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Amanda Albrizze, C.Ht Hypnotherapy Private Practitioner Clinic Volunteer |
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For appointments: 626 644 6196 amanda@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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| Stephanie Carper-Smith Kinetic Therapy Private Practitioner Clinic Volunteer |
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For appointments: 909 645 9936 kineticmassage@yahoo.com www.kinetic-therapy.com |
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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. |
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Athena
Carrillo, MFT Mind-Body-Spirit Psychotherapy Private Practitioner |
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For appointments: 310 854 9754 athena@wellnessworksglendale.org www.mind-body-spirit-therapy.com |
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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. |
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| Carol Charbonneau Reflexology Clinic Volunteer |
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For appointments: 818 247 2062 carol@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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| Rosalba Fontanez, C.Ht Hypnotherapy Clinic Volunteer |
For appointments: 818 247 2062 rosalba@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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Molly Hagan, RYT Yoga Private Practitioner Clinic Volunteer |
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For appointments: 818 694 3507 www.mindinbody.net mhagan@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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| Molly is a certified yoga instructor
in the technique called The Thinking Body – The Feeling Mind
TM SM. She began studying this particular movement technique in
1988. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance and has been teaching
since 1999. A graduate of Northwestern University, Molly has been
embroiled in the stressful career of acting for over 20 years.
She uses The Thinking Body- The Feeling Mind TM SM to maintain
her mental and physical health. She is thrilled to pass these benefits
onto others. |
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Gaby Hoffman, CMT Massage Private Practitioner |
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For appointments: 818 353 9280 gaby@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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| Gabriela has been practicing massage
therapy since 1994. When asked why she has been doing massage for
so long she says, “I like to help people feel good, if possible.”
“I like giving what I like in terms of technique and I love
to body sculpt.” Gaby’s approaches her work as an observer
and facilitator to awaken the healer within you. She loves to massage
the God within. |
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Deborah Hopkins , CMT Massage Clinic Volunteer Private Practitioner |
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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. |
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Cliff
K. Ishigaki Psychosynthesis Counseling Life Purpose Addiction Recovery Private Practitioner |
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For appointments: 714 542 2250 cliff@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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| The turning point for Cliff came while
he was a Marine Officer in Vietnam, experiencing the reality of
war and loss. The experience became a catalyst for him to heal himself.
It taught him about the reality of trauma, immense loss of hope,
and that there is also the birthing of recovery. Cliff works with
people who have gone through severe crisis and loss. He believes
that sometimes trauma and severe loss manifest through addiction
and yet the reality of how breakable we are makes us confront the
reality of what can restore. Cliff adds that what we have learned,
our psyche, our spirituality, the work of healing and creative energy
is also part of our story, not only trauma. Cliff has been involved
in helping services since 1972. He sometimes uses the body in his
work, as he has been an Aikido Instructor for 30 years. Through
the practice of Psychosynthesis, Cliff blends the psychological
and the spiritual. |
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| Kevin W. Kidd Rebirther Private Practitioner Clinic Volunteer |
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For appointments: 661 917 1228 kevin@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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Kevin is a Rebirther, trained by Sondra Ray one of the original developers of Conscious Connected Breathwork, He is also a Reiki Master, massage technician, and a student of other energy healing disciplines; Ho'Oponpono, QiGong, NeuroModulation Technique (NMT), prayer, affirmations, meditations, shamanism, etc. Kevin has spent a lifetime of adventuring and pushing the envelope. He is a skydiver with 21 years experience, 13 years as an instructor. Kevin also served 24 years in the Air Force, 20 years as a primitive skills Survival Instructor. He has worked as an aerial photographer, photographing/video/filming of aircraft in flight, and has worked at Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii. His goal is to teach and facilitate self-healing skills through breathwork, forgiveness, and the understanding of Thought is Creative. Breathwork is the catalyst to knowing and feeling your inner self. Your inner truth is the catalyst to understanding how your reality reflects your thoughts. “Holding space” for the client as they breathe into their awareness of illusion, and affirming with the client the truth of their wholeness is the role of the Rebirther. I Am that I Am. Namaste. |
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Elen
Lauper, L. Ac. Acupuncture Private Practitioner Clinic Volunteer |
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For appointments: 562 715 1405 818 569 3033 elen@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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| Elen has been in practice since 1992 with a Masters Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine and practices a range of acupuncture styles. Elen’s approach in treating symptoms and complaints is to listen to the body, and then to teach you how to do the same. Her style is eclectic, taking from TCM, Classical Chinese medicine, Japanese Acupuncture, Auricular, and Hand Acupuncture. The focus of her work is: movement, nourishment, and assistance through times of change/aka crisis. Elen works with clients in cooperation either to remedy a specific complaint or for general health improvement. She teaches her clients how to look at their symptoms and complaints as the body’s way of communicating a sense of imbalance; and shows how to see the connections between the mind, body, emotions and psyche or spirit. Although acupuncture is most often used for pain relief, it is also used to unlock long-standing symptoms of impaired functioning such as asthma, allergies, menstrual discomfort, digestive disorders, immune impairment, and urinary difficulties, creating a sense of calm and well-being at the same time. This treatment therapy is complementary with other health care systems. The techniques Elen uses include: Acupuncture, moxibustion, Acupressure; Sound therapies; stretching, movement exercises, and hand yoga; eating with the seasons, and using food as medicine. Elen is available in Glendale on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and in Long Beach on Mondays and Fridays.. |
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Kathy
Lynch, MA, MFT |
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For appointments: 818 298 3177 klynch@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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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. |
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Marcel Mendoza, MFT Psychotherapy Private Practitioner Clinic Volunteer |
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For appointments: 818 636 9862 marcel@hwellnessworksglendale.org |
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| Through his experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings in the mental health field, Marcel established a strong belief that relationships, both past and present, contribute to our sense of being. He uses conventional approaches and transpersonal psychology and collaboratively formulates practical strategies toward resolving relational issues and establishing a positive sense of self. Marcel is a California Marriage and Family Therapist and is another proud member of the Wellness Works family.
