W E L L N E S S  C E N T E R 

P S Y C H O T H E R A P Y
  A N D  A L T E R N A T I V E  H E A L I N G 

WELLNESS ~ MIND - BODY - SPIRIT


Holistic Psychotherapy (Adult, Family, Groups)
 (including Couples Therapy offered by both Deana and Shankari)
Body Work
Energy Healing
Stress Reduction
Educational Workshops / Presenters
World Music
Community Programs
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S H A N K A R I 
Psychotherapist and Healer

 Shankari (Janet Shapiro) was given her name by her beloved teacher in 1989.  She started her yoga journey with the study of meditation, chant and yogic philosophy.  Having studied extensively with her teacher in the ashrams in New York, California, Switzerland and at the Mother Ashram in India, Shankari has gained deep understanding of this ancient wisdom, which she applies to everyday living.    She draws upon her dedication to daily practice to support her unique style of teaching.  Trained in Iyengar, Jiva Mukti, Anusara, Hatha and structural yoga methods, Shankari was certified to teach yoga in 1996.  She has owned Ananda Shanti Yoga for over 15 years in several locations on the North Shore and is pleased to be back in Manchester.  Passionate about keeping the true integrity and respect  for the yoga lineage at Ananda Shanti, Shankari strives to hold the sacredness of yoga for the greater community.  Firm in her belief that yoga studios are not fitness centers, she believes good health comes from a balance of devotional and physical yogas.  Shankari shares her love of Kirtan (the sacred practice of chanting) with her students as a powerful, devotional aspect of yoga.  Shankari and the Ananda Shanti Yoga Band have played at yoga studios and offer Kirtan evenings at Ananda Shanti.    A skilled psychotherapist with a Masters Degree in counseling psychology and 20 years of a successful practice, she focuses on a holistic approach for her clients.  Shankari is also a gifted energy healer and integrates the body/mind philosophy into her private practice.   Teaching and training at the Polarity Institute in Ipswich and the Center for Body Oriented Psychotherapy in Boston, she has studied Reiki, cranial sacral work, sound therapy, nutritional care and counselling techniques.    She provides psychotherapy and healing to individuals, couples, families and children.   A committed and enthusiastic student, Shankari continues to study as a dedicated teacher and brings her discoveries directly to her practice and her students. 

Contact Shankari at shankariom@comcast.net 



Wellness Center Staff Fee Structure: 

1 hour bodywork - $75  
** Polarity  energetic body work,  it helps keep our life force (spirit) connected to our body so that we can access our inner knowing.  It strengthens the endocrine system which in turn nurtures organs, tissues, musculature and every cell. As our physical structure then aligns, meridians open, the immune system activates, we become inspired to make changes that support wellness.

** Reiki  - infuses the client’s body, mind, spirit with universal Life force transporting them to a healing and restful place.

**Therapeutic Relaxation Massage   works in the soft muscle tissues to release tension, stress, and fatigue while deepening the relaxation response. Heated stones are sometimes used to further release muscle constrictions and enhance well- being.

**CranioSacral  Therapy allows the body to reclaim balance:  a homeostasis the body always strives to achieve. By using gentle touch, practioner taps into the CranioSacral rhythm creating a space for the body’s infinite wisdom to restore its natural balance and thereby relieve discomfort.

** RYSE (Realizing Your Sublime Energies) focuses on clearing, repairing, and aligning the body’s energetic systems. They including: Chakras, Aura, Ida and Pingala. Crystals may be used to magnify a client’s highest healing outcome.

90 minute bodywork - $90  (see options above)

Abhyanga session - $95
 a soothing herbal oil massage designed to penetrate deep into the skin, to relax the mind body, to break up impurities and to stimulate the arterial and lymphatic circulation. This allowsnutrients to reach hungry cells and to remove toxins.

90 minute private stretching session - $40In this comprehensive one-on-one tutorial you will learn how to stretch every aspect of every muscle of the body.   The result:  You will feel like you have had the best massage of 
your life.  But instead of employing a massage therapist all you will need is a stretch rope!  Deep-tissue massage therapists work on different aspects and layers of muscle, often with the intention of lengthening the muscle. 

90 minute Polarity/Foot Reflexology/Cranio sacral session $80

Active Isolated Stretching with Francis:  
$40 for 1 person; $50 for 2 people; $60 for 3 people & $80 for 4 people


M A N D A K I N I
Healing Arts Practioner
(Margaret Rose) Peloquin


blisspolarity@gmail.com
978.430.6207


For over 15 years, Mandakini (Margaret) has been sharing her love of bodywork with clients throughout the North Shore. She completed her Massage, Polarity and RYSE training at the Polarity Realization Institute (now Spa Tech Institute) in Ipswich, MA.  Via the internationally recognized Upledger Institute, she received her three CranioSacral Therapy (CST) certificates and continues to expand her knowledge of this healing art. Recently, Mandakini traveled to Foster City, California to become a Certified Panchakarma Technician. She received this training through Kerala Ayurveda Academy under the guidance of Dr. Suhas and Dr. Menisha. Panchakarma means “five actions” or “five treatments”. These treatments are powerful detoxifiers.

