Syracuse CNY Healing Arts Newsletter, April 2010

We have so many new things happening, at CNY Healing Arts, as Spring arrives in CNY. Starting April 1st we are open on Saturdays as well as Sundays. You can now book appointments every day of the week. We will also have classes every day of the week. Beginning in May we will be offering our very popular Hot House Yoga every single Friday. Visit our website calendar often to see all events.

We are very excited to announce a new Rewards Program. We are honored that you chose us to serve you on your path to better health & wellness and have created our Rewards Programs to save you money.

Yoga and Meditation: Relax and De-Stress, Create Balance in Your Life
The word yoga means “union” in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. We have a vast array of yoga experiences available as well as meditation and wellness workshops.

Please visit our updated Class Schedule on our website here. You will see our classes will be available every day of the week. Please note that some of them will begin taking place after we are into the month of April.

Hot House Yoga dates for April are Friday, April 9th and again on Friday, April 23rd. Register soon as we do fill up quickly. Cost: $15 in advance/ $20 at the door. RSVP: Space is limited to 20 people, sign up is required. Call 315.671.5755.

Transformation Through Guided Meditation: How You Hear Your Voice Within, Saturday, April 3, 1:30-2:45pm. Your Voice within is your soul or your essence that is seeking expression at all times.  Join Lynne for this workshop to learn to recognize how your voice is in communication with you and what it feels like. Space is limited. Class Fee $12. *Call CNY Healing Arts at 315-671-5755 to RSVP

Yoga Workshop: From Beginner to Intermediate, Friday, April 16, 6-8pm
Appropriate for beginners who would like to explore the intermediate yoga level without worry. Join Kim Fischer as we explore what it means to be at an intermediate level. Workshop fee – $25 (20% discount for seniors)
*Please call 315.671.5755 to hold your spot (space is limited)

Other Events:
Spring Renewal Retreat, Saturday, April 10, 10am-4pm
Take the day to get away and enjoy our Spring Renewal Retreat with Dr. Rob Kiltz and Bonita Shear at the beautiful Stella Maris Retreat Center on the lake in Skaneateles, NY. You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed. Cost: We are asking for a $30 donation, proceeds from the retreat will go to the local Food Bank. *Limited space available. * Please RSVP to Chris at events@robertkiltz.com

Financial 101: Relax, Enjoy & Learn, Sunday May 2, 2010, 3pm-5pm
Relax, enjoy, breathe and learn during this Financial 101 Workshop
Eileen Price and Lisa D. Miller from AXA Advisors are creating a network called Women Wealth & Wisdom. They hold fun seminars for women at no charge to provide a comfortable atmosphere for women to speak freely about finances and answer questions they might have. This event adds warmth and light to the world of finances. Lisa is a Wharton certified Retirement Planning Specialist. Eileen is new to the world of finance but her years of work in the Syracuse Community brings a new vision on financial planning.

So come and bring a friend on Sunday May 2, 2010, 3pm-5pm at the CNY Healing Arts Center. Enjoy the event with spa treatments, wine, chocolate and some hors d’oeuvres. This event plans to feed your mind, body and soul.
*RSVP to Eileen at eileen.price@axa-advisors.com or 315-559-1529

Nutrition Blog:
Heather Neely, Registered Dietitian, shares helpful tips and information related to diet and nutrition at her Health Blog here. She is also offering a Nutrition for Fertility Workshop on Saturday, April 17, 2010, 1-2:30pm. There is no cost to attend, space is limited. Please call CNY Healing arts to RSVP at 315.671.5755.

Yin & Yang:
One of our Syracuse Acupuncturists, Chi Heon Yi, writes about creating balance and that the concept of yin and yang is one of the most important and fundamental concepts of acupuncture and oriental medicine. Click here to read his article.

April Deals:
1. Buy a package of 10 yoga classes for $100 to be used at any time, not restricted to session use.
2. Students and Seniors receive 20% discount off yoga class drop-in pricing
3. 50% off Laser Vein Removal continues until May 1st

Looking for a Special Easter Day Gift?

