By Lisa Torbert – MS, CADC, Owner, Massage Therapist, QRA Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, pH Testing, Nutritional Healing

At massage & Reflexology of Delaware, what sets us apart from ordinary massage is:

• Our focus on providing a superior therapeutic experience.

• Our approach is personal and customized.

• Our highly trained and qualified massage therapists work with you to meet your individual needs, whether it’s to provide relief from pain, tension, or stress, or simply to relax and feel your best.

Quality, integrity and “Exceptional Client Care” are never an accident. We focus exclusively on providing you the highest quality pain relief and stress management services available in this area. For over two decades, we have helped so many people like you get real relief from pain and discomfort, with extraordinary results. Our approach is personalized massage therapy not cookie-cutter massage therapy.

“What a great Mother’s Day present! My massage with Jenn was way better than flowers. I always walk out of Massage & Reflexology of Delaware pain and stress free. The atmosphere is just perfection. Thanks for offering excellence!”
~ Karen (Newark)

Distinctions in Standards of Excellence

Massage and Reflexology of Delaware is Delaware’s only Nationally Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork practice and is an (NCBTMB) Center of Excellence. Massage and Reflexology of Delaware has achieved this distinction by upholding the profession’s ideal measure of excellence and professionalism while promoting the highest professional standards in massage therapy, keeping current in professional training and working in an ethical, client centered atmosphere.

We are 1 of only 14 Centers of Excellence in the United States!

My last 90 minute massage with Heather was so excellent that it felt like my pain was melting away on the table… it will be hard to go back to 60 minute appointments again! Thank you for always leaving me wanting more!”   ~ Julie (Greenville)

Our Signature “Fusion Massage Therapy”

Since stress can translate in different ways for different people (from aches and pains, to muscle tension, to both physical and emotional exhaustion), massage can actually help our body and mind de-stress. Explore our exclusive techniques (called Fusion Massage Therapy), and discover how thousands of clients, just like you, have used our therapy as a successful alternative to other forms of treatment. Developed by our owner, this therapy may use several different techniques during your session. Your neck may need one technique and your low back may respond better to a different one. Fusion Massage Therapy provides relief as well as, if not better than, medication for many ailments, including but not limited to:

• Fibromyalgia

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Long hours hunched over
(dental or administrative assistant)

• Repetitive lifting (child care, manual labor)

• Increased susceptibility to immune dysfunction

• Pre-Joint Replacement Therapy

• Insomnia

• Athletic/exercise-related injury or pain

“Terry Meyer is an Angel! My life was changed forever with her God-given talent with massage. I am a fibromyalgia sufferer and for years I went from therapist to therapist until I found Terry. After going to Terry exclusively for almost 4 years, she recommended one of her other therapists, Maryann Summers, who has successfully treated my condition with Myofascial Release with amazing results. I highly recommend Terry and her staff for those who suffer with chronic pain. Did I mention it’s affordable?”   ~ Regina (Newark)

Our Therapists must be proficient in many techniques to relieve Soft Tissue/Muscle pain & stress, reduce inflammation and increase range of motion and are continually educated & tested on this knowledge.

Reflexology

Reflexology is a compression/release technique used to restore, maintain and enhance the health and well-being of the entire body. It is a natural, drugless way of stimulating and increasing the circulation to all the internal organs, while inducing a “relaxation response” that promotes the body’s innate aptitude for health.

What to Expect

Your therapy will include:

• Customized treatment plan that will give you relief from pain at every appointment.

• Ongoing evaluations to modify your treatment, as needed.

• Stretching and a hot/cold pain therapy plan to use at home.

Flat Fee Pricing & No Tipping Policy

• 90 Minutes — $95

• 60 Minutes — $65

• 45 Minutes — $50

• 30 Minutes — $35

• 1 Hour Synergy Massage — $95
(2 Massage Therapists)

• No Memberships, Tips or Hassles

Gift Cards available in any monetary value and fees are by session length, not technique.
Instant Gift Certificates available on our site:  www.MassageAndReflexologyOfDelaware.com

Call or email to schedule your appointment. “New Client Discount Coupon” on site.

