Block Therapy Teachers

As life was unfolding Lesley was experiencing pain in her hands including trigger fingers and nerve damage. The chronic pain interfered with the joy and freedom of movement that made her feel so alive.

At the time she was a stone sculptor and found it increasingly painful to work for even short periods of time. None of the natural healing techniques nor the more traditional treatments were effective in reducing the inflammation or in reducing the pain. She has always been passionate about taking responsibility for her physical and mental well-being and her spiritual and personal growth. Deanna’s book found its way into Lesley’s life. Reading “Fascia Decompression: The Missing Link”, Lesley knew intuitively that her search to find a natural healing modality to get to the source of her condition had ended.

Block Therapy has become the underpinning for her own healing and proactive practice and, as a certified Block Therapy Instructor and a certified Block Therapist, she is now passionately sharing this therapy, exercise, meditative practice and way of life with others. She is grateful to be, once again, living and experiencing the joy that freedom to move without pain allows. Lesley’s purpose now centres on supporting and empowering others to create optimal health and wellbeing for body, mind and spirit in their lives as well.

I didn't come to Block Therapy because I was looking for a particular solution.

Generally speaking, I was doing ok!

I had been eating well for years, was taking high quality supplements, had been dabbling in various form of meditation and self exploration, I liked to mountain bike, hike, do yoga and I stretched on a regular basis. I was in decent enough shape and I didn't have any medical concerns to speak of.

But here is what I didn't realize.

My guts were compressed, as was most of my body. I was highly anxious with a taste for worst case scenario thinking. My spine was curved and my body was tense. My right hip and low back pain of 5 years wasn't going away, despite the temporary relief I felt from regular massage and chiropractic care. I wasn't nearly as strong, toned or flexible as I could have been. My breathing was shallow, my diaphragm was barley being used and I was shorter than I needed to be!

Yes - you read that right! I actually gained 2 cm of height in less than a year - as measured by a medical doctor! She was shocked and had to retry the measurement. I thought it was pretty neat for guy in his 40's!

Today, I help busy adults who struggle with poor digestion and unhappy bellies - bloating, pain, discomfort and constipation - find lasting relief through mindful eating, holistic nutrition and Block Therapy!

Ms. Priscilla Guzman is a successful human resources specialist and corporate events leader establishing strong benchmarks across her career. She has been distinguished and awarded as a key collaborator and project manager overseeing critical initiatives that foster the well-being of associates in one of the largest renowned organizations in the world. She is characterized for the highest level of commitment and integrity while ensuring success in each effort.

From 1986 to 2016, Priscilla worked for Caribbean Refrescos, Inc. a manufacturing subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company located in Cidra, Puerto Rico, site that produces over 30% of the world’s beverage concentrate. Through the years, she lead and collaborated in major corporate programs that impacted all associates and the surrounding community ensuring Coca-Cola’s Social Responsibility Enterprises and brand recognition, through local and global initiatives. Also, she leads the company Well-Being Program with outstanding results and establishment of best practices globally recognized.

Ms. Guzman holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Mental Health from the University of Puerto Rico. She is a Human Resources and Labor Legislation Manager certified by SUMA, Inc. and is a fluent practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming which she uses to Coach people seeking wellbeing.

Since 2018 she adopted the Block Therapy lifestyle with noticeable changes in her body size, alignment and general comfort. Creating space with the use of the Block Buddy and proper diaphragmatic breathing has given Priscilla a full recovery of her knees and hips issues due to an accident where she falls from the ceiling of her house. Her digestion and elimination has improve significantly. And her body size reduce dramatically, more than expected. When people sees her change they got stoned.  Due to the improvement of her Body, general health and well-being she is spreading this amazing practice as a Certified Block Therapy Instructor.

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Priscilla Guzmán - Semblanza

Priscilla Guzmán es una exitosa especialista en recursos humanos y líder de eventos corporativos que establece sólidos puntos de referencia en su carrera. Ha sido distinguida y premiada como colaboradora clave y gerente de proyectos que supervisa iniciativas críticas que fomentan el bienestar de los empleados en una de las organizaciones más grandes y reconocidas del mundo. Ella se caracteriza por el más alto nivel de compromiso e integridad al tiempo que garantiza el éxito en cada esfuerzo.

