Helen Chialtas is Toronto born and educated. She studied Art at the University of Waterloo, and graduated from the University of Toronto with a BA Honours in Art History with the intention of pursuing art conservation or curatorial studies. She apprenticed since 1997 with Kostas Xenarios as an art conservator of paintings and art objects. She has also apprenticed and worked very closely with conservators specializing in works on paper. In addition to her meticulous approach to restoration, her Art History degree and her research abilities are an asset to the company in the valuation of works of art.