The Wellness Center on 7th Avenue

03/13/2024

Hi! My name is Kevin Lanoue, and I am an Organic Intelligence(R) Practitioner based in Tucson, Arizona.

Thank you for your interest in this workshop (which will include presentation, discussion, Q&A, and experiential learning). Herbal tea & light snacks will be provided; feel free to bring yourself additional eats for the lunch break if you’d like!

For six & a half years now, I have worked with folks in individual sessions and in group formats in residential treatment centers here in Tucson. I support their feeling better while emerging from their experiences of things with labels such as depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and addiction. I’m ever grateful for the gifts of connection and wisdom that residents have shared with me.

My favorite question to ask residents as they are transitioning from their time in treatment is: What has been most helpful for you (what is making a difference)?

This workshop is intended as an introduction to useful frameworks and somatic practices around
nervous system regulation so that we can sustainably support ourselves and each other.

Topics will include: the evolution and biology of our nervous systems; complex systems and contexts for change; bio-behavioral aspects of flight, fight, fawn, and freeze, and how they prefer to be met; polyvagal theory; gentle exploratory somatic practices; self-regulation and co-regulation; cultivating felt sense awareness; and more.

12/05/2023

Welcome Yvette!

Yvette is our newest student massage therapist. She'll be serving her externship with us for a few months.

Yvette has a love for helping people and after working in the dental field
for 20 years, she had a calling to become a massage therapist where she can continue to help people feel better. She has been happily married for 28 years to her husband and enjoys spending time with her grown children and granddaughter. Yvette is very dedicated to her family and enjoys hiking, camping, and sports.

Yvette is available to book for the student rate sessions beginning today, December 5th.

Student Massage 60-min for $55.00
Student Massage 90-min for $75.00

Call 520-771-5697 to schedule your student massage today!

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10/26/2023

I couldn't have been happier to meet Kayce a few months ago when I spoke to a class of massage students at Carrington College.

Kayce is completing her student massage clinic externship with TMCEI and will be available for sessions until December 1st!

Kayce is a massage student with Carrington College, specializing in Swedish/relaxation/nervous system regulation. and myofascial release. She expects to graduate in December 2023. In 2006, Kayce chose to further her education and become a Board-Certified Aesthetician. Currently, she serves as an active member of the Arizona State Board of Cosmetolog, where she helps her clients by offering treatments and personalized recommendations to improve the health and appearance of the skin.

Kayce enjoys learning and continuing to develop her skills to help her clients better. As a massage therapist, she uses a variety of techniques to cater to each individual’s needs, including deep pressure, Swedish or relaxation, trigger point, light stretching, and mobilization.

When Kayce isn’t at work, she loves being a mother to four boys, spending time with her animals, gardening, and watching one of her son’s high school marching bands.

You can schedule a massage with Kayce by calling 📞 520-771-5697. She's available Monday through Friday!

11/24/2022

Today, and every day, let us be thankful and giving.
Thankful for what we have instead of what we have not.
And giving of what we can.

Give love.
Give compassion.
Give a quiet moment to someone who may need it.
Give company to someone who has no family or who's family has turned away from them.
Give understanding.
Give grace.
Give validation.
Give peace.
Give joy.
Give friendship.

These things cost us nothing but our time. And the gift of our time is priceless.

Today, and every day, my heart is open and thankful for what I can give.

~ Mo

11/18/2022

Just in time for the holidays!
Sacred Space Smudge Spray to cleanse and bless your home, office or vehicle.

09/16/2022

Book with Allison Constanza, LMT...
www.shaktiinthedesert.com

08/03/2022

Come on by and groove with Allison on Sunday, August 7th @ 11:00 AM.
Hope to see you there!

07/13/2022

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ~
This workshop will be offered over the course of three Fridays and carries 9 CEU’s if you're an LMT.

