Stephanie "Tess" Rath   

Stephanie “Tess” Rath is a Wellness Facilitator, Life Coach, Teacher, and Speaker. Her specialty is empowering and inspiring individuals to recognize and contact their own inner potential for achieving and maintaining wellbeing. Basic to this is the understanding that health is a reflection of the physical, mental/emotional and spiritual dimensions of being, and that all are inseparable. Tess introduces alternative techniques and disciplines from which her clients’ can actively engage in their own healing, growth and care. Her work as a Wellness Facilitator is to encourage her clients to find new solutions to create harmony, well-being and peace in their lives. Encouraging people to understand that their inner and outer worlds, (physical, mental, spiritual self, and their environment), are reflections of their true self and then guiding them to align their intentions so they can connect to their fullest potential is her passion. She believes that in order to enjoy quality of living one must continually strive for self-improvement in mind, body and spirit. Tess consults regularly with individuals through private consultations, classes and workshops held on location at the Serenity Wellness Center or off-site at local organizations and businesses. An avid learner and a thirst for higher levels of learning she continues to hold many certifications. 

Tess' certifications include: 

• Reiki Master, 1996 
• Licensed and Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, 1997 
• Certified Hypnotherapist, 2000 
• Adult Fitness Trainer, 2000 
• Pilates Instructor, 2001 
• Youth Fitness Counselor, 2002 
• Nutrition Counselor, 2003 
• AFAA Certified Yoga Instructor, 2003 
• Master Spiritual Coach, 2005 
• Nationally Certified Life Coach, 2005 
• 4^th Degree Black Belt, Yondan, Kenpo Karate, 2009 

Private consultations are available with Tess and monthly workshops are provided for individuals, groups and corporations on various topics from: Life Coaching, Setting Goals for Personal and Business Life, Manifesting Your Destiny, Identifying the Authentic Self, Discovering Empowerment of the Feminine Essence, Meditation, Hypnosis through Guided Meditation,  Reiki Therapy Certification, Fitness, Tai Chi, Pilates, Restorative Yoga, Breathwork, and more. To schedule or inquire about classes with Tess, 603-315-0048 or Instructortessrath@aohma.com, 

     James Rath

Master James Rath began his martial arts training in Northlake, IL in 1980. There he studied Gojoryu under Senseis Frank Sasso and Phil Selemi.  In 1981 he started training in the Master John C. Kim style of Chung Moo Quan, where he achieved the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt while studying to be an instructor. James assisted classes at the Villa Park and Bensenville locations.  In 1988-89 James managed the Glendale Heights martial arts school while earning his 2nd Degree Black Belt and an Instructor's position. James then moved to Philadelphia, PA where he helped run two schools while earning his 3rd Degree Black Belt.  In 1995, he moved to the New England area where he opened a Chung Moo Doe school in Needham, MA. After reaching the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt and Assistant Regional Head Instructor he started to manage the Wakefield school of Chung Moo Doe.  In 1997, James purchased the Wakefield MA,  Oom Yung Doe school where he developed the Academy of Health & Martial Arts concept of integrating different styles of traditional martial and healing arts. Mr. Rath opened a second Academy with his wife, Stephanie “Tess”, in the fall of 2001.  In the fall of 2004, the Academy opened another facility in Manchester NH.   Master James Rath is currently furthering his knowledge of the martial arts by learning from many great teachers such as Grand Master Pan Qing Fu, Grand Master Sung Baek, Master Jerry Cook, Professor Robert Nohelty, Master Li Jehung, Master Ping Cheng and others. After 29 years of studying and 25 years of teaching the martial arts, Master Rath has enjoyed many physical and mental benefits. It is his hope to share this knowledge with others who demonstrate a desire to learn and improve themselves.  In 2006, James was promoted to Master Instructor by the United Martial Arts Association.  Master Rath also has ranked as a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Shao Lin Kenpo Karate and is currently training towards 4th Degree.  

James now focuses on researching Chinese Medical Qigong, Taoist Yoga, Tai Chi Chuan, Bagua Zhang, Meditation and other healing arts.   Contact Master James Rath at 603-943-5806

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