Contracted muscles will relax releasing trapped toxins that cause pain and stiffness while re-establishing circulation and bringing in fresh nutrients. It is a very relaxing technique that enhances lymphatic drainage while reducing inflammation and swelling.  Works wonders following surgery to reduce swelling,  increase healing.

Often, areas of tension or injury are too tense or tender to treat with  neuromuscular/deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy or cross-fiber friction. Orthopedic cupping is a gentle, non-invasive way to release fascial holding patterns, loosen scar tissue, and soften tissue  so that  specific massage techniques can be comfortably applied. Orthopedic cupping is  effective for chronic pain, tightness, and spasms that are resistant to traditional therapies as well as post surgical procedures.

After dropping 40 pounds, Donna had loose skin.  She decided to  have the excess skin from her legs removed.  They got swollen and infection set in resulting in a lot of pain and scarring.  She had the excess skin from her arms removed next which went much better as she included Orthopedic cupping as soon as the incisions healed.  She experienced less pain, swelling, scarring and quicker healing time.   She commented that she wished she had done this with her legs too.

60 minutes…..$100

30 minutes….$50

10 minute add-on …$15

Breast thermography is radiation free, non-invasive, FDA approved,relatively inexpensive, and detects early, potentially reversible physiologic changes associated with later development of breast cancer. “The potential to detect pre-cancerous changes is the real value of thermography” says Dr. Monica Gavin. “Early detection of tumors is not really prevention. True prevention is about identifying women, or more specifically breasts, that are at risk for developing tumors, and thermography does just that.”

The abnormalities thermography detects (like hyperthermia suggestive of inflammation and angiogenesis; metabolic changes suggestive of hormone imbalances) are correctable through nutritional and lifestyle interventions.

Thermography is also used to detect early signs of cardiovascular, diabetic and inflammatory diseases.  As a detection/prevention tool, thermography is used to assist your healthcare provider in locating areas of concern for further evaluation and treatment. Early detection means you have more time to make lifestyle  adjustments that can CHANGE YOUR OUTCOME!

Visit www.getthermographynow.com. for prices and services.

You deserve a long and healthy life.  Thermography can give you the opportunity to make that happen.  Start your own personal prevention program  by scheduling your  screening online today.

Live Cells before Kangen Water

30 Minutes After Kangen water

Every wonder why your feel so tired and run down? Could it be the water or lack of it?  Live cell analysis shows before and after drinking Kangen water.   The cells on the left are clumped together slowing down metabolism, oxygenation and elimination.  The cells on the right have been hydrated with oxygen rich Kangen water.  They can perform efficiently increasing one’s health and well-being!

Kangen Water is alkalized, ionized and  micro-clustered to leach toxins and free radicals from your body while oxygenating  at the CELLULAR LEVEL! Bottled and tap water cannot do this because of extended shelf life and chemicals.  Kangen water is fresh from YOUR tap.  Giving you and your family the healthiest water available.  Want to know more?  Visit:  www.ANewU4Ever.com

Did you know that, “Cancerous tissues are acidic, whereas healthy tissues are alkaline. Water splits into H+ and OH- ions, if there is an excess of H+, it is acidic; if there is an excess of OH- ions, then it is alkaline.”

In 1931, Otto Warburg was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for this important discovery. Dr. Warburg was director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute (now Max Planck Institute) for cell physiology at Berlin. He investigated the metabolism of tumors and the respiration of cells, particularly cancer cells.

Your  pH MUST be in balance to improve your health and  reduce symptoms that result in illness and disease.  Holistic water from Enagic Ionizers is the fastest and most economical way to do this!  Think about it!  Your body is 70% water.  Every interaction in your body relies on water, so  why not give it the best!

Wellness is on everyone’s mind as healthcare prices soar and coverage plummets.  We are tired of pills, shots, surgeries and other means that are only masking or reducing the symptoms, not fixing the root cause of our problems.  We want our money’s worth when it comes to our healthcare.  Where do we get it and how does it work?

The human body is 80% soft tissue.  Many illnesses are soft tissue related.  The majority of pain occurs in the muscles, tendons or ligaments, which are soft tissue and need someone that understands their mechanics in order to reduce the pain and promote healing.  Where does one go for such work?  Who is qualified to work on these issues?  What type of treatment will help these conditions?

