Hello! Welcome to True Blue Healing Arts Massage Therapy!
My name is Janine Matus and I am a Licensed Massage Therapist.
I am originally from Munich Germany, where I studied to become a massage therapist. There, I worked at the Bogenhausen Hospital, with patients who were recovering from joint replacement surgeries, sport injuries, strokes, as well as other ailments. As an active member of the hospital based treatment team, I was relied upon, through massage therapy, to assist my patients with pain management, postoperative rehabilitation and a variety of circulatory issues.
I worked at a high end, local spa. Recognizing the benefits of massage therapy are broader than just the relaxing services offered in a spa setting, I established True Blue Healing Arts Massage Therapy to be best able to assist my clients holistically, in a health focused manner.
I believe in the mind-body-soul connection and the importance of balancing and nurturing the whole self. Treating the body as a whole isn’t limited to just the physical aspect but also our emotional and spiritual well-being.
Call today to schedule your appointment and be ‘True Blue’ to your mind, body and soul and achieve a healthier, happier YOU!
Services
Every ‘body’ is unique and has it’s own individual needs. At ‘True Blue’ a combination of different modalities is used to gently facilitate the release of blockages, stress reduction, pain relief and relaxation.
Each session is customized and an integration of Swedish massage , Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Orthopedic Massage, Reflexology as well as aromatherapy is applied based on your individual needs.
First time client special – 60 min $65
60 Min $80
90 Min $110
120 Min $140
This is a cat-friendly establishment. Buddy and Blitz would like you to be aware of this in case of allergies.
Located in the heart of shadyside, right above Hennes Jewerly
I won’t be able to answer the phone during a session so please feel free to leave me a message or contact me through here
Smooke Chiropractic
DR. JOEL SMOOKE
Smooke Chiropractic Clinic
828 Hazelwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Contact Information
(412) 422-4321
“As a Chiropractor, I believe in the whole body approach involving care and especially prevention to eliminate the need for acute care.” – Dr. Smooke
Smooke Chiropractic has been operating from its Squirrel Hill/Greenfield location in Pittsburgh,PA for 29 years.
For a city that loves it’s sports, certainly a debt of gratitude is called for in regards to Dr. Smooke, as he took care of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 15 years! In a sport where injuries can be common, and optimum care of the body is vital for players to stay healthy, one can only imagine Dr. Smooke’s contribution to the team.
Dr. Smooke became interested in Chiropractic through personal circumstances. After college, Dr. Smooke experienced a brachial plexus injury which affects the neck, shoulder, and arm, and because of this injury, he was unable to attend to his livelihood and daily tasks he had been able to do prior. After seeking help through several more “conventional” avenues and not getting the results he needed, he decided to see a Chiropractor. After seeing the Chiropractor twice, Dr. Smooke says he experienced no more trouble from his injury.
Dr. Smooke’s own chiropractor saw how much interest and experience he had in sports, sports injuries, physical education, and maintaining a healthy body, that he encouraged Dr. Smooke to become one himself!
Dr. Smooke believes that everyone can benefit from at least an evaluation as part of their overall health maintenance. Certainly, anyone could benefit as well from the nutritional guidance and knowledge of the musculoskeletal problems of the body in which Chiropractors specialize.
When to see a Chiropractor beyond an evaluation:
Experiencing chronic or acute pain, Muscle Spasms, Joint Problems and especially issues with the spine, Dr.Smooke recommends an additional evaluation. Dr. Smooke’s expertise is not limited because of his specializing in sports injuries, he deals with the body in full. Additionally, he specializes in nutrition and vitamin therapy and supplements.
Dr. Smooke does accept all types of insurance, though not all insurance providers will cover the visit. Dr. Smooke is very willing to work with clients who may have insurance coverage issues, and those who may be in times of financial difficulty and can work on a cash basis as well.
Smooke Chiropractic Clinic
828 Hazelwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Contact Information
(412) 422-4321
Smooke Chiropractic is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for walk ins, and Tuesday and Thursdays by appointment only
Bridges for Peace
Bridges For Peace: Christians supporting Israel and building relationships between Christians and Jews in Israel and around the world.
Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘I am zealous for Zion with great zeal; With great fervor I am zealous for her.’
Zechariah 8:2
Mission Statement
Bridges for Peace: Christians supporting Israel and building relationships between Christians and Jews in Israel and around the world.
Expanded Vision
It is our desire to see Christians and Jews working side by side for better understanding and a more secure Israel.
Founded in 1976, Bridges for Peace seeks to be a ministry of hope and reconciliation. Through programs both in Israel and worldwide, we are giving Christians the opportunity to actively express their biblical responsibility before God to be faithful to Israel and the Jewish community.
