Marnie Boccella, L.Ac., L.S.W.
Marnie, Co-founder of Still Waters, came to Acupuncture while facing a debilitating back injury and was captivated by the power
of this energetic healing art. She is a graduate of the Won Institute's Acupuncture Studies Program
where she learned to combine both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Constitutional Five Element styles of acupuncture.
Marnie was also trained in "Acupuncture Physical Medicine," a style using trigger point dry needling most suited to
help release myofascial constrictions. In her practice, Marnie specializes in treating issues of fertility and
hormonal/menstrual irregularities, digestive issues, autoimmune disorders, sports related injuries, anxiety and depression.
She is a firm believer in the intimate connection between body, mind and spirit and uses her energetic skills to harmonize the physical and spiritual, bringing a greater sense of health and vitality to her patients.
Prior to studying acupuncture, Marnie studied Reiki, receiving her Master Certification from Philadelphia's Reiki School. She is a Licensed and Masters level Social Worker graduating with honors from the Temple University School of Social Administration. Marnie also holds a B.A. in Psychology from Temple University.
Dan Johnson, NCTM
Dan Johnson is the co-founder of Still Waters Holistic Health Therapies and a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist.
He graduated from the Massage Arts Center of Philadelphia. Dan specializes in Therapeutic and Sports Massage, Deep Tissue,
Prenatal and Postpartum Massage, CranioSacral therapy and Myofascial Release. Subsequent to his education at the Massage Arts Center, Dan furthered his study
of CranioSacral Therapy at the Upledger Institute – attending seminars for Craniosacral I and II and SomaEmotional Release I.
Dan also trained with Elaine Stillerman in Mother Massage whose curriculum focuses on the physical and emotional needs of women during and after pregnancy.
Dan’s approach to therapy is based on the specific needs of the client. Whether it be an athlete recovering from a sports-related injury, a mother dealing with the effects of pregnancy, or an individual suffering from stress induced by the demands of school, work or family. Dan ensures that each client come away from treatment feeling renewed and rejuvenated.
Alicia McCarthy, NCTM
Alicia graduated from the Massage Arts Center of Philadelphia, and is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. In her practice she works to conserve and restore the human body and spirit. Alicia's technique marries Swedish Deep tissue, Shiatsu, and Myofascial Release. She aims to target holding patterns within the all-encompassing web of connective tissue, while treating the entire body as a whole. Alicia lives in West Philadelphia with her husband and their many cats. She enjoys mapping new bike routes, playing scrabble, performance art, Yoga, drawing, and learning.
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Debi Phillpotts, Vedic Bodyworker
Debi Phillpotts, a devoted and highly recognized Vedic Conservatory certified instructor/ certified advanced practitioner of Nuad Borarn Thai-Yoga Bodywork is based in Philadelphia, PA. In addition, her credentials include certification in all four levels of Five Element Shiatsu in 2001 at The Meridian Shiatsu Institute. While building her Shiatsu practice, she found that most of her clients enjoyed the few stretches she had to offer and would often suggest to her clients to try a yoga class..their response was usually "I am not limber enough to go to a yoga class." Low and behold in 2007, Debi was introduced to The Vedic Conservatory's Founder/Director Michael Buck and discovered the mother lode of assisted yoga stretches. Because of her knowledge of the energy channels from her Shiatsu training and her experience with yoga, this was the most natural progression to enhance her healing practice by blending these modalities into what she now refers to as Vedic Bodywork. Debi is also a certified Reiki practitioner.
Debi is an avid yoga enthusiast and enjoys the many gifts that life has to offer such as family and friends, vegetarian cooking, gardening, traveling, music, dance, arts and culture. Debi lives in Philadelphia with her husband and daughter and works at her three locations throughout the Philadelphia region.
Marie Winters, Naturopath
Marie is a naturopath specializing in the treatment of women and children. She received her doctorate in naturopathy at Bastyr University, and completed her clinical training at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health. In addition to her required clinical rotations, she trained at Cancer Treatment Center of America, Children's Hospital and Highline Hospital. Marie trained with naturopaths at several other clinics, specializing in pediatrics, women's healthcare and midwifery. She devoted a year of her education to gynecology, pregnancy and pediatrics, working with several midwives, and attending over 20 births. Marie is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and the Pennsylvania Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Her herbal research has been published in Alternative Medicine Review and on the Wise Woman Herbals website. She is currently licensed in Washington State, and is actively involved in Pennsylvania's naturopathic licensing effort. With clients, Marie gravitates toward botanical medicine and homeopathy. However, her treatment protocols often include diet and nutrient therapy, hydrotherapy, craniosacral therapy and lifestyle counseling. Marie is excited to help clients work to bring balance back to their body, spirit and mind, something often lacking in today's fast-paced lifestyle. For more information, please visit her website at: http://www.tworiversnaturopathy.com
Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)
Brittany began her work as childbirth professional after the birth of her son in 2006. She assists families in creating birth and parenting experiences about which they feel positive, confident, and informed. Her approach to birth and parenting focuses on building awareness of one's intuition and combining it with learned knowledge in a way that is respectful of the needs and abilities of each individual. Brittany is a Birth Works certified childbirth educator, a DONA certified birth doula and a certified breastfeeding counselor with Nursing Mothers Alliance. She has also completed birth doula training with Birth Arts International and is currently completing a training course through BAI in Advanced Women's Herbal and Aromatherapy education.
Brittany also provides postpartum doula services and breastfeeding support to families in the community while helping mentor and guide new doulas as they begin their journey into the birth world. Please visit www.blossomingbelliesbirth.com for more information about Brittany and her services.
Augustine Lodise, CMT
Augustine started his training in the early ‘90s. His foundation training was in the Asian bodywork systems of Medical Qi Gong and Jin Shin Do Acupressure®. His training in western systems was established with his certification in Neuromuscular Integration, a form of deep tissue massage. He is also certified in massage for cancer treatment by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (NY). In 2005, he was invited to practice and teach Deep Tissue massage and Medical Qi Gong at Phat Hue Tu Acupuncture Clinic in Frankfurt, Germany.
Over time, Augustine developed a unique style of bodywork known as Deep Tissue Qi Release. This massage incorporates Neuromuscular Integration and Medical Qi Gong acupressure to release physical muscle tension. It also dissolves blockages within the twelve-organ meridian system as understood in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Although his specialty is deep tissue, he has an appreciation for the value of soft, gentle bodywork and offers Jin Shin Do® acupressure, Geriatric, or Diabetic Foot & Leg massage for clients who prefer a soothing experience. Services offered include: Deep Tissue Qi Release, Swedish, Maternity, Medical Qi Gong, Jin Shin Do Acupressure®, Sports massage, and massage for Cancer Treatment.