{"id":1702,"date":"2021-12-25T12:42:21","date_gmt":"2021-12-25T10:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerbodyhelsinki.fi\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T13:58:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T10:58:22","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/powerbodyhelsinki.fi\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n  .pbh-about {\n    --pbh-petrol: #2a505b;\n    --pbh-petrol-light: #508390;\n    --pbh-black: var(--global-palette3, #000000);\n    --pbh-text: var(--global-palette4, #494949);\n    --pbh-ochre: var(--global-palette5, #9e6a45);\n    --pbh-line: var(--global-palette6, #cccccc);\n    --pbh-grey: var(--global-palette7, #f1f2f2);\n    --pbh-soft: var(--global-palette8, #fafafa);\n    --pbh-white: var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);\n    --pbh-body-font: var(--global-body-font-family, Montserrat, sans-serif);\n    --pbh-heading-font: var(--global-heading-font-family, \"Bebas Neue\", sans-serif);\n    color: 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Training, rehabilitation and support for health should be built around the individual and their situation.<\/p>\n        <p>Here, you are not seen simply as a back, a knee, a diagnosis or a training goal. You have your own history, everyday life and way of responding. That is where our work begins.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <figure class=\"pbh-about__hero-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powerbodyhelsinki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pbh-kalevankatu-ensimmainen-huone.jpg\" alt=\"Power Body Helsinki's first room on Kalevankatu and Elina's first Power Plate\" width=\"1134\" height=\"1418\" fetchpriority=\"high\">\n      <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"pbh-about__section\">\n    <div class=\"pbh-about__wrap\">\n      <div class=\"pbh-about__origin\">\n        <div class=\"pbh-about__origin-heading\">\n          <p class=\"pbh-about__eyebrow\">Where it all began<\/p>\n          <h2>One idea that would not let go<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div>\n          <p>In 2005, I was still living in Germany. I was asked what I would want to do if anything were possible. I answered:<\/p>\n          <blockquote class=\"pbh-about__quote\">\u201cI would like to open Finland&#8217;s first Power Plate studio in central Helsinki, where I could focus on supporting each client&#8217;s health individually and as a whole.\u201d<\/blockquote>\n          <p>The idea stayed with me for nearly ten years. In 2014, I founded Power Body Helsinki and began in the guest room of our home with one Power Plate. In November 2015, I received the keys to premises on Kalevankatu, and in early 2016 the business moved there in collaboration with Osteofit.<\/p>\n          <p>In 2017, we expanded into a second room. In 2019, small-group sessions began and the Kalevankatu space grew into a studio with several machines. Today, Power Body Helsinki operates on Etel\u00e4esplanadi, but the original idea remains the same: every client is treated as an individual.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pbh-about__timeline\" aria-label=\"The story of Power Body Helsinki\">\n        <div class=\"pbh-about__time\">\n          <span class=\"pbh-about__year\">2005<\/span>\n          <p>The dream of an individual-focused Power Plate studio begins in Germany.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pbh-about__time\">\n          <span class=\"pbh-about__year\">2014<\/span>\n          <p>Power Body Helsinki begins in the guest room of our home.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pbh-about__time\">\n          <span class=\"pbh-about__year\">2015\u201316<\/span>\n          <p>The keys to Kalevankatu and a move into new premises.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pbh-about__time\">\n          <span class=\"pbh-about__year\">2017<\/span>\n          <p>Expansion into a second room.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pbh-about__time\">\n          <span class=\"pbh-about__year\">2019<\/span>\n          <p>Small groups begin and the studio grows into a multi-machine space.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pbh-about__time\">\n          <span class=\"pbh-about__year\">NOW<\/span>\n          <p>The studio operates on Etel\u00e4esplanadi in central Helsinki.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pbh-about__archive\" aria-label=\"Images from Power Body Helsinki's journey\">\n        <figure class=\"pbh-about__archive-card pbh-about__archive-card--home\">\n          <div class=\"pbh-about__archive-frame pbh-about__archive-frame--screenshot\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powerbodyhelsinki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pbh-hakuninmaa-2015.png\" alt=\"Power Body Helsinki's first training room in Hakuninmaa in 2015\" width=\"1320\" height=\"2868\" loading=\"lazy\">\n          <\/div>\n          <figcaption><strong>Hakuninmaa 2015<\/strong>Our first space: the guest room of our home and one Power Plate.<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>\n\n        <figure class=\"pbh-about__archive-card\">\n          <div class=\"pbh-about__archive-frame pbh-about__archive-frame--screenshot pbh-about__archive-frame--kalevankatu-2016\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powerbodyhelsinki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pbh-kalevankatu-20161.jpeg\" alt=\"Power Body Helsinki's first premises on Kalevankatu in 2016\" width=\"707\" height=\"1536\" loading=\"lazy\">\n          <\/div>\n          <figcaption><strong>Kalevankatu 2016<\/strong>Our first Kalevankatu premises already had two machines.<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>\n\n        <figure class=\"pbh-about__archive-card\">\n          <div class=\"pbh-about__archive-frame pbh-about__archive-frame--mural\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powerbodyhelsinki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pbh-kalevankatu-seinamaalaus-2017.jpg\" alt=\"The mural and a Power Plate at the Kalevankatu studio in 2017\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\">\n          <\/div>\n          <figcaption><strong>Kalevankatu 2017<\/strong>A mural by JUGIX2.