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Our Practitioners
Jacqueline Flynn, DC
Founder & Director, Balanced Body Wellness Center
 Dr. Flynn is the founder and director of the center. She is
originally from Queens, NY and received her 4-year Bachelor of Arts
degree from the University of Binghamton in upstate NY. After taking a
long trip across the United States she settled in the small mountain
town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It was there that she became aware
of her interest in joining the chiropractic profession. After two years
of chiropractic pre-requisites and eight years of skiing, hiking and
biking she made the move to CT. After four years of intensive study, Dr.
Flynn graduated suma cum laude from the University of Bridgeport to
receive her Doctorate in Chiropractic.
Dr. Flynn’s interest in chiropractic began with her mother and
grandmother. With a genetic predisposition to scoliosis, going to the
chiropractor regularly was a family affair. Fortunately, she was always
surrounded by healthy influences. Dr. Flynn credits her mother with
“being ahead of her time” and teaching the family healthy habits to last
a lifetime.
Whether you choose chiropractic care for overall wellness or to
alleviate an acute or chronic condition, Dr. Flynn’s emphasis is on
treating the individual, as a whole. By incorporating manipulation, soft
tissues techniques, therapeutic exercises, nutritional counseling and
stress management into her treatment plan she is able to provide
well-rounded rehabilitation for her patients. Dr. Flynn prides herself
in providing quality, hands-on, personalized care, along with paying
special attention to detail. The office provides a warm and friendly
atmosphere in which to help people regain and maintain a healthier life.
Children are welcome and encouraged to join their parents.
Teaching children early on about health and wellness instills good
habits throughout their lives. A child's future health and
wellness may depend on the ease of the mother's pregnancy and
delivery. Dr. Flynn specializes in treating pregnant women and
helps them achieve a more comfortable and enjoyable pregnancy and
delivery. She is certified in the Webster
Technique. Dr. Flynn is a member of the International
Chiropractic Pediatric Association, American
Chiropractic Association, Connecticut
Chiropractic Association
Dr. Flynn resides in Naugatuck with her husband, Seth, daughter, Elana
and son Nolan.
Appointments are available Mondays 3:00-6:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday
10:00am - 6:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm
Other hours are available by appointment only.
To schedule an appointment please call (203) 723-5715 or click
here to e-mail Dr.
Flynn.
Jennifer
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Jennifer, MSW, RYT, is a registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga
Alliance. She completed her yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Center
for Yoga and Health in Lenox, MA and received advanced training and
certification in pregnancy yoga in 2003.
It is Jennifer’s mission to make yoga accessible to individuals of
various levels and help them to increase their overall health and well
being. She hopes to guide students towards nurturing themselves, coping
more effectively with stress and bringing about more peace in their
lives through the practice of yoga.
Christina
Boisits [top]
Christina
Boisits is a Clinical Nutritionist whose work in the health and fitness
arena began early as a child athlete. She went on to own and manage
women's fitness facilities for the past six years, where she has helped
hundreds of women to make eating right and exercising a priority in both
their own lives, and their families. Christina’s own discovery
of the food triggers to her daily headaches was the catalyst to pursuing
a Master’s Degree in clinical nutrition. The University of
Bridgeport’s program stood out due to it’s integrative and natural
approach.
Christina
began B. Well Nutrition Consulting to help educate others on how to heal
their bodies, fuel their bodies and move to attain their wellness goals.
Whether it is to lose, gain or maintain weight; decrease fatigue,
headaches, or other physical ailments, proper nutrition can make a
difference. Her clients have primarily consisted of weight management,
body builders, and people suffering from fatigue. Christina
believes proper nutrition can help with weight loss, maintenance and
gain; sports training; illness prevention and relief.
"I don't believe in the
widespread use of the word 'diet'. Making the proper nutritional and
supplemental choices, as well as being physically active, can help one
be at their healthiest
Individual
consulting and group weight management are available by appointment.
For more information see www.BeWellNutrition.com
or
click here to send e-mail.
Katie
Campochiaro [top]
Katie Campochiaro is a Bach Flower Practitioner who
has been trained by the Bach International Education Program, the only
courses in North America approved by the Dr. Edward Bach Foundation.
