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Acupuncture
An ancient Eastern system designed to unblock pathways of energy called meridians. Acupuncture uses disposable, ultra-thin needles inserted just under the skin at specific acupoints for pain relief, body balancing, and relaxation.
Practitioner(s): Ronald Anderson L.Ac., Wanda Simmons, LAc, Dr. of Acupuncture, Betty Brainerd, ND
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Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and similar aromatic compounds from plants, for the purpose of improving a person's mood, cognitive function or health. Preliminary scientific evidence is growing in all these areas. [1] An aroma therapist is the person who performs the aromatherapy.
Because many essential oils are potent antimicrobials, they can be useful in the treatment of infectious disease. They are used as medicines, often in combination with other herbal preparations, by a small group of doctors in France. In nursing, essential oils are increasingly used in pain management, anxiety/depression, and Aromatherapy may be used in combination with other forms of alternative medicine. Terms such as 'essential oil therapy' 'clinical aromatherapy' and 'medical aromatherapy' have been used by some journals, educational institutions and practitioners, in order to distance themselves from association with the commercial aspects of perfumery.
Practitioner(s): David Petro
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Ayurveda
Tailors natural therapies to one's personal constitution. Constitution refers to a person's overall health and personality profile. Ayurveda places equal emphasis on body, mind and spirit striving to digest daily input and restore innate harmony. A 5000 year old Indian practice, popularized by Deepak Chopra.
Practitioner(s): Dianne Berg, LMT, RPP
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Belavi Facelift Massage
Belavi Facelift Massage is a luxurious treatment to lift, firm and tone the face and throat. Using proprietary products and techniques of massage and acupressure, the therapist facilitates a more youthful, energized appearance and improved skin texture. One treatment is a treat, a dozen (within 6 weeks) leads to visible results.
Practitioner(s): Dianne Berg, LMT, RPP
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Bowen Therapy (Bowtech)
Bowen is a dynamic system of muscle and connective tissue therapy which has been used successfully to treat a variety of illnesses. The very gentle moves stimulate energy flow, assist with lymphatic drainage, and are thought to help reset the autonomic nervous system, and empower the body's own resources to heal itself. It has often been referred to as the "homeopathy of bodywork".
Practitioner(s): Betty Brainerd, ND
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Chinese Herbology
Traditional Chinese herbology utilizes nearly 10,000 substances derived from mineral, plant and animal sources. This powerful system of medicine was created and has been in constant use for over 3,000 years. Herbs are used in many forms such as teas, tablets, capsules, powders, lotions, salves, poultices and liquid extracts. Many classical formulas are efficacious in treating a wide variety of modern health concerns. Chinese Herbal medicine has gained tremendous popularity in recent years for its multitude of usages and for the fact that it has little to no side effects, compared to pharmaceutical drugs, when administered appropriately by licensed acupuncture professionals. Chinese Herbal Medicine is best used in conjunction with other modalities of Chinese Medicine such as Acupuncture. Internal diseases such as digestive problems, diabetes, respiratory problems, hormonal disorders as well as external diseases such as skin conditions and infections are treated with Chinese herbs. Emotional imbalances such as anxiety, stress and depression can also benefit from Chinese Herbal Medicine. A key difference between Chinese and Western herbal medicine is that Chinese herbs are selected and balanced in formulas. Chinese herbs are rarely prescribed as single herbs or even as a group of herbs with the same actions. It is not uncommon in English and Western herbal protocols to prescribe a single herb, or if multiple herbs are used, using herbs with similar functions to treat one aspect of a disease or pattern. In Europe and somewhat in the United States, it has become increasingly common to use standardized herbal extracts. In this way, herbal medicine approaches pharmaceutical drug usage in effect. With standardized extracts there is an extraction for one single alkaloid out of the dozens that might be represented if the entire herb were used medicinally. For example, the herb Goldenseal is a very popular and powerful herb with approximately 200 known alkaloids. A standardized extract might select one of these alkaloids, which creates a specific and non-holistic utilization of Goldenseal. In contrast, Chinese herbs are prescribed as formulas which may include up to 20 or more single herbs. It is the synergistic effect of the combined herbs that bring about a desired effect on the body, mind and spirit. The goal of Chinese herbal therapy is to balance and restore the body's overall health. Therefore, an herbal formula for the common cold will contain herbs that not only treat the symptoms of a cold such as coughing and sneezing, but it will also contain herbs that strengthen the immune system and harmonize the Qi. With each herbal treatment, the body will become stronger and more balanced so that you are less vulnerable to diseases in the future.
