Syracuse Staff

Below is a list of our staff members operating out of our CNY Healing Arts Wellness Center and Spa that is located at 191 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205. If you have any questions about our services or would like to speak with one of our practitioners please call 315.671.5755. We look forward to hearing from you soon and invite you to tour our lovely center.

Donald Clarke, L.Ac.

Donald studied Pre-Med at Evergreen State College in Olympia , Washington. After graduation he studied Chinese Medicine at Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. In 2000 Donald moved back to CNY to practice Chinese Medicine. He was in private practice in Syracuse until the spring of 2007 when he joined the team at CNY Healing Arts.

Donald’s training is in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Formulations, Chinese Medical Nutrition, Japanese Acupuncture Techniques, Tui Na “ body work“ Chinese and Japanese Moxibustion . Donald approaches illness through diet and lifestyle. When combining simple lifestyle and nutritional changes with Chinese Medicine, health and well being are achieved more readily. Specialties include: fertility, headaches, back pain, sinusitis, stress, anxiety and TMJ.

Email me (dclarke@cnyhealingarts.com)

Chi Heon Yi, L.Ac.

I graduated from South Baylo University in Anaheim, CA. I have M.S. in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. I was trained and built experiences under my father who is also an acupuncturist after I graduated. I am a NY state licensed acupuncturist and hold various certificates. I was born in Korea and raised in Queens, NY and have been in private practice in Queens before I came up here 3 years ago. I joined CNY Healing arts last year. I enjoy having green tea ceremonies and view life as a journey to enlightenment through learning and experiences. I approach good health as a balance between mind, body and soul. My treatment plans are based on this philosophy to correct dis-harmonies in everyday life. I am honored to be part of the integration of Eastern and Western treatments here at CNY Fertility and Healing Arts. I am married with two children, a daughter and a son. We enjoy living in Central NY.

Email me (cyi@cnyhealingarts.com)

Kari Gardner, L.Ac.

Kari believes that healing, in its truest form, addresses all levels of an individual in an attempt to eliminate disease and promote wellness. She is a NYS licensed acupuncturist and certified Holistic Health Professional.  She began her career in 2002 as an acupuncturist’s assistant and apprentice. During this time, she earned a masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New York Chiropractic College’s School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Additionally, Kari is certified in colored light therapy, radiesthesia, facial rejuvenation acupuncture and environmental energy assessment and balancing.

Kari has worked in Rochester as an acupuncturist for several years in a variety of settings. She has worked closely with medical doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors and other complimentary practitioners to offer well-rounded treatment plans using a mixture of healing modalities.  She specializes in treating hormonal imbalances and mood disorders.

Email me (kgardner@cnyhealingarts.com)

John Capozzi, LMT

John graduated from Boulder College of Massage Therapy in Boulder Colorado. He has an extensive background in both the practice and teaching of therapeutic massage. John specializes in Neuromuscular Therapy (deep tissue) / Trigger Point Therapy / Orthopedic / Injury / Sports / Structural bodywork, and he is a certified practitioner of Maya Abdominal Therapy and Prenatal Massage.

John was invited and worked at the 2009 US Open golf tournament in Beth Page, NY providing sports massage to the professional golfers, he also has experience with Olympic caliber athletes along with local runners, auto and work related injuries. He has knowledge in working with many conditions including Fertility (female/male), Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel, TMJ, Whiplash, Back Pain, Knee Pain, Plantar Fascitis, MS, Fibromyalgia.

Email me (jcapozzi@cnyhealingarts.com)

Erika Lutwin, LMT

Erika is a  New York State Licensed Massage Therapist and a member of the AMTA.  Ms. Lutwin graduated from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Health and Physical Education and from SUNY Morrisville with an Associates degree in Massage Therapy.  Erika is a certified practitioner of Maya Abdominal Therapy and specializes in orthopedic, fertility, sports, injury, deep tissue, and pre-natal massage.  She is also the coordinator of Rainforest Remedies for all three of our Healing Arts centers.

