Yoga
9:30 a.m. All Levels Valerie
11:30 a.m. Beginning Victor
12:30 a.m. Beginning Victor
4:15 p.m. Core Strength Roxanne
5:45 p.m. Beginning Victor (Assisted By Sarah)
7:15 p.m. All Levels Hannah (Subs For Kevin)
Massage
Jay From 4:30 – 8:30
Nutrition
Jocelyn 9:00 a.m. to Noon
A massage client who has been with us since we first began offering massage two and a half years ago offered a great glimpse into her experience on both Basic and Premium Massage programs, and our wonderful massage therapists:
“Historically getting a massage was reserved for special occasions for me. Sometimes I would get a massage on my birthday trip up to wine country or in Santa Cruz on the weekend after we finished our fiscal year. I enjoyed getting massages but the cost was prohibitive and scheduling was difficult.
When Nourish started the massage program I joined right away. For about half the cost or less of a typical massage at a resort, I could get a minimum of one massage a month
About a year ago I had hip surgery. At this point I upgraded to the premier massage program so I could get a minimum of two massages a month (for a low fixed price that was lower than the cost of one massage at a resort). At this point Nourish started making massage schedule changes/openings available on twitter. Since I was on medical leave from work my schedule was flexible and I was easily able to get one massage a week, sometimes more. Theses regular massages were instrumental in my healing process. As I progressed from a walker, to crutches, to a cane, to walking again unaided, I could have the massage focused on whatever part of my body needed it most. All the massage practitioners were so gentle when I need gentle and more intense when more intense was what my body needed.
Another benefit of the premier program is you can get a 2 hour massage. There is nothing more relaxing and rejuvenating for me than a 2 hour massage. I will warn you, after you experience a two hour massage, it’s hard to go back to one hour. Then my schedule gets crazy again and I’m glad to be able get in a one hour massage on a regular basis. I’m constantly amazed how much I benefit both mentally and physically from regular massages. The very reasonable price is also an extremely nice bonus. Thank you everyone at Nourish for taking such good care of me.”
Try our Basic Massage for only $65 a month or our Premium Massage for only $100 to see what regular massage can do for your health!
Cleansing…Ahhhhhhh… All right…my cleansing diary begins. Here we go!
I’m participating in Jocelyn’s spring cleanse. It’s been over 5 years since I’ve been able to do something like this because I was breastfeeding up until last week! Ha! So I jumped on board Jocelyn’s program…knowing that if I let this train go I’d be unlikely to hop on another any time soon. I am ever curious about nutrition and the workings of the body. I am also a skeptic around ‘wellness lore’ that hasn’t been adequately studied, because I’m wary of the financial motivations of the wellness industry. So I probably wouldn’t have done this kind of thing through anybody else. Thanks Jocelyn!
I’ve made it through the weekend. I have to say I’m making it sound a little more dramatic than it’s actually been. My first day I ate too little, and drank too little of the 2 cups of black tea I’m extremely attached to. I wound up with a throbbing headache and that nauseous feeling I get when I eat too little. In the middle of the night I woke with the headache, and the realization that despite my careful listening, I had failed to follow Jocelyn’s instructions.
I usually eat 3 square meals and a snack (and sometimes dessert). So even though I heard Jocelyn say we were to eat 4-5 small meals…she held up her hands in the shape of a small bowl…I somehow decided on that first day that she meant 3 small meals and 1-2 snacks. So my calorie intake on day 1 must have been about 1/2 what I usually eat. (And I’m an eater!) I was expecting to feel bad, and I did. That night I asked myself, “why did I think this was a good idea, again?”
The second day was better. I was more organized, ate as instructed, and allowed a little more caffeine into my tea cup. Today (day 4) I am headache free and settling into the new rhythm easily. I think I’m down to a little less than a full cup of tea, and headache free. I’ll be done with caffeine by the end of our week. In terms of food I feel satisfied, but I get hungry more often (because of smaller meal portions)…Then again, I get to eat more often. So that’s not so bad! I’m not really missing wheat and dairy. I like soy milk, and I have a healthy habit of alternative grains to bread and pasta already. I imagine those things might be harder for people who like sandwiches.
I usually drink about 20 ounces of green ‘smoothy’/ day. I blend up greens, avacado, a little apple juice, and sometimes some fresh herbs like ginger or cilantro in my Vitamix. Because I’m not sure where to fit that into a ‘meal’ and still keep it small-bowl-sized, I have not been getting in those extra helpings of veggies. In that way I’m actually eating less vegetables/day than I usually do. I’ve been feeling more secure with stick-to-the-ribs choices in my meals like beans and grains. I’ll probably try to change that ratio some in the next weeks.
I purchased a selection of rice crackers, and gluten free breads…packaged foods I don’t usually like to buy, but going off wheat was feeling scary. It turns out I eat a lot of grains, veggies, and legumes in my diet anyway, so I haven’t been dipping into that supply as much as I thought I would.
So far the cleanse has been (dare I say it) fun. I’ve only been mildly uncomfortable a few times. My energy is good, and it’s nice to focus some attention on taking care of my body by feeding it consciously. I mean, we eat every single day. And though I think I’m pretty good at the internal housekeeping, I reach for food for plenty of reasons other than nutrition —reasons like boredom, addiction (to sugar and caffeine), and the ever popular stuffing of emotions! It’s nice to give those impulses a rest for a while.
I’m not sure if I’ll keep cruising so comfortably…but I’ll keep you posted.
Please feel free to comment! I’d love to answer any questions you might have about my experience as the days tick on…
Valerie Moselle
Last week one of our dedicated yoga students sent and email regarding the NOURISH Core Values that are listed on our website. Here is the text of that email:
“Dear Nourish Staff,
Thank you for the confirmation for my appointment with Jocelyn. Today I had the pleasure of having time to read all of Nourish’s information. It is great.
