Welcome to the Yoga People Healing Room ~

Relax, Rejuvinate, Heal

The Yoga People healing room is now open for all your
mind & body needs: Massage, Facials, Waxing, Acupuncture,
and Nutrition Counseling.

Massage ~ Yuri Astakhov
Yuri was born and grew up in Moscow, Russia. He moved to New York eighteen years ago and it was love at first site. He considers himself a city boy having worked as a cabbie, acted in an Off-Broadway show, and run in the New York City Marathon as a volunteer with Achilles Track Club. Yuri also worked in a hospital with a Palliative Care Team as a massage therapist. A boxer in his youth, Yuri now spends his free time outdoors biking, rollerblading, swimming, and camping. He graduated from the Swedish Institute of Health in 2007 and has worked as a massage therapist all over the city ever since. Yuri’s combines Eastern and Western techniques in his massages for an experience that is truly his own signature style. Yuri is the proud parent of two children.

To schedule an appointment, call 718-522-9642. Appointments may also be scheduled online. Click HERE to begin.

Deep Tissue Massage ~
This massage digs into your deepest layers of muscle with deep finger pressure that releases your body's most tense areas.    Slower strokes and concentrated pressure on the muscle releases the toxins that can build up during the everyday grind.   This massage is both corrective & therapeutic and ideal for those with chronic pain and injuries.
60 Minutes $90 / 90 Minutes $125

Shiatsu Massage ~
Shiatsu massage is done fully clothed and takes place on a mat on the floor.  Pressure is applied to your body's meridians (lines of energy) to stimulate your flow of Qu and promote good overall health.   The intensity of the pressure applied to your muscles will vary depending on your body's specific needs.   Shiatsu massage will help alleviate pain while releasing you into a state of bliss and total relaxation.
60 Minutes $90 / 90 Minutes $125

Hot Stone Massage ~
Anyone who practices yoga knows what heat can do for your body's tension! The use of smooth heated stones on your body encourages muscles to release quickly for an experience that is deeply relaxing. The practice of using of hot stones in healing dates back to ancient times and is still an amazingly satisfying way to experience massage.
60 Minutes $110

Prenatal Massage ~
If anyone deserves a massage, it's you!  Prenatal massage is a safe and effective way to decrease the tension that builds in the lower back and lower extremities of the body during pregnancy.  Let go of the stress in your body & mind with a massage designed specifically for the needs of the pregnant body.  Prenatal massage has been known to reduce swelling of the feet & ankles, reduce pelvic pain , improve sleep & digestion and leave soon-to-be-mommies in a state of true bliss.   
60 Minutes $90 / 90 Minutes $125

Massage ~ Jenna Zabala
Jenna is a graduate of The Swedish Institute in New York City and a Nationally and NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, where she earned an Associates in Occupational Studies degree. Her own interest in and appreciation for the powerful mind/body/spirit connection, as well as a natural, intuitive and holistic approach has drawn her to the field of education, massage and bodywork. Her intention in each session is to treat the "whole person" - body, mind, and spirit and to educate her clients to give them more choices in making lifestyle decisions. She specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Neuromuscular Techniques, Thai Bodywork, Shiatsu and Sports massage.

Jenna is also a Nationally Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique. She completed a three-year, 1600-hour training program through the American Center for the Alexander Technique (ACAT), the oldest training program for Alexander teachers in the United States. This Technique teaches you the tools needed to improve your posture by letting go without repositioning yourself. She has also studied Ohashiatsu at The Ohashi Institute and Thai Yoga Bodywork with renowned instructors Jonas Westring and Michael Buck.

Angel Face Esthetics ~ Fraida A. Laquara
As an educator and practitioner of esthetics, I have made it my business to provide my clients with the proper knowledge and importance of routine skin care. We all want to look our best, but we don't always know how to achieve it. Having an understanding of what the necessary ingredients in your products can do for you is key in making the right choices for your regime.

For services, rates, and scheduling, visit www.angelfaceesthetics.com or call 917-608-3296.

Acupuncture & Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation ~ Sandy Root
Sandy Root, a NY State Licensed Acupuncturist, received her BA in Psychology from Rutgers University. Since then, she has had four years of training and apprenticeship, and graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York with her Master's in Traditional Oriental Medicine.

Sandy, nationally certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, had clinical experience practicing acupuncture at the Saint Vincent's Hospital -HIV Clinic, the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases - Initiative for Women with Disabilities, NYU Medical Center, and Pacific College Acupuncture Clinic. She is also certified in Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation.

Sandy loves to integrate the science, art, and joy of acupuncture into her practice. With her personal study of spiritual & consciousness practices, Sandy has the ability to facilitate and create a space where her patients are driven to empower themselves through the medicine. In the life-long learning this medicine allows, Sandy is excited to continually integrate new ideas into her practice, and generate a community where her patients can continue their path to self-awareness.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Sandy, visit www.root-acupuncture.com or call 917-538-8019.

Pricing:
Initial Consultation & Treatment: $100
Follow-up Treatments: $80

Facial Rejuv Initial Consultation & Treatment: $200
Facial Rejuv Folllow-up Treatments: $160

Nutrition ~ Julia Haramis

www.nycnutritionista.com  

What is a Nutritionista? 
A person devoted to eating fresh and delicious whole foods, living a healthy lifestyle, being considerate to our environment, staying active in fun ways and constantly striving to be happy while living life to its fullest! 

What is Holistic Health Counseling? 
Health Counseling is a unique, exciting innovation in health and nutrition. As a Health Counselor, Julia has studied all the major dietary theories and will help you discover what approach works best for you at this point in your life. 

While most dietitians dwell on calories, carbs, fats, proteins, restrictions and lists of good and bad foods, she works with her clients to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline. 

No one diet works for everyone. Julia will guide you to find the food and lifestyle choices that best support you. She will also help you to make gradual, lifelong changes that enable you to reach your current and future health goals. 

What are some of the benefits? 
- Set and accomplish goals
- Explore new foods
- Understand and reduce cravings
- Increase energy
- Feel better in your body
- Improve personal relationships
- Specialized areas of attention can include: Women's Health, Cooking, Stress Management, Yoga and Managing Digestive Issues 

Could one conversation change your life? 
Find out by scheduling a free consultation with Julia, be sure to tell her Yoga People sent you. Contact her at (718) 797-0889 or julia@nycnutritionista.com.