Networking - Physical Health and Fitness
I use this part of Social Notes to promote businesses and
networking opportunities that I think might be of interest to
all of you.  If you haven't yet sent me a blurb about your
business, I hope you'll get around to it soon.  

Please note the Navigation Bar on the left-hand side of this
page.  I finally got around to subdividing the Networking
section to make it easier to find things!
Personal Trainer:  Get Fit…Get personal!
Mary Jean Tiernan poses these musical questions:  Want to have more energy
for your every day activities?    Then give your body the personal attention it
deserves!  Mary Jean is a personal trainer with a whole lotta initials behind
her name, but that's not what makes her a great trainer.  I can personally
attest that she makes working out fun, and she has the skills and knowledge
to develop workout and nutritional programs to fit your peculiarities (and you
KNOW you have some!).  Plus, she is a wonderful, gentle motivator!  Mary Jean
offers One-on-One Personal Training Sessions,   Centrally located gym,
Complete fitness assessment for every client, and Affordable Rates for
Individuals & Couples, No Contracts, .  So get up off that sofa and call her to
schedule your free consultation TODAY!  832-498-7849 or
email her by
clicking here.
 
Alternative Wellness Center in Galveston
My friend Heidi has opened a new community friendly alternative wellness
center in Galveston, 4920-D Seawall Blvd. 409-762-6463.  Her philosophy is
to provide health and wellness services that address the Mind, Body and
Spirit and bring you into balance and flow. She offers Attuned Awareness
Yoga, which consists of movement, stretching, breathing and toning to activate
the chakras and body's energy centers. She also offers individual sessions of
Sound Healing, Vibrational Healing, Energy Healing and Auryvedic Analysis and
Assessment. Other services include massage, hypnosis, biofeedback,
psycotherapy, relationship and grief therapy and naturopathy. She also offers
special workshops including a very effective diet workshop. Clients can make
appointments and enroll in workshops on the
website.
 
jade banyan - Acupuncture and Massage Services
Michelle Bienz, L.Ac., LMT has practiced acupuncture since 2004 and massage
since 1996. She earned her Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from the
American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Houston, TX.  She
is nationally certified as a Diplomate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology
and is licensed to practice massage in the state of Texas.   

Though her company jade banyan, Michelle treats patients with acupuncture
for general wellness, pain management and cosmetic facelifts.  She
compliments these skills with her knowledge of Chinese herbology and is
experienced in acupressure, cupping, moxibustion and Reiki.  She also draws on
a variety of massage techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology,
and trigger point.  A natural intuitive healer, Michelle will work to get at the
root of any issue and customize a treatment plan for specifically for you.

Michelleʼs services can be found at several locations around Houston and
Katy.  Call Michelle at 281-923-0373 to schedule a consultation.
 
Psychotherapy and Biofeedback Trainer
Leslie Ann Shields, M.S., is a Licensed Professional Counselor who  uses a
biopsychosocial approach, meaning she takes into account multiple facets of
your life including behaviors, mood, physiology, imagery/thoughts,
interpersonal and medical issues.  
Leslie Ann also offers biofeedback training, which is a fun, painless mind/body
technique teaching you the ability to activate the relaxation response within
your body. Benefits of biofeedback are decreased stress hormones for
better health/healing, improved emotional coping, control of symptoms and
even less need for medications. Call 832.858.1411 for fees, set a
complimentary consult or  
visit her website for more info.
 
A Change of a Lifetime - A Wellness Company
Pat and Julie work with individuals to help them meet their fitness goals.  And
they have been their own best customers:  By using a comprehensive approach
to overall wellness through diet, exercise and supplements they were able to
lose a combined total of 150 lbs and counting.  They've have kept the weight
off for a little over a year and assisted others to accomplish similar
results…Why Weight for your Change of a Lifetime?
Email them or visit their website at www.a-change-of-a-lifetime.com  
 
Affordable Medical Benefits Plan
"Family" member Sylvia Hamilton says that her company, NationalWay  
Healthcare Association, provides affordable health care plans.  Whether you
are an individual, family or small employer, if you have found traditional plans
to be too costly, then you should be talking to Sylvia.  You can reach her at
866-873-0703 Ext. 1875 or
click here to email her.
 
Inspiration for Healthier Living
This group offers love and gentle support for weight, energy and health issues.
They meet the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month to explore education and
products on Healthy Living, from the inside out.  Typical topics include:

  • Healthy food potlucks
  • Educational classes, CD's, e-newsletter and website
  • Energy & weight management support
  • Organic Whole Food Concentrates

Meeting structure:
    6:30-7:00 p.m. Networking and social
    7:00-8:30 p.m. Speaker and class
    8:30-? Social & networking
For more information, and to find out meeting locations, call 281-990-9422 or
visit the Important Journey
website.
 
