Erwin John Tan

Erwin John C. Tan is a Certified Personal Trainer and a Licensed Massage Therapist. He holds certifications by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). He is also an active member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).Erwin completed his curriculum at Cortiva Institute Chicago School of Massage Therapy (CSMT) and graduated April 4th 2009. Erwin also attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where he obtained a master's degree in Applied Exercise Physiology in 2004 and a bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology in 2002.

In addition to his studies, Erwin was also an active member on the UIC Mens Swimming and Diving Team from 1998 to 2001.For ten years, Erwin was a swim instructor for both children and adults at the East Bank Club, a long-standing fitness institution in Chicago's River North neighborhood. During the same time, Erwin has also coached swimmers participating in various Triathlons and United States Masters Swimming events. Additionally, Erwin was a personal trainer for members at East Bank Club from 2002 - 2009.He is also interested in health promotion for special groups and individuals. He finds great fulfillment in helping people get back into shape who have recently completed rehabilitation or are coming off an surgery/operation. He believes in bridging the gap between medical wellness and recreational fitness through integrative fitness and wellness programs.He also enjoys the challenge in working with women Pre, Peri and Post natal. For those who have had a sedentary lifestyle, especially children and adolescents, Erwin is interested in promoting a more proactive and healthy lifestyle through the integration of massage therapy, sports, general calisthenics, and aquatics exercises, including but not limited to swimming and water aerobics/therapy.In his spare time, Erwin has been writing a book on beginner adult swim instruction. The book focuses on the basic fundamentals of swimming, including stroke techniques, easy to follow drills and lesson plans.Whether you are training for a race, looking to lose a few pounds, starting a new work out program, want to learn how to swim or just want to have a new outlook in life, Erwin brings an enthusiasm and intensity to each training session that is suited specifically to your every need.