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ANAM CARA WELLNESS SERVICES LLC
Anam Cara, an old Irish term, means soul friend. When you have an anam cara, you are accepted and understood unconditionally, there is a deep sense of belonging and recognition, and you feel at home. That’s how we want our clients to feel when they visit us at Anam Cara Wellness. We are conveniently located in the heart of the quaint town of Vienna, just one mile from the Vienna Metro Station in Fairfax County, Virginia. We are less than a 10 minute drive from Tyson's Corner, on Route 123 which becomes Maple Avenue when you enter Vienna. Our clients come from all over the Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC area to be pampered, healed and balanced. Ann Schachinger, Certified Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, Reflexology, Belavi Facelift Massage
Ann also specializes in deep tissue massage and trigger point release of the shoulders, back and neck, as well as manual lymph drainage therapy. Stress, sitting in traffic, weight lifting, repetitive movements and fibromyalgia are all contributors of tight muscles and active trigger points in the shoulders and neck area. Using these techniques can assist in releasing the restrictions in the muscles that cause pain and stiffness. It is of the highest importance to Ann that her client's receive a personalized, caring and healing session. For more information or to make an appointment with Ann for Massage, Reiki and/or Reflexology, please call Ann at (571) 236-8096, or email her at Annie@AnamCaraWellness.com.
Marty also offers Tarot readings, Chakra Balancing with Crystal Bowl Sound Therapy, Spiritual/Life Coaching, and Reiki sessions. Visit her website: www.DreamWorkGuide.com to read more about dreams and Tarot. Discover firsthand how they influence your life in the best way possible when you take the time to de-code the symbolic and metaphoric language they speak. You can contact Marty at 703-608-1030 or email her at: marty@dreamworkguide.com. Marybeth Spain Marybeth Spain is a Virginia-licensed Certified Massage Therapist specializing in the energy modalities of Reiki and Energy Restructure. She is a Certified Hypnotherapist through the National Guild of Hypnotists and a meditation and spiritual-development instructor through the Free Soul program. She has been a Reiki practitioner since 1987 and Reiki Master since 1993. She added Hypnotherapy to her practice in 1994 and Energy Restructure in 2000. Marybeth offers private Reiki, Energy-Restructure, and hypnotherapy sessions, past-life regressions, Reiki trainings (Levels 1, 2, and Master), and classes in self-hypnosis and meditation. Mental anxiety, emotional distress, and physical injury can cause our underlying energy system to become sluggish, blocked, or stagnant. Marybeth helps clients minimize their tension and stress from daily life and release physical, mental, or emotional pain resulting from any type of trauma or limitation. Her sessions facilitate a more balanced flow of energy and a stronger feeling of joy, freedom, vitality, and inner peace. She brings 100% focus and presence to each of her sessions and fosters an atmosphere of complete safety, acceptance, and wholeness. To make an appointment with Marybeth, please call her at 703-255-6055 (home) or 703-298-2692 (cell) or email her at marybeth@lotusrosehealing.com. For a complete description of Marybeth's services, visit her website: www.lotusrosehealing.com.
Maggie is a Registered Polarity Practitioner (RPP) and Reiki Master Teacher. She has been in the healing arts since 1999 and before that spent 20 years as a special educator working with students of all age levels and various disabilities. She considers her sessions an honor to give and often combines modalities to provide a relaxed, safe experience for her clients. She is a strong believer in the goodness of people and their ability to create peace and healing for themselves and the world, within the practical framework of everyday life. Maggie is also available to provide Polarity Yoga,
Reiki, Meditation and various other classes as well as Reiki attunements.
For an appointment with Maggie, please call 703 472-9857 or (cell)
703-222-6063 or send an email to: Hummingbyrd8@cox.net.
BELAVI FACELIFT MASSAGE The Belavi features the use of cosmeceutical and organic
grade botanicals that cleanse, tone, clarify and moisturize the skin
while engaging the senses. Our Belavi clients truly love this pampering
treatment and their firmer glowing skin. This treatment is a highly effective, luxurious, and safe method of treating the problems of aging skin. Originally developed in 1982 by the founder of the Award Winning Belavi Institute, this 75 minute session includes specifically designed massage, acupressure and lymphatic drainage techniques to firm and tone the muscles of the face and neck effectively lifting the skin. Clients see and feel the difference after the first treatment. Other benefits include increased blood and oxygen flow promoting nutrition to the skin cells, stimulation of elastin and collagen production, lymph drainage to remove toxins, smoothing of facial lines and wrinkles, stress reduction, and many more. Ann Schachinger has been trained and certified by the Bellanina (formerly Belavi) Institute in the art of this anti-aging facial treatment. For more information about Belavi or to make an appointment, please call Ann at (571) 236-8096 or email her at Annie@AnamCaraWellness.com.
