Synergy Healing Arts Center & Massage School, Inc.

717-794-5778 or 1-877-372-6617

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Group Spa Massage

We do massage groups with advanced notice:  retirements, birthdays, weddings and promotions, etc.

30 min. spa massage $50

60 min. spa massage $65

90 min. spa massage $85

Cash, Credit or Debit cards accepted

Please call our toll free number 877-372-6617 or

717-794-5778 for information and reservations

 

 

Group Spa Massage Packages

Synergy meditation garden day pass includes use of labyrinth, heated pool with lap lane, hot tub, outdoor shower, meditation tree circle with waterfall and fish pond. (weather permitting)

 

 

 

 

Meditation Garden at Synergy

 

Come away with us for a time without stress or tension a time to relax and nurture your body & soul. Spa Therapy is the perfect union of nature and touch. Escape from stress and anxious tiredness into a calm state of awareness and balance - a state of health

 

 

FISH POND AT SYNERGY

European Facial, Therapeutic Massage, Hot Tub -3 Hours $115

Please call our toll free number 1-800-823-9701 or 717-794-0029 for information and reservations...


Host your civic organization meeting at Synergy (up to 20 individuals). Synergy will provide a speaker (topic of your choice) and a seated massage for all by qualified massage therapists.  

The perfect gift for the bride and her attending ladies

●   Full Body Massage, Hot Tub, Therapeutic Massage

 "Wedding Couples Massage" - Side-by-side simultaneous massages!

●   Bride & Groom or Mother & Father of the Bride & Groom

Please call 877-372-6617 or 717-794-5778

THE GARDENS AT SYNERGY

Overnight accommodations with the CASCADE INN

Appointments must be pre-paid and are available year round even during regular massage school vacations. (Massage therapists are certified graduates of Synergy Healing Arts Center and Massage School).  

The use of massage therapy is increasing because:

1.  It enhances  your health

2.  People seek massage for relief of stress, aches and pains, muscle soreness, stiffness and spasms.

3.  Massage Therapists are skilled professionals who have specific training, experience and credentials in the soft tissue manipulation

4.  75% of Primary Care Physicians and Family Practitioners say they would send their patients to pursue Massage Therapy as a complement to medical treatment. 1

5.  HMO members using Complementary and Alternative Medicine services rate their satisfaction extremely high. 2

6.  84 of this country's 125 Medical Schools including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Georgetown and Johns Hopkins now offer courses in Alternative Medicine. 3

7.  Today, Massage Therapy is an important component of physical Therapy, Sports Medicine and some Nursing Practices.  4

1. "The Landmark Report on Public perceptions of Alternative Care."

2.  "First Retrospective Member survey on HMO," St Anthony's Alternative Medicine Integration & Coverage

3.  "The Rosenthal Center, Columbia University, New York City NY."

4.  "Public Attitudes Toward Massage Study."  Caravas Opinion Research Corporations International

An increasing number of research studies show massage:

  • Reduces Heart Rate

  • Lowers Blood Pressure

  • Increases Blood Circulation

  • Increases Lymph Flow

  • Relaxes Muscles

  • Improves Range of Motion

  • Increases Endorphins

Contrary to popular belief, Massage Therapy does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak inactive muscles and thus partially compensate for the lack of exercise and inactivity resulting from illness or injury.  People with the following conditions have reported that Therapeutic Massage has lessened or relived many of their symptoms:

  • Arthritis

  • Asthma

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Chronic and Acute Pain

  • Circulatory Problems

  • Gastrointestinal Disorders

  • Headaches

  • Immune Function Disorders

  • Insomnia

  • Myofascial Pain

  • Sports Injuries

  • TMJ Dysfunction

This is only a small list of conditions that Massage Therapy can help with.  To see a more complete list you can visit the AMTA web site at www.amtamassage.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEALING ARTS CENTER SERVICES

 

Synergy Professional Massage Program

30 minutes = $30

60 minutes = $45

90 minutes = $65

120 minutes = $90

Scheduled appointments must be pre-paid call Synergy on our toll-free 800 number 1-877-372-6617 or 717-794-5778 or email massage@synergymassage.edu

Download our "Confidential Health History" Form

and please sign our Client Agreement Form

We accept Visa and MasterCard, debit cards, cash and Gift Certificates.

