WellSpan Center for Mind/Body Health - Classes

Class sizes are limited; reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.  For a complete listing of free workshops, please see the Mind-Body-Spirit listings of the Health & Wellness Calendar.  For information or to register for the classes in this section, please call the WellSpan Center for Mind/Body Health at 851-5590.  Class registration/payment can be mailed to the Center for Mind/Body Health, 140 Pine Grove Commons, York, PA 17403.

Gift certificates can be purchased at the Center for Mind/Body Health 140 Pine Grove Commons York, PA  17403  Call 851-5590 or email us for more information.

Meet the most important person in your life......you.

When was the last time you took a moment from your hectic day to slow your pace and breathe? Here we are again at the beginning of the busiest time of year. Kids are returning to school, holiday plans and preparations are underway, and through it all you attempt to maintain the balance and every day juggling called "your life."

It is important to put aside time for yourself to maintain and perhaps even improve your personal health and well-being. Stress can leave you with feelings of discomfort, lack of personal satisfaction, drained of energy, fatigued, with a tendency to over- or undereat.

Whether you are experiencing any of these feelings or simply desire to improve your health and fitness levels, the Center for Mind/Body Health offers many opportunities to overcome these challenges and accomplish your goals. The Center for
Mind/Body Health offers complementary medicine services that are safe, relaxing and proven to be effective.

These services include massage therapy, yoga, pilates, T'ai Chi Chih, acupuncture, Reiki, stress reduction classes and nutrition consultations. Take time for yourself to meet life's stressful challenges and enjoy "you" during the seasonal transition from summer into fall. Experience the diverse and beneficial services offered by the Center for Mind/Body Health. 

Movement Therapies Class Schedule

Returning students take 10 percent off your class!

T'ai Chi Chih - Joy through Movement
  Monday, September 14 to November 2, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
  Monday, November 16 to December 28, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
T'ai Chi Chih is a series of relaxing, gentle, slow movements designed to stimulate, circulate and balance the chi. Its general benefi ts may include tension and stress relief, reduction of joint and muscle pain, including those with arthritic symptoms; weight control; an increase of energy; and improvements in balance, fl exibility and coordination.
Instructor: Barb Hines
Location: Woman and Parent Education
1101 South Edgar St.
York, PA
Cost: $85/8-week session
Registration is required; please call 851-5590.

Beginner's Hatha Yoga
Session I
  Tuesday, September 15 to November 3, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Dawn Shue
Location: WellSpan Human Resource Center
1135 South Edgar St.
York, PA
Cost: $65/8-week session
Registration is required; please call 851-5590.

Session II
A continuation of Session I including new postures and pranayama techniques
  Tuesday, November 17 to December 22, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Dawn Shue
Location: WellSpan Human Resource Center
1135 South Edgar St.
York, PA
Cost: $50/6-week session
Registration is required; please call 851-5590.

Mat Pilates
  Monday, September 21 to November 2, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. (No class October 19th)
Mat Pilates yields numerous benefits, including increased lung capacity and circulation through deep, healthy breathing, strength and flexibility, particularly of the abdomen and back muscles, and coordination -both muscular and mental.
Instructor: Monica Newcomb
Location: WellSpan Human Resource Center
1135 South Edgar St.
York, PA
Cost: $35
Registration is required; please call 851-5590.

Lunchtime Yoga
  Wednesday, September 30 to November 18 (no class November 4), Noon to 1 p.m.
Refresh, rejuvenate, and get your exercise in at lunch time with this hour-long session of stretching, strengthening and
deep, restorative relaxation!
Instructor: Jennifer Yost
Cost: Seven week session $60
Location: Women & Parent Education
1101 South Edgar St.
York, PA
Registration is required; please call 851-5590.

Mind/Body Medicine Classes

Healthy Eating: Antiinflammatory Foods
  Wednesday, September 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Chronic inflammatory response has been connected with many diseases, including heart disease, arthritis and cancer. Learn how to ease inflammation and reduce risk of disease by choosing the right foods. Healthy snacks provided.
Speaker: Dale Green, MS, RD, LDN
Location: WellSpan Women's Center (Apple Hill Health Campus)
35 Monument Rd.
York, PA
Cost: $15
Registration is required; please call 851-5590.

Learn Reiki Level I
  Sunday, September 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reiki (ray-key) is a gentle touch therapy that anyone can learn for use on self and others. Reiki promotes relaxation and healing and can help with chronic illness systems and pain.
Instructor: Vanessa Bradley, Reiki Master, Teacher and Practitioner
Location: Center for Mind/Body Health
140 Pine Grove Commons
York, PA
Cost: $140
Registration is required; please call 851-5590.

Stress Reduction For Life Challenging Illness
  Wednesdays, September 30 to November 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Discover how to improve your health, strengthen your immune system and promote healing using relaxation techniques, stress reduction, nutrition and movement.
Speaker: Edward Q. Rogers, M.D., Center for Mind/Body Health
Location: WellSpan Office Center (Apple Hill Health Campus)
45 Monument Rd.
York, PA
Cost: Insurance may cover some or all of this 8-week program.
Registration is required; please call 851-5590.

