Health + Wellness
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Spa Mirbeau provides a variety of Health & Wellness offerings throughout the year including special workshops, lectures, training, and consultations. Please click on a link below to be redirected to an interest. |
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2012 Spa Mirbeau's Year of Healthy Living Workshops ~ Health & Wellness Services |
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2012: Spa Mirbeau's Year of Healthy LivingWith the start of a New Year, it's a better time than ever to start fresh and make healthy, life-enriching choices. Throughout 2012, Spa Mirbeau is presenting an all-encompassing line-up of Wellness Workshops. Providing wellness and insight on an array of topics - from diet and exercise, to stress management, parenting, financial wellness, and anti-aging tips, our guests will have the opportunity to restore balance and improve their everyday pursuit of health, happiness, and quality of life. All Workshops begin at 10:30 a.m. and last for one hour in the Provence Room unless otherwise noted.
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Starting an Exercise Program with special guest Stacey Patalino MS, ATCBe your best! This workshop will focus on goal setting, core exercises and interval training with just your body weight. Ms. Patalino will also talk about the weekend warrior - how to get the most exercise out of your free time.
Stacey Palatino is Board Certified through the National Athletic Trainers Associations since 1991 and licensed through the NY State Education Department. She earned her Masters in Sports Medicine at Springfield College in 1993. She has been on staff at Skaneateles Central Schools District as the Athletic Trainer since 1996 and serves on the Health & Safety Committee, Concussions Management Team and Student Athletic Council. When: Saturday, May 12th |
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Cardiovascualr Fitness with Maggie ThomsonHow is your cardiovascular fitness level? Do you know how quickly your heart rate returns to normal after exercise? Do you know what your heart rate should be to burn fat? Do you know how to use the Rate of Perceived Exertion scale? Come find out the answers to these questions and more!
Maggie Thomson is the Health & Wellness Coordinator for Mirbeau Inn & Spa. She is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health & Fitness Specialist. Maggie has a Master's Degree in Public Administration/Health Care and a B.S. in Health Administration and Gerontology. Maggie views fitness as a way to improve your health and feel good about yourself. When: Saturday, May 26th |
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Parents-To-Be with special guest Dr. Tanya Gesek, Ph.D.Unfortunately, parenting does not come with a definitive manual. You will be bombarded with plenty of advice from books, bloggers, and friends, but how do you make sense of it all? Dr. Gesek will take you through the developmental stages of early parenting to help ease the apprehension and heighten the excitement.
Dr. Tanya Gesek, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in private practice working children, adolescents, and their families. In the past, Dr. Gesek has worked as a psychologist in a variety of other settings, including a middle school, a county mental health agency, alternative school placements, and residential treatment for children. She has also recently taught for three years in the Psychology Department at Syracuse University. When: Saturday, June 9th |
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Parenting LecturesDetailed description coming soon... When: Saturday, June 23rd |
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Meditation & Relaxation 101Detailed description coming soon... When: Saturday, July 14th |
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De-Stress at Your DeskDetailed description coming soon... When: Saturday, July 28th |
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Sun Safety: Skin Care AwarenessDetailed description coming soon... When: Saturday, August 11th |
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Healthy Anti-AgingDetailed description coming soon... When: Saturday, August 25th |
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How to Build a Strong Financial HomeDetailed description coming soon... When: Saturday, September 8th |
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Financial WellnessDetailed description coming soon... When: Saturday, September 22nd |
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Breast Cancer Awareness, Workshop 1Detailed description coming soon... When: Saturday, October 13th |
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Breast Cancer Awareness, Workshop 2Detailed description coming soon... When: Saturday, October 27th |
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Holiday NutritionDetailed description coming soon... When: Saturday, November 10th |
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Positive ThinkingDetailed description coming soon... When: Saturday, November 24th |
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Mental WellnessDetailed description coming soon... When: Saturday, December 8th |
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Holiday Stress ManagementDetailed description coming soon... When: Saturday, December 22nd |
