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Why Total Health & Wellness?
Here at Total Health & Wellness, we use an integrative medicine approach. When most of us develop symptoms of an illness, our bodies seem to have a been afflicted by a disease process as if we were being "attacked" by an invader that has our body in an unnatural state. Indeed it is the view of modern medicine practices that there is disease present in the cells, tissues, organs, and/or substrates of our bodies. We take medicines to counteract the disease processes and undergo diagnostic testing to reveal the underlying disease. We seek healing through the use of a variety of surgical and pharmaceutical interventions. Our western world believes that health can be reclaimed by fighting the illness or disease.
Integrative medicine is founded on the belief that the person is composed of a delicate and intricate balance of mind, body, and spirit. To reclaim health one must not just fight a disease process but focus on harmonizing an imbalanced environment. Integrative medicine believes it is the imbalance within the bodies' systems that leads to illness.
It is the aim of integrative medicine to rebalance dysfunctional systems in the person suffering from disease (or, more properly, "dis-ease"). By utilizing medical therapies from the western world and combining those with healing practices of the eastern world, optimal health can be achieved. The focus of healing is in the mind and spirit as well as the body. It recognized that healing is not passive; healing requires active participation by the person to become whole. It is paramount importance to learn to balance the turmoil present in the mind. Through the use of meditation or contemplative prayer, mindfulness can be realized. Negative emotions can be released and manage effectively. Dysfunctional behaviors can be explored and transformed.
The goal of any healing process is to rebalance these forces that manifest themselves in system dysfunctions. Our staff at Total Health & Wellness can teach self-healing techniques as well as utilizing their skills to help the individual recover normal functioning. Ultimately, the body has the ability to maintain its own homeostasis of health. It is the partnership between the practitioner and the client that reawakens the whole person to an attitude of health and wellbeing.
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Our therapists are dedicated to providing a safe place for you and your loved ones to process complex emotions and situations. From adults with feelings of depression to children struggling to pay attention in school, our client centered approach aims to find creative and practical solutions.
Our goal at Total Health and Wellness is to empower and support all of our clients' unique emotional and psychological needs. All of our counselors are highly trained in crises response and prevention strategies.
Meet Our Therapists
Nina Kucyk, Psy.D, PCC-S, NCC
Founder and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
As the founder of Total Health and Wellness (THWC), Dr. Kucyk believes in a holistic approach to healing. Her specialty is working with the mind where she incorporates a mindfulness-based psychotherapy. Her focuses include, but not limited to trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and everyday stressors.
She received her Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Southern California, specializing in trauma and loss. She has Supervisor status as a Licensed Clinical Counselor and is a National Certified Counselor. From the National Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress she is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress. Along with extensive training and experience in working with stress, she’s received extensive training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
In her free time she practices her daily personal meditation routine. Every year she makes an effort to attend an out-of-state meditation retreat. She enjoys working out on her Pelaton and spending time with her husband and daughters.
Jennifer Mizicko, PCC-S, LSW
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Social Worker with a Master's Degree in Counseling and Human Development from Walsh University. For over 15 years she has been working in the field of trauma and substance abuse.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Nancy Castle, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Life is often difficult. Whether you or your child are suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, the effects of trauma, or any mental illness…it is possible to find peace. Nancy has worked with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of concerns, including those mentioned above, as well as depression, grief, and trauma for over 12 years. She also has experience as a classroom teacher.
With many years of working with individuals with mental health issues, as well as walking her own journey, Nancy has experienced and witnessed the power of the human spirit and mind in transforming suffering into healing through the therapeutic process.
She honors the therapeutic relationship as it takes courage to be vulnerable with another. Asking for help is often difficult, but it is the first step towards living one’s life with more peace and joy. So let us begin by walking this journey together.
Deborah Saley, PCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Deborah Saley LPCC is a therapist with over 10 years experience helping individuals, groups, couples, and families overcome the obstacles to their wellbeing and joy. She has a Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development from Walsh University and a Bachelor’s of Fine Art from the University of Akron as well as additional specialized training in domestic violence, trauma, addiction, mindfulness, and wellness. Deb’s approach to counseling is heavily influenced by her parallel work as a Registered Yoga Instructor and Reiki Level II practitioner.
Abby Stenger PCC-S
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Muffy Stewart, LPCC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor
Muffy Stewart, LPCC-S is a therapist for over 20 years having served children, adolescents, and adults. Muffy currently helps individuals ages 12-adults. Muffy has a passion for working with survivors of trauma and loss focusing on healing the mind and the body. Muffy is a firm believer that healing is not one sided nor should be done alone. Muffy enjoys helping others go through their life journey offering support, skills, and validation.
Muffy focuses on healing the mind with Cognitive Behavior Therapy and healing the body with Somatic Psychotherapy in addition to other various therapeutic techniques as well.
The hardest part is admitting you need support, then reaching out for and accepting help can be hard. Muffy encourages reaching out and let me walk with you on your journey of healing and provide you with the tools that you need to learn to manage your struggles.
Meet Our Massage, Acupuncture, and
Reflexologist Professionals
Michael Vahila
Acupuncturist
Michael brings 25 years experience in the healing arts to help people achieve optimal health using the time tested, holistic therapies of Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, and Reiki. He is a National Board Certified Acupuncturist, Licensed Massage Therapist and Traditional Reiki Master.
Linda McCormick
Reflexologist
Linda brings over 35 years experience in holistic health research and 20 years foreign missionary and teacher veteran. She is a board certified colon-hydrotherapist, reflexologist, and health trainer.