Vol 1 Issue 1

Welcome to our new look newsletter! In the interest of being green, we have gone to an entirely online newsletter. This not only helps the environment, but also allows you, our friends to circulate it however you want to! If you would like to be added to our mailing list, simply drop us a line at info@ReTulsa.net and you will receive our newsletter! We have some great news! We will be hosting Julia Glenn, RD/LD for a class answering your questions about nutrition and diet-ing. Julia has been a friend of Xerlan and Christopher for several years, and she has helped many people in their quest for optimal nutritional health. The class will be October 7th at 6:30p.m., and will be free! Make sure to register for it online at www.ReTulsa.net or click here to register! Make sure to bring your questions, as this is a unique opportunity to get some valuable information!

Class ScheduleClass ScheduleClass Schedule

Mondays, 8:30 a.m.Mondays, 8:30 a.m.Mondays, 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Saturdays 10:30a.m.Saturdays 10:30a.m.Saturdays 10:30a.m.

Mondays & Wednesdays Mondays & Wednesdays Mondays & Wednesdays 5:305:305:30———6:30p.m.6:30p.m.6:30p.m. Fridays 6Fridays 6Fridays 6‐‐‐7a.m.7a.m.7a.m. For your back: For your back: For your back:

Mondays 7p.m.Mondays 7p.m.Mondays 7p.m. Spinal FlexibilitySpinal FlexibilitySpinal Flexibility

Wednesdays 11a.m. Wednesdays 11a.m. Wednesdays 11a.m.

Available appointments: Massage Sports Massage Pregnancy Massage Massage For Chronic Pain Geriatric Massage Massage for Cancer Lymphatic Drainage CranioSacral Shiatsu Acupressure

$70./hr $40./ half hour

TCM Sessions Initial Assessment $100.00 TCM Treatment (Acupuncture, Moxibustion, or Cupping) $80.00 Follow-Up session $45.00 Auricular Acupuncture $25.00

Class Pricing: Nōga $20/ Class Yoga $25/ Class $70 / Private Session $125 / 6 wk. Course RēFit $250 / Month

Julia Glenn, RD/LD

Lymphatic Drainage 3

Massage & Running 4

TCM for Performance 5

Yoga & Noga 6

September Promotion 7

New Staff!! 8

Lymphatic Lymphatic Drainage: Drainage: the Factsthe Facts

Lymphatic Drainage (LDT) is a technique developed by Dr. Bruno Chikly that increases the efficient function of the human Lymphatic Drainage (LDT) is a technique developed by Dr. Bruno Chikly that increases the efficient function of the human Lymphatic Drainage (LDT) is a technique developed by Dr. Bruno Chikly that increases the efficient function of the human

body’s lymphatic system. There are two main types of lymphatic dysfunction that can be addressed with LDTbody’s lymphatic system. There are two main types of lymphatic dysfunction that can be addressed with LDTbody’s lymphatic system. There are two main types of lymphatic dysfunction that can be addressed with LDT———Lyphodynamic Lyphodynamic Lyphodynamic

edema, where the lymphatic system is not compromised, such as sprains, strains and contusions; and Lymphostatic edemas, edema, where the lymphatic system is not compromised, such as sprains, strains and contusions; and Lymphostatic edemas, edema, where the lymphatic system is not compromised, such as sprains, strains and contusions; and Lymphostatic edemas,

where the lymphatic system has been physically altered, such as node removal and burns. Both can be positively affected by where the lymphatic system has been physically altered, such as node removal and burns. Both can be positively affected by where the lymphatic system has been physically altered, such as node removal and burns. Both can be positively affected by

lymphatic massage techniques, but only LDT supports the techniques of lymphatic mapping, relymphatic massage techniques, but only LDT supports the techniques of lymphatic mapping, relymphatic massage techniques, but only LDT supports the techniques of lymphatic mapping, re‐‐‐direction, and LDT is the only direction, and LDT is the only direction, and LDT is the only

system that acknowledges that trained therapists can tactically recognize the lymphatic “wave”. Using LDT, the therapists atsystem that acknowledges that trained therapists can tactically recognize the lymphatic “wave”. Using LDT, the therapists atsystem that acknowledges that trained therapists can tactically recognize the lymphatic “wave”. Using LDT, the therapists at

Rē can address a number of issues, including, but not exclusive to:Rē can address a number of issues, including, but not exclusive to:Rē can address a number of issues, including, but not exclusive to:

Reduction in edemas (swelling) and lymphedemas of various origins;Reduction in edemas (swelling) and lymphedemas of various origins;Reduction in edemas (swelling) and lymphedemas of various origins;

