health/beauty featured items

Two hours of continuous massage

Donated by Sarah Reid

Sarah Reid is a Swedish and deep-tissue massage therapist with over 12 years of experience.  She has worked in medical centers as well as spas.  In addition, she has done advanced studies in myofascial release technique, caraniosacral therapy, reflexology, and neuromuscular massage technique.

Item #500

Estimated value $200

One seated massage

Donated by Take Time Relaxation Center on Greenwood Ave. in Bethel

Have a ten-minute massage, given by the skillful massage therapists at the Take Time Relaxation Center.

Item #501

Estimated value $12

Bright Smile - Professional Teeth Whitening

Donated by Anthony T Festa D.D.S.

116 South Ave.

New Canaan, CT 06840

The Brite Smile Teeth Whitening is a gel used with a light, the procedure takes 1 1/2 hours in office.

Item #502

Estimated value $655

Fitness Consultation

Donated by Shannon Craley, Excersice Physiologist

One hour of fitness consultation at top bidders home.

Item #503

Estimated value $85

Kokoro Spa - Bringing Balance

Donated by Linda Shreve and Deanna Galanis

'The Kokoro Spa "Balance" Spa party package gives each participant a 30 minute table massage, and a 30 minute facial.  Our practitioners have years of experience, and we feature Jurlique,a wonderful organic skin care product. Kokoro Spa provides music, robes and slippers for the event, and will work with the host or hostess for party planning.  Top bidder will need to provide a tip for the practitioners, which is usually 18% of the total or $ 86.40 for this event. - More people can be added to the party for an additional fee.  We appreciate the opportunity to donate to the Redding Rebuilds project.

Item #504

Estimated value: $480 or $120 per person

Yoga

Donated by Laurie Mayper

One private yoga session or series of 6 group classes.  Reduce stress as you develop strength, flexibility and balance in a non-competitive environment.

Item #505

Estimated value: $100

Acupuncture/Traditional Chinese Medicine Consultation

Donated by Jacques Depardieu, MSOM, LAc

1 Hour consultation.  Jacques Depardieu is national board certified in acupuncture and Chinese pharmacology. As director at Center for Integrative Chinese Medicine in Darien, CT, Jacques utilizes acupuncture, acupressure, Chinese herbology, healing diet and Qigong therapy to treat a wide range of disorders and illness. He specializes in women’s health and fertility.   Jacques holds a BA in Philosophy from Colgate University, a Master’s of Science in Acupuncture and Master’s of Oriental Medicine from Tri-State College of Acupuncture. He is licensed in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. Jacques studied the healing effects of Qigong in Shanghai, China, with noted Qigong and Tai Chi masters.   He received his certificate in Qigong Meridian Therapy from Hubei Medical College (Hubei, China) and the American Taoist Healing Center.  Jacques received a unique and authentic form of Taoist training in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in his on-going studies with Master Nan Lu, a noted doctor, author and master of TCM.

Item #506

Estimated value: $165

Opalescence At-Home Teeth Whitening

Donated by Jay M. Seewald, DDS

Opalescence take home bleaching offers a refreshing tooth whitening system.  Your tooth structure remains unchanged.   Dr. Jay Seewald, DDS, has been living and practicing in town for many years.  His office is located in Station Place in West Redding.

Item #507

Estimated value: $450