Christina is a holistic practitioner, health and wellness consultant, and owns Mind, Soul, and Self LLC in Wisconsin Dells. She believes treating the entire person- mind, soul, and self- is the road to wellness.  She specializes in relaxation and in the natural, holistic treatment of stress and related chronic health conditions.   Stress is the number one health problem in America contributing to 80% of all illnesses; stress can make us sick and can increase symptoms in those who are already sick. With our face paced lifestyles, the problem is only getting worse. Most people are not making the time to regularly relax and take care of themselves.  Complicating matters, the way many people deal with stress (chemical substances, smoking, drinking, eating for comfort, anger, etc)  is unhealthy and can further hurt them. Managing stress and relaxing on a regular basis can decrease symptoms of illness, improve immune system function, lengthen lifespan, slow the aging process, and improve overall health and wellness. Plus everyone deserves and needs some "me time" to rest, relax, rejuvenate, and recuperate!

Christina earned 2 Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Cultural Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology from Cardinal Stritch University and is currently completing her PhD in Health Psychology (mind/body psychology) at Walden University in Minneapolis. She is an ordained minister, is certified in Reiki, and is a bodywork practitioner. She is a published author on the topic of stress, has appeared as a guest on NBC 15 news in Madison several times, has taught numerous classes, and has won awards for her research, for her work in health care and for her stress management work. She has worked as a drug and alcohol counselor and as a mental health counselor, seeing firsthand the mind/body/spirit connection. Make the time today to care for yourself, unwind, and relax with Christina!

You could benefit from seeing Christina if you:  

*Need some relaxation
*Suffer from work stress, family stress, relationship stress, caretaker stress 
* Have depression, anxiety, anger or other mental health concerns 
*Have troubles sleeping
*Have a chronic illness such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, cancer, IBS, asthma, arthritis
*Want to lose weight or maintain weight
*Are concerned about your smoking, alcohol, and/or drug use
* Suffer from migraines, headaches, back and neck pain, TMJ, frustration, eye twitching
* Want to maximize your health and wellness

Services Offered at Aquarian Garden:
All services are intuitive, client-centered, and unique to the individual. Appointments are holistic, integrative, and can include more than one service.

Clinical Nutrition, Health, and Lifestyle Consultation 
-Learn how to use food, nutrients, vitamins, supplements, and herbs to heal; learn to use food to alter mood; receive assistance implementing healthy lifestyles; learn how to reduce symptoms of disease, receive education on chronic illnesses, and learn how to achieve optimal wellness.  If this is your first time seeing Christina for consultation, a lifestyle assessment will be conducted. 

 Mind/Body Medicine 

 -Mind-body medicine uses the power of thoughts and emotions to influence physical and mental health.  Behavioral, cognitive, social, and spiritual methods are used to preserve health and prevent or heal disease. Mind/Body services that Mind, Soul, and Self offer include meditation training, guided imagery, relaxation training, holistic stress management, spiritual work, cognitive restructuring, and behavior modification.

Holistic Stress Management
-Body/Mind/Spirit: Stress affect us physically, mentally, and spiritually. Holistic healing stress management appointments are integrative and combine cognitive restructuring, behavior modification, stress management, bodywork, Reiki, aromatherapy, energy work, crystal healing,  lifestyle coaching, spiritual work,  health/nutritional/lifestyle consultation, education,  progressive muscle relaxation, guided meditation, music therapy, and guided imagery to help you achieve maximum health and  wellness.

Stress Assessment 
-Includes recommendations, stress management and lifestyle tips, and bodywork. See what your stress level is at through an in-depth assessment, learn how vulnerable you are, and then learn how to better cope with your stress. This is a great proactive approach or a way to better your health if you already suffer from stress related ailments or chronic health conditions. This service helps kick start your stress management with a deSTRESSence ™ therapy session.

deSTRESSence™  Therapy : 

-Melts away your stress! This ultimate holistic stress reduction and relaxation  bodywork technique created by Christina combines essential oils, aromatherapy,  deStress bodywork,  stress relief acupressure, reflexology, crystal healing,  Reiki/energy medicine , sound therapy, and biology to de-stress and relax even the most stressed out! Many people fall asleep on the table-can't get more relaxed than that!  Others report extreme bliss, euphoria, enlightenment, relaxation, and a trance like state.  For more information see list of services tab on Aquarian Garden website. 

Stress Relief Acupressure
-Acupoints are stimulated in the body that reduce stress and enhance relaxation. Increased energy flow relaxes and calms the mind and tense muscles. 

Massage~Esalen Style                                                                                                                      

-Esalen style Massage, is similar to Swedish massage, however the philosophy and intent are quite different.  Esalen is a holistic massage in that it seeks to integrate body, mind and spirit into a more harmonious whole person.  The aim is to connect parts of the body together and awaken body awareness, emotions, spirituality, and induce deep relaxation. Long flowing movements are used that span the entire body in combination with energy work and traditional massage techniques. Esalen reflects the thought that touch is a basic human need and is very therapeutic. Can integrate Reiki, aromatherapy, acupressure, and reflexology into this massage. 

deStress Bodywork
-The focus of this service is parts of the body that biologically hold a lot of stress: face, head, neck, shoulders, and back. Aromatherapy and integrative bodywork wipe all of your troubles away. 

Reiki: Christina integrates Chakra Balancing, Aromatherapy and Crystal Healing in her Reiki. Can also include stress relief acupressure. 

Aromatherapy
-Uses the healing properties of botanical essential oils to create mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being.  Oils work through topical application (absorbed into your skin) and through inhalation (smell).  Christina often uses aromatherapy in combination with the other bodywork services she offers to enhance your experience. Can help with any ailment-physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual! Integrated into most sessions. Personal blends mixed just for you to take home and use are also available. 

Mind, Soul, and Selfcare Products

Christina also has a line of Selfcare products available to enhance your relaxation at home. Products include: aromatherapy  bodyscrub, aromatherapy  lotion, aromatherapy oil  bends, aromatherapy candles, and organic herbal tea. Available in the Aquarian Garden Lavender Gift Shop.

All services are priced as follows:
30 minutes for $35, 60 minutes for $65, 90 minutes for $95, 120 minutes for $125, 150 minutes for $165, 180 minutes for $200.

-Christina is a Physician’s Plus Perk’s Program provider and offers Physician’s Plus Insurance members 25% off Holistic Stress Management Services, Health/Nutritional/Lifestyle Consultation, and Lifestyle/Stress Assessments, 20% off their first appointment for other services and $10 off subsequent appointments for deStress Bodywork  and  deSTRESSence Therapy.

-Christina can also offer discounts to those interested in holistic health services but may have a hard time paying due to financial issues.  Everyone deserves health and wellness!