Chinese herbs should be used only when prescribed by a trained professional. Since Chinese herbs use balanced synergistic formulas there is a very low risk of adverse side effects. Chinese herbs have a 3,000 year-old track record of safety, when properly prescribed. To find a qualified herbalist in the U.S., you can contact the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), which certifies professionals in Chinese Herbology nationally.
Practitioner(s): Ronald Anderson L.Ac., Wanda Simmons, LAc, Dr. of Acupuncture
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Colon Hydrotherapy
Colon Hydrotherapy is the gentle infusion of warm, filtered water in and out of the colon (large intestine) for complete cleansing and detoxifying. Only FDA approved equipment is used, including disposable tubing characteristic of this closed system. It is entirely inoffensive to maintain the dignity of the individual. Temperature and water pressure are monitored by the therapist, so the procedure is safe, relaxing and effective. A healthy colon is essential to a healthy body, as health is as much a function of the body's elimination process as the quality of food ingested.
Practitioner(s): Patti Hartman
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Craniosacral Therapy
A system of gentle pressure applied to the bones in the head, the sacrum and key areas of the body. Supports the spinal cord and promotes balance with freeing up of the cerebral spinal fluid that surrounds the nervous system.
Practitioner(s): Wanda Simmons, LAc, Dr. of Acupuncture, Karen Austin M.S., P.T., Dianne Berg, LMT, RPP, Ingrid Staecker, LMT, CIMI, PT(Germany)
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Dance
This class combines great music with simple, choreographed steps to start your day feeling liberated, healthy and joyful. Dance from sultry tunes to the exhilarating rhythm of a samba, the sensuous stretch of a belly dance, and the syncopated energy of an African beat. The class is easy to follow and fun while enhancing spinal mobility, balance, and cardiovascular strength. This class is good for your SOUL. All ages welcome, no experience necessary.
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Digital Infared Thermal Imaging
Digital Infared Thermal Imaging (DITI) is a 15 minute non-invasive clinical imaging procedure for detecting and monitoring a number of diseass and physical injuries by showing the thermal abnormalities present in the body. It is used as an aid for diagnosis and prognosis, as well as well as monitoring therapy progress. It is used for conditions and injuries including, back injuries, arthritis, headache, nerve damage,unexplained pain, fibromyalgia, RSD (CRPS), Dental and TMJ, artery inflammation, vascular disease, breast disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, disc disease, inflammatory pain, skin cancer, referred pain syndrome, sprain/strain, stroke screening, whiplash, digestive disorders. Images, or "thermograms", can be taken of the whole body or just areas being investigated. The digitized images are stored on a computer and are sent electronically to a Thermologist, who is a certified physician, for interpretation and reporting. Your report is color printed; a copy can be sent to your healthcare professional. DITI is painless, uses no radiation, does not come into contact with the body, and is F.D.A. - approved.
Practitioner(s): Suzanne Pyle
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Ear Candling
Ear Candling is an old remedy for removing excess earwax, fungus,bacteria, and yeast/candida. It involves the use of a hollow candle, caoted with beeswax. The small end of the candle is placed in the edge of a person's ear and the large end is lit. THe flame creates a vacuum in the ear and will pull out excess wax, fungus, etc. There is no discomfort during the process.
Practitioner(s): Patti Hartman
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Energy Therapy
Spiritual healing based on the interaction of the body and the energy field surrounding it. Disturbances in the energy field create disease of body, mind and spirit. Releasing blocks restores free flow energy to the seven chakras, energizing nerve centers, endocrine glands and organs, promoting restored health.
Practitioner(s): David Petro, Susan Dowling, Cert. H.S., Nancy Reuben, M.D.
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Far Infrared Therapeutic Sauna
Far infrared rays, part of the sun's spectrum of light, are necessary for growth in both plants and animals. They are used for photosynthesis, and our bodies absorb and emit infrared rays regularly. When used as a heat source in the sauna, they are therapeutic at a much lower temperature than regular high-heat saunas.Far infrared sauna treatments have been successfully used for a variety of conditions including chronic pain relief, chemical detoxification, and relief from upper respiratory problems. Deep relaxation, decreased fatigue and stress, and weight loss can be beneficial side effects.
Practitioner(s): Betty Brainerd, ND
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Flow Alignment and Connection
The client is assisted in opening connection to a transmission of light from their own soul and Greater Consciousness to allow a free flow of life force. Assists contact with the healthy, loving, strong parts of ourselves. Promotes increased health, vitality, and clarity of purpose.