ORGANIC FACIAL TREATMENT Welcome to the world of organics! Our clients absolutely love this facial therapy session that leaves their skin radiant and soft as silk. To top it off, this treatment includes a 15 minute therapeutic and relaxing face-lifting massage. There are no extractions with this treatment but you can expect to receive a wonderfully beneficial shoulder massage to relax the muscles and increase circulation. In our continuing search to find products that meet our high standards that are void of chemicals, fragrances and parabens, we have chosen a well established and diverse organic product line that contains exquisite ingredients to deeply cleanse, exfoliate, brighten, firm, and beautifully hydrate all skin types. These products are simply scrumptious for the skin. This organic skin care line uses precious oils, fruits, butters, flowers, muds, and herbs from across the world known for their incredible healing and anti-aging benefits. Chocolate lover? Treat your craving and ask for the organic
dark chocolate mask loaded with antioxidants and clarifying benefits.
A luscious treat for the senses! For more information about our organic facial treatment or to make an appointment, please call Ann at (571) 236-8096 or email her at Annie@AnamCaraWellness.com. Massage therapy is defined as the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining health. If we have restrictions in these tissues, the whole body is affected in some way. The practice of massage dates back at least 5,000 years and is still considered an important modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat symptoms of illness. Modern research has shown that many physiological changes occur with massage beyond that of relaxation and pain reduction. These include: release of restrictions in soft tissue; removal of toxins in the body; enhanced blood circulation which in turn increases nutrients to organs and cells; reduced swelling; reduced blood pressure; endorphin release to allow for a general feeling of well-being; promoting sleep, an increase of the oxygen capacity in the blood; and generally promoting homeostasis or balance of the body for enhancing our own self healing mechanisms to name a few. Medical experts agree that the high levels of stress in our busy lives are responsible for 80% to 90% of the disease processes in our body. Massage therapy stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce these stress hormones and assist in combating the effects of daily stress on our body. Call Ann Schachinger at (571) 236-8096 to schedule a massage. REFLEXOLOGY Please Call (571) 236-8096 or email Annie@AnamCaraWellness.com to schedule a Reflexology appointment.
A standard treatment includes placing the hands on various areas of the body, such as the head, shoulders, stomach, knees and feet. People's experiences vary during a Reiki session; however, most people feel the energy as heat. They may feel tingling, vibrating or waves of energy from the hands of the practitioner. As the Reiki energy begins to release blocks caused by
tension, anxiety, fear, or other negative thoughts and feelings, some
people drift off to sleep or enter into a light dreamlike state. Some
see colors, report spiritual experiences and mystical visions. Please Call (571) 236-8096 or email Annie@AnamCaraWellness.com
to set up a Reiki appointment with one of our practitioners
The proper functioning of the lymphatic system is critical to our body’s ability to drain stagnant fluids, detoxify, regenerate tissues, filter out toxins and foreign substances, and maintain a healthy immune system (Asdonk, 1970, Adair & Guyton, 1982). Unlike the circulatory system, which uses the pumping of the heart to circulate its blood flow, lymph vessels rely upon hundreds of tiny muscular units contracting throughout the body to propel lymph flow. The action of these muscular units can be hindered or stopped, however, due to surgery, trauma, burns, infections, substantial swelling, fatigue, stress, or age. When the lymph circulation stagnates, fluids, proteins, cells and toxins accumulate, and cellular functioning is significantly compromised. This may open the way to many physical ailments and hasten the aging process. Lymphatic Drainage is a hands-on technique designed to attain and sustain proper functioning of the human fluid system. The LDT process involves the use of gentle manual maneuvers to aid in the recirculation of body fluids. While the exact amount of pressure applied depends on the area and pathology involved, it averages an extremely light five grams, or the equivalent weight of a nickel. In essence, the process works to help recirculate body fluids, stimulate functioning of the immune system, and promote a state of relaxation and balance within the autonomic nervous system. Please Call (571) 236-8096 or email Annie@AnamCaraWellness.com
