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John Capozzi, LMT
Graduating in 1999 from Boulder College of Massage Therapy in Colorado. John has an extensive background in both the practice and teaching of therapeutic massage.
He is a credentialed instructor, most recently teaching at the Utah College of Massage Therapy at the Denver campus. John and his family have relocated to the
Otisco Lake area from Lafayette, Colorado where he was in private practice specializing in Neuromuscular Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Injury / Orthopedic /
Sports, and Structural massage. He is also certified in prenatal massage.
John has experience working with many conditions including Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel, TMJ, Whiplash, Torticollis, Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Injuries,
BackPain, Knee Pain, Headaches, Plantar Fascitis, Shin Splints, Fibromyalgia, and Multiple Sclerosis.
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Jamie Crane, LMT
After completing her degree in Liberal Arts at Cayuga Community College, Jamie attended the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY. Jamie is certified by
New York State and has worked hard to obtain her National certification, which allows her to practice therapy abroad as well. She returned to Ithaca in 2006 to further expand her knowledge of Aromatherapy and receive her certification in the field. Jamie resides in Auburn, NY with her companion cat Simon.
Jamie's motto —
"Be an individual, always have a goal in life, take chances, and most important laugh and have fun everyday!"
Favorite Quote —
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Mary Decker, LMT
Mary is a graduate of Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage where she trained in the following therapeutic massage techniques:
Deep Tissue, Swedish, Trigger Point Therapy, Therapeutic Touch, Pregnancy Massage, Infant Massage, Shiatsu, Chair Massage, Couples Massage.
She is passionate about her practice and continues to develop herself in alternate therapies that can enhance the traditional therapeutic massage experience.
Mary is also working towards national licensure and a review book for massage therapists.
Mary's motto —
Take ~ Tyme ~ You ~ Deserve ~ It
Favorite Quote —
"It is the heart that percieves, and the hand that yields peacefullness."
Favorite Word —
Equanimity: meaning mental calmness.
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Rachel DeRosa, Licensed Cosmetologist
Rachel DeRosa is a NYS Licensed Cosmetologist. Rachael’s Love for helping people look good and feel good stems from growing up in the industry with two
family-owned salons. She is a graduate of Phillip's Cosmetology Institute in Syracuse NY. She has expanded her solid educational foundation with
extensive training in aesthetics, makeup and hair design and has trained under some of the top leaders in the industry including: Aesthetician,
Nina Kalil and Institut Esthederm, M.A.C. makeup artist Kris Kellogg (currently with QVC), Celebrity Makeup artist, Elan Bongiorno (Enjoue'Cosmetics),
Goldwell Institue in NYC (leaders of professional hair care and education throughout the world), Celebrity Stylist ,Oscar Bond (Oscar Bond Salon NYC).
Rachael, specializes in a variety of looks from clean classic to modern couture. She looks forward to serving the community with skincare services
that nurture and cater to individual needs!
Her Mantra — "Beauty is a harmonious relation between something in our nature and the quality of the object which delights us." - Blaise Pascal.
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Dr. Amanda Hicks Fey, N.D.
Amanda H. Fey is a Naturopathic Doctor who is excited about offering Naturopathic Medicine as an alternative form of health care to our community.
Dr. Fey has been educated much like your traditional allopathic medical doctor but has learned to treat patients concerns through natural methodologies.
She enjoys working with patients of all ages, offering nutrition and natural health services for a variety of health concerns and complaints.
Her special interests include, but are not limited to, natural family medicine, cardiovascular concerns, allergies, digestive complaints,
women's health, and cancer support. She views each person as a unique individual, and she is dedicated to educating patients on natural
ways to achieve optimal health and allowing them to take an active role in their health care decisions.
Dr. Fey graduated from Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA and the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, OR. She is a board certified,
licensed general health care doctor in the state of Oregon. She is currently a member of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NYANP).
Before attending medical school, Dr. Fey was very active in scientific research where she was involved in projects helping to restore the oak tree
population in West Virginia, as well as research involving plant molecular biology at Cornell University. Her work is published in several scientific journals.