For too long, Christians have been silent. For too long, the Jewish community has had to fight its battles alone. It is time Christian individuals and congregations speak up for the people who gave us the Bible.
We are committed to the following goals:
•To encourage meaningful and supportive relationships between Christians and Jews in Israel and around the world.
•To educate and equip Christians to identify with Israel, the Jewish people and the biblical/Hebraic foundations of our Christian faith.
•To bless Israel and the Jewish people in Israel and worldwide, through practical assistance, volunteer service and prayer.
•To communicate Christian perspectives to the attention of Israeli leaders and the Jewish community-at-large.
•To counter anti-Semitism worldwide and support Israel’s divine God-given right to exist in her God-given land.
We are accomplishing this through a variety of programs:
•Dispatch from Jerusalem: A bi-monthly publication with pertinent and positive news from Israel and informative insights into the hopes and aspirations of the Israeli people, all in a prophetic context.
•Israel Teaching Letter: Monthly in-depth studies bringing to light the fuller meanings of biblical concepts from the Hebraic roots of the Scriptures.
•Israel Prayer Update: Weekly e-mail update with prayer focus. Click here to subscribe.
•Chai Night Prayer and Study Groups: A monthly intercessory prayer program sponsored by individuals and churches around the world who desire to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem”.
•Bridge-Building Projects: Promote better Christian-Jewish understanding and support for Israel on the local and regional level around the world. Projects such as Hebrew classes, film series, Israel Awareness Programs, speakers bureau and study seminars are offered.
•Operation Ezra: A vital social assistance program providing a channel of practical help to a variety of worthy projects in Israel utilizing cash contributions and gifts-in-kind from Christians to bless Israel. Through our Food Bank, food gifts are channeled to help Israel’s needy. Currently we are assisting Jewish immigrants to Israel, Israel’s elderly and poor from many communities.
•Project Rescue/Project Tikvah (Hope): These programs help the poorest Jews, from the countries of the Diaspora. Project Rescue helps prepare many to immigrate to Israel. Without our help, most would find the cost of passports, visas, ground transportation, lodging, etc., out of their reach. Project Tikvah helps sustain the elderly and the sick who cannot make aliyah (immigrate to Israel).
•Short Term and Long Term Service: This is a wonderful opportunity for Christians to serve Israel’s poor and new immigrants through our Jerusalem and Karmiel Assistance Centers and our International Headquarters in Jerusalem. Volunteers use their skills in the Land of the Bible and help to build sincere relationship through practical expressions of love and support.
•Bible Study Tours in Israel: Bridges for Peace provides a variety of travel opportunities and lectures to help you or your tour group gain a deeper understanding of Israel, the Jewish people and the Jewish roots of our Christian faith in light of the Bible, history, archaeology, and current events. An extensive pre-travel study manual is a part of all BFP tours and is also available to individuals or tour groups coming to Israel.
We are also available to help you plan activities in your area. When you come to Israel, we would like to meet you or speak to your group. Please contact us in advance to visit our International Headquarters in Jerusalem. Phone: +972-2-624-5004, Fax: +972-2-624-6622
We invite you to join us in a practical expression of this desire to bless Israel by becoming an active Bridge-builder and participating in fulfilling biblical prophecy through the vital and important work of Bridges for Peace.
•He created heaven and He created earth. (Gen. 1:1)
•Therefore, both heaven and earth belong to Him. (Gen. 2:1)
•He created man and He created woman and He set them in the center of His delight. (Gen. 2:15–24)
•The man and the woman disobeyed God. As the result of their disobedience, they, their offspring and all of humanity became separated from God. (Gen. 2:16–17; Gen. 3)
•Immediately, God set plans in motion to redeem His greatest creation, mankind, to Himself again. (Gen. 3:15)
•Many generations passed before God chose a man He loved to carry a very heavy blessing.
•He commanded Abraham to leave his home and to go to a place He would show Him. (Gen. 12:1)
•The Land given to him would be for him and his children and his children’s children for all generations. (Gen. 12:7; Gen. 13:14–15)
•By God’s design this everlasting covenant was passed on to Abraham’s son, Isaac, and to Isaac’s son, Jacob. (Gen. 17:19, 21; Gen. 27:28–29)
•God changed Jacob’s name to Israel. (Gen. 35:10)
•From Israel came 12 sons, and from those 12 sons children as numerous as the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. (Gen. 46:8–34)
•These sons and daughters became a nation of people—Israel. (Exod. 1:6)
•The people and the Land of Israel exist for God’s glory! (Ezek. 36:22)
•God spoke to the prophets of old concerning the Gentile nations of the world.
