About us...
Prior to La Clinique, Talk of the Town was established in 1974 by Freda James Forkapa in Brunswick Ohio. It rapidly gained popularity with clients coming in from, as far away as Cincinati, Columbus and Dayton. Many write-ups in local newspapers about Freda coined her as "health food nut." "You are what you eat" became a popular slogan for her business. With a Holistic and Medical background, Freda began to see a relation between outward appearances and body functions. In her connection to the Holistic medical world, as well as, traditional medicine she began referring clients for specified health indications and quickly gained popularity for astute awareness with medical practitioners. As an Honored Guest Speaker before the International Congress of Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists in Chicago, Illinois, in the seventy's:Freda asked them to entertain the idea of medically prepared aetheticians in their offices. At this point in time, the medical world was not yet ready to entertain the idea of preventative or holistic care, but was still stuck in traditional methods and medications. Knowing that this was not the answer, Freda decided to continue her studies and to indeed bring a wellness spa not only to the US, but to her beloved Ohio. Thus, the conception of La Clinique began.
La Clinique opened its doors in 1979, in Strongsville, Ohio. It was a unique time for it was not often that a woman was given this kind of business loan. Freda's belief in Angels certainly helped her honest and credible reputation. The first woman-owned wellness clinic of its kind, to incorporate inner and outer beauty: La Clinique opened with 2400 square feet and within three years time grew to 9800 square feet. Freda was honored and appeared locally and nationally on radio and television often, requested by the City of Cleveland to become guest speaker and entrance feature at "UP WITH CLEVELAND," which took place in the concorse Terminal Tower. Many local artists began their careers at La Clinique as well as employing international artisans in the beauty field. Her medical world and the beauty world joined forces to bring wellness to Strongsville and Ohio. Its popularity spread quickly, bringing not only locals, but people from far and wide. La Clinique was indeed ahead of its time. Today, La Clinique is a small private center in which Freda is able to take personal care of her treasured clients, no longer involved in the hustle and bustle of the corporate world. Adding many, but keeping all of the skin and body care that her clients covet, she now achieves remarkable results for those who enter her doors. No injections, no cutting, no anesthesias, it simply looks as if her clients stepped back through time and their 10-15 years of anging magically disappears. As well, their health improves without medication, inches and weight disappear, habits like smoking can cease. Symptoms of acidity and toxicity disappear, taking with it, the pain - all with no medications! People come through their friends referrals, other holistic practitioners and professionals and even sometimes the caring medical doctor. Over the many years, she has built a reputation of working carefully with those medical professionals, NOT instead of. The clients care and safety is always paramount.
Her passion allows her to work long hours, yet never feel like she is at work. She continues to study and teach, holding many degrees, certifications and licenses. In every field she also holds a teaching license. She has been a member of the Ohio C.T. Medical Board, as well as a Medical Board Proctor. As both a medical science major and an artist, she has achieved a unique way of blending the two to accomplish what every client enjoys.
La Clinique opened its doors in 1979, in Strongsville, Ohio. It was a unique time for it was not often that a woman was given this kind of business loan. Freda's belief in Angels certainly helped her honest and credible reputation. The first woman-owned wellness clinic of its kind, to incorporate inner and outer beauty: La Clinique opened with 2400 square feet and within three years time grew to 9800 square feet. Freda was honored and appeared locally and nationally on radio and television often, requested by the City of Cleveland to become guest speaker and entrance feature at "UP WITH CLEVELAND," which took place in the concorse Terminal Tower. Many local artists began their careers at La Clinique as well as employing international artisans in the beauty field. Her medical world and the beauty world joined forces to bring wellness to Strongsville and Ohio. Its popularity spread quickly, bringing not only locals, but people from far and wide. La Clinique was indeed ahead of its time. Today, La Clinique is a small private center in which Freda is able to take personal care of her treasured clients, no longer involved in the hustle and bustle of the corporate world. Adding many, but keeping all of the skin and body care that her clients covet, she now achieves remarkable results for those who enter her doors. No injections, no cutting, no anesthesias, it simply looks as if her clients stepped back through time and their 10-15 years of anging magically disappears. As well, their health improves without medication, inches and weight disappear, habits like smoking can cease. Symptoms of acidity and toxicity disappear, taking with it, the pain - all with no medications! People come through their friends referrals, other holistic practitioners and professionals and even sometimes the caring medical doctor. Over the many years, she has built a reputation of working carefully with those medical professionals, NOT instead of. The clients care and safety is always paramount.
Her passion allows her to work long hours, yet never feel like she is at work. She continues to study and teach, holding many degrees, certifications and licenses. In every field she also holds a teaching license. She has been a member of the Ohio C.T. Medical Board, as well as a Medical Board Proctor. As both a medical science major and an artist, she has achieved a unique way of blending the two to accomplish what every client enjoys.