In her spare time, Dr. Fey enjoys running and biking, spending time outdoors, experimenting with cooking, and traveling. But most importantly,
she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.
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Mary Ann Giacona, Th.M
Mary Ann Giacona holds a Masters in Theology and is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner specializing in Energy Medicine. She has over 20 years of
experience in complementary and alternative medicine and has studied with some of the countries foremost leaders in the field of Energy Anatomy,
Non-invasive Healing modalities, and World Religions. She is currently working towards completing her doctorate degree.
Mary Ann is very passionate about empowering others and assisting them to tap into there innate wisdom to heal. She considers her clients to be her greatest teachers,
as it is through the observation and communication with their energy bodies that has brought her to the wisdom and deeper understanding of the energetic system as she knows it.
Her past involvement and leadership in ministry and wellness have also contributed to the compassion, knowledge and wisdom she brings to you today.
Mary Ann facilitates workshops and presentations at The Center and for various groups, institutions and organizations in the area. Topics include: Holistic health, Energy
Wellness & Healing, Intuitive Development, The Chakra System, The Labyrinth, Spirituality, and other related topics.
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Connie Heagerty, CHP
Connie Heagerty is a mind/body de-stress educator who is certified in Yoga, Reiki, Hypnosis and is a trained Meditation and Tai-chi instructor.
She has over 15 years of experiance with helping people discover which wellness or de-stress techniques work best for them and has conducted
many workshops for small groups and large corporations.
Connie is a member of The American Board of Hypnotherapy, The International Association of Mind-Body Professionals and The Yoga Network.
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Brenda Kayn
Brenda Kayn is a medicine woman practicing Luminious Healing: Energy Medicine of The Earth, a form of shamanism which Brenda describes as "ancient spiritual medicine of our ancestors".
After years of self taught wisdom in shamanism Brenda had decided to formalize her studies by working towards her mastery training in the healing practices of the Amazon & Inka Shamans.
Currently she studies under Alberto Villoldo, author of Shaman, Healer, Sage and founder of The Four Winds Society; a four year program for the study of shamanism and luminous healing.
Brenda is a very compassionate healing arts practitioner, gifted in her intuitive abilities and guiding individuals to health and wholeness.
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Rhonda Marr, L.Ac.
Rhonda received her Masters of Science in Acupuncture from The New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, NY.
She has done Post Graduate training with Mary Elizebeth Wakefield, a leader in Constitutional Facial Renewal,
and is certified in this specialized field of practice.
Rhonda has spent over a decade working in the area of Herbal Medicine and Botanicals. She has created courses of
study in home herbal remedies and Aromatherepy certification and is a member of the American Herbalist Guild.
She is familiar with treating a broad spectrum of patient concerns ranging from pain to chronic illness.
Some of the areas she has treated with great success include: womens health issues such as infertility, menopause,
PMS and irreguilar cycles. Chronic pain issues such as fibromyalgia, arthritic conditions, and migraines.
Various digestive disorders, insomnia, neuropathy and Bells Palsey.
In her free time Rhonda enjoys making her own natural perfumes and soaps, nature printing and practicing Qi Gong.
Rhonda is very compassionate practitioner who is very enthusiastic about bringing her knowledge and wisdom in
ancient oriental treatments and western herbology to the central New York area.
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Beth Miller
Beth currently works as the office manager at The Center. She is the soft spoken and compassionate voice at the other end of the
phone line when calling in for appointments. In addition to her “day job”, Beth conducts various workshops on creative writing,
journaling, and story telling. She has journaled since the sixties and enjoys poetry, story-telling and voice acting.
In her former career as an occupational therapy assistant she facilitated several creative arts therapy groups along with
writing and facilitating creative arts gatherings. Beth also has a passion for Noetic Science.
