Move2Wellness Massage Therapy

“Life and the World constantly pull at us from all directions. When the individual consciously takes the time to check their Inner Compass, I am confident they can align themselves and stop doing and start being!” Rob

Rob is a graduate of Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy Clinical Program. He is a licensed therapist in New York and Connecticut and a member of the AMTA and nationally certified by NCBTMB. Certfied Chi Fit Instructor.

Barbara is a middle school health teacher in the Ridgefield Public School system. With 18 years experience under her belt, she brings a solid educational foundation out of the classroom and onto the mat at Move2Wellness. In 2000, her discovery and love of yoga began and in 2003, she received her 200-hour certification from the White Lotus Yoga Foundation in Santa Barbara, California. Nine years and many trainings later, she has learned and realized that the true teacher is within each of us and that her role as yoga, tai chi, or health teacher is to aid in the awakening of the teacher in all her students with empathy and compassion. Below is a list of certifications and trainings she has attained. Its purpose is to acknowledge and thank the many inspirational teachers with honor and gratitude. Each had a role in awakening the teacher in her . . .

Intensives with Aadil Palkhivala, Leslie Kaminoff, Donna Farhi, Angela Farmer, Jill Miller, Gary Kraftsow, Lilias Folan, Mariel Hemingway, Jon-Kabat Zinn, Sharon Salzberg, Robert Thurman, Rodney Yee, Caroline Myss, Ann Greene, Judith-Hanson Lasater, Joan Borysenko, Joe Dispenza, David Darling, Tama Kieves, Gessner Geyer, Deepak Chopra, Sudha Carolyn Lundeen, Stephen Cope, Alan Finger, Paul & Suzee Grilley, Julie Gudmestad, Ray Long, Christa Rypins, Sarah Powers, Randal Williams, Rick Wormeli, Monte Selby, Anandi Ma, and Rob Young ...Namaste to all of you...For more information: www.taichieasy.org

As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Bossio provides comprehensive health care to all members of the family. Patients can expect individualized treatments that may include diet and nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, and homeopathy. Dr. Bossio has an open, holistic approach to medicine and is known for taking the time to get to know her patients. She looks forward to assisting patients in their quest for optimal health.

In addition to her general practice, Dr. Bossio also specializes in women’s health, Lyme disease, and digestive disorders. After receiving undergraduate degrees in Biology and Anthropology from Colby College, she earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. She then joined National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR to complete her residency in family medicine. Dr. Bossio received additional medical training at Seattle Children's Hospital, Highline Cancer Center, Portland Reproductive Endocrinology, West Hills Gastroenterology, and with renowned naturopaths Tori Hudson, a national leader in women’s health, and Joshua Berry, a naturopathic pediatrician and Lyme specialist.

Jeanne (Sevapreet Kaur) is a KRI (Kundalini Research Institute) Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher and member of IKYTA (International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association). She graduated from Kundalini Yoga East in New York City and studied under the guidance of two of the most recognized and compassionate master teachers: Sat Jivan Kaur and Sat Jivan Singh, in addition to Guru Dev Singh, Simran Kaur, Guru Prem Singh and Dyal Singh. She was given the spiritual name Sevapreet Kaur, which means the Princess/Lioness of God who does devotional service, who lives and loves to serve God in all.

Through her search for a spiritual practice that embodies a physical expression of meditation Jeanne discovered Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Leading to this quest was her practice of Siddha Yoga Meditation for over 20 years. She loves teaching and has found in Kundalini Yoga a complete yogic lifestyle which she incorporates into her classes and healing work.

Jeanne specializes in helping people to heal physically, emotionally and spiritually, guiding them on a path to increased self-awareness, radiant health and wellness. She is an energy healer certified as a Usui and Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher, and was initiated into the Usui System of Natural Healing by the first non-Asian Reiki Master in 1988. A member of IARP (International Association of Reiki Professionals) and the Westchester Holistic Practitioners Network, Jeanne is part of the Integrative Medicine team at Northern Westchester Hospital where she also teaches Kundalini Yoga to cancer patients and their caregivers. She offers private sessions, support groups, meditation gatherings and Reiki Certification and Training. For more information on Jeanne, visit the touch of reiki on our links page.

