Hamilton, NY and Surrounding Areas
Healing Arts Directory 2015 Edition First Edition 2012
Shaw Wellness Institute • Colgate University
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his updated edition of the Healing Arts Directory (HAD) contains information on various wellness/healing arts, businesses, and practices, the credentialing bodies and organizations that are associated with such practices, as well as the local practitioners who offer such services. We hope that this directory becomes a valuable tool for your exploration of health options and a useful resource for the broad range of healing arts services and businesses in the Hamilton area and surrounding community. We recognize that despite our sincere efforts, this first edition may not be fully inclusive and complete. We welcome your suggestions and encourage practitioners to email tmantaro@colgate.edu to be included in future printings. How to Use this Guide Explore descriptions, credentialing information and resources for over 30 healing arts modalities. Modalities are organized alphabetically and a corresponding list of healing arts practitioners is included. Disclaimer The Shaw Wellness Institute is not a credentialing organization and does not endorse or recommend the services of any practitioner or business listed in this directory. The information contained is for informational purposes only, and should not be used to replace professional medical advice. Always seek advice and attention from your physician or qualified healthcare professional before beginning a new treatment, diet or fitness program. The Shaw Wellness Institute does not endorse nor has responsibility for the content of the books or websites listed in this directory. It is the responsibility of the individual to ascertain the credentials and standing of listed practitioners, websites and information.
Credits Stephen Panebianco, MD & Amy Panebianco, BA Health Modality Information, by permission Rachel DiDomizio Local Practitioner Research Joseph DiDomizio Graphic Design and Layout Thad Mantaro Director, Shaw Wellness Institute at Colgate University
Table of Contents Accupressure..........................................................................................................................1 Accupuncture and Chinese Medicine.....................................................................................2 Alexander Technique..............................................................................................................3 Aromatherapy........................................................................................................................4 Ayurveda................................................................................................................................5 Chiropractic...........................................................................................................................6 Craniosacral Therapy..............................................................................................................7 Creative Arts Therapies...........................................................................................................8 Doula Services........................................................................................................................9 Feldenkrais®..........................................................................................................................10 Flower Essences....................................................................................................................11 Guided Imagery & Visualization..........................................................................................12 Healing Touch......................................................................................................................13 Herbal Medicine..................................................................................................................14 Homeopathy........................................................................................................................15 Hypnosis..............................................................................................................................16 Integrative Medicine.............................................................................................................17 Kinesiology..........................................................................................................................18 Local Food...........................................................................................................................19 Lymphatic Drainage.............................................................................................................21 Massage Therapy..................................................................................................................22 Meditation...........................................................................................................................23 Naturopathy.........................................................................................................................24 Network Chiropractic..........................................................................................................25 Nutritional Medicine & Healthy Cooking...........................................................................26 Psychotherapeutic Interventions...........................................................................................28 Qigong.................................................................................................................................29 Reflexology...........................................................................................................................30 Reiki....................................................................................................................................31 Rolfing.................................................................................................................................32 Stress Management...............................................................................................................33 Tai Chi.................................................................................................................................34 Trager®.................................................................................................................................35 Yoga.....................................................................................................................................36 Directory Key Local Practitioner (within 20 miles) • Area Practitioner (beyond 20 miles)
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Accupressure Mezza Luna Wellness Center Kathryn Stefan, LMT 40 Milford St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-8689 info@mezzalunawellnesscenter.com SHU Acupuncture Clinic 6836 E Genesee St. Suite 1 Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-449-0464
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cupressure is the application of the fingers to acupuncture points on the body, or “acupuncture without needles.” It is based on the flow of the body’s energy (qi, chi, or prana) along a meridian or channel system, a principle that permeates Asian medical arts. Interruptions in the flow of qi are thought to negatively impact organ and other bodily functions. These blockages can be released by the application of pressure with the fingers or by needles. Acupressure considers symptoms as an expression of the condition of the whole person, and focuses on relieving pain and discomfort. It is also concerned with responding to tensions and toxicities in the body before they develop into illness. Acupressure can be incorporated into self-care and it may also be practiced with other bodywork methods such as yoga, shiatsu massage, and Jin Shin Jyutsu, a Japanese acupressure technique. Credentialing Information Acupressure training classes for self and professional care can be found in many communities throughout America. At the Acupressure Institute, there are three training programs which include a 150 hour Basic Program, a 200 hour Advanced Specialization Program, and an intensive 850 hour Acupressure Therapy Program (www.acupressureinstitute.com). In the Basic Program, students learn 75 acupressure points and 8 styles of bodywork. Licensing following the training programs depends on the states where the modality is practiced. Recommended Readings Acupressure’s Potent Points. Gach, Michael. New York: Bantam Books, 1990. Acupressure Way of Health: Jin Shin Do. Teeguard, Ioan. New York & Tokyo: Japan Publications, 1978. Acu-Yoga: The Acupressure Stress Management Book. Gach, Michael. Tokyo & New York: Japan Publications, 1981. Websites Acupressure Institute - www.acupressureinstitute.com Official Site for Accupressure Points - http://www.acupressure.com/ Accupressure Points and Techniques http://www.eclecticenergies.com/acupressure/
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Accupuncture and Chinese Medicine
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hinese medicine is a comprehensive system of healthcare that has been validated, documented, tested and refined over the past two thousand years. This medical system views each person as an entire energetic unit encompassing body, mind, and spirit. According to Chinese medicine, energy forces (Yin and Yang) control all body processes. A life force (Chi) flows through meridians, or channels, throughout the body. Each meridian is thought to affect a particular part of the body. According to Chinese medicine, health problems arise due to energetic imbalances, which can be rectified through a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, exercise, therapeutic touch and dietary modifications. The key is to correct the imbalance of energy in order to restore optimum health. Acupuncture, the treatment of disease or bodily dysfunction through the insertions of needles at carefully selected points on the body, is at the center of the practice of Chinese medicine. Numerous studies have demonstrated the clinical effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment of many conditions including pain, depression, nausea and asthma. Acupuncture treatments stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities to promote physical and emotional well-being. Credentialing Information Licensure in New York State requires completion of an approved 3-4 year training program (typically at the Master’s Level) and successful completion of a National Board Exam from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. More information is available at the website for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (www.nccaom.org). The New York State Office of Professional Licensing governs licensure.
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Recommended Readings Between Heaven and Earth. Beinfield and Korngold. New York: The Ballantine Publishing Group, 1991. The Shambhala Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Reid, Daniel. Shambhala Publications, 1996. The Web that has no Weaver. Kaptchuk, Ted. McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books, 2000.
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Websites Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Alliance - www.acuall.org Institute For Traditional Medicine - www.itmonlwe.org Acupuncture World Info Center - www.acupuncture.org Acupuncture and Herbal Products - www.bluepoppy.com Acupuncture Books - www.redwingbooks.com
Acupuncture Clinic of Oneonta, Norwich & Hamilton 2035 Spring St. Hamilton, NY 13346 607-761-8345 xlzong8@gmail.com (National Board Certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine) Mackay Rippey Acupuncture Mackay Rippey 1 Kirkland Ave., Suite 203 Clinton, NY 13323 315-725-4581 mackay@mackayrippey.com areyoutakingtoomanydrugs.com/ mackayrippey/index.php Acupuncture Clinic Of Oneonta Eaton Ctr Rm 311 Norwich, NY 13815 607-436-9698 Acupuncture Community Clinic Joshua Swartz, M.S., L.Ac. 7313 Highbridge Rd. Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-935-5700 cobblestonecreekfarm@gmail.com www.syracuse-acu.com Herbs From The Heart Holistics 2111 Genesee St. Utica, NY 13051 Toni LaBella L.Ac. 315-732-3622 Acupuncture Center Of New York Dr. Ghaly 614 S Salina St, Suite 300 Syracuse, NY 13202 315-425-0599 CNY Healing Arts Wellness Center and Spa
195 Intrepid Ln. Syracuse, NY 13205 315-671-5755 Oasis Acupuncture 101 Pine St. Syracuse, NY 13210 315-720-2611
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Alexander Technique Victoria Quesada AmSat Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique 35 University Ave Hamilton, NY 13346 (315) 228-2060 justthinkup@gmail.com www.justthinkup.com The Alexander Technique of Syracuse Kathryn Miranda 509 West Fayette St., Suite 249 Syracuse, NY 13204 315 412-4829 kathy@alexandertechniquesyracuse.com hstrial-kmiranda3.homestead.com/
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he Alexander Technique could be called the science of movement. It is a discipline that recognizes a pivotal relationship between thought and movement. F. M. Alexander developed this technique in the 1920s and had, as his devotees, many of the intelligentsia of the day: John Dewey, Aldous Huxely, and George Bernard Shaw, to name a few. Aldous Huxely saw the Alexander Technique as opening a door of perception as one opens an awareness of one’s personal habits of movement. We all have habits of movement. The technique asks each person to shine a light on the unique way that they move, while providing and encouraging important ways of improving that movement. The benefits are enormous: improved balance, appearance, performance, and ease in performing everyday tasks. The Alexander Technique is particularly helpful in the areas of posture and pain relief. It is often how you are moving your body that produces the pain.
Credentialing Information
In the United States, there are two national accrediting organizations for the Alexander Technique: Am Sat and ATI. Am Sat requires a 3 year full-time study program at an accredited teacher training course that requires 1600 hours of instruction. ATI requires demonstration of knowledge and teaching skills for a 5-year, renewable membership.
Recommended Readings
The Use of Self. Alexander, F.M. Great Britain, Methuen & Co. Ltd. 1932 Re-issued London, Orion Books 2001 The Alexander Technique in Everyday Life. Drake, Jonathan. London, HarperCollins 1991. Revised Ed. 1996 How to Learn the Alexander Technique (3rd Ed.) Conable, Barbara. Columbus, Ohio, Andover Press 1995 The Art of Changing: A New Approach to the Alexander Technique. Park, Glen. Bath, Great Britain, Ashgrove Press Ltd. 1989
Websites
American Society for the Alexander Technique - www.amsatonline.com NYC American Center for the Alexander Technique - www.acatnyc.org Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique http://www.alexandertechnique.com/
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Aromatherapy
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romatherapy uses essential oils to bring balance to the body and mind. The essential oils that are used can be extracted from roots, leaves, seeds and bark in various plants, herbs, trees and flowers. These oils release distinct smells, that when inhaled initiate both physiological and psychological responses by stimulating neurotransmitters and endorphins in the brain. Essential oil molecules, when massaged into the skin, can enter the blood stream, immune system, and other organs. When odors reach the limbic region of the brain, they can stimulate the production of chemical messengers and affect appetite, body temperature, insulin production, metabolism, stress levels, sex drive, and immunity. Oils can also help various ailments such as eczema, ringworm, bruises, blood pressure, cough, constipation, and depression. Aromatherapy can be applied in skin and body care, as inhalants such as fragrances or perfumes, and in massage. Credentialing Information Aromatherapy certification is obtained by various organizations such as the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy and the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy. Level one of certification requires 30 hours of studying the foundations of aromatherapy. Level two incorporates 200 hours of training with aromatherapy, essential oils, anatomy and physiology. Students must also complete a 5-10 page research paper, collect a minimum of 10 case histories, and pass an examination. Recommended Readings The Complete Illustrated Guide to Aromatherapy. Lawless, J. Rockport, Massachusetts: Element Books, Inc., 1997. Aromatherapy Basics. Schiller, D., & Schiller, C. New York: Sterling Publishing Co. Inc., 1998. Medical Aromatherapy: Healing with Essential Oils. Schnaubelt, K. Berkeley, California: Frog Ltd., 1999. The Practice of Aromatherapy. Valnet, Jean. Rochester: VT: Inner Traditions, 1990.
