SERVICES
Marguerite has trained in numerous Healing techniques with Master Teachers all over the World. She individualizes each treatment with the most helpful methods for each client.
ACUPUNCTURE
Traditional Acupuncture includes: Acupuncture, Electro-acupuncture, Cold Laser Acupuncture (painless), Moxibustion, Cupping, and Ear needling.
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide variety of conditions. Although Western Medicine doesn't completely understand how acupuncture works, Asian cultures have thoroughly documented the patterns through which Qi (Life Energy) flows throughout the body. When the Qi is blocked, the disruptions will cause pain and illness. Stimulation of the acupoints with very fine needles releases the energy to flow properly and allows the body to heal itself naturally.
Marguerite studied at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (3 years pre-med) and New York College of Health Professions (4 years).
She is board-certified by the National (NCCAOM) and NY State Boards.
After completing her academic training Marguerite traveled through Asia for a year to continue her studies.
Her most memorable trainings were in the Hua Tho clinic with Tibetan Master Dr. Fatimah Younoos treating underserved populations, and in Shanghai Hospital of Integrated Medicine, watching Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine work side-by-side.
ENERGY TECHNIQUES
Marguerite uses a variety of Energy Techniques to create relaxation, allow treatments to go more deeply, and to align the underlying energy patterns.
Marguerite uses this work nearly every session, with many patients reporting extraordinary results. CCT uses both hands-on work and “charts” to help the body-mind heal old patterns and allow higher level patterns to emerge. Marguerite has been studying for 8 years with founder Gia Combs-Ramirez and Master Teacher Melani Marx.
Marguerite began her training in Reiki over 30 years ago, studying with Reiki Grand Master Randall Hayward in Tibet and Japan. Again her focus goes far beyond hands-on health, using Reiki to heal old patterns and establish higher-order patterns. Marguerite is also a Master Teacher of Reiki.
BODY TALK:
https://www.bodytalksystem.com/learn/bodytalk/
Body Talk is in the family of “Applied Kinesiology” Techniques, using a variety of “muscle testing” techniques to help clients access the Innate part of themselves that knows what is needed for healing. Marguerite had the opportunity to study for several years with Founder John Veltheim.
Body Talk is in the family of “Applied Kinesiology” Techniques, using a variety of “muscle testing” techniques to help clients access the Innate part of themselves that knows what is needed for healing. Marguerite had the opportunity to study for several years with Founder John Veltheim.
ANIMALS:
While Marguerite is not allowed to practice acupuncture on animals in NY State, she finds that animals respond beautifully to energy work such as Reiki and CCT. Marguerite is available for house calls to work on animals.
While Marguerite is not allowed to practice acupuncture on animals in NY State, she finds that animals respond beautifully to energy work such as Reiki and CCT. Marguerite is available for house calls to work on animals.
EXERCISE
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MASSAGE
Asian massage techniques differ from European massage with more stretching and pressure applied to the meridians and acupoints. The treatments are often done on the floor, with the practitioner using twists and bodyweight to apply pressure. It is relaxing and enjoyable. Some clients describe it as having Yoga done to you.
OHASHIATSU: http://www.ohashiatsu.org/us/
Marguerite studied this wonderful style for several years with Master Ohashi.
THAI MASSAGE: https://thaiyogacenter.com/general-information/what-is-thai-yoga/
Marguerite studied this technique over multiple trips to Thailand, in the famous Wat Pho temple.
CRANIAL SACRAL THERAPY: https://www.upledger.com/therapies/index.php
Marguerite studied this technique to gently release the bones of the cranium and pelvis with founder John Upledger.
CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE
Alongside Acupuncture, Marguerite trained in complex Chinese Herbal Medicines for 4 years.
Chinese Herbal Medicine is far more complex than the single herb, or the a-little-bit-of-everything formulations of popular American herbs.
The Chinese have been meticulously studying and recording herbal formulas for centuries. There are literally millions of case studies of intricate formulas of more than 20 herbs and how they balance and enhance each other. Sadly for the US, the majority of this vast pharmacopeia of herbal knowledge remains exclusively in Chinese. But even the bare bones of Chinese Herbal Formulas known in the West is enough to have a powerful impact.
While Marguerite really enjoys working with raw herbs, she finds patient compliance is often low because of the smell of the herbs. So Marguerite primarily recommends formulations in tablets, tinctures, and freeze-dried powders from reputable American companies, like Sun Ten and 7 Forests.
Chinese Herbal Medicine is far more complex than the single herb, or the a-little-bit-of-everything formulations of popular American herbs.
The Chinese have been meticulously studying and recording herbal formulas for centuries. There are literally millions of case studies of intricate formulas of more than 20 herbs and how they balance and enhance each other. Sadly for the US, the majority of this vast pharmacopeia of herbal knowledge remains exclusively in Chinese. But even the bare bones of Chinese Herbal Formulas known in the West is enough to have a powerful impact.
While Marguerite really enjoys working with raw herbs, she finds patient compliance is often low because of the smell of the herbs. So Marguerite primarily recommends formulations in tablets, tinctures, and freeze-dried powders from reputable American companies, like Sun Ten and 7 Forests.
