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| The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat. - Lily Tomlin |
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| Women's Wellness Center Services |
| If you don't see your class or service listed here, please call (425) 259-9899 and we will take your registration by phone. |
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Massage
| What is Massage? The massage practitioner applies manual techniques that affect the soft body tissues that may help to reduce stress and increase circulation. The various techniques helps to reduce muscle tension and create more harmony within your body. |
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Jennifer Ann Burrus is a graduate of Spectrum Massage School. She specializes in relaxation, deep tissue & clinical treatments. She also works with conditions such as: tendonitis, headaches, migraines, carpal tunnel, scoliosis, back, neck & shoulder pain. Jennifer has practiced natural health and alternative healing techniques for 5 years. She incorporates her passion for wellness into her massage practice. Jennifer is trained in various modalities including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release Techniques & Swedish Gymnastics. She incorporates additional skills learned in the area of Craniosacral, foot reflexology and Polarity Therapy. |
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Stephanie Carlson graduated from Everest Massage School. Her goal as a massage provider is to help clients feel empowered and balanced in their lives by helping them remove the physical obstacles that hold them back from getting the best they can out of their bodies. Her work is focused on facilitating her client’s own natural healing abilities. Stephanie tailors her treatment to suit the individual client’s needs and desires. She incorporates many different modalities such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release and various forms of Energy Work. She is also certified in Pediatric Massage through LiddleKidz. |
Reiki
| Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing. Energy Healing involves direct application of Chi for the purpose of strengthening the client's energy system. In a Reiki session you may experience peace, tranquility, relaxation and revitalization. Reiki may help you with relieving pain and stress; speed up healing process; relieve anxiety, depression or grief; relaxation and balance. |
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Patricia Strand is a Reiki Master in the Usui System of Natural Healing. She is certified to teach JRT (Japanese Reiki Techniques). She received certification for 1st and 2nd Degree in Jikiden Reiki taught by Tadao Yamaguchi from Japan. Patricia is also a certified Tai Chi Chih Instructor. She holds Certificates for AdultLearning Techniques and Psychic Development and has been doing energy work for over 25 years. |
Hypnotherapy
| Hypnotherapy is a deep relaxation and an altered state of consciousness that can teach people how to master their own states of awareness; by doing so they can affect their own bodily functions and psychological responses. Hypnotherapy is a relaxation of the mind and body while relaxing on a comfortable massage table. The hypnotherapist makes suggestions that you are relaxing your body, etc and you are in complete control and then uses imagery and suggestion to bring about desired results. Hypnosis has been shown effective in helping to change many behaviors like smoking, weight loss, increase exercise activity, etc. |
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Margot Hanson, LMP RC RH |
Circuit Training
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Circuit Training is a sequential workout designed to maximize your exercise efforts. This workout is proven method to burn fat, develop strength and increase metabolism. Studies support the benefits circuit training has on muscle tone, cardiovascular fitness and endurance. Benefits include:
- Challenging your heart and lungs
- Losing fat and building strength
- Easy to incorporate into your busy schedule
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Bowen
| Bowen is a soft tissue relaxation technique that resets dysfunctional muscle tension patterns. Bowen therapy supports the body in healing itself. Bowen therapy is effective in acute and chronic conditions including; migraines, neck & back pain, knee pain, tinnitus, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, ankle sprains, TMJD, carpal tunnel syndrome and more. |
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Anne Miles LMP, RBP graduated from Ashmead College and became licensed as a Massage Therapist in 2000. She was the first volunteer Massage Therapist with Positive Women's Network's (PWN) TLC program in 2001 and is a registered Bowen Practitioner. She joined the staff of PWN in June, 2003 and is the Enrollment Coordinator for Breast & Cervical Health. |
European Facial
| European Facial begins with deep cleansing and a papaya enzyme exfoliate followed by a relaxing 20 minute massage. A mask or product appropriate for your skin type is then applied to complete the facial. European Facials increase circulation and detoxification while slowing premature aging and softening wrinkles and fine lines. |
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Kathy Peek specializes in anti-aging and relaxation treatments. She has been in the beauty industry as a salon owner, sales representative for Revlon Cosmetics and salon educator. Kathy is a Licensed Esthetician/Micro Current Therapist. Kathy received her training at the International Dermal Institute including advanced classes in Reflexology, European Facials and Lymphatic Drainage. She is a certified Micro Current Therapist with Bio-Therapeutic Inc. |
Belly Dancing
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Learn Belly Dancing for fun & fitness. Join our instructor Maria Bighaus for some instruction in Belly Dancing. Belly Dancing is not only a fun art form, but there are many benefits to it as well. You may experience improved posture and muscle toning, weight loss, stress reduction, and more.
Maria Bighaus is a teacher with a sense of spirit, originality, and passion.
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Yoga
| Yoga's completeness brings balance and health so that those who practice can find growth and fulfillment in all aspects of life. Using asana (physical postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, nutrition and applied philosophy, the art and science of loving yourself by living from your heart is cultivated. Students will receive individualized attention while learning yoga poses to increase strength, flexibility, endurance, balance and relaxation. |
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Debby Bliss has been practicing yoga for over fifteen years and is certified as an instructor. She offers a safe, alignment based yoga which builds flexibility, balance and endurance through stretching exercises and poses. Debby enjoys helping her students learn to release tension, relax and calm the mind through yoga. |
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Jenni Brown has been practicing yoga for the last seven years and became certified to teach in the spring of 2008. As a student of the Hatha Yoga Center in Seattle, Jenni’s training focused on the importance of core strength and the breath. She places an emphasis on these elements during class, gently encouraging students to bring yoga into their daily lives by deepening their awareness of the connection between the body and the mind. Jenni is also a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist and currently teaches both private and weekly classes in Snohomish. |
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D'Arcy deLyle has been practicing yoga for 20 years including Kripalu, Kundalini, Ashtanga and Bikram yoga. She began teaching Hatha yoga 3 years ago after receiving her training through Ananda. Hatha yoga emphasizes careful consideration of all three aspects of yoga - mind, body and spirit. A background in dance and over 10 years of practice in Massage/Reiki gives D'Arcy great insight to body mechanics and healing on all levels. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with her students and looks forward to new experiences as both a teacher and student. |
T'ai Chi Chih
What is T'ai Chi Chih®? Joy thru movement. It's a set of movements focused on the development of energy called Chi. There are 19 movements and 1 pose. It's not a Martial Art and is nonviolent. Easy to learn in 8 class sessions and appropriate for all levels of fitness.
Benefits of regular practice: Circulates and balances the internal energy, Chi. Increases physical energy, health and well-being. Improves balance, physical fitness, flexibility and stamina. Relieves stress, creates deep relaxation. |
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Patricia Strand is a certified T'ai Chi Chih instructor. She is also a Reiki Master in the Usui System of Natural Healing. She is certified to teach JRT (Japanese Reiki Techniques). She received certification for 1st and 2nd Degree in Jikiden Reiki taught by Tadao Yamaguchi from Japan. She holds certificates for Adult Learning Techniques and Psychic Development and has been doing energy work for over 25 years. |
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