The art of healing at CNY

I’ve been working with the team of practitioners at the CNY Healing Arts Center in Syracuse, NY for almost a year now. We have weekly meetings to discuss various issues and needs for the centers operations and promotions. Sometimes we brainstorm about acupuncture or massage specials or how to enhance the skin care services that are being offered. They are a fabulous team and it’s a pleasure working with them.

Recently I’ve had the occasion to visit the Healing Arts Center as a client. I’ve been suffering from some pain and numbness, almost like a pinched nerve, and wasn’t sure what the source of the problem was. I initially had a consultation with my general practitioner and had several tests performed. Nothing showed up. I was becoming so frustrated as the pain began to interfere with my normal day-to-day functioning as well as my nightly sleep.

I work with Dr. Rob Kiltz as well and he is a very intuitive, perceptive man. He seemed to notice I wasn’t feeling well without having to even bring it up. I shared with him what was going on and where I was to date regarding diagnosis and treatment, which was actually nowhere, or so it felt. As usual he was very positive, reassuring and advised me on a go forward plan. He suggested I first try some Maya Abdominal Massage with Erika Lutwin, LMT at the Healing Arts Center in Syracuse. He explained that I might want to have exploratory laparoscopy performed but we could chat about that later.

I admitted that I am a very impatient person when I don’t feel physically up to speed and really just wanted a quick fix, to which he laughed and said “I know.” Dr. Kiltz then reiterated that I should really try the Maya Abdominal Massage and also consider starting a normal yoga practice as well as to be sure and meditate daily. I’ll admit I had some degree of trouble buying this suggestion and was not wholeheartedly convinced any of it would give me the relief I so wanted and as I mentioned before I am terribly impatient.

I scheduled an appointment with Erika on that following Tuesday. I was starting to become excited Read more

Tips to prepare your garden for planting

Fertilize your planting spaces. – Now is the time to be fertilizing your outdoor spaces. Fertilizer adds nutrients to the soil, and helps it to retain water. You’ll need to water one to three times per week right now, depending on the weather and precipitation.

Let your soil breathe. -  Another important job is to aerate your lawn and planting beds. Aeration opens up the soil and also increases its capacity to hold moisture.

Mix it up! – Garden beds need to be turned over. It is a perfect time to test your gardens Ph levels. If you have ever experienced fungus problems, now is a good time to apply a fungicide.

~From Syracuse Real Food Co-Op

Wicked Busy!

I grew up in Western Massachusetts using a slang or colloquial expression.  Wicked!  For us, when Wicked is added to any adjective it bumps it up to the tenth degree.

Such as Wicked Cool! Which means it is so cool it is almost unimaginable.  Wicked Hot! In the summer means that it was so hot you just sweated sitting still or the same as wicked cool.  Wicked lost!  You had no clue as to where you were or where you’re going.  But the experience was Wicked.

I still find myself using Wicked!  Wicked Cool rolls off my tongue as quickly as if I’m still ten.

But recently I have been attaching Wicked to a not so positive frame of mind.  Wicked Tired! I’m wicked tired! Which means bone tired, Or Wicked Busy! Which for me means can’t catch my breath and Wicked crazy!  Which means locking yourself in your cellar, barefooted with 10 inches of snow and you have to call your neighbor to come and let you out!

I caught myself the other day mid-wicked and stopped. Read more

Photo of the day

Taken in Syracuse NY at the Rose Garden by the University. They are all in full bloom right now so if you are near Syracuse it’s a beautiful sight to check out.

CNY Healing Arts Offers Wellness and Hope

Below is an article that was written by Nancy Haus for “in good Health” CNY’s Healthcare Newspaper.

When you open the door to CNY Healing Arts at 191 Intrepid Lane in Syracuse, it’s like entering a world of Shangri-La, abundantly filled with serenity and calm. Even the delicate aroma as you sit in the relaxed waiting area, whispers quietly of the tranquility that fills Syracuse’s newest fertility and wellness center for women. Read more