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SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE DENTISTRY FOR ALL AGES Cosmetic Dentistry Implant Restorations Orthodontics One Hour Teeth Whitening Metal Free Restorations !-'(*&.+* !)))$2 +!# /-. +%% !,,$*0())$ +!# Victor C. Wang, D.M.D. Claudia L. Kandou, D.M.D. Herawati T. Kandou, D.D.S. www.warrennjdentist.com PREVENTION & TREATMENT OF DIGESTIVE DISEASES: • Abdominal Pain Evaluation • Acid Reflux & Ulcer Treatment • Liver Disease Treatment & Evaluating • Colon Cancer Screening • Gastrointestinal Bleeding Management • Hemorrhoid & Fissure Treatment • Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s Disease • Gallstones & Gall Bladder Disease • Pancreatic Diseases 25 Monroe Street Bridgewater, NJ (908) 231-1999 203 Towne Centre Dr. Hillsborough, NJ (908) 359-1639 1140 Stelton Rd., Suite 101 Piscataway, NJ (732) 339-8810 Stephen R. Shapiro, M.D. Jeffrey S. Unger, M.D. Surya P. Irakam, M.D., FACP, FACG Robert S. Wiesen, M.D. We specialize in Gastroenterology, which is the treatment of diseases and disorders of the digestive system or gastrointestinal (GI) tract. J-RAPHA STUDIO 143 Summit Avenue Berkeley Heights By: Tatiana Javier Soo K. Jung The human body is a power- house. It is an architectural struc- ture that requires designing, build- ing and constructing. And much like the principle form follows func- tion, our bodies heavily rely on form to create balance, movement and sustain wellbeing. No one understands this better than Soo, owner of J-RAPHA Studio. As a former professional dancer, Soo was determined to find a prac- tice that would rehabilitate her body from injuries she acquired while dancing. During her recovery, Soo began training with the founder of the BodyCode System ® Method and discovered that her pain was a result of improper mus- cle use. Last year, Soo opened J-RAPHA Studio , the first studio to offer BodyCode System ® in New Jersey. This training program has gained extensive popularity in Europe and Asia because, simply put, it works. It provides a full-body workout stemming from the core that cre- ates a more agile spine and lubri- cates the joints. Unique in method, Soo studies the mobility of her clients and responds to their needs. No session is alike because no genetic makeup is alike. She believes that move- ment is a language that deserves close attention. “[Soo] has worked with me to show me how the muscles in my body are connected and work with one another […] I always leave a session feeling very good physical- ly – freer, looser, taller, lighter, and energized,” said Lois Feldman who has completely eliminated her hip pain thanks to Soo’s training at J- RAPHA Studio . Much like a structural engineer, Soo works as a solo trainer with her clientele to improve function and enhance performance by prevent- ing injury and defeating pain through a series of stretches and exercises with the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM ® , the PEGA- SUS ® , ELVIS THE BODYKEY ® and the MASTERSTRETCH ® boots. Soo focuses on lengthening and strengthening muscles, which pro- motes stability, strength, flexibility and coordination. The use of these machines stimulates and fortifies connective tissues around the joints – paramount to healing back, hip, knee and shoulder injuries. Massages are often thought of as a luxury and a relaxing pastime, but Soo incorporates medical mas- sage whenever possible. The health benefits include reduced tension and anxiety, increased blood flow and unblocked energy flow. “Her talent is rare. She changes the way clients feel about their bodies from the inside out,” said Sharon, a close friend of Soo. Ultimately, Soo’s work at J- RAPHA is positioned to “increase awareness of this great type of exercise and massage in this com- munity so to improve the quality of lives through fitness,” said Soo who integrates practices from med- ical and reflexology massage, Shiat- su and oriental acupressure in her work. Your body. Your temple. If you treat it well it will treat you right. J- RAPHA Studio is located at 143 Summit Ave. in Berkeley Heights. Visit j-rapha.com or call 908-516 2545 for more information or if you are interested in becoming a trainer.