Essence of Self Ringwood Medical Center
(Lower Level)
52 Skyline Drive
Ringwood, NJ 07456 DIRECTIONS
Nancy Smith's
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NANCY A. SMITH, L.M.T., Director Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Pachakarma Specialist
Nancy Smith’s passion and love is to help people with integrative and complementary approaches to health and wellness. She is founder and director of Essence of Self Ayurveda Center for Massage, Yoga and Health (NJ).
Nancy is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner through the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), a New Jersey Licensed Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Therapist through the N.J. State Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Level III Reiki Master Teacher.
Nancy received her Yoga and Ayurvedic certifications from the Kripalu Schools of Ayurveda and Yoga (MA). She received her Marma certification (Ayurvedic Acupressure) from the Ayurvedic Institute (NM), her Integrated Massage certification from the Lehigh Valley Healing Arts Academy (PA) and her Level III Reiki from Dogca Wellness Center (NJ).
Nancy became a Panchakarma Massage Specialist at Greens Ayurvedic Hospital, Mahe, Kerala, India in 2007. This experience in India allows her to apply the essence of authentic Indian panchakarma massage modified for the optimal American experience. She has been a dedicated Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master Teacher since 2001 and continues advanced Ayurvedic studies with Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla (ojas.us) and advanced Yoga Studies with MeriLynn Blum, MA, MAT, RYT (peacefulyoga.com) and Rhonda Roehrich (Body Specific, Ringwood).
Nancy is a practitioner member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association and the Yoga Alliance. She teaches Ayurvedic massage at the New Jersey School of Massage in Parsippany. Nancy also ministers as a Seton Associate through the Sisters of Charity in Convent Station, NJ.
DR. SHEKHAR ANNAMBHOTLA, B.A.M.S.,
M.D. (Ayurveda), C.M.T., R.Y.T.-500
Nancy Smith's mentor and advisor is Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, an internationally known Ayurvedic physician (Vaidya) and has been practicing and teaching Ayurveda worldwide since 1988. He is the Founder and Director of Ojas LLC (Ojas Ayurveda Wellness Center-www.Ojas.us) in Lehigh Valley, PA. Founding Medical Director of International Institute of Integrative Medicine (I3M) in Tangutur, Andhra Pradesh, India. He serves on the board of directors of National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and as a faculty member of various Ayurvedic schools in the USA.
ILENE GREENFIELD, RYT
Ilene Greenfield, RYT, focuses on the classic basics of yoga. Formally graduating from the Yogaworks Teacher Training program in November 2008, she has been a yoga practitioner for four years and integrates her understanding of ancient scriptures and universal principles into her teaching and daily practice. She is a member of the Himalayan Institute and enhances her knowledge by learning at seminars such as Year-Long Meditation, Opening the Cave of the Heart, Moving Africa Forward and other humanitarian efforts. She also furthers her knowledge at workshops on topics such as Human Anatomy, Anusara Yoga, Meditation, and Thai Yoga.
Ilene also is a Reiki II practitioner and participates regularly in Reiki Healing Circles.
LISA DONZELLI, CMT
Lisa Donzelli has been a nationally certified Massage Therapist since 1995 and is a member of the AMTA. She specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Ayurvedic Massage. Lisa is also a Reconnective Healing Practitioner. She has studied abroad in Thailand and has also worked for professional athletes and actors.
WILL SMITH Certified Personal Trainer
Personal Training with Will Smith at La Fitness
Experience one-to-one personal training with Will Smith, a certified Personal Trainer. Obtain specific instructions designed for your body. No previous exercise experience is required. Explore the advantage of receiving positive coaching while having your questions and needs regarding exercise met.
Contact La Fitness
1070 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 694-0175 • Ask for Pro Results to make an appointment.
Will Smith attends William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ, with a declared major in Professional Movement Science. Will received his personal trainer certification from the International Sports Medicine Association (AAAI-ISMA). Will has worked at La Fitness since 2007 as a personal training. His athletic background combines Jujitsu, Kickboxing and Wrestling. Will wrestled all four years of high school and served as captain of the Lakeland High School wrestling team his senior year 2004-2005.
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