A Connecticut native, Alicia DeMartin has been in practice since 2007. Alicia earned a BS from the University of Vermont in 1995 and a MS in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado in 2007. Alicia was in private practice in Eagle, Colorado for six years and has practiced in Connecticut since 2013. In her free time she enjoys sculling, downhill and xc skiing, travel abroad and exploring New England. Alicia has undergone advanced postgraduate training in pain management and orthopedics as well as certification in NeuroAcupuncture from the Neuroacupuncture Institute (NAI) in Santa Fe New Mexico.  NeuroAcupuncture is an advanced, evidence-based, contemporary acupuncture technique. NeuroAcupuncture integrates traditional Chinese needling methods with Western medical knowledge of neurology, neuroscience, and neurological rehabilitation. Sterile, single-use needles are placed on the scalp over corresponding regions of the brain to stimulate underlying neural pathways. The technique is well tolerated by patients, often producing remarkable results with just a few needles. NeuroAcupuncture is very effective in the treatment of acute and chronic pain, central nervous system and psycho-emotional disorders including: PTSD, ADHD, anxiety & depression, concussion and TBI, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s disease, Epilepsy, essential tremor, post-stroke recovery. 

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Sara Jeffs earned her Bachelor’s in Science degree at the University of Nottingham, UK in Physical Therapy and owned a successful Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic for eight years, treating a variety of clients with both acute and chronic conditions, including elite athletes, across a wide range of settings. In her search for holistic and non-invasive treatment, she came across Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT), also known as Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) or Red Light Therapy, and its powerful healing effects and strong evidence-based research. She has specialized in this treatment method for over twelve years, and has had incredible success in reducing pain, inflammation, and improving circulation for a variety of health conditions.

Sara is also a Health and Wellness Coach, and collaborates closely with clients to reach their wellness goals, including weight management, stress management, and smoking cessation. She is passionate about holistic health and wellness and all of its components-physical, mental, and emotional, and believes that anyone can reach their wellness goals with the right support.

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Beth is a Licensed Massage Therapist practicing since 2001 and Graduate of the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Newington, Ct. Beth is a massage therapist who believes in the healing power of massage and holistic health. Because no two bodies are alike, Beth’s approach is specifically tailored to fit the needs of each individual client. Beth’s massage practice is heavily influenced by Ayurvedic Medicine. Ayurvedic massage is designed to create balance among the mind, body, and spirit, and help the body heal itself. Incorporating warm herb essential oils, as well as time-honored and non-traditional strokes and kneading that suit an individual’s needs.

Along with her Ayurvedic and Eastern Therapy practices, Beth also specializes in the treatment of chronic neck pain, migraines, and upper body discomfort. She incorporates a variety of Eastern Medicine techniques such as Chinese Cupping, Gua Sha, Reiki and Marma Point Therapy. Beth additionally practices; CranioSacral Therapy, Prenatal Massage and Western Herbalism. Beth envisions a modern, fair, just, and accessible healthcare system that fully integrates the wisdom and knowledge embodied in holistic approaches to physical, mental, spiritual, and community wellness.

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An infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses light to create heat. Infrared saunas cause reactions similar to those elicited by moderate exercise, such as vigorous sweating and increased heart rate. An infrared sauna heats your body directly, so it produces these results at a lower temperatures than does a regular sauna, which makes it more effective, and more accessible to people who can’t tolerate the heat of a conventional sauna.

Scientists explain infrared is a safe, natural, gentle form of light that brings many health benefits to earth and human beings. The energy it delivers is just the right nudge cells need to stimulate warmth, growth, and release. Infrared’s healing rays are felt on our skin as warmth, and are absorbed by our bodies to help them detoxify, relax, improve circulation, recover faster, sleep better, age well and help us feel good. The proof of this activity in our body is evidenced in the increase in core body temperature that happens during a 30-minute infrared sauna session. Sunlighten’s saunas are clinically-proven to raise core body temperature 3 degrees, which unleashes the most benefits to our health.

Several studies have looked at using infrared saunas in the treatment of chronic health problems, such as high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, headache, type 2 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, and found evidence of benefit. No adverse effects have been reported with infrared saunas.

Benefits to using and infrared sauna regularly include:

deep detoxification through sweating cardiovascular benefits, improved immune function, weight loss, faster healing of musculoskeletal injuries, and decreased pain and inflammation of arthritic joints relaxation, anti-aging.

Fernwood’s sauna is the Sunlight Amplify 2 full spectrum infrared sauna. Sunlighten uses a patented SoloCarbon® technology, and is one of the lowest EMF producing saunas in the world.

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Becky is a Licensed Esthetician and Aesthetic Specialist with 28 years of experience servicing the Connecticut Shoreline. She started her career as a licensed hairstylist and makeup artist decades ago, but her passion for health, wellness, and inner beauty inspired her to further her education. As a professional, she is dedicated and committed to providing each unique client with the highest integrity of services, innovative practices and superior clean and organic products to help each clients skin replenish, refresh and rejuvenate naturally. With safe, effective, and individualized therapeutic skincare and treatments such as LED Light Therapy, Micro Current Therapy, clinical peels, hydra-dermabrasion, and regular facials, her clients achieve unmatched results for all their unique skincare needs.

Becky’s career and extensive experience have given her a perfect platform to assess each individual, develop a thorough understanding of each client’s needs, and in turn educate clients on how to achieve their skincare goals, and apply the most effective treatments. Becky uses techniques that work on the cellular level, bringing deep healing, and creating balance and harmony for healthy, radiant skin. Her services at Fernwood Holistic Health help each client achieve vibrant health from the inside out!

A complimentary 15 minute consultation will be provided upon request.

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