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Daina Rasutis

Daina Rasutis

Nutrition Therapist Master
Offers virtual services

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Let's get to the root cause of your health issues for good. Here's my approach: we utilize customized holistic nutrition, cutting-edge lab testing and high-quality supplements to balance your body from within. Your body has the capacity to heal: let's get you there. Functional lab testing is …

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Gabriela Satmarean

Gabriela Satmarean

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Haley Halteman

Haley Halteman

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Welcome! My name is Haley Halteman. I'm a Master Nutrition Therapist, Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and 200hr RYT with Yoga Alliance. I believe physical health and emotional peace are not only possible, but also interconnected. My mission is to hel…

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Heather Donahue

Heather Donahue

Certified Holistic Nutritionist
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Heather Truman, MHA, MBA

Heather Truman, MHA, MBA

Health and Wellness Coach | Functional Nutrition Expert | Certified Change Specialist | Owner, Bloom Health and Wellness LLC
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Hi! I am truly excited for the opportunity to meet with you, get to know you and build a trust-filled relationship in a space where you can feel heard and supported. Optimal health and wellness is defined by you! I believe you can achieve balance through many pathways - it is your journey. Heal…

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Jennifer Leffler

Jennifer Leffler

Functional Nutrition Therapist
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My mission is to inspire others to live their best life by kindly helping them to plan the best dietary and lifestyle changes to live the best life possible. A mutual faith and determination between myself and client will enable them to have the best day ever, every day!

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karen brennan

karen brennan

Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Consultant, MSW, Herbalist PhD integrative and functional nutrition
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I am a holistic nutritionist that will work with you, beside you, as your advocate and guide you every step of the way towards optimal health and wellbeing. I do not believe in symptom management and instead believe that everything that is going on in your body is related. I also believe that anxi…

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Lisa Maximus

Lisa Maximus

Nutrition & Fitness Coach
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Lisa Maximus has rapidly emerged as a premier leader in the fitness community. Her holistic, no-frills approach to training mind and body empowers life changes in her students and ensures men and women train the “right way”. She is spirited, intelligent and highly competitive and is driven by the d…

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Lisa Spencer

Lisa Spencer

Holistic Nutrition Consultant
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Hi! You want to win! To get stronger, fitter and faster - you need to optimize your fueling. Working together, we align your fueling to what your body needs as a unique female athlete, I provide evidence-based practices and support so you can reach your greatest potential - be the best you can b…

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Tiffany Nelson

Tiffany Nelson

Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
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Hello! I am so excited you're exploring a Nutritional Therapy approach to wellness and healing, you won't be disappointed! I've had the privilege of seeing friends, family, and clients lives transformed through the healing power of food and I desperately desire the same for you! Just like you, I…

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Pekin, IL

 

Pekin is a city in and the county seat of Tazewell County in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located on the Illinois River, Pekin is the largest city of Tazewell County and the second most populous municipality of the Peoria metropolitan area, after Peoria itself. A small portion of the city limits extend into Peoria County. It is a suburb of Peoria and is part of the Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area

Pekin's Mineral Springs Park is near Pekin Hospital and the Miller Senior Center. The city is the location of a high-rise residential facility of the United Auto Workers; the location of the Pekin Federal Correctional Institution; and the headquarters of a regional insurance company, Pekin Insurance.

Farmer Jonathan Tharp, who came from Ohio, was the first non-native American resident of what would become Pekin, building a log cabin in 1824 on a ridge above the Illinois River at a site near the present foot of Broadway Drive. Franklin School was later erected near this site. Other settlers soon joined him, including his father Jacob Tharp who arrived from Ohio in 1825. They lived near Chief Shabbona's large Indian village of about 100 wigwams, populated primarily by Potawatomi, which was situated along Gravel Ridge, on the eastern shore of what is today Pekin Lake in northwest Pekin.

The county surveyor, William Hodge, measured and laid out a “town site” in 1827. In 1829, the plat was taken to Springfield and auctioned; the town site was awarded to Major Isaac Perkins, Gideon Hawley, William Haines, and Major Nathan Cromwell. Major Cromwell’s wife, Mrs. Ann Eliza Cromwell, selected the name of Pekin. It has been stated that Mrs. Cromwell named the town "Pekin" because she thought Peking was on the exact opposite side of the world from the town she founded. In the 1800s, China and the United States were thought to be antipodes, or locations that were exactly opposite of each other on the globe. As such, towns were sometimes named after their supposedly antipodal locations. Another example is Canton, Ohio. "Peking" was often romanized as "Pekin", as in other towns founded during the 1800s (such as Pekin, Ohio).

According to the 2010 census, the city has a total area of 15.14 square miles (39.2 km2), of which 14.56 square miles (37.7 km2) (or 96.17%) is land and 0.58 square miles (1.5 km2) (or 3.83%) is water. 

Pekin lies on the Illinois River, and its John T. McNaughton Bridge connects the city to a small area of land the city has annexed in Peoria County. Nearby towns include North Pekin, Marquette Heights, Creve Coeur, Groveland, Tremont, Morton, Washington, Lincoln, East Peoria, Peoria, Bartonville, Mapleton, Manito, Delavan, Dillon, Green Valley, Hopedale, and South Pekin.

Pekin is dedicated to its residents' well-being, with an emphasis on health and wellness. For quality healthcare, Carle Health Pekin Park Court Medical Office Center is a cornerstone of the community, ensuring accessible medical services. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Pekin Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Titan Fitness, and Land Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Pekin, such as the Running Deer Trail and McNaughton Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

 

The top sites in Pekin, IL are Mineral Springs Park and Lagoon, Peoria Riverfront Museum, and Sunset Hills Golf Course.

 

Population: 31,731 (2020). ZIP Codes: 61554. Area code: 309. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Area: 16.57 sq mi (42.91 km2).

 

FAQs

 

What is Pekin, IL famous for?

Pekin's economy was for many years based on the steamboat trade. Abraham Lincoln argued many cases in its courthouse, as did Stephen A. Douglas and David Davis. The city was the birthplace and home of U.S. Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen, who is buried there.

 

Is Pekin, IL a good place to live?

Living in Pekin offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Pekin, there are a lot of bars. Many families live in Pekin and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Pekin are above average.

 

What is the crime rate in Pekin, IL?

The crime rate in Pekin is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 26 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Pekin is 1 in 38. Based on FBI crime data, Pekin is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Illinois, Pekin has a crime rate that is higher than 92% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

 

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City of Pekin 

Carle Health Pekin Park Court Medical Office Center

Pekin Parks and Recreation Department

Planet Fitness

Titan Fitness

Land Fitness

Running Deer Trail 

McNaughton Park

Mineral Springs Park and Lagoon

Peoria Riverfront Museum

Sunset Hills Golf Course

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