<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>\n\n        <figure class=\"pbh-about__archive-card\">\n          <div class=\"pbh-about__archive-frame pbh-about__archive-frame--groups\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powerbodyhelsinki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pbh-kalevankatu-ryhmastudio-2019.jpg\" alt=\"Power Body Helsinki's small-group studio on Kalevankatu in 2019\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1366\" loading=\"lazy\">\n          <\/div>\n          <figcaption><strong>Kalevankatu 2019<\/strong>Small groups begin and the studio grows into a multi-machine space.<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"pbh-about__section pbh-about__elina\" aria-labelledby=\"pbh-elina-title\">\n    <div class=\"pbh-about__wrap pbh-about__elina-grid\">\n      <figure class=\"pbh-about__portrait\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powerbodyhelsinki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PowerBodyHelsinki-05-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Elina Salzwedel\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\">\n        <figcaption>Elina Salzwedel \u00b7 Founder of Power Body Helsinki<\/figcaption>\n      <\/figure>\n\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"pbh-about__eyebrow\">I am Elina<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"pbh-elina-title\">Nurse, educator, coach and curious problem-solver<\/h2>\n        <p>I qualified as a nurse in Bonn in 1999 and worked on the vascular surgery ward of a university hospital in Germany. I then joined TransCare Service GmbH, where my work combined wound care, medical technology and the entire care pathway from hospital through rehabilitation to home.<\/p>\n        <p>Much of my MedTech expertise, and my way of viewing care as something broader than a single procedure, comes from that period. After moving to Finland, I later worked at Laakso Hospital in Helsinki. Clinical work has taught me a great deal about the body, illness and recovery \u2013 but above all, about people.<\/p>\n        <p>I have seen how different people&#8217;s starting points can be. The same diagnosis does not mean the same person, the same functional ability or the same solution. That is why I listen, observe and always build the way forward together with the client.<\/p>\n        <p>Because body and mind work together, I wanted to broaden my expertise on the mental side as well and trained as a solution-focused coach. Solution-focused coaching gives me tools to clarify goals, identify obstacles and find practical steps that feel possible for the individual client.<\/p>\n        <p>Power Plate became part of my professional thinking while I was still in Germany. Over the years, I became a Power Plate Master Educator and have trained professionals internationally. Today, I also train Bindex bone density measurement practitioners in Finland and abroad. Teaching keeps my own expertise moving forward \u2013 and brings the latest practical knowledge back to the studio.<\/p>\n\n        <blockquote class=\"pbh-about__statement\">\u201cI do not focus on what you cannot do right now. Together, we explore what you can do and where we could begin.\u201d<\/blockquote>\n\n        <h3>Qualifications and expertise<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"pbh-about__credentials\">\n          <div class=\"pbh-about__credential\">\n            <strong>Registered Nurse<\/strong>\n            <span>Qualified in Bonn in 1999<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pbh-about__credential\">\n            <strong>Wundexperte ICW\u00ae<\/strong>\n            <span>Wound care specialist<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pbh-about__credential\">\n            <strong>Power Plate Master Educator<\/strong>\n            <span>International training experience<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pbh-about__credential\">\n            <strong>Power Plate Small Group Master Trainer<\/strong>\n            <span>Individual and small-group training<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pbh-about__credential\">\n            <strong>Bindex Training Specialist<\/strong>\n            <span>Bone health and professional training<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pbh-about__credential\">\n            <strong>Solution-Focused Coach<\/strong>\n            <span>Body and mind as a whole<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pbh-about__credential\">\n            <strong>Entrepreneur since 2014<\/strong>\n            <span>Founder of Power Body Helsinki<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"pbh-about__credential\">\n            <strong>FI \u00b7 DE \u00b7 EN<\/strong>\n            <span>Services in three languages<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"pbh-about__section pbh-about__thinking\" aria-labelledby=\"pbh-thinking-title\">\n    <div class=\"pbh-about__wrap pbh-about__thinking-grid\">\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"pbh-about__eyebrow\">How I think<\/p>\n        <h2 id=\"pbh-thinking-title\">Evidence is the foundation \u2013 not the limit of my thinking<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pbh-about__thinking-copy\">\n        <p>I believe in evidence, but not that everything about the human body and mind has already been studied, nor that the same solution suits everyone. When conventional approaches do not help, I am willing to think beyond the obvious, combine my expertise and carefully explore less conventional approaches.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>I do not promise miracles \u2013 but I will not give up simply because there is no ready-made formula.<\/strong><\/p>\n        <div class=\"pbh-about__thinking-note\">\n          <p>Exploring an approach does not mean working at random. It means defining a goal, monitoring the response and changing direction when the body or mind shows that the current approach is not moving things forward.