Practitioner of the Month:

Acupuncture Physicians:
Harmony Brown, AP
Harmony is a board certified Acupuncture Physician in the State of Florida and is certified by NCCAOM (National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). Harmony received her Bachelor of Health Science and Master’s Degree of Oriental Medicine from the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She has also received advanced training in Auricular Acupuncture (including training in NADA), Acupuncture Injection Therapy, and Advanced Herbal training.

Harmony devoted herself to the study of acupuncture and Chinese medicine after being diagnosed with cancer and receiving a stem cell transplant. Fortunately, Harmony can proudly say that she is a cancer survivor today. During her cancer treatment, Harmony was convinced that there was a missing component to her recovery – a lack of attention to her whole body and mind well-being.

Kimberly Marrone, AP
Kimberly Marrone is a board certified Acupuncture Physician in the State of Florida and is certified by NCCAOM (National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). Kim received her Bachelor of Health Science and Master’s Degree of Oriental Medicine from the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She has received advanced training in Auricular Acupuncture (including training in NADA), Cranial Sacral Therapy, Acupuncture Injection Therapy, and Advanced Herbal training.

Kim devoted herself to the study of acupuncture and Chinese medicine after being involved in a debilitating bicycle accident several years ago. Kim has been a lifetime athlete competing in marathon, triathlons, and bike races. During her recovery, Kim used acupuncture and herbal medicine to help attain a complete recovery. Kim was also inspired by her sister who has suffered from manic depression for several years. Like Kim, her sister turned to acupuncture and herbal medicine to assist her in her recovery from this illness.
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Jane Jones, AP
Born and raised in England, Jane spent 5 years teaching English before departing for the US. Settling in Florida, Jane became licensed as a massage therapist in 1984. Jane studied many healing modalities, and her interest in Eastern medicine led her to pursue acupuncture. In 1993, she attended the Community School for Traditional Chinese Healthcare in Miami, mentored by the renowned vessel acupuncturist Dan Never.

Jane went on to specialize in a gentle form of Japanese acupuncture which does not require that needles be inserted into the body. Instead, the patient’s energy is balanced by using needles of precious metals: silver and gold, copper and zinc. She also uses insertion techniques that work directly with the nervous system, linking osteopathic theory with acupuncture. Jane is a skilled practitioner of physical healing and metaphysical disciplines. Her goal with each patient is to help him or her achieve harmony in body, mind and spirit.

Hypnotherapists:
Susan Stone, CHt, NLP
Susan joined Summit Hypnosis Centers as a Consulting Hypnotherapist and Director of Marketing. A lifetime student of human and business development, Ms. Stone received her training from the world renowned Omni Hypnosis Training Center, NLP training from National Federation of NeuroLinguistic Programming and her BA in Employment Relations from Michigan State University.  Susan also received her Pain Management Certification from the Nurse Anesthetists Association and she recently became a Certified Emotional Intelligence Instructor.

Prior to joining Summit, Susan has held leadership positions in national charities as well as South Florida businesses. Additionally, Ms. Stone headed up the international children's charity Locks of Love. As their Executive Director, she was instrumental in simultaneously doubling the number of children served, increasing individual contributions over 170%, net income by over 500%, volunteer participation by 1,000% and secured Fortune 500 sponsors including L'Oreal/Matrix and Pfizer/Rogaine.

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Laura King, CHt, NLP, Life Coach
Author and hypnotherapist Laura King has been helping people heal their minds and bodies for 25 years. Her unique combination of hypnosis Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Life Coaching has helped many chronically and terminally ill people experience less or no pain, anxiety and distress in their daily lives. It has also helped with pre-op anxiety and post-op
recovery, by unlocking her clients' subconscious minds and altering what they allow to occur. With Certifications in Pain Management, Hypno-oncolgy, and  Stress Reduction she is using her tools to help people during their time of need.

Laura improves quality of life and facilitates the healing process by removing the unique obstacles each of us has that prevent our minds and bodies from working together to maximize whatever stage we're at in our living process.

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Nutritionists:
Rhonda St. Clair, MA, RD, LD
Clinical Dietitian. Mother of 2 sons 19 and 23 years old.  4 time Cancer Survivor of Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Marathon participant 2007 Leukemia, Lymphoma Society, San Francisco Women's Nike Event. Member of American Dietetic Association,  Palm Beach County DIetetic Association, Member of Oncology Dietetic Practice Group.

Presently works at Bethesda Memorial Hospital including 2 radiation outpatient clinics and at this extremely unique "gem" called the Sari Asher Center for Integrative Cancer Care: this is what survivorship is all about.

Tracy Hritz, MS, RD
Tracy is a registered dietitian, licensed in the State of Florida and has been working at the Sari Center since October 2008. She has a master's degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Colorado State University. Also a Hippocrates Health Educator and a facilitator of Centering Prayer, Tracy has the knowledge and experience to help clients integrate nutrition and lifestyle practices to guide each patient towards optimal health.

Using a holistic approach, Tracy educates people on how foods can affect their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Tracy works one on one with patients with varying diagnoses assessing for their individualized needs to help them realistically achieve their goals.

In addition, Tracy has been appointed as the dietitian spokesperson for the Sari Center's Komen-funded Breast Cancer Survivorship Program called "Moving On: Life After Breast Cancer," a six-session educational workshop series for breast cancer survivors.

