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"Do not wait; the time will never be just right. Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along." Some of you have noticed some new faces around the clinic, or seen new names when booking an appointment online.
Let me introduce the new practitioners to the clinic. Ofer Kapitanov Ofer obtained a Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from Samra University of Oriental Medicine in Los Angeles, California. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine (CAATCM).
She has been practicing Acupuncture since 2002, specializing in Pain Management which includes the treatment of: Migraines/Headaches,Stress, Fibromyalgia, Back, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, and Knee pain.
Acupuncture is the insertion of hair-fine needles into the skin and body tissues. Acupuncture stimulates the body’s natural healing potential by treating root causes rather than just symptoms. Most patients find the treatment very relaxing, and painless, and may feel an improvement in sleep, digestion, and overall energy levels. Acupuncture is safe for all ages including children and the elderly. It is a drug-free medicine. The fine needles are disposable and sterile and generally cause no bleeding or pain. Maria-Elena Martoglio Maria-Elena Martoglio has worked in the healing arts for over seven years. Through her training as a Pilates instructor she developed more curiosity about the body's natural healing potential. This led her to getting certification in Reflexology in 2001 and more recently certification from Lotus Palm Montreal in Thai Yoga Massage in 2005. Maria-Elena has also developed her skills as an intuitive healer. She includes Therapeutic Touch techniques in all her work. She is knowledgeable on Bach Flower remedies and the healing power of essential oils. Emily Anastassiadis Emily Anastassiadis received her practitioner's certification in 2000 with the Florida-based Upleger Institute. In 2005, she completed a 3-year intensive Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Registration course and received further certification from the Craniosacral Therapists Association of North America (CSTA/NA). Emily has developed an approach that empowers the client's innate ability to heal. She prefers to work in accordance with each person's own system, honouring the strengths and boundaries unique to that individual. Her approach emphasizes awareness and sensitivity to her clients' specific needs, helping to resolve shock and trauma that may be present in their system. Currently, Emily is co-instructing a Mindfulness and Stress Management course for teacher's candidates through the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. She also works with the Hospital for Sick Children’s Community Health Resource Group delivering programs on alternatives to medication for students with ADHD in the classroom. In addition, she is a teaching assistant in a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy registration course in Peterborough, Ontario. Timothy Christ will be offering food preparation classes throughout the year.
Prior to becoming an RMT, Timothy had been a chef for almost 20 years. He has been guiding professionals as well as the domesticated kitchen chef with great success.
Everyone has a great time, and he promises that you will learn how to be more organized and efficient within your own home while making it fun.
Timothy will help you understand nutrition labels, optimize your nutritional consumption, as well as understanding the concept of food combining and how it maybe affecting your digestion.
Every class will include a take home package that includes recipes, tips on improving your productivity as well as a wonderful meal at the end of the session. Please bring food containers to take home the delicious fruits of your labour!
August 19, 2007
The Most Amazing Soup in 15mins!
Don’t think that you can get your 10 servings of fruit and vegetables a day? Timothy will show you how to achieve that with ease and it will be delicious.
Introduction to the Raw Food Diet and lifestyle.
September 8, 2007
Taking advantage of the local Farmers Markets.
We will go to the market together and come back and cook!!
Planning - the secret to eating well.
So you think "steamed veggies" sound bland? Wait till you see what Timothy can do with a little steam and garlic.
September 29 , 2007
OMG, what to do with all these vegetables!!!
Timothy will show you how to take advantage of the bounty of local produce while it is fresh, ripe, delicious and inexpensive!!
Learn to grill salmon perfectly and presenting it in 3 unique and deliciously different ways. Each session will be offered at a cost of $75.00. Sign up for all three and receive an incredible bonus cook book with a value of $30.00. Space is limited to 5 people per class. So don’t hesitate, as the spaces do fill up fast. Email Timothy for more information or to register. timothy@cornerstonesofhealth.ca Craniosacral therapy is a rapidly growing healing modality springing up in health centres all over the planet. Many people have heard of Craniosacral Therapy, but few actually know what craniosacral therapists do, or how they are trained. Craniosacral Therapy is an integrated, holistic health-care approach that employs gentle manual contact on the body to observe and interact with the patient’s craniosacral system. So, what exactly is the craniosacral system?
The term craniosacral describes a system of motion that cycles between the bones in our head (cranial bones) and the base of our spine (the sacrum). This motion, which has been measured using infra-red devices, is demonstrated by subtle movements in the joints (called sutures) between the bones of the skull. It occurs as a response to the flow of spinal fluid as it is produced in the brain and travels down the brainstem to the sacrum and cycles back up again. Craniosacral practitioners and a growing number of scientists recognize the craniosacral system as a primary physiological system that regulates and distributes self-healing mechanisms of the body.
Working with the craniosacral system can be beneficial to treat a variety of acute physiological ailments from whiplash due to car accidents, head injuries, to joint and nerve damage. However, it is not limited to treating solely physical injuries.
Frequently, after traumatic accidents, illnesses or emotional crises, emotional patterns are retained in the tissues of the body. This phenomenon, often referred to as ‘tissue memory’ has been studied extensively by science and is a well known factor in organ transplants. Qualified craniosacral therapists are trained in trauma resolution and are skilled at creating a safe emotional space in which to help people release tension associated with difficult life experiences such as psychological, physical or emotional distress.
With life experiences as complex as these, it is important that health care consumers know they are in the hands of practitioners who are sufficiently trained and capable of acting as allies in a journey towards health and recovery. What is involved in the training of a Craniosacral Therapist? The Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America (CSTNA) is a central governing body that regulates the registration process of certified craniosacral therapists and provides accountability for their practices. In order to gain registration, a practitioner must complete approximately 3 consecutive years of training under the supervision of a teacher registered by the association. Training includes anatomy of the central nervous system and human skeletal system, an approach to trauma resolution, practitioner dialogue, and the methodology of assessing and working with the craniosacral system towards recovery. In addition to in- class training, practitioners must, complete a comprehensive thesis, a minimum of 150 practice sessions and attain above 70% on a standardized examination. In order to ensure that you are with a qualified therapist, ask if they have a registration number, or look for the ®RCST beside their name on business cards or certification papers. They should be open to a dialogue with you about how they work and be willing to empower you to understand and participate in your healing process. **Emily Anastassiadis is a registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist who has recently joined the team of practitioners at Cornerstones of Health.
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