Finding the True Harmony within you

Find Lasting Health with the NEW True Harmony Wellness Membership!

Recently in his comments about the economy, President Obama spoke of lasting wealth, rather than falsely believing one is wealthy by using credit and spending beyond our means. My thoughts went straight to what we do here at True Harmony- helping people find lasting health. As a society we tend to believe we are healthy when we take a pill and feel better, overlooking the fact that an underlying health condition may be the cause of the symptoms. We at True Harmony providing lasting health, for ourselves and for our clients and patients through the use of Integrated Medicine. Conventional medicine can help you feel better initially, but by looking deeper at what is actually going on in your body, you can achieve lasting health!

At True Harmony, we are a doctors office and spa that utilize the greatest aspects of the modern conventional Medical Model and the Holistic and Alternative Medical Model. Our doctors and practitioners work with you to create the optimal healthcare plan for you. We consider the mental and emotional aspects of your life as well as your lifestyle choices and values while providing quality healthcare. And we are overjoyed to announce the Arrival of the True Harmony Wellness Membership Program!

The True Harmony Wellness Program is a NOT a discount spa program. Being a member of the True Harmony Wellness Program is unlike membership with any other wellness or spa program. At True Harmony, a licensed Physician monitors your care and progress while you bask in the delightful and healing spa treatments with our skilled, elite Therapists. Our therapists teach locally and have practiced all over the world! They also have the benefit of daily interactions and consultations with the Doctors at True Harmony. Whether you are looking for uninterrupted relaxation or therapeutic and curative treatments, the Center for True Harmony and its Family of Therapists are for you!

With Membership, clients receive:

1) An Initial Wellness Evaluation with Dr. Denise Grobe, Naturopathic Physion or Maryann Shostek, PA

2) 1 One Hour Spa Treatment Every Month

3) An Exit Health Analysis that covers your progress towards your goals. All health information is reviewed and distributed by Dr. Denise Grobe, ND.

+Plus you will receive 10% discounts on all retail and medicinary purchased during your membership to help you support your health lifestyle.

+Plus you will receive 10% discounts on all other visits to True Harmony (not eligible towards coinsurance, copays or deductibles).

+Plus you will receive one guest pass for the discounted $39 spa treatments, every 6 months! This can be used for your family or friends.

+Plus you will receive 10% discounts on Culture Cards (for use at all dance and yoga classes).

+Plus you will receive cash credits of $10 for each family and friend that you refer to the Center for True Harmony Wellness & Medicine^TM PC. There is NO LIMIT to how many credits you can accumulate (redeemable towards cash services and purchases only).

+Plus Childcare is Available! Can you believe it? Add this to your package for only $3 a month (normally $5/hr). Reservations required for childcare, so make sure to call in advance!

The True Harmony Wellness Membership Program is only $39/month! This is more than 40% off our regular prices!

Need more? Upgrade to bimonthly treatments for only $78/month!

There is a $50 sign up fee at your initial visit. This is waived for the first 50 members in 2009!

Find lasting health- and enjoy getting there, all at an affordable price!

Skin Care Health Tips- Getting Rid of Blackheads

The best way to get rid of blackheads is to exfoliate. Exfoliate at least every other day. The best time to exfoliate is in the shower, the steam helps to open up the pores and then the exfoliant can lift out the dirt. Try Rhonda Allison's Clarifying Beads as a great way to cleanse and exfoliate.  You can purchase Rhonda Allison products right here at the Center!

 

Call (480) 539-6646 today to set up your appointment with Tasia Klein, our Licensed Aesthetician! She has advanced knowledge in treating acne, rosacea, aging and sensitive skin.  Tasia's approach to skin care is very holistic: she believes that eating right, exercising, drinking water, and living a balanced life all complement having beautiful, youthful skin.

Traumatic Events and Sleep

On this website, http://integrated-medicine.blogspot.com/2009/01/health-tip-traumatic-events-may-affect.html, Dr Grobe commented about how traumatic events can affect sleep.  If you or anyone you know has suffered from any form of trauma and has trouble sleeping, you will want to read her comment!  Please see the comment below.  You can ready the original blog by clicking the link above.