Mon.-Fri 10am-6:30pm

Saturday 10am-4:00pm

(302)633-4035

mandrofde@comcast.net

1601 Milltown Road #15, Wilmington, DE 19808

302.633.4035  •  www.MassageAndReflexologyOfDelaware.com

By Melissa Walker, L.M.T

Thai Yoga Massage is a beautiful and powerful combination of massage, acupressure, stretching, twisting, energy work and meditation, all rolled into one experience. Thai Yoga Massage aims at stimulating the flow of energies within the body, to achieve a state of harmony and balance for optimum health.

In a Thai Yoga Massage session, yoga postures are used with gentle stretching and pressure to open the energy lines. The therapist applies pressure to marma points (a juncture on the body where two or more types of tissue meet, such as muscles, veins, ligaments, bones or joints) along the energy meridians, using her hands, feet and elbows. Together these actions result in a comprehensive, full body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically.

As thoughts and feelings are completely intertwined in the fabric of the body, Thai Yoga Massage sometimes initiates the release of emotions. With a focus on balanced breathing, even muscular engagement and uniform stretching, Thai Yoga Massage can clear unresolved feelings while releasing muscular tension

Most clients leave a Thai Yoga Massage session feeling relaxed and invigorated; stretched and soothed. The beauty of Thai Yoga Massage is how balanced you feel after the session. When we connect with our bodies, minds and spirits through these ancient healing arts we’re reminded that good health, vitality and joy are our birthrights!

A Thai Yoga session is done on a floor with the recipient fully dressed in comfortable clothing. No oil or cream is used.

If you are ready to stretch the layers of your body and soul, contact Kaya Wellness & Yoga today!

For more information or to schedule an appointment,
call 302-227-3450.
Visit us online at
KayaWellnessCenter.com

Testimonial:
“It had been 15 years since my last Thai Massage, and I guess I didn’t realize how stiff my body had become. I am a very active 60-something male, and I also go for regular deep tissue massages weekly. But when Melissa started stretching my body with complete confidence she totally put me at ease, and I walked away from my first Thai Massage knowing that I will be back. I have high expectations when it comes to any type of body work, so for me to say it was better than the one I received in Thailand is saying something.”
~RK, Bethany Beach, DE

Melissa Walker, LMT offers Thai Massage, Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Reflexology at Kaya Wellness & Yoga in Rehoboth Beach, DE.

Melissa began her journey into the healing arts at a young age. She was always fascinated with alternative therapies and medicines that treated the person as a whole rather than treating just the “symptoms”.  Melissa soon discovered massage and the ongoing list of benefits that came from it. She knew that was a path she wanted to take. In 2003 she graduated from a 500 hour program at the National Massage Therapy Institute.
Continuing her journey she was privileged to learn the ancient Vedic art of Thai yoga massage which brings together her two loves, massage and yoga. Melissa approaches massage with a healing intention and believes that As thoughts and feelings are completely intertwined in the fabric of the body, Massage sometimes initiate the release of emotions and can clear unresolved feelings while releasing muscular tension. Melissa offers integrative massage and Thai yoga massage tailoring each session to meet the needs of her clients.

Bored with your Treadmill? Try Dancing!