Her path to natural healing began innocently enough
as she sought a way to shed some unwanted pounds and balance her body
physically. After many
diets and many failures she saw her body only become exhausted, heavier,
and more imbalanced. Through
much research she finally learned that to find true health and wellness
an approach that treated her individual health and body requirements was
the only way to become balanced. The
best way to achieve this was through a more holistic approach.
She enrolled in the Nutrition Therapy Institute of Colorado,
where she is still studying to become a Master Nutritional Therapist.
Through her studies, her interest in complementary
medicine was ignited. The
need for employment led her to the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research
Center where she found a home as a study assistant.
This opened up a new door to understanding the world of science
and medicine. Part of
Katie’s role was to manage the adjacent Integrative Medicine Center.
Here is where she saw the real world application of joining
traditional medicine with the undeniable benefits of natural medicine.
Having the unique opportunity to have a dual role in research and
observation of hands on medicine allowed Katie to work alongside
scientists, doctors, naturopaths, and healers of all kinds.
She seized every opportunity possible to ask questions and gain
knowledge to satisfy her growing curiosity.
It was during this time that she was introduced to Bach Flower
Remedies.
Needing to know more about the healing abilities of
these flower essences, she began to take studies in earnest.
After the birth of her son, and witnessing the powerful healing
properties of Bach Flower Remedies on herself, her family and others,
she decided to take the next step in her path and begin sharing the
remedies with others as a practitioner.
Now she finds great joy and satisfaction watching her clients
reach inner peace and harmony through the skills she’s acquired and
the remedies she has learned so much about.
The many roles she has taken throughout her journey and the
friendships she has made along the way have given Katie the precious
ability to be a truly balanced and insightful healer.
Katie Campochiaro is a member of the International
Association of Integrative Medicine and the Naugatuck Holistic Health
and Lifestyle Initiative.
Contact Katie Campochiaro, BFP to get more
information or make an appointment.
Phone and email appointments are also available.
Call 203-592-3115 or to e-mail Katie email click
here.
Erica Moreland [top]
Erica Moreland is also known by her
given dance name Malina Skye. At an early age she
began a disciplined practice of Ballet, Jazz and other classical dance
styles. This foundation, combined with a life-changing practice of
Yoga, Pilates, Hula & Belly Dance, has led her down a path she longs
to share with other women. She has a bachelor's degree in
Elementary Education, is a graduate of Connecticut Center for Massage
Therapy, and is certified with the American Council on Exercise for
group fitness. She has taught many classes in dance, and fitness,
continues to further her education and certifications in Yoga and Belly
Dance with master instructors and performers.
Mailina's intention is to share her
love of belly Dance, and the unique overall benefits it offers, with the
women in her community. She integrates focused conditioning and
stretching sequences with fun combinations and improvisations to provide
a class that is both relaxing and challenging.
To e-mail Erica click
here.
Dave Generali, L.M.T.
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Dave Generali received his certification in Massage Therapy from the
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in August of 2000. He is fully
licensed and insured through the American Massage Therapy Association.
Prior to joining the Balanced Body Wellness Center team, David provided
therapeutic massage at the former Anderson Chiropractic Center in
Middlebury. Dave is experienced in Swedish massage, acupressure,
pregnancy massage and sports massage.
Sachin Hazen (Edward Walker)
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203.729.1160
Click here to e-mail Sachin.
Sachin Hazen (Edward Walker) is a native of Naugatuck, graduated cum
laude Phi Beta Kappa from Wesleyan (CT), and has been a practitioner in
the holistic health field for over twenty years. He received his massage
certification at the Body Electric School of Massage and Rebirthing in
California and had a massage therapy practice in Boston for ten years.
He led weekly healing workshops there and taught shiatsu and natural
foods (macrobiotic) cooking. He has also been trained in Iyengar and
Kripalu yoga, oriental medicine (Kushi Institute), palm healing, Phoenix
Rising Yoga Therapy, and REIKI. He also worked in Boston as a software
engineer and manager in high tech and as a restaurant chef. He developed
his counseling skills during five years on the residential staff at
Kripalu Center (MA). While there he developed
SpiritFire body-centered healing, a powerful modality combining
breathwork and massage. He studied social therapy in Boston,
body-centered psychotherapy (EmBodyment) with Douglas Brady, and worked
closely with prominent psychotherapist, author, and speaker
Cia Ricco. He
received his certification in Ericksonian hypnotherapy at the Tribeca
Hypnosis & Healing Institute of NYC. In addition, Sachin maintains
a personal tour guide business to sacred sites on Maui, Hawaii and is
an ordained minister legally authorized to perform marriages and civil
unions.