Appointments are scheduled during our business office hours Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm.  We miss you when you don't show up for  your schedule appointment!  In respect for the schedule of our therapists and other clients, we require 24-hour notice to cancel or reschedule your appointment.  This give us the opportunity to schedule someone else who may need that time.  Thank you for your cooperation and consideration.  we look forward to seeing you!

COMPLIMENTARY PRACTITIONERS:

Marie Cristofoletti, LMT – Synergy Graduate Class of 2002

Marie has maintained both her National Certification and Maryland massage license since 2002. She has studied Reiki I & II, Thai Massage, Trager, Flower Essences & Muscle Kinesiology, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Face Toning Massage as well as a variety of advanced course in Medical Massage for the knees, hips, and shoulders. Marie does both swedish relaxation massage and medical massage for acute and chronic pain. Marie integrates a strong energetic connection along with appropriate manual pressure as requested by the client.

Vera Mackey, CMT- Synergy Graduate Class of 2008

Vera specializes in customizing each massage session to fit the individual needs of the client. She can do Swedish relaxation massage as well as medical massage for acute or chronic pain. If a client is in pain she will visually assess posture and the daily usage of the body at work and play to understand the muscles that are out of balance. To assist with continued improvement the client will be given exercise or ergonomic tips to prevent re-injury. Vera has also studied Reiki I & II and plans to complete her Reiki studies as well as continue to study advanced medical and relaxation massage techniques

Katrina Martindale, CMT – Synergy Graduate Class of 2008

Katrina is a Registered Massage Therapist in Maryland. She maintains her National Certification both as a Massage Therapist and a Reflexologist. Katrina has been doing reflexology since 2003 as an independent contractor and as a contracted Reflexologist at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She also is certified in Aromatherapy.  Clients find therapy with Katrina an experience that is difficult to find in any other professional bodyworker as she integrates massage, reflexology and aromatherapy therapeutically for health and well being.

Dru Tresselt, LMT: Synergy Graduate Class of 2009

Dru holds a National certificate in massage and is a Massage Therapist in Maryland.  She enjoys helping to facilitate balance and harmony within each client as he or she receives massage. Through relaxation in Swedish massage, therapeutic bodywork, deep tissue techniques and stretching, each individual can experience the flow of his or her body’s healthy, natural rhythm. Dru’s focus is to provide quality, individualized massage to her clients incorporating a variety of bodywork modalities. Additional specialties for Dru are personal fitness training and yoga. She is an ACE (American Council on Exercise) Certified Personal Trainer and a Yoga Alliance, 200 hour, Registered Yoga Teacher. Her training as a yoga teacher is through the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and she maintains a membership with the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association.

Cancellation Policy:
A 24-hour notice is to be given to your Therapist. Each Therapist has their own "missed appointment" policy. Please check with your Therapist.

Certified professional massage sessions barely above student clinic fees!  Many of our Student Clinic clients find that they can not get an appointment regularly because there are just not enough spots for everyone, or when the school is on vacation during the summer and over the Christmas holiday when there is no Student Clinic.  This Professional program will be staffed by massage therapists who are certified graduates of Synergy Healing Arts Center & Massage School and our clients will be able to call and make appointments any time and as many times during the month as they wish, and all for a very competitive, affordable price. The popularity of massage for preventive health is making this possible!  Research now shows that up to 90% of all disease is directly related to STRESS!  Research shows that individuals who get regular massage are the HEALTHIEST in America!



