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Patrick is a licensed massage therapist. He is nationally certified
and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. He graduated
from the Potomac Massage Training Institute (PMTI), a COMTA accredited
school in Washington, DC. He has served on the faculty at PMTI
and currently teaches Heart of Touch in Arlington, Virginia. His
training includes Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, NeuroMuscular
Therapy and Reiki Therapy. In addition, he completed the Medical
Massage for the Cancer Patient training at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Cancer Center in New York. Having studied posture and biomechanics
for twenty years, Patrick loves to
Betsy Golem, L.Ac. is a Licensed Acupuncturist. She is Nationally Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She graduated from the Maryland Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine in Bethesda, MD after completing a three year course in Acupuncture and related western medicine studies. Betsy has also studied Reiki healing and Tai Chi/Qi Gong, a combined form of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Acupuncture is a safe and effective healing modality that originated in China over 4000 years ago. Acupuncture is an important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which also includes herbal medicines, tuina massage and exercise therapies. Acupuncture involves stimulation and balancing of the body's vital energy called Qi (chee). Flowing through channels or "meridians" in the body, Qi is accessed by tapping into specific points along these meridians. By stimulating the Qi through these points, imbalances in the flow of Qi can be smoothed and healing effected. There is a saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine, "Where there is pain, there is no free flow of Qi". Proven in certain clinical trials to alleviate post-operative tooth pain and low back pain, acupuncture has shown itself also to be effective in treating conditions as varied as insomnia, depression, anxiety, menstrual and reproductive disorders, asthma and the common cold. An initial acupuncture visit takes from 1 1/2 to 2 hours and consists of health history, pulse and tongue evaluation, TCM diagnosis and acupuncture treatment. Follow up treatments may take between 45 minutes to one hour. Non-needle treatments such as moxibustion (heat treatments), electrical stimulation and cupping may also be employed, in addition to acupuncture. The number of treatments required will vary according to your condition. Most conditions require between eight to ten treatments to feel the full effects. The effects of acupuncture will depend on your body's response. [ back to top ]
Greetings! I am a licensed Massage Therapist with over ten years of experience specializing in pain relief and stress reduction therapies which allow my clients to feel better, have more energy, and function at their most optimal level to help them pursue that which is most important to them in their life. I have been at the Sacred Well Healing Center since 2001 and also worked for the Four Season's Hotel's Fitness and Massage Therapy Center for eight years massaging such notables as King Abdulla and Queen Rania of Jordan, Gene Hackman, Burt Backrack and Kristin Davis. Additionally, I have worked in Chiropractic offices and at an alternative health care clinic where I was doing in-depth therapies for chronic pain patients and people with low energy and fibromyalgia. My hours of availability are:
Each session is individually tailored to meet the client's needs. Therapies available include: Massage Therapy (Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Swedish): Full body massage provides a deep feeling of well-being. It prevents injuries and is a wonderful restorative therapy when received on a regular basis. Cranio-Sacral Therapy (CST): From the Osteopathic tradition, CST directly impacts the nervous system and can provide profound releases. Clients are very relaxed after a session. Lymph Drainage: This gentle and rhythmic massage along specific pathways reinforces and even re-establishes the natural flow of lymph in the body which can be disrupted from injuries or surgeries. Proper flow of lymphatic fluid is essential to prevent the painful build up of fluids which also impedes oxygen and nutrients from reaching tissue cells. Wounds heal faster when the build up of lymph is reduced. Although the work is light, it is very relaxing and immediately reduces swelling in acute (recent) injury or surgery areas. Visceral Manipulation (gentle organ massage and loosening of surrounding tissues): Posture problems, excessive emotional stress, surgeries and physical injuries can cause tension in the abdominal area. Manipulation is very effective in relaxing the body and preventing potential problems. Zero Balancing (Structural Acupressure): Developed by an Osteopath, Zero Balancing is both relaxing and energizing. It gently aligns the joints of the body so that gravitational forces can move through the system with greater efficiency. No longer fighting gravity with every step, clients have more energy, and often feel taller, lighter, and a whole body-felt sense of integration after a session. Prior to completing my massage training at the Baltimore School of Massage in 1996, I earned my Bachelor of Arts, graduating with distinctions, from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1991 with majors in International Relations and two languages. I also hold a second degree black belt in Taekwon-do. I look forward to being a member of your wellness team! Julie Singer, B.A., L.M.T. [ back to top ] |
Telephone: (703) 989-8316