At CNY Healing Arts and Spa in Latham, NY, there are so many great items in our retail boutique for Easter. If you are looking for a special Easter day gift, you can choose from an array of boutique items. We have our new Voluspa candles in scents of Wine Apple Spice, Panjoree Lychee, Dahlia Orange Bloom and many more. Just arrived are our amazing microfiber bedding sheets in many colors, sage green, teal, and off white. Have you tried our Syracuse soaps, if not, you will love the scents they come in! Lavender oatmeal, Rose, and much more. All made out of Cocunut Oil, , Shea Butter and other essential oils. Surprise your loved one with a gift certificate from any of our services. Don’t forget pedicure season is here now and choose from many of pedicures. We are open  Monday through Saturday and will be soon opening on Sundays. Some of our items are also available to buy online at our web store. More will be added soon. Click here to visit the web store.
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Enjoy your Spring Holidays! Happy Easter and Passover to our wonderful clients!
Cheryl Anderson, Spa Manager
CNY Healing Arts Center, Latham, NY
518.724.5750

CNY Healing Arts Rewards Program – Begins April 1, 2010

We at CNY Healing Arts Center are always looking for ways to reward you. You honor us by choosing our centers and our practitioners to provide you with health and wellness services. We have come up with a Rewards Program to honor you.

Below you will see the many different Rewards Programs, please call the CNY Healing Arts Center nearest you if you have any questions. Click here for contact information.

2010 New Client Referral
New Client Referral – people who are delighted with our services should be rewarded for referring a friend to CNY Healing Arts. Refer a new client and you will receive 10,000 points, which equals $10.00 to use towards any service or product.

2010 Prebooking
This promotion gives you points for pre-booking your next service while checking out at the front desk. Receive 2,000 points, which equals $2.00 to use towards any service or product.

2010 Retail over $50
CNY Healing Arts gives points based on amount of retail purchased. You will receive 2,000 points for each retail purchase over $50.00.

2010-points For Gift Certificate Purchase
You will be rewarded for purchasing gift certificates with points that can then be redeemed towards services for you to receive. You receive 10 times the gift certificate price in points.

Ear Candling at CNY Healing Arts in Rochester, NY

I am so happy to introduce Ear Candling to CNY Healing Arts in Rochester. For those who are wondering what this is, it would be my pleasure to elaborate. Ear Candling dates back 2,500 years to the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Tibetan, and American Indian cultures. Today it is being practiced all over the world. This ancient tradition is a  safe, simple, natural way to remove excess wax and debris from inside the ears. Long tapered candles are inserted gently into the ears then lit. The candles are never forced into the ear they just sit on the outside of the ear canal, and you are fully covered the entire time. The candle creates a slight vacuum  effect, oxidizing, vaporizing and drawing softened wax and debris from the ears into the surface of the candle. This is a very relaxing, gentle, non invasive and safe process.

This treatment does not hurt. Most people experience a gentle warmth which has a very soothing relaxing effect. There is a slight crackling sound as the candle burns. It kind of reminds me of a campfire, and most people love a soothing campfire. The whole process takes about a 1/2 hour to 45 min. We will use peppermint, eucalyptus, or lavender oil to gently massage the head, face, and sinus’s. You will love this!

Most reported benefits have been, relief of pressure in the ears and sinus’s. Improved hearing, safe removal of excess wax and debris, helps balance and equilibrium including vertigo, helps eliminate ringing and itching inside the ears, fewer ear aches and infection, this also helps to fight infection while keeping toxins down in the ears. The clean feeling itself makes worth coming. I have been doing candling on myself, my clients, and my 11 year old son for the past 5 years. This is safe for the whole family.

The only people who should not receive this treatment are those who have had recent ear surgery, cysts in the ears, mastoiditis in it’s acute phase, ear drains (current), recent injury to the ears or ear drums, artificial ear drums and tumors of the ear.

Ear Candling is one of my most popular, and relaxing services. This is also a service with instant results. Once you feel what it’s like to have clean and healthy ears you will be hooked! I hope I have answered any questions you may have had about Ear Candling. Call CNY Healing Arts today to book your candling appointment at our Rochester location.

