Stay Fit to Stay Alive!
Do you ever feel the need to add
a new dimension to your life? Have you ever thought of giving your lifestyle
a whole new jumpstart?
Here at
healing●Mind●Body
institute we have developed a fitness regiment
that blends martial arts, yoga, core training, and simple self-care
exercises that can take you to a new level of fitness. This is directly
related to the five aspects of fitness: Aerobic Endurance, Muscular
Endurance, Muscular Strength, Flexibility, and Body Composition. We
call this program
moving●Mind●BodY.
Regardless of your age, whether you're a beginner or advanced, man or
woman, you too can be a part of the next generation of fitness. Let
your body and mind reach their full potential. Get rid of stress,
fatigue, and unwanted fat. Live a balanced, happy life each
and every day!
moving●Mind●BodY brings to light what other fitness regimens leave in the dark. We
can show you how to grow stronger each and every day. It's not just
another workout tape. It's a way of life.
Live a balanced, happy life each and every day!
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moving
Using an easy to follow aerobic workout, we will lead
you to new heights in this fast paced segment. By
stressing the core musculature our body will have a new
foundation and you will achieve your fitness goals.
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Mind
The goal is to be healthy. First we learn how to be fit, while
preventing injuries to our bodies. Once we are physically
and mentally at out best, then we can address adversity
with a clearer understanding.
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body
We all have the power within ourselves
to achieve better health and mindfulness. By
incorporating Yoga, Massage, Self-care, and Martial
Arts into our every day lives, we can become
healthier, happier individuals. By developing our body
we can develop our mind.
THE
INSTRUCTORS AT
healing●Mind●Body
institute
Daniel French
 Daniel
French's teaching and practice draw extensively on the ancient texts of
healing and wellness, as well as the most contemporary information
available today. He obtained a Psychology Degree with a minor in history
and East Asian studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1995. Daniel then followed this by studying bodywork at the prestigious
Chicago School of Massage Therapy, where he received his certification
as a Massage Therapist and a Holistic Health Practitioner. He has
studied the Healing Arts with the top teachers, doctors, and masters.
After becoming a Personal Trainer, and
a Reiki and Zen Shiatsu Teacher, Daniel became Yoga supervisor and
director of many yoga wellness centers. He also initiated yoga and
wellness programs for many of the doctors with whom he has worked as well
as Glen Ivy Day Spa & Xandari Day Spa, Kin Spa & Rock Spa. Daniel serves on
the Board of Advisors of the Sports Massage Therapy Institute and the
American Institute of Massage Therapy and teaching the full curriculum at
Remington College. He has over ten thousand clinical
hours performing massage; and teaches martial and healing arts across US,
Europe and Costa Rica.
Daniel
is also a World Class Martial Artist. His knowledge & training of Martial Arts is
extensive spanning over thirty years. He is
Full Instructor
of Bruce Lee's JKD and Filipino Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Shooto
and holds the black belt rank in several other martial arts. He is former
United States Mid West champion in full contact stick fighting, Vale Tudo
and Texas State Jiu Jiutsu Champion as well as former West coast regional
Director for the world renowned Progressive Fighting Systems. His resume
includes
Training F.B.I., Navy Seals, D.E.A. &
Special Forces, Police Departments.
Currently Daniel trains with the worlds top
NHB, MMA and pro athletes. Training for the
Abu Dhabi, Mundials-World Championships in Brazil and Pan American games.
Fighting and competing under Erik Paulson's Combat Submission Wrestling
team Arch Angels, in addition to the Gracie Barra academy in Orange county under Mauricio "Tinguinha" Mariano.
Believing that the general public can
benefit from the thought-provoking explorations of the holistic health
approach, he has a local cable access show highlighting the martial and
healing arts. With over 100 shows produced guests on the show include
innovative doctors, acupuncturists, martial arts masters, swamis, artists,
and teachers. Daniel has also been featured in the following magazines:
Black Belt, Filipino Martial Arts, Probe, and Self Defense for Women.
Humility,
Integrity, Commitment.
Come
join us on the path.
Education and Certifications
●Chicago School of Massage Therapy, Chicago Illinois:
650 curriculum hours; emphasis on comprehensive human anatomy and
different modalities of bodywork, Holistic health practitioner
●University of Illinois at Chicago:
Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; minor in History/East Asian Studies
Involved in student clubs and activities
●Southern California University of Health
Sciences:
Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine program
●National Certification for Massage and
Bodywork
●National Academy of Health and Fitness – Certified Personal Trainer
●American Institute of Vedic Studies – Ayurveda Specialist; 250
intensive hours
●Teaching
Experience:
Braille Institute, Orange County, California;
Chicago School of Massage Therapy; Lauterstein Conway School of Massage
Therapy, Austin, Texas;
Member of Advisory Board for American Institute of Massage Therapy and
Sports Massage Training Institute led by Dr. Hungerford, Newport Beach,
California;
Vedanta Society of Southern California.
Marisa
French
Marisa French
obtained a Degree in Foreign Languages and Business. She is the
Director of the Cultural Center at
healing●Mind●BodY
institute.
She is indeed an invaluable resource of
foreign language knowledge. (Marisa currently reads, writes & speaks Italian
her mother language- as well as teaching English, French, German,
Portuguese, & Spanish). After years of interpreting and world travels, she
became Certified
Massage Therapist, Herbologist, Nutritionist, Holistic Health
Practitioner & Physical Therapy Assistant. She has years of
medical and therapeutic experience blending pragmatic healthy solutions
for empowering people to live their fullest potential.
Marisa is Full Instructor in JKD, Kali & Grappling, & Personal
Training. Her passion has focused
on self defense training methods that illustrates confidence for the
individual. Their ability to realistically defend themselves in life
threatening situation in the street. She has spent over 15 years training
with the top teachers & masters throughout the world. She is currently
teaching seminars throughout the world in schools, corporations &
Universities.
Education and Certifications
●Degree
in Foreign Languages / PR
Degree in English and
French
●Prolog
Schule, Berlin - Germany 1997-1999
Degree of German
as Second Language and German Literature
●Universidad
de Beira Interior, Covilha - Portugal 1999-2000
Degree of Portuguese
as Second Language and Portuguese Literature
●Meridian
Institute of Massage Therapy, Los Angeles CA 2005
Massage
Therapy Degree 650 hrs curriculum
Physical Therapy
Assistant Degree with training at the "City of Angels Medical Center"
●Two
times Champion in National Swimming Competitions in Italy.
●Full Instructor in Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial
Arts and Grappling.
●Language
Proficiency: Italian (mother language), English, French, German,
Portuguese, Spanish
"Daniel has the highest level of professionalism,
motivation and dedication towards his job. A person with his
intellect and character is truly an asset to any health
profession." Dr. Sean Strelec - Back to Basics, Newport
Beach, CA
"Daniel's enthusiasm, dedication
and compassion shines through his work."
Erin O'Toole - Editor of Black Belt's Self Defense for Women magazine, Los Angeles, CA
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