Dr Denise Quance, ND at The Center for True Harmony Wellness and Medicine in Mesa, AZ also suggests:

Homeopathics:
Aconitum napellus – fear of death, ailments from fright, restless, worse when cold, worse after midnight

Ignatia amara – excessive grief, hysterical with fright, feels betrayed, alternating moods, prefers to be alone, worse in the morning

Glycine:
Glycine is an amino acid, a building block of proteins. Glycine functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain and central nervous system. This means it acts a mild sedative, promoting relaxation and calming. It has also been shown to reduce the pain and inflammation associated with physical injuries, arthrosis, and other degenerative diseases.

For more articles and information about integrated and alternative health please go to: www.trueharmonywellness.com

Four signs that you need to start taking Yoga:

1)  Does your brain feel foggy?  Do you have difficulty focusing?  Ever walk into a room and forget why you are there?  Try yoga

 

2)  Do you find it hard to get going in the morning?  Are your joints stiff?  Do you feel clumsy? Yoga can help

 

3)  Are you losing muscle tone?  Would you like to have a flatter belly and more core strength? Yoga improves muscle tone and strength

 

4)  Do you feel stressed or have difficulty falling asleep?  Is your mind racing with thoughts? Yoga relieves stress and calms the mind

 

Yoga can help in all these areas.  To find out more, log onto our website or call and sign-up for a class.  Your first class is free!  What have you got to lose? 

 

 

Mary Ann Shostek is a PA-C specializing in Integrated Women’s Medicine at the Center for True Harmony Wellness & Medicine™ PC in

Mesa

AZ.

She is currently accepting new patients and takes most insurance plans. Visit www.trueharmonywellness.com to find out more about her and the office. To ask any questions or book an appointment, call 480-539-6646 or email info@trueharmonywellness.com

Daily Health Tips – Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy

Go see a chiropractor or get a massage.

 

To reach or book an appointment with Dr.Christine Brass-Jones, OB/GYN, call (480)539-6646 or visit our website at www.trueharmonywellness.com.

Daily Health Tips- Stretching

We don't like to do it; we know we should, so how do we get ourselves to do it?

Taking the Time to Strrrrrrretch. Ughh ;)

 

One thing that so many of us really don't take the time to do enough of is ... Stretch. Just a few of the benefits of stretching are: avoiding injury, increasing range of motion and giving some short term relief of discomfort or pain. There are so many excuses of why not to take the time to stretch... it takes so much time, it is a waste of time, it doesn't really make a difference. When we actually find the time to work out, we definitely don't think we have that extra 5-20 minutes to stretch properly. Right? I'm guilty myself of not stretching enough and I am a massage therapist and a dance workout instructor!

 

Stretching should become part of our daily routine and when it becomes second nature it will become part of our workout routine as well.

We know we should stretch - it's good for us. Stretching allows for increased range of motion opening up our joints which in turn restores the natural healthiness of our muscles. So how, you ask, can I make it a routine?

Here is where to start:

When you wake up in the morning, as you get out of bed, sit up, take a deep breath in and stretch your hands up to the sky and slowing release. Now stretch to the sky one more time, take another deep breath and move your neck around in slow circles. Don't stretch to the point of pain, always slowly work your way into a deeper stretch no matter what you are stretching. As your body warms up throughout the day, it will become much more flexible.

Now you are off to your daily bathroom routine. Allow your warm shower to increase your blood flow and when you step out of the shower add a toe touching stretch. And don't forget to breathe when you do it!

So not even an hour out of bed and you've already had two mini stretch sessions. Good job!

Try and add a few more throughout your day. Maybe doing a series of 3-5 breaths and neck circles or toe touches. Change it up as you become aware of what areas of your body are tense. Try stretching out your legs or hands. Try doing a mini session just before you go to refill your coffee or you water, or after you come back from a bathroom break. Whenever you need a break from the computer or from whatever you are doing, take a moment to stretch. It will refresh you and you will be ready to take on the next task or project! Aim for once an hour or if that is too often for you, try mini stretches every couple of hours.

