Massage Therapy

Ken Yamamoto Has practiced bodywork for over 20 years and was voted best massage therapist in Santa Barbara! Ken uses an intuitive integration of bodywork techniques (Sports, Deep Muscle, Shiatsu, Swedish, Reflexology), and specializes in long massages: 1, 1 1/2, 2 & 3 hours. Gift Certificates, introductory rates and sliding fees. Ken also offers Massage Coaching. Tel: 805.682.3456

Acupuncture

Renée Barsa, L.Ac. Licensed Acupunturist IVF Fertility Specialist Renee K. Barsa graduated from one of the oldest and most respected acupuncture schools in the nation, the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine. Her undergraduate degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Vermont provided a strong background in the sciences. She is California Board Certified, Facial Acupuncture Certified, and Nationally Licensed, as well as being a Yoga Therapist. Alongside her general practice, she also specializes in infertility and IVF treatments, and was the first acupuncturist to perform these treatments at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used systems of healing in the world. Originating at least 3,500 years ago, acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has a proven history of efficacy in re-establishing harmony and balance in the body. It involves the placement of extremely thin needles at precise acupoints, as well as other modalities such as shiatsu massage, herbal medicine, cupping, acu-electrostimulation, heat therapy, and lifestyle/nutrition counseling. The body's own healing processes are activated by these gentle, yet powerful, techniques. What can acupuncture treat? Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can treat an extensive array of conditions. The World Health Organization recognizes it to be effective for over 50 conditions, including pain syndromes (headaches, stiff neck, back pain, arthritis, sciatica, etc.), fertility, women's health, sinus infection, colds and flu, insomnia, and stress, to name just a few. Ask your practitioner if it may be suitable for your needs. Acupuncture and Assisted Reproductive Technology: In recent years, researchers have discovered the tremendous ability of acupuncture to benefit Western medical fertility treatments. A 2002 German study found that using acupuncture shortly before and after in vitro fertilization increased its efficacy by over 40%. In my clinical experience this success rate increases to approximately 60% with the use of acupuncture in the weeks preceding the embryo transfer as well. It has the potential ability to relax the uterus, prevent uterine contractions, increase blood flow to the uterus, increase the number of embryos and quality of eggs, lessen the side effects of Western drugs, and allows a women to feel more at ease throughout the IVF process. Renée K. Barsa Tel: 805.284.5680 at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center 32 E. Micheltorena St.

Religious Studies/Shamanism

Sudama Mark Kennedy, MA, Ph.D. (abd) Religious Studies/Shamanism "Sudama is a United Nations award winning healer, spiritual teacher, minister, musician, poet, and scholar..." Bar Harbor Times, August, 2005 Energy Medicine and Full Spectrum Healing: I am an intuitive healer and shaman who works with energy medicine and heart wisdom. I seem to be able to reboot people profoundly in a short period of time, in person, remotely, and/or over the phone. People are usually remarkably pain free on all levels after seeing me. Please check my website for a more comprehensive discussion of my work and testimonials. Essentially the body heals itself but a good coach can help the person over-ride the wounds and blind spots. Health is, ultimately, a choice we make; hence, my healings are also empowerments. The subconscious mind speaks to us mytho-poetically. I'm good at decoding these stories, intuiting the causes, and releasing the negative charge. My work covers the full spectrum of situations, physical, mental, emotional, psychological, spiritual and psychic. I work energetically with ancestors, disembodied relatives and beings, and can clear entities, and curses, etc $100 for a one-hour session. Healing CD's available. I'm available for live performance, and lectures. I also have a BA from Princeton in creative writing; I'm particularly articulate in teaching metaphysical material with groups, classes, etc. I play numerous trance inducing instruments and incorporate sound healing in my work. Ministerial/Shamanic Services: I marry couples into unconditional love. Relationships established in unconditional love outlast those based on trust, because, as we know, things change. $300 to preside over a ceremony you write (I can provide helpful materials) includes appropriate healing and counseling. $500 for a custom written ceremony and more in depth counseling. Land clearing, negative energy neutralization, braiding house energies (house healing) - $150 and up depending on travel distance. Sudama 805-687-4681 www.sudama.com www.sbhealingarts.com sudama2@cox.net

Massage Therapy

Kaitlin Economos, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist Kaitlin Economos is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, and has been in practice since 2003. She is a volunteer for hospice and avidly practices Yoga. She offers Deep Tissue, Swedish and Hot Stone. The sessions are tailored to meet the needs of each individual. Kaitlin uses her hands as well as her ears to listen to her clients, and provides a warm nurturing environment. Kaitlin Economos Tel: 302.381.6843 kailtineconomos@yahoo.com at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center 32 E. Micheltorena St

Massage Therapy

Paul T. Wehrman Licensed Massage Therapist "My work combines the therapeutic effectiveness of Deep Tissue Massage with the flowing, integrative qualities of Esalen Massage. Working with the body's deeper soft tissue layers through palpation and assisted stretching, chronic tension patterns and previously dense, hardened tissues are encouraged to unwind, releasing reservoirs of life energy and vitality to promote optimal functioning. This deep work is then supported with long, integrating strokes, creating an experience of deep relaxation, further facilitating the natural ability of body and mind to self heal." Paul lived and studied in-residence at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA. for 2 yrs. Along with teaching and assisting workshops at Esalen, he is also a current practitioner on staff for the Healing Arts Department. Paul T. Wehrman Tel: 805.280.5344 pwehrman@hotmail.com at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center 32 E. Micheltorena St

 

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