Acupuncture Treatment Room

Acupuncture is one of the modalities of Oriental medicine. Although what is called acupuncture in the West comprises several different therapies (such as moxibustion and cupping), mostly it consists of the insertion of fine needles into the body at specific points shown to be effective in treatment of specific health problems.

These points have been mapped by the Chinese over a period of two thousand years, and there are more than a thousand known acupoints. In the past three decades, electromagnetic research has confirmed the existence and location of these points.
Our practitioners:
Elen Lauper, L. Ac.
Anne Albrecht, L.Ac.
Maria Andino, M.A.T.C.M., L. Ac.
Jay Bulloch, M.T.O.M, L. Ac.

Acupressure is a therapy based on Chinese Medicine and its understanding of chi/energy flowing throughout the body. By means of light finger pressure on points along the pathways of energy, the therapist helps a person achieve a sense of balance, well-being and relaxation. Some of the conditions that may be helped by this treatment are stress caused problems, emotional issues such as depression, worry, anxiety, and anger; also pain and skin problems may be addressed. A client receives this treatment while clothed and lying on a table.

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Practitioners use a soft touch to release restrictions in the craniosacral system and improve the functioning of the central nervous system. CST complements the body's natural healing processes and can be effective in treating: migraines, chronic neck and back pain, Autism, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, learning disabilities, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, neurovascular or immune disorders, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our practitioners: Charlene Worthley Gloria Flores

Hypnotherapy is a treatment that addresses conscious manifestations of emotional, physical, mental and spiritual problems at their core subconscious level. Using the power of your subconscious mind you can access your inner mind to make changes in your outer experience. Hypnotherapy can be utilized for self-improvement, motivation, past-life regression, pain-control, smoking cessation, and phobia elimination. Our practitioners: Rosalba Fontanez, C.Ht

Massage
Wellness Works offers a variety of disciplines and approaches: Cranial Sacral, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Shiatsu, and Swedish.

Cranial Sacral is a very gentle, manipulation of the soft tissue and bones of the cranium (or head), the spine, the pelvis, and the cerebrospinal fluids that surround and cushion the brain and spinal cord from injury. Many clients claim that they can fall asleep during a session. You can opt to be clothed for this treatment. The theory behind cranio-sacral therapy is that when blockages occur in spinal fluid, an unharmonious balance in the body can occur, resulting in muscle and joint strain, emotional disturbances and the improper operation of the body's organs and central nervous system. Practitioners believe that until the spinal fluid is naturally allowed to move freely around the body, the central nervous system and the body's other major organs and muscles will be put off balance and put at risk of sickness and injury.

Deep Tissue is a form of intense massage that aims to release myofascial (connective tissue) restrictions in the body, and to break up any restrictive scar tissue. It has also been known to help relieve chronic tension, to increase the body's range of motion, to improve posture and to enhance the natural harmony of the entire body and mind. Deep tissue massage borrows many of its techniques from traditional Swedish massage, but the pressure and pace during a deep connective tissue massage are more intense and slower. Although, it should not cause you any pain, it is often less relaxing and less comfortable then a traditional Swedish massage. Also, practitioners ask that their clients if the stroke pressure is too intense.

Lymphatic Drainage is a very gentle type of massage therapy used to drain excess fluid from the body and improve the overall functioning of the lymphatic (immune) system. The massage is applied gently in the direction of lymph flow in order to unblock any obstructed lymph vessels, and allow lymph flow to transport waste from the body freely. The massage therapist applies a light form of circular massage to the client's skin. This type of massages must be applied to bare skin, and no massage oils or lotions can be used in order for the treatment to be effective. The massage is applied in gentle strokes towards the heart. This type of massage is appropriate at the end of a cold or flu, between chemo treatments or just before treatment to strengthen the immune system. Lymphatic Drainage should not be done when there is an active virus or drug intervention for an "acute" condition.

Traditional Swedish Massage was introduced by Swedish physiologist, Henri Peter Ling, in Stockholm, Sweden in the year 1812. This massage technique is most common of massage practices and improves blood circulation, eases muscle tension, and improves flexibility. Today, a Western-style Swedish massage still employs a series of long, gliding strokes, kneading of the muscles, and vibrational taps that are so common when one thinks of massage. A Swedish massage therapist will always use massage oils to achieve the smooth, long and deep strokes over their clients body. Therapists apply the oil to reduce friction, and essential oils are sometimes used. During a Swedish massage a sheet is worn, otherwise the client is nude. However, body parts are only uncovered when they are being massaged.

Our practitioners:
Gaby Hoffman, CMT
Ann Reed, CMT
Kevid Kidd, CMT
Kriste Messal, CMT

Pranic Healing is the ancient science and art whose "modern founder" is Choa Kok Sui. Pranic Healing is a highly developed and tested system of energy based healing techniques that utilizes "prana" to balance, harmonize and transform the body's energy processes. "Prana" is a Sanskrit word that means "life-force". This invisible bio-energy or vital energy keeps the body alive and maintains a state of good health. Pranic Healing is a simple yet powerful and effective no-touch energy healing. It is based on the fundamental principle that the body is a "self-repairing" living entity that possesses the innate ability to heal itself.

Diseases first appear as energetic disruptions in the energy field before manifesting as ailments in the physical body. Have your energy treated to promote health and well-being, by our great Pranic Healing practitioners.
Our practitioners:
Lois Ramer, RN

Psychosynthesis
is a name for the process of personal growth: the natural tendency in each of us to harmonize or synthesize our various aspects. In human beings, this evolutionary drive towards a higher level of being becomes conscious, which makes it possible to cooperate with and facilitate this natural process. Psychosynthesis integrates the best available concepts and methods into an inclusive and flexible framework, so as to assist and facilitate the natural human striving toward development and integration.
Our practitioners:
Cliff K. Ishigaki

Psychotherapy, Body-Mind-Spirit is a body-oriented and psychotherapeutic practice. This approach utilizes the emotional, physical and spiritual resources of both the client and the practitioner to address the presenting symptomology in mind-body-spirit to allow for transformation and healing.

This practice supports the innate unfolding, learning, growth and infinite peace within each of us.
Our practitioners:
Athena Carrillo, MA, MFT

Psychotherapy, Grief and Trauma Work Life is full of changes and with change comes the gift of grief where we can learn the lesson of letting go. Through our journey through life we will come to the place where we will need help in letting go. Psychotherapy allows us the time and place to work through our grief and trauma issues. By using the tools of journaling, sandtray, and laughter we are better able to let go. Our practitioners: Kathy Lynch, MFT

Reflexology The Reflexology Association of Canada defines it as “a natural healing art, based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands which correspond to every part of the body.” By stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands, you are increasing circulation and promoting specific bodily and muscular functions. Our practitioners: Carol Charbonneau

Shamanic Healing

Our practitioners:
Irma Sierra
Rosalba Fontanez

Yoga
The Thinking Body TheFeeling Mind TM SM (created by Linda Lack, PhD) is a gentle developmental technique that is based on classic Hatha Yoga, movement therapy, and kinesiology principles. This method is a psycho-physical approach to fitness, well-being, and the resolution of physical injury and stress. It provides physical and emotional centering, cellular optimism, life endurance and postural alignment. Classes are designed to maximize energy, health, and well-being and taught in a noncompetitive, inclusive environment, where beginners are welcome.
Our practitioners:
Molly Hagan, RYT