Practitioner(s): Nancy Reuben, M.D.
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Healing Stone Massage
A powerful unique therapy that works in harmony with various massage techniques and water-heated metamorphic ocean stones of varying sizes to relax your body to its deepest level. The direct heat relaxes the muscles, allowing manipulation of a greater intensity than with regular massage. The healing stone experience relieves pain, promotes harmony, balance and peace.
Practitioner(s): Danielle Gugliemino LMT
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Hypnotherapy
Practiced by responsible professionals, hypnosis can be a powerful tool for managing pain, stress, and trauma; breaking bad habits; performance motivation as with sports, public speaking and exams; and increasing creativity.
Practitioner(s): Maia Lynd, RMT, CHt
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Jin Shin Do
Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure involves comfortable, responsive pressure to accupressure points to speeds recovery from trauma and burnout. It settles the nervous system and is wonderful for reducing pain and tension. It also helps clients learn to gently release painful emotions that get locked in the body.
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Life Coaching
A life coach helps you find the life you love. You will be guided to set goals and then take the steps needed to reach them. Life coaching can help you to hear your inner voice, find your true path, and realize your dreams.
Practitioner(s): Lesley Ingves
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Massage Therapy
Several kinds of therapeutic massage are provided at Shoreline Center for Wholistic Health located on the Guilford Green. Massage therapies available include: Medical Massage, massage for relaxation, Neuromuscular, Reflexology, Myofascial Release, Belavi Facelift Massage, Bowen and Craniosacral.
Massage Therapy is the manipulation of soft tissue designed to release muscular tension and increase local blood circulation. Therapeutic Massage is relaxing and rejuvenating, easing muscular pain and assisting injury rehabilitation. It is nourishing to the psyche as well.
Practitioner(s): Danielle Gugliemino LMT, Dianne Berg, LMT, RPP, Ingrid Staecker, LMT, CIMI, PT(Germany)
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Myofascial Release
Distortion of the fascia which surrounds all muscles and organs can cause pain or limitation in any area. MFR stretches fascial restrictions while compressing trigger points to restore normal function. It is an effective approach to pain-free, active living.
Practitioner(s): Karen Austin M.S., P.T.
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Naturopathy
Naturopathic physicians are medically trained general practitioners who support the body's innate healing potential with natural therapies: nutrition, herbal medicine, bodywork, counseling, homeopathy, and vitamin/mineral therapy.
Practitioner(s): Betty Brainerd, ND
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Neuromuscular Therapy
A trigger point deactivation technique utilizing compression, stretching, grasping and lifting of dysfunctional tissue. Used to reduce chronic pain, relieve postural stress and rebalance patterns of muscular tension.
Practitioner(s): Ingrid Staecker, LMT, CIMI, PT(Germany)
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Nia
This is a stress-busting, fun, intelligent fitness technique that energizes your body, stimulates your mind, and inspires your spirit-- all in one class. Nia enhances flexibility, healing, and cardiovascular strength through fun, expressive, grounded movement.
Appropriate for every age, body, and experience level, Nia offers tools for learning how you can work out-not wear out--your body.
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Nutrition
After a thorough assessment of your diet and health history, dietary and supplement changes will be recommended with the philosophy that it is always best to get what you can from the diet and then supplement the missing nutrients. Prevention of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer will be the major focus. Issues on food allergies or sensitivities, healthy meal planning, the benefits of organic food, and how to read food labels are just some other topics that can be discussed.
Practitioner(s): Ronald Anderson L.Ac., Betty Brainerd, ND, Patti Hartman
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Peaceful Touch
Peaceful Touch is a healthy touch curriculum for children. Peaceful Touch Training provides teachers with developmentally appropriate "hands-on" games, exercises, and story telling for children in preschools and elementary schools. It is based on a belief in the necessity of nourishing touch for humans of all ages, but especially for children, as they learn to trust and relate to others.
Teachers trained in Peaceful Touch have the tools to foster an environment of healthy touch in their classrooms and schools. One important benefit of this is that children learn to make proper choices regarding inappropriate or suspicious touch. And, in Sweden, where more than 300,000 children practice Peaceful Touch on a regular basis. both teachers and parents report lower levels of anxiety and aggression and improved group functioning.
Your school or day care facility can offer a 90-minute introductory presentation to your staff, or do the authorized 12-hour training, over two to four days.