Beth Garrett
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Beth
developed her passion for yoga right here at
Balanced
Body
Wellness
Center
!
After experiencing the loss of her beloved father, yoga gave her the
connection she craved between a healthy body and a strong mind and
spirit. She decided to pursue her teaching certification with
Lotus
Gardens,
LLC in 2007. Beth teaches
by using physical movement and breath to bring each student to their own
awareness of what yoga can add to their lives. She invites everyone in
her class to join her in a practice that may be invigorating or
relaxing, and often playful, but always rewarding. Click
here to e-mail Beth.
Lisa Knowlton, RYT, RPT
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Lisa had studied yoga for seven years. She is a Registered Yoga
Teacher and completed her 200-hour teacher training through Lotus
Gardens, LLC. She is also a Registered Physical Therapist who practices
full-time in an outpatient orthopedic office. Lisa sees up close, each
day, how important a regular routine of fitness and relaxation is to
recover from an injury, as well as to maintain good health. She believes
the whole body is strongly interconnected and yoga is a fun and
rewarding way to strengthen the mind, body and spirit. Lisa’s classes
focus around core strengthening, balanced flexibility, and body and mind
relaxation.
Joyce Leahy R.N. L.M.T.
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Graduated 2001 from CCMT (Ct.Center for Massage Therapy, Newington)
Member: AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association)
NCBTMB (Natl. Certified by Board of Therapeautic Massage &Bodywork)
Areas of Study:
- Deep Tissue
- Hot Stone
- Myofacial
- Reflexology
- Reiki
- Swedish
- Shiatsu
- Sports
- Therapeutic Touch
- Chair/Office
I use a holistic and intuitive approach when working with my clients.
At each massage session I adapt techniques tailored to meet your health
and healing needs.
Being in the health field as an R.N. for many years, I firmly believe
that healing comes from within. I also believe in helping you educate
yourself through exercise, stretching, deep breathing, and an increased
awareness of your daily habits and posture, all of which play a profound
role in keeping you healthy and pain free.
To schedule an appointment please call me at (203) 729-2099 or (C)
910-9921
Deborah J. McMahon
L.M.T.
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Member: AMTA since 2002 (American Massage Therapy Association)
Nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork.
After being a stay at home mom to her two boys for 10 years Deborah
decided to enter a new medical field. She felt that massage therapy
could offer people an alternative for their discomforts beyond the usage
of medications and surgery.
In 2000 Deborah decided to attend an open house at Connecticut Center
For Massage Therapy and immediately enrolled the following semester.
After two years of intense study she graduated from CCMT in December of
2002.
Deborah enjoys continuing her education and has received certifications
in C.O.R.E. Myofascial Therapy, and Pre and Postpartum Pregnancy Massage.
She also had advanced training in Hot Stone Massage and Rain Drop
Aromatherapy Massage.
“My Goal is to create an environment where massage benefits the clients
health, energy level, and overall quality of life! “
Techniques offered by Deborah
- Swedish and Deep tissue Massage
- C.O.R.E. Myofascial Therapy
- Hot Stone Therapy
- Pre and Postpartum Pregnancy Massage
Click here to
e-mail Deborah.
Kate Perchuk
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Kate Perchuk has been studying and practicing yoga in New York and
Connecticut for the past five years, exploring various styles including
Anusara, Kundalini, Vinyasa and Kripalu. Her love of the practice led
her to pursue her teacher’s certification, which she completed in 2006
with Lotus Gardens LLC. Her approach to yoga is rooted in the principles
of alignment and the integration of breath and movement, and realized
through the grace and flow of yogic thought and vinyasa choreography.
Kate has also studied yoga as a therapy to reduce and prevent lower back
pain, and is interested in sharing what she has learned with individuals
who suffer low back discomfort, which can upset one’s postural and
mental balance. She considers chronic back discomfort as an integrative
ailment that is treated both therapeutically and preventively with yoga,
enhancing body and mind awareness for wholeness and health.
