Creative Healing Connections

Meet Kelly, a seasoned wellness advocate whose journey is as dynamic as the mountains she calls home. With a foundation rooted in discipline and service, Kelly is an Army Veteran who has transitioned from service to our nation to being in service through the well-being of others. As the proud owner of Adirondack Therapeutics, and a SUNY Eastern Massage Instructor, she brings compassionate touch and a wealth of experience to her therapeutic massage practice, helping clients and students find relief, relaxation, and restoration.

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But Kelly’s passion doesn’t stop there. As a Creative Healing Connections instructor, she empowers others to connect with their own healing potential. Whether it's through her workshops or personal connections, Kelly blends the art of healing with creative techniques that inspire wellness on every level.

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A true believer in the power of holistic care, Kelly integrates her vast knowledge of mindful body and mind wellness to nurture her clients, helping them feel stronger, balanced, and more at peace. When she’s not giving her clients the gift of healing, you can find her playing music and enjoying the natural beauty of the Adirondacks, or spending time in her community, sharing wisdom and zest for life.

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Kelly Hass is not just a therapist; she’s a guide, a teacher, and a healer—dedicated to supporting your journey to wellness.

Meet Johnna, she has a K-12 Physical Education teaching certificate from The Ohio State University.

For 40 years, she has been a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, Wellness Educator, Workforce Wellness Consultant. Her rhythm for aliveness includes massages, soma yoga and meditation, laughter, hydrotherapy, nature and mindfulness practices with drumming and dance to keep her calm and happy in this chaotic world.

 

She has been providing communities with the learning tools for optimal health and intelligent self-care for over 4 decades. She has been creating unique and dynamic Wellness and Stress Relief workshops, worksite wellness trainings and retreats to individuals and organizations in NYS for over 29 years. She engages her audiences in exploring mind/body health with wellness concepts and practical wellness techniques for stress management and
prevention, utilizing mindful, daily relaxation and coping skills for lifelong success, happiness, health and wellbeing.

She has been on the forefront of the Health and Wellness Movement embracing a 40 year,
self- care practice in maintaining a daily mindful, light-hearted healthy lifestyle.

In 1985 she founded and directed the first private massage therapy practice, Saratoga Massage Center and expanded to the Saratoga Wellness Alliance in downtown Saratoga Springs where she coordinated like-indeed holistic practitioners under one-roof to educate communities about the benefits of self-care.

In 2002, she moved to Saranac Lake with her husband, Dave where they co-directed and
instructed in the North Country Community College Massage Therapy and Health, Recreation and Wellness Departments. In May 2014, Johnna retired from full time teaching and is passionate about continuing her career in the public and private sector educating diverse communities about exploring mindful daily living for Self-Managing the effects of “TOXIC” stress.