Swedish Massage -soothing message that stimulates energy flow through the body and release. Profoundly relaxing and nuturing. Chronic and acute discomfort are addressed using a variety of physical techniques.
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Craniosacral therapy - also known as craniopathy and cranial osteopathy, is a holistic, hands-on therapy that involves manipulation of the membranes between the skull (cranium) and the sacrum (the bone between the lumbar vertebrae and tail vertebrae) to relieve pain and a variety of other ailments. This membrane lines our nervous system structures, namely the brain and spinal cord. Craniosacral therapy focuses on thoseGo to top membranes, rather than directly on the bones and sutures.
 
Osteopathic knowledge and treatment considers the musculoskeletal and the interrelationships of all physiologic systems (e.g., neurological, respiratory, digestive, etc.) to be an extremely important but often neglected aspect of total health. Cranial Osteopathy is an expansion of the general principles of osteopathy which includes a special understanding of the central nervous system and a mechanism called primary respiration. D.O.’s who practice Cranial Osteopathy train intensively through post-graduate studies. Dr Barbara Gordon-Cohen has Go to topstudied osteopathy and cranial intensively for over 20 years.

Ear Candling is a natural, painless way to clean out accumulated wax and white, flaky fungus from the ears. The accumulations withdrawn from your ears may be months or even years old. Ear Candles are custom designed from natural fibers in a cylindrical shape.
Typically an Ear Candling session lasts 45 minutes. Ear candling can benefit almost everyone, from infants to adults. People who wear hearing aids and those who have had previous ear injuries can benefit as they tend to have a greater build up of wax and fungus.
Conditions that may benefit from Ear Candling include: * Headaches * Ringing in the Ears * Migraines * Ear Infections * Plugged Ears * Chronic Sinusitis * TMJ Dysfunction * Hearing Challenges * Imbalances * Excessive Wax * Inner Ear Pressure * Ear Aches & Pain
After the candle has burned down and been extinguished, the therapist will cut open the remnant and show you the former contents of your ear canal. Most people cannot believe what has been collected there! Expect to Go to topbe amazed!

Intravenous infusion of certain vitamins and minerals can often be the missing treatment to many diseases. Its profound effect gives it a place in the co-management of many medical conditions. Vitamins and minerals administered in intravenous form often side-step the negative side effects of high potent delivery of these substances. For example, vitamin C can cause loose stools in people at doses of 5 g per day orally, but taking vitamin C intravenously you can by-pass any gastro-intestinal side effect and take quantities up to 70 grams at a time.

Diseases that could have benefits with infusion therapy include:

Chronic fatigue, chronic depression, acute and chronic muscle spasm, fibromyalgia, acute and chronic asthma, acute and chronic urticaria, seasonal allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, angina pectoris, acute infections, macular Go to topdegeneration, IBS, Crohn’s disease, hepatitis and Cancer.

Chelation Therapy is administering a man-made amino acid called EDTA (ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid) into the veins. EDTA is most often used in cases of heavy metal poisoning (lead or mercury). That’s because it can latch onto or bind these metals, creating a compound that can be excreted in the urine.

Besides binding heavy metals, EDTA also “chelates” (naturally seeks out and binds) calcium, one of the components of atherosclerotic plaque. In the early 1960’s, this led to the idea that EDTA could remove calcium deposits from buildup in the arteries. With regular treatments of EDTA, remaining elements in the plaque break up and clear away. Chelation therapy has been used to treat existing atherosclerosis and to prevent it from Go to topforming. In our office the Doctor prepares and inserts the IV to each patient.

Basic Applied Kinesiology (AK) uses standard manual muscle testing as a diagnostic tool to help access the health of the body. AK patients have their muscles tested in many different functional positions, although the arm-pull-down test is the one most commonly used when demonstrating AK. Kinesiology plays an important role in helping to test for food and environmental sensitivities,organ imbalance, and the use of the proper Go to topsupplementation. Dr Barbara Gordon-Cohen utilizes this technique when needed.

Rolfing® or Stuctural Integration is named after Dr. Ida P. Rolf. She began her inquiry more that fifty years ago, devoting her energy to creating a holistic system of soft tissue manipulation and movement education that organized the whole body in gravity . Rolfing structural integration has the ability to dramatically alter a person’s posture and structure.

Rolfing works deeply along the fascial planes of the body ridding one of chronic fascial scarring and injury as well as re-alligning the body in a more integrated unit.

People seek Rolfing as a way to ease pain and chronic stress, and improve performance in their professional and daily activities. Research shows that Rolfing significantly reduces chronic stress and changes in the body structure. A study showed that Rolfing significantly reduced the spinal curvature of subjects. It also showed that Rolfing enhances neurological functioning. Steve Glassman has been practicing with Dr Barbara Gordon-Cohen for 10 years and he has been in the field for over 20 years. He has a gentleness but yet a deep sense of working with the body. He has treated acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions very successfully. Usual Go to toptreatments are 10 sessions and then maintenance as needed.