It is the Best Cure for Two Left Feet

And…Maybe a Possible Remedy for So Much More

Why ballroom dancing?  Let me share a bit of my personal experience.  Attending my very first ballroom dance class well over a dozen years ago, I found myself in a situation where I felt shy, awkward and unsure that I really wanted to pursue this activity.  I struggled to find my place in this new arena.  Patient teachers, repetition, and a stick to it attitude helped me gain confidence.  I find I now hold my head higher, dress differently and walk with greater assurance.  I want the same for my students.  I really like to see the light in their eyes when they find joy in movement. My goal is the same; teach, encourage, equip students to experience and enjoy the Gifts of Dance. Including Physical, Mental, & Social Benefits

“Dance is a very powerful drug Mr. Keane. If embraced judiciously, it can exorcise demons, access deep seated emotions, and color your life in joyous shades of brilliant magenta that you never knew existed. But, one must shoulder its challenges with intrepid countenance if one is ever to reap its rewards.”     ~ From the 2005 Movie: Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing and Charm School

Dance raises our self esteem.  Learning to move as one with a partner requires a knowledge of frame and how we move together.  By working on this we develop better posture, poise, and balance and so very much more can happen once we take up this incredible hobby.

Just a Few Studies That Confirm the Physical Benefits of Dancing

Dance and Alzheimer’s disease

The Einstein Aging Study, summarized in the June 19, 2003 New England Journal of Medicine. The results of the study indicate that ballroom dancing helps prevent dementia.

A group of 469 men and women were studied between the years 1980 and 2001. Each member gave details about participation in six brain stimulating hobbies; reading, writing for pleasure, doing crosswords, playing musical instruments, taking part in group discussions and playing board games and 11 physical activities including: ballroom dancing, team sports, swimming and bicycling.

The researchers found no significant association between physical activities and the risk of dementia – except for ballroom dancing. The amazing 76% risk reduction from frequent participation in ballroom dancing by 130 avid dancers was the highest score of all hobbies and physical activities measured in the study.

Dr. Joe Verghese, assistant professor of neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, New York, offered the theory that the requirements of ballroom dancing: remembering the steps, moving in precise time to the music and adapting to the movements of one’s partner – are mentally demanding exercises. Ballroom dancing offers both physical and mental stimulation.

Try Dancing for Heart Health

A study conducted by medical researchers in Italy found that people with mild to moderate heart failure who took up waltzing improved their heart health, their breathing and their quality of life significantly more than those who exercised by bicycling or walking on a treadmill.

The dancers reported many benefits of dancing: slightly better results for sleep, mood, and their ability to have sex, pursue hobbies and do housework than the group that followed more traditional cardiac rehab.

Dancing allows you to work at your fitness level, increasing speed and footwork as your strength and stamina improve. Other benefits of dancing for health include:

• Using more of your muscle groups for overall toning

• Improving balance, which can help you avoid falling injuries

• Reducing stress

• Improving your social life and making new friends

• Having fun and feeling young

• Using Oxygen more efficiently

• Patients stuck to their programs longer.

According to Elliott M. Antman, MD, a heart specialist at Harvard Medical School, “Dancing appears to be an attractive and fun way for heart failure patients to get their exercise,” Antman said. “I highly recommend it.”

Tango Classes Put Parkinson’s Patients a Step Ahead

From a study published in the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy.

Researchers at the Washington University in St. Louis medical school compared the effects of Argentine tango lessons and exercise classes on the functional mobility of 19 Parkinson’s patients. The patients were randomly assigned to do 20 one-hour tango classes or group strength and exercise sessions designed for Parkinson’s patients and the elderly.

All the patients were assessed prior to the start of these activities and after they completed the sessions. The dance classes included stretching, balance exercises, tango-style walking, footwork patterns, experimenting of timing of steps, and dance with and without a partner. By the end of the sessions, both groups showed significant improvements in standard tests designed to measure mobility. People in the tango group showed more improvement in balance than those in the exercise group.

“This type of therapy looks to be superior to what is currently offered,” Researcher Madeline E. Hackney, a pre-doctoral trainee in movement science, said in a prepared statement. “The quality of life improved in these patients because of the social aspect of dancing.”