The more we allow ourselves to become stretch friendly, on a daily basis, the more our body will open up and reap the benefits of stretching. Plus it will start to feel so good you will crave it!

I challenge you to try this for a week, and see how you find interesting ways to add stretching into your routine. If you feel you have muscle restrictions you can also schedule a private stretch session with a Yoga instructor or Massage Therapist trained in stretching techniques. Tiffany Kuehn, Yoga Instructor and Massage Therapist at the Center for True Harmony Wellness & Medicine^TM PC is an excellent choice. She helped me recover from abdominal surgery in speedy time by adding mini stretching sessions to my daily routine. And now (less than 6 months later) I'm back to running everyday and teaching Bellydance and Dance Workout classes twice a week!

 

We know the benefits of stretching, and we know our aversions to adding it to our daily routine. Be good to yourself by adding this quick and easy task to your daily to do list. It's something you can cross off each day, feel proud that you did it, and feel healthier for doing it!

 

~Sherry VanGoethem,

LMT

and Belly Dance Instructor

Sherry is the Director of Operations of the Center for True Harmony Wellness & Medicine^TM PC and a dance instructor. She loves to encourage the women in her dance classes to challenge themselves to try something new, because she knows that you can always succeed when you put your mind to it! You can find a full listing of her classes as well as an instructor bio at http://www.trueharmonywellness.com/.

Cranial Sacral Unwinding Facts by Traci Fors of True Harmony

Cranial Sacral Facts for the Week of March 16...

Releasing Trauma with Cranial Sacral

Cranial Sacral is gentle enough to be done within moments or hours of an injury, depending on the severity.  For recent, severe traumas, it may be helpful to first clear the trauma energy from the auric field and the nervous system.  After the adrenaline energy from the trauma has been released from the nervous system, Cranial Sacral Unwinding can be used to address releasing the trauma on a more physical level.  Muscle spasms which would not respond well to most forms of massage can be completely unwound by supporting the nervous system to reset the connections to those muscles, stopping spasms at the source. 

 

Traci Fors is a licensed massage therapist, specializing in Reflexology, Toe Reading, Cranial Sacral Unwinding, and Swedish massage at the Center for True Harmony Wellness and Medicine. Call or email for an appointment today at 480-539-6646 or info@trueharmonywellness.com
 

 

Skin Care Health Tips- Probiotics

If you suffer from Eczema, or dry skin, probiotics will improve your skin dramatically. They can also help control breakouts. They work by providing your body with the good antibodies it needs to kill all the bad germs! Check with your aesthetician what will be best for your skin type.

 

For the Month of March at the Center for True Harmony Probiotics are 10% off!  Call (480) 539-6646 today to set up your appointment with Tasia Klein, our Licensed Aesthetician! She has advanced knowledge in treating acne, rosacea, aging and sensitive skin.  Tasia's approach to skin care is very holistic: she believes that eating right, exercising, drinking water, and living a balanced life all complement having beautiful, youthful skin.

Got Milk? Mom Does!

You are invited to explore a special way to connect with and nourish your precious bundle of joy thorough breastfeeding.  Scientific studies prove that breastfeeding is associated with child brain development, decreased ear infections and improved immune system which leads to less doctor visits.  Breastfeeding is also associated with faster healing rates for mom and positive coping skills and emotional well-being for both mom and baby.  It’s natural. It’s healthy. It’s free.  Join us Monday March 23 from 6:30-8:30.  The class is only $20 and worth every penny!  RSVP today!

Call 480-539-6646 to RSVP for the class taught by Janine Nichol at True Harmony.  For more information about Janine and breastfeeding check out www.babybreaststart.com.  Gain the confidence you need to breastfeed your baby! 

Daily Health Tips – Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy

-Try getting in a pool. This will help relieve some of the pressure on your pelvis. Try to get in several times a week for at least an hour.

 

To reach or book an appointment with Dr.Christine Brass-Jones, OB/GYN, call (480)539-6646 or visit our website at www.trueharmonywellness.com.