The EAST|WEST Center

Featured Article from Celeste Christiensen, Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist:

2010-12-20T22:58:00.003-05:00

Holidays and Stress: How to Keep Your Peace When You Really Want to Speak Your Piece!

Did you slave all Thanksgiving Day baking your turkey to the perfect shade of golden-brown only to gulp down 5 cups of coffee so that you could be first in line at the mall for the midnight-madness sale? Or perhaps you are the one who will wait right until Christmas Eve to rush into the stores and make a crazed dash through the isles like a Santa-Gone-Mad! Either way, you are tired and stressed, perhaps even exhausted and vowing to be the Grinch who will steal Christmas for all future holidays to come. Slow down, take a deep breath and relax. Massage can rid you of all that stress in about an hour!

Did you know that massage addresses a variety of health conditions, the most prevalent being stress-related tension, which experts believe is the pre-curser for 80-90% of all disease? That’s right – stress can be powerful blow to our system and before we know it, little ailments turn in to big ailments and then we find ourselves with a full-blown condition that needs to be treated by a medical professional. Stress has been shown to have both a direct and indirect relationship to a host of physical and emotional conditions, including headaches, muscle spasms, anxiety, depression and more. Clinical studies have proven that massage reduces both heart rate and blood pressure, as well as calms the sympathetic nervous system which is responsible for releasing a multitude of body-busting stress hormones in the first place. So, why not take some time out for yourself this holiday season? Or better yet, make yourself a priority into the New Year!

Massage offers a drug free, non-invasive, humanistic approach based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself and is therefore an important investment in your long-term health and well-being. The goal is to try and maintain balance in an unbalanced world. Having a massage at least once a month goes a long way towards preventative maintenance and keeping that balance. And as a bonus, it just feels fabulous! So, what are you waiting for? You only need to experience a good massage once to know that it is beneficial to body, mind and soul.

Cheers to your health and wellness in the New Year!

Celeste is the EAST|WEST Center's Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist. Her areas of focus include, but are not limited to:
Musculoskeletal Pain (chronic and acute)
Stress / Anxiety
Depression
Sleep Disorders
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Sciatica
Headaches

Autumn 2010 Newsletter: Featured Article from Andrea Perullo, Licensed Acupuncturist:

2010-10-15T23:02:00.009-04:00

Ancient Medicine for a Modern World

Acupuncture is currently one of the most popular holistic medical treatments in the United States for a good reason - it gets the desired results! Even though it was first created around 3,500 years ago, it has survived the ages because this powerful medicine truly works.

It is based on the principles of Chinese Medicine where the body is viewed as a single working unit rather than individual systems. The goal of acupuncture is to redirect the flow of qi, or energy, helping to cure and prevent disease and restore natural harmony in the body. Stimulation ofacupuncture points on specific points with very fine, sterile needles stimulates movement of qi, allowing healing to take place.

Acupuncture is now offered at The EAST|WEST Center for Wellness byLicensed Acupuncturist Andrea Perullo, M.S. Ms. Perullo studied at the prestigious Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City, as well as in hospitals and clinics in China and South Africa.

Andrea's areas of focus include:
Auto-Immune Disorders
Mental / Emotional Issues
Headaches / Migraines
Women's Issues
Acute / Chronic Pain Conditions
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Addiction
Insomnia
Weight Management
Stress
In addition, Andrea was recently voted Charlotte's Best Acupuncturist by LivingSocial - so you know you are in expert hands!

Best Acupuncturist in Charlotte!

2010-07-30T22:37:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to The EAST|WEST Center’s Andrea Perullo for being voted Charlotte’s "Best Acupuncturist" by Living Social. She is wonderful at what she does, so this absolutely doesn't come as a surprise to anyone!

Cheers to Andrea! Please contact her if you would like to learn more about acupuncture.

Spring 2010 Newsletter: Featured Article from Dr. Minette, Naturopathic Physician:

2010-05-13T01:40:00.016-04:00

Aller-Geeze!

Did you know that Charlotte ranks third in the list of worst cities for allergies? Geeze! No wonder so many people are walking around with sinus congestion and runny noses. Even more disturbing is the number of people who are on medications and who are still suffering from allergy symptoms. If this is your story, or if you are fed up with the side effects caused by allergy medications, then naturopathic medicine can help you.

Naturopathic medicine offers an approach to health that heals the root cause of illness, rather than just covering up the symptoms. At The EAST│WEST Center for Wellness, Dr. Chérie Minette uses natural therapies to stimulate the body’s own ability to heal itself. She treats each person individually, working holistically to develop a plan that ensures good health in all her patients.

Dr. Minette’s practice, Naturopathic Health, is located inside The EAST│WEST Center for Wellness. Dr. Minette attended medical school in Arizona at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Before that, she completed her Masters in Health Education, with a concentration in nutrition. She also holds degrees in Biology and Psychology and has worked abroad in South America as a naturopathic physician.

In addition to allergies, Dr. Minette's other areas of focus include:

ADHD
Anxiety/ Depression
Constipation
GERD
Infections (bacterial, fungal, viral)
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Insomnia
Menopause
Migraines
PMS
Weight Concerns
Thyroid Imbalances

In the circle...

2009-04-14T00:27:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone…thanks for stopping by and checking out our blog.

This is such an exciting time for all of us! For me personally, I feel energized to be surrounded by such a positive, professional group of health practitioners. I know that this is the under current of something that will grow much larger and stronger as time moves forward. I am eager to see where we will be in a year from now!

As far as giving you an incentive to come see me, I am currently offering $10 off your first Barefoot Massage. So, just so you all know, this is the best-of-the-best that I offer. This is my signature therapy and what I am known for around town. Its not for the light-hearted, I must tell you – this massage is what you get if you like a medium to deep pressure massage that will give you therapeutic results, lasting for weeks.

Give me a call so that I can get you on my books! 704.962.6400. Be well.

Yoga as Therapy-Lisa's Spring Offerings

2009-04-09T21:38:00.003-04:00

Welcome to this stop on your personal journey towards whole health!!! My programs are meant to inspire and challenge you to live your truth and reach new levels of physical, emotional and spiritual awareness! Yoga is brought to your body, your mind ,your Spirit and your locale. Here's what's on for Spring

*BG Core Yoga 8 week Specialty Session begins April 13th! hosted by Jazzercise@ The Fountains
(South Charlotte, Waxhaw Area)Tom Short Rd/Ardrey Kell Rd intersection . Don't miss out!! Get to your true core by Summer 09' . Class is limited to 10 clients for hands on adjustments and customization of postures. Registration ends April 24th.

Our Pregnancy Belly Breathe(TM) has a new name. Welcome Mama Guru(TM) to the Pregnancy path of Belly Guru, LLc. Moms of all ages and especially Moms to be, are invited to empower their bodies, enlighten their minds and birth strong. Wed 11:15am Plaza Midwood/Elizabeth Area
360 N Caswell Rd, 2nd Fl . Consultations are always Free. ***Lisa

Private Sessions are being scheduled at the East/West Center beginning April 20th. Each tailored session provides a Customized Transformational experience. Challenge yourself with growth in a new direction and a new found awareness. Work on your form or focus. Move beyong self imposed boundaries. Learn to Stop and Be Still . Call Lisa @ 704.780.4586 or Visit www.bellyguru.com to learn more

Welcome to our blog!

2009-03-31T15:26:00.001-04:00

Welcome to The EAST|WEST Center's blog. You will always find current updates and specials here, so please check back often.