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Massage Therapists:
Anita Dean, LMT

Anita Dean is a Licensed Massage Therapist, offering "Balanced Touch"- a non-invasive, and extremely effective method of treatment at the Sari Center. Anita's treatments are designed specifically to meet the needs of each individual patient utilizing a wide range of modalities, with an emphasis on Tina Sohn's oriental AMMA Therapy, a proprietary technique utilizing points similar to those treated in acupuncture.

Anita's work focuses on the 4 pillars of health: the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. Anita has great expertise and experience with people with various medical symptoms and conditions, and through her work, patients consistently report improved symptoms and quality of life. Anita’s focus is on individualized care in the treatment of stress reduction and pain management. Anita graduated from the NY College of Health Professions in 1996. She has been in practice for over 13 years, formerly licensed in New York and presently in Florida. Anita also has a thriving private practice with office space in West Palm Beach.

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Theresa Persina, LMT
Theresa is a graduate from the Swedish Institute of Manhattan. She is licensed in both New York and Florida. Theresa is certified by the National Board and enjoyed a previous career as a Graduate Practical Nurse. Theresa later chose a new path in massage therapy, and found a particular connection in working with cancer patients. Theresa holds the following certifications in Massage Therapy that offer her Sari Center patients a broad range of skills & expertise: basic reflexology, brain functionality, cancer massage, deep tissue, hospital massage, life-altering illness, mastectomy massage, rotator cuff release, scar reduction, sports massage, shiatsu and therapeutic touch.

Theresa enjoys her profession and takes her role in helping cancer patients very seriously. She is dedicated to renewing the body, mind and spirit connection using every modality she has learned throughout her professional career. By using her hands to communicate with the body, her goal is to encourage healing in every person she touches.

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Yoga Instructors:
Jamar
Jamar is a certified "Inner Awakening" Yoga instructor, Meditation teacher, Life-Support Group Facilitator, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy practitioner (the most extensive and well respected yoga therapy certification in the world), Pranic Energy Healer, Enlightenment Master, Rebirther and spiritual counselor.

His spiritual quest encompasses over 20 years experience in the self-help field and was the natural evolution of his own inner search. He brings a contagious enthusiasm and love for the gift of yoga, sharing it as a way to: heal the body/mind, connect with your Higher Self, and to come to know peace as your true nature.

Mark

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Healing Touch Therapist:
Lori Wyzyykowski, RN, HNC, CHTP/l

Lori is a Certified Holistic Nurse and has been a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner and Instructor since 1995. She is a charter member of Healing Touch International (HTI) and served on the Certification Board/review panel for 12 years.

She has been an American Holistic Nurses' Association (AHNA) Leadership Council member and adjunct faculty at PBCC.

Her clinical nursing experience since 1974 and management positions have varied in Emergency, Cardiology, Hospice, Oncology, Plastic Surgery and currently in Post-op/Recovery. She is also an Integrative Modality Instructor at Palm Beach Academy teaching massage and esthetic students.

As an RN and educator, Lori brings years of integrative and clinical nursing skills with a professional, heart-centered approach to her Healing Touch sessions. She has worked with clients for relaxation and wellness and serious health issues such as cancer and heart disease. She also shares common ground as a breast cancer Survivor-Thriver.

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Lymphatic Drainage Therapist:
Christine Morgan, LMT, CLT
Christine’s work is motivated by a deep appreciation for the mystery and miracle of the body and a genuine concern for people and their health. Her individualized treatments and classes offer an intuitive understanding of restoring the body to balance through a catalytic and meditative style.

Lymphatic Therapy is Christine’s specialty! Her training in complex decongestive therapy from the Vodder-Schule of Austria and a BA in Education enabled her to create the first Lymphedema Program at Good Samaritan Medical Center where she helped treat and educate breast cancer patients with lymphedema. Her unique orientation fuses techniques acquired from 20 years of experience working in spas, hospitals and healing centers in Palm Beach County. Integrated with a spiritual approach to life, her repertoire includes: Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue, Spa therapies, Esthetics, Reflexology and Energywork. She is a loving wife and mother of 2 adult children and 13 year, Rachel. Her passion is to help people feel relaxed in their bodies, while evolving through the Heart.

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Cranio-Sacral Therapist:
Kimberly LaRue, LMT
Kimberly is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Cranio-Sacral Therapist, and guided meditation class instructor. Her intention is to encourage, guide and support people in the recognition and activation of their own natural healing ability, promoting a greater awareness of well-being and overall health. Kimberly has 30 years of healing and fitness experience.

Kimberly is a graduate of the Upledger Institute from which she has received advanced CST training credentials and works as a teacher's assistant. Her expertise enables her to assist everyone from children to older adults as well as women during pregnancy. This gentle, hands-on method is especially effective for those dealing with cancer, nervous system and immune disorders.

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Stretching and Flexibilty:
Mary Lou Gordon
Mary Lou provides a weekly fun-filled, lively and dynamic Stretching & Flexibility Class for Sari Center patients. Her experience in dance, exercise and nursing covers a span of more than 30 years. She is a certified group fitness instructor, certified personal trainer, RN, and ballroom dance instructor. Aside from dance, she has instructed land and water aerobics, volleyball, and strength training. In addition, her education in karate for several years has added to my repertoire of fitness routines.

Mary Lou taught Health Careers for high school students for four years, which in turn taught her a great deal about teaching. Mary Lou brings to her practice a unique combination of skills. She possesses a working knowledge of the human body that guides her with particular moves or positions with her clients. She is fortunate to possess an intrinsic ability to utilize exercise principals with natural body functions to enhance workout gains. However, the skill she values most is her love for all things fitness that enables her to transfer what she has learned to any willing participant, and even to some who are not so willing.