•He said we would rebuild ancient ruins. (Isa. 58:12)
•He said we would comfort them when they mourn. (Isa. 40:1)
•He said we would carry them home in our arms. (Isa. 49:22)
•He set us as watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem.
•We are intercessors who will not cease to pray night or day until Jerusalem shines forth in brilliance and is the praise of the earth.(Isaiah 62:6–7)
•He said we would be blessed if we bless the children of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel (Jacob).
•He said we would be cursed if we curse them. (Gen. 12:3)
•As a generation of Christians worldwide, a global movement appointed by God we stand with the Israel of God, as a testament to the God of Israel!
Louson Drums
Louson Drums is a custom drum company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We create custom drum kits, cajóns, and percussion instruments
412-501-3786
Our goal is to fit musician to instrument. As a small company, we can devote individual attention to your custom drum building requests, whether you want a full drum kit, bass drum or custom cajón.
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“Louson Drums is an LLC with three current members: myself, my father Ed Cashman, and my friend Louis Maione. We were founded in May of 2015. we started in Pittsburgh.” – Carson Cashman
“Our workshop is located in Turtle Creek just outside Pittsburgh, but it isn’t open to the public. We are beginning to think about moving into a retail store location and hope to take the plunge sometime in 2019.“
“We make both the small CajonTab as well as full size cajon drums. We also make foot tambourines, which can go over the end of your shoe to give your foot tap a cymbal sound. We also make small wooden shakers and wooden click castanets. These can either go onto our snare bar to create an extra click sound, or another hard bodied instrument like a guitar.“
Like many musical instruments, the cajon drum has a rich history. Although there are no definitive documents stating when the first actual cajon drum was played, historians typically point to the African people from Central and Western Africa living under slavery in18th century Peru as the drums originators. There is some controversy over whether the first new world cajon drums were adaptations of African box drums or an instrument of necessity to evade colonial bans on slaves owning musical instruments. In fact the word “cajon” simply means “box” or “drawer”.
Cajon drums grew in popularity throughout South America and the Caribbean through the 19th century. In the 20th century, cajon drums were introduced to Spanish Flamenco music and have thrived as a natural complement to the style.
“I think the instrument is becoming popular in America due to increased awareness thanks to our connected internet culture. Many people I see at craft shows have seen or heard of a cajon drum, even if they don’t know what its called yet. I think this wasn’t the case 20 or 30 years ago in America.“
“We believe a more mobile life is an enriched life. Our instruments are meant to be enjoyed wherever you are, not left behind in a studio.The CajonTab represents freedom of movement and expression.”
“We make custom CajonTabs. We can customize the wood, the size, the tapa material (face of the drum), etc. “
“In 2015 we made a few full drum kits but switched to building cajon drums, mostly because they were accessible instruments to make in a small home workshop. The cajon drums were a hit at local craft shows around Pittsburgh, so we started experimenting with cajon designs and thought it would be fun to make a super portable variation. Our first “CajonTab” drums were selling in the summer of 2015.“
“There are a million benefits to drumming. Its crazy! In particular, hand drumming and drum circles are incredibly therapeutic. They build community and solidarity as we work together to build the rhythm. The act of hand drumming can be like a meditation, as the space between beats can clear the mind of its racing thoughts and allow the participant to exist in the moment. I often will begin my day with a 10-20 minute solo hand drumming session. There are tons of studies out there, especially in the music therapy space, about how drumming can be useful for treating PTSD and other stress related ailments.“
“We first learned about Music Therapy from a customer at a craft show in the summer of 2016. We went to the American Music Therapy Associations national convention at that customers recommendation, which was in Sandusky Ohio that year. We sold a ton of drums and the MT-BC’s (music therapist, board certified) there were extremely positive and encouraging to us. They told us our drums were really great options for them, since they often need to travel with instruments and the small size was very convenient. They also liked that the drums are intuitive and easy to play without training. And no sticks to worry about!“
“Through starting the business and interacting with hundreds of customers of our drums, I’ve learned a lot about how people use percussion instruments. Some people use a hand drum to jam with friends. Some use it for public performance. Others might use it in a clinical practice like Music Therapy. The thing they all have in common is that they are using musical instruments and music to enrich their lives or the lives of those around them“.
“I didn’t realize when we set out to create a percussion company in 2015 that we were putting so much good into the world. I get fan mail fairly regularly and its really pretty touching! People share with me how much they love the drum and how they’re using it“.