Hope to see you soon!
Meranda Thomas
Esthetician, CNY Healing Arts, Rochester, NY
585.244.1280

Girl’s Night Out at CNY Healing Arts Center in Rochester, NY

Women of all ages trickled through the doors of CNY Healing Arts Center in Rochester, NY for Girls Night Out on Tuesday, March 23rd. The ladies exchanged smiles and laughter as they anticipated the relaxing night they were about to spend at the spa. In a span of less than 3 hours, the ladies would experience traditional massage therapy, hot stone foot massages, acupuncture, yoga, aesthetics, and even hula-hooping!  First, the guests checked in at the podium. Each one received a personalized name tag that bore the name of a flower, revealing which small group they belonged to for the evenings events. The women mingled over wine and an array of fresh hors d’oeuvres, from pineapple chunks to pesto dip.

Soon, it was time to begin. Each group started at a different station and enjoyed it for 30 minutes before rotating to the next. The group of women donned “Tulips” put on a comfy pair of CNY slippers and headed up to the Yoga studio. Each guest stretched out a yoga mat and let Christa, one of CNY’s Certified Yoga Instructors, lead them through an energizing yoga session.

The “Daisies” started in the Acupuncture Room, where Shelley and Heather, NYS Licensed Acupuncturists, gave an informational session on the benefits of this underrated Eastern therapeutic practice. This was the quietest room of them all. Many women closed their eyes for a moment of silence as they received mini-treatments from Heather and Shelley.

The “Daffodils” tried out some of our new Aveda skincare products with Meranda, an experienced Aesthetician, and the newest member to the CNY staff. Many guests booked facials that very night, eager to indulge their skin with an all-natural Aveda treatment.

The “Hibiscuses” were pleasantly surprised by what awaited them. In what will soon be CNY’s very own Café, this group of feisty chicas hula-hooped their hearts out to the beat of the music. Although this may seem like child’s play, our Hula Hoop Class Instructor, Jen, will tell you different. When the right technique is used, a weighted hula hoop can tone your arms and tighten your tummy, among many other muscles!

Last but not least, the “Hydrangea” girls kicked their feet up and chatted in front of the stone fireplace downstairs, as they waited to be pampered with a hot-stone foot massage or a chair massage. Stress melted away from the guests as Erin, Kristi, Elaine and Jen, CNY’s Licensed Massage Therapists, worked hard to relieve the tension in their muscles.
By the end of the night, each woman had a little taste of the services that CNY Healing Arts has to offer. A bunch even left with complimentary door prizes. Whether they came to Girls Night Out to de-stress from a hard day’s work, or simply because they deserve it, everyone left the spa de-stressed, re-energized, and ready to tackle what the week had in store for them!

Jessie Briel
CNY Healing Arts Center, Rochester, NY
585.244.1280

Cruciferous Vegetables and Fertility

“Is there anything I can eat to help me get pregnant?”  I hear this question all the time. It would be great if the answer was a simple yes or no, instead I must answer with “possibly”.  While there is no magic food that you can eat which will guarantee getting pregnant, there is a way of eating that can increase your chances.   This is when meeting with a Registered Dietitian can be greatly beneficial.  I work out of CNY Healing Arts Center in Syracuse NY and 95% of my clients are looking for fertility-food answers.

The best diet to help you get pregnant is one that contains a variety of foods.  That means not avoiding any specific food groups, eating the right amount of calories, limiting trans-fats and saturated fats, increasing vegetable proteins and whole grains.  And that’s just to name a few of the healthy steps towards a fertility friendly diet.  The overall diet is what you need to be concerned with, which is the way you eat day after day after day.  One specific food is not going to be the key to getting pregnant.  However, certain foods can help…

Did you know that eating cruciferous vegetables can help with your estrogen-progesterone ratio?  Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts and cabbage.  These vegetables stimulate the body to use estrogen more effectively.  Estrogen is important for preparing the uterus to house the fertilized egg each month.  Cruciferous vegetables also are known for helping to prevent diseases, such as cancer.  So what does this mean for getting pregnant?  Make sure you include these veggies in your diet.  It doesn’t have to be everyday in mass amounts, just make sure that most days of the week, you have a serving (1/2 cup) of these powerful vegetables.
There are many pieces to a fertility friendly diet.  Not only are you eating to increase your chances of pregnancy, but also to create an adequate store of vitamins and minerals for when you do become pregnant.  The best way to make sure you are on track with your diet is to meet with a Registered Dietitian.  Feel free to email me or call CNY Healing Arts to see if this is an option that may work for you.  Now, go enjoy a nice big bowl of broccoli!