Detoxification of the body;Detoxification of the body;Detoxification of the body;

Regeneration of tissue, including burns, wounds and wrinkles;Regeneration of tissue, including burns, wounds and wrinkles;Regeneration of tissue, including burns, wounds and wrinkles;

Reduction of the effects of aging;Reduction of the effects of aging;Reduction of the effects of aging;

Relief of numerous chronic and subacute inflammations, including sinusitis, bronchitis and otitis;Relief of numerous chronic and subacute inflammations, including sinusitis, bronchitis and otitis;Relief of numerous chronic and subacute inflammations, including sinusitis, bronchitis and otitis;

Relief of chronic pain;Relief of chronic pain;Relief of chronic pain;

Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia;Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia;Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia;

Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as muscle hypertonus and some forms of constipation;Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as muscle hypertonus and some forms of constipation;Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as muscle hypertonus and some forms of constipation;

Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, stress, loss of vitality and loss of memory;Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, stress, loss of vitality and loss of memory;Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, stress, loss of vitality and loss of memory;

Alleviation of adiposis and cellulite tissue; Alleviation of adiposis and cellulite tissue; Alleviation of adiposis and cellulite tissue;

One of the main concepts behind LDT is that the human body is a fluid entityOne of the main concepts behind LDT is that the human body is a fluid entityOne of the main concepts behind LDT is that the human body is a fluid entity———at birth we are approximately 78% water, then at birth we are approximately 78% water, then at birth we are approximately 78% water, then

gradually decreasing to 55gradually decreasing to 55gradually decreasing to 55‐‐‐60% water at physical maturity. Many people are huge advocates of drinking copious amounts of wa‐60% water at physical maturity. Many people are huge advocates of drinking copious amounts of wa‐60% water at physical maturity. Many people are huge advocates of drinking copious amounts of wa‐

ter, which is better than carbonated drinks or diuretics such as coffee or tea, but the fact remains ter, which is better than carbonated drinks or diuretics such as coffee or tea, but the fact remains ter, which is better than carbonated drinks or diuretics such as coffee or tea, but the fact remains ‐‐‐ if our bodies aren’t utilif our bodies aren’t utilif our bodies aren’t utilizing izing izing

water to it’s fullest potential, LDT can help. Beyond medical applications, LDt can help restore the fluid balance of the skwater to it’s fullest potential, LDT can help. Beyond medical applications, LDt can help restore the fluid balance of the skwater to it’s fullest potential, LDT can help. Beyond medical applications, LDt can help restore the fluid balance of the skin,in,in, in‐in‐in‐

creasing elasticity as well as deeply relaxing tense musculature. Scheduling a Lymphatic Drainage is available via our websitcreasing elasticity as well as deeply relaxing tense musculature. Scheduling a Lymphatic Drainage is available via our websitcreasing elasticity as well as deeply relaxing tense musculature. Scheduling a Lymphatic Drainage is available via our website be be by y y

clicking the ‘schedule now’ button, and selecting either Xerlan or Christopher as your therapist. If you have a medical issueclicking the ‘schedule now’ button, and selecting either Xerlan or Christopher as your therapist. If you have a medical issueclicking the ‘schedule now’ button, and selecting either Xerlan or Christopher as your therapist. If you have a medical issue, , ,

consult with your physician, and if you have any questions concerning your treatment, please contact us at consult with your physician, and if you have any questions concerning your treatment, please contact us at consult with your physician, and if you have any questions concerning your treatment, please contact us at Chris@ReTulsa.netChris@ReTulsa.netChris@ReTulsa.net, , ,

or or or Xerlan@ReTulsa.netXerlan@ReTulsa.netXerlan@ReTulsa.net or by calling us at 918.994.2873.or by calling us at 918.994.2873.or by calling us at 918.994.2873.

Massage and The Cardio‐Respiratory System

Dilates blood vessels– promoting circulation and lowering blood pressure.

Improves blood circulation by assisting venous blood flow back to the heart. Some studies have shown that massage increases local circulation up to 3 times more than at rest. This is comparable to levels of circulation during exercise. Better circulation means better delivery of nutritive materials and oxygen to surrounding cells and tissues.

Promotes rapid removal of metabolic waste products; there‐fore improving recovery time.

Increases red blood cell count and their oxygen‐carrying capacity.

Improves pulmonary function by loosening tight respiratory muscles and fascia.

Massage and The Muscular System

Relieves muscle tension through improved circulation and more efficient movement.

Reduces muscle soreness and fatigue through enhanced circulation.

Increases/restores range of motion; improving running effi‐ciency and performance.

Improves flexibility‐ this reduces the risk of injury, improves running efficiency and performance.

