Charles
E. Argoff, MD
Charles E. Argoff, MD, is a Professor of Neurology at Albany Medical
College and the Director of the Comprehensive Pain Program of Albany
Medical Center.
Dr. Argoff is board certified in pain medicine and neurology and is a
member of the American Pain Society, the quality standards subcommittee of
American Academy of Neurology, International Association for the Study of
Pain, National Headache Foundation, American Society of
Neurorehabilitation, American Academy of Pain Medicine, and International
Headache Society. His research interests include the use of topical
analgesics for pain management, the use of botulinum toxin for the
pharmacologic management of chronic pain, and the development of treatment
guidelines for these and other therapies.
Dr. Argoff is the author of numerous articles that have been published in
the Journal of the American Osteopath Association, Neurosurgery, and
Neurology, among others. He serves on the editorial board of the Clinical
Journal of Pain and is a reviewer for the Journal of Pain, Journal of the
America Medical Association, Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain, and Journal
of Pain and Symptom Management. After earning his medical degree from
Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Argoff
completed a medicine internship and neurology residency at the State
University of New York at Stony Brook Medical School, followed by a
fellowship in developmental and metabolic neurology at the National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes
of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.
Patricia
Bruckenthal, PhD, APRN-BC is a Clinical Associate Professor in the
Department of Adult Health in the Stony Brook University School of
Nursing, where she has taught for more than 15 years. She is also a nurse
practitioner at the Pain and Headache Treatment Center of the North Shore/
Long Island Jewish Health Care System, Manhasset, NY. She received her
undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees at Stony Brook University. Her
doctoral degree was obtained at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
She completed her post doctorate traineeship with the Department of
Psychiatry of the Applied Behavioral Medicine Research Institute at Stony
Brook University.
Dr. Bruckenthal lectures on various pain management topics in the schools
of nursing and medicine at Stony Brook University. She is a Geriatric
Associate of the Long Island Geriatric Education Consortium at Stony Brook
and provides lectures on geriatric pain assessment and management for this
organization. She is a task force member of the pain management education
for physicians’ project for the Medical Society of the State of New York.
Dr. Bruckenthal is a co-investigator on “Coping skills training for
arthritis: An effectiveness trial”. Pilot work from this study resulted in
a NIH R01 grant. She is Principle Investigator on a study identifying
characteristics associated with nurse’s knowledge and attitudes towards
pain and a study comparing two scales to assess pain in the critically
ill, ventilated, non-verbal patient. Recent publications include
"Assessing treatment fidelity in pilot studies assist in designing
clinical trials: An illustration from a nurse practitioner community-based
intervention for pain" and “Use of Controlled Substances to Provide Pain
Relief: Principles of Safe Prescribing for the Nurse Practitioner”. She is
on the editorial board of Pain Management Nursing.
Dr. Bruckenthal has presented at numerous national conferences on pain
management issues and is a member of the Nurse Practitioner Association of
NYS, the American Pain Society, the American Society for Pain Management
Nurses, the Honor Society of Nursing, and the Eastern Nursing Research
Society.
Mary
Languirand, Ph. D., Licensed Psychologist
Mary Languirand received her PhD in clinical psychology from the State
University of New York at Buffalo. She served as Director of the
Psychology Department at Brook Lane Psychiatric Center in Hagerstown, MD,
where she developed a multidisciplinary mental health treatment program
for older adults. In 10 years of full-time private practice in Gettysburg,
PA, she consulted to the PA Disability Determination Service, served on
Gettysburg Hospital's Ethics Committee, and was a member of the board of
the Adams County Agency on Aging.
With husband Dr. Robert Bornstein, she
co-authored "When Someone You Love Needs Nursing Home Care" and "A
Healthy Dependency".
Since moving to Long Island in 2006, she has worked as a consultant for RG
Psychological Services, providing clinical services in skilled nursing
facilities. She also practices privately in Garden City, NY.
