Chung Yueh-Ching

Chung, Yueh-Ching was formerly a professional modern dancer, teacher and choreographer. She was on the dance faculties of the University of Hartford Hartt School of Music, Dance and Theater, the Academy of Performing Arts High School and the School of the Hartford Ballet for 18 years. Her concern for people's health and well-being subsequently influenced her to switch her focus from dance performance and teaching to health improvement through both eastern and western techniques.

Ching is a nationally certified and Connecticut licensed massage therapist. She is fully certified in all levels of STOTT PILATES® mat and apparatus. A former student of Aaron L. Mattes, Ching is a highly qualified instructor of Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), a unique approach to increasing range of motion developed by the internationally recognized Aaron L. Mattes.

Ching's commitment to ongoing education in all areas of health and well-being prompted her to become proficient in both eastern and western approaches wellness. She has studied Qigong and Taijiquan with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, world-renown for his work in the martial and healing arts. These complementary, traditional oriental exercises and practices emphasize the connection between the physical, mental, emotional, psychological and spiritual, and Ching teaches them in a style that is simple, direct and thorough.
Heights of Wellness (HOW) is a state-of-the-art studio. Founder-Director Chung, Yueh- Ching established the studio in 2005. Base on her philosophy of wellness and her pursuit of both eastern and western healing techniques.

Ching has created a comfortable environment for people to learn how to improve their health and quality of life. In addition to therapeutic massage, there are classes in Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), Pilates (mat and apparatus), Qigong, and Taijiquan. With 25 some years of teaching experience and countless hands on sessions, She would like to continue bring people together learn and practice the power of one's potential.

Like the tale of the Chinese boy who preferred to learn how to turn a rock to gold rather than just be given a rock of the precious metal, Ching helps her students learn techniques that will facilitate their journey to wellness.

Char Wilkins

Char Wilkins is a mindfulness-based psychotherapist who works with individuals, couples and groups incorporating the intention and skills of mindfulness as a foundation from which to explore one's life. Her focus is the dynamic connection of mind, body and spirit, and in assisting people to mindfully create emotional, physical, and spiritual health in their lives. She specializes in working with stress-related physical and emotional issues, with women who have experienced childhood abuse and trauma, and those who suffer with depression, anxiety and disordered eating.

Char is certified as a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher by the Center for Mindfulness, UMass Medical School, Worcester, MA. She teaches MBSR, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and mindfulness-based eating awareness programs for the general public. These research-based programs help people who suffer from anxiety, panic and depression, disordered eating, migraines, cancer, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, IBS, heart disease and high blood pressure, diabetes and sleep disturbance.

Char also trains professionals in the application of mindfulness in psychotherapy, advanced MBCT skills, and mindful eating and has been an instructor of mindful retreats and trainings for professionals at Omega Institute, Kripalu, Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, University of California San Diego and at NASWCT annual conferences. She maintains a long-standing personal meditation practice and is currently studying Qigong and Taijiquan. She provides one-on-one consultation for professionals who wish to incorporate mindfulness into their work. Char is a member of the Board of Directors of The Center for Mindful Eating (tcme.org) and is the owner/director of the Center for Mindful Living, LLC and A Mindful Path, LLC in Connecticut.

You can read more about mindfulness programs and services by going to her website: www.amindfulpath.com
Email: info@amindfulpath.com
Phone: 860-402-9333

Anthony M. Maietta

(Craniosaco Therapy and Myofascial Release)

“A holistic approach to manual physical therapy enables me to diagnose and treat the root causes of pain, dysfunction, disease and disability without invasive measures or drugs. The use of unique modalities, such as craniosacro therapy and myofascial release, encourages the natural healing power of the body and addresses the emotional and spiritual needs of each individual”.

Anthony Maietta is a holistic physical therapist who works with adults and children incorporating manual therapies to promote healing from within. This holistic approach to physical therapy allows him to diagnosis and treat the root causes of pain, dysfunction, disease and disability without invasive procedures or drugs. By using unique modalities, such as craniosacral therapy and myofascial release, the natural healing power of the body is facilitated and the emotional and spiritual needs of each individual are addressed.