Week 1: Salves & Oils for Massage Therapy

Friday, August 5, 2022, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Week 2: Soaks, Liniments, & Poultices for Massage Self-Care

Friday, August 12, 2022, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Week 3: Powders, Direct Application, & Materia Medica for Massage Self-Care

Friday, August 19, 2022, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Cost: $300.00

Topical Application of Common and Exotic Herbs will cover 6 methods of topical herb application with detailed indications and contra[1]indications. Through lecture and demonstration, participants will learn how to prepare and use herbal oils, salves, liniments, soaks, powders, and poultices. They will also learn 50+ herbs that are especially effective for topical application along with the diagnostic criteria necessary to effectively select and apply these methods. Students participating in the live class will receive notes, supplemental video links and samples of the preparations made in class. There will be time for asking questions during and after the class. The use of topical herbs is a valuable adjunct to any body-based therapy. A variety of musculoskeletal injuries, skin and nervous system problems can benefit from the right herbal application. Topical herb use is common within martial arts and body work circles.

Register by following this link:
https://www.themastersharpeningstone.com/courses/p/topical-application-of-common-and-exotic-herbs-live-in-person

06/29/2022

Allison Constanza, our resident Yoga instructor, was joined by Casey Shaw this past Monday evening for All Bodies Rise, an evening of yoga and music to benefit the Community Justice Action Fund!
Join Allison on Wednesday, July 27th at 11:00 AM for Late Morning Self-Care Yoga/QiGong.
$5.00 - $15.00 suggested donation may be sent to paypalme/shaktiinthedesert or Venmo to secure your spot.

06/19/2022

The photo doesn't do these justice.
The artist is Bryan Walker with
These double as both pendulums and pendants. Each one contains about 1.2 carats of mexican fire opal chips, 3 rhodizite crystals, and .3 carats each of saffordite, moldavite, and libyan desert glass. Sealed (very well) in glass teardrop vials with UV resin then wrapped with a simple bail in antiqued sterling silver! These ones are all completed with sterling silver jumprings and clasps on a semi adjustable vegan suede cord which is around 19" long at its longest but the artist can do longer or different color cord on request. With that setup these are $55 +tax each.
I'll be posting some of his larger pieces with details soon!

06/01/2022

We are proud to be allies to the LGBTQIA+ community, now and always!
As clients, you're safe here.

04/24/2022

We carry the artful creations of Sirius Meditations in our welcome area. You are encouraged to ask to touch and examine each piece to see which item resonates with you. Bryan Walker ,the artist behind these pieces, spends hours designing his handiwork.
They make great gifts for anyone who is in the wellness and healing profession.
Mother's Day is coming up soon...and who emanates healing and wellness as our mothers do?

03/31/2022

Celebrate by embracing everyone's unique and valid identity!

03/31/2022

Welcome one of our newest practitioners, Michaela Snyder!

Michaela curates a nurturing yet effective treatment that is uniquely focused on the client’s needs. Michaela is a firm believer in the notion that less is more. The work she does is both soft and deep so that the client receives exactly what they need without being in any pain during or after the treatment.

Michaela’s massage career began in 2016 at ASIS Massage Education where she is now teaching connective tissue therapy and case studies. She started her massage career out of a yearning to help other people and little did she know that learning massage and bodywork was exactly what she needed for her own healing. Since then, Michaela’s path has been dedicated to healing and learning new ways to be of supporting for herself and others. Shortly after graduating from massage school, she took her first solo backpacking trip to central and South America where she explored many different healing arts such as shamanism, ta**ra, reiki, ecstatic dance, cacao, healing ceremonies, meditation, life coaching, and even became certified in teaching yoga which she now implements into her massage practice.

Michaela is devoted to being in service to herself, to her clients, and every person she touches. Whether it is through bodywork, life coaching, yoga, or teaching, she knows that her purpose is to serve life and all of its inhabitants from a place of love and pure intentions.