In 2009, Erika was selected to be a part of the Health and Wellness Team for the US Men’s Open Golf Tournament at Beth Page, NY servicing players, caddies and volunteers.  Ms. Lutwin customizes each session according to the client’s specific needs including those recovering from injury or suffering from chronic pain.

Email me (elutwin@cnyhealingarts.com)

Maura FitzGerald Blackler, Licensed Paramedical Esthetician

Maura is a New York State licensed Esthetician. She is a graduate of the Aesthetic Science Institute with duel certifications in Paramedical Esthetics and Laser Specialties. Maura studied Chemistry at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon and The Culinary Arts at the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vermont. Her background studies in chemistry carry over very well in to the practice of esthetics. She has vast knowledge in the interaction of product ingredients and the skin. All of Maura’s services are customized to fit the specific skincare needs of her clients so that they may receive the best outcome possible.

Email me (mblackler@cnyhealingarts.com)

Kim Fischer, Certified Yoga Instructor

Kim Fischer has been practicing yoga for over a decade here in Syracuse, NY.  Her love for the practice inspired her to teach and she received her 200-hr YTT (Yoga Teacher Training) in August of 07’ from Kripalu.  Since then she has taught yoga privately, to corporate clients, within studios and was manager of a yoga center, Karma Fitness, back in 08’. Currently, Kim has been teaching here at CNY Healing Arts since June of 2008 and “feels right at home.” Kim’s classes have been described as peaceful, energizing, challenging and educational.  “People think of yoga as just fun physical postures. While this is a part of yoga, it’s not all.  Yoga teaches us to adapt to our surroundings, no matter how challenging, while resting in that place of divine freedom.”

Kim graduated from OCC in 2004 with an A.A. in Humanities.  Kim currently is a returning student to OCC with plans of transferring, in the fall of 2010, into a nursing program while continuing to spread the teachings of Swami Kripaluvanandaji. “Knowledge is Power. Shanti shanti  OM.”

Heather Neely, RD

Heather completed her B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics at S.U.N.Y. Oneonta. She then went on to take graduate classes in Human Nutrition at The University of Delaware and later obtain her Registered Dietitian credentials. For the past 7 years Heather lived and worked in Northern Virginia. While there, she worked as a Clinical Dietitian at Alexandria Hospital, and eventually became the Chief Clinical Dietitian of Reston Hospital. Since returning to Syracuse, Heather has been providing diet consultations to homebound clients.

Heather has experience in a counseling a variety of diets, including Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Nutrition during and after Pregnancy, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Weight Control, to name a few. Heather can help you create a meal plan that fits your needs, goals and lifestyle. Since every person is an individual, their meal plan should be too!

Email me (hneely@cnyhealingarts.com)

Chelsie Redmond, BA, Wellness Coordinator and Specialist

Chelsie graduated from Cazenovia College with her bachelors in human service. She has been with CNY Healing Arts since we opened in July. Chelsie excels in client care, she can recommend treatments, make appointments and ensures each client’s experience at CNY Healing Arts Wellness and Spa is relaxing and enjoyable.

Email me (credmond@cnyhealingarts.com)

Jennifer Woodhouse, Wellness Specialist

Jennifer is currently a student studying to be a NYS Police Officer. She helps clients make appointments, recommends new treatments based on a client’s needs and creates an atmosphere of peace and healing during each clients time with us.

Email me (jwoodhouse@cnyhealingarts.com)

Karen Cline, Wellness Specialist

Karen helps clients make appointments, recommends new treatments based on a client’s needs and creates an atmosphere of peace and healing during each client’s time with us.

Email me (kcline@cnyhealingarts.com)

Bridget Robinson, Wellness Specialist

Bridget helps clients make appointments, recommends new treatments based on a client’s needs and creates an atmosphere of peace and healing during each client’s time with us.

Email me (brobinson@cnyhealingarts.com)