Residential Wellness Services

Today, specialized residential facilities are recognizing that optimal health and healing requires attention to all aspects of an individual's physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.  Because body, mind, and spirit are so intricately connected, any well balanced treatment program must be designed to incorporate all facets of a healthy lifestyle.    

During all types of recovery, residents may experience increased incidences of agitation, pain, anxiety, and sleep disorders. The benefits of massage, yoga, and mindfulness practices include empowering individuals with healthy habits to self-address their symptoms, which can decrease feelings of dependence and hopelessness in vulnerable populations. 

Overall, our wellness services increase experiences like pleasure, optimism, and trust, while symptoms such as stress and anxiety decrease. 

Wellness services like massage, yoga, and mindfulness-based breathing and meditation practices can change how the mind processes signals of both pleasure and pain.  A boost in mood-elevating serotonin and dopamine levels are among many researched benefits. At the same time, these practices can lower stress-responses, such as cortisol levels and blood pressure, which can in turn boost immunity, lower pain perception, and improve sleep.  

Our group of caring, well-trained practitioners are experienced in providing evidence-based wellness services within a range of residential treatment and rehabilitation facilities.

“Nicky came highly recommend to me as a reputable massage therapist that would be able to provide wholistic wellness for a resident who had just suffered a stroke. She was able to be on- site at his live-in rehabilitation home where she provided not only relief through her massage techniques, but also comfort to him while he was in a difficult stage in his life. He looked forward to seeing Nicky every week for his one-hour massages, which included therapeutic essential oils to specifically target his ailments, breathing techniques for pain management, and often times a guided meditation. It was the highlight of his week. His room always smelled amazing afterward, and I know that her presence was well-accepted by him and the rehabilitation staff. Having this on-site service for him to look forward to was an immeasurable comfort for him, and added to his family’s peace of mind. I would highly recommend Nicky of Well Connected Therapies!”

-C.H.

“As part of our holistic approach to addiction treatment, our residential program includes an array of complimentary and alternative modalities to improve the experience and outcomes for our participants.  Over the past 4 years, our clinical team have trusted Lisa and Sara, of Well Connected Therapies, to provide weekly therapeutic massage for our clients.  Their professional, compassionate, and individualized treatment has served a tremendous benefit to our program.  We recommend them highly based on the consistently glowing reviews we receive about Lisa and Sara regarding their talent, competence, and exemplary level of service.”  

-Chantelle Thomas, PhD, Executive Clinical Director, The Manor