to schedule a Manual Lymph Drainage appointment. This modality combines focused breathing with light touch and healing mantras to create positive energy shifts in the emotional, mental, and physical body. The result is release of pain, anxiety, and emotional distress. Energy Restructure works within the chakra system, opening the gates to new, deeper levels of love, joy, freedom, health, abundance, and peace. The client remains clothed. Session lasts 60-75 minutes. For an Energy Restructure appointment, please contact Marybeth Spain by phone: 703-298-2692 (cell) or by e-mail at marybeth@lotusrosehealing.com. CHAKRA BALANCING WITH CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND THERAPY: Chakra Balancing is a procedure that increases the healthy flow of energy through the chakras and the entire energy field. A balanced flow of energy through the aura creates greater physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Childhood traumas, limited belief systems, bad habits, cultural conditioning, physical, and emotional injuries can contribute to chakra blockage. Life is full of challenges and for each challenge there is a coping strategy. In a Chakra Balancing session, Marty will:
A session typically lasts an hour. You will leave renewed, energized, refreshed, and relaxed. If you are feeling ungrounded or light-headed, having trouble concentrating or communicating, feeling unusually hyper or fatigued, your chakras may be out of balance. A Chakra Balancing session combined with Reiki can:
To make an appointment for Chakra Balancing with Marty, please call (703) 608-1030 or email her at marty@dreamworkguide.com. HYPNOTHERAPY AND REGRESSION THERAPY / PAST-LIFE REGRESSION Hypnotherapy and Regression Therapy are forms of energy work, in that they work with subconscious mental or emotional energy patterns or vibrations. Through deep physical and mental relaxation, the conscious mind becomes an observer as you access the light of your higher self. Your deep inner healer guides you in discovering and releasing the subconscious causes of underlying patterns or limitations that have been causing adverse circumstances in your life. Guided imagery and positive suggestion help you clear the inappropriate patterns (or energy blocks) that have been hampering your life. In the case of Regression Therapy, the subconscious energy blocks have resulted from one or more traumatic events in the past, which are brought forward and released during the session.
Self-hypnosis instruction is available for pain control, reinforcing desired behaviors, stress management, and as a preparation for surgery. For a hypnotherapy appointment, please contact Marybeth Spain by phone: 703-298-2692 (cell) or by e-mail at marybeth@lotusrosehealing.com. * As with any alternative-healing modality, all services are intended to complement rather than to replace necessary medical care.
WILD CRAFTED/ORGANIC HERBS AND SKINCARE FROM THE
PERUVIAN RAINFOREST We invite you to make an appointment to experience them. Also, press on the link below for more information. For more information
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Marty Gegner - Dream Interpretation "What was that about?!" is the question we have all asked after waking from a strange dream full of bizarre symbols. Dreams are the bridge between your subconscious mind and your conscious mind, they are a way to listen to the Divine Source; the only time the Universe has our undivided attention is when we are asleep. Science says we use only 10% of our brain capacity during our waking hours, leaving our sleeping hours to access the other 90% that is ‘saved’ in your ‘biological hard drive!’ Your dreams may seem bizarre because your logical, reality checking mind is, well, sleeping. Your dreams have no choice but to speak in metaphoric and symbolic language. The knowledge is there, it is powerful, and it is yours ... access it! Use it to gain insight and integrate you body, mind, and spirit. This knowledge helps you:
By learning about your dreams, you let your soul speak. It can be the difference between destiny or fate. Your dreams come from your psyche. Did you know the translation for the Greek word Psyche is "Soul"? WORKSHOPS: These fun and informative workshops will show you how dreams work - how they bubble up from the unconscious mind to guide and help you live more fully. The workshops will give you the basic tools you need to understand your dreams such as:
DREAM GROUPS: Be among the first to join a weekly or semi weekly dream group. Your inner wisdom is waiting with bated breath for you to hear what it has to say. Don't keep it waiting any longer. Learn how to recognize and de-code the often confusing symbolic language and metaphors that are unique to your dreams. Gain personal growth, truth, and wisdom as you enjoy the company and support of others. PRIVATE APPOINTMENTS: Marty takes you on a journey through the multi-layers of your dreams to help you discover the hidden messages waiting for you. She will guide you as you learn to identify your personal dream symbols so you can understand what your dreams are trying to tell you. You will learn about the Six Magic Questions and how to use them to gain deeper and more profound insight. Tarot readings are intuitive, fun and empowering. The stirring Tarot images offer insights, new perspectives, and possibilities for current or future situations. This gives you the opportunity to make the wisest choices possible. Marty shows you how the cards in your reading apply to the issues and situations in your life. She also shows you how they can bring clarity, creativity, intuitive skills, and wisdom into the decisions you make. She translates their symbolic messages into an action plan so you can use the information to choose your own path rather than submit to fate. The power to choose is the power to change! Visit her website: www.DreamWorkGuide.com to read more about dreams and Tarot. Discover first hand how they influence your life in the best way possible when you take the time to de-code the symbolic and metaphoric language they speak. You can contact Marty at 703-758-8818, 703-608-1030, or email her at: marty@dreamworkguide.com. Gift
