Stress Management

on Jan 7, 2021 in General Wellness, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Sleep, Stress Management

When you’re feeling stuck inside from the crazy of the world outside you… travel into a sweet place with this mini-mental-vacation created by Positive Choice Biofeedback therapist Lucia Foster-Engen MA, BCB, CCTP...

Paced Breathing for Stress Management

on Jul 23, 2020 in Stress Management

Breathe and Move to Stay Calm

on Jul 23, 2020 in Fitness, Stress Management

MINDFulness for Every Day Living

on Feb 26, 2018 in General Wellness, Mindfulness, Relaxation, Stress Management

Next session begins…  March 15th, 2018 Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Mindfulness is a way to use your mind and body to do what no one else can do for you ─  take charge of your health and feel more in control of your life.  Through instruction and practice you will learn skills that can increase your ability to be less reactive, to focus and concentrate with greater ease, to improve your ability to cope more effectively with stressful situations and pain, and to enhance your ability to feel more connected to life and those you care about.  Other benefits reported have included greater energy, improved self-esteem, and feelings of well-being. Eight, two-hour sessions. $280  Held at the Positive Choice Integrative Wellness Center, 7035 Convoy Court, San Diego 92111 Call to enroll or for more information,...

Massage Away Your Aches and Pains

on Feb 13, 2017 in Relaxation, Stress Management

Massage therapy at the Positive Choice Integrative Wellness Center combines multiple massage therapies to best suit the needs of each individual. Our massage therapists specialize in the following types of massage: Eastern Massage: Includes Shiatsu, Thai and Acupressure techniques.  These modalities use a blend of finger pressure, compression, pulling, stretching, and rocking to facilitate relaxation in the body.  Passive yoga poses will also be a part of this massage for a very restorative experience Relaxation Massage: Combines Swedish and Eastern techniques (rubbing, long gliding strokes, circular pressure by hands, kneading, bending, stretching) that promotes total body relaxation, improved circulation, decreased stress hormones, increased flexibility. Deep Tissue Massage: Blends traditional Swedish Massage, deep tissue, and sports massage techniques (deep finger pressure and slow, firm strokes, pressure on knotted muscles, works on deeper tissues) provides relief from muscle tension, aids in recovery from injuries, decreases scar tissue, aids blood pressure. $60 for a 50 minute massage. Call to schedule,...

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

on Jan 9, 2017 in General Wellness, Mindfulness, Stress Management

We have a new MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAM (MBSR) beginning January 19th In this program, you learn and have the opportunity to practice mindfulness — a skill of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. When practiced, even for just a few weeks, mindfulness can boost immune function and decrease negative thoughts and emotions. People may experience greater focus and concentration, reduced anxiety, improved sleep, enhanced satisfaction in relationships, and relief from self-defeating behaviors like overeating. Call to...