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Websites National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy - www.naha.org Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Information - www.aromaweb.com American Herb Association - www.ahaherb.com
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Andy Baldwin, Naturopath 4232 Jordan Rd. Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-277-0685 info@balwinmassage.com Creative Living Counseling 6984 Fosterville Rd. Auburn, NY 13021 315-253-4304 Francie Goff, RN 309 Grant Ave. Endicott, NY 13760 607-785-1647 The Healing Palace Joanne Bisesi 2200 Brewerton Rd. Mattydale, NY 13211 315-416-9291 315-708-4383 Joanne@TheHealingPalace.com www.thehealingpalace.com Joyce Appel, R.N. 9054 North Rd. Bridgeport, NY 13030 315-633-2065 Lisa Porter 307 Horace Dr. Syracuse, NY 13219 315-487-8807 Sherry Bullard 132 Braintree Dr. Liverpool, NY 13088 315-877-1048 Stacey’s Permanent Solutions 24 East Genesee St. Baldwinsville, NY 13027 315-638-2129
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Ayurveda Pat O’Brien, CAYP, CCH, AADP, AHG Andover, NY 14806 607-382-0424 www.realnaturalmedicine.com
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yurveda, which has its roots in ancient Indian civilization dating back to 3,000 B.C., is considered by many to be the world’s most ancient health system. Ayurveda, which means “science of life,” reveals how our environment impacts us and how we in turn impact our environment. Ayurveda acknowledges the forces of nature, which operate within us and around us, and how health and balance become manifest when those forces are unimpeded. Ayurveda speaks greatly about equilibrium - the balance of mind, body, and spirit - and supports the individual to take more responsibility for their health. The importance of not overeating and consuming the right foods to fit a person’s “constitution” are also described. Thus, one particular diet is not beneficial to all and improper food consumption or food consumed under unhealthy circumstances can lead to disease and imbalance. Various means of mind/body purification and cleansing techniques to eliminate toxins are paramount in the restoration of wellness and balance in Ayurveda. Ayurveda also reveals the mind/body connection and the body’s innate intelligence to heal itself. Ayurvedic practitioners do a comprehensive indepth “constitutional” evaluation of the individual that takes into account the individual’s metabolism, appetite, digestion, elimination patterns, circulation, activity, disease tendency, immune resistance, voice, speech, skin texture, hair, joints, nails, various fixed attributes and pulse, as well as many other variables. As a result, treatment is extremely tailored to fit the uniqueness of the individual. Ayurveda addresses specific imbalances through herbal remedies, dietary alterations, relaxation techniques, exercise, certain types of massage. Its five-fold treatment system of balancing and purification is called Panchakarma. Credentialing Information There is no uniformity in credentialing in Ayurveda, and Ayurveda is not liscensed in New York. A broad range of training and education exists in this field. For more information, contact: The College of Maharishi Ayur-Veda Health Center, PO Box 282, Fairfield, Iowa 52556, 515-472-5866; The Ayurvedic Institute, 11311 Menaul NE, Suite A Albuquesque, New Mexico, 87112, 505-291-9698; and The American School of Ayurvedic Sciences, 10025 NE, 4th Street, Bellevue, Washington, 98004, (202) 453-8022.
Websites The Ayurvedic Institute - www.ayurveda.com International Vedic Institute - www.ayurvedahc.com Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health - www.kripalu.org
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Recommended Readings Ayurvedic Healing. Frawley, David O.M.D. Salt Lake City: Morson Publishing, 1990. Ayurveda: The Ancient Indian Healing Art. Gerson, Scott. New York: Element Books Limited, 1997. Prakruti-Your Ayurvedic Constitution. Svoboda, Robert. Albuquerque, New Mexico: Geocom Limited, 1988. Ayurveda: A Life of Balance. Tiwari, Maya. Rochester, Vermont: Inner Traditions India Home Office, 1995.
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Chiropractic
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octors of Chiropractic (DCs) care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions and provide expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain and headaches with manipulations or chiropractic adjustments. They also care for patients with a wide range of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.These painful conditions often involve or impact the nervous system, which can cause referred pain and dysfunction distant to the region of injury. The benefits of chiropractic care extend to general health issues as well, since our body structure affects our overall function. DCs also counsel patients on diet, nutrition, exercise, healthy habits, and occupational and lifestyle modification. They are educated as primary health care providers, with an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the musculoskeletal system and the nerves that supply it. Credentialing Information The typical applicant for chiropractic college has already acquired nearly four years of pre-medical undergraduate college education. Once accepted into an accredited chiropractic college, the requirements become even more demanding — four to five academic years of professional study are the standard. Doctors of chiropractic are educated in orthopedics, neurology, physiology, human anatomy, clinical diagnosis - including laboratory procedures, diagnostic imaging, exercise, nutrition rehabilitation and more. Because chiropractic care includes highly skilled manipulation/adjusting techniques, a significant portion of time is spent in clinical technique training to master these important manipulative procedures. In total, the chiropractic college curriculum includes a minimum of 4,200 hours of classroom, laboratory and clinical experience. The course of study is approved by an accrediting agency that is fully recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Recommended Readings Everybody’s Guide to Chiropractic Health Care. Altman, Nathaniel, Los Angeles, CA: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc., 1990. The Chiropractic Profession. Chapman-Smith, David: West Des Moines, Iowa, NCMIC Group Inc., 2000
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Websites American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board www.acrb.org/active-registry.html International Society of Clinical Rehab Specialists www.clinicalrehabspecialists.org American Chiropractic Association - www.acatoday.org
Catania Chiropractic PC Adrien Catania, DC 18 West Main St. Morrisville, NY 13408 315-684-7866 cataniachiropractic@yahoo.com www.cataniachiro.com Goff Family Chiropractic Travis Goff, DC 60 E. State St. Sherrill, NY 13461 315-363-3223 Hamilton Chiropractic Health Center 23 Broad St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-2504 hamiltonchiropractic@gmail.com www.hchc.net Southside Chiropractic and Alternative Health Center 531 Southside Dr. Oneonta, NY 13820 607-433-9661
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Craniosacral Therapy Hamilton Chiropractic Health Center 23 Broad St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-2504 hamiltonchiropractic@gmail.com www.hchc.net Mezza Luna Wellness Center Katherine Robinson, LMT 40 Milford St Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-8689 info@mezzalunawellnesscenter.com Wendy J. Chapura, LMT, RCST 7072 Spring Hill Rd. Hamilton, NY 13346 607-316-0949 wchapura@twcny.rr.com Health Pathways Christoper Scanlon, MS, PT 1106 East Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13210 315-422-6828 info@healthpathways.info www.healthpathways.info Massage Therapy Patrick Fuller, LMT 113 Spring St. Suite 1 Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-380-0556 Patrick@massagecny.com www.massagecny.com Seven Bodies Massage 4455 East Genesee St. Dewitt, NY 13214 315-727-7091
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eveloped by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger, Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle manual modality that focuses on the craniosacral system, including the membranes and fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Craniosacral practitioners use light touch to monitor the pulse of fluid through the system in order to identify any restrictions in the membranes. Releasing those restrictions helps improve the performance of both the craniosacral and central nervous systems. This, in turn, frees the body and allows for more natural healing. Craniosacral Therapy has proven beneficial on a full range of medical conditions, including brain and spinal cord injuries, migraine headaches, chronic fatigue, motor-coordination impairments, neck and back pain, scoliosis, central nervous system disorders, emotional difficulties, TMJ Syndrome, learning disabilities, stress, tensionrelated problems, posttraumatic stress disorder, orthopedic problems, and many others. Credentialing Information The Upledger Institue Craniosacral Therapy Certification Prerequisites are: Licensures indicating legal ability to do “hands-on” practice. • Level one: “Techniques” (available to CST II or higher level alumni) • Level two: “Diplomate” (available to Advanced CST or higher alumni and successful passing of all techniques-level requirements) The Milne Institue Certification is two-tracked. The first track is “experiential” - four classes available to participants. The second track is more rigorous and includes about two years of course work. Recommended Readings Your Inner Physician and You. Upledger, John, D.O., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida: U.I. Enterprises, 1997. Craniosacral Therapy. Upledger, John, D.O., Seattle: Eastland Press, 1983. The Heart of Listening: A Visionary Approach to Craniosacral Work. Milne, Hugh, D.O., Berkeley, California: North Atlantic Books, 1995.
Craniosacral Therapy
Websites The Upledger Institue - www.upledger.com The Milne Institute - www.milneinstitute.com Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America https://www.craniosacraltherapy.org/
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Creative Arts Therapies
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he National Coalition of Arts Therapies Associations (NCATA) is an alliance of six professional associations dedicated to the advancement of the arts as therapeutic modalities, and it reveals how the power of creativity can help people. Creative arts therapists offer safe and positive environments where participants may choose to try new possibilities for problem solving. Working with colors, shapes, sounds, breathing, and movement stimulates physical sensations and often opens the door for emotions to be expressed. As the imagination begins to awaken, the participant may discover an inner world of imagery, metaphor, and symbolism. A spirit of trust must be present during the session for a spontaneous interplay to develop between thoughts, inner images, sensations, feelings, and outward expression. The therapist’s role may include the role of witness or teacher of technical skills. Gaining real skill in instrument playing, drawing, dance technique, and building a positive relationship improves self-esteem, gives a feeling of success, and equips the person with new tools to express themselves with greater clarity, accuracy, and flexibility. Art therapy, dance and movement therapy, music therapy, drama therapy, poetry therapy, and psychodrama all have their own unique histories, principles, and applicability. Schools, hospitals, and community agencies employ Creative Arts Therapists to work with a wide variety of age groups for a wide variety of reasons. Credentialing Information The National Coalition of Arts Therapies Associations (NCATA- www. ncata.com) offers specific information about specific art therapies: National Coalition of Arts Therapies Associations, c/o ADTA 8455 Colesville Rd., Suite 1000, Silver Springs, MD 20910, Tel: 212-998-5406, Fax: 212-9954560.
