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Healthy Cooking Class & Tasting
Thu., 6/5
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CPR Certification
Sat., 6/7
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Pilates For Every Body
Every Thu
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ZUMBA
Every Sat
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Personal Training
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DEREK J. HILL, CMT, CFT
Founder and President
Wellness Coordinator
Massage & Fitness Therapist

Derek is a veteran massage and fitness therapist. He is credited with developing two distinctive styles of muscle and joint therapies, Core Muscle Therapy (CMT), and Structural Release Therapy (SRT).

In the late '90's, Derek pioneered
non-traditional treatment protocols for Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's Disease, PTSD, acute injuries with pain and swelling, pre- and post-surgery, stroke, paralysis and osteoporosis, using massage therapy.

In 2006, he founded Core Clinic, Inc. to bring those who he considers to be the best health, wellness and fitness professionals under one roof. Derek leads his team in designing integrative, treatment programs for clients in need of lifestyle modification and health restoration.

He continues to treat clients using his brand of soft-tissue therapy techniques for injury recovery, postural correction, chronic pain reduction, repetitive stress syndromes, as well as for generalized pain, tension and inflexibility.


More Info: SRT | Core Muscle Therapy


HARRY FRIEDMAN, DO, FAAO
Doctor of Osteopathy
Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy


Dr. Friedman is an Osteopathic Specialist who employs a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management and optimal health. He incorporates traditional Osteopathic manipulative methods to help diagnose and treat health problems of all types; musculoskeletal, neurological, vascular, digestive, cardio-pulmonary, genitourinary, and infectious.

Dr. Friedman uses many types of hands-on methods in including: cranial, visceral, and myofascial release, functional, counterstrain, muscle energy, and high-velocity thrust techniques. Additional therapeutic approaches include: exercise and proprioceptive retraining, postural correction, levitor orthotic brace, prolotherapy and trigger point injections. His Osteopathic care is often provided in conjunction with other complementary practices including homeopathy, Orthomolecular nutrition, physical therapy, bodywork, acupuncture, biofeedback, and psychotherapy.

Dr. Friedman teaches internationally and has helped to set up Osteopathic programs for physicians in Germany and France. He is co-founder of San Francisco International Manual Medicine Society. He has co-authored Functional Methods and a series of three instructional manuals; Counterstrain Approaches in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Myofascial and Fascial-ligamentous Approaches in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Approaches to the Primary Respiratory Mechanism. He has contributed chapters to numerous textbooks, conducts clinical research and has published articles in multiple journals.

More Info: Osteopathy



MARILYN MOSS, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic
Specialist in Women's Health

Marilyn received her BA degrees in Psychology and Sociology from the University of California at Santa Cruz. She worked in the field of psychology for ten years before receiving her doctorate degree in chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose.

Dr. Moss specializes in pre-natal and post partum care for women, infant care, cranial techniques for both infants and adults. She works extensively with pregnancy, and has developed gentle, specialized protocols to best serve moms-to-be. She has taken post doctorate course work toward her diplomat in pediatric chiropractic; working extensively with infants and children of any age, and enjoys creating changes in nursing, latching, sleep, colic, immune function, etc. for parents and their babies.

Marilyn currently serves on the board of BABI (Bay Area Birth Information), and networks closely with a wide variety of birthing practitioners in the South Bay to offer couples the optimal pregnancy, birth and post partum experience.

Her interest in women’s health has also included post-doctoral study in the field of functional endocrinology. Dr. Moss works extensively with the clinical evaluation and natural balancing of all hormonal systems of the body (thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, etc.) for both men and women. She also assists women in evaluating peri-menopausal and menopausal hormonal imbalance. Together, doctor and patient develop treatment plans customized to each individual. This non-invasive, natural approach has been very successful in her practice. Seeing changes that improve women’s quality of life is extremely rewarding.