Jennifer
Taylor, BSW, HHC, AADP
Is the owner of Empowered Living a holistic wellness practice in East
Hampton, NY. She has a degree in social work and counseling from Gannon
University and is a certified holistic health counselor and wellness
coach. She is a member of the American Association of Drugless
Practitioners. Jennifer was a women’s health coach with actress/author
Marilu Henner on her website Marilu.com for eight years. She is also the
Executive Director of the Nutrition for Wellness Foundation in East
Hampton NY. Jennifer reversed several health conditions by making changes
in her diet and is dedicated to helping people cope with and conquer
disease by using the most powerful weapon: A vibrant healthy plant based
diet.
For many years, researchers have been investigating how food choices can
help prevent cancer and, when cancer has been diagnosed how these choices
can improve survival. While the work is by no means finished, what it has
shown is dramatic. Certain diet patterns seem to have a major effect,
helping people diagnosed with cancer to live longer, healthier lives.
Jennifer will show you some practical steps to use in your own kitchen, at
the grocery store and at restaurants to help reduce your chances of
getting cancer and to improve your changes of triumphing over cancer.
Tildet
Varon Schoenbrot is an empowerment specialist and a life long healer.
She is the founder of Growing With Truth in Long Island, New York. Tildet
holds a degree in Pharmacy, and is a Reiki Master. She has also studied
many different modalities of energy healing with the best teachers. She is
a facilitator of the Demartini Method for Dr. John Demartini from “The
Secret”. As a healer, teacher and inspirational speaker she has a mission
to connect everyone to the magnificence of their being and vibrate with
the love and light they are. She is dedicated to empower people to live
the life they love!
Judith
Jazwinski - Grant, RN, MSN., ANP., OCN., CH.
Is an owner and Co-director of Pathways To Health™, a holistic healing and
education center, in Long Island, New York. Judith is currently Certified
as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. She holds
a Masters in Nursing Science from State University of New York at Stony
Brook, with over 16 years of nursing experience. Judith's background in
nursing began in Long Term Skilled Nursing Care and Medical Oncology. She
maintains a certification in Oncology Nursing from the Oncology Nursing
Society. She has completed advanced education in alternative healing
modalities including Certification as a Clinical Hypnotherapist by the
American Board of Hypnotherapy. Currently, she is completing her doctorate
in Clinical Hypnosis. Formerly the Director of a Sub Acute Care Unit,
Judith was involved with Medical Management and Cardiac Rehab Services.
Her extensive experience in Oncology and Geriatric Medicine has led Judith
to the development of Stress and Pain Management Programs for her
patients, caregivers, and health care professionals. Reaching out to the
communities, she teaches a variety of courses in Integrative Medicine and
lectures nationally and internationally on both Allopathic and Alternative
Healing Approaches to health care.
Monika Zak-Aptekar, M.S. is a senior genetic
counselor at the Division of Human Genetics at Winthrop University
Hospital. She received her Masters Degree in Human Genetics in 1997 from
Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, N.Y. She has worked together with perinatologists, geneticists, oncologists and surgeons in NYC and Long
Island. She has written abstracts and articles in the field of genetics
and genetic counseling. She is a member of multiple organizations such as
the National Society of Genetic Counselors, the American Society of Human
Genetics and the American College of Medical Genetics.
At present, Ms. Zak-Aptekar runs a cancer genetic program, which offers
genetic counseling and risk assessment for patients with hereditary
predisposition to cancer syndromes. She has received a grant from the NYS
DOH Cancer Services Program for Community-Based Cancer Support Services.
She is currently involved in organizing workshops for patients that offer
cancer related educational activities. She is also involved in education
of medical students and patients as well as training designed to help
health professionals keep current on genetic issues.
Lyle
S. Leipziger, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Lyle S. Leipziger is Chief of the Division of Aesthetic Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island
Jewish Medical Center, two of Long Island’s finest teaching institutions.
Dr. Leipziger is a board certified plastic surgeon with special expertise
in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast and body.
Dr. Leipziger was graduated Phi Beta Kappa
honors from Johns Hopkins University and received his M.D. from Cornell
University Medical College where he was awarded the Dean Thomas Meikle
Prize in Research. He went on to a residency in general surgery at The Mt.