Helps restore posture and gait.

Massage and Connective Tissue

Reduces excessive scar formation.

Decreases adhesion formation.

Releases fascial restrictions.

Promotes muscle segregation, so that the muscle groups can perform more efficiently.

Massage and The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Promotes lymphatic circulation.

Improves connective tissue healing.

Increases the number and function of natural killer cells; thereby boosting the immune system.

Decreases post‐activity inflammation in the joints.

Massage and The Nervous and Endocrine Systems

Reduces stress and promoting relaxation by activating the parasympathetic nervous system.

Increases dopamine and serotonin levels.

Reduces cortisol levels; elevated cortisol levels are linked to stress and possible weight gain.

Reduces norepinephrine and epinephrine levels.

What are the implications of massage? It is important to understand the affects and implications of some of the effects of massage. First, the effects of massage are cumulative. This means that more than likely, the effects increase with sequential massages. Receiving one massage prior to a race will not reap the same benefits as a regular program of massage therapy or flexibility conditioning. Second, massage therapy works best as a preventative program. Once an athlete sustains an actual injury, seeking medical attention comes first. Only after a proper diagnosis and treatment can massage therapy become part of the recovery and rehabilitation process.

How long will these benefits from massage last? Unfortunately, most of the effects from massage are relatively short‐lived. One exception to this rule is the long‐term effect massage therapy has on specific injury sites and the reduction of scar tissue formation. Because running is a repetitive action, weekly mileage eventually causes muscles to shorten, fascia to bind, and restrictions to set in again and create the need for another massage. Runners can extend the life of their massage with proper hydration, good nutrition, adequate sleep, and stretching, stretching, and more stretching.

How will I feel after my massage? Massage relaxes and lengthens the contractile fibers of muscles, so expect to feel different. There is a constant feedback system of communication between our muscles, joints, and our brains. Since massage impacts the muscles and the joints they cross, this feedback will be altered giving the athlete new and different post‐massage messages. This can be disconcerting for some athletes so it is best to schedule massages 3‐5 days before a race or a hard workout. Athletes should allow time for one or two easy runs or workouts before a hard effort after massage. This allows time for muscles, joints, and the communication system to re‐adjust.

How often to schedule your massage. Look at your training schedule and note the dates of long runs, key workouts, and races. Schedule your massages around these targeted dates. For example, if you do a long run every second or third weekend, schedule your massage a day or two after these long runs to get “cleaned” up. Schedule your Pre‐Race Massage 3‐5 days before your race and your Post‐Race Massage 3‐5 days after your race. It is best to wait a few days after your race for a deep massage ‐ wait until your muscles are no longer sore to the touch. When you are no longer sore, your regular massage therapist can work “deep” and “clean” you up for more training and races.

What about the on‐site post race massages? Many races offer on‐site post‐race massages. Taking advantage of this opportunity may be a good idea. A post‐race massage is very different from a sports massage. These massages should be a light flushing treatment that will help re‐direct blood flow up and out of your legs. This helps facilitate the post‐race recovery process.

There should be no debate about massage for runners, the real There should be no debate about massage for runners, the real

question is : what can massage do to improve my running?question is : what can massage do to improve my running? Massage and RunningMassage and Running

Traditional Chinese MedicineTraditional Chinese MedicineTraditional Chinese Medicine ForForFor

PerformancePerformancePerformance Reasons to include acupuncture in your training

Acupuncture has a powerful calming effect. Reducing the pain from the first moment, acupuncture can be considered a powerful painkiller for both acute and chronic pain.

Acupuncture stimulates the immune system. Acupuncture points are markers along energy channels in the body that are related to our own body’s immune system.

Acupuncture produces positive changes in metabolism and blood. It can help you lose weight, burn fat and control appetite.

Acupuncture protects muscle cells from the damage inflicted by acute physical exertion. Acupuncture has a protective effect on the muscles that help them recover after an intense workout.

Acupuncture has an important anti-aging effect, primarily responsible for increasing endurance and delay muscle fatigue and a significant effect on degenerative diseases, by helping increase the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD).

Acupuncture helps decrease lactate and malondialdehyde levels: first, it has been widely studied in sports physiology - we know that the body forms a natural lactate as fuel, especially in muscles and blood, and an excess can cause problems with muscle contrac-tion during exercise. For this part, malondialdehyde is found in many foods, especially fat, and is linked to heart attacks.

Acupuncture can also be used to lose weight; it helps to rebalance the body's energy circuits, eliminating superfluous fat, supporting appetite control, and in many situations helps control anxiety.

Acupuncture:

Has an appetite suppressant effect on low-calorie diets.

Can increase the feeling of satiety.

