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Our Team The practitioners at The Delmar Wellness Center strive to work in a collaborative alliance with each other and with patients. Many of our clients coordinate care with two or more practitioners to obtain the best therapeutic results. 
Dr. Joseph Olejak
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Dr. Joseph Olejak - Chiropractic , Therapeutic Nutrition , Medicinal Herbs , Touch for Health , Weight Loss / BodyDetoxification and Co-Creator of SERENA ~ A Guided Journey into the Heart of Relaxation; a meditation audio.
Dr. Olejak is the 2002 first prize winner of the Dr. Royal Lee Essay Contest. His essay is entitled "Adjuvant Therapeutic Nutrition for Patients with Hepatitis C".
Dr. Olejak earned his doctorate in chiropractic and bachelor of science from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. As an undergraduate at St. Andrews University in Scotland, he studied philosophy and biochemistry. While in Scotland he also worked with handicapped children and intentional community building at the Camphill School in Aberdeen.
In private practice as a doctor of chiropractic and wellness counselor since 1989, Dr. Olejak's clinical focus has been on contextual healing; the integration of the whole. In his private practice he addresses what he considers to be the five essential factors necessary to lead a healthy life: care of the nervous system, nutrition, mindfulness, elimination of toxicity and fitness.
Q - What makes Dr. Olejak unique among chiropractic providers?
A - Clinical nutrition (whole food concentrates and herbs), eclectic range of techniques, personal attention, and virtuosity from experience.
- Clinical Nutrition: We live in an age where there is a pill for everything, however, those pills come with a price - side effects. Clinical nutrition resolves health issues by feeding the body, not forcing function on an organ while throwing the rest of the body out of balance.
- Eclectic Techniques: Trained at Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Olejak is familiar with all the traditional manual adjusting techniques commonly used, and in addition to that, he is familiar with a number of low force techniques for patients with special needs such as osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, or degenerative conditions which do not tolerate a regular force adjustment.
- Personal Attention: In order to make a lot of money, doctors participate in as many insurance plans as possible. This translates to very busy offices where individualized treatment plans are just not possible in the 6 minutes the doctor spends with the patient. Dr. Olejak will take the time necessary to evaluate your case and provide what is required to help you get well.
- Virtuosity: Like a concert violinist, virtuosity is not mere competence. It's the extra knowledge that comes through experience and taking a different approach. Since Dr. Olejak graduated in 1989, his focus has been treating the whole person, not just the spine. It is through this holistic perspective that he renders treatment.
Angela Stritt, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac
Angela is dedicated to the service of individuals learning and to explore how to better care for themselves and each other in the course of life’s journey. She is deeply committed to enriching the art of living and dying through learning from nature and the wisdom of the body.
Angela earned her Masters of Acupuncture degree at the Tai Sophia Institute in Columbia, Maryland. Tai Sophia is an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medical School, and is the first accredited school for Acupuncture in the United States and is seen as a leader in the growing Wellness community. A Diplomate in Acupuncture, not only does Angela a Licensed Acupuncturist in Maryland as well as New York, she also is Nationally Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Angela also holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology as well as Philosophy from Towson University in Towson, Maryland and is a graduate of Baltimore School of Massage holding a National Certification in Massage Therapy (NCBTMB).
Angela recently moved to the Capital District area from Maryland, where she was an Associate at the Center for Integrative Medicine in Hagerstown, Maryland. She was deeply involved in the community and was very active spreading the benefits of Complementary Medicine with Presentations, Workshops, and Health Screenings.
A native of Tarpon Springs, FL, Angela moved to Maryland to attend Towson University. Here her interests in Acupuncture came from receiving treatment herself and personally witnessed the benefits of integrating the whole being- not just the symptoms themselves. Soon after graduation she enrolled in Tai Sophia Institute to pursue her Masters of Acupuncture. She moved to upstate New York to be closer to her two other passions: Sailing in the Summer and Skiing in the Winter!
Affiliations:
Member: AAAOM: American Associations of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Member: ASNY:
Acupuncture Society of New York
Member: AAC:
American Acupuncture Council
Member: NADA:
National Acupuncture Detoxification Association
Certifications:
Clean Needle Technique (CNT) Certified
Certification in Constitutional Facial Acupuncture Renewal™
National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) Certified
Licenses:
New York: #003709
Maryland: #Uo1563
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Jessica Perry
Jessica has been trained in the art of ear candling, and has worked with Jordan Su our licensed Acupuncturist. She has been involved in holistic therapies for eight years, working through those years as a certified nurses assistant, health care aid, and wellness manager. Witnessing the benefits of alternative therapies first hand she is experienced in many forms of alternative solutions for better health and wellness. Jessica loves to see as many people as possible have an educated choice to benefit from the therapies the Delmar Wellness Center has to offer. She looks forward to introducing and practicing ear candling to the community.
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William Schwartz LMT
Click on "Services " in the navigation bar to learn more about Delmar Massage (Licensed Massage Therapist) trained at the The Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy in Albany, NY
The Delmar Wellness Center would like to welcome William Schwartz LMT, a graduate of the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy. William is fully trained in Swedish, Medical Massage, Deep tissue, and Postural Evaluations.
Physiologically speaking, massage is excellent for you body. Not only does it stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which regulates rest, the immune system, and healing, but it also mechanically removes metabolic waste from the bodies soft tissues as well as making you feel great.
William is available:
- Monday - Thursday 11AM-8PM
- Friday 11AM-5PM
- Saturday 12PM-5PM
To schedule an appointment call
Delmar Wellness Center: Office 518-439-5077
To reach William directly: Mobile 518-366-2175
Click on the word: Massage to learn more.