Sinai Hospital in New York. He completed his plastic surgery residency at
The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. He was also awarded a
fellowship in Craniofacial and Microvascular Surgery at The Johns Hopkins
Medical Institutions.
Dr. Leipziger currently holds teaching appointments at North Shore
University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is Assistant
Professor of Plastic Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is
certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the
American College of Surgeons. Dr. Leipziger is a member of the American
Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic
Surgeons, Society for Anti-Aging Medicine, Nassau Surgical Society,
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and The New York Regional
Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr. Leipziger specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery
of the face, breast and body. He has been consistently chosen for New York
Magazine’s “The Best Doctors in New York” as well as in the Castle
Connolly Medical Guide, “How To Find The Best Doctors in New York.” Most
recently he was selected as one of “America’s Top Doctors” by Castle
Connolly. Dr. Leipziger has published numerous articles and has been
interviewed on various plastic surgery topics for television news,
newspaper and magazine articles.
Ron Villano: Motivational
Speaker
What happens when life brings you something
that you didn’t choose, and then how do you begin to move on when you feel
trapped and scared? Ten years ago, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC faced
such a challenge when he lost his son in a tragic auto accident on Sunrise
Highway in Patchogue. For years he lived in deep darkness, anger and
depression. Each day was empty with no end in sight.
One day he realized that “if I have sadness in my soul, don’t I also have
the power within me to replace it with happiness?” He began by making
other choices in his life, one moment at a time, and slowly began to climb
back out. It is an incredible journey that gave him new tools for living,
a new way of looking at old relationships, and the ability to Embrace the
Power of Change.
Ron has truly gone from simply living life to loving life. Today, he is a
licensed therapist, life coach, national speaker and author. He was
recently featured on Montel Williams as a person who has moved mountains
in order to overcome life’s extreme challenges. His sell-out book, The
Zing, will help you to define the relationships in your life and give you
the tools to help you win the delicate day-to-day balancing act.
Ron, and Michael, have a message of hope. Join us for an unforgettable
evening filled with fun and laughter, reflection and hope, and some great
new ideas for your life.
It’s one of the questions Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC is asked all the
time.
Author of the sell-out book, The Zing: The self-discovery
guide to help you go from living life to loving the life you live, Ron
will help you to define the relationships in your life and give you the
tools to help you win the delicate day-to-day balancing act.
Ronald P. Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, psychotherapist, national speaker and
author has appeared on TV and radio throughout the country; has many
articles published in print and on the internet; and has a private
practice and is the director of Family and Personal Counseling.
Dr. Karen Barbosa
Fellowship
Trained, Breast Surgeon, St. Catherine of Siena
St. Catherine of Siena
50 Route 25A
Smithtown, NY 11787
Click Here for Dr. Barbosa's Curriculum Vitae.
And then, after a battle with multiple myeloma, Miller's husband died.
Just before he died, the executive director of SHARE visited them in the
hospital and told Miller, "When you want to come back, just choose any
project you want." Miller returned to SHARE after her husband's death and
hasn't left. "When you've loved someone very much, and they're no longer
there, you have to find a place for all that love," she says. "In a way, a
lot of my passion and commitment is about SHARE." 
Lee
Miller: A Survivors Story
In 1975, 49-year-old Lee Miller looked in a mirror, lifted her arm and saw
strange dimples and indentations around one of her breasts. She and her
husband had just finished reading a Ms. magazine article about breast
cancer that listed these dents as possible symptoms. Concerned, Miller
immediately asked her husband if he felt any lumps, but he did not. "Then
I raised my arm, and his face turned white," Miller recalls. "I think at
that moment I knew I had breast cancer."
Nine days later, Miller went in for a mammogram. The first doctor who
examined her didn't feel a lump and thought she was probably healthy, but
Miller hadn't shown him the dimpling. Then a more experienced doctor came
in. "I raised my arm," Miller remembers, "and he said, ‘My dear, I'm
afraid you have breast cancer, and you will need a radical mastectomy.'"
Miller was terrified. Although she had no idea what a radical mastectomy
was, she did know that, in 1975, breast cancer was considered a death
sentence. "When I left the clinic, suddenly I didn't feel like part of the
population any more," she says.