Sundance Care Specialists
This group of caring professionals specializes in helping people find the best
possible services for seniors or others in need, including those affected by
HIV / AIDS.  This body of services is called Care Management, and the folks
at Sundance can help you navigate through the ever-changing, confusing and
often overwhelming maze of healthcare.  Sundance Care Specialists can help
you with the following:

  • Alzheimer’s / Dementia Resources
  • Healthcare Coordination Assessments
  • Care Monitoring and Consultation
  • Placement Options
  • Elder Law Referral
  • Advocacy
  • Senior Living Locator Service
  • Physician Referrals
  • Community Resource Referrals
  • Mental Health Resources & Assistance                        

For more informatoin, contact Doug Reuschel at 832-434-8395 or email him.
Sundance Care Specialists is conveniently located at 2719 Colquitt St., near
Kirby and Richmond.
 
Inner Loop Physical Therapy
Delma Cardona is a Physical Therapist with a private practice at 2990
Richmond, Suite 110, inside the Leisure Learning Building.  They are a full
service outpatient facility that provides Therapy to patients with Back and
Neck Pain, Arthritis, Balance problems, Post surgical rehabilitation (ie., Total
Knee/Hip Replacement) and General Orthopedic Rehab (ie., Knee arthroscopy,
Shoulder injuries/surgeries.  

They provide services for many of the healthcare networks.  To name a few,
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna and Medicare.  They will also treat
Work related injuries and will treat Personal Injuries on a case by case basis.  
 For more info, visit her
website or call   713-942-9024.   
 
Legacy Community Health Services
Legacy Community Health Services is a full-service healthcare center open to
all Houstonians.  As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we provide
comprehensive, primary health care services to all members of our community
- in a culturally sensitive, judgment-free and confidential environment. They
specialize in HIV/AIDS testing and treatment for all members of our
community.   Click
here for more info.
 
Massage Therapy in Your Home
Deborah Duplant will bring her massage skills to you!  She is available
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays:  12pm-10pm

Within 15 miles of the loop:  $55 for one hour
Outside 15 miles of the loop:  $70 for one hour

Call 713-444-6008
 
Lesbian Assisted Living in a Home Environment
Blanche Hayden has a personal care home (assisted living) that is dedicated to
serving the LGBT community. She helps elder gay and lesbians who need help
with Activities of Daily Living and can no longer live alone. She provides a safe,
nurturing environment where all can feel free to be who they are without any
fears. She plans on adding more facilities later this year. At this time, they're
a small facility, taking care of three at a time.  For more info, contact
Blanche
at  (cell) 832-381-7830 or (home) 281-255-6443.
 
Licensed Massage Therapist/Medical Massage Practitioner
What the heck does that mean?  It means that Danielle Russo must have to
have a very large business card, for one thing!  Goodness, that IS a mouthful.  
Here's how she describes her practice (which tells ME that the question has
come up before!):   Medical Massage is outcome based therapy and can be an
alternative to surgery in many cases.  Although Danielle gives a heck of a
relaxation massage-and enjoy giving them!, her forte is in getting people back
to life.  Soft tissue issues (as she refers to them) can be debilitating,
excruciating, and make you feel as if you have one foot in the grave.  People
need to know this therapy is out there, treating the cause and not just the
symptom of such things as rotator cuff injuries, golfer's elbow, tennis elbow,
sciatica, TMJ, carpal tunnel, tendinitis, chronic back pain, migraine headaches,
plantar fasciitis---the list is long.   Well, if that didn't explain it well enough,
check out Danielle's
website.   Her office, called  Advanced Muscle
Maintenance,  is in  Westchase, at 11222 Richmond.  Call 832-594-8705 for an
appointment.
 
Elevators of Texas
Elevators of Texas offers custom residential elevators, stair chairs, ceiling
lifts, wheelchair lifts, and dumbwaiters.  And don't try to pull any jokes about
this business having its ups and downs!  I'll have you know that Elevators of
Texas has been going strong since 1983.  And if your dumbwaiter goes on the
fritz at 2 am - not to worry...Elevators of Texas has  24 hr customer service,
doncha know.   As of the end of August we will also be certified in the CAPS
program (I don't know what that is, but if you are in the market for an
elevator, you might think it is important!)  For more information, contact
Jennifer Chmelik at 281-415-8629
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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