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Maryna Nowak, LMT
Maryna was born and raised in Auburn, NY and has been working steadfastly in the field of massage, since becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Maryna attended the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY and is licensed by New York State. Maryna has been trained in the following
modalities: Hydrotherapy, Swedish, Connective Tissue Therapy, Sports Massage, Kinesthetic Awareness and Movement, and Shiatsu.
Maryna is an animal lover who enjoys spending time outdoors and in nature whenever her busy schedule allows for it.
Favorite Quote —
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." ~ Theodor Seuss Geisel
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Spring Sanders
Spring is originally from Erie PA, and is a graduate of Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca NY. She is also a reiki practitioner and is versed in herbalism, aromatherapy, and other alternative/ integrative
health therapies. She has had additional training in hot stone massage, neuromuscular deep tissue work and has a real skill for using an intuitive approach to her practice. She enjoys integrating various
modalities to help people heal and feel good!
“I believe everybody has a gift to share that is of benefit for the whole of life, Massage and the integration of other healing modalities is something I am naturally good at that benefits people in a powerful way!
I really enjoy helping people help themselves.”
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Georgia Stormes, RYT
After many years of traditional Yoga practice Georgia observed fellow classmates stop taking classes because of problem backs, shoulders and limb joints.
This led her to seek a methodology of Yoga that was renewing for all body types, fitness levels, personalities and ages. The end result was intensive
teacher training and graduation from the Nosara Yoga Institute, in Costa Rica with Don Stapleton, who trademarked Self-Awakening Yoga® during his
19 years of teaching at prestigious Yoga centers.
Her Interdisciplinary Teacher Training includes: Various techniques for facilitating yoga, Yogic postures, conditioning movements, pranayama, relaxation, meditation, and yoga philosophy.
Georgia integrates Vinyasa Yoga into her classes, which fosters a balanced and flowing sequence of postures that stimulates natural movement of the body and an expanded
self-awareness that is essential for healing and progressing in Yoga practice.
Her background as an RN and second level Reiki training add to her understanding of the body on many levels and ensures a safe space for individuals to learn and develop their yoga practice.
Read what one of Georgia's students has to say about her methodology of teaching:
"I used to seek 'the edge' whenever I did yoga; always wanting to go deeper. It was great until I discovered how the very twisty, deep yoga I was doing exacerbated my herniated disc,
my bursitis, and all the other things that were creeping in as 50 approached. I was out of yoga altogether until I found that Georgia could lead me through a series of movements that
were civilized and incremental. I now know I can achieve all the benefits of yoga-straighter posture, core strength, ease of movement, better sleep, ability to slow down my mind — without risking injury. What a gift!"
~Laura Horian, Yoga Student
Georgia is a registered Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance, a national organization whose mission is to lead the yoga community, foster integrity, provide resources, and to uphold the teachings of yoga.
Individual instruction by appointment; please inquire.
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Megan Walsh, Esthetician
Megan is a graduate of the Continental School of Beauty Culture in Rochester, NY where she studied esthetics and nail technology.
She has been employed by various full service salons in the area Her services includes facials, body treatments, manicures, pedicures,
waxing, and makeup. Megan's favorite part of her job is pampering her clients. It brings her great joy helping others feel relaxed and good about themselves.
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Rhonda Stanford-Zahn, LCSW-R
Rhonda is a licensed clinic social worker who has been in the “empowerment business” for 10 years. She graduated from
Syracuse University’s School of Social Work after receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts through SUNY Empire State College.
Rhonda’s background in art is a great compliment to her eclectic approach to counseling. She seeks to guide individuals
and to bear witness for them as they process issues that interfere with quality of life. “Folks usually have the
answers to the questions they ask in counseling. They just don’t realize it. She feels honored to accompany others
through the solution-focused process.”
Her professional background includes serving as co-chair of the Cayuga County Sexual Abuse Task Force and the coordinator of
the Child Advocacy Center of Cayuga County which is a multi-disciplinary approach to addressing the investigation of cases
of childhood sexual abuse and physical assault as well as offering treatment and advocacy to the victims and non-offending
family members.
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