SPECIALTY PRACTITIONERS

Margie Schaeffer, M.Ed., CMT  Call Margie direct at (717) 226-2762

Margie is founder and director of Synergy Healing Arts Center and Massage School in Blue Ridge Summit, PA since 1996, a National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body (NCBTMB) work certified massage therapist since 1992, massage therapist since 1990, NCBTMB national continuing education provider since 1999, nationally certified double degreed educator for 31 years specializing in curriculum development, certified Upledger CranioSacral therapist, PA Chapter American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Volunteer Rotunda Chair Massage Coordinator, past National Collegiate Athletic Association and Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, National Gymnastic committee member/collegiate coach & semi-professional modern dancer. She has instructed hydrotherapy & ergonomics at both the Mid-Atlantic AMTA regional massage conference and at the World Massage Festival. Her latest endeavors are to publish for the field of massage therapy and to re-open her private practice in medical massage working in 15-minute clothed sessions with soft tissue orthopedic conditions. Margie’s fees are less than most physical therapist co-pays resulting in affordable soft-tissue direct pay.

Fees:  15 minutes = $20     30 minutes = $40

           45 minutes = $60     1 hour  =  $80

20% discount for seniors age 65+ and CMT/LMT's

These quick-fix sessions include treatment through minimum clothing. Please come prepared to disrobe to shorts for lower extremity work and t-shirts for upper extremity conditions. Home therapy and exercises will be included in the treatment time. All major credit cards accepted.

Dr. Scott Becker, DPM, CHt. (240) 423-2619

 

Certified Hypnotherapist. Certified with the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association

Hypnotherapy helps you use your subconscious mind to see your situation from a different perspective.  The new perspective affords you an opportunity to change things in your life that you desire to change. 

 

This use of the subconscious occurs when your conscious critical thinking mind is bypassed, bypassing the doubts and fears that inhibit the change you are seeking.

The bypass occurs when you use your imagination.  To open up communication with the subconscious, we encourage you to use subconscious mental processes to imagine sights, sounds, smells, tastes, tactile feelings, emotional feelings, stories, and memories.

 

During the process of creating these imaginings the conscious mind is bypassed, bringing the subconscious mind to the surface.  With you subconscious mind engaged in this way you are more able to instill desired behavior patterns, and create new habits to replace the old habit you no longer desire.  Creating these imaginings is the process by which you can create a new you.

 

Imagination is the language of the subconscious and it is powered by emotion.  For example, you imagine yourself as a non-smoker and you empower this image of yourself into being, with the emotional desire to make it happen.

 

This is how the magic happens.  All hypnosis is self hypnosis.  You cannot be made to do anything you do not strongly want to do.  Hypnotherapy is a self help modality and the hypnotherapist is simply a guide

 

Meeting You Where You Are"

Smoking Cessation, Weight Control, Stress Reduction, Self Hypnosis, Chronic problems or illnesses, Bad habits, Phobias, PLR. Insomnia.

email sbhypnotherapy@aol.com  web site www.sbhypnotherapy.vpweb.com

 

 

SALLY GARBER (717) 794-2144 or (717) 658-4607 email: sallygarber@comcast.net

Sally Garber is a certified colon hydrotherapist and provides colon hydrotherapy (or colonics/colon cleansing) at her clinic at Synergy.  Sally trained in Mechanicsburg, Pa in 1995, then went to San Antonio, Texas in 2000 for the full training to become a certified colon hydrotherapy with I-ACT (International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy). She is also National Board Certified for Colon Hydrotherapy, a Certified Body Ecologist by Donna Gates, a Certified Natural Health Professional, and has completed many other health related education classes including nursing assistant.  She started her business in August, 2000 and. specializes in privacy-oriented, safe and gentle colon cleansing using warm, filtered water. She also uses some essential oils (with client consent) for relaxation of the body, along with nutritional/digestive care counseling. Colon hydrotherapy soothes and tones the colon, helping it to eliminate more completely, and this supports a healthy immune system, therefore, cleansing the colon is vital to your health. Sally listens to clients, answers questions and helps them relax and enjoy their detox experience.

