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Get Pampered, Stay Healthy,
at All About You
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any people are faced with the challenges of diabe-
tes and poor circulation but still want to enjoy the
pampering of a manicure or pedicure. They understand
the unique health risks they can encounter when these
services are not performed in an exceptionally sanitary
environment.
Qigong Classes Now
Jennifer Wiseman, owner of All About You
Available
Salon in Salem, takes pride in the special care she
offers to all of her clientele. “I schedule plenty of time
S
ifu Walt, of the Merchant Institute
in Moneta, is offering an intensive
between clients to ensure the proper sanitation steps
study of the form, movements and
are taken to protect my clients’ health,” advises Wiseman. She uses a two-step
theories relating to one of three of the
sanitizing process that includes sanitization of the jets of the pedicure foot bath,
most ancient forms of Qigong: the Five
and she sterilizes the metal tools used during a pedicure (all nonmetal tools are
Animal Sports, Five Healing Sounds,
used on only one client). Even the floors are sanitized after each appointment, to
and Five Element Fusion. Classes begin
eliminate any chance of acquiring viruses from a previous patron.
in September.
All these steps are performed diligently between each client’s service, with
“These ancient Chinese medical
no exceptions. “A nick or a scratch to a diabetic can cause serious health is-
and energy Qigong practices have
sues,” says Wiseman. “I want to be sure my clients are treated the way I want to be
been used for more than 2,700 years to
treated: with care and undivided attention.”
promote health, longevity and overall
Wiseman offers appointments to accommodate a client’s schedule. Early or
wellness in each individual,” advises
late, Monday through Saturday, she is available for manicures, pedicures and full
Walt, a nationally certified and classi-
hair service, including special events.
cally trained holistic Tai Chi, Qigong
All About You Salon is located at 1005 East Main Street, in Salem. To schedule an
and yoga teacher. “This program is spe-
appointment, call Jennifer Wiseman at 540-312-6141.
cifically designed so that all individuals
can be successful at their own level.”
Pre-registration is recommended;
classes are limited to 12 individuals.
Mind Body Brings
For more information, contact Sifu Walt
at 540-525-4749 or 540-719-2800 or
Yoga to Teens and
online at MerchantInstitute.com.
Pre-Teens
See ad, page 2.
T
he Mind Body Studio in Lynchburg
is encouraging pre-teens and teens
to learn yoga for their health and well-
ness each Wednesday, August 12-Sep-
We are solely
tember 16. Kids Yoga for Beginners, for
supported by our
ages 8 to 12, takes place from 4:30 to
5:30 p.m. Teen Yoga for Beginners, for
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ages 13 to 17, will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Kids Yoga is designed to help build strength, balance and confidence. Teen
support them.
Yoga will help participants discover the energizing, balancing power of yoga in a
casual beginner’s class environment with a nature-oriented twist.
“These classes will help teens and pre-teens improve their performance in
other sports or activities and enjoy the benefits of a peaceful mind and a strong,
healthy body,” advises yoga instructor Laura Rogers.
The Mind Body Studio is located inside the Piedmont Center at 311 Rivermont
Avenue in Lynchburg. To register, call 434-628-1100 or visit MindBodyUSA.com.
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