Reflexology is a natural healing art, based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands relative to each and every organ and all parts of the body. Stimulating these reflexes properly can help many health problems in a natural way. . Applying finger pressure and massaging certain zones has a definite effect in bringing about normal physiological functioning in all parts of the zone treated, no matter how remote this area Go to topmay be from the part upon which the treatment is applied.

The aim of Classical 5 Element Acupuncture is to isolate the cause of disease and support the individual’s weakness so that each individual can discover a greater sense of self, find lifetime tools to make changes and to live life as fully as possible. According to Chinese philosophy, all things in the Universe manifest as the five elements known as Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal. In humans these forces manifest in five different ways, five distinct emotions, five pairs of organs, five specific areas where we can detect our strengths and weaknesses. Each element creates the different organs of our body and in nature the seasons of the year. They also create the deeper levels within us. They are the phases through which all things pass from their beginning Go to topto their end.

In Classical Five Element Acupuncture, diagnosis is based upon an understanding that each one of us has a particular relationship with one element, our constitutional or guardian element. This element gives our life a certain emphasis, makes some of us more serious or light-hearted, others more determined or anxious. It is this element which takes the brunt of the stress we are suffering, revealing its unease through physical and emotional signs of imbalance. Diagnosis involves the identification of the patient’s constitutional and emotional make-up, their weakness and their strength. Treatment is based on the individuals needs taking into consideration age, symptoms, general constitution and life circumstances. The treatment takes the patient from pathology to health through to their full potential. Sharon Gordon has been a New York State Licensed, National Board Certified, 5 Element Acupuncturist since 1996. Sharon trained with the late JR Worsley, the world-renowned professor of Classical 5 Element Acupuncture at the College of Traditional Acupuncture, U.K., where she received both her clinical training and Advanced Licentiate in 1995.Sharon completed her Master of Acupuncture degree from the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture, Florida in 2001 and received additional training in Doctor Tan’s Balance Method, Japanese Meridian Therapy, Facial Rejuvenation & Auricular Acupuncture at the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA), Watertown, M.A.

Sharon specializes in Women’s Health including Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation and chronic pain and she is certified in Reflexology and Zero Balancing. Sharon's goal is to support and promote balance and wellness for all Go to topher patients.

Orthomolecular Medicine, as conceptualized by double-Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling, which aims to restore the optimum environment of the body by correcting imbalances or deficiencies based on individual biochemistry using substances natural to the body such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, trace elements, and essential Go to topfatty acids.

Natural Hormone Therapy, Dr Barbara Gordon-Cohen, D.O, usually does a hormone test and prescribes a bioidentical hormones supplement that may include several hormones matched to meet your individual needs-either separately or combined. The hormones may be estradiol and progesterone. They may also include Biest or triest estrogen combinations,testosterone,or DHEA, and natural thyroid. The doctor tests the blood ,urine and saliva to be able to come up with your specific hormone requirements for optimal functioning. The hormones can come in pill form or as lozengers creams and injections depending on the amounts needed.
Bioidentical hormones are manufactured to have the same molecular structure made by your own body. These hormones are natural, and our bodies can metabolize them as it was designed to do, minimizing side effects.
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HCG Weight Loss Program -This is a safe procedure where by I will evaluate the patient with analysis of a comprehensive history, physical exam and blood work to determine the safety and efficacy of participating in the off label prescription of daily, self HCG injections,nasal spray or sublingual drops through out the course of treatment. The patient will be monitored with regular physical exams and vital signs.

HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)Diet:

• Physician monitored
• Safe and effective
• Patients report losing 1-3 pounds of fat per day
• Injection, nasal spray, sublingual

Recommended reading -

1. HCG Weight Loss Cure Guide by Linda Prinster or
2. The Weight Loss Cure by Dr. Simeons which you can purchase on amazon.com

HCG or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Diet program entails:

3-6 weekly appointments depending on the amount of weight loss 500 Calorie restricted diet which is made easy by the administration of HCG which eliminates your appetite.

The second phase is a no carbohydrate no sugar diet for 3 week

The third phase is a low carbohydrate whole grains only for the rest of your life to maintain your new weight.

