Though the crowd was sparse Friday morning, the monthly See, Hear Iola was chock full of information.
Jaime Ellis, a massage therapist and owner of Gett Fitt exercise studio, was the main speaker of the program. Other presenters included Jason Erbert of Erbert Electric, Carl Slaugh of the City of Iola and John Brocker, Iola Realtor.
Ellis said her goal as a massage therapist and gym owner is to help people live their lives to their potential. “Exercise helps build your endurance so you can do what you want, even at age 80,” she said.
Ellis bemoaned the American lifestyle.
“We so need to turn this around,” she said of our sedentary ways. “Children, especially, need to get away from the computer and move!”
Exercise not only helps one keep physically fit, but also helps combat stress, Ellis said.
“The more fit you are, the better you can handle stress,” she said.
Ellis has owned Gett Fitt, 312 W. Garfield, for four years, purchasing it from Roger Campbell. The gym has more than 80 pieces of equipment and offers classes.
Ellis bought the gym from Roger Campbell, who continues to lead his 30-minute Boot Camp classes at 4:45 p.m.
The gym also has personal trainers on hand.
Ellis provides massage therapy in a room apart from the exercise area. She has practiced massage since 2006.
“It’s a passion,” she said of the healing art.
“Massage helps relieve the tensions, the stress in your life. Massage helps remind you that you need to take care of yourself,” she said.
Ellis can be contacted at 620-365-3463, or by email at [email protected].
JASON and Stephanie Erbert have been in Iola about one year with their business Erbert Electric, 210 N. Washington.
