Prenatal Health Care at Crossings
At Crossings you can find a range of Prenatal Health Care services that address fertility and promote a health pregnancy by supporting natural processes. These include:
- Osteopathy in Prenatal Health: Dr. Christina Steele
- Acupuncture in Prenatal Health: Gillian Powers and Jane Grissmer
- Nutrition in Prenatal Health: Joy Hawk
- Massage in Prenatal Health: Holly Markush
Visit our Prenatal Health Care page to find out more!
Our Winter 2011/Spring 2012 Brochure is available NOW!
Research Paper Published
Crossings’ Director, Acupuncturist Alaine Duncan, and Clinical Acupressure Therapist Cathy Miller, just had a research paper published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The paper describes a year-long Restore & Renew® Wellness Clinic offered at Walter Reed Army Medical Center for hospital caregivers. We offered ear acupuncture, clinical acupressure and Zero Balancing®. Our hope was that by helping these noble caregivers find more relaxed and calm alertness, we could undo, soften, and release the trauma of war – in them and for everyone they touched. The number we are proudest of is a striking finding on the possible impact we had on patient care. Among those who visited the wellness clinic nine or more times, 75% strongly agreed that they experienced more compassion with patients as a result of clinic participation. When health care providers of war-wounded patients are given opportunities to experience more balance and wellness, this evaluation suggests that they may have the potential to “spread” their wellness to their co-workers and their patients. We couldn’t have asked for more. Read the Report
Welcome Joy Hawk and Bernadette Hamilton
Joy Hawk, Holistic Health Coach – Joy received her nutrition training at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City which is the only nutrition school integrating all the different dietary theories, combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies with modern concepts like the USDA Food Pyramid, Weight Watchers, and raw foods. She received a certificate of qualification as a certified practitioner in health and healing through The Creative Health Institute and is certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Joy received her B.A. in Communications from Adelphi University.
As a welcome for new clients, Joy is offering a free 20 minute break-through session to the first 10 people who call.
Bernadette Hamilton, M.Ac., L.Ac. – Bernadette is a committed and passionate practitioner who brings a wealth of experience to her work. Prior to receiving her Masters Degree in acupuncture from Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, Maryland, she worked as a Certified Life Coach. As an acupuncturist, her approach is one of partnering with clients as they seek to create and maintain a balanced sense of well-being. Whether you desire release from addiction, weight issues, anxiety, stress, depression, physical pain or simply wanting more peace in your life, come and experience this ancient art of healing. Bernadette will be seeing clients in the Wellness Clinic. Call (301) 565-4924 for an appointment.