Peaceful Touch was developed by and is trademarked by Axelsons Institute of Stockholm. More information is available on the website: www.peacefultouch.net
Practitioner(s): Dianne Berg, LMT, RPP
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Physical Therapy
A manual therapy incorporating function evaluation and treatment of all body systems to enhance and improve integration of spinal alignment, neuromuscular movement patterns and muscular function for all patient populations (orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, sports medicine).
Practitioner(s): Karen Austin M.S., P.T.
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Pilates
Pilates is a form of body conditioning named after its inventor, Joseph H. Pilates. Developed over 80 years ago, it is a holistic approach to exercise that combines training of the mind and body to achieve correct postural alignment. Pilates is taught using specially designed equipment in a private session tailored to the client's specific needs and goals.
Practitioner(s): Marion Sharp, LMT
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Polarity
Health and vitality result from movement and balance of vibrational frequencies associated with the five elements. Together with gentle touch, rocking and stretching in response to elemental energy, Polarity can involve craniosacral and structural work, reflexology, exercise, and nutritional and verbal guidance.
Practitioner(s): Dianne Berg, LMT, RPP
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Posture Alignment Therapy
This client centered program is based on individual posture analysis and a prescription of systematic sequences (menus) of simple functional exercise stimulus designed to restore balance, eliminate muscular dysfunction and its compensations. As greater alignment and function unfolds from head to toe, the true cause of acute and chronic pains is addressed and the body can return to optimal well-being and health.
Practitioner(s): Alan Franzi
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Prenatal Massage
Prenatal massage: massage helps increase blood circulation to the muscles. Heightening blood circulation will help the body flush out toxins and muscles become more pliable. This creates a relaxation response and aids in preparing the muscles for childbirth. prenatal massage will also aid in relieving: lower back tension insomnia, headaches, sciatic pain, swelling of hands and feet, legs and calf cramps, and sinus congestion.
Practitioner(s): Danielle Gugliemino LMT, Ingrid Staecker, LMT, CIMI, PT(Germany)
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Psychotherapy
Useful in discerning the dynamics of our situations, behavior and relationships. Helps us understand why things work and don't work in our lives, providing tools to re-pattern for better health and well-being.
Practitioner(s): Susanne Davis, Susan York, Cathy Naiman, L.C.S.W., Michael Perelson, L.M.F.T., Linda Russell, Ph.D.
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Reconnective Healing
Reconnective Healing reconnects us to the fullness of the universe as it reconnects us to the fullness of our beings and of who we are. It is considered to be able to reconnect us to the universe and to our very essence not just through a new set of healing frequencies, but through possibly an entirely new bandwidth. The reality of its existence has demonstrated itself clearly in practice as well as in science laboratories.
The Reconnection is the umbrella process of reconnecting to the universe, which allows Reconnective Healing to take place. These healings and evolutionary frequencies are of a new bandwidth brought in via a spectrum of light and information. It is through The Reconnection that we are able to interact with these new levels of light and information, and it is through these new levels of light and information that we are able to reconnect. This is something new. This is different. This is real -- and it can be entrained in each of us.
Practitioner(s): David Petro
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Reflexology
Pressure point massage that a works on reflex points in the hands, feet and ears to stimulate and balance all systems in the body. It reduces tension, increases relaxation and stimulates the body's natural healing potential.
Practitioner(s): Dianne Berg, LMT, RPP, Ingrid Staecker, LMT, CIMI, PT(Germany), MJ Stevenson
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Reiki
Reiki is based on the ancient Eastern philosophy of a universal life force. An energy, which flows through and sustains all living things. During a Reiki session you will lay comfortably and fully clothed on a massage table, (or a Zero-Gravity chair). While you relax, the practitioner creates a powerful flow of the universal life force (Reiki), which then activates your innate ability to heal. The energy may be experienced as warm or cold, as a pulse or a vibration. Know that any experience is not from outside of yourself, but simply a more vital experience of yourself. The practitioner’s hands are one to two inches away from your body, where it is easy to access your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies. Reiki has proved to have scientific measurable effects, such as; decreased heart rate, improved blood pressure, strengthened immunity, reduced anxiety, pain and depression. It activates the “feel-good” hormone, oxytocin.
Practitioner(s): David Petro, Maia Lynd, RMT, CHt
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Shamanic Practices
The healing tools of the Shamans are ancient. Their view of the world is filled with a sense of gratitude, reverence and belonging. They see the world as made of energy, bringing a sense of worldly order, joy, purpose and beauty to the lives of those who practice. Shamanic Practitioners approach illness as “energy expressed in an undesirable way”, and believe that it is possible to energetically manipulate such energy. They believe an innate power to heal lies within each person, and they trust in their ability to help another access this source of wellbeing.