By Diane E. Heck, LMT

Spring is about balance ~ the light and the dark, seeds and hopes that had lay dormant for months are now bursting forth in bright color and newness. As we begin planning and creating our outdoor natural delights, let’s reflect and churn our inner garden ~ our belly, our gut, our sacred soul  ~ to be able to live, love and dance our journeys on an optimal level.
The Japanese call the abdomen the “Hara,” the vital center of life. When we are feeling unfocused and off center, what are we really saying?  The abdomen holds so many important aspects of our lives – our organs, intestines and digestion processes, our 2nd and 3rd chakra – our sexual selves and our place of power and self-esteem, the aorta and vena cava that bring blood flow to and from the heart, and muscles and fascia that hold everything together.  With all these systems operating in one place, it is no wonder we become unbalanced. And with a poor diet, lack of exercise and deep breathing and the feelings of shame and disgust put upon our sweet belly, no matter if it is curvy or flat, this area becomes stagnant and sad. And soon, dysfunction becomes the norm.
We also, on an unconscious level, build up armor around the abdomen. When we do not fully process a trauma in our lives, we push it out of our mind and heart to dwell down in our gut. This further complicates all the wonderful energy and nutrients and flow that our body needs. Center and balance the abdomen and people become more focused and able to direct their lives in a fully functional way.
The Mayan culture and truly all-indigenous tribes used a manual technique of some sort to keep the belly centered. They knew the importance of working to keep our vital centers anchored in good energy flow for greater healing of the individual and the greater good of society.
Tourmaline Body Therapy (TBT), developed by my teacher Mary Anderson, LMT, is an interactive treatment that works to release the rigid imbalances of the belly and other muscles of the body that are directly linked to unresolved issues and past traumas, physical and psychological.  She incorporated the ideas of Wilhelm Reich, a 20th century psychoanalyst, who was the first to identify character structure – reactions to the person’s trauma and rejected emotions.  These character traits are maintained in place by body armor. These aspects of the personality, unexamined, become rigid states as opposed to flexible choices.
Clients find better range of motion, a detoxifying experience, weight loss, and a true feeling of lightness as toxins and stuck emotional patterns are released.  Fertility is enhanced and a lessening of menopause symptoms is reported. As always, each client will have her or his own personal response but everyone leaves

the ritual with a new sense of themselves and their power in the world.
Tourmaline is a gemstone that aids the body in releasing what it no longer needs. It comes in many different colors and varieties, and its use on the body is not only transformative but also inspirational.  It is said that tourmaline dispels fear and negativity, calms the nerves, gives inspiration and dispels grief. It brings balance to relationships and sensuality is heightened. It also brings more tranquil sleep and ease to lymphatic diseases. In this special treatment, the tourmaline

stones themselves and special tourmaline essences made for each particular body segment or chakra area are used.
In my Mermaid Massage studio at Kaya Wellness, I am offering these 90-minute, life-changing Tourmaline Body Therapy sessions for only $100 (a $145 value) during the spring to help us all burst forth in the brightest of colors to better our community and the world. After a thorough intake form, we will consult and individualize the treatment that consists of massage, breathing, sounding and energy release. Please call me directly at 302-448-5206 to schedule and answer any questions.
Accept your self and your body every day along the journey. Blessed be.

For more information or to schedule an appointment,
call 302-227-3450.
Visit us online at
KayaWellnessCenter.com

Testimonials:

“After the treatment (TBT), it felt like I no longer had an abdomen. All the pain and tightness and stress there had lifted. I was light.”
~Gabrielle F., Rehoboth

“I have been on a path for the past 9 months to reduce my weight, eat healthier, thereby getting my insulin resistance under control.  Like most sufferers of a pre-diabetic diagnosis, I carry my weight in my lower abdominal area.  Tourmaline Body Therapy helped tremendously in eliminating toxins and reducing the adipose tissue around my abdomen. For those of you on a weight reduction program or going through a routine detoxification or cleansing, I highly recommend this treatment.”
~Chela H., Lewes

