East Lansing's volunteer stars honored
Recipients talk about their passions
EAST LANSING - Service to others in the East Lansing community is greatly prized. It's importance is reflected every year with the presentation of the annual Crystal Awards.
This year the city turned the spotlight on the East Lansing Meridian Lions Club, Art Korroch, Carol and Tom Luster and Creative Wellness.
"Thank you to all who do so much for our community (through) the unselfish contributions of your energy, your talents and expertise to make the city of East Lansing the wonderful community that it is," Mayor Victor Loomis said during ceremonies April 22 at the Hannah Center.
Creative Biz Gets Ahead by Putting Others First
For 20 years, Chris Reay, Irene Sovoyat and Creative Wellness have brought to Lansing an oasis where the stress and pressure of busy lives can be soothed away in an atmosphere of calm, caring and compassion.
The minute one walks into Creative Wellness, there is a sense of peace. Low lights, quiet voices, the gentle sound of water in a small fountain, soft music--all blend to create the feeling that here is a place where we can find the serenity that so often eludes us in our everyday lives.
Behind the peaceful façade, there's a thriving, growing business. With close to 50 employees and more being added, Creative Wellness is now in the process of relocating in order to provide more space for the services they offer. Within the next year, they should be settled in their new location, close to their current site.
E.L. Acupuncturist speaks to MSU Chinese Club students
Philosophy senior Brittany Collins held perfectly still as needles were inserted into her ears and wrists Tuesday evening, while other students watched in amazement.
Collins was one of several students who volunteered to try the treatment when East Lansing acupuncturist Shalena Havens visited the MSU Chinese Club Tuesday at Wells Hall.
The presentation was one of several activities used to teach members of the club parts of Chinese culture and prepare them for study abroad in China.
Dr. Mark Poletti voted best Chiropractor by City Pulse
Our own Dr. Mark Poletti was voted the area’s favorite chiropractor in 2010 according to the City Pulse Best Services survey for 2010.
Global Trends in Complementary and Well-being Healthcare
The upcoming changes to the United States healthcare system and the global rise of healthcare costs have contributed to an increased awareness and use of complementary, or alternative, healthcare. More and more patients are working with their family doctor and additional sources of health management to create a total health and well-being plan.
Creative Wellness Featured in Natural Awakenings
Natural Awakenings reports on Creative Wellness's expansion of space and services.
Articles by Creative Wellness Staff
Capital Area Women’s Lifestyle Magazine Articles
Monthly Recipe Contest
Each month CAWL magazine holds a recipe contest and the winner receives a Creative Wellness gift certificate for a one hour massage. Enter your tasty creations at this link for a chance to win!
Creative Wellness – Where health and happiness go hand in hand By Chris Reay, Co-Director of Creative Wellness
Creative Wellness’s business profile as a featured local women-owned business.
Greater Lansing Business Monthly Articles
Centers Lead Wellness Path, April 2012
In Greater Lansing, two highly specialized organizations offer a range of options that can put employees on the road to wellness. Both Creative Wellness and Wycoff Wellness provide a blend of services, therapies and treatments that complement and provide alternatives to traditional medicine. Their services are designed to be easy to align with existing wellness programs.
A New Look at Offsite Company Retreats By Chris Reay, Co-Director of Creative Wellness
Make your next company retreat something unique and lasting. Help your employees learn new wellness practices that they can bring back to the office and use to increase their effectiveness at work.
Workforce Wellness Programs on the Rise By Chris Reay, Co-Director of Creative Wellness
It is natural to protect and preserve those things that are important and valuable in our lives. But it may not always be top priority to preserve ourselves or those around us.
Global Trends in Complementary and Well-Being Healthcare By Chris Reay, Co-Director of Creative Wellness
The upcoming changes to the United States healthcare system and the global rise of healthcare costs have contributed to an increased awareness and use of complementary, or alternative, healthcare. More and more patients are working with their family doctor and additional sources of health management to create a total health and well-being plan.
Press Releases
Creative Wellness Airs Television Ad
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
East Lansing – Creative Wellness, Michigan’s largest complementary health care center has taken to the airwaves, and is currently airing a TV spot running on WILX-TV 10, NBC in Lansing!
Creative Wellness Moves to a Larger Center
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
East Lansing – Creative Wellness, Michigan’s largest complementary health care center is expanding its services and moving. They are still located within the Asher Court complex near the corner of Abbot and Lake Lansing roads in East Lansing, Michigan.
Creative Wellness Add Another Acupuncturist
Friday, March 25, 2011
East Lansing – Creative Wellness, Michigan’s largest center for Complementary Medicine in Michigan, is pleased to announce the addition of a second acupuncturist to its growing family of practitioners. Robyn Grieve is currently a doctoral fellow with Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM).
Three New Massage Therapists Join Creative Wellness
Friday, December 16, 2010
East Lansing – Creative Wellness has added three new Massage Therapists to its growing family of practitioners. Corey Rivera is a Lansing area native who trained at the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy.
Creative Wellness Practitioner Appointed to the Michigan Board of Acupuncture
Friday, November 23, 2010
East Lansing – Creative Wellness, the largest massage therapy center in Michigan, is pleased to announce that one of its acupuncturists, Annie Haas, has been appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm to the Michigan Board of Acupuncture.
Creative Wellness Gives Back
Friday, March 18, 2011
East Lansing – Creative Wellness was honored to give a $722.00 donation to the Greater Lansing Food Bank. The proceeds were collected at the Lansing Center Women’s Expo in early February. Creative Wellness felt that it was important to donate to the food bank at this time because of the great need to fill the shelves and combat hunger. A donation of a $1/minute was received for chair massage services. Creative Wellness offers similar fundraising services for a variety of events.
Creative Wellness Fundraiser Raises $4,500 for Victims of Haiti Earthquake
Friday, January 29, 2010
East Lansing – On Saturday, January 23, Creative Wellness in East Lansing hosted a fundraiser and about $4,500 was raised for The Mid-Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross to assist the victims of the earthquake in Haiti....
Local Health Center Announces New Clinic for Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss and other Unhealthy Habits
Wednesday, September 22, 2009
Creative Wellness will offer a clinic on Wednesday, September 30 at 7pm at their center in East Lansing. The Healthier Living Clinic is open to anyone looking for help with smoking cessation, weight loss, alcohol dependency, prescription or recreational drug dependency or any other addictive behavior...
Acupuncture Offers Hope for Treating Cerebral Palsy
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Havens has a special interest in treating difficult cases that others may have turned away. “I am drawn to cases and trying what others deem impossible” said Shalena Havens. A graduate of Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, M.S. in Acupuncture, with National Certification in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and University of Alaska, B.A. Biological Sciences...
Awards
Creative Wellness Selected to Receive RicStar Award
Creative Wellness, Michigan’s largest complementary health center, received the RicStar Award for outstanding community service from the Michigan State University Community Music School’s Eric “RicStar” Winter Music Therapy Camp. Each year, the award is given to a person or business that has gone above and beyond in its support of the camp in prior years.
