2- Wednesday, June 7, 1989 — Capilano Chronicle Largest selection of engagement rings ‘and 14 kt gold chains on the North Shore HELLERWORKER LONNY Fox does deep-muscle bodywork on his patients to both heal and prevent injuries and chronic conditions. His practice is located in Edgemont Village’s Runaway Bay. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Hellerworker available in NY GIVEN THE choice, Lonny Fox would much rather prevent Victoria (1- -383- 7256) or at physical problems than cure them. Fox is a trained Hellerworker — someone who practises deep tissue bodywork to realign clients’ bodies and relieve them of built-up stress and tension. ‘“*My focus tends to be preven- tive. I think that’s the way the medicai system has to go,”’ he em- phasized, calling current medical practices “‘crisis intervention.’’ Although Victoria-based, Fox books appointments at Runaway Bay in Edgemont Village on the second and fourth Friday and Saturday of each month. Fox, until recently the only Hellerworker in. Western Canada, was one of the last practitioners to do his training under Joseph Heller, who developed the tech- nique about a decade ago. Hellerwork, which evolved out of Rolfing, a similar form of structural integration, combines hands-on stimulation of the muscular fascia tissue with move- _ ment re-education — . teaching clients to maintain correct’ body alignment — and counselling. Counselling is an integral part of the procedure, explains Fox, oecause “when you work on a body, problems can be physically caused or have = an emotional basis.’” A_ complete client treatment consists of 11 90-minute sessions, each of which concentrates on a particular area of the body and focuses on one emotional theme. Fox takes an instant photo of his clients at the beginning and end of each session, and says it is rare that clients do not notice an im- provement in the way in which they hold themselves. Once they have finished the 11 sessions, Fox says, ‘‘I would ex- pect to see them maybe once a year.” A goal of Hellerworking, Fox explains, is to provide clients with the tools to keep them progressing on their own: ‘‘Like dentists, our aim is to make ourselves ob- solete.”* . Although Fox’s work is some- times covered by ICBC for acci- dent victims, other clients must pay the $70/session fee out of their own pocket as Hellerwork is cur- rently not covered uncer the B.C. Medical Plan. : However,. the price tag doesn’t seem to deter potential clients. Fox is usually fully booked when he comes to North Vancouver, and he also maintains a busy part-time practice at the Wildrose Clinic on West Broadway. For more information or to book an appointment, call Fox in PASSPORT ~ SPECIAL. / i Seae) 9.89, Four pictures (GE PHOTO 3161 Edgemont ain North Van.. 985- 231 1 JEWELLERS LTD. _WESTVIEW SHOPPING CENTRE _ _987- 1922 | Runaway Bay (988-8331). Ambleside EF INISHING LT He popped the question ........ * You tied the knot ........ It’s a boy ........ Married 25 years ........ She graduated ........ You’re having a spring tea......... It’s a block party ........ He did a good deed ........ Starting a new club ........ Everyone should know ......... Wheiher it’s your engagement, wedding, birth of a baby, anniversary, reunion or any special occasion, make sure that everyone knows your exciting news. Share it with them in the Capilano Chronicle. Drop us a line. We're here for you! 1139 Lonsdale Avenue. North: Vancouver, B.C. V7M 2H4 985-2 131 PART Se LD Met Sp AMAT RETA, Ck SACD Aa tag ROSELL AE Rie dR It pnd ascent meee nem tase NOOR St, SA. A bBo Hy BENE A Na BR AEA 9 En AEE ce HE Bos Poteh | z | i z L | ie