Massage Therapists are Soft Tissue Specialists with advanced training in the anatomy, physiology and the mechanics of the human body.  They understand how muscles and connective tissue function and interact.   Imbalance results in a host of maladies that are not only treatable, but preventable through regular massage therapy, stretching and exercise.

One hour/week will be your best ally in preventing many forms of pain and dis-ease.  Aside from being extremely effective in relieving stress, there is scientific evidence showing that massage helps with a variety of conditions, such as:

➔  Adhesions, scars and stretch marks

➔  Anxiety

➔  Arthritis

➔  Asthma

➔  Back and body pain, stiffness and soreness

➔  Chronic and acute pain

➔  Depression

➔  Easing birth labor

➔  Edema and swelling

➔  Fatigue

➔  Fibromyalgia

➔  Headaches

➔  High blood pressure

➔  Improved mental focus

➔  Improved immune function

➔  Improved mobility

➔  Increased productivity

➔  Joint pain

➔  Muscle strains and sprains

➔  Post-traumatic stress disorder

➔  Relaxation

➔  Sleep Disorders

➔  Sports Injuries

➔  STRESS

➔  Tendonitis

➔  Trauma

➔  Whiplash

Massage is an ancient art of healing.  I discovered massage following an accident that resulted in extreme pain and reduced function.  It has given my life back and I have vowed to share the healing power of touch with those desiring a better quality of life through natural means.

So, if you are ready to feel better and maintain your health, make massage a part of your wellness program.  Our therapists’ training includes:  Neuromuscular, Cranio-Sacral, Manual Lymph Drainage, Orthopedic, Cupping, Trauma, Chronic and Acute Pain, and much more.

MLD can reduce Lipodema

Primary Lymphodema

Manual Lymph  Drainage (MLD) is a gentle technique.    This delicate technique eliminates waste, toxins, excess fluid and bacteria from the body via the lymphatic system.  The effects are numerous and include general benefits to the nervous and muscular systems.  MLD is a great addition to other detoxification programs, as it encourages lymphatic fluid flow in the connective tissues.  It also promotes , facilitates healing and supports the immune system.              A MUST for pre and post surgery! It  reduces scarring, swelling, enhances the healing process, while reducing adhesions.

Most insurance companies cover  MLD with a physicians prescription.  RUCOVERED?

Kimberly  is a Certified Holistic Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist with the Jacksonville Lymphatic Wellness Associates.   Please Visit www.lymphaticwellnessassociates.com

Individual Therapy Session

$50     30 Minutes (child)

$100      60 Minutes

$130     90 Minutes

Packages

Consistent sessions (once or twice a week) done over a  short period,  will produce the best results by re-educating the lymphatic system.   We designed the following packages to make it cost effective while benefiting your health!

$450  Six Sessions  1-Hour     $75 each

$600 Nine Sessions 1-Hour     $63 each

$850 Twelve Sessions 1-Hour  $70 each

$600 Six  90 Minute Sessions  $100 each

$900 Ten 90 Minute Sessions $90 each  Installments available

Testamonials

I had MLD following my skin reduction surgery and boy what a difference it made in my ability to heal quickly!  I would recommend that anyone having plastic or reconstructive surgery to make MLD a part of their healing program.

Dee B., Jacksonville, FL

photo courtesy of Nurture New York

Like BodyTalk, Animal Talk is designed to re-establish good communication within an animal’s body. Animal Talk supports the resynchronization of the animal’s internal systems to provide fluid communication between the various components of the body, thus keeping the body sound and less vulnerable to disease.  AnimalTalk, which is more oriented to the animl professional, can be used on domestic animals or on wild animals alike As the sessions are done by “short-distance”, there is no hands-on contact with the animal, thus making it safe for the animal and AnimalTalk Practitioner.

http://www.bodytalksystem.com/learn/bodytalk/specialty_training.cfm

The BodyTalk treatment protocol is straightforward. The practitioner relies on the guidance of the animal’s natural wisdom to not only locate the weakened lines of communication but also to find the proper order in which they are to be addressed. Children and animals respond well to the treatment.

Children 12 & under and Pets $50/session  $125/session or 3-pack for $300

Testimonials

• Miracle was a happy but anxious retreiver.  Her owner had difficulty controlling her.  She was implsive and all over everyone that come to their home.  When Animal Talk was performed, it revealed trauma at birth.  Balancing that and other links calmed Miracle down greatly.  Her owners report that she is a happy and well behaved 80+ lb pup!