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Websites American Art Therapy Association - www.arttherapy.org American Dance Therapy Association - www.ADTA.org American Music Therapy Association - www.musictherapy.org American Society Of Group Psychotherapy And Psychodrama www.asgpp.org National Association For Drama Therapy - www.nadt.org National Association For Poetry Therapy - www.poetrytherapy.org
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Adi Shakti World Fusion Bellydance Beth Yazell 1260 Crescent Ave. Oneida, NY 13421 315-363-5258 bethyazell@yahoo.com adishakti.webs.com/apps/blog/ Dancing Friends Studio Cheryl Jonsson Hamilton, NY 13346 315-750-8628 Earlville Opera House 18 East Main St. Earlville, NY 13332 315-691-3550 www.earlvilleoperahouse.com Hamilton Center for the Arts Kathy Herold 19 Lebanon St. 20 Broad St. - The Broad Street Gallery Hamilton, NY 13346 315 825 5235 315 368 4453 hamiltoncenterforthearts@gmail.com www.hamiltoncenterforthearts.com Joy’s Dance Studio 6512 Wes Rd. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-1571 joysdancestudio@gmail.com www.joysdancestudio.org MAD Art Inc. Lebanon St. Alley Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-1843 Madartinc@gmail.com Stone Quarry Hill Art Park Sarah Webster 3883 Stone Quarry Rd. Cazenovia , NY 13035 315-655-3196 office@stonequarryhillartpark.org Rome Art and Community Center 308 West Bloomfield St. Rome, NY 13440 315-336-1040 www.romeart.org
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Doula Services Kimmie Garner 13 Oak Dr. Hamilton, NY 13346 704-280-2770 kgarner@colgate.edu (Doula working towards certification ) Mezza Luna Wellness Center 40 Milford St. Hamilton, NY 13346 Kathryn Stefan, LMT 315-824-8689 info@mezzalunawellnesscenter.com
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doula, also known as a labor coach, is a nonmedical person who assists a woman before, during, or after childbirth, as well as her partner and/ or family by providing information, physical assistance, and emotional support. The kinds of support provided during childbirth may include physical assistance and comfort (massage, maintaining a supporting posture or providing water), emotional support (providing company, encouragement or simply talking in a soothing tone of voice), information (advice or the progress of the childbirth), and acting as an advocate for the woman undergoing childbirth (suggesting options or supporting the woman’s decisions to a medical team). Doulas may be involved during pregnancy and after birth. The provision of continuous support during labor by doulas (as well as nurses, family, or friends) is associated with improved maternal and fetal health and a variety of other benefits. In addition to the goal of medical professionals (a safe childbirth), the goal of a doula is to ensure the mother feels safe and confident before, during, and after delivery. Credentialing Information A variety of organizations offer certification and training to doulas. The organization Doulas of North America (DONA) has provided training to approximately 25,000 people. Their certification requires many steps including attendance of approved workshops and classes on childbirth and breastfeeding, extensive reading, observation of a complete childbirth preparation series, and the provision of doula services to a minimum of three clients. Birth Arts International has trained doulas and postpartum doulas since 2000 and operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) has headquarters in the United States, Canada, Ecuador, India, Israel and the Caribbean and provides certification for doulas working with mothers while pregnant, during delivery and postnatal. Childbirth International is an international birth and postpartum doula training organization with students in 78 countries. The Association of Labor Assistants & Childbirth Educators (ALACE, whose training is now offered by The International Birth and Wellness Project) and International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) also provide doula training and certification.
Websites Dona International - www.dona.org Birth Arts International – www.birtharts.com Childbirth And Postpartum Professional Association - www.cappa.net Central NY Doula Connection - www.cnydoulaconnection.com
Doula Services
Recommended Readings The Doula Book. Klaus, Kennell & Klaus. The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions. Simkin, Penny. Gentle Birth Choices: A Guide to Making Informed Decisions about Birthing Centers, Birth Attendants, Water Birth, Home Birth, Hospital Birth. Harper, Barbara.
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Feldenkrais®
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he Feldenkrais Method® was created by a Russian-born physicist, educator, judo expert, and mechanical engineer by the name of Moshe Feldenkrais, D.Sc. It is a gentle method which uses movement to teach us how to function and move through our lives with greater ease, skill, and awareness. Feldenkrais® views the human organism as a complex system of intelligence and function in which all movement reflects the state of the nervous system. Utilizing subtle movements based on this sensory motor learning process, people of all ages can find easier, more efficient, and even elegant patterns of movement. Breath is viewed as an integral form of movement, which can be improved through the application of the Feldenkrais® techniques. In Awareness Through Movement® (ATM) classes, a Feldenkrais® practitioner verbally leads an individual through a sequence of movements that are performed while sitting or lying on the floor. The individual will notice changes in the body, learn to relax and perform these exercises, and also release old habitual patterns. Functional Integration Movement® lessons offer slow gentle touch to communicate directly to the nervous system, muscles, and skeleton. This brings learning and change to the neuromuscular system directly. Feldenkrais® is a useful way to bring natural grace, flexibility, and efficiency of motion back to the body and integrates thinking, feeling, and sensing to expand one’s potential in many ways. Feldenkrais® has been applied to repetitive strain injuries, chronic pain, convalescence from stroke, surgery, trauma, managing stress and anxiety, developing flexibility and coordination, developmental delay, learning disabilities, behavioral problems, neurological impairments, during pregnancy and post-partum care, and through many other applications.
Body Speaks 719 East Genesee St. #225 Syracuse, NY 13210 315-247-6772 marilynachadwick@gmail.com www.bodyspeaks.org
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Credentialing Information The training to become a Feldenkrais® practitioner lasts four years at 200 hours per year. The process is continuous and experiential, and is designed to give the trainee an extensive understanding and awareness of movement. Training centers are located throughout the U.S. and around the world, although there is no licensing for this modality. For information on certified training, contact the Feldenkrais Guild of North America (FGNA) at (800) 775-2118. Certified Feldenkrais® practitioners must graduate from an accredited Professional Training Program, agree to abide by the ethical standards of practice set forth by their Guild, and must complete 40 hours of education every 2 years.
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Recommended Readings Awareness Through Movement: Easy-To-Do Health Exercises to Improve Your Posture, Vision, Imagination, and Personal Awareness. Feldenkrais, Moshe. New York: Harper and Row, 1972,1977. The Elusive Obvious. Feldenkrais, Moshe. Cupertino, CA: Meta Publications, 1981. The Master Moves. Feldenkrais, Moshe. Cupertino, CA: Meta Publications, 1985. Awarenes Heals: The Feldenkrais Method For Dynamic Health. Shafarman, Steven. Perseus Publishing, 1997. Feldenkrais: The Busy Person’s Guide To Easier Movement: 50 Ways To Achieve A Healthy, Happy, Pain-Free and Intelligent Body. Wildman, Frank, Ph.D., C.F.T. Berkeley, CA: The Intelligent Body Press, 2000. Mindful Spontaneity: Lessons in the Feldenkrais Method. Alon, Ruthy. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 1996. Websites The Feldenkrais Method - www.feldenkrais.com Movement Educators - www.movement-educators.com Feldenkrais Personal Training - www.feldenkraisjourney.com
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Flower Essences Andy Baldwin, Naturopath 4232 Jordan Rd. Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-277-0685 info@balwinmassage.com Oasis Acupuncture 101 Pine St. 404 Chapel Dr. Syracuse, NY 13210 315-720-2611
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lower remedies are plant-based and are thought to work at an energetic level of the client rather than chemically. In this way, flower essences are more closely related to homeopathic remedies rather than herbal remedies. Practitioners believe that the flower essences encapsulate the flowers’ healing energies to enhance self-healing and to promote emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Flower remedies are made from floating freshly picked flowers in spring water in the sunlight and adding a small amount of brandy as a preservative. It is thought that the water then possesses the essence of the flower. Flower remedies are taken by mixing a few drops of the essence into a small amount of mineral water and sipped. Dr. Edward Bach rediscovered the healing power of flowers in the West in the 1920s. Dr. Bach developed the original 38 different kinds of remedies that brought relief to emotional discomfort and distress. Today, the Flower Essence Society has a database of more than 100 essences of different flowers from around the world. Flower remedies are gentle and are suitable for people and animals of all ages. Credentialing Information Credentialing programs are available for flower essence practitioners. Please inquire with each practitioner. Recommended Readings The Bach Flower Remedies. Bach, Edward and Wheeler, F.J.. McGraw-Hill/ Contemporary Books, 1998. The Bach Flower Remedies: Illustration and Preparation. Weeks, Nora and Bullen, Victor. C.W. Daniel Company Ltd., 1999. The Bach Remedies: A Self-Help Guide. Kaslof, Leslie J.. Keats Publication, 1988. Healing Herbs of Edward Bach. Barnard, Julian and Martine. Websites Living Flower Essences - www.livingfloweressences.com Bach Flower Therapy - www.bachflowers.com
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Guided Imagery & Visualization
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uided Imagery & Visualization uses the power of the mind to reduce stress, stimulate the immune system, reduce pain, and decrease the sympathetic nervous system which when heightened, is associated with various health conditions including heart disease. Guided Imagery is part of the mind/body medicine continuum, and utilizes the imagination to influence health, enhance creativity, and to develop insight into the present, etc. Imagery is simply a flow of thoughts that one can see, hear, feel, smell, or taste in one’s imagination. Imagery is the language of the emotions and the interface between mind and body per Dr. Martin Rossman, co-founder of the Academy for Guided Imagery. When we worry, the body is not reacting to external events but more specifically to thoughts and images of such events. Altering such thoughts and images through imagery can lead to less adverse health outcomes and can in fact be health promoting. Imagery can alter a broad range of physiological parameters including blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen consumption, and others. Thus imagery directly affects physiology, provides insights into health, and is intimately interconnected with emotions. Just as we can salivate when thinking of a freshly cut lemon, we can also release endorphins when pursuing imagery related to pain relief. Through imagery, we can access deep-seated repressed emotions and alter their effect on our health. Applications of imagery include augmenting the toleration of medical procedures, tension headaches and other pain syndromes, stress related conditions, menstrual irregularities, stimulating healing responses to various circumstances including injuries, and can help people cope with various challenging circumstances.
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Credentialing Information Mastering guided imagery takes time and practice; health care professionals can get training through such organizations as the Academy for Guided Imagery - PO Box 2070, Mill Valley, CA 94942, (800) 726-2070 - which offers a 150 hour certification program.