Certificates available for private Polarity Therapy is a system of energy-based bodywork, diet, exercise and self-awareness. It works with the Human Energy Field - electromagnetic patterns expressed in mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual experience. In Polarity Therapy, health is viewed as a reflection of the condition of the energy field, and therapeutic methods are designed to balance the field for health benefit. In the Polarity model, health is experienced when energy systems function in their natural state; energy flows smoothly without significant blockage or fixation. When energy is unbalanced, blocked or fixed due to stress or other factors, pain and dis-ease arise. Polarity Therapy seeks to find the blockages and release energy to normal flow patterns and to maintain the Energy Field in an open, flexible condition. For detailed information, please go to www.polaritytherapy.org. Maggie's Polarity session begins with conversation to get to know one another a little better and eventually moves on to the table work. She brings her clients through gentle breathing and a guided heart centering meditation, offering aromatherapy if the client desires. During the session, she is in touch with her guides and listens deeply to their guidance. The session consists of gentle point specific contact as well as off- the-body energetic work. The client wears loose fitting clothing and deeply relaxes on a polarity table. For a Polarity Therapy appointment with Maggie, please call 703 472-9857 or (cell) 703-222-6063 or send an email to: Hummingbyrd8@cox.net. Weddings, Memorials, Baby Naming, House Blessings, Commitment Ceremonies and other Sacred Ceremonies In 2008 Maggie was ordained from the All-Faiths Seminary in New York
City. Since then she has discovered another area of passion for her
and that is officiating weddings, memorials, house blessings and other
ceremonies. She is committed to bringing the Sacred into all her rituals
and ceremonies and knows she is blessed to do so. If you are in need
of a minister who will listen and officiate with love, laughter, and
joy, contact Maggie at 703-472-9857 or (cell) 703-222-6063 or send
an email to: Hummingbyrd8@cox.net.
Certified to practice acupuncture and herbal therapies since the year 2000, Dr. Makkawi combines Western medicine and Traditional Chinese medicine in her practice thereby applying a holistic approach to patient care. In addition to extensive knowledge of healing therapies, Dr. Makkawi's integrity as well as her warmth and welcoming manner are complementary to her practice. Dr. Makkawi is located in Fairfax approximately 1/2 mile west of the beltway. To make an appointment please call (703) 849-0900. “Do you want to take a trip to a pleasant, far away place and never leave Vienna? Annie's abilities as a holistic body therapist will cause you to leave this place behind and find yourself on a tropical island, a library, or whatever place you feel safe, relaxed and refreshed. I cannot adequately utilize words to convey the healing and rejuvenation you will experience during a session with Annie. You WILL return over and over again to Annie for a refreshing and relaxing therapeutic session.” --J. Kell, January 2008 “My experience at Anam Cara was amazing. I honestly left feeling rejuvenated – like I was on Cloud 9! I look forward to more Reiki and reflexology treatments. I have also had some great results from the Forever Living products that were recommended to me. Thank you!” --J. Briggs “The lyrical precision of Annie's integrated massage felt as though my body was tuned up at the deepest cellular level." --L. Bergman “When Annie gave me a massage with Reiki, I was so relaxed afterwards that I felt like a completely renewed person. I also felt the warmth of energy swirling throughout my body. She is an amazing person as well as practitioner." --M. Payne “I highly recommend Anam Cara Wellness Services to anyone who wants to spend some time being pampered in a relaxed, elegant atmosphere. Both Kathryn & Annie are true professionals who are passionate about their work and truly believe in helping people take care of themselves. The ambiance is so tranquil that you won’t believe that you are in the heart of Vienna. If you are looking for a unique spa experience, try Anam Cara.” -- J. Freeman, Business Coach & Business Owner “Thank-you so very much for the most enjoyable and relaxing treatment I’ve had in a great while. Your heart comes out through your touch, and gentleness in your hands.” --Angela A., November 2005 "At the age of 29, I was suffering with chronic
pain and fatigue. There were days it was a chore to get dressed or
take a shower. Polarity treatment saved my life. I was taking a regiment
of drugs but I wasn't getting better. It wasn't until I began Polarity
treatment that I began to reclaim my life and get my body back. Those
sessions were the highlight of my week and nothing would prevent me
from making my appointment. During the sessions, I was able to escape
to a place without pain and dream of a life where I no longer winced
when I put my shoes on. My once broken body is fully healed and I
attribute my recovery to Maggie's love and the Polarity treatment.