• Lily was the family cat that got very ill when her grandmother went to the hospital for hip replacement.  Her owner brought her in for Animal Talk.  Lilly was upset  and angry that she was left alone and missed granny very much.  Following the session, she was playing on the treatment floor and her owner reports no more sickness!

• Linda was scheduled for carpal tunnel surgery in 6 weeks when she was referred to Kim for help. After several weeks of massage therapy, Linda was feeling good and canceled the surgery. Two weeks following the cancellation, she arrived at the office with a lot of pain in her hands. Kim took the initiative and performed muscle testing to ask Linda’s innate wisdom what therapy was needed, her innate wanted BodyTalk. Kim later received a phone call from Linda saying that her hands felt great! She wasn’t sure what Kim had done or how BodyTalk worked, but was grateful it had. Linda is doing well and continues to see Kim regularly for massage and BodyTalk. ~ Linda A., Orange Park, FL
• “I suffered from allergies for 10 years. Nothing was helping.   The diet I had to adhere to was very restrictive and depressed my family as I couldn’t enjoy simple things like ice cream with them. I was referred to BodyTalk for treatment.  I was very skeptical. As a nurse with knowledge of the immune system and allergies, I didn’t expect much but wanted results. To my surprise in just 3 sessions, I was able to drink milk for the first time in years!  I was so astounded that I became a BodyTalk practitioner.     I want to share this wonderful healing technique with everyone! It’s the greatest!” ~ Julia S., Ponte Vedra, FL
• “My doctor referred me to see Kim following an auto accident. I was in so much pain throughout my body.  The headaches were so severe I couldn’t think clearly.  After several BodyTalk sessions, the headaches cleared up and I could think again.  The stress of the accident reduced greatly and I was able to drive without fear of anything happening to me.” ~Sherica M., Jacksonville, FL
• “I was scheduled for hip replacement surgery when I was introduced to BodyTalk. I was suffering with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from previous surgeries. Just the thought of having surgery again frightened me so bad that I went into shock!  After 3 BodyTalk treatments, I could think about the surgery with minimal fear.  After the surgery, I received more treatments and my recovery was phenomenal! I was able to move from wheelchair to walker to cane within 48 hours!  I felt better than I had in more than 5 years!  The nurses kept asking me how I was able to heal so fast, and I kept telling them, “It’s the BodyTalk!”   Thank you, Kim for introducing me to this wonderful system of healing!”            ~ Coleman T., Jacksonville, FL

The federal tax code states that a qualified expense “must be to alleviate or prevent a physical or mental defect or illness.”
Now is the time to get a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or medical savings account (MSA) and use it to stay healthy!
For Natural Healing, Therapeutic Massage or Aqua-Chi (hydrotherapy) to  be covered, there are a few steps you’ll need to take:

1. Get a prescription for manual therapies and/or hydrotherapy from you doctor. A prescription is needed for these  to count as a qualified medical expense. Talk to your medical practitioner (any healthcare provider who can write a prescription).  The prescription makes it medically necessary and should be covered.
2. Make sure the prescription contains the proper information. The prescription should contain three pieces of information:  A) Length of treatment,  B) duration, C) reason for prescribing therapies.  An example may look like this: Monthly 90-minute therapeutic massage to treat chronic pain in upper back. Or Hydrotherapy for diabetic neuropathy, swelling/edema, etc.
3. Schedule your appointment. You won’t need to bring your prescription with you.
4. Get a “medical receipt” for your session. When you check in, let us know that you’ll need the receipt to submit. We’ll give you a receipt that has the documentation you need (such as insurance classification code and description of the therapeutic service). We can either print the receipt or e-mail it to you. And remember that even though an expense is approved, you could still get audited by the IRS. So keep your written prescription and your FSA debit or credit card statement.

If you don’t have an FSA or an HSA and are wondering what they are, here are some broad definitions:
A flexible spending account (FSA) is a tax-advantaged financial account that allows an employee to set aside a portion of his or her earnings to pay for qualified expenses, most commonly for medical expenses, and is offered through an employer’s cafeteria plan. Money deducted from an employee’s pay into an FSA is not subject to payroll taxes, resulting in a substantial payroll tax savings. The medical expense FSA (also medical FSA or health FSA), is similar to a health savings account (HSA), but medical FSAs are commonly offered with more traditional health plans. With most FSA, you must use up your funds each year.

