Wellness Ministries
Medical Massage
Medical massage is one of the Health Ministries of South Park. Beth Pelkey, a graduate of the Dayton School of Medical Massage, opened the studio in October 2005. She says that "It's nice to be kneaded."
Massage therapy has an impressive range of physical, mental and emotional benefits as well as an amazing effect on the nervous system. Massage therapy is more than a luxury. It loosens tight muscles and connective tissue, thus breaking down and preventing formation of adhesions. Massage therapy also frees one's range of motion (ROM) and rdeuces the dangers of fibrosis.
A fee schedule applies for clients receiving a medical massage.
The Medical Massage Studio is located in room 316 at the church. To schedule a medical massage call Beth Pelkey at 937-609-0722.
OM Yoga Studio and School of Thai Yoga Massage
Located on the third floor of the South Park United Methodist Church is an inviting place for anyone to study and practice Yoga. Directed by Anthony R. Conard, M.A., the studio is affiliated with Kripalu Center of Yoga and Health, North America’s largest Yoga institution, and also affiliated with the Lotus Palm School of Thai Massage. You are invited to drop in for (1) a walk in Yoga class at 3 pm on Sunday, or 6 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, or at 5:30 am on Wednesday, (2) schedule a Thai Massage, (3) studay Thai Yoga massage and earn certification as a Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner in courses offered at our School at South Park, (4) become a yoga teacher. For more information visit the webiste listed below.
Anthony is a member of the Kripalu Yoga Teacher’s Association and one of only 12 teachers authorized to teach Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage, an ancient therapy performed fully clothed on the floor, that combines yoga postures with rhythmic rocking and with palming and thumbing along subtle energy meridians, similar to acupuncture.
A fee schedule applies for participants in the Yoga Studio. University of Dayton students showing their ID, are invited to attend class at a $5.00 reduced rate from the normal $15.00 walk in fee.
www.theyogastudio.us
Pilates
Pilates is a method of physical training designed to work the body in an efficient, balanced, and controlled manner. Pilates combines body awareness, strength, flexibility, balance, breathing, and coordination conditioning. With regular practice it will bring about positive changes in your body. Over time, the exercises can help correct imbalances created by poor posture and alignment. Pilates can be used safely by anyone at any age.
Mary Wahrer has been certified by Physical Mind Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico as a Pilates instructor. Prior to completing her certification, she worked for 18 years as a Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapist. She has experience working with people at all levels of fitness, including professional athletes, dancers, the elderly, and many others who seek to improve their physical condition and general well being.
Individual sessions are taught at a private studio within South Park Church at 140 Stonemill Road. The sessions are for one hour and include work on specialized equipment. Each workout is tailored to individual goals, abilities, and needs.
A fee schedule applies for participants in the pilates classes.
For more information please contact Mary at 937-672-0930.