BODYWORK

ZEN SHIATSU
Shiatsu involves stretching, holding, and leaning body weight into various parts of the recipients body to improve energy flow. Pressure and contact is applied through the hands, thumbs, fingers, forearms, knees and feet, with the recipient sitting or lying in various positions. The recipient is fully clothed.

BODYMIND ACUPRESSURE
At its basic level, this technique is a relaxation method the helps release physical and emotional tension. Conceived as a bodymind approach, it has been called "needless acupuncture." Clients may talk with the practicioner, and share memories, images, and feelings that surface during the release of tension or fall into a deep refreshing sleep.

BENEFITS OF BODYWORK

• reverses damaging physiological effects of stress
• relieves fatigue
• reduces anxiety amd tension\increases flexibility and movement
• promotes better circulation
• increases sense of awareness of one's body
• helps to prevent illnespromotes better digestive functing and internal organ functioning
• unlocks areas of stagnation of vital energy (chi)

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Bodycenter Psychotherapy
Drawing from a wide range of psychotherapeutic techniques, bodymind therapy provides a person with the opportunity to discuss life issues from a place of mindfulness. This approach provides a person with the capacity to manage stress well, to problem-solve effectively, and instill trust in others. It combines looking at the body and mind as subsystems of each other and the impact they have on each other. In it most basic form it helps a client establish harmony throughout the whole system.

Internal Family Systems Therapy
"Internal family systems psychotherapy is an approach that applies systems thinking and family therapy technique to intrapsychic process. It conceives if the mind as an inner family of subpersonalities or "parts" that form alliances and polarizations, just as "external" families do. It helps a client assess his or her Self- a core of valuable leadership resources- and work with parts from that kind of compassion and perspective."

The state of "being in Self" or " mindfulness," as in Buddhist precepts, provides a person with the capacity to manage stress well, to problem-solve effectively, and to instill trust in others. A client in this state also has the ability to de-polarize conflicts within the family or organization and to establish balance and harmony throughout the entire system.

Traditional Psychotherapy
Traditional counseling is an opportunity to examine issues within the privacy of a psychotherapeutic session. Individual counseling provides "therapeutic intimacy" to discuss relationship issues, childhood issues, or problems surfacing due to employment, career or personal life changes. If you are coping with feelings of depression or anxiety, it may become difficult to maintain work, school or family commitments. During times of stress, we sometimes misuse or abuse alcohol or other substances, find ourselves overeating or engaging in other destructive behaviors. Learning healthier coping strategies and facing confusing and often conflicting feelings can be positive steps towards living a healthier and happier life.

WELLNESS EDUCATION
Classes and lectures by experts in the areas of fitness, longevity and personal empowerment; and costumized programs of lifestyle and health services and workshops coordinated by a program adviser. These educational programs are the key to understanding and reducing stress, promoting greater health, and developing balance in everyday life. In addition to these classes, private lifestyle consultations are available to help clients stabilize their goals and achieve optimal health.

TESTIMONALS

"I owe much of the smooth progress of my cancer radiation treatments to Mari's life-affirming, gentle manner and well planned, well executed treatments. Her firm, confident approach and steady reassurance throughout each session helped me get through a time that might, otherwise, have had me jumping out of my skin. My oncologist reports that I'm at the top of his patients for general wellness through the eight weeks of radiation. Mari played a huge role in that."
T.Edel

"Mari is a gifted clinician and bodyworker. The combination of her sensitivity and intuition led to create a true facilitator of body mind spirit connection my work with her has served to maintain my overall health and sense of wellbeing."
S.Litoff

"Mari has made her technique of integrating western and eastern medicine into a beautiful and graceful art form. As a professional, Mari exhibits a warm, attentive, and patient attitude in her treatment space as well as our professional circle. It is a priviledge to have her as a friend and teacher."
J.Frazen