An HSA is a tax-advantaged medical savings account available to people who are enrolled in a high deductible health plan. The funds contributed to the account are not subject to federal income tax at the time of deposit. HSAs are owned by the individual, and funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses at any time without federal tax liability. Unlike an FSA, funds roll over to the next year if not spent.If you don’t have one of these accounts, look into them now and reap the benefits!Health Savings of America US Govt GSA info

Have you ever wanted to learn yoga, but were afraid it would hurt?

Not sure you would be able to complete the positions?

Now learn this wonderful art of movement with personalized attention!

We offer interactive classes that are stimulate confidence in one’s ability to heal. Techniques can be used daily for improved mobility and flexibility.

Exercise Without Movement is a series of yogic practices with benefits exceeding ordinary muscular movement. They are subtle exercises that vitalize muscles, senses, nervous system, and mind.  Exercise Without Movement is a systematic method; allowing the practitioner to travel along the pathways of action, from mind to muscle.  The process is carefully observed, and the health of each link in the process is promoted.  Now you can feel better without straining muscles or hurting recent or previous injuries.

John A. Reaves will be teaching Yoga in the Himalayan Tradition; an authentic living meditative tradition that dates back more than 7000 years.  John, himself receives the training and blessings from his Master, Yogarishi Deolal Mahabir, a direct disciple of Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas.

Classes are held at :

Avondale Dance Directives

1650 Hamilton Street

Jacksonville, FL 32210

corner of Hamilton and St. Johns Avenue

(across the street from A New U! Healing Arts Center)

• Saturdays 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• additional times available
• Registration preferred, walk ins welcome!
• $10 Single class or Unlimited classes for $40.00/month.
• Private lessons $75/hour – Packages available

“I thought yoga would be difficult. But the way John teaches is relaxing and invigorating at the same time.” Claudia

“Exercise Without Movement has been a wonderful way to get in touch with myself and it makes my days their best.” anonymous

Energy Healing Package

Take healing to a new level.

30-60 minute BodyTalk or Quantum Touch followed by One hour Intuitive Touch Therapeutic Bodywork.   Feel the changes your body makes to  relieve stress and tension while balancing your chakras, meridians and releasing unhealthy patterns.

$225.00/175-190 minutes

Total Detox Package

Get rid of unwanted toxins that are slowing you down, making you foggy headed and sick!  This service will remove preservatives, heavy metals, lactic acid, toxins and more with three very effective therapies.

10-15 minute Far Infrared Sauna treatment (FIR) heat penetrates deep into the muscle relieving pain and spasms

One Hour Therapeutic bodywork/ massage moves toxins from the muscles into the  lymphatic system where they are removed during the

30 minute Chi Detoxifying Foot Bath treatment! Great for pain, tension, fatigue, lethargy and enhances your weight loss program.

$150.00/90 minutes

Stress Relief Package

Transform your stress, release tension and remove toxins  today!

One Hour  Relaxing Swedish  Massage followed by a toxin releasing

30 minute Aqua-Chi Detoxifying Footbath!

$125/90 minutes

Consider Detoxification , If you have:

• unexplained headaches or back pain
• joint pain or arthritis
• memory loss
• depression/lack energy
• brittle nails and hair
• abnormal body odor, coated tongue or bad breath
• an unexplained weight gain
• psoriasis
• frequent allergies
• a history of heavy alcohol use
• a history of natural and synthetic steroid hormone use.
• an exposure to cleaning solvents, pesticides, diuretics and certain drugs www.LamMD.com

AQUA-CHI FOOTBATH

	Before Aqua Chi
	After Aqua Chi

The Aqua-Chi™ Detoxifying Foot Bath is a water energizing system that creates healing electromagnetic frequencies in the water that are transferred to your body through the feet. As bio-electrical beings, we all run low on energy and our cells become weighed down with toxins from everyday life.

Heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides and many other environmental impurities enter our bodies, reducing our ability to function and think clearly. You will feel tired, sluggish and fatigue easily. Your body absorbs the energy it needs from negative ions released into the water, rebalancing your bio-electrical field, increasing energy, improved thinking and overall health.

