Well respected throughout the Capital Region and beyond for her knowledge, experience and professionalism, Cindy VanValen, owner of Health Modalities, PC, provides her clients the upmost in care. Whether you are seeking therapeutic massage and/or colon hydrotherapy treatments, you will find that incorporating various techniques, such as hot stones, aromatherapy or meditation, makes each treatment
relaxing and unique. Cindy began her journey in the health and wellness industry as a Certified Medical Assistant in 1978, in her hometown of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She went on to study nursing at Atlantic Technical School and became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1980. Wanting to bring more comfort to her patients, she enrolled in The American Institute of Massage Therapy and became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 1986. Seeking to further explore alternative therapies, she studied Neuromuscular Soma Bodywork with instructor, Michael Vidal in 1988 and received certification. After moving to New York in 1990, she focused solely on massage therapy and began her private practice. Her interest in nutrition, lead Cindy to explore proper digestion in order to maximize health. Having been aware of the benefits of colon hydrotherapy, but not being able to find credible therapists in upstate New York, she went back to Florida to train under the supervision of Cathy Shea at the International School of Colon Hydrotherapy. She became a Certified Colon Hydrotherapist and member of I-ACH in 1997. She received her Advanced Level training certificate in 1999. Cindy then added a certification for Lypmh Drainage Massage from the International Alliance of Healthcare under the instruction of Dr. Bruno Chikly, M.D., in 1999. In 2002, she traveled to Thailand to partake in an intensive training program on Thai Massage at the ITM Thai Massage School in Chiang Mai. The Life Mastery Program taught by inspirational and motivational educator, Tony Robbins became the next series of classes she attended. These seminars were held in California, Florida and Fiji. She graduated from the program in 2008. Adding to her nutritional knowledge base, she participated in a training class affiliated with Standard Process, Meridian Autonomic Testing in 2011 taught by Chiropractic Physician, Matthew Cucollo. Her recent travels took her to Italy where she once again studied with Cathy Shea and the International School of Colon Hydrotherapy this time for the Master Program.
