Path to Wellness
July 2009
Dear Friend,
WARM summer greetings! This issue of "Path to Wellness" includes an intriguing article on Pain, Pleasure and Posture, a delicious bruschetta recipe, updates on our specials and Reiki Healing Circle, some info on the versatility of Lavender, and the fireworks schedule for Northeast Ohio.
Don't forget to take advantage of our Wellness Packages. They have been specifically designed to help you maintain postural balance and save you money.
Thank you for telling your family, friends and colleagues about CVWC. We value your faith in our services.
Please feel encouraged to contact us with any questions, comments and ideas.
Feel-Move-Live Your Best with
Chagrin Valley Wellness Center
216.364.0152
appointments@chagrinvalleywellness.com
WARM summer greetings! This issue of "Path to Wellness" includes an intriguing article on Pain, Pleasure and Posture, a delicious bruschetta recipe, updates on our specials and Reiki Healing Circle, some info on the versatility of Lavender, and the fireworks schedule for Northeast Ohio.
Don't forget to take advantage of our Wellness Packages. They have been specifically designed to help you maintain postural balance and save you money.
Thank you for telling your family, friends and colleagues about CVWC. We value your faith in our services.
Please feel encouraged to contact us with any questions, comments and ideas.
Feel-Move-Live Your Best with
Chagrin Valley Wellness Center
216.364.0152
appointments@chagrinvalleywellness.com
From the Desk of Dennis Gibbons, LMT
Pain, Pleasure, and Posture
When I first started performing Massage Therapy, all of the techniques I learned: Neuro-Muscular Therapy, Sports Massage, Positional Release methods, Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy, required a hard pressure or stretching. This was to stimulate a reaction to the area being treated. What I started to understand was that every time I initiated a hard pressure it would create a compensation for it somewhere else in the body, it's a brain thing. For every form of compensation the posture has to adapt to maintain its ability to move.
When the brain perceives pain or discomfort to the body in any format, it creates....{click here to continue article}
When I first started performing Massage Therapy, all of the techniques I learned: Neuro-Muscular Therapy, Sports Massage, Positional Release methods, Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy, required a hard pressure or stretching. This was to stimulate a reaction to the area being treated. What I started to understand was that every time I initiated a hard pressure it would create a compensation for it somewhere else in the body, it's a brain thing. For every form of compensation the posture has to adapt to maintain its ability to move.
When the brain perceives pain or discomfort to the body in any format, it creates....{click here to continue article}
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
from the kitchen of Lydia Williams
* ½ loaf French baguette, sliced into 12 even pieces
* 2 Tablespoons olive oil
* 5 medium tomatoes, small diced
* 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
* 3 large cloves garlic
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon pepper
* 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese for garnish
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Slice 1 clove garlic in half. Rub bread with cut side of garlic. Brush bread slices lightly with olive oil. Set aside remaining oil. Toast bread on ungreased cookie sheet until golden and crispy. Let cool. In a medium sized bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, and remaining oil and minced garlic. Allow mixture to sit for 15 min to tomatoes can release juices. Drain slightly without losing spices. Mix again and then top toasted bread slices with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes 6 servings.
* 2 Tablespoons olive oil
* 5 medium tomatoes, small diced
* 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
* 3 large cloves garlic
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon pepper
* 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese for garnish
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Slice 1 clove garlic in half. Rub bread with cut side of garlic. Brush bread slices lightly with olive oil. Set aside remaining oil. Toast bread on ungreased cookie sheet until golden and crispy. Let cool. In a medium sized bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, and remaining oil and minced garlic. Allow mixture to sit for 15 min to tomatoes can release juices. Drain slightly without losing spices. Mix again and then top toasted bread slices with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes 6 servings.
RELAXATION SPECIAL EXTENDED!
Due to the popularity of our June Relaxation Massage Special we are extending it through the end of the August!! GREAT gift idea!
Details:
* 60 minute C.V.W.C. Signature Relaxation Massage
* $50 + tax
* by appointment only ~ 216.364.0152
Details:
* 60 minute C.V.W.C. Signature Relaxation Massage
* $50 + tax
* by appointment only ~ 216.364.0152
Reiki Healing Circle
Monday, July 20, 2009 ~ 7:00pm ~ $3 /person
"Receiving Reiki was very calming, mellowing, harmonizing. The practitioners' attention, so generous."
What I liked most about the experience was the "willingness of others to use their spirit to heal others."
Join Terry Carine, Karuna Reiki® Master, other Reiki practitioners and those who are interested in the Healing Circle of Reiki. We meet again Monday, July 20th at 7:00pm in the Lower Level Conference room. Bring your questions and intentions.
Call 216-365-0156 or email here to register
What I liked most about the experience was the "willingness of others to use their spirit to heal others."
Join Terry Carine, Karuna Reiki® Master, other Reiki practitioners and those who are interested in the Healing Circle of Reiki. We meet again Monday, July 20th at 7:00pm in the Lower Level Conference room. Bring your questions and intentions.