If you would like more information, please join me for my free Nutrition for Fertility Workshop on Saturday, April 17th, 1-2:30pm in the Yoga Studio at CNY Healing Arts, Syracuse, NY. RSVP to 315.671.5755.

Heather Neely, RD, CDN
CNY Healing Arts Center
hneely@cnyhealingarts.com
(315) 671-5755

The Balance of Yin and Yang

The theory of yin and yang is one of the most important and fundamental concepts of acupuncture and oriental medicine. The philosophy of yin and yang is as old as Asian history itself. Yet, it is one of the most misunderstood and difficult ideas to get a grasp of.  While I have been practicing Chinese medicine for over 10 years in NYC and here in the Syracuse area at CNY Healing Arts, it is the question I encounter most. Patients are often curious about how the theory of yin and yang relates to their health and what they can do to help themselves.

Most of us are raised with the concept of duality seeing the positive and negative aspects of life, as it is a basic education to make us a responsible member of society and for ourselves. We are taught to defeat the evil and often rewarded for being good. The concept, however, does not apply to the theory of yin and yang.

The concept of positive and negative does not correlate directly to yin and yang. Neither does the concept of good and evil. It is this misunderstanding that causes the confusion among patients whom were misguided.  The concept of yin and yang not only describes the opposite elements or phenomenon, it also includes the model of support and harmony. Yin and yang teaches us the idea of relativity as the stability of matter can only be achieved by maintaining the balance. There will be chaos and eventually death and destruction if this balance breaks or one of the elements of yin and yang gets extremely strong.

Our health depends on the same concept of maintaining the balance. We should not only look for ways to improve on deficiencies, but also find ways to reduce excesses. We also should be aware that this concept applies to our spiritual and emotional state as well. We should understand that the extreme state of our emotion harms the state of our well being. We can overcome this by realizing there is an opposite force in existence, not only in the future or in our imagination but occurring simultaneously as well. By practicing visualizations of this philosophy, we will be more at ease.

There is a universal attraction which holds these opposing but interdependent and inter-supporting elements together. I would like to call this universal bonding agent, love.

Chi Heon Yi, L.Ac.
CNY Healing Arts, Syracuse, NY
315.671.5755
Email me at cyi@cnyhealingarts.com

CNY Healing Arts Participates in Skaneateles Health Fair

Maura FitzGerald Blackler (Left) and Liz Botting (Right)

Dr. Rob Kiltz’s CNY Healing Arts Center participated in the Skaneateles Lions Club Health Fair on Saturday, March 20th, 2010. The event took place at the Skaneateles Community Center and it was full of people, doctors offices, health centers and more coming together for a few hours to share information as well as free health screenings. Maura FitzGerald Blacker (Esthetician and Laser Specialist) and Liz Botting (Spa Attendant) from our CNY Healing Arts Center in Syracuse, NY both attended the event. They had the opportunity to connect with many people from the local area to share information related to our services as well as encourage the visitors to sign up for our free basket giveaway full of goodies from the CNY Healing Arts Retail Store. Basket pictured below.

Do You Have Trouble Falling Asleep?

As a Massage Therapist, I often hear from people that they have difficulty falling asleep. An interrupted sleep pattern can be cause for many other discomforts and have a negative effect on our immune system. Receiving a massage on a regular basis will benefit you in many ways, including regulating your sleep patterns. “A regular basis” for massage varies from person to person. Once a month is an ideal regiment for most people to receive a full body massage, however someone with specific or serious discomforts may find that more often would be more beneficial.

There are several things you can do between your massage appointments to improve your sleep. Controlling your breathing and educating your muscles will help your body get ready for sleep each night.

Controlled breathing is a fantastic way to relax. While you are lying in bed, breathe deeply through your nose into your abdomen. Be sure that your abdomen rises with each inhale, try not to breathe through your chest. Fully and slowly exhale each time. We should relax our muscles as we breathe out. Begin with concentrating on releasing your jaw and the muscles in your face as you exhale. Next, relax your neck and then your upper back. Work your way down your body, exhaling through and relaxing each group of muscles, all the way to your toes.