De 1986 a 2016, Priscilla trabajó para Caribbean Refrescos, Inc., una subsidiaria de manufactura de The Coca-Cola Company ubicada en Cidra, Puerto Rico, sitio que produce más del 30% del concentrado de bebidas del mundo. A través de los años, dirigió y colaboró en importantes programas corporativos que impactaron a todos los empleados y a la comunidad circundante, asegurando el cumplimiento de la Responsabilidad Social de Coca-Cola y el reconocimiento de la marca, a través de iniciativas locales y globales. Además, lideraba el programa de bienestar de la compañía con resultados sobresalientes y el establecimiento de mejores prácticas reconocidas a nivel mundial.

La Sra. Guzmán tiene una Licenciatura en Psicología y Salud Mental de la Universidad de Puerto Rico. Es Gerente de Recursos Humanos y Legislación Laboral certificada por SUMA, Inc. y es una practicante fluida de Programación Neuro Lingüística que utiliza para entrenar a personas que buscan bienestar.

Desde 2018 adoptó el estilo de vida Block Therapy con cambios notables en el tamaño de su cuerpo, la alineación y la comodidad general. La creación de espacio con el uso de Block Buddy y la respiración diafragmática adecuada le ha dado a Priscilla una recuperación completa de sus problemas de rodillas y caderas debido a un accidente en el que se cae del techo de su casa. Su digestión y eliminación ha mejorado significativamente. Y su tamaño corporal se redujo drásticamente. Cuando la gente ve su cambio, se asombra. Debido a la mejora de su cuerpo, la salud general y el bienestar. Debido a la mejora de su cuerpo, salud general y bienestar, ella está difundiendo esta increíble práctica como maestra certificada de terapia de bloques.

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Cathy is currently a steward of a small wellness style resort in the Adirondack Mts of northern NYS and is excited to share Block Therapy with you either online or onsite.

She a Registered Occupational Therapist, Chef and Superfoods Nutritionist. She is happy to chat and show you how Block Therapy can supercharge your holistic work and how to add this to your client offerings. 

Originally from Canada and now living in New York for the past 16 years!
Having spent the last 20+ years in the corporate fashion industry my body and mind have been slowly letting me know that it is time for a change. Block therapy came into my world a few years ago as an initial class my sister took me to. Although I thought it was fantastic, at that time I was “too busy” to take on another practice and would get back to it “later”. After years of traveling, jetlag, hauling heaving bags, working day and night, sitting at a computer for hours, and all the stress that most of us know too well…my time is now.
Always staying active I’ve had my share of exercise practices from Crossfit to Bikram Yoga to a short Triathlon phase. I’ve learned that you have to listen to your body, I’d developed many subtle injuries that manifested into chronic pain. After spending hours and dollars on physical therapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, and acupuncture, I did find some relief (all of these treatments can work well alongside Block Therapy). However, Block Therapy has embodied healing for me in an entirely different way and it’s been incredibly effective. It is not only restorative, it has increased my lung capacity, strengthens muscle I’ve ignored my entire life, taught me correct posture, and given my mind meditation space. Block Therapy has become my daily practice and lifestyle, and I’m excited to teach and share with others how they can also heal and experience the many benefits of this amazing therapy.

Valerie is a Registered Nurse, Yoga teacher, and Certified Block therapy instructor. Being in the medical field for over 35 years and frustrated by the lack of options for real healing outside a pill and a band aid, Valerie began searching for answers to chronic pain for herself and her patients. Learning about fascia as an overlooked key to health she tried various modalities like yoga and foam rolling as a means to work with fascial adhesions and pain. When she found Block Therapy the search was over. This practice is all encompassing in its ability to relieve pain, restore postural alignment, and calm the body and mind. She is now studying to be a Block Therapist and understand even more how the fascia affects our posture and health and be of more service in helping others learn and understand their bodies.