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Recommended Readings Free Yourself from Pain. Bresler, David., Ph.D. Topanga, CA: The Bressler Center, 1992. Getting Well Again. Simonton, Carl, M.D. Los Angeles: Jeremy P. Tarcher, 1978. Healing Yourself: A Step-by-Step Program for Better Health through Imagery. Rossman, Martin L. New York: Pocket Books, 1989. Minding the Body, Mending the Mind. Borysenko, Joan. Reading, MA: Bantam, 1988. Websites Holistic Online - http://holisticonline.com/guided-imagery.htm Health Journeys - https://www.healthjourneys.com/WhatIsGuidedImagery
Francie Goff, RN 309 Grant Ave. Endicott, NY 13760 607-785-1647 franciegoff.com
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he use of touch in healing is an ancient practice found in cultures all over the world. There are a number of methods of using the hands and energy for healing today, and they often fall under the labels of healing touch (HT), therapeutic touch (TT), polarity therapy, reiki, etc. HT and TT are the most prominent forms used in the nursing professions with certifications available through the American Holistic Nurses Association. Dolores Krieger, Ph.D., R.N. and Dora Kunz developed a widely used modern method of TT that built upon ancient energetic healing practices such as pranic healing from India, visualization, and aura therapy. TT is most associated with professional nurses, who administer treatments in half-hour sessions. Healing touch, also associated with nursing, is a more broadly defined tradition that refers to energy healing and builds on a variety of philosophies and approaches, including Native American medicine. Both HT and TT are used for a variety of conditions including back pain, headaches, depression, and anxiety. They are also used more generally for rejuvenation and relaxation. Credentialing Information American Holistic Nurses Association, P.O. Box 2130, Flagstaff, AZ 86003, 800-278-2462; Nurse Healers Professional Associates, Inc., 3760 South Highland Drive Suite 429, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106, (801) 273-3399, NHPAI@Therapeutic-Touch.org Recommended Readings Accepting Your Power to Heal: The Personal Practice of Therapeutic Touch. D. Kreiger. Bear Press: Santa Fe, NM, 1993. Effects of Therapeutic Touch on Tension Headache Pain. Nursing Research 35: 101-108. S.K. Keller & V.M. Bzdek, 1986. Therapeutic Touch: A Practical Guide. Janet McCrae. Knopf: New York, 1992. Websites American Holistic Nurses Association - www.ahna.org The Therapeutic Touch Network - www.therapeutictouchnetwk.com Theraputic Touch International Organization - www.therapeutic-touch.org
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erbal Medicine is the most ancient form of healthcare known to humankind. The World Health Organization recognizes that nearly 80% of the world’s population is dependent on traditional medicine, a great deal of which is herbal medicine. Significant research exists to show the benefits of herbal applications, and today more than 20% of all prescription drugs derive from tree, shrub, or herb sources. Although a great deal of research has been applied to analyze the active ingredients of herbs, it should be known that an herb’s impact often emanates from a broad range of ingredients that act synergistically, and skilled herbalists often use a combination of herbs for a desired therapeutic effect. An herb can be a leaf, a flower, a stem, a seed, a root, a fruit, bark, or any other plant part used for its medicinal, food flavoring, or fragrant property. Throughout history, various cultures have handed down their accumulated knowledge to successive generations. There are an estimated 250,000-500,000 plants on Earth today, and about 5,000 of these have been extensively studied. Skillful application of herbs, especially in chronic health conditions, can often result in a significant positive health impact with a fewer of the side-effects inherent in drug-based medicine. However, a knowledge base in adverse herbal effects including potential herb-drug interactions is of paramount importance in today’s society that often integrates other health approaches with allopathic medicine. Herbal medicine has been applied to a number of health conditions including digestive disorders, arthritic conditions, skin conditions, various chronic conditions, menstrual irregularities, anxiety, depressive and stress conditions, upper respiratory conditions, allergies, etc.
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Credentialing Information There is no licensing body for the practice of herbal medicine in the United States. Many herbal practitioners utilize approaches based on the Western bio-medical model, the Traditional Chinese Medical model, or the Native American model. More information is available from: American Botanical Council, PO Box 201660, Austin, Texas 78720, (512) 331-8868; The American Herbalists Guild, PO Box 1683, Sequel, CA 95073; or The Herb Research Foundation, 1007 Pearl Street, Suite 200, Boulder, Colorado 80302, (303) 449-2265.
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Recommended Readings The Complete German Commission E Monographs. Blumenthal, Mark. Boston, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications, 1998. The New Holistic Herbal. Hoffmann, David. Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1992. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. Pizzorno and Murray. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1988. Websites American Botanical Council - www.herbalgram.org Herb News - www.herbs.org
Andy Baldwin, Naturopath 4232 Jordan Rd. Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-277-0685 info@balwinmassage.com Oasis Acupuncture 101 Pine St. Syracuse, NY 13210 315-720-2611
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omeopathy is a system of medicine that was developed by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann and is based on the Law of Similars, or the notion that “like cures like.” Homeopathy attempts to stimulate the body to heal itself by using this law. Homeopathic remedies are prescribed to match the symptoms the patient is experiencing. Instead of suppressing the symptoms like allopathic medicine, homeopathic medicine stimulates the body’s own systems to cure itself. Homeopathic remedies are generally dilutions of natural substances from plants, minerals, and animals. Practitioners of classic homeopathy take extensive case histories and consult vast compendiums called repertories and material medicas to determine the remedy that most closely matches the total picture of the client’s symptoms. These compendiums are the findings of thousands of tests. Homeopathy is practiced around the world and millions of people have received homeopathic treatment. Credentialing Information
Homeopathy is an unlicensed modality in the United States, but certification is available to qualified homeopaths through the North American Society of Homeopaths (NASH) that maintains a registry of these individuals. NASH makes a clear distinction between professional and lay homeopaths. Homeopathy is practiced by many medical doctors, naturopaths, and other health care providers. Recommended Readings
The Family Guide to Homeopathy: Symptoms and Natural Solutions. Lockie, Andrew. New York: Prentice Hall, 1993. Discovering Homeopathy: Your Introduction to the Science and Art of Homeopathic Medicine. Ullman, Dana. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 1991. Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines. Cummings, Stephen & Ullman, Dana. Jeremy Tarcher, Inc., 1991. Websites
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North American Society of Homeopaths - www.homeopathy.org Homeopathic Online Education - www.simillimum.com Homeopathy Online - www.lyghtforce.com/homeopathyonline
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ypnosis can most clearly be considered as a relaxed state of focused absorption. The “trance” state referred to by hypnotists is similar to the states of intense concentration we all experience many times daily while reading a good book or daydreaming. The difference is that in hypnosis, the hypnotherapist deliberately induces the trance and then provides therapeutic suggestions based on discussion of the patient’s needs. During the trance state, brain wave activity slows from a normal rate of about 40 cycles/second to an almost sleep-like 4-6 cycles/second. At this level, the unconscious mind is willing to accept new ideas and suggestions about our behaviors and ourselves. Our ability to heal more quickly, alter the perception of pain, sleep through the night, eat less, stop smoking, eliminate phobias, improve relationships, and find greater spiritual strength can also be impacted. It is important to know that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. The hypnotist or hypnotherapist is merely a guide who helps to find the resources within the client to make the desired transformations. Credentialing Information Hypnotherapists should have a background in psychology or related field and have been competently trained and certified from an accredited hypnotherapy program. For more information on credentialing please contact: The American Board of Hypnotherapy, 2002 E. McFadden Ave., Suite 100, Santa Ana CA 92705, (800) 872-9996, aih@hypnosis.com Recommended Readings Hypnosis, Acupuncture, and Pain. Tinterow, M.D., Maurice M. Hypnotherapy. Elman, Dave. The Wizard Within: The Krasner Method of Clinical Hypnotherapy. Krasner, Ph.D., A.M.
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Websites Hypnosis - www.hypnosis.com Institute of Hypnotherapy - www.americaninstituteofhypnotherapy.com
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The Center for Happiness Deirdre Affleck MS, LMHC, CHt 3855 Watervale Rd. Manlius, NY 13104 315-440-6865 deirdre@Reiki-Heart.com www.thecenterforhappiness.net Ghaly Healing & Wellness Center 614 South Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13210 315-425-0599 & 6713 Collamer Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 315-463-0421 www.ghalyhwc.com/
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ntegrative Medicine is a health approach that is an outgrowth of the growing and significant interest in integrating other health systems with Western Allopathic/modern medical science to improve health outcomes and overall wellness. Integrating the best of all health systems with modern medical science has been viewed as an effective, comprehensive, and respectful approach to health as elucidated almost daily in the media as well as in respected medical journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine. A significant degree of research continues to take place that supports an “integrative approach” to health challenges and overall wellness through such agencies as the National Institute of Health and, in 2000, the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy was established and stated that “a growing number of Americans are using alternative approaches to health promotion and medical treatment. People are looking to health care providers to treat the whole person, not only the illness.” Such an approach has resulted in improved outcomes in patients through the synergy of the best of what modern medical science has to offer including certain diagnostics and appropriate health screening assessments with other healing systems. Credentialing Information Practitioners of Integrative Medicine have formal training in modern Western medicine through medical, nursing, or dental school and have advanced their training with complementary disciplines such as acupuncture, nutritional medicine, guided imagery, etc. Additionally, physicians are increasingly more exposed to other health modalities in medical school and residency and now can become board certified in Holistic Medicine as well as pursue fellowships in Integrative Medicine. More information is available from: The American Board of Holistic Medicine,1135 Makawao Avenue #230, Makawao, Hawaii 96768, (808) 572-4616; The American Holistic Medical Association, 12101 Menaul Blvd N.E. Suite C, Albuquerque, NM 87112, (505) 292-7788; and the Program in Integrative Medicine of University of Arizona College of Medicine: (520) 626-7222.
Websites Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine - www.holisticmedicine.org National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine www.nccam.nih.gov Association for Integrative Medicine - www.integrativemedicine.org
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Recommended Readings Textbook of Natural Medicine. Pizzorno, Joseph And Murray, Michael. New York: Churchill Livingstone, 1999. The Scientific Basis for Holistic Medicine. Anderson, Robert. East Wenatchee, Wa: American Health Press, 2001. Alternative Medicine. Burton Goldberg Group. Puyallup, Wa: Future Medicine Publishing, Inc., 1994.
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inesiology is a natural holistic approach to creating and maintaining optimal health and well-being. A kinesiologist applies structural, mental, nutritional, and energetic balancing techniques to help people alleviate pain, improve physical and mental performance, and enhance energy. Kinesiology, specifically referred to as applied kinesiology or muscle testing, can determine health imbalances in the body’s organs and glands by identifying weaknesses in specific muscles as a result of the purported close clinical relationship between specific muscle dysfunction and related organ or gland dysfunction. Muscle dysfunction can be corrected through the use of various reflexes or by performing manual procedures on the muscles such as massage, applying pressure to specific points, and realignment. The goals of applied kinesiology are to restore postural balance, improve range of motion, restore normal nerve functioning, and achieve normal endocrine, immune, digestive, and other internal organ functioning. Applied kinesiology also concerns itself with prevention of degenerative process in the body by detecting weaknesses early and assessing nutritional health. Credentialing Information Applied kinesiology is a highly specialized technique and should be performed by a licensed or certified health professional trained in diagnostic skills. Kinesiology is used all over the world by a variety of different health professionals, therefore credentials will vary according to the professional practicing it. For assistance in locating a professional applied kinesiologist, contact the International College of Applied Kinesiology, P.O. Box 905, Lawrence, Kansas, 66044, (913) 542-1801.
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Recommended Readings Applied Kinesiology: A Training Manual and Reference Book of Basic Principles and Practices. Frost, Robert, and George Goodheart. North Atlantic Books, 2002. You’ll Be Better: The Story of Applied Kinesiology. Goodheart, GeorgeGeneva. OH: AK Printing, 1989. Applied Kinesiology: Muscle Response in Diagnosis, Therapy and Prevention Medicine. Valentine, Tom and Carol. Rochester, VT: Inner Traditions, 1989.