Publisher’s Note:
Diane is an incredible bodyworker. She combined a body scrub, then a wonderful seaweed wrap, and finally a warm oil massage. It was so relaxing that I fell asleep, and my skin felt like velvet. I can’t wait to go again. Thanks, Diane

Diane E. Heck LMT, NCTMB, LE, Reiki Master. Diane has been facilitating healing through massage & bodywork for over 15 years. Specializing in a combination of cranial sacral therapy, reiki, reflexology & a little bit of magic & intuition, she individualizes each session to be a blissful wave of sensuality and deep stress relief. Fibromyalgia & Fertility sessions are a key part of her practice. Diane also brings relaxing, rejuvenating facials & body treatments to Kaya. Diane is thrilled that she will becoming a mother soon!

By: Heather Shafer, CYT

“Whether you think you can or think you can’t – you are right.”     ~Henry Ford

Aerial Yoga looks intimidating & complicated to most people. The most common reason that someone does not try this new style of yoga is that they think they cannot do it, or they are not ready for it just yet. They want to get stronger or more flexible first.

Take the time to dive in and you will find that VaihAyasa Aerial Yoga is one of the best ways to find a connection with your body, to build strength and flexibility, and to create space and movement in the body. Once students get started with VaihAyasa, they usually find that it is not so intimidating at all: in fact they tend to find it fun, relaxing, and oh so yummy!

Vaihayasa Aerial Yoga allows practitioners to sink into their practice more quickly, to deepen stretches, to find proper alignment naturally, and to reap the benefits of inversions without strain on the joints of the body. You will find that your mind clears, shifting to become open, aware, present.

You don’t have to be young or flexible to do Aerial Yoga. One of the things I love most about teaching VaihAyasa Aerial Yoga is the quick progress that can be seen in students alignment, strength, & flexibility. For instance, Reverse Namaste (or prayer hands behind your back), is a pose that no matter how many times I tried in my regular practice, I was not able to get fully into. The support of the fabric and the space created in my shoulders from my aerial practice helped me fully into this mudra (even without the fabric) within 5 times of practicing it.

Another reason I enjoy Aerial Yoga is that no matter what physical limitations a student may enter the room with (sciatica issues, shoulder strain, broken wrist), there are always adaptations that can be made to allow the student to create movement and space in the body. The ability to surrender into postures makes it the perfect way to create more flexibility naturally, and gives the practitioner a chance to feel support where the body needs it.

Why Should You Try VaihAyasa Aerial Yoga?

-decompress the neck & spine

-proper alignment naturally, gravity assisted

-less pressure on hands, neck & shoulders

-allows gravity to deepen stretches (relax into holdings)

-enhance, deepen, & advance your floor practice

-achieve more advanced postures while being supported

-experience the benefits of inversions without risk of injury to neck or spine

-gain a new perspective on the body’s alignment & movement

-move more fluidly

-breath-based, allowing you to take advantage of the opening created

-feel grounded as you fly

-safety & fun

Are you asking yourself, what am I waiting for? Wherever your starting point, you will find yourself deepening into postures, while you create space and health in your body with Aerial Yoga. So, dive in and know that “You Can.”

“Yoga is about clearing away whatever is in us that prevents our living in the most full and whole way. With yoga, we become aware of how and where we are restricted — in body, mind, and heart — and how gradually to open and release these blockages.
As these blockages are cleared, our energy is freed. We start to feel more harmonious, more at one with ourselves. Our lives begin to flow — or we begin to flow more in our lives.”

~Cybele Tomlinson

VaihAyasa Aerial Yoga classes are regularly offered at Kaya Wellness & Yoga, Rehoboth Beach, DE, and at Kaya Aerial Yoga, in Olde City Philadelphia.