The Aqua-ChiI™ also helps cells release toxins that may cause disease. Even after your session, your body continues to detox resulting in mental clarity while at the same time balancing the meridians or energy channels.

Results include:

• Improved colon, liver and kidney function
• Reduced inflammation and joint pain
• Better sleep
• Accelerates weight loss programs with a rapid and safe approach to full body detoxification
• Helps diabetic neuropathy too!

• Single $45
• 4 Pack $145* (Value $180)
• NEW!!! 6 Pack $180 (Value $270)

Children: Age 12 and under $25**

Session length: 30 minutes

*4 Pack Expires 60 days from date of purchase

** Session time is approximately 15 minutes

To fully benefit from the Aqua-chi Detoxifying System, it is recommended that sessions be done weekly. Clients on medications or with special needs, i.e. neuropathy, are encouraged to receive treatments biweekly for best results.

Far Infrared Sauna Therapy – FIR

FIR is a form of naturally occurring energy that directly heats objects by gentle, invisible infrared radiation heat. It is completely safe for the human body. FIR heat is used to promote healing, reduce weight, release pain and
toxins. Hospitals use the same heat to keep premature babies warm in incubators. Physical Therapists use it for injuries, sprains and strains.

The benefits of FIR:
• Reduced stress and fatigue
• Reduces fat and cellulite
• Relief from muscle spasm, joint stiffness, aches and pain
• Improved muscle tone and strength
• Burn as much as 500 calories in 30 minutes
• Improved cardiovascular
• Improved immune funcition
• Improved respiratory and sinus congestion
• Revitalizes skin cells
• Increased detoxification of heavy metals and more!

Start feeling better today. Add FIR to your massage session for $10 for 10 minutes
Interested in detoxification, pain relief and weight/loss?

Packages available

Single use:

30 minutes-$27

45 minutes-$35

1 hour-$50
Packages:

6 – 30 minute sessions-$135

6 – 45 minute-$175

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DETOXIFICATION:

Toxins such as sodium, alcohol, nicotine, cholesterol and carcinogenic heavy metals (cadmium, lead, zinc, nickel) accumulate in the body during modern daily life. The body eliminates most toxins naturally by sweating. Sweat produced from a FIR sauna is 80-85% water and 15-20% toxins! Toxins excreted in a FIR sauna contain heavy metals, pesticides and other petroleum-based toxins, as well as fat itself. All of these toxic substances DO NOT appear in typical sweat, only in sweat produced from a FIR sauna.
Far infrared saunas are said to be up to 7 times more effective than a conventional sauna in regards to detoxification. Toxins that are stated to be removed include sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, lead, mercury, nicotine, alcohol, ammonia, sulfuric acid an other environmental and man made toxins. www.buzzle.com

PAIN RELIEF:

Heat relieves pain by expanding blood vessels and increasing circulation. Better circulation allows more oxygen to reach injured areas of the body and helps reduce pain and speed up the healing process. Arthritis Pain Relief. In Europe, radiant heat therapy is widely used to treat patients suffering from many forms of arthritis. The deep heat of our infrared sauna helps peripheral blood vessels dilate, bringing relief and healing to muscle and soft tissue injuries. It has been proven effective in the treatment of sprains, neuralgia, bursitis, muscle spasms, joint stiffness and many other musculoskeletal ailments. Increased blood circulation carries off metabolic waste products and delivers oxygen-rich blood to depleted muscles so they recover faster.  Muscles relax most readily when tissues are warm, promoting greater flexibility and range of motion. Much of the stiffness, aches and soreness that come with aging are reduced or eliminated.  Therapeutic Effects of Far Infrared Heat – Chapter 9 of Therapeutic Heat and Cold, Fourth Edition, Editors Justus F. Lehmann, M.D., Williams, and Wilkin.

Infrared Heat Therapy does the following :

• Relieves muscle spasms
• Increases blood flow
• Leads to pain relief
• Affects soft tissue injury
• Increases the extensibility of collagen tissue
• Assists in resolution of inflammatory infiltrated, edema, and exudes. http://www.chimachine4u.com/fir2.html

WEIGHT CONTROL:

Perspiring is part of the complex thermoregulatory process of the body that increases the heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate. The process requires a large amount of energy and reduces excess moisture, salt and subcutaneous fat. Fat becomes water-soluble and the body sweats out fats and toxins. Burn up to 600 calories in a 30minute treatment.