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Websites Kinesiology Institute - www.kinesiologyinstitute.com International College Of Applied Kinesiology - www.icak.com
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Local Food Alambria Springs Farm Amy Yahna / Brian Musician 834 Musician Rd. Earlville, NY 13332 315-837-4769 womandance@frontiernet.net Common Thread Community Farm Asher & Wendy Burkhart-Spiegel 3424 Lake Moraine Rd. Madison, NY 13402 info@commonthreadcsa.com Drover Hill Farm William & Stephanie Lipsey 1014 Earlville Rd. Earlville, NY 13332 315-691-2327 droverhill@aol.com Dutch Girl Cheese Renate Nollen PO Box 199 Leonardsville, NY 13364 315-750-5152 dutchgirlcheese@gmail.com Empire Buffalo Joseph Lazarsky / Eileen Randolph 1351 Falls Rd. Fenner, NY 13037 315-655-4429 Endless Trails Farm Dave & Pam Williams 8856 Larkin Rd. Hubbardsville, NY 13355 315-899-3351 endlesstrailsfarm@frontiernet.net Foothill Hops Farm Larry & Kate Fisher 5024 Bear Path Rd. Route 46 Munnsville, NY 13409 315-495-2451 fhhops@dreamscape.com
Fuess Meadows Kevin & Christine Fuess 7906 Water St. Oriskany Falls, NY 13425 315-271-1769
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ocal food (or the local food movement) is a “collaborative effort to build more locally based, self-reliant food economies - one in which sustainable food production, processing, distribution, and consumption is integrated to enhance the economic, environmental and social health of a particular place.” It is part of the concept of local purchasing and local economies - a preference to buy locally produced goods and services rather than those produced by corporatized institutions. There are many good reasons for eating local, such as freshness, purity, taste, community cohesion, preserving open space, and the reduction of fossil fuel consumption (as long as emissions generated at local farms during other stages of the product life cycle don’t outweigh the carbon footprint of transport from cleaner farms.) In this respect eating local joins recycling, biking to work and driving a hybrid as a realistic way that we, as individuals, can shrink our carbon footprint and be good stewards of the environment. Definitions of “local” There is no single definition of “local” or “local food systems” in terms of the geographic distance between production and consumption. But defining “local” based on marketing arrangements, such as farmers selling directly to consumers at regional farmers’ markets or to schools, is well recognized. There are a number of different definitions for local that have been used or recorded by researchers assessing local food systems and most are informed by political or geographic boundaries. Recommended Readings The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals. Pollan, Michael. Plenty: Eating Locally on the 100-Mile Diet. Smith, Alisa. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life. Kingsolver, Barbara. Just Food: Where Locavores Get It Wrong and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly. McWilliams, James. New York: Little, Brown and Company, 2010. Fast Food/Slow Food: The Cultural Economy of the Global Food System. Wilk, Richard, ed. Walnut Creek: Altamira Press, 2006. Websites United States Department Of Agriculture - www.usda.gov Center For Environmental Farming Systems - www.cefs.ncsu.edu Community Supported Agriculture - www.localharvest.org/csa/
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Fruit of the Fungi KC & Kristi Mangine 5779 Lebanon Center Rd. Earlville, NY 13332 315-837-9695 fruitofthefungai@frontier.com
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G & M Farms Mike and Ginger Scoville 4637 Brooks Rd. Morrisville, NY 13408 315-684-9223 info@gandmfarms.com Hamilton Whole Foods, Ltd 28 Broad St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-2930
Mosher Farms LLC Terry, Corey, Stephanie & Joan Mosher 3214 Fargo Rd. Bouckville, NY 13310 315-893-7173
Heamour Farm David and Shannon Nichols 3723 Center Rd. Madison, NY 13402 315-893-7616
Old Goat Salsa & Jams Denise Szarek 7446 E. South St. Clinton, NY 13323 315-852-5901
Heirloom Meadows Farm Jack and Martine Cook 8986 Main St. North Brookfield, NY 13418 315-410-7730 HeirloomMeadows@gmail.com
Quarry Brook Farms Adam Perrin 230 Granville Hill Rd. Sherburne , NY 13460 607-745-2523 Adam@QuarryBrookFarms.com
Heritage Farm Julie Nower 3599 State Route 46 Bouckville, NY 13310 315-893-1889
Red Fox Farm Kelly Broniszewski 6401 Blowers Rd. Munnsville, NY 13409 315-495-2650 redfoxfarm07@windstream.net
Highland Farms Joyce Nevison 7 Mill St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-750-9957 jnevison@twcny.rr.com
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Johnson’s Honeybee Farm Michael Johnston 3653 State Route 26 Eaton, NY 13334 315-684-7225 johnstonsbees@hotmail.com
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Meadowood Farms Marc Schappell / Tom Anderson 5157 Ridge Rd. Cazenovia, NY 13035 315-655-0623
Loomis Maple Homestead Richard & Claudia Loomis 79 North St. Morrisville, NY 13408 315-684-9256 claudia@loomisgang.com Mahlon Palmer 6885 State Rt. 5 Clinton, NY 13323 315-853-5949 Maple Hill Farm and Orchard Gary & Bonnie Will 1019 River Rd. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-691-3168
Red Gate Farm Bruce & Nancy Rivington 730 State Route 12B Hamilton, NY 13346 315-691-5123 Shale Springs Stock Farm Darrell & Chris Griff 1505 Gorton Rd. Hamilton, NY 13846 315-691-9635 Sun Fed Beef Eve Ann 689 Borden Rd. Earlville, NY 13346 315-691- 2917 sunfedbeef@gmail.com Szarek’s Greenhouse Bernard Szarek 7446 East South St. Clinton, NY 13323 315-853-5901 szarek7446@adelphia.net The Imaginary Farmer Owen Tallman Hamilton, NY 13346
315-520-3989 owen@theimaginaryfarmer.com Cobblestone Creek Farm Steve and Diane Eggert 7350 Collamer Rd. East Syracuse, NY 13057 cobblestonecreekfarm@gmail.com Grunen Aue Farm Nathan & Kristine Weaver 4225 East Milestrip Rd. Canastota, NY 13032 315-684-3391 Heidelberg Bread 3056 State Rte 28N Herkimer, NY 13350 315-866-0999 bea@heidelbergbreadcompany.com Ingallside Meadows Farm Daniel & Joanna Kline 3111 Ingalls Corner Rd. Canastotoa, NY 13032 315-655-3804 Krugerrand Farms, LLC 776 County Highway 24 Richfield Springs, NY 13439 315-858-6045 krugerrandfarms@gmail.com Mizrahi Manor Farm Robin Mizrahi 228 German Hollow Rd. Norwich, NY 13815 607-336-4200 mizrahimanorfarm@gmail.com Nana’s Toppings Syracuse, NY 315-430-1441 nanastopping@gmail.com Rosemary’s Thyme Rosemary Konkol 33 Arbor Dr. New Hartford, NY 13413 315-797-8988 Slow Food Mohawk Valley Upstate New York Joe Silberlicht slowfoodjoe@yahoo.com Stone Brothers Farm Greenhouse 3652 Milestrip Rd. Canastota, NY 13032 315-655-3213 stobros@aol.com
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ymphatic drainage, also known as lymphedema, is a swelling seen in the arms or legs. This can be caused by a lack of nodes or pathways from birth (primary lymphedema), or damaged pathways as a result of surgery, radiation, or trauma (secondary lymphedema). Lymphedema can develop directly after surgery or many years later. Bug bites, pet scratches, or overexposure to the sun can also trigger a reaction. Lymphedema cannot be cured, but it can be managed. Treatment involves using specialized European-based drainage techniques that reroute and remove excess fluid. Therapeutic exercises, medical compression bandaging, custom garments, and self-management are the foundations of a successful treatment program. Symptoms of lymphedema range from swelling, heaviness of the limb, tingling/numbness, pain, or recurrent infections. Patient education is essential in the management of lymphedema. Treatment must be individualized to meet the needs of the client. Credentialing Information Certification in lymphedema and venous edema management is required. A license in physical therapy or massage can be of benefit. However, licensure indicating the legal ability to do “hands on” practice is required. Recommended Readings Primer on Lymphedema. Kelly. Prentice Hall, NJ 2002 Modern Treatment for Lymphedema. Casley-Smith. The Lymphedema Association of Australia, Malvern, Australia. 1997 Lymphedema. J. Burt, G. White. Alameda, CA: Hunter House Pub., 1999. Websites American Physical Therapy Association - www.apta.org Chikly Health Institute - http://chiklyinstitute.org/ldt
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assage therapy is a common health promoting technique found in most healing traditions throughout the world and generally utilizes pressure and traction to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. Hippocrates, the “father of medicine,” stated that “the way to health is a scented bath and an oiled massage every day.” Much of modern massage was influenced by Per Henrik, a Swede who visited China during the 19th century. Massage is an excellent way to reduce stress and to relax the body and mind and can restore a sense of calmness, balance, and vitality. There are many forms of therapeutic massage available today, including Swedish massage, shiatsu, pressure point massage, etc. Swedish massage, for example, is oriented primarily to affect the muscles, connective tissues (including tendons and ligaments), and the cardiovascular system. A variety of gliding, kneading, and percussive strokes are used, along with deep circular movements to relax the muscles, help correct posture, reduce swelling, improve body motion, and facilitate the elimination of toxins from the body. Shiatsu, an Eastern approach with roots in Japan and China, uses manual pressure to stimulate energy pathways within the body to enhance the body’s ability to heal itself. Reflexology is a specialized form of massage of the feet, hands, and ears (see page 30 for more). Petrissage uses the fingers and thumbs to squeeze and roll the body tissues and effleurage utilizes slow, stroking movements. There are many other massage techniques including deep tissue and sports massage, and a skilled massage therapist can adapt various techniques to the specific needs of the client in a respectful and supportive manner. Massage supports the tissues of the body to function more optimally and improves arterial flow, as well as venous and lymphatic drainage. Additionally, massage can be useful in controlling pain, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and various stress and chronic conditions, and is used most frequently for musculoskeletal problems.
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Credentialing Information In the U.S. and Canada, requirements range from 250 to 3,000 hours. More than half of the states require 500 hours. Three quarters of the states require 500 to 600 hours. All across the country there are hundreds of Massage Therapy schools. Each state differs in their licensing requirements, but the American Massage Therapy Association and other organizations carefully oversee the ethical and legal aspects governing schools and practitioners. A person who has been trained and licensed by the state carries the LMT (licensed massage therapist) designation after his or her name. Recommended Readings Massage Basics: Guide to Swedish, Shiatsu, and Reflexology Techniques. Hess, Shelley, Mark Beck, and Erica Miller: Delmar Publishing, 2001. The Book of Massage: The Complete Step by Step Guide to Eastern and Western Techniques. Lidell, Lucinda and Carola Berestord-Cooke. New York: Fireside, 2001. The Complete Book of Shiatsu Therapy. Namikoshi, Toru. Japan Publishers, 1994.