 Mandakini’s ultimate goal is to help her clients feel at peace in body, mind, and spirit. As a heart centered therapist, she offers a variety of techniques designed to bring a greater sense of well- being, relaxation, stress relief, balance, freedom of movement, and empowerment to those she works with. Through her compassionate touch, she holds the healing space for each client to experience the silence that dwells within. When the body and mind are quiet healing happens.

Mandakini’s practices include: Polarity, Therapeutic Relaxation Massage, Reiki, CranioSacral, RYSE and Panchakarma.

You may contact Mandakini at blisspolarity@gmail.com or call 978-430-6207.


D E A N A   B A C O N
Psychotherapist/Life Skills Educator


Starting from the age of twenty-two, Deana has been a successful entrepreneur in the field of human services.  In 1993, she launched her own private psychotherapy practice in Beverly, Massachusetts.  She offers a holistic, integrated approach while providing individual, group, couples and family counseling.  She views herself as a Life Skills Educator and believes good psychotherapy is both a learning and unlearning endeavor.  Deana conveys her compassion, sense of humor and enthusiasm for life into every session.

Deana counsels individuals of all ages and socioeconomic status; conducts group therapy sessions; and teaches seminars and workshops on subjects such as anger management, stress reduction, conflict resolution and building high-quality love relationships.

Deana is the Director and Founding Member of Massachusetts Association of Independent Psychotherapists.  She holds a Gold Certificate in Advanced Psychotherapy Training.

Deana is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance.  She completed her 200-hour Teacher Training at South Boston Yoga in May 2012.  She credits Shankari (Janet Shapiro) with helping her love and devotion for yoga take root.

"My passion is to help people feel and function better.  I gain personal satisfaction knowing I have contributed in guiding people to achieve a good life."  - Deana Bacon

Deana's website is:  www.counselingofthenorthshore.com



L Y N N  C O N N O R
Massage Therapy, Reiki & Reflexology




Lynn is a talented bodywork professional who has been practicing an integrative approach using both eastern and western bodywork techniques, including massage therapy (Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports massage) Reiki and Reflexology. She has been cultivating her own bodywork skills since 1986.

Contact Lynn at lconnor2345@gmail.com or at 978.852.0923


Francis Cleary 



Francis began massage school in 2004 and has been immersed in the craft ever since. He has studied with top practitioners in the field including Thomas Myers, John Barnes, James Waslaski, and Amber Davies. After working at the Four Seasons Boston for a few years he moved to Beaucage on Newbury St. There he was awarded Best of Boston for massage therapy in Allure magazine for three straight years. Ever attentive to your body's needs he will employ a wide variety of techniques to give you the best possible treatment.  You can contact Francis at 978.457.6126 or at swabien@gmail.com for an appointment or to learn more about what he has to offer!



Rajendra M. Trivedi, M.D.
Medical Advisor

Physician who has provided free service to the needy since 1971



Graduated in 1968 from

B. J. Medical College, Amadavad, India.

Post Graduate training in Neurological Surgery from Charles University in Czechoslovakia.

Completed training at the Cambridge Hospital and Harvard University in Psychiatry.

Rajendra M. trivedi is an Attending Psychiatrist at Baldpate Hospital.  He is the Medical Director of CCA and Pain Center 

in Stoneham, MA where he has been serving the community since 1971 as a Physician.

OTHER AFFILIATIONS:

Lifer of APA - American Psychiatrist Association
Senior Physician and Volunteer with Massachusetts Medical Society and a Delegate of the Middlesex District. 

www.massmed.org

Patron member of AAPI - American Association of Physicians of India

LIFE MEMBER OF IMANE - Indian Medical Association of New England

Member of the Board of Advisors "SAHELI, Boston,MA. www.saheliboston.org/About1/A_Board

Dr. Trivedi is working closely with the Perkin's School for the Blind. www.perkins.org<http://www.perkins.org/

Life member and Honorary Volunteer for the Fundraising Contact for North America of BPA- Blind People Association of Amadavad, India.   

 www.bpaindia.org

Dr.Trivedi is the Medical Advisor for Yoga East since 1993.

He is a Physician who started Health Screening and Consultation At Shri Dwarkami Clinic in Billerica, MA.
http://dwarkamai.com/index.php/meet-the-doctor