Individuals in healing professions, like all individuals, excel in different areas. Each person brings his/her/their unique talents as well as personality to every session. Finding the right practitioner is more than just looking at skills and credentials. Sometimes, I may serve you best as a sign-post to other practitioners.
I believe that multiple approaches enhance the body's healing. I want to work with you to find your best community of healing.
I have friends and colleagues in many areas of metro Atlanta, working with a variety of massage modalities (types of massage) and other wellness traditions, such as chiropractors, nutritionists, acupuncturists, psychotherapists, and other practitioners, traditional and holistic.
I greatly respect the work of these practitioners and will gladly provide information and referrals. Below is a partial list of practitioners to whom I commonly refer clients/patients and friends.
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Massage Therapists Liz Jester, Decatur, GA. 404.434.6621, https://www.lizjester.com - Liz Jester specializes in manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and oncology massage. She has several years of experience offering MLD for many conditions, including lymphedema, post-surgical swelling, autoimmune disorders, and more. Kimberlie Davis, Decatur, GA. 404.501.9202, http://kimberliedavis.amtamembers.com/ - Through her 30 plus years of experience, Kim Davis has developed a way to intuitively connect with her clients and has a passion for trouble shooting pain and restrictions in the body. Kim specializes in Zero Balancing, Cranial Sacral, Lymph Drainage and Fluid Dynamics of the Brain, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular and Nutritional Coaching. She is located in the Gibson Chiropractic office. Joan Rau, Decatur, GA. 404.784.2225, http://www.joanrau.com/ - Joan Rau specializes in oncology massage and integrative massage. She bring her experience and intuition to cultivate the most relaxing and restorative experience possible. She collaborates with each client to focus on the symptoms or side effects that most matter to them. Debra Shefter, Decatur, GA. 404.213.7850, - Based on her training and years of experience in a wide variety of modalities Debra has developed her own massage style, which is a combination of Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Swedish, and Myofascial Release (stretching of the connective tissue layer, making room for proper muscle alignment) therapies, that offers a restful but deep and effective treatment. She is located in the Gibson Chiropractic office. Laura Strickland, Atlanta, GA 404.284.6679 - Laura Strickland uses the Structural Integration technique to work with facia and connective tissue. Structural Integration is most effective when done as a series (usually 10 treatments). Laura also uses other integrative massage techniques to bring healing. |
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Cranio-Sacral Therapy Shyamala Strack, OTR/L, CST-D. Atlanta, GA 404.325.3339 (day) http://www.iahp.com/ShyamalaStrack/ MaryBeth Hayes, 401.965.0519, www.marybethhayes.com For people and pets. Sophie Mott, 404.273.8447, https://allshallbewell.live For people and pets. |
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Acupuncture Judy Yu, L.Ac., O.M.D., 678.805.7575, http://www.acupuncturecenterofdecatur.com Kimberly Bonde, L.Ac., Intown Acupuncture, Decatur (Oakhurst), GA 404.378.1543 http://intownacupuncture.com/ Judith Kenen, L.Ac., Intown Acupuncture, Decatur (Oakhurst), GA 404.378.1543 http://intownacupuncture.com/ Leena Sikand Cook, L.Ac., Healthy Body and Soul, Lawrenceville/Suwanee, GA 678.442.7962 http://www.healthybodysoul.net/old/aboutus.htm Brittany Woodard, L.Ac., D.A.O.M, Point of Health Community, Atlanta, GA 404.800.5422 http://HealthAtThePoint.com/ Jitao Bai, L.Ac, Absolute Holistic Medicine, Atlanta, GA 770.393-9090 http://www.ahmforyou.com David Blake Jones, L.Ac., Atlanta, GA 404.784.7789 http://www.mindbodywellnessatl.com
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Chiropractic Health (all of these chiropractors have very different approaches. Please feel free to contact me for more information) Dr. Pat Gibson, Gibson Chiropractic Clinic, 411 W Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 404.378.4686 http://gibsonchiropracticclinic.com Dr. John Beasley, Decatur, GA 404.358.6726 (open Sundays) Dr. Kathryn Hoiriss, Hands On Health Center, 2784 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033 404.296.3661 Dr. Sheila Payton, Wellspring Health and Wellness, 235 E Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite 109, Decatur, GA 30030 404.377.7263. Dr. Payton approaches chiropractic from a holistic perspective and includes nutritional counseling. Spiritual Direction
“So, what exactly is spiritual direction, anyway?” "I think of spiritual direction as the exchange between a person who is seeking to explore their connection to the Holy and a trained companion who journeys along with them. (I use the term Holy with the understanding it can be called by many other names – God, Jesus, Spirit, YHWH, Sophia, Higher Power, are just a few.) I think it is also appropriate to mention here what spiritual direction isn’t. It is not therapy, or pastoral counseling. When I sit with a directee, it is not my role to look for solutions to problems. Rather, it is my role to listen attentively as they talk about their lives, to wonder with them where the Holy may be present, and reflect back to them what I am hearing and observing." - Mary Martha Riviere Mary Martha Riviere - RiviereSD21@gmail.com - Now that Mary Martha has retired from her previous career, she is looking forward to focusing on her Spiritual Director and Dream work practice. Katie Ricks - https://revkatiericks.weebly.com/ - email: ktricks07@gmail.com |
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Primary Care Physician Melissa Black, M.D., Empower Family Medicine, 505 Medlock Road, Decatur, GA 404.981.6278 http://www.empowerdecatur.com/ |