A year later, after having one breast removed along with 32 lymph nodes,
Miller was reading yet another publication when she came across an
advertisement that caught her eye: Dr. Eugene Thiessen, a breast cancer
specialist, wanted to hold a meeting for women diagnosed with breast
cancer. In August 1976, Miller and 11 other women attended the first
gathering. "We sat in a circle, and tears of relief filled our eyes
because, as we began to speak, the other women nodded their heads in
affirmation," she remembers. "We all understood what the other was saying.
And that's how
SHARE
began."
Although they had forged an instant bond, Miller says the women initially
avoided harder topics, like death. "We began with smaller issues — how we
felt, how scared we were, dealing with our family, wanting to protect them
but needing their support," she says. Later, however, the women realized
that they might need a mental health expert to cofacilitate the meetings
with Dr. Thiessen. Miller, who had worked as a guidance counselor,
volunteered amid a round of rousing applause. "I felt like I had won a
medal," she explains. "For the first time, it gave me hope that I had more
control over this disease."
After cofacilitating the group's early meetings, Miller went on to become
the president of SHARE for eight years. She also designed the
organization's facilitation and hotline training programs.
Since 1995, Miller has worked to improve doctor–patient communication for
women with breast cancer, as well as bereavement support. She also used
money that was donated in her husband's name to build the Ed Miller
Memorial Library for SHARE. In addition to honoring his experience in
education, the library also pays tribute to the support he provided after
her diagnosis. "I used to wake up at night crying and scared, and he was
there," she says. "I don't know how I would've gotten through without my
husband being so involved."
Recently, Miller published her first book,
"The Cancer Challenge: Sharing the Experience," and 100 percent of the
proceeds benefit SHARE. Drawing from her personal experiences as well as
those of other cancer survivors, Miller writes about the remarkable power
of support when it comes to living with cancer. "If you're lucky you have
a family or friends, but some people don't," she says. "SHARE has helped
me cope with cancer. It made me understand the value of support, and I
belong to a sisterhood, so to speak. It's a core in my life."
Andrea Feinberg Click Here to read her bio
Keys To Success
The Keys To Success... 7
Steps to Success as You Define It!
Self-knowledge is the KEY to having the life and business you want.
Understanding the priorities, values and intentions of your life are
critical to enjoying consistency in all its areas: relationship, business
success, health, spiritual and personal development. Sometimes
when examining your deepest thoughts, feelings and littlest inklings you
may acknowledge you'll never reach your desired destination without making
some change, perhaps using a different map,
a different set of beliefs to guide you. Acknowledging that change may be
necessary for growth and success (as you define it) is an important mental
shift.
This program is designed to help you determine if the map you're using
(your attitudes, behaviors and assumptions) are consistent with the path
you want to travel. And, if it isn't, it will guide you to a renewed
perspective, one that honors your values and one that will support you as
you move forward with renewed purpose.
Dr. Arlene Sussman
Expert physician services
in Digital Mammography, Breast Sonography, Breast MRI, Stereotactic and
Ultrasound Guided Biopsy
Read more at www.ArleneSussman.com
Honors and Awards:
- Who’s Who In America Executive and Professional Women
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Research Fund Award
- Recognition Award, Interfaith Committee
- Woman of the Year, Long Island Women of Substance
- Woman of the Year, Distinction Magazine
- National Organization for Women - Radio Talk Show Guest Speaker
- CNN Expert Opinion: Breast Cancer Risk
- Channel 12 News, Channel 4 News, Guest Medical Expert Interviews
- Proclamation, Village of East Hills for Excellence in Teaching
- Proclamation, Mayor of Manhattan for Excellence in Teaching
Jonathan D. Herman, M.D. FACOG
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Attending Physician, Obstetrics and
Gynecology
Elite Women’s Healthcare, Partner, Private Practice
Assistant Clinical Professor
Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Bronx, New York
Due to a special interest in the hereditary nature of Breast and Ovarian
cancers Dr. Herman has become a leader in the identification, testing
and treatment of patients who are at risk for HBOC (Hereditary Breast
and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome). Dr. Herman has developed, refined and
implemented strategies for testing appropriate patients in the clinical
office setting.