Health & Wellness Services through Spa MirbeauWith our State of the Art Fitness Center and Certified Personal Trainers and Nutritionists, we are here to be your partner in healthy living. We offer Nutrition Consultations, Personal Training, Private Fitness Classes, and Body Composition Testing year-round. To schedule one of our Health & Wellness Services please contact the Spa Desk by calling 315.685.5006 and ask for the Spa or email spadesk@mirbeau.com. |
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Nutrition ConsultationYou will meet with a Certified Nutrition Specialist to develop healthy eating habits! You will be asked to complete a three-day diet summation in preparation for your first session. At this point a meal plan will be designed for you to fit your lifestyle. Follow up sessions are recommended quarterly to review your progress and reinforce healthy habits! One Session (1 or 2pp): $80 |
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Personal TrainingPersonal training services are available to all Mirbeau Inn & Spa guests. This individualized training service is designed to provide beginners, intermediate and advance exercisers with a time-efficient, highly effective exercise program. Our Personal Trainer will motivate you through each exercise session to help you maximize your results. Personal training is available one-on-one or two-on-one format. One Session: $70 |
Private ClassesLet one of our certified Fitness Instructors take you through a customized private class tailored to your specific needs and goals. Yoga, Meditation, Pliates, Aerobics, Core Ball and more. One Session: $85 |
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Body Composition Testing - Skin Fold CaliperThe Lange Skinfold Caliper is a precision instrument specifically designed for the simple, accurate measurement of subcutaneous tissue. It is recognized by medical and physical fitness professionals as a leader in the field. An efficient and practical way to measure body fat is by measuring skinfolds. The caliper assures you of accurate measurements necessary for valid testing. 30 Minute Fitness Assessment: $30
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Wellness Class: Instructors Biographies
- Maggie Thomson
Maggie is the Health and Wellness Coordinator for Mirbeau Inn & Spa. She is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health and Fitness Specialist. Maggie has a Master Degree in Public Administration / Heath Care, and B.S. in Health Administration and Gerontology. Maggie views fitness as a way to improve your health and feel good about yourself. - Sue Benjamin
Sue is an elementary school teacher in Marcellus, N.Y. She has been a fitness instructor since her graduation from Syracuse University with a B.S. degree in elementary education. Sue received her M.S. degree in education from Cortland State University and a C.A.S. degree in educational administration from Oswego State University.
In the fitness realm, Sue has coached women's gymnastics at Marcellus High School, specializing in choreography for balance beam and floor exercise. She received her certifications in group exercise instruction and step instruction from AFAA. Sue taught aerobics and step at the Bally Total Fitness Center in DeWitt for two years. She has also choreographed musical productions for the Skaneateles Summer Theater and for the Skaneateles High School. Sue received her certification in yoga instruction from the FITOUR Organization and has been a yoga and aerobics instructor for the Mirbeau Inn and Spa. - Susie Birchenough
Susie is a Certified Yoga, Pilates & NIA Instructor, with over 20 years experience. She has earned an advanced yoga teaching certification with Yoga Master, Erich Schiffman. Susie also has studied with Rod Stryker, John Friend, Shiva Rea and Donna Farhi. Susie’s style of yoga is her unique blend of various techniques, with a strong basis in Iyengar. Susie’s passion, study and understanding of movement, meditation, pranyana and postural alignment have led to her internal awareness of the oneness of the mind~body~spirit. She teaches with clarity and a great sense of lightness and joy. Susie’s gift is her ability to bring the true experience of yoga to each participant regardless of age, experience or level. Susie teaches retreats and workshops throughout the world. - Debbie Bobbett
Debbie Bobbett earned a BS in Health Promotion/Exercise Physiology & Gerontology from Lynchburg College in 1998. She is currently working towards a Masters in Health Education from SUNY Cortland. Debbie is a Certified Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Instructor through AFAA- Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, Certified Health Education Specialist through The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Nutrition Specialist through Lifestyle Management Associates, Pilates & Sport Yoga Instructor through National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association, Certified Perinatal Instructor through Healthy Moms Corporation, and Indoor Cycling Instructor. She attributes her success to her passion for health & wellness, ability to motivate & work with all populations. - Judiann Cesta
Judiann Cesta is a graduate of Synergy Center for yoga and the healing arts in Miami Beach, Florida. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance as an e-ryt with over 1,000 hours of teaching experience. In addition Judiann has trained more experienced yoga students to become yoga teachers. She has been teaching yoga at Mirbeau for over 9 years. - Chris Cornall
Chris Cornall is an ACE certified personal trainer with extensive emphasis on weight loss and core conditioning.