Call 216-365-0156 or email here to register
Now taking registration for Reiki 1 and 2 Certification
Class Date: Saturday, July 11
from 9am - 3pm at CVWC
$160 per person, includes workbook
Call 216.364.0156 or email Ashleigh
Class Date: Saturday, July 11
from 9am - 3pm at CVWC
$160 per person, includes workbook
Call 216.364.0156 or email Ashleigh
The Many Things to Love About Lavender
Lavender is quite a versatile plant. As an Essential Oil, Lavender is blended with other natural and organic oils to apply as topical treatments. Read more below:
Use Lavender as Sunscreen, and on Bruises.
Click here to read the article from Young Living, LLC
Northeast Ohio 2009 Fireworks Schedule
from www.wkyc.com
Cleveland: July 4th at 9:45pm - The Flats, Waterfront
Akron: July 4th at 9:45pm - Lock 3 Rib, White & Blue Festival
Alliance: July 4th at dusk - Silver Park
Ashtabula: July 4th at dusk - Geneva-on-the-Lake golf resort
Avon: July 4th at dusk - The stadium (on State Route 611 and Miller Road)
Bainbridge Township: July 5th at dusk - Independence Day Celebration
Barberton: July 4th starting at 6pm-Wolf Creek (6 different shows around Barberton reservoir)
Bay Village: July 4th at dusk - Cahoon Park
Berea: July 4th 2009 at dusk - Coe Lake
Brook Park: July 12th at dusk - City Hall
Conneaut: July 5th at 10pm - Conneaut Lakeview Park
Eastlake: July 4th at 10pm - Classic Park Stadium
Garfield Heights: July 4th at dusk - Across from City View Center
Independence: July 3rd at dusk - Elmwood Park (rain date July 5th)
Lakewood: July 4th 9:45pm - Lakewood Park
Lorain: July 4th at dusk - Jazz on the River (421 Black River Lane) & Lakeside Landing
Medina: July 3rd at dusk - Medina Senior High School
Mentor: July 4th festivities start at 6:30pm; fireworks at dusk - Civic Center Amphitheater
New Philadelphia: July 4th at 10pm - First Town Days Fair
North Canton: July 4th at dusk - North Canton Memorial Stadium
North Ridgeville: July 3rd at 6pm- Party in the Park; fireworks at dusk-South Central Park
Oberlin: July 4th at dusk - Next to Splash Zone on Hamilton St.
Orrville: July 4th at 10pm - Orr Park "Triple Three Fire Alarm in the Sky"
Put-in-Bay: July 4th at 10pm
Sandusky: July 4th from 10pm to 11pm - Sandusky Waterfront
Solon: July 4th at dusk - Community Park
Wadsworth: July 3rd at dusk - Memorial Park
Westlake: July 4th at dusk - Clague Park
Wickliffe: July 4th at dusk - Coulby Park
Willoughby: July 4th at 9:45pm - South High School
Akron: July 4th at 9:45pm - Lock 3 Rib, White & Blue Festival
Alliance: July 4th at dusk - Silver Park
Ashtabula: July 4th at dusk - Geneva-on-the-Lake golf resort
Avon: July 4th at dusk - The stadium (on State Route 611 and Miller Road)
Bainbridge Township: July 5th at dusk - Independence Day Celebration
Barberton: July 4th starting at 6pm-Wolf Creek (6 different shows around Barberton reservoir)
Bay Village: July 4th at dusk - Cahoon Park
Berea: July 4th 2009 at dusk - Coe Lake
Brook Park: July 12th at dusk - City Hall
Conneaut: July 5th at 10pm - Conneaut Lakeview Park
Eastlake: July 4th at 10pm - Classic Park Stadium
Garfield Heights: July 4th at dusk - Across from City View Center
Independence: July 3rd at dusk - Elmwood Park (rain date July 5th)
Lakewood: July 4th 9:45pm - Lakewood Park
Lorain: July 4th at dusk - Jazz on the River (421 Black River Lane) & Lakeside Landing
Medina: July 3rd at dusk - Medina Senior High School
Mentor: July 4th festivities start at 6:30pm; fireworks at dusk - Civic Center Amphitheater
New Philadelphia: July 4th at 10pm - First Town Days Fair
North Canton: July 4th at dusk - North Canton Memorial Stadium
North Ridgeville: July 3rd at 6pm- Party in the Park; fireworks at dusk-South Central Park
Oberlin: July 4th at dusk - Next to Splash Zone on Hamilton St.
Orrville: July 4th at 10pm - Orr Park "Triple Three Fire Alarm in the Sky"
Put-in-Bay: July 4th at 10pm
Sandusky: July 4th from 10pm to 11pm - Sandusky Waterfront
Solon: July 4th at dusk - Community Park
Wadsworth: July 3rd at dusk - Memorial Park
Westlake: July 4th at dusk - Clague Park
Wickliffe: July 4th at dusk - Coulby Park
Willoughby: July 4th at 9:45pm - South High School