“Often it’s a product being sent as a gift to someone far, far away. Sometimes they want to tell me about how they couldn’t play drums anymore because of a physical disability and our drums are small enough for them to play again. Each time I read one of these letters, I’m reminded that building drums is more than just a business. Its a contribution to the health and happiness of our fellow human beings“.
The catalog of products Louson Drums makes and sells can be found by clicking on the link below:
Interested in a custom CajonTab? No problem! Contact us today and tell us your drum idea. We’ll work with you to design the drum for you. If you are a retailer or wholesaler, please fill out the contact form to request a price sheet. You may also reach us by phone at 412-501-3786. Thank you for your interest in Louson Drums!
Global Market Retail is a specialty gift store featuring favorites like authentic Moroccan decor (furniture and lamps)fashion jewelry, musicals instruments and exotic items from around the world.
Our goal is to provide you with a superb shopping experience by distributing positive energy through the beautiful pieces we have in our store.
Thanks,
Mostafa Hnadi
Above and below: Mostafa in Fez at Old Medina.
Mostafa grew up in a small city in Morocco called Sefrou. After graduating from law school in Fez. He went to Casablanca and worked there for 3 years with one of the biggest companies in the country at the juridical department. His field was criminal law.
He came to Pittsburgh almost twenty years ago, planning to get his Ph.D. in the same major. It didn’t work out for him for personal reasons.
Instead he went to work for a company for nine years, selling artifacts from around the world before doing it for his own business. He sees throughout the world in selling artifacts always a love for the job, history and culture reflected in them.
Old Medina is one of the oldest cities in Morocco, where lays lots of unique items and where most of the crafters have their shops.
Come visit us at 2016 Murray Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa 15217 ( Squirell Hill area)
We are located at 2016 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (Squirrel Hill area)
Handcrafted and hand-picked. We carefully select only fine quality merchandise. Each piece passes quality control before reaching the end customer. You can find on, our shelves a wide variety of home decor items, jewelry, and musicals. I
Global Market Retail is a specialty gift store featuring favorites like authentic Moroccan Decor ( furniture and lamps), fashion jewelry, musical instruments and exotic items from around the world.
Our goal is to provide you with a superb shopping experience by distributing positive energy through the beautiful pieces we have in our store.
Come visit us to see what we mean when we say. “It’s like a trip around the world…”
National Children’s Campaign is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization to serve as a catalyst to inspire, encourage and empower to make America’s children & youth a national priority by promoting health, education, safety, economic & environmental security through the power of strategic media and internet partnerships, experts, business and community leaders, celebrity spokespeople and grassroots effort. We do not endorse candidates or lobby.
Shannon Watts
Snapshot:
Child abuse crosses all socioeconomic and educational levels, religions, ethnic and cultural groups.
Child Abuse and Neglect happens every 47 seconds in America.
The average length of stay for a child in foster care is 19 months.
Child abuse reports involved 7.5 million children.
142,301 children received foster care services.
Annual estimate: 1,720 children died from abuse and neglect in 2017.
Almost five children die every day from child abuse.
Seventy-two (71.8%) percent of all child fatalities were younger than 3 years old.
Child abuse crosses all socioeconomic and educational levels, religions, ethnic and cultural groups.
Addressing today’s youth.
Youth taking the lead.
Child Abuse & Neglect
In America, we have 7.5 million reports of child abuse a year. Child abuse crosses all socioeconomic and educational levels, religions, ethnic and cultural groups and happens every 47 seconds.
The National Children’s Campaign is a nonpartisan organization that advocates for policies that improve the environment. We work to protect all children from across the country from environmental hazards. Children from low-income communities and communities of color often have greater exposures of pollutions, higher contaminants and more illnesses such as asthma directly due to poverty or structural racism. We work with elected officials, educators, business leaders and other organizations who are willing to join us in our fight for a healthy environment and combat climate change.
Health
In the United States 95 percent of children have access to health insurance coverage through employer-based insurance and government-run programs like Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Affordable Care (ACA). However, the amount of health coverage varies by state. We need our political leaders to commit to investing more resources to ensure every child is covered care and focus on creating a more efficient and effective coordinated care model.
The National Children’s Campaign believes that every child should have an opportunity to a public education system where children can reach their full potential regardless of race, social-economic status or disabilities. This means that all of America’s children have access to high-quality schools and teachers. All children should be assured freedom from discrimination and assured full-bodied enforcement of our nation’s education law and civil rights.
Children who are in foster care, homeless or returning from juvenile detentions must also be given additional attention with regards to their educational needs. We work with policymakers to push for early, high-quality childhood education regardless of race, gender or family outcome that builds a strong foundation for their lives.