He has had a life long interest in physical fitness that began at a young age and led to volunteering for and completing the U.S. Army's Elite Ranger School. Afer serving 13 years as a broker on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, he left to pursue a career in fitness and personal training. Chris understands that physical fitness is really as much about spiritual and psychological well-being as it is about confidence and appearance. Witnessing his clients achieve their goals while overcoming mental and physical barriers is incredibly rewarding.
- Michele Gardner
Michele Gardner is a Yoga Alliance 200 ryt certified yoga teacher. Michele's classes combines her passions of Vinyasa flow yoga and Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. She has participated in numerous Yoga workshops and conferences to broaden her teaching and personal practice. Most recently, Michele attended a workshop by Rodney Lee and Colleen Saidman Lee on Yoga and Essentials Oils.
Michele is a distributor of Young Living Essential Oils. In 2008, she harvested and distilled Lavender at Young Living's St. Marie's, Idaho Lavender Farm and worked with Gary Young, Founder of Young Living. This life changing opportunity provided Michele with a clear understanding of how beautiful and powerful these gifts of nature are chemically as well as spiritually.
Michele is a Graphic Designer by training and has run Michele Gardner Design for over fifteen years. She has experience in retail, medical, hospitality, fashion and financial services. Recently she has been working with Mirbeau Inn and Spa. - Gigi Michel
Gigi is a Certified Group Exercise Instructor. He has been involved in the fitness industry for over 10 years. Her goal is to help people realize there true fitness and health potential. - Allison Pflug
Allison Pflug is a graduate of James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA where she received a B.S. in Biology with a concentration in Human Sciences, including Human Anatomy and Physiology. From a young age through early adulthood she participated in many forms of Dance and has always enjoyed various forms of exercise, including Aerobics, Running, Racquetball and Yoga. Allison is currently certified in Principles of Health and Fitness, Group Exercise, Group Cycling and Pilates. She also holds current certifications for CPR and AED use. - Tina Ramsden
Tina Ramsden is registered by Yoga Alliance, E-RYT. Her trainings include Yin Yoga, Sarah Powers, Vinyasa Yoga, Shiva Rea, Baron Baptiste and Sean Corn. As well as Therapeutic Teacher Training in Self Awakening Yoga with Dr. Don Stapleton. She earned a BSE in the field of health education as a Recreational Therapist from SUNY Cortland. Tina is Certified through The American Council on Exercise and a Certified Kripalu Danskinetics Teacher as well as a Certified Personal Trainer. Tina has 25+ years’ in health & wellness and is currently working on advanced yoga training in the style of Anusara and Yin Yoga. She continues her studies to bring back fresh and new perspectives to students! - Georgia Stormes(RYT 500)
Georgia is an Interdisciplinary Yoga Teacher Graduate of the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica. Her training allows an integrated approach to Hatha Yoga postures, Self-Awakening Yoga® conditioning movements, structural Yoga Therapy, Vinyasa Flow, pranayama (breathwork), and relaxation. Her background as an RN and her second level Reiki training add to her understanding of the body-mind on many levels.
“Gentle Yoga” classes offered by Georgia combine a balanced and flowing sequence of postures synchronized with the breath. Postures are specifically chosen to foster better alignment, ease of movement, improved balance, strength, flexibility and coordination in the physical body -- relaxed self-awareness and stress relief occur effortlessly.
Through ongoing study at the Nosara Yoga Institute and Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health Georgia completed the Professional Level Yoga Teacher Training in 2009 and now holds a RYT 500 designation through Yoga Alliance. She continues to study Yoga Therapy and is a professional member of IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists).