More Info: Chiropractic


STEVE KEMP, NASM
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Nat'l Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer


Coach Kemp is a former Olympic decathlete and a current 3-time World Masters Champion and 5-time National Masters Champion. He is the founder of Born To Win Fitness, specializing in sport-specific training, strength training, weight-loss, endurance conditioning, and "zone" coaching. His expertise has attracted people of all shapes, sizes and abilities who strive to be better. In addition to his training and athletic accomplishments, Coach Kemp also wrote the forward for the book, 30-Day Boot Camp: Your Ultimate Weight-Loss Plan, by celebrity coach Valerie Orsoni-Vauthey.

As a former Olympic and current world-champion athlete, it has become Coach Steve's mission to help others achieve their fitness and weight-loss goals.

More Info: FIT | Weight-Loss Programs


TERESA ESTILL, AFAA, SCW

Stretch Therapist
Pilates, Yoga & Zumba Instructor
American Fitness Association of America
SCW Fitness Certified

With over 20 years under her belt, Teresa has mastered the art of stretching. Her ability to guide individuals through a regimen of stretches specific to their need, has gained her much notoriety in the fields of health and fitness. She is a member of the American Council of Exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Fitness Association of America.

Teresa has carefully designed her stretching program based upon years of experience in dance, Pilates and yoga. In addition to being a stretching expert, Teresa also teaches a Salsa exercise class for core strength and stability.

More Info: Dynamic Stretching | Power Yoga | Pilates | Zumba


SACHIN DESHMUKH

Homeopathic & Ayurvedic Practitioner
Yoga & Meditation Instructor


Sachin is an internationally acclaimed doctor and yoga master hailing from a long lineage of yogic masters and Vedic teachers. He is the founder of YogaNature, and has conducted hundreds of workshops to, sometimes, tens of thousands of participants for corporations,non-profit organizations, and yoga and medical schools on stress management, healing addiction, basic health, medicine, yoga, art as a therapy, creativity, Vedic ethos in management, performing arts, music and more. Additionally, he has been a contributor to over 100 publications on these topics.

More Info: Ayurveda | Naturopathy | Yoga


JAYA PANCHOLY, HHP
Holistic Health Practitioner
Aromatherapist

Jaya is a certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) from the Global institute of Alternate Medicine and received her board certification from the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). She holds an International aromatherapy certification from the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy and belongs to the International Aromatherapy Association (IAA). Recently, Jaya was a guest speaker at the Mind, Body, and Beyond Expo in Los Angeles.

Jaya offers her clients a wide array of natural options consisting of dietary suggestions, supplementation, natural therapies, herbal alternatives, exercise options, spiritual counseling and lifestyle essentials to encourage the natural healing processes of the body. Evaluation is done for an individual’s diet, lifestyle and emotional state, and the latest advances are use in nutrition, holistic medicine, Aromatherapy to offer positive lifestyle changes to help establish a positive balance between body, mind, and spirit. To help evaluate Jaya uses non-invasive Biophotonic Scanner, Hair Analysis, Saliva testing, Detox Patches and more.

More Info: Holistic Health Consultation & Treatment | Aromatherapy

Associates

ELAINE MURPHY, BA, CNC, CDC, CNE

Certified Nutritional Consultant
Certified Diet Counselor
Certified Nutritional Educator

Elaine has been a nutritional consultant for over 20 years. She specializes in health education, menopause, hormonal imbalances, lifestyle modification, and weight-loss management.

She has worked for corporate weight-loss centers, medical doctors and and has had private practices in Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

As someone who was overweight, she knows the challenges of over coming obesity and related health issues. Her history has added to her expertise and given her empathy when counseling individuals on health and weight management.

More Info: Nutritional Counseling



ANNE WILDE, MA, CFT
Masters in Counseling
American Heart Association Certified
Certified Personal Trainer

Anne is the owner of AnneAerobic CPR.  As an AHA Certified Basic Life Support Instructor, Anne has provided certification to thousands of people.  She is commited to putting the skills to saves lives into your hands by making CPR training simply and accessible.

Anne holds an MA in Counseling and is a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor.

Anne believes that true health and fitness is a quality that radiates beyond oneself to help others.

More Info:  CPR Certification Course