Can help increase levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in controlling feeding behavior and body weight.

Can stimulate monoamine, another neurotransmitter that helps reduce food intake, increasing energy expenditure and increasing intestinal motility.

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Herbs Together with acupuncture, herbal medicine is a major pillar of Chinese medicine. There are about 600 different herbs in common use today. Some can be used to address issues arising from athletics, ranging from increasing strength, speeding recovery, to improving performance. Unlike many prescription medications, Chinese Herbs are tailored to each patient according to their individual needs. The herbs you get from a Traditional Chinese Medical Practitioner are customized to your need, for your issues, so that they can be maximally effective for you. There are Chinese herbs available to increase almost every facet of athletic performance, and, in combination with Acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medical treatments, can give you the edge that you may be seeking! Some herbs parallel medications that you may be familiar with, such as caffeine or ephedrine, but, for the most part, the combination of herbs that you will be prescribed will be more effective than one single compound. For example - one of the more popular over-the-counter medications for weight loss, Xenadrine, is a metabolic booster - it increases blood pressure and pulmonary volume. It says that you should consult your doctor before taking this - but it is sold over the counter... Chinese herbs may increase pulse and metabolic rate, but not instantly. They work over time with your system to safely increase your energy and athletic potential, all under the guidance of a trained and licensed professional. This isn’t marketing language or anecdotal evidence—Chinese herbs have been used for over 4000 years to increase performance, longevity and wellness.

Jeff Luker is an outstanding master of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He completed his Masters Degree at the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Texas, and is Nationally Certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is credentialed, talented and we are honored to have him practicing at Rē. Jeff has passed all the NCCAOM boards for Oriental Medicine.

Svaroopa® Yoga takes a radically different approach from most other styles of modern Hatha yoga. After just one class, you will change the way you think about "doing yoga." This is a powerfully transformative practice. As poses are held longer, attention is drawn inward, creating a deeply meditative experience. Students are invited to surrender, simply allowing each pose to have an effect. In essence, instead of doing yoga, yoga is doing you Current classes are:

Yoga for your back - a series of classes dedicated to improving your back, and the musculature that affects the back. This series of classes is $125 for the whole series of six classes, or $25 per class for a drop-in. Spinal Flexibility - a class series focused on increasing the flexi-bility of your spine, from head to toe. This series of classes is $125 for the whole series of six classes, or $25 per class for a drop-in.

We also offer private sessions for one or two people, to allow you to focus on your specific issues. Our Instructor is Rebecca Ward, CYST, CYET,RYT, BSN, RN - a certified Svaroopa® Yoga teacher (C.S.Y.T) , and a Certified Embodyment® Therapist (C.E.T.) and Registered Yoga Teacher (R.Y.T) at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance, has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (B.S.N.), and is a practicing Registered Nurse (R.N.) in the state of Oklahoma. After graduating from the Svaroopa® Yoga Teacher Training in 2007, Rebecca continues to broaden her knowledge and experience in advanced studies of yoga and holistic healthcare working towards Certification in Medi-cal Yoga Therapy. At Rē, Rebecca is offering Yoga Therapy, Embodyment Therapy, Overlap Healing, and Yoga Classes/Workshops. Yoga classes may be private, semi-private or small groups

Nōga is a combination of dynamic, resistive, and static stretching that can be utilized to enhance your health and flexibility. Based on established physiological and energetic anatomical principals, Nōga embraces the musculoskeletal and fascial systems of the body with a neuromuscular fo-cus, which embraces all of the body’s systems. It is based on the kinetic chains of the body, not a given position or pose – Nōga focuses on increas-ing your strength through flexibility.

Unlike other, more ‘alternative’ flexibility systems, Nōga has no spiritual component, no meditative, mystical or dramatic elements to distract you from your goal. It is a non-competitive, non-traditional approach to flexi-bility and conditioning that allows you to acknowledge and increase your personal potential. Nōga is a progressively challenging stretching class. All stretches will be modified to accommodate existing altered neuromuscular functions and special attention will be paid to correcting those. Practitioners of Nōga ex-perience an increase in energy level and a “lightness” following the ses-sion. Please wear loss fitting clothes. Bring an exercise mat, a towel and maybe a bottle of water. As said, Nōga is challenging, but worth it.

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New Staff Massage Therapist at Re!

We are proud to announce the addition of Brandan Duty, CMT to the staff at Rē! She specializes in providing many different massage and bodywork modalities, including Pregnancy, Swedish , and Deep Tissue massage, as well as Hot Stone Massage. She is a welcomed addition to the staff at Rē, and will be available, by appointment, on Mondays and Tuesdays!

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