Derry Micale is our licensed massage therapist. She holds both a New York State license for Massage Therapy and a National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Derry has always had an interest in health and fitness and has been a fitness instructor (Spinning, Rep Reebok and Zumba Gold) for more than eight years. She is passionate about helping people feel good on the inside and outside through achieving their health and fitness goals. Derry believes that if we take care of our bodies by exercising, eating right and reducing stress, we will be less dependent on medicine and overall we will remain healthier as we age.
Massage Therapy, when used in conjunction with a consistent fitness program, can positively affect and improve your health and overall well-being. If you have goals such as increasing muscle agility, shortening recovery time after exercising, reducing edema or inflammation and pain control, Massage Therapy is exactly what you have been searching for. Let Derry show you how Massage Therapy can release endorphins, bring oxygen and other nutrients to body tissue which will result in a relief of muscle tension, increased flexibility and mobility all while reducing stress. Massage Therapy sessions are available by appointment. Book yours today!
Gerard does much of his exercise specialist training at Kathy Caiello's FitStop. He paid his own way through medical school working in commercial and corporate wellness center settings. The outcome is more than 20 years of comprehensive experience in all wellness center operations and services. From exercise specialist to directorship, his clients spanned from jumping toddlers to the senior elite (his grandest client being 105 years young!). He has held positions and supported wellness programs at many large corporations, including Merrill Lynch, Trump International Tower, Cadwallader, Wickersham and Taft Law Firm, Blackstone Group, News Corporation, Hearst Corporation, The Plaza Hotel, CitiGroup, New York Mercantile Exchange and even the now infamous Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers.
Along the way he became known by many unofficial titles, such as the “Original Holistic Trainer,” the “Smiling Warrior” and his personal favorite, the “Trainer to the Untrainable.” Gerard is successful because of his ability to assess and tap into one’s movement capabilities and progressively expand that to increase overall human performance -- what he calls “training for life.” And knowing the inherent challenges of any sustained physical endeavor, he consistently serves as a fun loving and engaging motivator.
Gerard holds advanced certification as a Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is a member of the American Amateur Boxing Association. Gerard Rios is the proprietor and chief practitioner of Harvest Health Services, a multidisciplinary alternative medicine practice. Gerard is a traditional trained Oriental Medicine Practitioner whose scope of service includes Acupuncture, Botanical Medicine, Chinese Dietetics, Oriental Exercise instruction and Tui Na therapeutic bodywork.
Foremost, Gerard is a dedicated traditional trained practitioner of Chinese Medicine. To him, every patient encounter is an opportunity to enhance the rich medical heritage passed on through the ages and sages of Chinese Medicine. Gerard earned his Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Touro College of the Health Sciences in New York City. His clinical training was completed at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, treating within the orthopedic/neurological rehabilitation, oncology and labor/delivery departments.
He holds National Board certifications in both Acupuncture and Chinese Botanical Medicine. Gerard carries New York State licensure and is a Diplomate through the National Commission for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. He is a certified teacher of Tai Qi and Qi Gong through the Institute Of Integral Tai Qi and Qi Gong. In his daily life, Gerard applies the wisdom of Chinese Philosophy. This includes diet, herbal therapy and the practice of internal martial arts, all of which greatly contribute to his energetic capacity to be an effective practitioner.
If you would like to discuss your wellness and see how Gerard may support your endeavors, feel free to contact him at 315.877.1351 or email harvesthealth@gmail.com
Certified Transitions Lifestyle Coach
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Top 10 TLS Coach in the United States!
Carin is a Certified Transitions Lifestyles System Coach at Kathy Caiello's FitStop. Transitions is an extensive plan that covers everything you'll need to get fit and stay trim, not just a list of foods you can or cannot eat. In fact, a big part of the Transitions Lifestyle System is helping you make healthy choices while stil eating a normal, diverse diet.
Our plan does not focus just on food, like many other systems. The Transitions Lifestyle System provides a total-system approach that promotes healthy food choices, behavior modification and menu plans.
The Transitions Lifestyle System includes: low-glycemic index meal plans, a daily journal to guide you, weight management supplements to accelerate weight loss, entrees, bars and shakes to keep you on track, behavior modification and support materials to ensure your success, an interacitive Web site to track you progress and more!
Carin's passion is to help people become the "Best Version of Themselves" by educating them on health and wellness through fitness, nutrition , supplementation and life coaching.
Jason Schryver is a personal fitness trainer at Kathy Caiello's FitStop. He is celebrating over 10 years in the personal training profession. He graduated from SUNY Cortland with a degree in Physical Education and Adult Fitness and currently has two businesses catering to two types of clientele. Fitness To Live For is geared for the adult exerciser looking to strengthen their muscles, improve cardiovascular endurance, improve posture and balance and Syracuse Strength is geared toward the young athlete looking for a competitive edge in their sport.
In addition to an exercise-related four-year degree, Jason is also certified through the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health/Fitness Instructor. He takes great pride in being a reliable professional who offers clients the very best training atmosphere in all of Central New York. Over years of training, he has developed some wonderful friendships with clients, many of whom have consistently trained with him for over 6 years.
So if you desire a fitness routine that compliments your lifestyle in a positive, non-intimidating environment, then please feel free to call or e-mail at (315) 559-2158 or schryv92@yahoo.com.
With your participation, Jason will improve your posture, balance, and endurance. At Fit Stop we have a lovely time working toward those goals.
My husband and I have been training with Jason for almost 7 years. Because he keeps us motivated the workouts continue to be challenging and we always feel better after our training sessions. Jason has become an important part of our lives and we look forward to training with him.
Each training session with Jason is both a challenge and a confirmation of your aspirations. Jason is thoughtful, caring, mindful and supportive of each person's goals. Jason makes working out a life success.
I have been working with Jason for more than ten years. Commitment to the well-being of his clients, thoughtfulness, and professionalism are the best ways I can describe my experience with Jason Schryver
Jason is knowledgeable, professional and personable. He sets realistic, but challenging goals, he encourages his clients to achieve them, retain flexibility and to work on endurance.
My back has always given me problems ever since I was a teenager. When strength training was recommended by my doctor I knew I needed someone who would understand how to strengthen my back without hurting it. I met Jason years ago and, when I heard he was at Fit Stop, I signed up. Jason keeps my sessions active and challenging, giving me the results I needed. We are now working on some life style changes that are already paying off. It sure beats going to the doctor!
Those of us who wish they could exercise more often, but have trouble actually doing it on a regular basis, would profit from the advice and professionalism of trainer Jason Schryver. Jason has great experience with both young athletes and older people. He is enthusiastic, friendly and dependable. I am fit and strong, balanced and positive about life as a result of my twice weekly sessions with Jason.
Jason is a very knowledgeable and professional trainer. He works within the parameters of the goals I have set for myself, yet also encourages me to move beyond my comfort zone. Training with Jason has been a great experience for both me and my husband.