Through more than 320 lectures, meetings and media appearances Dr.
Herman has taught both the science and the practical application to
physicians and their ancillary personnel. Speaking forums have included
grand rounds presentations, resident didactic lectures, community based
events, as well as dinner conferences and lunch meetings. He is a
frequent featured physician at women’s health day events.
Past topic titles have included:
Clinical approach to Lynch Syndrome testing
Practical implementation of BRCA testing in office based practice
Dr. Sharon Stills, Naturopathic Doctor, founder:
Naturopathic
Solutions, Inc.
Dr. Sharon Stills, Naturopathic Doctor, founded Naturopathic Solutions, Inc. in 2002. Today, her practice is one of Long Island’s largest naturopathic practices, suggesting natural resolutions to a wide range of illnesses, both acute and chronic, while also assisting healthy patients in their quest to maintain or improve their health. Read More... Naturopathic Solutions, Inc.
CARYN
HARTGLASS
Caryn Hartglass was born and raised in New York. After graduating from
Bucknell University with Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in
chemical engineering, she pursued a career in Photomaskmaking, a
specialized area of the semiconductor industry, primarily in California,
while actively performing in amateur and semi-professional musical theater
companies. She spent four years living in the south of France, studying
French, German and music and doing some engineering consulting, as well as
giving concerts and competing in vocal competitions. During this time she
won two international vocal competitions, one in France and one in South
Africa, and recorded a CD with the French company, Ligia Digital. She
returned to New York in 1996. Audio and video clips of her musical
performances can be accessed at
www.carynhartglass.com.
About 35 years ago, Hartglass, then a child, announced to her family that
she wanted to be a vegetarian. She had suddenly become aware of the
unnecessary cruelty involved in eating meat and no longer wanted to be a
part of it. There was little information available about vegetarian
nutrition at the time and her mother was concerned for her health. They
visited the family physician, who insisted eating meat was healthy and was
beneficial for animals, because more were given the chance to live.
Fortunately, the physician's arrogant and patronizing demeanor was not
convincing and Hartglass continued on the path of eating a plant-based
diet. Over time, she realized the benefits of improved health and the
positive impact of the diet on the environment. Interestingly, persistent
stomach ailments, anemia and premenstrual moodiness she had experienced as
a child and young teen all disappeared with the plant-based diet.
Her desire to actively promote a plant-based diet and to be an EarthSave
volunteer was triggered by the diagnosis of breast cancer and untimely
death of one of her best friends in 1994. Hartglass started volunteering
for a local EarthSave Chapter in 1996, joined the EarthSave International
board of directors in 1999, and began her fulltime position as Executive
Director of EarthSave International in November 2001. She is the host of
Going Green with Caryn Hartglass, an Internet food and travel show at
www.EarthSaveTV.com. She is also host of the Internet radio show on
vegetarianism on the Progressive Radio Network,
www.prncomm.net.
Caryn Hartglass was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in October 2006.
Treatment included three major surgeries and two, four month periods of
chemotherapy, ending in December 2007. A life altering experience,
Hartglass is infinitely grateful to her friends and family who gave her so
much love, support and strength during this challenging time. As a result
of this experience, she is more committed than ever to a healthy vegan
diet, juicing, meditation and excercise. She spends her time celebrating
life with her partner, Gary De Mattei.
Lisa Kahn is a professional freelance makeup artist with over 20 years experience in the industry. She is a licensed cosmetologist and holds many certifications in makeup, esthetics, and, para-medical camouflage cosmetic therapy as well as many others. Her experience and knowledge is vast and varied as she continues to educate herself on the latest trends. Lisa’s specialty and expertise in the art of air brushing as well as para-medical camouflage makeup has made her an artist of high demand in the industry.
Professional: Lisa showcased her work as a contracted makeup artist for the Estee Lauder Special Events Regional Traveling Team. Her travels with Estee Lauder put her in Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdof Goodman, Neiman Marcus and many other noted department stores.