I would like to add a Core Value that I believe is missing, having been devoted to the Om/Nourish family now for years. That is the value of LISTENING. I would like to see the core value “WE LISTEN to and embrace suggestions, questions, concerns and joys of our clients, members, students, and customers.” As I read the list, I missed that important element [of the Dubin family(well, Dalia is still in training)(smile)].
Though I have not had many classes with Kate and Roxanne, I have found them, as well, always willing to listen to any question, or happy to share some tidbit of life experience I or anyone after class had to share with them. They listen. I also find both of those ladies so open and willing to share their lives with us, supporting and giving a foundation for a family of professionals who truly care about nourishing the health of anyone who is willing to give even the smallest amount of their time toward bettering their lives and walking through the doors of NOURISH. Thus, both Kate and Roxanne seem to me to be in concert with Victor and Jocelyn in the Core Value of Listening.
In our cultural climate, in our political atmosphere, in a world where the importance of individualism sometimes erodes, or shades the importance of social values, compassion and the development of camaraderie, listening is a skill often missed, yet yearned for. Victor and Jocelyn Dubin have always listened well to me, my friends and family. I have over the years, observed them continually take an interest in participants’ needs through active listening, a quality that is essential to NOURISH anyone’s mind, body and spirit.
Thank you, Namaste, and Aloha,
Kulani Kamaha’o
Devoted to Nourish”
Thanks Kulani. We are listening and you can expect the addition to our core values page soon.
Victor
Greetings,
Let me introduce myself — With a lifetime of experience (I started massaging around 2nd grade, giving my teacher neck and shoulder massages on rainy day recess), over 1000 hours of formal education, and nearly 8 years with a professional background; I can no longer call myself just a massage therapist. Trained in over 16 modalities, I am known to utilize massage, energy and breath work, and guided meditation in any of my sessions. I specialize in pain relief, injury recovery, stress reduction, emotional transformation, and relaxation. My interest is finding the deep seeded root of any issue within the body, the intention I bring is to HELP create sustainable results in every one of my clients. Here at NOURISH I consider myself a “Healing Facilitator,” I choose the term facilitator because I merely assist in the process of healing. It is up to each individual client to bring one’s self to the state of well-being.
More often than not, the common reason I hear people use to NOT have a massage is because they don’t have the time, money, or need to “pamper themselves” or “indulge in frivolous things”. I’m hear to tell EVERYONE…yes that means you too, please listen up…
Massage is much more than a simple luxury to be had when you have the time or enough extra cash laying around. It is an ideal way to keep your body/mind vehicle rejuvenated and nourished, which is helps with your overall well-being and maintaining a body free of dis-ease. The physical and emotional health benefits list is long and very detailed, but because it feels SOOOOOOO good, too many people don’t realize or even discredit the actual effects it has on the individual – body, mind, and spirit.
So I have decided to dedicate a blog series to the holistic health advantages of massage therapy…stay tuned to learn more!!!
Many blessings of health and vitality,
Yarah
I just wanted to take a moment to introduce a new item we got at NOURISH this morning.
Jim Gallas, one of our massage and yoga practitioners, has created his own Zen Tai Shiatsu DVD which illustrates and teaches the viewer some new and interesting massage techniques which he has developed throughout his career.
The DVD contains an easy to learn session that will leave your clients, friends and family deeply relaxed and revitalized.
Done on a standard massage table- zen tai integrates well with other forms of bodywork. It is ideal for on-site work, including corporate events, conferences and festivals. Proper body mechanics are emphasized for safety, strength and ease.
The DVD also boasts an appendix with user-friendly meridian charts, as well as Spanish and English language options.
Although this DVD seems to be geared towards practitioners, I think we call can benefit from learning a few basic massage techniques. Enjoy this video with a friend or loved one and practice the techniques together for a fun and relaxing time!
Jim is a highly practiced massage therapist who had trained other practitioners in Santa Cruz, CA. He is available for massage appointments by request only at NOURISH in downtown Santa Cruz. His DVD is currently for sale at NOURISH’s boutique.
Kate
I am so loving being at NOURISH! Our central location in downtown Santa Cruz gives so many more people access to our full schedule of yoga classes. Better yet it’s only $50/month for unlimited classes! Since we’ve opened I’ve seen students who previously practiced yoga only once or twice per month now practicing yoga 3, 4, 5 times a week and some nearly every day!
How awesome is it that Jocelyn and I offer our services in the same place now?! Not only do we get to see a lot more of each other and collaborate professionally, but our clients and students are seeing the powerful combination of yoga and mindful eating.
Additionally, massage is an integral element of our menu of services, with 6 practitioners practicing more than 15 styles, our clients and students are stoked to be able to care for themselves all under one roof!
Victor
Welcome one and all to the Nourish blog!
We hope to make this a cyber extension of our downtown studio in Santa Cruz. A space for information, ideas, self expression, wellness and perhaps most importantly of all – interaction.
Here you will find regular blogs from our charismatic yoga practitioners, our magical masseuses, our delicious nutritional expert and various other lovely people involved with Nourish.
In addition to sharing our insights into the various areas of our expertise, we will also share our musings on; wellness related issues, the weird and wonderful city of Santa Cruz, music, movies, art and anything else that moves us to put fingertips to keyboard.
We encourage you to do the same and are always eager to answer your questions or hear your thoughts.
Nourish aims to create a sense of community amongst our members and in the city as a whole. We hope this site can provide a platform for the discussion of good health and good times.
Be Well!