Practitioner(s): Susan Dowling, Cert. H.S., Maia Lynd, RMT, CHt
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Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a form of acupressure bodywork based on the
same principles as acupuncture, but uses human touch~the most instinctive form
of healing. By treating the pressure points, blockages in circulation and
energy can be released. Shiatsu can be very helpful for postural and
musculoskeletal problems as well as stress related conditions. There are gentle
body stretches and massage incorporated while treating the meridians. Shiatsu
is performed on a 2’’ futon mat on the floor while recipient is fully clothed in
loose comfortable clothing.
Practitioner(s): Danielle Gugliemino LMT
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Spinal Mobility
This class is for non-movers, closet dancers and people who are recovering from injuries, as well as more active people, dancers and athletes who want a slower class in which to work on individual problems and goals--- these classes combine exercises, imagery, movement explorations and simple combinations designed to increase body awareness and improve patterns of daily movement and alignment.
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Transformational Breath TM
Transformational Breath TM is a self-empowering technique that allows better health and increased energy, clearing of subconscious emotional and psychological, negative, contracted energy patterns, and spiritual connectedness.
Practitioner(s): Roxy Pickering, TBCF, LMT
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Trauma Education
The Trauma Education Process is designed to be an education about trauma in general, and an individual’s situation, response, and recovery options, in particular. The clear intention is to restore internal balance and love of life. Respecting the complexity of the human experience, various “tools” are used, including touch techniques specifically developed to work with trauma survivors. The power of self awareness and interaction is engaged to work specifically with the individual’s nervous system. People who have suffered trauma with a physical component (for example: sport injuries, accidents and falls, physical and sexual abuse, breathing issues, and medical procedures) respond particularly well to this work.
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Tui Na
Tui Na is an integral component of Chinese Medicine. Tui Na's literal translation is "pushing and grabbing." In practice, Tui Na is a remedial massage that corrects specific physical ailments of the body. Unlike many popular forms of massage which focus on relaxation, the goal of a Tui Na treatment is to resolve painful conditions and treat illnesses. The ailments may be musculoskeletal in origin or they may be internal organ pathologies. Examples of conditions treated by Tui Na are headaches, back pains, ankle sprains, scoliosis, hypertension, digestive disorders and insomnia. Following a Tui Na treatment, most patients report feeling re-energized and relaxed. Tui Na utilizes deep pressure to move the Qi and blood within the meridians to disperse stagnation and balance the body. The practitioner uses hand techniques such as pressing, rubbing, pushing, grasping, kneading, and rolling to release the muscles, promote circulation and decrease pain. In pediatric Tui Na, rubbing is often used on the abdomen as it stimulates digestion, strengthens the spleen and reduces abdominal swelling. The practitioner uses the palm of their hand or the flat of their fingers to rub the affected areas in circular motion. It is very soothing and highly effective. Vigorous movements such as extensions, rotations, lifting and pulling techniques complement the hand techniques to correct structural misalignment and benefit the musculoskeletal system. For example, rotating method treats joint dysfunction and arthritis by increasing flexibility in stiffened joints especially of the shoulders. The pulling method is effective for unwinding soft-tissue adhesions to benefit the extremities. In China, Tui Na Traumatology was a family tradition that was passed down the generations and kept within the family especially among the Martial Artists. Tui Na practitioners receive the same rigorous education and training as Acupuncturists and Herbalists.
Practitioner(s): Ronald Anderson L.Ac., Wanda Simmons, LAc, Dr. of Acupuncture
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Yamuna Body Rolling
Yamunaâ Body Rolling (YBR) is a dynamic self-massage sequence using 4 to 10 inch balls that was pioneered by Yamuna Zake, a massage therapist and yoga instructor for 29 years. This workout combines the strengthening and toning of exercise with the release of massage. YBR improves muscular efficiency and reduces athletic injury by releasing and elongating muscles. The fun and easy workout can be used effectively on its own or as a complement to body practices such as yoga, Pilates, dance, martial arts, running and cycling because it promotes balance, builds core strength and provides weight-bearing exercise. YBR improves posture by helping to break old tension patterns, re-educating muscles and minimizing body tension. YBR directly stimulates bone, improving bone density.
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Yoga
Yoga classes of all varieties & methodologies
Practitioner(s): Maryann Bracken, Barb Shanley, Anjali DiPaola, Alan Franzi
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