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Sluggish Thyroid/ Hypometabolic State -Dr Barbara Gordon-Cohen sees a lot of patients who complain of fatigue, hair loss, dry skin, chipping nails, cold extremities, inability to lose weight, low body temperatures, headaches, muscle pain, and depression and have normal Thyroid Labs. These patients are often frustrated. The doctor has the patient check their body temperature under their armpit upon awakening for 10 minutes for three days preferably during their menstrual cycle, or she has them check their temperature under their tongue three times a day for three days. If the body temperatures are low and they have many of the above symptoms she prescribes natural thyroid hormone such as armour thyroid or nature thyroid. She may also utilize the Wilson’s syndrome protocol using long acting t3 (cytomel). She has great success with thyroid conditions and adrenal fatigue. People who have adrenal fatigue suffer from frequent infections, fatigue, aging spots, low blood pressure joint pain muscle weakness, hypoglycemia and inability to lose weight. One must treat adrenal function in order to treat thyroid function. There are many supplements and herbs that the doctor uses to treat adrenal weakness and sometimes she follows Doctor Jeffries protocol utilizing natural hydrocortisone. Labs and an Go to topendocrine panel are done to help diagnose adrenal fatigue.

FACIAL REJUVENATION

Botox® Cosmetics-a quick, simple non-surgical procedure which we use to treat the glabellar (frown lines), crows feet and the forehead wrinkles. Dr Barbara Gordon-Cohen and Dr Denise Barresi work together to make sure the patient is comfortable and the procedure is done to perfection. Botox lasts about 4 months and can last longer with adjunct skin products and microdermabrasion and Cosmetic Acupuncture, Botox works by blocking a Go to topneurotransmitter to allow the muscles to relax.

Dermal Fillers-The doctor uses restylane, perlane and juvaderm which are safe and natural cosmeic dermal fillers that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.It is made of a non-animal based hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in the body.

Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation - You’ve seen it on Oprah. Now experience for yourself the transformative results of Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation: The non-surgical facelift that reduces stress evident in the face, improves facial appearance and reduces signs of aging. Acupuncture facial rejuvenation or cosmetic acupuncture: 

• Lifts eyelids and jowls
• Brightens eyes
• Reduces bags under the eyes
• Tightens pores
• Improves skin tone and firmness
• Reduces depth of facial wrinkles
• Minimizes double chins
• Eliminates puffiness
• Balances hormones
• Reduces or eliminates acne and rosacea
• Improves facial color for a smoother appearance
• RESTORES YOUR HEALTHY GLOW

Acupuncture facial rejuvenation treats the whole person and recognizes that aging is a process affecting the entirety of a person’s bodymind, therefore, in order to produce lasting effects it addresses the root of your concerns.

Main benefits of Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation:

1. It treats the whole system, resulting in reports of improved energy, better sleep and overall better health.
2. It is profoundly relaxing with benefits lasting beyond the actual session.
3. At the end of treatment you will know more about nutrition, skin care, stress management and self care, Go to topwhich can affect the way you will age for the rest of your life.

Microdermabrasion-this treatment complements most treatment programs without interference, providing a gentle, yet effective, mechanical peeling of the skin.

This extraordinary treatment for skin resurfacing offers the added benefits of the micromassage action beneath the skin. This includes increased blood circulation, oxygenation, of skin cells, and stimulation of the lymph.

Linda Donohue our certified aesthetician utilizes the Diamond Dermabrasion system which is a gentler approach to ablate the skin surface. The machine delivers a steady, effective stream of fine diamond-shaped crystals directly onto the skin. This system of treatment can improve acne, acne scarring, fine lines, altered pigmentation, reduces large pores, reduces burn scars, and softens and polishes the skin. This treatment is fast and pain free. It leaves little or no redness. Treatments take less than an hour. Linda also utilizes oxygen infusion therapy which has antiaging affects, maintains healthy skin, cleanses and enhances metabolism of the skin to absorb the nutrients it needs. This infusion is a jet stream action delivered to the skin transdermally bypassing the normal skin resistance. You will have a vibrant and youthful glowing complexion!

Go to topLinda also does facials, waxing and body wraps.

Hypnosis Hypnotherapy is a method of guided relaxation that utilizes focused awareness with an inward turning of the mind.The individual is aware of their surroundings at all times and may choose how deeply they want to experience the process. Suggestions are made based on the conscious desires of the individual to support a change in their behavior. Hypnosis is gentle and harmless.

Hypnosis helps facilitate the healing of: sadness/anxiety,trauma and loss, relationship issues,sexual abuse recovery,body image concerns, spiritual growth blocks,weight loss,addictions,& pain reduction.

Gillian Elizabeth Sinclair
M.A., T.L.A., CHt
Certified Hypnotherapist - Holistic Psychotherapist
Certified Member of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists

Gillian holds her Master of Arts from Goddard College in Transformative Language Arts with a focus in Transpersonal Psychology. She is a certified hypnotherapist who combines intuition with healing therapy. Additionally, Gillian is a poet/writer and world traveler who has studied Tibetan Buddhism, Kabbalah, Mysticism and Jungian Psychology. Gillian has found a way of celebrating her poetic individuality and eclectic spirituality while exploring Go to topher authentic path.

Call us today and begin the process of healing. Serving Westchester & Rockland Counties (Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Rye, White Plains, Yonkers), Southern Connecticut, NYC and Northern New Jersey.