FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DOES HOLISTIC MEAN?
A holistic approach to wellness is different than medical approach. While traditional medical approach sees you as body parts, often uses drugs, which usually doesn't get to the cause of the illness. Holistic approach sees your body as a whole and that lifestyle, thoughts, emotions, experiences, environment are connected to your physical health. When one practices holistic healing arts regularly they tap into the ancient wisdom of that modality and purifies the issues within all aspects of ourselves, then true healing can occur and wellness can be sustained.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Sacred Centers of Holsitic Arts provides services and workshops both online and at the affiliated locations listed below. Please check the calendar for upcoming classes events.
WHAT DOES HOLISTIC MEAN?
A holistic approach to wellness is different than medical approach. While traditional medical approach sees you as body parts, often uses drugs, which usually doesn't get to the cause of the illness. Holistic approach sees your body as a whole and that lifestyle, thoughts, emotions, experiences, environment are connected to your physical health. When one practices holistic healing arts regularly they tap into the ancient wisdom of that modality and purifies the issues within all aspects of ourselves, then true healing can occur and wellness can be sustained.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Sacred Centers of Holsitic Arts provides services and workshops both online and at the affiliated locations listed below. Please check the calendar for upcoming classes events.
HOLISTIC HEALING PRACTITIONERS
Rev. Nicole Petroff
Chakra Shaman Director of Sacred Centers of Holistic Arts Reverend into Priesthood of the Order of Melchizedek Holistic and Integrative Health Educator Reiki Master Practitioner/Teacher Shamanic Healing Practitioner Relaxation Therapist Chakra Therapist and Educator Certified Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher 300+hrs Certified Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra Teacher Certified Restorative Yoga Teacher Certified Chakra Yoga Teacher Chakra Shaman Rev Nicole's journey with holistic arts started with her first yoga class in 1996 when she was in college for obtain a BS in Earth/Environmental Sciences. After some time of working in the Environmental field as a Scientist and having her health deteriorate she came to more holistic healing practices after getting frustrated with mainstream medicine always pushing pills and just covering up the symptoms. She started practicing yoga everyday along with receiving and experimenting with different holistic healing modalities treatments, changed her diet and she began to feel better. Her own healing inspired her intense study of many holistic healing modalities in which she now offers to others. Nicole has earned the title of "The Chakra Shaman" from best selling author Anodea Judith and Creator of the Sacred Centers School in which she has been studying with since 2009. Nicole is becoming a certified Sacred Centers Teacher/Healer of Anodea Judith's books on the Chakra's. Nicole's title of "The Chakra Shaman" incorporates her passion for Chakra Therapy work, Shamanic Healing Practices as well as for Environmental Sciences. In 2008 Nicole became a certified Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master Practitioner/Teacher in and began to incorporate Sound Healing and Yogic Sleep into her Reiki Practice. Also in 2008 Nicole began her training to teach yoga. She became influenced in a variety of different yoga styles and have taken training in Sampoorna Yoga Teacher Training at Sivananda Vedanta Center with Yogi Hari, Flow Yoga at Evolation Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra Teacher Training at Kripalu, Chakra Yoga Teacher Training with Anodea Judith. In 2013 Nicole became a Certified Integrated Holistic Wellness Educator from State University of NY at Fredonia. She became a Shamanic Healing Practitioner and studied core shamanic healing techniques at the Foundation of Shamanic Studies (Michael Herner) in 2015, and Nicole is also an shamanic apprentice within the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition of Peru. She also studied Plant Medicines of the Amazon Rain forest through Shamans of Venezwela and the Shipbo tribe of Peru. In 2016 Nicole became an ordained reverend into the Priesthood of the order of Melchizedek from the Sanctuary of the Beloved making it official to preform many more ceremonies customized to your needs including; weddings, funeral, end of life transitions, letting go, cutting cords of attachments, full moon, new moon, creating sacred space, space clearing, shamanic journeys and ceremonies. Nicole offers Personal Healing Services in Shamanic Healing Therapies, Reiki Therapy, Chakra Therapy, Sound Healing Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Stress Management and Relaxation Services . She offers all the workshops and retreats listed here at Sacred Centers of Holistic Arts. 