Reading material is available at Synergy to educate clients, and informational DVDs on a TV screen can be watched if desired. When the client feels comfortable or wants to be alone, Sally will be close by and can be reached by a call button. The equipment is easy to use and is FDA approved.

For more information clients may be interested in reading the book "HEALTH Begins In The COLON" by Dr.Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN. 

 

Bob Hunter (877) 335-3365,  MFA, Awareness Through Movement® Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner & Functional Integration®  since 1994.  Feldenkrais®:  Awareness Through Movement® group classes. Bob is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner.  The Feldenkrais Method is an educational system which uses movement to bring about improved functioning. It consists of gentle exploratory movement sequences organized around a specific human function, (i.e. reaching, bending, and walking.) with the intention of increasing awareness of multiple possibilities of action. Move with greater comfort and flexibility; reduce tension and pain by utilizing a series of guided, easy-to-do movements.  Beneficial for those of all degrees of ability. Bob is available for private individualized Functional Integration® lessons, as well as group Awareness Through Movement® classes.    For more information about the Feldenkrais Method visit the Feldenkrais Guild website:  www.feldenkrais.com  Call Bob at (717) 328-2363. 

Easier Gardening with the Feldenkrais® Method of Awareness through Movement

Have a green thumb without an aching back!!

Experience the joy of gardening and feel great too!

 

 

ALICIA SMITH, A.S.B., NCTMB, CMT  (717) 357-3453

Alicia  is the owner of ALICIA SMITH Energy & Bodywork and is a nationally certified massage therapist, Reiki practitioner and Brain therapist.  She has a private practice at 304 York St in Gettysburg and now at Synergy Healing Arts Center.  She integrates and specializes in Therapeutic Massage, Reiki energy healing and Brain Therapy – a craniosacral fascial therapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults.  Alicia has been a 2nd level Reiki practitioner since 2002 and a massage therapist since 2004 graduating from Pennsylvania Myotherapy Institute in 2005.  In 2008, she completed Brain Therapy training with Dr. Barry Gillespie at the Cortiva Institute School of Muscle Therapy at their King of Prussia, PA location.   Most recently she finished leading a 5 year Reiki ministry.  The Reiki ministry began in 2005 as a monthly community healing night at the Fairfield Mennonite Church.  In August 2006, Alicia branched out to start a community healing night at St. James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg.  The purpose of this free ministry is to educate the public about holistic healing and energy practices and to give people a chance to experience the benefits by offering free hands-on sessions.  Although the original Fairfield group no longer exists, the groups that expanded from the original continue to be well attended in Gettysburg, PA, Boiling Springs, PA and Hanover, PA.

Though currently most clients are adults, it has long been an interest of hers to work with children who have special needs such as learning issues, emotional issues, brain injuries and abuse issues.  There are many agencies dedicated to early intervention but none integrating bodywork such as massage therapy, Reiki or Brain Therapy.  She believes it would be very valuable to have this work available within school systems.

Reiki  is a very gentle hands-on holistic healing system used for thousands of years for healing the body, mind and spirit.  When our personal energy becomes blocked due to stress or illness, Reiki provides a means to recharge, realign and rebalance our energy flow promoting our natural healing process.  It is very helpful for stress and pain relief, anxiety, depression and grief issues and very supportive for those dealing with cancer either for yourself or for loved ones. www.healingyourchild.com

Brain Therapy was developed by Dr. Barry Gillespie as a specific integration of craniosacral, fascial, and TMJ-dental bodywork therapies to support brain function.   Treatment involves the gentle release of the soft tissue structures that surround the brain and attach to the sacrum.  The therapist can help the body to release these soft tissues naturally without pain, drugs or surgery and restore normal brain motion and function.   This is helpful for chronic illnesses, pain and tightness, headaches, back pain, sports injuries, head injuries, learning issues, physical and emotional issues. www.braintherapy.com

When half the world is giving massage and

 half the world is receiving massage then there will be peace