events.Email wes@wenkinsurance.com or fax 847-433-1345.12 / Holiday 2006