Sheila Holcomb, LMT - I am a New York State licensed massage therapist that specializes in working with clients who consistently strive to both give and receive the best out of life.

My paradigm of massage therapy is rooted in my enduring love of architecture. The skill of being able to visualize complex integrated shapes and the potential effects of gravity to structures translates readily to the field of massage therapy in the form of biomechanics. In other words, biomechanics is the application of physics to the human form. (By the way, I happen to have aced many physics tests in school!)

Also harboring a preoccupation with analyzing the human condition, I find people to be just flat out intriguing and fascinating! I am very fortunate to have discovered a career in which both these interests blend seamlessly.

I practice with the belief that massage therapy is one of the best ways to feel the vibrant potential of life in every cell of your being. It is my hope that you find this philosophy to be both inspiring and motivating and opens you to the benefits of receiving therapeutic massage.

By receiving therapeutic massage to remove as many physical limitations as possible, clients experience the freedom to fully pursue personal goals without the bodily discomfort (and ensuing emotional strain) that sometimes holds us back from really participating in life. 

Then in 1994 Sandra moved to a unit that was a medical unit with a specialty in oncology. She remains on that unit today although the specialties have changed to adult cystic fibrosis, stroke, sickle cell, and hospice. In 1998 she became the charge RN on the unit, assisting other nurses in the care of their patients and being sure the unit would run smoothly for each 24 hours. For a short while from 1994-1998 she worked in the out patient oncology unit providing her patients with education and cancer treatment. Presently she works on her impatient unit and works per diem as a Diabetic Nurse educator in the Diabetes Health source at Highland Hospital.

December 2007 was an exciting month for her as she became a Certified Practioner in Clinical Aromatherapy, fulfilling a dream she has had for several years. The course she studied was designed by Jane Buckle PhD RN for health care professionals. The course involves 68 hours of course work over 18 months, plus an additional 182 hours of student's study time. The student studies and uses 33 essential oils, does a case study on one oil, and then takes a written exam. The certification is endorsed by The National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy. In December 2007 Sandra also became trained in Reiki Level I.        

Sandra is currently available for classes, consultation, and personalized aromatherapy products, you may call her at (585) 465-0202 or email her at zia103@yahoo.com.

Dawn Mamikunian, LAc, MTOM has been practicing as an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist for more than fourteen years. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have given Dawn the tools to work with her patients energetically to heal and re-establish balance in the body. Dawn's client base includes patients of all ages, from children to senior citizens. Dawn's specialties include Womens health (fertility and hormonal imbalance) allergies and asthma, and pain (physical or emotional). She is also a certified N.A.E.T. (Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique) practitioner allowing her to work with her patients to overcome environmental sensitivities that can lead to imbalances.

Doreen Bell, M.S. is a Certified Herbalist, Reiki Master, and IET Practitioner. Doreen holds a B.S. and an M.S. in Education with a concentration in biology, anatomy, and physiology. She believes in healthy living and exemplifies that by eating well, meditating, competing in triathlons and practicing yoga