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muscular deviation massage and health-related concern mas-
sage approaches.
Young Naturalist Program
Oldenhage is a practitioner of traditional Thai massage
Welcomes Students
and is certified in sports massage techniques. His credentialed
staff members are certified in a variety of modalities including
H
udson Highlands
Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy massage, Maya Abdominal
Nature Museum
Massage, hot stone, lymphatic, reflexology and more. Old-
has opened public reg-
enhage is committed to presenting a valued staff of therapists
istration for prospective
who enjoy their profession and are dedicated to furthering their
students for the 2010-
education.
2011 school year of the
Young Naturalist Pre-K
Dave Oldenhage Massage & Bodywork is located at 180 Phil-
program. This unique
lips Hill Rd, Bldg 1, New City. For more information call 634-
program is in its twelfth
8822 or visit DaveOMassage.com. See ad, back page.
year of operation.
According to Program
Director, Sandy Dixon, the agenda “emphasizes science-based
Grand Re-opening Celebration
activities, outdoor experiences, social skills and preparation for
kindergarten using the resources of the Nature Museum includ-
D
uring the month of March, Two
Bear Herbs & Holistic Health will
ing its collection of live animals and its 177 acres of fields,
host a grand re-opening celebration.
ponds and woodlands.” Children will learn colors, shapes,
The event marks the one year anniver-
letters and numbers through direct sensory experiences with
sary of the business and owner Susan
the natural world.
J. Squittieri welcomes the community
“It is amazing how much three- and four-year olds can
to attend the month-long open house.
learn about nature and science,” says Dixon. “We hike to the
Telephone inquires are welcomed, or
forest, plant seeds, create things from recyclables, draw from
drop in Monday through Friday, from
nature, observe insects, experiment, identify birds, search for
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. “We are offering 20 to
tadpoles and generally have a great time playing in nature.”
50 percent off all services and the opportunity to win a free
consultation on any service provided,” says Squittieri.
The Young Naturalist Program runs from September to June
Two Bear Herbs & Holistic Health offers a variety of
and will be held at the Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center
wellness and healing services for people and their animal
in Cornwall. New families may apply for the program by
companions. Squittieri says, “I look forward to support-
completing a form that is available on the museum’s website,
ing you to better the health and wellness for you and your
HHNatureMuseum.org or by calling 534-5506, ext 204. See
animal(s).” Services include herbal medicine, iridology,
ad, page 29.
Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy
®,
detox, foot bath, energy
and animal sessions.

Better Health through Massage
Two Bear Herbs & Holistic Health also offers monthly
classes in Reiki and animal communication, free community
T
he practitioners at Dave Old-
lectures in herbalism and natural health, and free Reiki shares.
enhage Massage & Bodywork
Special offers are provided for package deals and referrals. Gift
invite the community to include
certificates also are available.
massage as part of any treatment
plan. The practice is a creden-
Two Bear Herbs & Holistic Health is located at 99 Main St, Ste.
tialed alternative healthcare facil-
210, Nyack. For more information, contact Susan J. Squittieri
ity that accepts insurance benefit
at 512-8389 or twobearherbs@yahoo.com. TwoBearHerbs.
and discount plan programs, Worker’s Compensation, FECA,
com. See ad, page 29.
Medicare and no-fault auto claims.
“The power of touch is a balance, almost harmonic union
NatioNallY CeRtified NY State liCeNSed
between science and inner peace. When presented with mind-
ful intent, it can restore hope and improve general well-being.
It helps assess a better picture of what is going on through
the release of tension held within our framework,” says Dave
Oldenhage, founder of Dave Oldenhage Massage & Bodywork.
Oldenhage, a New York licensed massage therapist and nation- MASSAGE THERAPY
ally certified massage and bodywork therapist, believes that F o r M e n , W o m e n & C h i l d r e n
“massage as a whole is beneficial to reconnect dysfunctional
tissue and, hence, brings a better well-being.” The massage
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philosophies offered by Oldenhage and his staff of New York
Ron J. P. Mutone L.M.t. | Bethany t. J. Mutone L.M.t.
State licensed massage therapists are therapeutic massage,
677 Route 17M • Monroe, NY 10950 • www.stillpondmassage.com
natural awakenings March 2010

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