NUTRITION
Marguerite began studying Nutrition with an amazing woman, Adele Cottrel, in the early 1980s. Adele sparked her interest in the connection between food and health, long before such studies were popular. Adele also introduced her to Applied Kinesiology, as a simple way to check for food allergies.
Marguerite has spent years trying various food lifestyles such as Macrobiotic (Kushi Institute), Vegan, Raw & Living Foods (Ann Wigmore Institute). She frankly struggles with her emotional desire to be vegetarian, and her body's inescapably better health with animal protein.
When advising clients about nutrition Marguerite doesn't hold rigidly to any one philosophy. Every person needs a different balance depending on genetics, lifestyle, and their current challenges. Instead, Marguerite likes to help guide clients to what feels best in their own bodies.
OTHER PASSIONS
Marguerite has traveled the world with boundless curiosity, seeking teachers of great understanding wherever she goes.
Marguerite is forever grateful to her mother, Elizabeth Preston Shinouda, who always supported her in finding her own unique way. When at a young age, Marguerite put aside Nancy Drew in favor of reading Edgar Cayce, and lost interest in Barbies in favor of Astronomy and Star Trek, Elizabeth always fed her curiosity.
Marguerite's father, “Al” Shinouda, also contributed accidentally to Marguerite's passion to understand worlds beyond the physical. He left Marguerite with his sister in Egypt for 3 years, hoping she would learn more traditional and ladylike values. However, Marguerite's Aunt Esan was a Coptic nun, and took Marguerite to live in Deir El-Mualaq monastery/convent for long stretches. This convent is unique in Egypt, as it is reputed to be the place the Holy Family went, when they fled into the desert. It has a Lourdes-like healing spring, and every year hundreds of pilgrims walk through the desert to come there to pray and be healed. Marguerite personally witnessed dozens of miracles.
Upon finding his daughter now wished to become a nun, Operation Make Marguerite a Lady was deemed a failure (although an argument could be made that it was hyper-successful), and Marguerite was brought back to the US. While it is difficult to hold on to that level of intensity in everyday modern life, having been witness to miraculous healings is something that stays forever in Marguerite's awareness.
Marguerite also thanks Ruth Hetzel for introducing her to Yoga, Feldenkrais, Vegetarianism and a deep friendship.
Marguerite learned of Rebirthing and Traegar and now ACCESS from her dear brilliant friend, Jann Thomas.
Marguerite considers herself greatly blessed to have studied Reiki, the Ascended Masters, and much, much more with Grand Master Randall Hayward (pictured below). They still enjoy friendship over the miles and years.
Marguerite has learned a “Passion for the Possible” with the brilliant innovator of the human potential movement, Jean Houston, and her amazing cadre of friends. She has enjoyed over 25 years of Jean's Mystery Schools and Social Artistry Movement.
Marguerite's great spiritual influence is Neem Karoli Baba, via Ram Dass and SrutiRam. Maharaji's teachings are quiet and deep, with such core teachings as, “If you want to know God, Serve People.”
She also has been blessed with the opportunity to be in meditation and service with Karunamayi, a living saint from India.
Bo Lozoff, the Prison-Ashram Project, and the Alternatives to Violence Project were deeply impactful for Marguerite, volunteering to teach meditation and life skills to prison inmates. Bo's book, “We're All Doing Time,” is a deep and simple primer on the inner journey.
Kirtan devotional singing is Marguerite's great joy over the last 30 years. She is blessed to have great “wallahs” to share the joy within her everyday life, such as SrutiRam and Arundhati and Vayu, having the opportunity to be in the chorus on their cd's. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIp_lrpJ9WQ
Marguerite's great spiritual influence is Neem Karoli Baba, via Ram Dass and SrutiRam. Maharaji's teachings are quiet and deep, with such core teachings as, “If you want to know God, Serve People.”
She also has been blessed with the opportunity to be in meditation and service with Karunamayi, a living saint from India.
Bo Lozoff, the Prison-Ashram Project, and the Alternatives to Violence Project were deeply impactful for Marguerite, volunteering to teach meditation and life skills to prison inmates. Bo's book, “We're All Doing Time,” is a deep and simple primer on the inner journey.
Kirtan devotional singing is Marguerite's great joy over the last 30 years. She is blessed to have great “wallahs” to share the joy within her everyday life, such as SrutiRam and Arundhati and Vayu, having the opportunity to be in the chorus on their cd's. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIp_lrpJ9WQ
Being rescued by dogs is Marguerite's current passion. Mo the dog has been a great teacher; allowing her to participate in his healing restored her confidence. They teach her great lessons such as “You are worthy of love, always,” and “Say it once, and mean it,” and “Saying 'no' with love.”
One of Marguerite's current favorite teachers is Abraham-Hicks, teaching people how to align with their dreams. Here's a piece about humor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7Ivp6fPQn4
Marguerite is grateful to Peter Lichtenstein for reawakening her passion for traditional acupuncture, and showing her what a successful healing practice can look like.
Marguerite is excited to be opening a new location in Highland very soon. There is a beautiful teaching space where Marguerite looks forward to bringing classes in Reiki, Applied Kinesiology, and much more.
