INTRODUCING A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON HEALTHCARE

     SAN JOSE, July 22, 2002 - In an age when healthcare is discussed in terms of "crisis" and patient care is sacrificed due to rising costs, it is hard to find exceptional care at affordable rates. Sunday, August 25th marks the grand opening of an office that hopes to reverse this trend. At Rize Healing Arts in San Jose, four women have come together to offer an effective alternative by providing concierge-style care in a beautiful and relaxing office environment. With specialties in chiropractic treatment, massage therapies and health counseling, these women provide more than pain relief, they provide a more healthy life.

     Dr. Amy Allen, D.C., Shelby Bearschild, C.M.T, Mercedes Tracy, C.M.T., and Tracy Supnet, C.M.T. recently joined their respective practices to form Rize Healing Arts. Some of the therapies they offer are trigger point therapy, chiropractic treatments, maternity massage, lymphatic drainage, ultrasound, joint mobilization, reflexology, acupressure, and Swedish/deep tissue massage to name a few. The three massage therapists in the office have over 1300 hours of training and 11 years of experience to draw from, and have an ongoing commitment to maintaining their education. Dr. Allen is continuing to expand her capabilities with a Master's degree in Ergonomics, which will allow her to counsel patients on injury prevention in the workplace. She also works to educate the public on health improvement with a monthly column in the Cambrian Times newspaper.

     Along with a dedication to well being, Rize Healing Arts has demonstrated a strong commitment to the community of San Jose. Their monthly "Survivor Night"- a free day of massage therapy, chiropractic treatment, and health counseling is devoted to caring for those who have won their battle with breast cancer. With the generous support of local businesses they create a social environment with music and refreshments, where survivors can come for a relaxing day of health improvement. "This year we raised $13,550 for the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk, and had the opportunity to walk with some amazing people who were very inspirational to us," said Shelby Bearschild, C.M.T. "This gives us another way to honor their bravery throughout the rest of the year."

     Rize Healing Arts is located at the intersection of South Bascom Ave and Woodard St. in San Jose. The opening of the clinic will last from 12 - 4 p.m. and will include live music and refreshements. For more information, please call Shelby Bearschild at (408) 371-7300 or Dr. Amy Allen at 408-559-4059.