| JANUARY |

Pellegrino Insider

“In whatever sense this year is a new year for you, may the moment find you eager and unafraid, ready to take it by the hand with joy and gratitude.”
― Howard Thurman

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2023! In this newsletter:

• We Appreciate You: A Thank You to Our Patients

• A Look Back at 2022

• Lifestyle Tip of the Month

• What Our Patients Are Saying

• January Events: Food Changes Everything on 1/28 & Group Sound Bath Journey on 1/29

• Nominate Us: Chronogrammies & Best of Hudson Valley

• Blog Rewind: Practice 3 Principles of Self-Love

• Reminders for the New Year

• A Look Ahead

Dear patients,

We'd like to take the start of this new year as an opportunity to pause and reflect on the journey that has brought us to where we are today, and to show our appreciation to those who have helped us. What comes to mind is an abundance of gratitude for our devoted patients.

It's not unusual for our patients to go out of their way to say "thank you" in unique ways, whether it's through a heartfelt testimonial, an award nomination, bringing in something delicious for us to eat, or simply saying "thank you" in person. Our patients never cease to amaze us with their kindness, gratitude and devotion. We want you to know that these acts of generosity and love do not go unnoticed.

Our practice is strong because of the loyalty of patients like you.

Thank you for continuing to entrust us as your health & healing professionals. We want you all to know that we hold your support, generosity and kindness very close to our hearts. We look forward to continuing our wonderful relationships with you all, and continuing to make your patient experiences go beyond your expectations.

Thank you for you trust and most importantly, for choosing us.

With Gratitude,

Christine Pellegrino, M.S., L.Ac & the Pellegrino Healing Center Team

We can hardly believe that another year has come and gone! This past year has been quite a journey for us. Here's a trip back through 2022, and all that we accomplished.

We couldn't have done it without you!

• We Opened Our New Space: A dream became a reality with the purchase of the building next door. Our beautiful renovations and re-allocation of space have been put to great use since the completion of renovations in July. We hope that our patients that have their visits in “Building A” find it to be a restorative and calming place for healing.

•  We Grew Our Team: Sharon Zeiss, M.S., L.Ac, (Acupuncturist), Ashley Castellana, LE (Esthetician), Jessica Baez-Romano (Patient Care Coordinator, Therapy Assistant), Danielle Passineau (Billing Specialist) Barbra Skutzka (Patient Care Coordinator), Kali Smolinski (Patient Care Coordinator, Therapy Assistant) Anne Wing (Patient Care Coordinator).

• We Launched New Services: Integrative Nurse Coaching Consultations, Ozone Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Herbal Medicine, Facial Rejuvenation, Deluxe Massage & Facial , "The Works" Custom Facial, Dermaplaning Facial

• We Turned Four Years Old: August of 2022 marked our fourth year in business in Hyde Park and we feel like we are just getting started. Thank you for your continued support!

• We Celebrated Being The Best: We were voted Hudson Valley Magazine's Best Acupuncture in the Hudson Valley for 2022. Thank you for choosing us!

• Christine Pellegrino, M.S., L.Ac Received Prestigious Athena Award: Our fearless leader did it again! Bestowed annually, the ATHENA Award is given to a member of the Hudson Valley community who best embodies the ATHENA Leadership Model - strong, successful leaders. It captures the spirit and collaborative leadership style often exemplified in women leaders, while also recognizing the importance of traits such as courageous acts and fierce advocacy in the pursuit of excellence.

• We Grew Our Practice: We treated hundreds of new patients this year through both Pellegrino Healing Center & Pellegrino Integrative Cancer Center. 

• We Supported Our Community: We participated in/collaborated with/donated to these amazing businesses in 2022: Emy’s Delights & Bites 2 Year Anniversary Party Featuring Local Businesses, Brielle Grace Breast Cancer Foundation 5K Walk, Breast Cancer Awareness Day at the Walkway Over The Hudson, American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Luncheon,  Small Business Saturday, Hyde Park Food Pantry, Merry & Bright Holiday Market, Sources of Strength Peer Mentor Group Meditation at FDR High School, Brielle Grace Breast Cancer Foundation.

• We Expanded Our Events Calendar: Did you attend any of these? Monthly Women's Circles, Food Changes Everything Meet & Greet Book Signing & Talk, Sunrise Yoga at Balloon Festival, Monthly Group Acupuncture, Pet Reiki In The Park, Reiki Levels 1 & 2 Training Class, Reiki Master Teacher Class, Crystal Healing Workshops, Bemer Community Event, Sip & Wrap Crystal Jewelry Making Workshop

This month, Debbie is sharing a couple of recipes that incorporate foods that contain magnesium which is a key mineral that your body needs to function properly.

Some foods that contain magnesium are:

• Almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, pecans

• Avocados

• Black beans

• Bananas

• Cacao

• Spinach

• Swiss chard

• Pumpkin & sunflower seeds

Check out Debbie's Food Changes Everything: Stop Dieting & Start Eating for Your Health event in January HERE.

We are so very grateful to our patients that choose to share a piece of their healing story. If you would like to write a review, click HERE.

"The quality of my life has greatly improved. All of the Pellegrino staff members are so kind and wonderful. I would recommend Christine and her team of Acupuncture Professionals to anyone."

~ Nancy D.

"Catherine Cusumano is very caring & professional. Very thorough with her treatment. She utilizes the latest technology. A big improvement on my symptoms after just 1 visit! You are in good hands with Catherine!"

~ Susan V.

"I had no idea how much my spirit needed this center until I walked in the doors. Ashleen is a gifted massage therapist and healer, as well as being an incredibly kind and sensitive person."

~ Fran C.

"Sharon is wonderful! My 16 year old daughter started acupuncture to assist with a sports injury. Sharon explained the process to both of us so that we both felt comfortable. She went above and beyond with her services. I highly recommend for those with a few aches and pains from sports :)"

~ Rosie G.

"So far, every service I have received from Pellegrino Healing Center has been top notch. Deep Tissue massage (Tara) today worked out knots I haven't been able to get relief from any other way. The MLD, manual lymphatic drainage, (Cathie) helped me get past the lingering effects of COVID-19. I would recommend Cathie or Tara to anyone looking for either service."

~ Jessica L.

We look forward to 2023 being an  even bigger and better year not only for the team at Pellegrino, but for our family of patients whom we adore! May this new year bring you an abundance of blessings, love and good health. 

Wishing You A Happy & Healthy New Year!

The Pellegrino Healing Center Team

Pictured from our holiday party, Back row: Catherine Cusumano, M.S., L.Ac, Kaneisha Ramsey, RN, Beth Wing, LPN & Usui Reiki Master, Ashleen Lewis, LMT, Tara Shelton, LMT, Christine Pellegrino, M.S., L.Ac, Tammy George (pt care coordinator, therapy assistant), Danielle Passineau (billing), Ashley Castellana, LE, Maria Alberts, MSN, RN, NC-BC, Susan Spellman (social media & website manager), Jessica Baez-Romano (pt care coordinator, therapy assistant). Front row: Anne Wing (pt care coordinator), Sharon Zeiss, M.S., L.Ac, Chelsea Landolfa, LMT, LE, Kali Smolinsky, (pt Care Coordinator, therapy assistant). Staff not pictured but there in spirit: Chris Booth, M.S., L.Ac, Taylor Cross (pt care coordinator), Mary DeMicco, LMT, Cathie Grzeczka, LMT, MLD-C, Debbie Justs, CHC, AADP, Dr. Diana Silverman, DO, Barb Skutzka (pt care coordinator), Sarah Zimmerman (pt care coordinator, therapy assistant, billing).