Suzanne Sadonis, LMT
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Click on "Hot Stone Massage " to discover a uniquely relaxing experience Suzanne is Licensed Massage Therapist who utilizes multiple modalities to help restore her clients to wellness. She has been a Reiki master for 7 years and is a graduate from the CNW School of Massage Therapy. Her massage techniques include deep tissue, medical massage, Swedish massage, and Hot-Stone therapy to treat her clients. She also can offer Reiki therapy when planning a treatment course with a client.
"My goal is to meet each client at their level of need and to jointly formulate a treatment plan that will restore and maintain their level of wellness."
~ Suzanne
Hours and Availability:
Delmar: Tuesday:10am-12noon,2pm-6pm, or by appointment.
Wednesday:11am-5pm, or by appointment. Saturday: 8am-4pm, or by appointment.
Monday, Thursday: hours by appointment.
To schedule an appointment call:
Delmar Wellness Center at 518-439-5077
To reach Suzanne directly call 518-210-5577
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Kerry McFarland, LMT
Kerry McFarland is a New York State licensed massage therapist. She has been studying and practicing massage since 2001. After a two-year degree of study at the N.Y. College of Holistic Health, Education, and Research on Long Island, N.Y., she established a private, mobile practice in the East Hampton area of Long Island, N.Y.
Kerry utilizes a variety of Eastern and Western Art techniques to aid in de-stressing and in balancing the body. The styles of massage include Swedish, Traditional Chinese, or “Amma Therapy,” energy work called Reiki, Certified Maternity massage, Hot Stone massage and Deep Tissue. Kerry continues to grow a private practice in the Hilltowns and now an office in Delmar, N.Y. with the Delmar Wellness Center.
"My philosophy with bodywork is that each person has different needs and a unique body that I treat individually. My approach focuses on removing blockages, balancing the body, increasing functionality, and de-stressing the body."
~ Kerry McFarland, LMT
To schedule and appointment click Contact Us. For a complete list of Kerry's fees click on Professional Fees.
T. Ann Trask T. Trask is certified as a Pilates Matwork and Resist-A-Ball Instructor. T is also a Dance Instructor, Competitor, and Performer. T. owns TNT Studios offering private and group instruction in your home or office. T. is a graduate of Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. T has been dancing for over 20 years and has been a student of the Pilates Method since 1997. She became a certified Pilates Matwork instructor in 2003. T. is also a certified Resist-A-Ball Instructor and incorporates training on the ball into her Fitness and Dance classes. - To set up a personal in-home fitness consultation click here
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Tiana Maron, LMT
Tiana has worked for over 10 years in the human service field serving people with various disabilities. For the past 5 years she has worked with individuals with mental illness and drug addictions. She is looking forward to touching people's lives on a more spiritual and emotionally healing level. Touch has an amazing healing quality; physically it reduces heart rate, and blood pressure, increases circulation and can relax or stimulate depending the nervous system depending on the desired outcome. Emotionally it reduces stress and anxiety, decreases symptoms of depression and improves mental clarity. Tiana is trained in several modalities such as Swedish, Medical, Sports and Deep Tissue Massage. Tiana incorporates stretching into her bodywork to increase circulation and restore range of motion. Tiana enjoys using Shiatsu techniques also (Shiatsu meaning "finger pressure" in Eastern bodywork). In Shiatsu the client is fully clothed and generally done on a mat on the floor. It consists of finger or palm compressions and stretching to release blockages in energetic pathways called meridians.
Tiana hopes to provide a comfortable environment for her clients that will address each person's needs individually with an experience that will leave them feeling safe and rejuvenated. "And never underestimate the healing power of touch... that compassionate connection- one human being to another." ~ From Job's Body by Deane Juhan
Keri Walsh
Holistic Health Counselor (H.H.C.)
Keri Walsh is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is certified as a Holistic Health Counselor with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Keri is also working on obtaining her Master's Degree in Nutrition from Sage Graduate school. Keri is trained and experienced in many different dietary theories; including modern health issues, eastern nutrition and western nutrition. Keri also has a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in finance and management from the University of Albany. Keri decided to become a H.H.C. to fulfill her passion of helping children and adults live a more energetic healthy happy life. Her goal is to empower her clients with the tools necessary to live a balanced life by integrating nutrition with the mind, body and spirit. Keri offers individual health and nutrition counseling to adults, children & families and is a group workshop presenter. Her unique approach provides meaningful, lasting results. Keri grew up in Columbia County and currently lives in Albany. Her joys in life come from her loving family and friends. She also loves to travel and be outdoors.
Click on the words “Holistic Health Counselor " to for a complete description of Keri's offerings.
Letitia Dayer
Letitia is the co-creator of SERENA ~ A Guided Journey into the Heart of Relaxation; which is the meditation recording featured on our site. To learn more click on "Meditation "
Letitia Splain Dayer, a native of Saratoga Springs, NY, earned her BA in Design & Art Education from the University of Florida. In the years since, she has done extensive studies in media, fine art, and expressive arts as well as organizational development, psychology and spiritual studies. Letitia has worked professionally as a fine artist, designer, author, poet and media producer as well as a teacher, coach and workshop facilitator in both the private and public sectors. Early in her career, Letitia owned and operated a fine art gallery in Saratoga exhibiting her fine art as well as others' works.
A student of A Course of Miracles for 20 years and a practitioner of meditation for 30 years, Letitia co-founded weekly meditation sessions in her workplace. Today, Letitia lives on the Hudson River with her teenage daughter in the 1785 house which she lovingly restored in the early 1990's. Her commitment in life is to creativity, love and joy in community and that is the spirit she brings to every endeavor she embraces.
After more than a decade of quietly pursuing her painting and poetry, the artist is again exhibiting her original paintings and Giclee reproductions. To learn more about Letitia's visual art work, please visit LetitiaFineArt.com or write to her at letitia@LetitiaFineArt.com
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