Anthony had began his studies at Quinnipiac University where he had received a Master's degree in Physical Therapy and is currently licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts. As his studies progressed and as he began practicing traditional physical therapy, he felt more strongly that it imposed limitations to the healing process and did not fully serve the patient. His desire to offer a broader, more integrated program of health and wellness prompted his ultimate pursuit of craniosacral therapy and myofascial release techniques.

With these tools he established physical therapy centers in both Massachusetts and Connecticut where he has treated patients from infancy to 90, giving them relief from pain and dysfunction, and the joy of improved whole-body health and performance.

The techniques are unfamiliar to many people, but offer so much in the way of hope and relief from pain and disability. These treatments have helped many people with a wide array of symptoms including but not limited to: chronic pain, musculoskeletal pain syndromes, headaches and migraines, TMJ syndrome, fibromyalgia, learning disabilities including ADD/ADHD, IBS, acid reflux, vestibular disorders, brain and spinal cord injuries and so on.

The effectiveness of his approach is well summed up by a woman who came to Anthony after enduring more than 6 years of pain and frustration:

“I can now walk without pain in my foot, knees or back ... I can wear summer sandals ... flat-heeled dress shoes ... get out of bed and touch my heels to the ground ... threw my orthotics in the trash ... The physical and emotional transformation is overwhelming ...”

Anthony has done extensive research in a variety of complementary holistic therapies. HOW is pleased to welcome this gifted healer.

You can read more about Anthony and his practice, Centered Health Physical Therapy
by going to the website: www.CenteredHealthPT.net
Email: Anthony_Maietta@CenteredHealthPT.net
Phone: 860.648.0659

Elaine Szczepankowski

"Working with individuals one-on-one allows me to develop a relationship with each client and focus on his or her specific needs and goals. When someone comes back feeling good, that's my pat on the back!"

Elaine Szczepankowski has always enjoyed a variety of core-strengthening exercises and weight training, but several years ago at Workout World, she discovered Pilates. Her rapid progress and delight in this approach to physical well-being was obvious, and WOW encouraged her to further her study and become an instructor. What had started as just another approach to fitness became a passion, and Elaine proceeded to become certified by the National Exercise Trainers Association. Totally hooked, she followed up with more intensive training in Stott Pilates adding mat work, reformer and props to expand on her expertise.

As Elaine pursued more classes, she was surprised by how much she discovered about her own body and realized that teaching Pilates could be mutually beneficial and satisfying. Sensitive to her clients' needs, she enjoys the challenge of modifying exercises to accommodate varying abilities and limitations. Through Pilates, Elaine strives to improve peoples' lives with a meaningful experience that embraces body, mind and spirit.

Michael Hysler LMT

"It has been a long and careful search to find just the right person to join our team. HOW is very excited to welcome our new massage therapist, Mike Hysler."

A Little about Michael:
After spending 30+ years managing in a corporate environment, Michael turned his energies to pursuing a career that would reflect his lifestyle of health and fitness, and love of athletics. He holds the rank of a seventh degree black belt in the art of KaJuKenBo under Grandmaster Alan Carter, and has been practicing martial arts for over forty years. This, coupled with a deep interest in eastern philosophy, and a desire to help people led to an education at CCMT for massage therapy. Michael graduated with honors in 2010 and continues as a teaching assistant at the school. He has recently completed the instructor-training program with a focus on orthopedic assessment.

Primary aspects of his practice include Sports Massage (range of motion, stretching, PNF, maintenance, rehabilitative, remedial), Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, and Swedish massage. He also incorporates Craniosacral Therapy, as well as Myofascial Release, and Raindrop Therapy. Michael is nationally certified and licensed in the State of Connecticut (#006467). He is a member of the AMTA Sports Massage Team, and the AMTA Community Service Team, both of which perform volunteer services for events in Connecticut.

To make an appointment with Michael Hysler, LMT
please contact: (860) 372-0378