Hamilton Chiropractic Health Center Holly York, LMT 23 Broad St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-2504 Hamilton Massage Therapy Jackie Schiavone, LMT Darcie Loveless, LMT Abbey C 5 Madison St. Hamilton NY 13346 315-725-8962 315-430-0164 jjsmassage@msn.com hamiltonmassage@gmail.com Helping Hands Jill A. Clark, M.A., LMT, CLT 54 C Utica St. 2nd Floor Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-4468 • 607-244-2790 jill@helpinghandsmusculartherapy.com helpinghandsmusculartherapy.com JJ’s Salon 29 Lebanon St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-3000 Massage Therapy Patricia Ryan, LMT Hamilton, NY 13346 315-691-2840 Mezza Luna Wellness Center Kathryn Stefan, LMT Katherine Robinson, LMT 40 Milford St Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-8689 info@mezzalunawellnesscenter.com Trinity Wellness Center Lorie K. Pearsall 3723 Clark Road Morrisville, NY 13408 315-391-1228 MainStay Massage and Day Spa 91 North Main St Cortland, NY 13045 607-753-7987
Websites Seven Bodies Massage Massage Today - www.massagetoday.com 4455 East Genesee St. Dewitt, NY 13214 American Message Therapy Association - www.amtamassage.org 315-727-7091 Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals - www.abmp.com Massage Therapy Web Central - www.mtwc.com The National Certification Board For Therapeutic Massage And Bodywork - www.ncbtmb.com
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Meditation Chapel House Colgate University Hamilton, NY 13346-1398 315-228-7675 departments.colgate.edu/chapelhouse Upstate Yoga Institute Kerry Koen 6843 East Genesee St. Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-445-4894 315-824-5108 info@upstateyogainstitute.com www.upstateyogainstitute.com (Also teaches at Colgate University) The Center for Happiness Deirdre Affleck MS, LMHC, CHt 3855 Watervale Rd. Manlius, NY 13104 315-440-6865 deirdre@Reiki-Heart.com www.thecenterforhappiness.net Zen Center of Syracuse, Hoen-ji 266 West Seneca Turnpike Syracuse, NY 13207 315 492-9773 www.zencenterofsyracuse.org
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editation is viewed by many as the most effective means of calming the mind, which leads to a decrease in bodily stress. A meditative state can be induced by a number of activities including running, listening to music, various highly effective Eastern practices, etc. Overall, meditation is a safe and simple way to balance one’s body, mind, and emotions and is an effective means of anchoring one in the present moment, which ultimately attenuates one’s preoccupation with the past (depression) or the future (anxiety). There are various meditation techniques including those that focus attention on the breath, an image, or a sound to still the mind. In fact, many believe that the most effective forms of meditation are those that focus on the breath cultivating an awareness and experience of slow, deep, relaxed breathing. Another category of meditation is mindfulness meditation, which cultivates an awareness of sensations, feelings, images, thoughts, sounds, smells, etc. in an unattached fashion, allowing a flow thorough one’s awareness as a witness. Meditation enables one to become more aware of his or her response to stress and with that awareness, one may be in a position to choose a different response to that same stress in the future. Transcendental Meditiation™ is a form of meditation that has been significantly studied to show its impact on decreasing a number of physiological and biochemical variables that are associated with a stress state when elevated. Studies have also shown that TM can lead to a state of “restful alertness,” increased creativity, and improved comprehension. Meditation is a very practical tool and can be practiced in a class format, in the office, at home, and in natural settings. Meditation is often used by mainstream medical practitioners and alternative therapists for both wellness, preventative care, and as a support for immune system dysfunction, pain management, addiction therapy, anxiety, depression, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and a host of chronic conditions. Credentialing Information There is no formal credentialing or licensure for individuals who teach and use meditation as a mindbody technique. There are some practices based in Western medicine that focus on stress reduction and relaxation. Other approaches are based in cultural and spiritual traditions, which have their own specific requirements for training. A great source for meditation research and teachers is the Institute for Noetic Sciences, PO Box 909, Sausalito, CA 94966 - (415) 331-5650. Recommended Readings
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World Wide Online Meditation Center - www.meditationcenter.com Learning Meditation - www.learningmeditation.com Chapel House - http://www.colgate.edu/about/facilities-at-colgate/chapel-house
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Journey of Awakening: A Meditators Guidebook. Dass, Ram. New York: Bantam Books, 1978. Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation. Goldstein, Joseph, and Jack Kornfield. Boston: Shambala, 2001. Present Moment, Wonderful Moment: Mindfulness Verses for Daily Living. Hanh, Thich Nhat. Berkeley: Parallax Press, 1990. How to Meditate: A Guide to Self-Discovery. LeShan, Lawrence. Boston, New York: Little, Brown, and Company, 1974.
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aturopathy (or “nature cure”) uses treatments that emphasize promotion of health, prevention of disease, patient education, self-responsibility, as well as undoing the damages caused by modern daily life. Naturopathy treats people on the mental, emotional, and physical levels to ensure a lasting effect. The foundation of naturopathic medicine is the vitalistic philosophy of the “healing power of nature” and the notion that every human being has healing energy within them. Other principles of naturopathy include: “treat the cause rather than the effect”, “do no harm,” “treat the whole person,” “prevention is the best cure,” and “the physician is a teacher.” Naturopathy draws on the wisdom and practices of many cultures including India (Ayurveda), China, Native America, and ancient Greece. In the late 1800’s, Benjamin Lust refined the philosophies and practices of naturopathy in America. Naturopaths strive to treat the cause of an illness by using many therapeutic modalities including herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, hydrotherapy, food, exercise therapy, physical therapy, manipulation of the bony and soft tissues, lifestyle change, and counseling. Credentialing Information To become certified as a licensed naturopath, practitioners must attend a 4-year medical program following 3 years of pre-medical education. Schools that offer training include the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (Portland, OR), Bastyr University (Seattle, WA), Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (Tempe, AZ), Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (Toronto, ON, Canada), and University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine (Bridgeport, CT). Currently, only 11 states offer licensure and regulation of naturopathic practitioners who have undergone such training (Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Hawaii, Oregon, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, Utah, Vermont and Washington). Recommended Readings Journal of Naturopathic Medicine. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. Murray, Michael and Joseph Pizzorno. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1998.
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Websites American Association of Naturopathic Physicians - www.naturopathic.org Introduction to Naturopathy http://nccam.nih.gov/health/naturopathy/naturopathyintro.htm
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Naturopathic Resources 23 Madison St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-3007 service@naturopathicresources.com www.naturalhealthdispensary.com Andy Baldwin, Naturopath 4232 Jordan Rd. Skaneateles, NY 13152 info@balwinmassage.com 315-277-0685 Northeast Healing Arts Rebecca Jean Lewis 3514 West Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13219 315-767-6485 rebeccalewis@northeasthealingarts.com www.northeasthealingarts.com
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Network Chiropractic Kathryn Robinson, LMT 40 Milford St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-8689 info@mezzalunawellnesscenter.com Network Healing Arts 5208 South Salina St. Syracuse, NY 13205 315-469-0676 drsteveradio.com
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etwork Spinal Analysis (N.S.A.) began as a chiropractic technique developed in the early 1980’s by Dr. Donald Epstein and has evolved into a unique approach to wellness that incorporates low force contacts, applied to specific points on the spine, which assist in the development of new strategies for living and healing. Through these low force contacts (or “network entrainments”), the brain becomes more aware of spinal nerve, muscle, and joint tension patterns. This enhanced awareness allows the brain to dissipate the spinal tension utilizing various strategies, including breath and movement. As N.S.A. care progresses, more refined and powerful skills and strategies are achieved, with better self-regulation of tension, selfcorrection of spinal alignment, and a remarkably healthier nervous system and person. Recent research at the University of California, Irvine involving over 2,800 patients demonstrated that Network Care resulted in significant improvements in physical health and symptoms, emotional health and symptoms, ability to handle stressful situations, and life enjoyment. Credentialing Information N.S.A. is currently provided by Doctors of Chiropractic who go through specialized training in this unique low-force technique. The Association for Network Care provides training around the world, with Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Certification Level Intensive Seminars available to eligible doctors. Recommended Readings The 12 Stages of Healing: A Network Approach to Wholeness. Epstein, Donald M., Altman, Nathaniel. Amber-Allen Pub, October 1994. Healing Myths, Healing Magic: Breaking the Spell of Old Illusions; Reclaiming Our Power to Heal. Epstein, Donald M., Mills, Janet. Amber-Allen Pub, January 2000.Network Chiropractic Websites Network Wellness Care - http://www.networkwellnesscare.com/ Dr. Epstein Chiropractic - http://www.donaldepstein.com/
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ippocrates, the father of medicine, once said: “let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.” It is quite clear that the type, quality, and preparation of the food that we consume has a significant impact on our physical, mental, and emotional states of health, especially when food is looked upon as providing the building blocks for tissue regeneration, growth and development, vital chemical messengers and neurotransmitters, as well as providing the nutrients at the cellular level that we consistently need. No doubt, there has been an evolving understanding with respect to nutrition and what is appropriate to recommend to sub-populations including those that reside in distinct life stages, those who are pregnant, as well as those from distinct ethnic backgrounds. Moreover, Dr. Walter Willett of the Harvard School of Public Health has intelligently challenged the famed food pyramid and an understanding of “healthy fats,” and “healthier carbs” - as well as an emphasis on whole grains, fruits, and vegetables - has come to the forefront of nutritional thinking. Food processing and the fast food phenomenon has been clearly associated with numerous health conditions, especially those that are chronic in nature. Furthermore, diets based on vitamin rich plant foods have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. Many experts would further support that because we rely so heavily on processed foods that are far from their natural state, certain supplements are in fact indicated in specific subpopulations and in specific health conditions. The National Academy of Sciences has pointed out that the state of nutritional education in the majority of US medical schools is less than stellar. Fortunately, more and more practitioners in modern medicine - including nurses and physicians as well as well trained and experienced practitioners in other fields such as registered dieticians and naturopathic practitioners - are in a position to provide useful and practical nutritional support. Often such recommendations can be uniquely tailored to the needs of the individual taking into account their unique medical challenges and such recommendations can be “palatably delicious” at the same time.
