Balanced Bodyworks
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The Balanced Bodyworks Team |
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Stephen Tortorello |
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Certified Structural Integration Practitioner / Licensened Massage Therapist |
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After working in the corporate world for 6 years, Stephen knew that something had to change. Because each day had become a cycle of endless calculations, phone calls, and e-mails, he began feeling passive in his own life, often times neglecting to take ample time to rejuvenate and heal himself. After some self-evaluation and deliberation, he decided to become an active participant in his career and life by enrolling in a massage therapy program at The Institute for Therapeutic Massage in Pompton Lakes, NJ. Inspired by an improved sense of well-being and positivity, Stephen also earned a certification as a personal trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He graduated from the School of Integrative Therapies in June 2006 where he developed his skills in Structural Integration. Recently, he became certified in orthopedic massage from the Orthopedic Massage Education and Research Institute and has furthered his skills in structural integration by studying visceral manipulation with Liz Gaggini. Delving further into the body, he has also completed a six day intensive on cadaver dissection. He teaches swedish massage, medical massage, and anatomy and physiology for the Institute for Therapeutic Massage. He is dedicated to bringing health and wellness to others. Stephen co-founded Balanced Bodyworks, LLC with his wife Anelyn. Together, they are working to create a business founded on the belief that a healthy life is a balanced life. They strive to educate their minds, stimulate their bodies, and nurture their spirits both in their careers and in their lives. |
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Anelyn earned bachelor degrees in Biology and Philosophy from the University of Scranton. After some years in the science industry, she recognized the importance of maintaining a peaceful yet focused outlook in an often stressful and chaotic environment, prompting her to pursue studies that promote lifelong well-being.
Anelyn is a certified 500-hour yoga instructor in the Kripalu tradition, which celebrates the body's return to balance by increasing awareness and the awakening of prana (breath/lifeforce). She has been working in the biotech industry for the last eight years, and has personally witnessed how yoga can reduce stress, improve concentration, and foster a sense of peacefulness in an often competitive, chaotic environment. Through a compassionate approach and creative posture and breath sequencing, she encourages her students to observe their own self-discoveries without judgment.
