Golf Body Performance Center:
Staff Bios
Golf Body Performance Center Staff Bios
Helen Kurtin, Co-owner, Director of Instruction
- Graduate of Texas Tech University
- 2007 LPGA Midwest Section Teacher of the Year
- PGA Member
- LPGA Member
- 2001 Golf For Women Magazine TOP 50 TEACHER
- Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor, Level 2
- Advantage Golf Master Golf Fitness Instructor
- 2000 Gateway Women's Tour Player, Texas
- Certified GolfPsych Instructor
- 14 years of teaching experience
Dr. Brenda Kingen, Chiropractor, Co-owner
Director of Fitness & Wellness
- Graduate of Michigan State University & Logan College of Chiropractic
- Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor Level 2, Medical Professional
- Advantage Golf Master Golf Fitness Instructor
- Owner of Kingen Chiropractic Wellness Center
- In private practice for 13 years
- Chiropractor for the LPGA Michelob Light Classic from 1997-2001
- Fellow of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture
- Recipient of the Spirit Award and State Doctor of the Year Award, The Waiting List Practice.
Dr. Brenda focuses on postural correction and improving overall performance.
Kim Hodge, Teaching Professional
- Graduate of Northern Illinois University, BS in Sports Business, 1994
- 2008 Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, Waukegan High School
- 2000 Women’s Golf Wall of Honor Inductee, Northern Illinois University
- 1994 Student-Assistant Women’s Golf Coach, Northern Illinois University
- 1989-1993 Full Scholarship Varsity Member, Northern Illinois University, Women’s Golf
- 1993 Northern Illinois University Team Captain and Most Valuable Player, Women’s Golf
- 1994-2005 PGA Apprentice
- 2000-2005 Assistant Golf Professional, Bellerive Country Club
- 12 Years of Teaching Experience
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