Reiki Level II
  Sunday, October 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Take the next step on your Reiki journey! You'll learn three Reiki symbols and the distant healing technique, send and receive healing energy and learn practices to deepen your interaction with energy. Class manual and certificate provided.
Prerequisite - Learn Reiki
Instructor: Vanessa Bradley, Reiki Master, teacher and practitioner
Location: Center for Mind/Body Health
140 Pine Grove Commons
York, PA
Cost: $210
Registration is required; please call 851-5590.

Center for Mind/Body Services

Holistic Evaluations
Provider: Edward Q. Rogers, MD
Please call (717) 851-5590 or email us for an appointment

Personal Nutrition Consultations and Counseling
Whether your goal is improving general nutrition, increasing energy, losing weight, increasing anti-aging agents or addressing specific health issues such as cancer or heart disease a registered dietitian can help you formulate a nutrition plan unique to your needs.
Provider: Dale Green, RD
Cost: Insurance may cover - check with your plan.
Initial consultation $75, follow-up $40/half hour
Please call 851-5590 or email us for an appointment.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture is a form of traditional Asian medicine.  It uses slender needles which are inserted just beneath the skin's surface at specific points, depending on your symptoms.  It is virtually painless, and is based on your body's flow of "chi" (natural energy). Acupuncture helps your body to stay in peak condition and maximizes your ability to heal and resist disease.
Providers: Hong Zhang, RAc
Cost: Initial evaluation and treatment $120, follow-up $65

Massage Therapy and Energy Work

Lavender Foot Scrub
Allow the benefits of lavender to help rejuvenate fatigued and over-worked feet.
Providers: Michelle Courbis, CMT; Megan Delaney, CMT; and Becky Koltunovitch, CMT
Cost: 50-minute session $65
Please call 851-5590 for an appointment.

Mindful Touch Therapy
Mindful Touch Therapy was originally created to be a safe and effective massage for individuals living with cancer, critical
illness and other health circumstances where regular therapeutic massage may be contraindicated. Mindful Touch Therapy is a gentle, yet effective treatment that helps to relieve stress, improve health, manage pain and restore balance.
Provider: Karen Knuepfer, CMT
Cost: 1 hr $65, 1 ½ hr $85

Neuromuscular Therapy
This comprehensive program of softtissue manipulation balances the body's central nervous system with the musculoskeletal system. It is also used to locate and release spasms and hypecontraction in the tissue, eliminate trigger points that cause pain, rebuild the strength of injured tissues, assist venous and lymphatic flow, and restore postural alignment, proper biomechanics, and flexibility to the tissues.
Provider: Bill Maguire, LMT
Cost: $50 to $100

Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese system of stress reduction and relaxation, which facilitates healing on all levels. Guided relaxation,
guided imagery and guided breath work are included in the sessions when appropriate.
Providers: Jodie Blauser, Reiki Practitioner; Vanessa Bradley, Reiki Master and Michelle Courbis, Reiki Practitioner
Cost: 1 hr $65

Relaxation Massage
A style of massage that offers gentle techniques with the goal, or intention, of reducing stress and soothing muscular tension and to promoting overall wellness.
Costs: ½ hr $40, 1 hr $65, 1 ½ hr $95

Stone Massage
Enjoy relaxation at its deepest level as you allow these age-old elements to help release the stress of your muscles. The
heat from the stones will help to melt the tension in your muscles as the cold stones help to increase circulation.
Providers: Jodie Blauser, CMT; Becky Koltunovitch, CMT; Karen Knuepfer, CMT
Cost: 75 minute session $85
Please call 851-5590 for an appointment.

Therapeutic Massage
Styles of massage that differ from relaxation by focusing on therapeutic goals such as releasing muscle spasms, strengthening or stretching specific muscles affected by an injury and reducing pain. These more specific techniques can include trigger pointing and deep tissue work.
Costs: ½ hr $45, 1 hr $70, 1 ½ hr $100

Massage Therapists:
Carrie Anderson, CMT
Jodie Blauser, CMT
Adrienne Bukovsky, LMT
Michelle Courbis, CMT
Megan Delaney, CMT
Linda Giniewski, CMT
Moriah Hoffman, CMT
Terry Kelly, CMT
Karen Knuepfer, CMT
Becky Koltunovitch, CMT
Bill Maguire, LMT
John Rohrbaugh, CMT
Beth Smith, CMT
Dhani Thomas, CMT

Registration Information

• WellSpan Center for Mind/Body Health Class sizes are limited; reservations are accepted on a fi rst-come, first-served basis.
• For a complete listing of free workshops, please see the Mind-Body-Spirit Seminars listings of the Health & Wellness Calendar.
• For information or to register for the classes, please call the WellSpan Center for Mind/Body Health at 851-5590.
• Class registration/payment can be mailed to the Center for Mind/Body Health, 140 Pine Grove Commons, York, PA 17403 or email us.

Refund information:

• Cancellation more than one week prior to start of class: full refund
• Less than one week prior to start of class: full refund less $15 processing fee
• After first class date: 75% of fee
• No refunds after second class date