Accolade: Lisa’s
talent pushed her to the top of the industry when she was requested to
participate in the New York City Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show Sponsored
by “VOGUE” Magazine. Lisa has worked in television and film and glamorized
many bridal parties.
Philanthropic: Lisa’s greatest love is mentoring
women, children, and men on camouflage and makeup application. For years
Lisa has volunteered for many charity programs such as the Multiple
Sclerosis Society, The Epilepsy Foundation, The American Cancer Society,
and many others. Lisa has traveled for the “Look Good, Feel Better”
program, teaching cancer patients skin care, hair care, nail care, and
makeup application.
Lisa Kahn prides herself on enhancing the natural beauty of
her clients for a timeless, all day fresh look. Her ability to connect
with them has enabled her to find just the right look for each individual
new friend
Carol Forman Helerstein, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Nutritionist
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed dietitian-nutritionist, State of New York.
Zone Certified counselor
Extensive education and background in nutrition
Extensive experience in nutrition screening and assessment
Strong communications skills, dealing on a one-to-one and group basis
EDUCATION
City University of New York, 1962 to 1965, B.A. degree
City University of New York, 1965 to 1966, M.A. degree
International University of Nutrition Education, Huntington Beach,
California, 1983, M.S., Ph.D. degrees
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Private practice, clinical nutritionist, Dix Hills, New York, 1983
to present
Director of nutrition and counselor, ZoneChefs, New York, New York, 2002
to 2008
Nutritionist and counselor, Zone Perfect Fresh Food Delivery Service now
known as Zone Cuisine), Nesconset, New York, 1999 to 2001
Nutritional educator and lecturer, East-West Wholistic Care, 1994
Consultant, United Health Programs, research and development of a custom
line of nutritional products
Facilitator (lecturer), Jenny Craig Weight Loss Centers
Vice president, product development, Kay International, Valley Stream, New
York, 1988 to 1989
Chief Operating Officer, Healthworks vitamin catalog, PDK Corporation,
Bohemia, New York, 1986 to 1988
Director of nutrition, Dr. Roger Maslen, 1985 to 1986
Director of nutrition, Stress Center, Dr. Serafina Corsello, Huntington,
New York, 1983 to 1985
Instructor, Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, New York, 1966 to
1969
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Nutritional Consultants
International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists
American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition
American Society of Bariatric Physicians, associate member
International Academy of Holistic Health and Medicine
Foundation for the Advancement of Innovative Medicine
LECTURE EXPERIENCE
Zone lecture series, Nesconset library
Hofstra University, Instructor, nutrition
Reversing Cancer and Heart Disease, Good Samaritan Hospital
Anti-Aging Techniques, Adult Community Center Group
Nutrition educator, Half Hollow Hills High School East
Lectured at United Health Programs, Inc. corporate meetings
Certified trainer and lecturer, Market America, Inc. corporate meetings
Life Style and Nutrition, Bard College, Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Nutrition and Health, Nassau County Police Department
Nutrition for the Elderly, Smithtown General Hospital, Smithtown, New York
Lectured at National Organization of Women (NOW) meeting
Corporate Wellness Program, Sunnydale Farms
Lecturer for Spectrum 2000 supplementation and nutritional company
Product trainer, Viva America Marketing, Inc., supplementation and
nutritional company
PUBLICATIONS
Contributor of articles on various topics of nutrition and life style for
Glamour, Allure, Long Island Magazine, and USA Today Magazine
Healthworks catalog, a guide and catalog dedicated to improving the total
health and wellness of Americans
McGraw-Hill Careers, Eat Your Way to Good Health
New York Runner, various articles about health and nutrition
Tina M. Dowdy, L.M.T., - Biography
Founder & Principal of
A Touch of Wellness Therapeutic Spa ~
As a
NYS Licensed Massage Therapist of 11 years, Tina incorporates her broad
knowledge of Western and Eastern massage techniques and healing
philosophies along with 14 years of corporate & management background into
her practice. Tina began her solo practice in 1998 inspired by the
necessity of the working man and woman (especially the working mother) to
manage work related stress and muscle pain in order to accomplish a more
balanced quality of life. Tina went on to achieve numerous training &
certifications such as corporate chair massage techniques and ergonomics,
in addition to myo-fascial and stretching techniques. Tina includes her
continued education into her practice through her massage and teaches her
clients correct workstation posture and stretching that facilitates their
needs to overcome muscle pain and digestive disorders relative to daily
stress and anxiety.