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Hamilton Whole Foods Monica Costa 28 Broad St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-2930 Hamiltonwholefoods@juno.com Andy Baldwin, Naturopath 4232 Jordan Rd. Skaneateles, NY 13152 info@balwinmassage.com 315-277-0685 Green Earth Health and Whole Foods Store Dean & Emily Roberts 4 Market St. Oneonta, NY 13820 607-432-6600 www.greenearthoneonta.com Lisa Porter 307 Horace Dr. Syracuse, NY 13219 315-487-8807 315-380-0038
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Nutritional Medicine & Healthy Cooking Continued from p. 26 Recommended Readings
Food and Healing. Colbin, Annemarie. New York, New York: Ballantine Books, 1986. Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating. Willett, Walter; Skerrett, P. J.; Giovannucci, Edward: Simon & Schuster, 2001. Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Fat, Protein, and Amino Acids. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences: www.nap. edu/books/0309085373/html/ Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements. Murray, Michael. Roseville, CA: Prima Health, 1996. The Nutrition Desk Reference. Garrison, Robert; Somer, Elizabeth. New Canaan, CT: Keats Publishing, Inc., 1990. Websites What is Nutritional Medicine? http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8134026 Nutrition in Medicine - http://nutritioninmedicine.org/
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broad range of psychotherapeutic interventions exist that are part of the healing arts continuum. Generally, psychotherapy is a term for addressing mental health concerns by talking with a psychologist or other mental health provider including counselors, social workers, licensed mental health counselors and others. During psychotherapy, you learn how to identify feelings, thoughts and behaviors and how these impact moods and general psychological health. The goal is to improve life functioning, perception of emotional wellbeing, and to achieve greater balance and respond with healthier coping skills. There are many specific types of psychotherapy— psychodynamic, humanistic/existential, cognitive behavioral, systems, transpersonal, etc. Choosing the right type of psychotherapy depends on your situation, preference, and connection with the psychotherapist. Other modalities that complement healing include biofeedback, hypnosis, EMDR, neurolinguistic programming, dream interpretation, visualization, etc. All such approaches work on the mental and emotional level to support an increase in wellness and overall health. Credentialing Information There is no uniformity of credentialing in these fields and each field has unique credentialing and certification. Practitioners should have a license to work in the areas of mental/emotional imbalance and such individuals often include social workers, psychologists, counselors, psychiatrists and physicians, and psychiatric nurses.
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Recommended Readings The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients by Irvin D. Yalom Psychotherapy Relationships that Work: Therapist Contributions and Responsiveness to Patients by John C. Norcross If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him! The Pilgrimage of Psychotherapy Patients by Sheldon B. Kopp Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin E. P. Seligman The Therapeutic Dialogue: A Guide to Humane and Egalitarian Psychotherapy by Sohan Lal Sharma
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Websites Mayo Clinic - www.mayoclinic.com/health/psychotherapy/MY00186 PsychCentral - www.psychcentral.com/psychotherapy/
Carol M. Lear Psy.D. 58 Utica St. Hamilton, NY 13346 888-317-2985 Carolyn Cesari 93 Utica St Clinton, NY 13323 315-853-1101 Hope Psychological Services, PLLC 40 Milford St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-825-5279 www.hopepsychservices.com J. Michel Associates 185 Brookside Ln Fayetteville, NY 13066 1 Kirkland Ave. Suite 203 Clinton, NY 13323 315-859-1470 jackie@jackiemichel.com www.jackiemichel.com James Goldstein II 20 Utica St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-5016 James I. Wallace, Ph.D. 40 Milford St. Suite #2 Hamilton, NY 13346 315-750-6497 Jan B. Tewes MSW 132 Albany St. Cazenovia, NY 13035 315-430-2173 Linda J. Stein, LCSW-R, PC 132 Albany St. Cazenovia, NY 13035 315-655-0699 lindajstein132@windstream.net www.lindajsteintherapy.com Nancy Adamy LCSW 3805 Mosley Rd. Cazenovia, NY 13035 315-655-2692 Alfred C. Barnes III, Ph.D 30 South Broad St. Norwich, NY 13815 607-334-9662
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Qigong Psychotherapy continued from p. 28 Charles R. Hanson LCSWR 26 Conkey Ave Norwich, NY 13815 607-334-9604 Crouse Hospital 736 Irving Ave. Syracuse, NY 13210 315-470-7111 www.crouse.org/health/tnp/therapy/ biofeedback/ Katherine C. Mackey, Ph.D. 5900 North Burdick St. Medical East Building, Suite 100 A East Syracuse, NY 13057 315-419-0702 315-314-4018 Dr. Kathryn A. Sowards, Ph.D., LMFT 601 Allen St. Syracuse, NY 13210 315-254-2774 315-382-6427 Mark P. Vogel and Associates 60 Midland Dr. Norwich, NY 13815 888-380-2195 www.markvogelphd.com State University of New York Upstate Medical University 750 East Adams St. Syracuse, NY 13210 315-464-5540 www.upstate.edu/pmr/healthcare/programs/ biofeedback.php
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igong is an ancient Chinese practice that utilizes gentle body movements with awareness to enliven and balance the body’s bioenergy, which is also known as “qi” or “chi.” Qigong can be internal, in which an individual can strengthen and balance the flow of qi within oneself for certain health benefits as well as a means to cultivate a sense of inner peace and well-being. Qigong can also be external, in which a trained practitioner can project his or her qi to induce therapeutic effect on another. Qigong exercises have been developed that focus on promoting qi within the body. Qigong combines movement, meditation, and breath regulation to enhance vital energy, improve blood circulation, and enhance immune function and is a very relaxing, calming, and stress reducing methodology. In China, it is estimated that 200 million people practice qigong every day. Credentialing Information Although there are many books on qigong, classes should be taken from a qualified teacher trained in qigong. Basic training for a qigong instructor entails at least 60 hours of study, with more in-depth programs requiring 300 or 500 hours of study or practice. For information on classes and training, consult the American Foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 505 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA, 94113 (tel. 415-776-0502). Recommended Readings Chi Kung: The Ancient Chinese Way to Health. Dong, Paul, and Artistide Esser. New York: Paragon House,1990. Qigong Magazine. San Francisco, CA: Pacific Rim Publishers, Inc. Qigong for Health: Chinese Traditional Exercise for Cure and Prevention. Takahashi, Masaru, and Stephen Brown. Tokyo & New York: Japan Publications, 1986. Websites Feel The Qi - www.qigong-chikung.com Qigong Association Of America - www.qi.org Qigong Institute - www.qigonginstitute.org
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Seven Bodies Massage 4455 East Genesee St. Dewitt, NY 13214 315-727-7091
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Oasis Acupuncture 404 Chapel Dr. Syracuse, NY 13210 & 101 Pine St Syracuse, NY 13219 315-720-2611
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eflexology is a therapeutic method that uses manual pressure applied to specific areas of the body and can be viewed as a specialized form of massage primarily of the feet, hands, and ears to detect and alter certain imbalances. Reflexology dates back to ancient Egypt and Greece and has been shown to be a common practice among native peoples of North and South America. In the 20th century, modern reflexology was influenced by Dr. William Fitzgerald who theorized the ten zones that extend the length of the body from head to toe, and that stimulation of certain areas of the foot impacted on other areas of the body, including the inducement of analgesia. Eunice Ingham then devised a “body chart” published in the 1930s that diagrams how the feet correspond to the body’s organs, glands, etc. Generally, the reflexologist takes a case history of the client including lifestyle patterns and the technique is offered in a peaceful, relaxed, and supportive environment. Therapists use a variety of techniques to apply pressure on reflex points including rubbing, rotating, and caterpillar-like strokes, and sessions can generally last up to an hour. Various treatments are offered over time based on the specifics of a particular imbalance. Reflexology is claimed to reduce stress, improve circulation, eliminate toxins, and promote metabolic homeostasis. Most people report a feeling of relaxation with renewed energy after a session and cleansing reactions that relate to the release of imbalances can also result. Reflexology has been offered for various conditions including digestive problems, menstrual irregularities, conditions of stress, fatigue, migraines, various body aches, and chronic conditions.
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Credentialing Information Practitioners range from those who are self-taught to those who take formal training courses and join professional associations. No regulatory systems or state licensure or training requirements have been established for reflexology. For more information contact the International Institute of Reflexology, PO Box 12462, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33733 - (813)-343-4811.
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Recommended Readings Better Health with Foot Reflexology. Byers, Dwight. St. Petersburg, Fl: Ingham Publishing, 1987. Body Reflexology: Healing at Your Fingertips. Carter, Mildred. West Nyack: Parker Publishing Co., 1986. Hand and Foot Reflexology: A Self-Help Guide. Kunz, Kevin and Barbara. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1987. Reflexology for Good Health: Mirror for the Body. Kaye, Anna and Matchan, Don. Hollywood, CA: Wilshire Book Co., 1980. Websites Massage Envy http://www.massageenvy.com/types-of-massage/reflexology.aspx International Institute of Reflexology http://www.reflexology-usa.net/facts.htm
Mezza Luna Wellness Center Kathryn Stefan, LMT 40 Milford St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-8689 info@mezzalunawellnesscenter.com Andy Baldwin, Naturopath 4234 Jordan Rd. Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-277-0685 info@balwinmassage.com Angel Touch Reflexology 4452 Commercial Dr New Hartford, NY 13413 315-798-8968 Seven Bodies Massage 4455 East Genesee St. Dewitt, NY 13214 315-727-7091
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Reiki Helping Hands Muscular Therapy Jill A. Clark, M.A., LMT, CLT 54C Utica St. 2nd Floor Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-4468 • 607-244-2790 jill@helpinghandsmusculartherapy.com helpinghandsmusculartherapy.com Mezza Luna Wellness Center Katherine Robinson, LMT 40 Milford St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-8689 info@mezzalunawellnesscenter.com The Healing Palace Joanne Bisesi Cicero, NY 13212 315-416-9291 www.thehealingpalace.com joanne@thehealingpalace.com The Center for Happiness Deirdre Affleck MS, LMHC, CHt 3855 Watervale Rd. Manlius, NY 13104 315-440-6865 deirdre@Reiki-Heart.com www.thecenterforhappiness.net Energy Therapy Barbara Peklo, CHTP Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-4586 bpeklo@gmail.com
Joyce Appel, R.N. 9054 North Rd Bridgeport, NY 13030 315-633-2065 MainStay Massage and Day Spa 91 North Main St Cortland, NY 13045 607-753-7987 Seven Bodies Massage 4455 East Genesee St. Dewitt, NY 13214 315-727-7091
Christine Riccardi 4871 S. Cook Rd. Lafayette, NY 13084
eiki (pronounced “ray-kee”) is derived from the Japanese characters “rei” meaning “boundless and universal,” and “ki” meaning “energy or vital life force.” Reiki therefore means “Universal Life-Force Energy.” Reiki is a hands-on healing art based on the belief that there is universal life energy present everywhere. Dr. Mikao Usui of Japan in the late 19th century unveiled a means to transmit Reiki knowledge and technique to students through an “attunement” process, which is utilized today. According to practitioners, Reiki works to remove energy blockages and strengthen and harmonize the mind, body, energy field, spirit, and emotional imbalances. Thus Reiki is intended to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The energy flows through both the practitioner and the person during the session and the practitioner’s hands often become warm, indicating a release of tension and increase in blood flow. Reiki benefits from a significant amount of verbal and nonverbal communication from the practitioner and patient and following a session, a feeling of relaxation, inner calm, peace, and balance is often reported. Reiki has been effectively used as an adjunct for depression, cancer, back pain, etc., as well as a support for the body’s ability to heal itself. It should be noted that the benefits of Reiki have more lasting effects if the recipient accepts his or her responsibility in the healing process. Reiki has been used in hospitals, hospices, and outpatient centers around the world. Credentialing Information Reiki certification is passed from a Reiki master to a trainee in a process of “attunement,” which lasts for a full day or weekend seminar. Three levels of attunement are involved in becoming a Reiki master. Level I attunes a person to the energy and enables him/her to give sessions to family and friends. It is generally recommended that three months pass between levels I and II. Level II provides a trainee with symbols and enables a person to give sessions to patients. Level III is the master level, which provides more symbols and the ability to attune other people to the various levels. This level is followed by a year of cleansing/change on the trainee’s part. There are more than 200,000 Reiki practitioners in North and South America. Recommended Readings The Power of Reiki: An Ancient Hands-On Healing Technique. Honervogt, Tanmaya. Owl Books, 1998. Reiki: Hands That Heal. Morris, Joyce J. and Morris, William. Red Wheel/ Weiser, 1999. Healing Reiki. McKenzie, Eleanor. Ulysses Press, 1998. Websites International Center for Reiki Training - www.reiki.org Reiki Resources - www.reikione.com The Reiki Page - reiki.7gen.com The Reiki Threshold - www.threshold.ca/reiki/ The Halls of Reiki - reiki.topcities.com/
