About Us

At Continuum Studio, we believe that Bodywork is Good Health, not a luxury or a form of pampering. Health is affected by a continuum of body, mind, and spirit – every day, all of these are affected by choices we make and activities we undertake.

A continuum is an extent, succession, or whole; there is no part that is distinguishable from neighboring parts except by arbitrary division. This is true of the human body as well. Although all body systems are separate unto themselves, they could not solely accomplish the mission of living a healthy life. Our lives are a continuum.

Through the concerns of family life and careers, time spent relaxing and exercising; all are influencing another part of our lives. We need to be attentive and care for our mind, body and spirit. They take a toll because we ask a lot of them. We know you work hard, but remember; “you” is our mind and our body.

We exercise our minds, our hearts and our lungs. Yet our bodies need care, too. We need to rejuvenate when our minds are stressed and we need relief from sore and stressed muscles. Our skin is exposed to elements everyday. It is also the largest organ of the human body. It needs care and attention to look and feel it’s best just as your heart and lungs do. Continuum Studio’s professionals and our bodywork and skincare services can help correct and align your physical health with your inner mind and spirit. Continuum Studio was conceived and founded by Johnnie Grozenski and Paul Hasenwinkel.

From left: Johnnie Grozenski, founder; Mindy Roberts, Dermalogica account representative; and Paul Hasenwinkel.

Johnnie Grozenski

Founder, Continuum Studio

Johnnie Grozenski is Continuum Studio’s founder and a co-owner. Johnnie was inspired after the tragedies of September 11 to create a business focused on wellness and healing. Continuum Studio was founded as an independently owned and operated business in 2004. Prior to opening Continuum Studio, Johnnie worked as a massage therapist at a Chicago-area spa offering bodywork and esthetic services to men and women. Johnnie completed his certification in massage therapy at the New School for Massage and Bodywork in Chicago. He has taken coursework in Craniosacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute, has received certification in Pre-Natal Massage, and has studied myofascial release and other massage modalities.

Prior to his career in massage therapy, Johnnie developed his people skills through several positions in Chicago’s vibrant restaurant scene. He also has retail sales management and marketing agency experience. Johnnie received a bachelor of arts in Marketing from Columbia College Chicago. He has volunteered with the Gay and Lesbian Outreach Center for Youth (GLOCY) program at Ebenezer Lutheran Church and with Howard Brown Health Center’s annual fundraising gala.

Paul Hasenwinkel

President, Continuum Studio

Paul Hasenwinkel worked with Johnnie Grozenski to develop the concept of Continuum Studio and open the business. He brings an operational and marketing background to the business, to help promote Continuum Studio’s focus on good health.

Paul is also an owner and the development director for In Fine Spirits, the wine, cocktail and craft beer lounge recently named "Best Wine Bar" by the Chicago Reader.

Prior to opening Continuum Studio, Paul was a senior director with Accenture. He joined Accenture in 1988, was promoted to associate partner in 1997, and was named senior executive in 2005. At Accenture, Paul was actively involved in national and international community affairs and branding. His work included participation on the Corporate Service Council for Hands On Network, participation with the Business Civic Leadership Center at the US Chamber of Commerce, the Strategy Council and the Corporate Peer Network with The Donors Forum of Chicago, and several other local and national organizations.

Paul completed his masters in management degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and received a bachelor of arts in English, cum laude with university honors, from Northern Illinois University. He serves as an executive on the congregation council for Ebenezer Lutheran Church, is an advisory board member of Amadeus Consulting, and works actively with the Andersonville Development Corporation.

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