MAKING IT COUNT - HEALTH & WELLNESS SMART!

The center is closed and continues to communicate with the San Diego County Health Department in order to provide safe integrative health support. The  following changes will take effect for a tentative June 1st re-opening: 1) The center will operate on a by appointment basis only, 2) Enhanced health intake completed prior to accepting an appointment request. 3) Appointments will be adequately spaced apart in order to ensure that clients are seen upon arrival,  do not wait in the lobby and respective check-out is completed prior to arrival of next client, 4) Social distancing will be in effect for each working therapist, 5) Couples massage services are suspended until further notice, 6) Suspension of participation in any in-person group events, 7) Enhanced disinfection procedures to clean and disinfect all door handles, sink faucets, counter tops, elevator touch surfaces and restroom facilities throughout the day,  8) Disposable head cradle covers us...

  ·   Moving to Pacific Beach on Monday, Jan 28th. New office address will be 702 Diamond St, Pacific Beach, CA 92109 .

BOOK NOW The wellness center will be open Thanksgiving Day from 9AM to 1130PM.  Choice an option that works best for you either at the wellness center or mobile massage delivery to your door.   Book online at http://yupzup.com/booknow

Yesterday evening, I shared highlights of 6 common healing flowers and herbs that anyone can use to support their wellness and bolster the health and wellness of their loved ones.  We looked at Arnica, Calendula, Yarrow, Rose hips, Roman Chamomile and Thyme with a focus on their unique therapeutic actions, chemical constituents and spiritual nature.  I posted a pdf copy of the presentation on my 2018 International Self Care Day web page .   Feel free to check it out and send any questions or thoughts you might have about the flowers and herbs.  

The 7 Pillars of Self Care : Health literacy   – understanding how your health can impact your wellbeing and how your actions can make a difference. Self-awareness   – understanding your current physical and mental health as well as how you can improve in these areas. Physical activity   – understanding how physical activity, in all of its forms, have benefits to our physical and mental health and making efforts to increase your own activity level in ways you enjoy. Healthy eating   – understanding the role of a healthy diet in improving your physical and mental health and including foods that promote good health. Risk avoidance or mitigation   – understanding the impact of unhealthy behaviours and trying to reduce their impact by quitting tobacco, limiting alcohol, getting vaccinated, practicing safe sex, using sunscreens, etc. Good hygiene   – understanding the risks of poor hygiene and working to avoid those risks by washing hands regularly...

International Self-Care on July 24th , by Keith Jenkins " In the United States, 80 percent of illness is thought to be preventable, including eight of the nine leading causes of death ( PreventDisease.com ). How we eat, how much we exercise, our addictions, our stress levels, our environment, how we relate to others – we know that these and many other factors influence how we feel. The challenge is not in knowing how we ‘ought’ to do things but in making the transition from knowledge to practice. " (1) This month we will highlight a topic on Self-Care every week.  On International Self-Care Day we will meet for tai-chi, hand reflexology and breathing  exercises at the Tecolote Park and at the Mission Hills Park .  To close out the day, you are invited to an evening coffee/tea klatch. Stay tuned for an update this coming Monday, July 9th that will share location and times for the event on July 24th I hope you had a wonderful Independence holiday and welco...

OPEN INDEPENDENCE DAY!  Special holiday hours are in effect with late evening start times available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Bodywork sessions may be booked to start up till 11:45pm. Book on-line at  http://yupzup.com/booknow  or text (619)-204-5967.  Access to and from the wellness center by means of the I-5 Sea World Drive and Clairemont freeway exits will be excellent with limited traffic concerns throughout the holiday.  Be advised that mobile massage is not available in Downtown San Diego, Mission Beach, La Jolla Shores, Pacific Beach and the oceanfront side of Ocean Beach during Independence Day.