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Francie Goff 309 Grant Ave. Endicott, NY 13760 607-785-1647
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olfing is a bodywork technique developed by the biochemist Ida Rolf, Ph.D. Influenced by Hatha yoga and manual manipulation of the body, Ida Rolf founded the Rolf Institute for Structural Integration in 1970. Rolfing is based on the idea that human function is improved when the segments of the body (head, torso, legs, pelvis, legs, feet) are properly aligned. When the posture is out of balance it can strain fascial tissues (fibrous layers covering the muscles) and impair movement, which can reduce mental clarity and increase emotional stress. Rolfers use deep pressure applied with the fingers, knuckles, and elbows to release tension in the fascial tissues and rebalance the body. Credentialing Information
The Guild for Structural Integration (www.rolfguild.org) requires ten sessions of training to become a Rolfer, with massage training as a prerequisite. Recommended Readings
Rolfing: Structural Integration, What It Achieves, How It Works, and Whom it Helps. Brecklinghaus, Hans Georg. Lebenshaus Verlag, 2002. Rolfing: Reestablishing the Natural Alignment & Structural Integration of the Human Body for Vitality and Well-Being. Rolf, Ida, and Ron Thompson. Inner Traditions International, 1989. Rolfing: The Integration of Human Structures. Rolf, Ida. New York: Harper & Row, 1977. Websites
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The Rolf Institute Of Structural Integration - www.rolf.org Guild For Structural Integration - www.rolfguild.org Frome Physical Therapy - fromept.com
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Stress Management James I Wallace, Ph.D. 40 Milford St. Suite #2 Hamilton, NY 13346 315-750-6497 Upstate Yoga Institute Kerry Koen 6843 East Genesee St. Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-445-4894 315-824-5108 info@upstateyogainstitute.com www.upstateyogainstitute.com (Also teaches at Colgate University)
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tress is an internal experience of our mind and body and is believed to result from how we respond to what occurs in our life. Two individuals may experience the same event and perceive and experience it in a significantly different way. This is an important reality because a stress response results in the activation of stress hormones from the sympathetic “fight or flight” system, which can lead to harmful health consequences over time including heart disease. Equally important is the fact that more healthy responses to life challenges can be learned and effective stress management techniques will in fact lower one’s baseline stress hormone levels to ultimately reduce the risk for various health conditions. Stress management techniques can also teach us how to control our responses to stress by increasing our awareness of how we think and helps us to develop the ability to assert control over our behaviors. When changes occur in our lives, coping effectively is adapting to such changes by altering our thinking and behavior. Thus, what constitutes stress management? The answer is a broad range of modalities and approaches, which include meditation, yoga, tai chi, qigong, biofeedback, guided imagery and other psychotherapeutic techniques, music, art & dance therapy, exercise, etc. Stress management works to find the optimal level of stress that will motivate, yet not overwhelm. By identifying one’s stressors and emotional and physical reactions to them, we are in a better position take control of our inner reality which can support more effective and less harmful behaviors and responses. This will translate into improved life quality and overall wellness. Credentialing Information There is no specific credentialing for stress management in and of itself, however various credentialed practitioners in their respective fields such as psychotherapists, social workers, physicians, nurses, physical therapists, massage therapists, and many other practitioners offer stress management techniques as an effective adjunct to the other services that they offer. Practitioners can achieve additional training and certification in specific stress management techniques as well such as Guided Imagery, biofeedback, and various forms of meditation.
Websites Stress Free Net - www.stressfree.com About Stress - www.stress.about.com Stress Management Resources - www.stresstips.com
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Recommended Readings Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. Allen, David Penguin Books 2003. The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook. Davis, Martha. Harbringer Publications, 2000. Mind, Stress, and Emotions: The New Science of Mood. Wallenstein, Gene Commonwealth Press 2002.
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ai chi is a Chinese movement-centered practice, with its roots in the martial arts. The philosophy of tai chi follows the Taoist principles of developing harmony between the yin and yang energies of the body, the promotion of smooth and uninhibited flow of “chi” or “qi” (vital energy) through the body, and the maintenance of maximal health. There are many styles of tai chi taught in the West, with each having their own postures and sequences of movement. Tai chi is a gentle and intentional movement system that promotes flexibility in the limbs and trunk, develops appropriate upright posture, and clears chi stagnation in the energy channels of the body. The practice of tai chi is also related to developing greater emotional and spiritual awareness. Credentialing Information Tai chi training varies according to the organization or center offering a program of study. Contact the American Oriental Bodywork Association for more information at 50 Maple Place, Manhasset, NY, 19030. Recommended Readings Taiji. Al Huang, Chungliang. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts, 1989. Tai Chi Chuan. Ho’o, Marshall. Black Belt Communications, 1989. Tai Chi Chuan for Health and Self-Defense. Liang, T.T. New York: Vintage, 1977.
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Websites Taoist Tai Chi Society - www.taoist.org Tai Chi Magazine - www.tai-chi.com The Tai Chi Site - http://www.thetaichisite.com/tai-203.htm
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n the Trager® approach, the body is gently and rhythmically moved, rocked and stretched in a way that facilitates the release of limiting, deep-seated psycho-somatic patterns that have developed over time. It is the quality of feeling communicated to the nervous system that elicits tissue response by means of the many sensory-motor feedback loops between the mind and the muscles. As the mind and body become more accustomed to feelings of freedom, gracefulness, peace and effortlessness, tension subsides and physiologic, postural, and behavioral changes occur. Tension blocks the free flow of the life force in the body. Patterns of tension are rooted in the unconscious mind as old, limiting self-images maintain and reinforce stress, rigidity and pain in the body and personality. The Trager® approach is designed to access the entire mind/body continuum to bring about a lasting release of even long-standing dysfunctions. After tablework there is often some instruction in Mentastics® - playful, mindful movements that empower the client to maintain and enhance the sense of lightness, openness, and fluidity that were instilled by the table work. These self-help movements provide a powerful tool for deepening the Trager® experience of a functionally integrated body and mind. Credentialing Information Certification by the Trager® Institute requires 136 classroom hours plus 18 hours of tutorials, 24 hours of additional Mentastics® training, and 48 hours of anatomy, plus nearly 200 hours of documented unsupervised training hours (fieldwork). Recommended Readings Movement as a Way to Agelessness. Trager, M.D., Milton. Moving Medicine: The Life and Work of Milton Trager, M.D. Liskin, Jack. ® Websites United States Trager Association - http://www.tragerus.org/ The Trager Approach - http://www.trager.com/
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oga is among the oldest known systems of health practiced in the world today, and the research in yoga has impacted on the fields of stress reduction and mind/body medicine. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit term “yug,” meaning union of mind, body, and spirit. Yoga, which supports overall health and well-being and induces a deep sense of relaxation, does not require discrete spiritual beliefs or religious observances and originates from a 5,000-year-old tradition from India. The “Yoga Sutras” by Patanjali states that if the mind is chronically restless and agitated, the health of the body will be compromised, adversely affecting mental strength and clarity. There are various types of yoga, all of which support various health benefits including stress reduction effects on both body and mind. One of the most common types of yoga is called Hatha Yoga, which involves a combination of physical postures, breathing and relaxing techniques. Breathing and breath control care used as a bridge between body and mind, and gentle postural changes help redirect blood flow to areas of the spine and help eliminate certain body toxins from internal organs. Ashtanga Yoga is very vigorous and involves a continuous flow of postures. Iyengar Yoga uses belts, blocks, and other props to help people of all levels of strength and flexibility to achieve postural alignment. Kripalu Yoga teaches classic postures with a distinct awareness of how postures impact the body and how to adapt postures to one’s needs. Kundalini Yoga incorporates a combination of postures, repetitive sounds, breathing techniques, and meditation techniques. There are many other forms of yoga and yoga as a whole can be applied to support greater wellness, balance, flexibility, and can be beneficial in pregnancy and for a number of health conditions including arthritis, back problems, hypertension, anxiety, depression, insomnia, recovery from illness and injury, and a number of chronic health conditions. Modern medical science has confirmed many of yoga’s health benefits, which include stress and anxiety alleviation, improved memory and concentration, pain control, improved motor skills, relief from addictions, enhanced respiratory and metabolic functions, and sympathetic nervous system attenuation. Other forms of yoga appeal to those who desire a more spiritual focus.
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Credentialing Information Yoga practitioners should have the knowledge and experience to ensure that benefit is obtained without overstretching joints and muscles. No uniform credentialing and licensure is currently required to teach yoga. However, the Yoga Alliance is a non-profit national organization whose standards set a minimum voluntary training structure for practitioner training and individual teachers. Each registered training program forms their own program based on these standards. International Association of Yoga Therapists, 20 Sunnyside Avenue, Suite A243, Mill Valley, CA 94941 - (415) 866-1147.
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Dr. Susan E. Marafino 23 Broad St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-2504 Hamilton Center for the Arts Kathy Herold 19 Lebanon St. Hamilton, NY 13346 315-825-5235 315 368 4453 hamiltoncenterforthearts@gmail.com www.hamiltoncenterforthearts.com Just Breathe Yoga Studio 1918 North James St. Rome, NY 13440 315-337-4860 Upstate Yoga Institute Kerry Koen 6843 East Genesee St. Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-445-4894 315-824-5108 info@upstateyogainstitute.com www.upstateyogainstitute.com (Also teaches at Colgate University)
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Yoga Continued from p. 36 Recommended Readings Yoga Basics: The Essential Beginner’s Guide to Yoga for a Lifetime of Health and Fitness. Carrico, Mara. New York: Henry Holt and Company Inc., 1997. Yoga for Dummies. Feuerstein, Georg and Payne, Larry. Foster City, California: International Data Group Books Worldwide, 1999. Yoga Zone Introduction to Yoga. Finger, Alan. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2000. Keep it Simple Series Guide to Yoga. Khalsa, Shakta Kaur. New York: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Inc., 2001. Fundamentals of Yoga: A handbook of Theory, Practice, and Application. Mishra, Rammurtis. New York: Harmony Books, 1987. Websites Yoga - www.yoga.com Yoga Movement - www.yogamovement.com American Yoga Association - www.americanyogaassociation.org Yoga Journal - www.yogajournal.com
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Shaw Wellness Institute Colgate University Cutten Hall 13 Oak Drive Hamilton, NY 13346 Thad Mantaro, Director tmantaro@colgate.edu 315-228-6076