Michelle
Rosenthal, LMT [top]
Michelle graduated from Connecticut Center of
Massage Therapy in 2006, with a focus on wellness and prevention.
She is a member of AMTA (American Massage Therapy Association)
and is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork.
She specializes in deep tissue, Swedish, and pre- and post- natal
massage. Michelle is
certified in MotherMassage©: massage during pregnancy.
Michelle believes that massage therapy should be an
integral part of every person’s health plan.
Along with relaxing the mind and body, massage helps to keep
muscles and soft tissue of the body in good health.
Each massage that I give is different and tailored to the needs
of the individual client. Call
for an appointment: (203)-723-8874 Click
here to e-mail Michelle
Karin Terebessy, RYT
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As a
fully certified Yoga Instructor and professional Human Service Worker by
trade, helping people feel good is central to Karin’s style of teaching.
Whether Karin is leading a rigorous and challenging Kundalini style
practice or a gentle restorative yoga practice, Karin strives to help
each student awaken their own happiness, contentment and peace. Laughing
and smiling are big with Karin.
Click here
to e-mail Karin.
Frank Thomas
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Frank
Thomas has studied and practiced yoga, meditation, and Eastern
philosophies for over 30 years. Several years ago, he began deepening
his practice and, he says, reclaimed his life through regular classes
and dedication to what he terms the spiritual science of yoga. He
recently completed his 200-Hour Teacher Certification at Lotus Gardens,
LLC, and is a registered teacher with Yoga Alliance. He takes the
greatest joy in sharing through teaching what he has learned and
continues to learn. In his classes he integrates his knowledge of
Astanga, Anusara, Forrest, Iyengar, and Vinyasa Flow yoga with such
other disciplines as the martial arts Tai Chi and Kung Fu to provide a
safe, open, environment in which all students may find their way to the
unity of body, mind, and spirit that is yoga.
Lara Azzarito Ward, 500 RYT, Director
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Lara has taught yoga and eastern disciplines for over 20 years. She
developed the first yoga programs for cardiac patients at Danbury & New
Milford Hospitals as well creating employee programs for Boehringer
Ingelheim, Cendant Mobility, Dow, Duracell, Ethan Allen, Kimberly Clark
and Scholastic corporations. Ms. Ward also created Lotus Gardens,
dedicated to educating yoga teachers and providing yoga classes for the
public and corporations. She has studied martial arts and eastern
philosophy for 20 years and has a second degree black belt. After a car
accident, Lara developed her own Relaxation through Movement program
which combined breath work with slow flowing movement to help her own
recovery. Ms. Ward has a B.A. in both Business Administration and
English. She and her husband and children live in Sherman, CT.
website link: www.lotusgardensyoga.com
Denise Walsh -Yoga and
Class Coordinator [top]
Denise Walsh is a registered yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance. She
received her 200 hour certification from Lotus Gardens, llc. Focusing on
the fundamentals, Denise specializes in introducing the benefits of Yoga
to beginners and those who don’t consider themselves the yoga “type”. No
one is too old, too sick, too out of shape, or too inexperienced to
participate. With modifications anyone can experience the
Mind-Body-Spirit connection. In Absolute Beginners, Daily Yoga Practice
and Chair Yoga classes Denise offers gentle instruction and personal
attention to participants – meeting the unique needs of those just
beginning the journey and supporting the development of those who wish
to expand their practice.
Denise began her yoga practice where East met Wet – in the pool! After
personally benefiting from aquatic yoga she was inspired to become a
certified yoga instructor and incorporate yoga into the water workouts
she designs for group classes and as an aquatic personal trainer. Denise
is the creator of H2OM Aquatic Yoga. Combining the art of Yoga with the
element of water allows individuals of all abilities and fitness levels
to experience the benefits of yoga due to water’s unique properties. It
is the perfect environment for beginners, special needs populations, or
those recovering from injuries to develop because buoyancy in water
makes practice gentle to the body. Yet advanced individuals can also be
challenged by the increased resistance water presents. Denise is also
certified Aquatic Fitness Instructor through the Aquatic Exercise
Association and United States Water Fitness Association.
Click here to e-mail
Denise.
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