The Team @InnerLight
AnnMarie Shirley - Owner/Self-Care Specialist
"Thank you for visiting InnerLight! Please allow me to help you find the proper care you need to achieve your wellness goals. Whether recovering from an injury or planning a preventative maintenance regimen, InnerLight and it's affiliates offer a variety of services."
Kim Kane - Massage Therapist
A graduate of the Hudson Valley School of Massage Therapy, Kim is trained in Swedish, deep tissue, medical and Eastern massage. She is also dedicated to continuing her education in cranial sacral therapy, hot stone massage and reflexology, for the total well-being of each client. Available Tuesday - Friday, 10 - 5
Julian Broughton - Massage Therapist
Julian graduated
the Swedish Institute for Massage Therapy in 2005, and is a licensed massage therapist in
New York State. Julian also holds an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Julian specializes in neck and shoulder massage as well as hip work, to
alleviate Sciatica, ITB and other lower extremity issues. He has extensive knowledge with deep tissue, Swedish, sports, medical, shiatsu, and cranio-sacral treatments.
Available Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Veronica Renzo -
Massage Therapist
Veronica is a graduate of the Hudson Valley School of Massage Therapy and a
member of NCBTMB. She also holds a BA from Marist College.
Veronica offers a wonderful combination of therapeutic and treatment
massage. She uses her intuition and education to provide her clients
with the most effective treatments she can. Veronica is kind and
compassionate and treats every client as an individual, giving him or
her complete experience for mind, body and soul.
Available Saturday, Sunday & after 5pm weeknights
Hope Ackerly - EstheticianHope graduated from Capri Cosmetology in late 2010 and has set out on her journey of Health and Beauty. Upon completion of her studies she began looking at other services she could provide for people. She enjoys doing facials and body treatments which led her to a strong interest in massage therapy as well. Having the ability to help someone feel AND look fabulous was what inspired the thought of having a background in both fields. With a license in esthetics and very soon, a license in massage therapy, Hope's goal is to work with people to give them a way to relieve stress and promote beauty - inside and out.
Available Tuesday - Friday, 1 - 7pm & Saturday 11- 3pm
Janine Palazzolo Esthetician
Janine received a degree in Social Work
from Marist College in 2010. Looking for a way to empower people with
confidence both inside and out, she decided to pursue a career in the
field of esthetics and graduated from Capri Cosmetology. Understanding
that every client has different desires and needs, Janine designs her
treatments to customize each client’s experience. She
uses her interest in helping others to create a relaxing and
comfortable atmosphere to promote overall well-being and happiness.
Patricia Holtz - Acupuncture and HerbsPatricia graduated from the Pacific College in Oriental Medicine in 1998 and is licensed by NYS. She has apprenticed with herbalists William Le Sassier and Pam Montgomery. In order to improve her knowledge of healing and skills she frequently takes continuing education classes in acupuncture and herbs. She currently is attending Cornell Cooperative Extension master gardening training so that she can better grow some of the herbs she recommends to clients (and veggies too).
We warmly welcome...New ZUMBA Teachers!
Tara Schising - Monday 9am, Tuesday 7pm, Wednesday 9am
Stephanie Paniccia - Saturday 11am & Wednesday 7pm
Keri*Ann Laurito, RYT/E-RYT/Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist
Keri*Ann's
teaching has led her to New York City, Ireland, and Italy. She was the
recent owner of a yoga studio located in New York called ‘tha yoga
room’. She loves to travel and to meet new people from different
cultures and the challenge of different yoga backgrounds. Her style, of
Vinyasa/Hatha Yoga, is a fun and high-spirited flowing practice that
links the breath to the movement. Each class combines meditation,
movement, spirituality, stretching, deep relaxation and alignment.
