The Wellspring Integrative Approach

 

At Wellspring Centre for Body Balance we want to ensure you as many opportunities as possible to feel balanced and vital in your body. We've integrated other specialists into our practice who offer holistic approaches to staying healthy and balanced. 

Erin Daugherty, LMT – Ashiatsu, Deep Tissue Massage, Craniosacral Therapy 

Erin's Experience: 

Erin has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2002, graduating from the International Professional School of Bodywork in San Diego, CA. She continued her studies with the Nevada School of Massage Therapy in Las Vegas for advanced training in sports therapy and deep tissue massage.   

She has specialized in many therapies since and her focus now is Ashiatsu.  Approaching the body with a gentle and connected touch, Erin's style of bodywork is effective, soothing, and therapeutic.  

Erin's Specialties: 

• Ashiatsu Barefoot Bar Massage 
• Craniosacral Therapy 
• Lomi Lomi Massage 
• Deep Tissue Therapies 

About Ashiatsu Barefoot Bar Massage 

Ashi means foot, atsu means pressure. Inspired by Asian barefoot massage and deep tissue massage, this luxurious massage is deep yet gentle on the body's tissues. This massage incorporates long, slow, Swedish effleurage strokes that push, pull, and knead all soft tissues encouraging deep releases felt throughout the body. Erin uses her feet to provide both the flow and sustained pressure where needed while holding bars above the table for support. The post-euphoria leaves one feeling taller and ironed out with more body awareness and freed mobility as old holding patterns melt away. 

Benefits of Ashiatsu Barefoot Bar Therapy: 

• Relieves chronic back pain 
• Improves postural alignment 
• Decompresses spine and pelvic bones 
• Relaxes muscles and promotes well-being 
• Reduces stress, spasms, and cramping 

For more information visit Erin's website: www.maridaymassage.com 

Noah Volz, LMT, CAS - Ayurvedic Herbalism, Yoga Therapy Noah's Experience: 

Noah Volz has been assisting others with living healthier lives since 2002. Using Ayurveda and Yoga he created an integrated system for health enhancement and removal of imbalance. His yoga training includes a Yoga Alliance certified teacher training with Cintra Brown in 2002, an Ashtanga instructor training with Kevin Kimple in 2008, and an Advanced Yoga and Ayurveda certificate from Scott Blossom.  

His Ayurveda training includes a certificate from the American Institute of Vedic Studies and the title of Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist from California College of Ayurveda. Since his graduation in 2006 he has continued his Ayurveda studies with other teachers including Dr. Sarita Shrestha and James Bailey. He now works for the California College of Ayurveda as a Field Intern Supervisor and sees clients at the Wellspring Centre for Body Balance. 

Noah's Specialties: 

Using Ayurvedic herbalism, diet, lifestyle guidance, and yoga therapy he has seen many clients tap into their natural healing response and find comfort and ease in their bodies and minds. He has been invited to teach classes throughout the country, including “Ayurveda and Yoga” for the Yoga Durango Teacher training, doing in service at Rogue Valley Medical Center, and creating the Ayurvedic department at Waterstone Spa in Ashland, Oregon.  

What to expect from an Ayurvedic treatment?  

Ayurvedic treatment focuses on rebalancing the doshas. On your first visit, Noah Volz, CAS will take a detailed medical history, check your pulse, palpate your abdomen, examine your tongue, eyes, nails, and skin, and listen to the tone of your voice. He will also ask you questions about your general state of health with special focus on your lifestyle, diet, habits, and environmental surroundings.  

Based on this assessment, he will then make recommendations on how to restore your natural dosha balance, which almost always includes changes in lifestyle, particularly diet. He will draw from more than 20 types of treatment.  

One goal of Ayurvedic medicine is to prevent diseases before they occur.  It is a holistic approach to health that is designed to help people live long, healthy, and well-balanced lives.  

About the Ayurvedic Dosha’s 

Just as everyone has a unique thumbprint, according to Ayurvedic beliefs each person also has a distinct pattern of energy -- a specific combination of physical, mental, and emotional characteristics.  

It is also believed that there are three basic energy types called doshas, present in every person:  

l    Vata -- energy that regulates bodily functions associated with motion including blood circulation, breathing, blinking, and the beating of the heart. When vata energy is balanced, there is creativity and vitality. Out of balance, vata produces fear and anxiety.  

l    Pitta -- energy that governs the body's metabolic systems including digestion, absorption, nutrition, and body temperature. In balance, pitta promotes contentment and intelligence. Out of balance, pitta can cause ulcers and arouse anger.  

l    Kapha -- energy that controls growth in the body. It supplies water to all body parts, moisturizes the skin, and maintains the immune system. In balance, kapha is expressed as love and forgiveness. Out of balance, kapha leads to insecurity and envy.  

All people have vata, pitta, and kapha, but usually one or two are dominant in a given individual. Many factors can disturb the dosha balance such as stress, an unhealthy diet, the weather, and strained family relationships. Such disturbance is expressed in the body as disease.  

Noah prescribes treatments designed to bring the doshas back into balance. You are invited to experience Noah's unique form of treatment for yourself by scheduling an appointment today. 

For more information visit Noah's website: www.rhythmofhealing.com