Marisel is a Clinical Licensed Massage Therapist in CT.and NY and a graduate of Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, where she received an award for academic excellence.

She is an avid sculler and tennis player and loves taking long walks. She is a certified Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy practitioner, a type of massage done with the feet and also enjoys more traditional hands on massage such as deep tissue, sports and Swedish massage. Marisel believes everyone can benefit from the healing power of touch and finds her work deeply rewarding.

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Matthew considers himself a Taoist or perhaps a Buddhist, a Meta physicist most accurately. He believes Quantum Physics is the scientific cusp meeting the spiritual world where the gap is narrowing. It is at this place where he sees our new paradigm for life and it is here that the value of consciousness and awareness are found. In order for the thinking mind to be aware of the present state of the body and mind, it needs a focal point - the body and the breath are used to occupy the mind's faculties of the immediate present and the secondary track of thought through action. By using simple stretching techniques combined with proper breathing, the body on a simple physical plane is enlivened. He further believes when the brain is functioning with proper blood and oxygen, it administers proper chemicals, honing attention and focus naturally. Matthew has studied ZaZen practice of life meditation - Pacific Zen Group and completed Yoga and Tai-Chi master training - Expert Rated training certified.

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Melissa is a Certified Equine Massage Therapist and is a member of the International Association of Animal Massage Therapists. She was certified by Equissage and studied TTouch with Linda Tellington Jones.

She also studied animal communication with Ted Andrews, Penelope Smith and Lydia Hibby. While living in Sedona, Arizona she studied with Grandfather Martin; revered Elder of the Hopi Nation, Uqualla; Elder of the Havasupi Tribe (Grand Canyon), and April Whitecloud; Apache Medicine Woman. Her greatest honors have been her many experiences with the wild dolphins, swimming with them in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Come remember who you truely are and that we are all connected in the one heart. Experience a unique healing session to help you on your path to clarity, radiant health, and enlightenment

Due to her childhood illnesses, Naima Provo has been meditating and self healing since she was five years old. Willing herself to walk again after being in a wheelchair stemming from detrimental major back surgeries at the ages of five and sixteen has put her in an advantage, so to speak. She has been on both the healer and need-to-be-healed sides of the spectrum. Being gifted with clairvoyance, clairaudience, and clairsentience, she has been an Intuitive Healer and a Medium as long as she can recall. She became a Usui Reiki Master/Teacher in 2007 after discovering the amazing benefits of Reiki Energy Healing. She pursued her love of healing further when she became a Licensed Massage Therapist and an Ordained Minister. She started hand-making Reiki Infused candles and body products to rival her many allergies and spread even more healing in other ways. Naima discovered the beautiful, sensual art of belly dance in 2005 and uses her Belly dance, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Break dance, Martial Arts, Massage Therapy, Gymnastics, Fitness and Energy Healing experience and knowledge to create innovative, fun, upbeat classes utilizing the female form. She refers to her mind as her "Genie Bottle". A "Jill of all trades", Naima is constantly learning and appreciating life's many gifts to spread love, health, and happiness to others.

Roberta is a CT Licensed Massage Therapist, a Registered Polarity Therapist and Reiki practitioner. Since 1999, she’s helped clients regain their natural balance, vitality and clarity through intuitive touch and guidance. In addition to her integrative bodywork approach to wellness, she is passionate about assisting others in manifesting their dreams of abundance. These coaching sessions utilize the Law of Attraction and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) to create a healthier body, financial prosperity, a fulfilling career or relationship and ultimately a more joy-filled life. Roberta Russell

In 2007, she began teaching EFT to groups as well as coaching individuals. Her enthusiasm for teaching stems from helping others realize their own power to heal themselves and transform their lives. She believes that dis-ease is caused by stress, beginning in the person’s energy system and that anyone can re-create wellness, given the right opportunity. With presence, guidance and nurturing support, she seeks to create an environment for healing, empowerment and transformation.

Roberta has resided in Ridgefield since 2004 after living many years in Pound Ridge, NY. A lover of nature, she enjoys woodsy walks and kayaking. “With humor, there is lightness and the possibility of miracles.”