You can schedule a session with Michaela at:
www.embodyingeverything.com
Or call/text 928-487-5242

03/28/2022

What an unusual place to find a business card for
I was pulling some weeds from the side of the wellness center and there it was...tucked away under the internet cable! 🤷

03/19/2022

My chosen sister gifted me this stained glass piece for my birthday last December.
I finally chose where it should live...at our wellness center entrance.
It casts a happy light!

03/04/2022

Compassion fatigue is the emotional and physical exhaustion you feel that leads to a lack of compassion and empathy for others. Also known as the negative cost of caring or secondary traumatic stress.
It's OK to stop watching the news for awhile. We have to take breaks so we can tend to our own self-care and mental/emotional health.
Step back. Read a book. Tend to your garden. Play fetch with your dog.
You're just as important as the current news events.
Be gentle with yourself.

02/28/2022

Do you know Bryan Walker? Bryan own Sirius Meditations and handcrafts wire-wrapped jewelry. His art focuses on using saffrodite and cintamani stones, most of which he collects himself. Another stone he uses are opals.
I met Bryan in 2017 when I asked him to craft me a pendant to help ground my energies when teaching massage students. He puts in an incredible amount of time and thought into each piece he creates and enjoys explaining the energy and intent behind why he used the stones.
You can check Bryan's larger, more elaborate pieces on his account
We invite you to explore his work displayed in our reception area.

02/23/2022

I can't wait to introduce you to our newest practitioner!
You're going to love her!

02/16/2022

Allison Constanza, L.M.T., is our resident Ashiatsu therapist.
If you've never experienced an Ashiatsu massage session, I can tell you it's
extremely relaxing and very effective for chronic pain.
To schedule with Allison you can go to her website, www.shaktiinthedesert.com
Or call/text her at 520-304-9996

01/10/2022

As we enter the 'after holiday COVID season', The Wellness Center on 7th Avenue asks that you contact your massage provider if you feel ill and/or have any signs of the Delta or Omicron variant, or if you've been exposed to or have come into direct contact with anyone with the virus.
If you've recently had or are recovering from COVID-19, be prepared to show proof of a recent negative test and wear an N95 mask during your service.
If you do not own an N95 mask, one will be provided for you at a $2.00 up charge.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding while we strive to keep our business open and safe for all clients.

~ Mo, Allison, & Rachel.

12/28/2021

12/24/2021

Celebrate the coming of the light!
Thank you to everyone who trusted us with your health and wellness during 2021!

12/04/2021

As the owner of The Wellness Center on 7th Avenue, I want to share my story. My younger sister is transgender and it's been such a wonderful experience to bear witness to her transition, and an honor to support her mental, emotional, and physical well-being and safety during the last 19 years.
In honor of her and all transgender individuals, my school is a safe and supportive space where we actively acknowledge, accept, and elevate the transgender and LGBTQIA community.
You're safe to be your 100% authentic self in our classroom or with any of the practitioners of our wellness center.
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11/02/2021

Candle gift from one of our amazing clients! Happily displayed.
Have a peaceful day! 🙏

10/05/2021

You do not have to be a massage therapist to attend this workshop!

Begin your journey into the art and science of herbalism!
This class focuses on self-care with herbs, including support of the immune system. You’ll learn to use herbal home remedies and also learn to make your own herbal massage oils, salves, and lotions. The first part of the course will introduce the actions of herbs on the body with a focus on herbs for fever, disease prevention, common discomforts including anxiety, insomnia, gastric upset, and sore joints and muscles. Participants will learn herb selection, indications, contraindications, and considerations for herbs commonly used for topical application, as well as internally, for self-care. The second part of the class will include hands-on lotion-making and salve-making activities.
Each participant will take home a salve and lotion.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
6 CEU’s/ $150.00
(includes the cost of supplies)
Instructor: Becki Garza
Class is limited to 6 students
Register at:
https://tucsonceu.com/product/3073/

09/17/2021

Our first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 15th from 6-8 pm.
Please feel comfortable attending to create unity, strength, and share support.