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"pbh-about__section\" aria-labelledby=\"pbh-principles-title\">\n    <div class=\"pbh-about__wrap\">\n      <div class=\"pbh-about__principles-intro\">\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"pbh-about__eyebrow\">What does this mean for you?<\/p>\n          <h2 id=\"pbh-principles-title\">An approach built around you<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <p>You do not need to know in advance which method would be right. My role is to help determine where to begin and what kind of progress suits your situation.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pbh-about__principles\">\n        <article class=\"pbh-about__principle\">\n          <span class=\"pbh-about__number\">01<\/span>\n          <h3>You are heard first<\/h3>\n          <p>Alongside symptoms and goals, we consider your everyday life, previous experiences, resources and what feels possible for you right now.<\/p>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"pbh-about__principle\">\n          <span class=\"pbh-about__number\">02<\/span>\n          <h3>The plan evolves<\/h3>\n          <p>Training or other support is adapted according to how your body responds and how your situation changes.<\/p>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"pbh-about__principle\">\n          <span class=\"pbh-about__number\">03<\/span>\n          <h3>Body and mind belong together<\/h3>\n          <p>Movement, pain, recovery, stress, motivation and life circumstances all affect one another. That is why they must be considered together \u2013 a person should not be divided into separate parts.<\/p>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"pbh-about__principle\">\n          <span class=\"pbh-about__number\">04<\/span>\n          <h3>The goal is to make everyday life work<\/h3>\n          <p>You tell me what kind of everyday life and functional ability you want to move towards. My role is to help find a realistic path and proceed at a pace that respects your body, resources and life circumstances.<\/p>\n        <\/article>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"pbh-about__section pbh-about__team\" aria-labelledby=\"pbh-team-title\">\n    <div class=\"pbh-about__wrap\">\n      <div class=\"pbh-about__team-grid\">\n        <figure class=\"pbh-about__team-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/powerbodyhelsinki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Elina-ja-Teemu-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Elina and Teemu Salzwedel\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\">\n        <\/figure>\n\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"pbh-about__eyebrow\">Power Body Helsinki trainers<\/p>\n          <h2 id=\"pbh-team-title\">Elina and Teemu<\/h2>\n          <p>Power Body Helsinki was founded by Elina. You may also train with Teemu. Elina and Teemu have been together since 2012, and their long shared history is reflected in their work through strong trust, easy collaboration and a shared understanding of the direction of Power Body Helsinki. Their nursing backgrounds and Power Plate expertise provide a strong foundation for their work.<\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"pbh-about__team-person\">\n            <h3>Elina Salzwedel<\/h3>\n            <p>Power Plate Master Educator \u00b7 Small Group Master Trainer \u00b7 Registered Nurse \u00b7 Wundexperte ICW\u00ae \u00b7 Bindex Training Specialist \u00b7 Solution-Focused Coach \u00b7 entrepreneur<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"pbh-about__team-person\">\n            <h3>Teemu Salzwedel<\/h3>\n            <p>Certified Power Plate Trainer \u00b7 Power Plate Small Group Trainer \u00b7 Registered Nurse<\/p>\n            <p>Teemu had a competitive DanceSport career spanning well over a decade, reaching Finnish Championship level. This brings strong practical understanding of movement, body control, rhythm and long-term, goal-oriented training to his coaching.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pbh-about__responsibility\">\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"pbh-about__eyebrow\">Responsibility in practice<\/p>\n          <h3>Honest guidance and clear boundaries<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <p>Responsibility means being honest about when our services are appropriate, monitoring the client&#8217;s response and changing the plan when needed. When your situation calls for a medical assessment, physiotherapy or another specialist, we refer you onwards.<\/p>\n          <p>For us, Power Plate is a versatile tool, not a ready-made solution for every situation. Its value comes from skilled guidance, appropriate dosage and the way it is integrated with the client&#8217;s goals and wider situation.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section class=\"pbh-about__section pbh-about__cta\" aria-labelledby=\"pbh-cta-title\">\n    <div class=\"pbh-about__wrap pbh-about__cta-inner\">\n      <p class=\"pbh-about__eyebrow\">Welcome<\/p>\n      <h2 id=\"pbh-cta-title\">You do not need to be ready \u2013 you only need to begin<\/h2>\n      <p>If you are unsure which service would suit your situation, you can contact us before booking. Together, we can find a sensible first step.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"pbh-about__buttons\">\n        <a class=\"pbh-about__button pbh-about__button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/varaa.timma.fi\/powerbodyhelsinki\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Book an appointment<\/a>\n        <a class=\"pbh-about__button pbh-about__button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/powerbodyhelsinki.fi\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/main>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About us The person, not the programme Power Body Helsinki grew from my belief that a person should not be made to fit a predetermined programme. Training, rehabilitation and support for health should be built around the individual and their situation. 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