Chelsy Joy Velasco, owner of CJoy Wellness Studio, in Mountville, is the embodiment of her name, because helping others brings great joy to her. With a mission to assist each individual person in finding whole life healing, the business’s name came from a comment Velasco’s friend made one day. He told her, “Whenever I am with you, I see joy.” Thus, CJoy Wellness was born.

Witnessing the ill effects of stress on herself and her family members motivated Velasco to passionately explore, research and dissect stress and its effects on the body. She discovered that mindful management of body hydration, food choices, hormone balancing and detoxification made a significant difference in how the body reacted to, and managed, stress.

Velasco, certified as a practitioner of natural health science, implements what she calls the four E-tools when working as a wellness coach and consultant. She engages people to actively participate; educates about wellness elements; equips people with the knowledge needed to take charge of their own health; and empowers people to reach their health and wellness goals. Her areas of specialty include stress management, hormone balancing, weight loss and detoxification.

The relaxed, stress-free studio environment provides fitness and wellness components. Whole body vibration machines provide passive exercise for anyone, yet are effective in core muscle building for extreme athletes. Echo Hydrogen Enriched Water––also known as ionized or alkaline water––may act as an antioxidant, reducing acidity in the body, slowing the aging process and increasing organ and cell function.

Far infrared sauna sessions at CJoy may provide immune support, detoxification and muscle relaxation, and an inversion table assists in vertebral decompression. Chromotherapy, or color light therapy, stimulates the senses, and may provide relief from inflammation, depression and stress. Aromatherapy, with Young Living essential oils, may also provide stress relief during a wellness session.

“Everyone has stress,” notes Velsasco. “It’s how we deal with it that affects our whole being. I view myself as a wellness advocate leading the way for other wellness advocates.”

Location: 119 Oakridge Dr., Mountville. For more information, call 717-522-1493, email [email protected] or visit C-Joy.com.

Gisele Rinaldi Siebold is a contributing writer to Natural Awakenings, Lancaster-Berks edition. Connect with her at [email protected].