Publisher’s Note:

“When I first thought about taking Aerial Yoga I was assuming that it would be hard, and that there was no way that I could do any of it (I am almost 60 yrs. old). I also assumed that I had to be really strong and limber. I was totally wrong: From the very beginning it was fun, enjoyable, & allowed me to go in to yoga posses that I never had been able to do in regular floor yoga. As the old saying goes.. ‘Try It, You’ll Like It’ .. I promise.”  ~PJ, Lewes, DE

Aerial Yoga Teacher Training

Aerial Yoga Teacher Training

Learn to teach one of the fastest growing yoga styles.
Aerial Yoga Teacher Training registration is now open for Level I – May 11-14, 2012 & Level II – June 8-11, 2012

at the Philadelphia Kaya Aerial Studio.

Kaya Wellness & Yoga | 301 Rehoboth Avenue | Rehoboth Beach, DE

& Kaya Aerial Yoga | 225 Quarry St. | Philadelphia, PA

www.KayaWellnessCenter.com

302-227-3450 | info@kayawellnesscenter.com

Enter Kaya to open your practice & still your mind….

Allow your true colors to blossom.

One of the services I offer to my clients is a grocery store tour.

It’s hard enough to know what to eat, let alone navigate the boundless choices at the market, so my experience as a regular person AND a licensed nutritionist enable me to assist individuals with what can be a daunting undertaking. So where does one begin?

First things first, take an inventory.
Before you leave the house, check the cabinets, frig, and pantry to see which foods you need. Next, plan your menus for the week. Knowing what you and your family are going to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner ahead of time will save you valuable time and money.

Second, bring a list.
That way you will get what you need, and be less apt to purchase items on impulse (which tend to be high in fat, sugar, sodium, and calories). It helps if you organize the list into the different areas of the store (i.e. frozen foods, dairy, produce, canned goods, meats, breads). This is a great way to get the older kids involved by giving them each an area to shop.

Third, don’t shop on an empty stomach.
If you can, eat a meal before you go, or grab a granola bar to munch on the way.

Fourth, shop around the perimeter of the store.
Foods in the center of the store tend to be more processed then those items found on the outer aisles, such as fruits and veggies, dairy, fresh meats, fish, and seafood.

Fifth, don’t forgo frozen!
It can be even fresher than fresh. Frozen fruits and veggies are harvested at the peak of ripeness and flash frozen to seal in nutrients. Fresh can be exposed to less than ideal handling, shipping and storage conditions, and can lose additional nutrients while exposed to light on grocery store shelves.

Sixth, contrary to popular belief, canned goods can be good!
Don’t be afraid to use canned beans, veggies, and tomato sauce. Just rinse beans and veggies in a colander to remove up to 40% of the sodium, and look for low sodium or no-added salt items.

Lastly, bring your smart phone along for the ride.

There are some great apps that can help you save money, eat healthier, and more! Some of my favorites include “ShopWell”, an app that lets you customize your food selections based on your gender, age, activity level, like and dislikes, allergies and intolerances, specific nutrients you prefer, and additives you don’t. With “Fooducate”, just scan a product’s bar code with your iPhone, and this app will give you the item’s “grade” (“A” for excellent, “F” for put it back on the shelf!), calories per servings, and quick hits on the product’s pros and cons. “GoodFoodNearYou” allows Android users to find healthy food when they are on the go by using GPS technology; the app identifies your location, and then presents you with the healthiest selections from menus at nearby restaurants.

Lisa Harkins is a Registered Dietitian and the owner of Ideal Nutrition and Fitness. She consults for Quest Fitness located in the Village of Five Points in Lewes. Quest Fitness is a full-service fitness facility offering personal training, fitness classes, spinning, yoga, pilates, nutritional counseling, youth camps, and seasonal kayak tours, rentals and sales.

Visit www.questfitnesskayak.com for more information.

Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN

Ideal Nutrition and Fitness LLC

P.O. Box 684, Lewes, DE 19958

Phone: 302-388-2856

Email: lisa@idealnutritionandfitness.com

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