Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

At The Becoming Center, certified practitioners in Massage and Bodywork integrate complementary therapies and traditional types of exercise to support medical treatment for pain management, relieve muscle tension, or reduce unwanted stress in daily life.

Alternative Massage Therapies offered:
• Swedish
• Hot Stone
• Deep Tissue
• Myofacial Release
• Shiatsu
• Craniosacral
• Lymphatic Drainage
• Chair Massage

Energy Work offered:
• Reiki
• Chakra Balancing
• Electromagnetic Field Balancing

Plus…
Nutrition
Aromatherapy may be used in combination with treatments.

Acupuncture is used to relieve pain, remedy acute and chronic ailments, strengthen the immune system and reduce stress and tension. Through the insertion of hair-thin needles, acupuncture stimulates specific points on the skin that correlate to internal organs and body functions.

Acupuncture is based on the ancient Chinese theory of energy (qi) flowing through discrete channels in the body. Acupuncture regulates the flow of qi by increasing it in areas where it is deficient and draining it where it is in excess. The regulation supports the healing process, allowing the body to restore itself to a balanced state of health.

About our therapists:

Barbara Friling: Usui Reiki Master Teacher and Practitioner; Gendai Reiki Master Teacher; Karuna Reiki Master Teacher; Sekhem-Seichim Reiki Master Teacher; Advanced Lymphatic Drainage Specialist, Certified Body Talk Practitioner, Certified Massage Therapist. 215-393-9119 

Natalie James, NCTMB: Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.  Swedish, Hot Stone, Aromatherapy, Shiatsu and Reiki.   215-855-5502

Liz Quinlisk, PT: Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Shiatsu Practitioner, Craniosacral Therapist, Myofascial Release.  215-262-0351

Kiersten Stebner Steczak, NCMT: Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, Swedish, Craniosacral, Pregnancy Massage, and Shiatsu.  Member of the American Massage Therapy Association.  215-480-1195.

Lynn Littman M.A.,L.Ac., Dipl.,Ac is licensed in Pennsylvania and board certified in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. In addition, Lynn has earned a Master of Arts degree in Biology and is a faculty member at Gwynedd-Mercy College and the Community College of Philadelphia.  215-844-5305.

Yoga
Beginner 1 & 2, Intermediate & Advanced Classes offer a progression of stretching and meditative techniques available for beginners to advanced-level individuals.

About our Yoga Instructors:

Lois Hitt: Lois Hitt is a Registered Yoga 500-Level teacher who has taught yoga and meditation for over 30 years.

Maria Starr: Maria Starr is a Kripalu certified instructor who apprenticed at Saraswati River Yoga School. A student and teacher for 17 years, Maria has been with the Becoming Center for 10 years.