Millbrook Wellness

My Certifications and Background

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Hartford
Master's Degree in Health Promotion & Wellness Management from Springfield College
Reiki Master
CPR and AED by the American Heart Association
Health Fitness Instructor by the American College of Sports Medicine (served as an examiner for the certification the last 4 years)
Health Education Specialist by National Commission for Health Education Credentialing

During graduate school, I began working part time as a health and fitness coordinator at Friendly's Corporate Fitness Center in Wilbraham, MA (yes, home of Friendly's ice cream! In fact, the fitness center was the first Friendly's store - converted into a large fitness facility!) From there, I was offered my first full time position at Northeast Utilities working in their onsite fitness center in Berlin, CT. About a year and a half later I moved on to New Britain General Hospital in New Britain, CT as an exercise specialist in their Good Life Center, part of the Department of Health Promotion. There I spent nearly 5.5 years, designing exercise programs and monitoring folks from all walks of life... children, seniors, those with heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and obesity.

My Philosophy

Often times we go through life with ailments and illnesses that are treated one dimensionally - we treat the body or the symptom, separating the body from the mind. We do not take into consideration other things that may be going on that may be adding to the situation, or may even be the root of it. We simply take a pill, get a shot, avoid a certain food, etc. At Millbrook Wellness, I use a humanics or spirit/mind/body approach - look at each person as a whole - and how the three systems interact.

Testimonials

"After my first Reiki session, I knew I had to come back to Millbrook Wellness! The insight that Christine had given me in our first session together was a true testament to her healing practice. Christine is an amazing practitioner who provides such a soothing atmosphere during a session, and who, most importantly, takes time to process and help me understand the information that is acquired during our time together." ~ Kristin T. of Middletown, CT ~

"Christine has guided me through the practice of Reiki on an uplifting spiritual journey. These sessions have been insightful and calming. We have shared many interesting experiences along the way. Reiki has helped me to understand how intricately our body, mind and spirit are intertwined." ~ Christine Z. of Middlefield, CT ~

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