Clients can expect clear and concise direction and interactions, also called adjustments, within her class. They will leave feeling completely
relaxed and energized! She also works with Young Living Essential Oils
to help deepen the overall experience. She combines her study of yoga
and ayurveda into a unique and very powerful session using aromatherapy
techniques to further balance the body, mind, and spirit of her
students. *Certified Yoga Teacher from Laughing Lotus Studios in NYC *Certified Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist from Kripalu School of Ayurveda
Thursday 5:30pm
Lori K. Rolison HHC, AADPHolistic Health Coach
Bee In Season. eat fresh. eat local. Lori is a lifelong native to
Poughkeepsie and has worked in the Home Décor and Decorating field for
the past 20 years. Food and health have always been an important
interest in her adult life but one experience really enhanced that
interest. While working on a home renovation project on the island of
Corfu, Greece, Lori fell in love with the culture and life style of
living off of the land, with a respect to food and meal time. It had
such a profound effect, that her life mission is, “To bring back the dinner table of yesteryear, to the modern families of today”. Since, she has graduated from the
Institute for Integrative Nutrition, NYC, as a Board Certified Health
Coach, where she was trained in more than one hundred dietary theories
and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods. Drawing
on this knowledge, Lori will help you create a completely personalized
“roadmap to health” that suits your unique body, lifestyle, preferences,
and goals. Lori's approach is not to dwell on
calories, carbs, fats, and proteins. It is not to create lists of
restrictions or good and bad foods. Instead, she works with clients to
create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun and
rewarding, while eating delicious whole food. Together you will work to reach your
health goals in areas such as achieving optimal weight, reducing food
cravings, increasing sleep, and maximizing energy. You will develop a deeper understanding of the food and lifestyle choices that work best for you and implement lasting changes that will improve your energy, balance and health. Available on Mondays 1-5pm
For Elana, one of the greatest joys in life is witnessing people connect to their own authenticity. Her work with both Transformational Kinesiology(TK) and Nonviolent
Communication(NVC) are powerful tools for Self- connection and for truly
authentic living. She began working with NVC in 2001 and has been
studying and practicing Transformational Kinesiology since 2004, with
amazing results for both herself and the people she works with. People say
they can hardly believe the transformation that has taken place in their
lives through this work and are amazed at who they become and all of
the positive ways they show up in the world as a result.
Elana will be teaching regular workshops at the spa, and will be available for private sessions the 1st Thursday of each month.
Kraig with a 'K' - Certified Yoga Teacher and Spa Reconstructionist Under the direction of Michael Stein of Ashtanga of New Paltz, Kraig earned his Yoga Teacher Certification with the goal of helping others achieve wellness through yoga. While still recovering from numerous sports-related traumas and debilitating injuries to his spine, he found yoga to be the answer to repair both physical and mental traumas we sustain.
He teaches a Warm Vinyasa-style of yoga in which the studio is heated between 80-85 degrees, allowing for the release of toxins and the ability of each student to go deeper into postures with less risk of injury. His class size is limited to 10 students so that proper attention is paid to each person.
Sunday 9am, Wednesday 6p @ Donigan park & Friday 6p @ Bowdoin
Most of our Yoga classes are one hour and by sliding-donation. ($5-20)
Lorraine is dedicated and passionate in her profession and offers Herbal Wellness Consultations, Reiki Sessions, Reflexology, Qi Gong Classes, Workshops and a variety of herbal products and modalities in addition to her guidance programs for a complete package to health and wellness.
Rona Mannain - Children's Yoga
After being a Teacher's Assistant for over twenty years, Rona currently teaches Children's Yoga at InnerLight, as well as with children with special needs in a private school in Poughkeepsie, NY. Rona is a graduate of the YogaScape school of Raja Hatha Yoga in Carmel, NY and she is also a certified Reflexologist and Reiki Master. Rona says, "Teaching yoga to children has been such a great learning experience for me. They have taught me so much of what life is really about."
Wednesday 5pm
Kathy Carey - Yoga, Reiki, One Light Healing Touch
Kathy Carey has been teaching yoga and fitness classes for 20
years. She is a certified yoga instructor, fitness instructor, water
exercise instructor and personal trainer. Kathy teaches specialized
classes in Yoga such as Restorative Yoga, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga
and in fitness such as Strength, Stretch and Balance classes for
seniors. Her insightful teaching adds a personal touch to every class, helping you feel like every class was designed with you in mind.
Kathy is certified as a Reiki Master and as a One Light Healing Touch Practioner.
Kathy will be teaching a 4 week Yoga series starting
Friday June 3rd at 6:30pm
all 4 weeks $45 or $15 to drop in
A high school and college math tutor by day, Tess is our InnerLight-Bulb newsletter artist by night. Dedicated to bringing you fun and interesting articles each month, Tess welcomes your suggestions for the newsletter.
Karson - InnerLight's Youngest Edition
For anyone in need of 'baby therapy', Karson is available to make you smile if you are in need of a quick pick-me-up.
