Stephanie Carper-Smith is a licensed massage therapist with over 1000 hours of training and over 10 years of experience. Stephanie chose the name Kinetic Therapy because Kinetic means movement. Therapeutic massage influences muscle movement by restoring muscle balance, flexibility and range of motion. It also promotes healthy movement of lymph, oxygenated blood and energy to target areas and throughout the body. Some techniques such as Cranial Sacral Therapy, have a ballancing and calming affect on the central nervious system, which in turn has an affect over many other body systems. Stephanie Carper-Smith has been a licensed massage therapist since 1999 and enjoys working with those who suffer from both chronic and acute pain to reduce and hopefully eliminate it. She believes that education should be a lifelong process and thus continuously maintains and enhances her knowledge by taking continuing education courses. It is Best to have your massage therapist determine the combination of techniques that will most accurately address your needs. feedback is appreciated and will make your sessions most beneficial. Please keep your massage therapist informed of changes in your Health. Therapeutic massage is not a replacement for medical care. The techniques Stephanie uses are: Deep Tissue, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Lymph Drainage, Swedish Massage, Acupressure, Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage, hot stones. It is important to take time for Health.

While completing her pre-medicine requirements as an undergraduate at UCLA, Athena realized that there was a distinction between treating and healing. As a result, Athena began studying holistic medicine in 1995 as she was drawn to looking at the whole person. Athena believes that we are always functioning simultaneously as mind-body-spirit and approaching issues with that understanding allows for transformation to take place. Athena is trained in massage therapy, has a Master's Degree in Somatic (Body-Oriented) Psychology and has a great deal of experience in working with trauma. She is a California State Licensed Psychotherapist (MFT), Board Member of the Coldwater Counseling Center and the Director of Wellness Works. She practices body-oriented psychotherapy with a Jungian orientation as she utilizes her intuitive gifts with clients who are nurtured, healed and empowered through their work. If you come to work with Athena you may experience: talking, being listened to, art therapy, sand tray, sound healing, breath work, body therapy and movement therapy as tools for healing. With great compassion, respect and love, Athena brings awareness to the gifts present in growth, transformation and healing.

Micaela Finlayson, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Clinic Volunteer

For appointments:
818 247 2062
miki@wellnessworksglendale.org
www.naturalrootsmedicine.com

Micaela, also known as Miki, has her medical degree in Naturopathic Medicine and is board certified and licensed in the state of California.  She has started a practice in Eagle Rock and is excited to offer her services through Wellness Works.  During her training she has reached out to many communities, including Native Americans, HIV clinics, and children in underserved areas.   She has worked in the health profession most of her life till her calling to natural medicine.  Now she focuses on healing through nature.  In her practice she utilizes conventional and non-conventional approaches to treatment encompassing the environment, emotional and physical needs of her clients.   Patients get an understanding of their health and wellness through nutrition, herbal medicine, hydrotherapy, homeopathy and other methods.  She is passionate about helping to empower people to alter their health and enjoy life to it's fullest.

For appointments:
818 269 1478 www.debbiehopkinsmassage.com
deborah@wellnessworksglendale.org

I invite you to feel the difference expert massage therapy makes in your life. My technique is a unique combination of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Thai, Shiatsu, Acupressure and Esalen Massage. I “custom fit” each massage according to what works best for your body’s deepest healing and relaxation.

Kathy was an elementary and Jr. High School teacher for eighteen years.  One of her hobbies was the guitar.  She was inspired to use her musical skills as a therapy in convalescent homes, hospitals and in the Hospice of Glendale.  This experience lead her deeper into studying the work of psychotherapy.  She has a Masters Degree in Marriage Child and Family Therapy.  She has a California State License in psychotherapy (MFT).  Kathy specializes in Grief and Trauma.  She has 16 years experience in working with traumatized children.  Her compassion, sincerity and sense of humor are gifts she uses in her practice to bring persons to better understand the grief process.  This allows them to begin the healing journey.

Ann Reed, LMT has adored bodywork her whole life. She began her private practice over five years ago. Modalities include: Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Body Rolling, Chua K’a (skin rolling), Craniosacral Work, Cupping, Deep Tissue, Intuitive Energy Work, Polarity, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Structural Integration, Swedish, and Thai Massage. With the new year, Ann happily announces her new business venture, Cure, an exceptional line of aromatherapy products. For information on her private practice and/or the Cure product line, please explore these web sites: www.cancanmassage.com and www.aromatherapycure.com. Finally, it is Ann’s great joy to be associated with the warm and exceptional people of Wellness Works, who make the gentle art of healing a natural and accessible part of everyone’s daily life.

Understanding the individual needs of her clients, Anke Rice holds space for each person so that s/he may leave each session with a sense of renewed well being. Combining her knowledge of the human body and her skill as a Bodyworker, she integrates therapeutic massage into a soothing and relaxing experience. Beyond her thriving private practice, Anke has taught massage technique and proper body mechanics (using T'ai Chi as the foundation) at the Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing since 2002. She deeply enjoys sharing her skills and gifts with the beautiful people and mission of Wellness Works.

Irma Sierra
Shamanic Energy Healing

For appointments:
818-730-8767
www.poeticpalate.com

Irma is a certified practitioner of Shamanic Energy Healing as taught by The Four Winds Society, a school founded by Dr. Alberto Villoldo. Her passion is in sharing this work, and empowering each individual to discover their own abilities to heal and shape their lives.

She also is Reiki Master Teacher Level and enjoys teaching classes on Reiki, Raw Foods, Alkaline Water, and Shamanic Ceremonies. More information can be found on her website.

Derek has practiced medicine all his life in England, Canada, New York and California, firstly family practice, then psychiatry for most of the time. He was the only resident in his class to be appointed lecturer in Abnormal Psychology, taught residents at USC for a year, has been in private, hospital and consulting work, and has been chief of staff of hospital psychiatry departments on three different occasions. He found BodyTalk in 2003 when he encountered three major medical crises within five days, recovered fast and completely, and has never looked back. He practices BodyTalk with passion at Wellness Works where he also volunteers in the low-cost Clinic.

Amrita Ward
Reiki