For
the past 7 years, Tina has integrated her knowledge and experience into a
full time practice as a successful entrepreneur of A Touch of Wellness
Therapeutic Spa in
Credentials:
Graduate
Education
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Graduate Achievement / Clinical Excellence Award – 1998
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Massage for Knee Injuries
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Kinetic Deep Tissue/Connective Tissue Massage (a.k.a. Bindegewebs Massage)
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Trigger Point Therapy
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PNF Stretching (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)
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Certified Infant Massage Instructor
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Corporate Chair Massage- Level II
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Workstation Ergonomics- Level II
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Hot Stone Therapy
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Muscle Release Technique
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Reiki II
Professional
Organizations:
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American Massage Therapy Association
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International Association of Infant Massage
Joy Elias Suskin M.S. Clinical Nutritionist
www.joysuskin.meta-ehealth.com
joysuskin@aol.com
516-482-6231
Joy Elias Suskin has been in the field of nutrition for over 25 years. She has earned a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition with honors.
In private practice with offices located in East Meadow and Great Neck, Joy Elias Suskin is a leader in the field of weight control with clientele from all over the country. Patient rapport, retention, and compliance are the cornerstones of her success in this competitive field. Her unique style incorporates behavior modification to help change eating habits and behaviors, and nutrition education as well as an individualized diet and supplement plan, to balance body chemistry. Many patients continue long after their ideal body weight has been achieved because the program emphasizes a lifestyle change.
In addition to weight control, many practitioners and physicians refer patients to her with specific health problems, which include allergies, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, eating disorders, hormonal imbalances, cancer, and gastrointestinal disorders. Skilled one on one counseling allows her to establish rapport and create programs to fit the individual personality and medical needs of each patient in order to improve their overall health from a holistic, nutritional perspective.
As a current competitive athlete and 6-time Northeast Regional Figure Champion roller skater, Joy Elias Suskin always had a special interest in sports nutrition. Joy Elias Suskin has conducted nutritional sports screenings and worked with athletes from college teams, the NYC Marathon, triathlons, body builders, mountain climbers, and competitive skating clubs to help them maintain their competitive edge through optimal nutrition.
Ms. Suskin is a sought-after and accomplished speaker who has honed her presentations through appearances on cable television as well as at schools, houses of worship and community organizations. She has also created and implemented “worksite” weight control programs to help employers maximize employee health and productivity.
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Richelle Rapaport
is a certified clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, certified
hypnotist and an active member of Friends for Life Foundation. Richelle
has used self-hypnosis for pain management, improved sleep, increased
energy as well as pre and post operative healing. She has also assisted
others with pain management, smoking cessation, anxiety reduction,
insomnia, increased focus and weight loss.
Hypnosis and Healing- Hypnosis allows us to tap into the powerful
unconscious mind that influences our thought and actions. We have all
heard of people who wanted to make changes in their lives and hypnosis
helped them to stop smoking or lose weight. In this presentation, Richelle
will explain the underlying mental mechanisms and give you tools for
self-hypnosis to assist us in handling difficult challenges in our lives.
Join us for an evening of relaxation and learning new tools for self-care.
Let's break some old habits and experience positive change in a safe and
secure setting!
Susan Simon has
been a health educator at the Maurer foundation since the fall of 2008.
She travels around Long Island and the five boroughs fulfilling the
mission of the foundation, which is education. Breast surgeon Dr. Virginia
Maurer, the founder of the organization, believes that the choices we make
early in life can affect our future breast health. For the reason, since
1995, the Maurer Foundation has been striving to educate people of all
ages about the risk reduction and early detection methods of breast
cancer. The Maurer foundation's presentations are interactive and
informative, and they leave women and men feeling empowered about their
health.
