The Art of Balance - About Us

Barbara Finlayson became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1971. She worked in Hospitals for 8 years. During those years she noticed that although patients would heal, some never regained the strength or vitality they had once enjoyed, while others would make full recoveriesShe sensed that there had to be more of a body-mind connection to healing. So started a lifelong sojourn into the healing power of the body. Her first endeavor was to become a Shiatsu practitioner. She studied with Waturo Ohashi at the Shiatsu Education Center of America and received her certification in 1982.

Delighted at the success she achieved with her clients, she went on to become certified in Bowen, Reflexology, Yoga, Rebirthing, Mari El, Flower Essences, Herbal Remedies, Spiritual Counseling. Trained in Meditation, Crystals and chakra balancing, Aromatherapy and Essential Oils.

Barbara's mission is to help others attain a longer, healthier, happier and more productive life. With that in mind, she developed The Art of Balance. She is happy to share her extensive knowledge with all who will listen.

The company offers private sessions in the home for families, classes, workshops, lectures and retreats. Another unique service is tailored for corporations, hospital staff & patients, Senior Centers to help them optimize productivity and maximize efficiency by providing on-site trained practitioners who will conduct any or all of the following sessions at your location: Shiatsu, Reflexology, Bowen and Yoga. These sessions will reduce stress and pain, calm the nervous system, improve clarity and reduce absenteeism. Lectures, classes, workshops & retreats are all available.

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“The Art of Balance’s mission is to help people attain healthier, happier, longer and more productive lives.”