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Jody Milligan Healing Touch |
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For appointments: 818 247 2062 jody@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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| Margaret Mortimore Cranial Sacral |
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For appointments: 818 247 2062 margaret@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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Margaret is a registered physical therapist with 25 years of experience, 20 of these years working with children, including babies and toddlers, with special needs and motor developmental delays. In Margaret’s own search for healing, she discovered CranioSacral Therapy in 1998 and studied with the Upledger Institute for several years. In 2005 she began her training with Mary Norris (from Houston Texas) learning the Norri Biofield Therapy/energy work. Margaret is now integrating these 2 approaches with children and with adults. Her desire is to be an instrument of God’s healing and love! |
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| Mary Nazarian Cranial Sacral Massage Therapy Bodywork |
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For appointments: 818 247 2062 mary@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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My name is Mary Nazarian and I do MM (Multiple Modalities) Massage Therapy and Bodywork. I learned some of my techniques in Japan in 2002 when I had 2 car accidents in less than two weeks and found myself in a critical situation. I had a very good Japanese friend who insisted that I should go to Japan for treatment which I did and not only recovered from my situation but also went back and learned some of the unique techniques of Dr. Saiki. Upon coming back to United States I started taking different classes and have learned different modalities. Here are some of those modalities:
Who can benefit from MM Massage Therapy? Anyone having one or a combination of following conditions. I usually have clients that want to avoid surgery or have tried everything and ‘nothing has seemed to work.’ Here are some of their problems:
My Objective is to help people achieve physical balance and experience relief from many aches and pains in a short period of time! I also aim to address the cause not merely the symptoms. This is the most productive way to restore health and alleviate pain. Finally, I can hope to find balance between the muscles & the spine by working on the tissue. No cracking, No popping! |
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| Tammy Pak, L. Ac. Acupuncture Private Practitioner |
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For appointments: 818 425 3416 tammy@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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| Lois Ramer, RN Pranic Healing Private Practitioner Clinic Volunteer |
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For appointments: 818 247 2062 lois@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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| Ann
Reed, CMT Massage Private Practitioner Clinic Volunteer |
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For appointments: 323 828 3826 www.cancanmassage.com ann@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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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.
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| Anke Rice, CMT Massage Private Practitioner Clinic Volunteer |
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For appointments: 626-272-2970 ankerice@yahoo.com |
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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.
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Leta Rosetree Energy Healing Clinic Volunteer |
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For appointments: 818 247 2062 leta@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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Irma Sierra |
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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. |
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Derek Spark, CBP Body Talk Private Practitioner Clinic Volunteer |
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For appointments: 818 745 8703 derek@wellnessworksglendale.org |
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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.
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For appointments: 323 449 1220 Saipearl@yahoo.com |
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| Amrita was born in Bombay and spent most of her childhood moving around India, primarily between Bombay, Calcutta and Nainital, a hamlet in the Himalayas. She had been a natural energy healer since 1992 until the formal introduction to Reiki in 1997 provided her with an intrinsic healing tool. Not only that, it also led to an expansion of awareness of the connection between ourselves as individuals and the universality of life. She has completed her Reiki Mastership twice, the first time in 1999 in Bangalore, India under Rashmi Solanki, and the second time in Stonehenge, England under the tutorship of William Rand in 2004. She has been a successful practitioner as well as a teacher for over 10 years now. | |||||
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