Another great way to remind your muscles how to “let go“, is to tighten and release them. Begin with flexing your toes and feet and then relaxing them. Follow with your calves and work all the way up to your head. Tighten and release your arms, hands and even your face. Continue with your controlled breathing as you go. Work your way back down to your toes and repeat as many times as you like. You may soon find your way off to a wonderful, relaxed sleep!

In Health and Happiness,
Samantha E. Mullen, LMT
CNY Healing Arts
Latham NY
(518) 724-5750

CNY Healing Arts Workshops at All Locations

We have several workshops taking place now and until the end of the month of March, we still have spaces available so if you would like to join us please RSVP. We also have details below about our Spring Renewal Retreat with Dr. Rob Kiltz.

SYRACUSE:

Transformation Through Guided Meditation Workshop Series
Saturdays March 6th & 20th, 1:30-2:45pm
Guided meditation helps heal, balance and energize the physical and energy bodies and align you with your higher consciousness. When we align with our higher consciousness, we discover the uniqueness of our paths and purpose and can then live from our truth. Lynne Potteiger, LMT and Reiki Practitioner, will be presenting.  Each class will include a guided meditation and discussion and will build on the previous. Class Fee $12. Register by calling CNY Healing Arts Center at 315.671.5755

ALBANY:

Spirit Babies Workshop Tuesday, March 16th, 7pm
Join us for an evening of welcoming Spirit Babies into your life. Kelly Ballard will be presenting this workshop; she is a fourth-generation medium and intuitive, with more than a decade of professional experience in alternative healing arts. Kelly will be introducing this distinctive energy to aid us in refocusing our energy and spirits. Kelly is a certified Reiki Master and has a guided meditation CD, “Beginnings.” *RSVP to Stacey at sdicerbo@cnyfertility.com

Introduction to Meditation Workshop
Thursday, March 18th, 7:45-8:45pm
The physical practice of yoga was created thousands of years ago for the purpose of preparing the body for meditation. In addition to helping you cope with stress, meditation can improve your health, unlock your creativity and even slow the aging process. Workshop includes light yoga, walking meditation and seated meditation. Linda Hill will be instructing. *RSVP by calling CNY Healing Arts Center at 518.724.5750

ROCHESTER:

Girls Night Out March 23rd, 6:00-8:00pm
Invite your family and friends for an evening of relaxing and renewing with the girls. Instead of a coffee date, schedule your next gathering with the girls. Come share in Community, Health and the Power of Women getting together to heal. Light refreshments, wine and tea will be served. All are welcome! Cost is $20 per person. Space is limited.
*RSVP to rochregister@cnyhealingarts.com

Aromatherapy Workshop : Safe Essential Oils For Pregnancy & With Babies, Wednesday, March 24th, 6-7:30pm
If you are interested in learning how to naturally support your health during pregnancy as well as your baby’s health, please join us for this hands-on class. You will learn which essential oils are best to use during pregnancy and with babies and how to use them, and will make a blend to take home with you. You will also be given several handouts for further exploration of oils at home. Mindy MacLaren is a nationally certified Aromatherapist and mother to twin girls. She has experience using oils during her own pregnancy and now, with her daughters, and she looks forward to sharing her knowledge with you. $20 per person, space is limited.
RSVP Required to rochregister@cnyhealingarts.com

Weight Loss with Acupuncture Workshop
Wednesday, March 31st, 6:00-7:00pm
Join Shelley for this informational session will provide support for anyone seeking to lose weight and create lifelong changes to achieve a health weight.  We will discuss how the energy of foods can be used to create an individual approach to balance the body and improve energy in accordance with Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. Behavior modification and exercise or movement therapies such as yoga and Qi Gong will be incorporated as a means to assist weight loss as well. This program provides the necessary physical, emotional and mental support to lose weight in 2010!
*No cost to attend. Please RSVP to rochregister@cnyhealingarts.com

April Preview – offered to all locations:

Spring Renewal Retreat with Dr. Rob, Saturday, April 10th, 10:00am–4:00pm
Take the day to get away and enjoy our Spring Renewal Retreat with Dr. Rob and Bonita Shear at the beautiful Stella Maris Retreat Center on the lake in Skaneateles, NY. You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed. Cost: We are asking for a $30 donation, proceeds from the retreat will go to the local Food Bank. *Limited space available. *Please RSVP to Chris at events@robertkiltz.com