Path to Wellness
September 2009
Dear Friend,
Labor Day is September 7th and signifies the end of summer, although the official start of fall is September 22nd. This edition of Path to Wellness includes information about the September Equinox and Labor Day; the official welcome of Tanya Mucci to the LMT team; some food for thought when "Brown Bag'n It"; an article from Dennis Gibbons; and a delicious Apple Cole Slaw recipe.
We continue to strive to exceed your expectations on your individual "path to wellness." Your questions, comments and ideas are always welcomed and encouraged.
Create, Maintain, Enjoy Good Health,
Your Chagrin Valley Wellness Center Family
appointments@chagrinvalleywellness.com
Labor Day is September 7th and signifies the end of summer, although the official start of fall is September 22nd. This edition of Path to Wellness includes information about the September Equinox and Labor Day; the official welcome of Tanya Mucci to the LMT team; some food for thought when "Brown Bag'n It"; an article from Dennis Gibbons; and a delicious Apple Cole Slaw recipe.
We continue to strive to exceed your expectations on your individual "path to wellness." Your questions, comments and ideas are always welcomed and encouraged.
Create, Maintain, Enjoy Good Health,
Your Chagrin Valley Wellness Center Family
appointments@chagrinvalleywellness.com
"Life is like a bicycle - you don't fall off until you stop pedaling... It is better to wear out than to rust out, so keep pedaling."
~Dr. Janet Travell
The September Equinox
September ushers out the last day of Summer and ushers in the first day of Fall. The precise moment of Fall's arrival is Tuesday, September 22 at 5:18pm EDT.
{Click here to learn about The September Equinox}
Click on the picture to learn more about the origins of Labor Day.
Tanya Mucci, LMT
Tanya Mucci, LMT
Tanya joins Patrick and Jennifer to CVWC's full time LMT team. All three therapists continue to work closely with Dennis to learn Muscle Release Therapy, MRTh®. In the mean time, take advantage of the amazing services Tanya, Patrick and Jennifer offer including:
* Relaxation Massage
* Therapeutic Massage
* Hot Stone Massage
Click on services for more information. Call 216.364.0152 to schedule.
Brown Bag'n It
by Sean Lyons
As our children head back to school, many will be toting lunch boxes adorned with characters from the summer's box office smash. Very few, I imagine, actually "transport" their lunches in brown bags. In any event, the inclusion of various healthy & tastey treats is necessary.
I pack my lunch a few times a week and I don't know about you, but PB&J and last night's leftovers gets mundane. For the sake of the children, and grumbling bellies everywhere, I want to share another great article from CARE2 about lunch wraps.
"As August melts into September, it's time to return to school or back to work. It's also time to consider healthy brown bag lunch ideas. Taking your lunch to work or school will ensure you are eating healthy ingredients and saving money on eating out. One suggestion is to roll up your favorite...{click here to continue article}.
I pack my lunch a few times a week and I don't know about you, but PB&J and last night's leftovers gets mundane. For the sake of the children, and grumbling bellies everywhere, I want to share another great article from CARE2 about lunch wraps.
"As August melts into September, it's time to return to school or back to work. It's also time to consider healthy brown bag lunch ideas. Taking your lunch to work or school will ensure you are eating healthy ingredients and saving money on eating out. One suggestion is to roll up your favorite...{click here to continue article}.
From the Desk of Dennis Gibbons, LMT
"Back to the Basics"
Dennis Gibbons, LMT
In conjunction with the start of the new school year Sean has asked me to write about the fundamentals of Muscle Release Therapy, MRTh® and Fundamental Movement Pilates(sm). So here goes. Just over 22 years ago, as I began my full time career change from Pipefitting to Massage Therapy, I studied Swedish Massage, Neuro-Muscular Therapy, Strain and Counter-strain, and some Cranial Sacral work. These were all great tools, but I always seemed to be lacking something that would put my clientele over the top to.....{click here to continue article}.
Apple Cole Slaw
INGREDIENTS
3 cups chopped cabbage
1 unpeeled red apple, cored and chopped
1 unpeeled Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
1 carrot, grated
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine cabbage, red apple, green apple, carrot, red bell pepper, and green onions. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Pour dressing over salad.
{from allrecipes.com}
Incentive/Rewards Programs
One of our clients asked if they could buy a Relaxation Massage Package and share it with their employees....WHAT A GREAT IDEA! Now you can use your Relaxation Massage Packages at CVWC as part of an Incentive/Rewards Program for your employees, colleagues, or anyone else you feel deserves it. Contact us for more information at 216.364.0152 and click here to view package prices.