Abuse and neglect take a long-term physical and emotional toll on affected children, their families, and the communities in which they live. The National Children’s Campaigns believe all children deserve a great childhood. We work to inform policymakers to create and advance the best chances for kids to grow up in a safe, secure and nurturing home and shape their chances for a successful adult life.
Since the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, hundreds of thousands of children have been injured or killed by guns. These tragic events are catastrophic for victims, traumatizing for loved ones, and devastating for entire communities. These shootings are incredibly preventable, yet for years the solution has been “thoughts and prayers.” We work to demand elected officials protect children not guns by advocating for common-sense gun safety and gun violence prevention measures.
The harm of childhood poverty can last a lifetime. Childhood poverty puts children at risk for intergenerational cycle of poverty due to the risk of homelessness, hunger and jeopardizing education and health. We need to create the political will to address and create initiatives and policies to address, reduce and ultimately eradicate childhood poverty.
Child Immigration
Nearly one-quarter of all children in the United States are children of immigrant families. It is critical to the prosperity of our nation that the well-being and health of these children are of utmost importance. Immigrant children are more likely to live in low-income families, experience food insecurity and lack healthcare insurance especially those who have at least one parent that is unauthorized.
Additionally, programs and policies that often safeguard vulnerable children create obstacles to immigrant children. Issues of cultural competency, immigration status, and immigration enforcement measures threaten to undermine the safety and well-being of immigrant children.
LGBTQ+ youth face a unique set of challenges that their non-LGBTQ+ peers simply do not have to deal with. In addition to discrimination stemming from their LGBTQ+ identities, LGBTQ+ youth of color may also encounter racism and discrimination that can further complicate their ability to express and explore their identities. In recent years, LGBTQ+ Americans have made great progress toward equality and inclusion in public opinion and under the law. However, LGBTQ+ people are still are a long way from being fully equal.
Kimberly Gutzler has a passion for working on behalf of America’s children and youth. She has devoted her life to uplifting and being a voice for those often unrepresented and voiceless… America’s youngest citizens. She has spent her career working for nonprofits and in government relations. Early on, with both academic and research credentials in child development, she gained firsthand experience with the confluence of practice and policy while working with children living in group homes in the custody of the state.
John Norton
John Norton has worked in public relations mostly with a focus on non-profit legislative and regulatory advocacy communications. Being the son of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, John has always been involved in politics and is passionate about progressive issues. In fact, his initial foray in public relations was from 2002 to 2003 where he worked in the press shop at the Democratic National Committee. Prior to the 2004 Presidential Election, John worked with Kimberly Gutzler for the first time on a bus tour called Kids for a Stronger.
Devin Del Palacio
Devin Del Palacio is a member of the Governing Board of the Tolleson Union High School District, covering the cities of Tolleson, Avondale, and Phoenix, Arizona. Devin was raised by a single mother, and due to financial situations, attended 8 different public schools while growing up. He was taught the value of hard work from a young age and raised to take positive action in his community. Seeking the opportunity to give back, Devin became a Community Organizer in 2012, working for the next few years to empower and register 34,000 minority voters in South and West Phoenix.
Natalie Mebane
Natalie Mebane is the Policy Director at Sierra Club (National) and serves as an Adult Mentor and on the Board of Zero Hour & Power Shift. Natalie received training in grassroots organizing and political advocacy from Wellstone Action. As a grassroots organizer, she developed, led and implemented campaigns with communities, to work with the local, state and federal government on coal-fired power plants, climate legislation, and clean energy. Then Natalie decided to leverage her grassroots organizing skills to influence national lawmakers by becoming a lobbyist.
Today, she works to influence our federal government to phase out fossil fuels and transition to an economy run by 100 percent clean and renewable energy. She works with youth across the country to build a powerful and inclusive movement of activists leading the way to a just and sustainable future.
Executive Youth Director
Jonah Gottlieb
Jonah Gottlieb, a 17-year old from Petaluma, California, is a rising senior at Credo High School. He has worked with Congressman Mike Thompson (Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force), March For Our Lives, and the Brady Campaign to create a gun violence-free country for all students and Americans. As a captain for One Planet Living, Jonah works to create a world in which it is easy, attractive and affordable for all to enjoy happy, healthy lives within the natural limits of our planet. Jonah is the Co-Founder and President of Global Awareness, an organization aimed at increasing youth political involvement and educating the next generation of American voters. He is the treasurer of his school’s student council and the Digital Media Intern for Rep. Thompson.