Alexia Buono, PhD
Somatic Movement Dance Professor and Researcher Alexia Buono, PhD is an empowered Body advocate who works to bridge the multidisciplinary work of academia, dance, and somatic education with public and community life. She recognizes that somatic work often depends upon creating safe enough spaces to explore our bodily selves and identities in the present moment, and that this work is in active radical dialogue with the dualistic discourses of our society and culture. Alexia holds a PhD in Curriculum, Instruction, and the Science of Learning from the University at Buffalo and currently is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Dance at Brockport College. Alexia is a qualitative, arts-based educational researcher whose work is integrated with her professional identities of dancer and choreographer. Her dance and somatic lineage comes from contact improvisation, modern dance, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Laban Movement Analysis, site-specific choreography/performance, and mindfulness. Alexia’s current research and teaching interests reside in Body as identity, a restorative justice for Body, somatic movement literacy, and collaborative arts-based educational research. 
Phil Wackerfuss, LMT
NY & IL State Licensed Massage Therapist Professional Dancer/Actor Dance Professor at SUNY Fredonia Phil grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, IL, and was trained at the Chicago School of Massage Therapy in 2007. His massage practice grew hand-in-hand with a career in professional dance, working with several modern, jazz, and contemporary dance companies in the city. CSMT’s philosophy of “Movement is Health” inspired Phil to integrate lessons from dancing into all his modalities, including Sports preparation/recovery, Clinical Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Body Mobilization, Swedish Relaxation, and Shiatsu. Through first-hand experience with high level physical training, recovery from various injuries, and the stresses of performance, Phil knows the importance of keeping your body functioning at its best. He works with a combination of compassion and strength to eliminate pain, weakness, and stress that accumulate from daily life, allowing a full expression the most perfect tool, your body. 
Tanner Dumez, LMT
NY State Licensed Massage Therapist Yoga Teacher Acro Yoga- Teacher Performer Im a Licensed Massage Therapist fresh out of school. Graduated from the New York Institute of Massage, in October 2016. I am new to this practice, but I feel like I've been doing this my whole life. Connection is something that we all need as humans. We thrive as a species because of this connection, this touch. Its in our nature to want to connect with others. That's what I bring with my massages. Providing a safe space to let go of unwanted stress. When we feel safe and secure, we let our guards down, letting go and discarding that stale energy. I will facilitated that secure feeling with a gentle and supportive holds. I like to think that Massage is like a beautiful dance. Communicating, trusting all nonverbal. Moving, breathing all as one. Its when were in this space that we can start to heal. My work is more restorative and healing. I am trained in Swedish Massage which is a 60min Full body massage. I am flexible with my massages, always willing to adjust to different needs of the clients. Focusing my attention on specific areas of tension, or using different techniques, such as, but are not limited to Myfofascial techniques. Stretches and PIR ( Post Isometric Relaxation). |
AFFILIATED LOCATIONS:
ONLINE CLASSES COMING SOON!
SACRED CENTERS OF HOLISTIC ARTS Home Studio- 86 Livingston St. Buffalo, NY Complete Wellness Arts and Science Center 1515 Kensington Ave Buffalo, NY Creative Wellness 726 Main St. East Aurora, NY Evolation Yoga 476 Rhode Island St Buffalo, NY Yoga Parkside Parkside Lutheran Church 2 Wallace Ave Buffalo, NY PAST AFFILIATED LOCATIONS:
Buffalo Cardiology and Pulmonary Williamsville, NY Buffalo Yoga, Buffalo NY Canalside Buffalo Island Yoga, Koh Yao Noi Thailand North West Buffalo Community Center for Seniors Rising Sun Yoga, Williamsville NY Richmond Senior Center, Buffalo NY Roswell Cancer Institute, Buffalo NY Shakti Yoga, Buffalo NY Sweethome Community Ed, Amherst NY The Porter Center, Buffalo NY Williamsville Central Schools |