I can't say enough wonderful things about this therapy!"
DISCLAIMER
Anam Cara Wellness offers reflexology, massage therapy, reiki, Belavi facial massages and other services and their Vienna, Virginia location is convenient to Oakton, McLean, Tysons Corner, Fairfax, Chantilly, Burke, Annandale, Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Reston, Great Falls, Herndon, Centreville and other areas of Northern VA. |
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Ann
Schachinger, facilitator of Anam Cara Wellness, Licensed and
Certified Massage Therapist, Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Reflexologist,
and Belavi Facelift Massage Specialist, has developed her own “signature”
massage session. Ann has given many treatments combining massage with
Reiki to enhance her client's release of physical and emotional stress.
As a massage therapist, her rhythmic technique has been highly praised
by clients and fellow massage therapists for its effectiveness in opening
energy channels and inducing deep relaxation while experiencing therapeutic
massage.
Dream
Interpretation Guide Marty Gegner became interested
in dreams at the age of 18 when she had a dream that saved her life,
making her acutely aware of the power of dreams. Marty provides
both private Dream Analysis/Interpretation and ongoing dream
group services at Anam Cara. Using Jungian and spiritual perspectives
her practice includes private sessions, ongoing dream groups, and workshops.
She brings over 25 years of experience and has earned her certifications
in two 2-year national programs in Dream Study and Interpretation.
She says," your dreams may amuse, awe, amaze, frighten, and surprise
you, but they will never deceive." She teaches workshops at
the summer dream conference offered by The Haden Institute for the Study
of Dreams, and is an active member of the International Association
for the Study of Dreams. 
Rev.
Maggie Bukowski, M.Ed., RPP, Reiki Teacher 
Reflexology
is an ancient healing technique that deals with the principle that there
are reflex areas/zones in the feet and hands, which correspond to all
of the glands, organs and parts of the body. Reflexology is a unique
method of using the thumb and fingers on these reflex areas/zones. This
creates an immediate and positive response within the body. Benefits
of Reflexology include, but are not limited to; stress and tension relief,
deep relaxation, improved circulation, assists nature in achieving homeostasis.
Anam Cara Wellness Services' signature reflexology session includes
a delicately scented footbath to begin your experience, a simple foot
assessment, and then a carefully selected organic essential oil is applied
to your feet to enhance and assist with the relaxation strokes, softening
the feet as you glide into a deeply relaxing experience.
Reiki
(pronounced Ray-Key) is a system of Enlightenment and a Hands on Healing
art developed in the early 1900's by Mikao Usui in Japan. It is an art
that is passed from Master to student. The word Reiki comes from two
Japanese words - Rei and Ki, meaning Universal Life Force Energy. The
term "Reiki" is used to describe both the energy and the Usui
system of using it. 
Anam
Cara Wellness would like to highly recommend Dr. Hoda Makkawi for
acupuncture, herbal therapies and holistically inspired conventional
medicine. Hoda Makkawi is a board certified family physician and Clinical
Assistant Professor at Georgetown University in the family medicine
department. 
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