Great instructors, guiding your way to better physical and mental health. Get away from the rat…read morerace and open your mind for true relaxation and fitness. A great plus is that you can attend as many classes as you want, you are not locked into a specific day/time.

The center's qigong classes are informative, relaxing, and places where you can learn real insight…read moreabout yourself. The instructors are knowledgeable and personable and willing to help you through any difficulties you may be having. I really enjoyed my time training here.

This office hosts yoga, meditation and massage. Everyone I've come in contact with has been very…read morefriendly and helpful.

Sheryl is a friend I met at a meditation place; she imparts the calm infusion of her caring spirit…read more I enjoy her massage. I moved out to Webster & have been going to Massage Envy. Good therapists there but the Admin is not good. Book online doesn't work. So try to call & spend time matching your schedule to there's'. No I'll drive to city for Sheryl. Her website is up to speed. Jim

My husband and I have been clients of Empire Therapeutic Massage for many years. Katrina is so…read moreinformative and is excellent with diagnostics! I have a variety of ailments and pains and she not only explains why I have them but also gives you great tips for stretches and OTC items to try. She cares so much about her clients and her business and it truly shows! I highly recommend her! It's worth every penny!

I'm not really sure what to say.... I've had massages in…read moredifferent countries and of course across New York State. But I've never had one like this. Pros- -massage table was comfortable - the place was easy to find. I chose to park on a side street and walk a block because I wasn't sure about parking -people were nice Cons - my room was fairly well lit. Didn't help with feeling relaxed -my masseuse didn't turn music on until about 6-7 mins in. So up till then all I could hear was outside the door and my masseuse's breathing. Ugh! -the music was light jazz which would have been perfect for a cocktail party. There was no spa music which usually gives me that "zen" feeling -what my masseuse did on one side of my back, she did NOT do to the other. She favored my left side for some reason -I kept feeling a pulling on the sheets and I wasn't sure what that was. She kept stopping and doing something to the sheets -her strokes were not smooth and uninterrupted....they were choppy -she did not guide my body into the places they ought to be. Most masseuses gently place your head, leg, arms where they ought to be and promptly cover what is not needed for warmth. -she was texting while giving me the massage. Ugh! THE BIG CON---she LEFT midway through my massage to check if her keys were in her car. Again, I've had massages all over the globe and never have I been left in the room. She didn't even add on time for the time she was gone! I almost walked out Usually with massages, I'm in a completely relaxed state and drift between asleep and awake. With this one, I left fully alert and anxious for it to be done. I felt like I needed to go to the spa afterwards :-(

This is an excellent martial arts school with an authentic Kung Fu lineage going back to the…read morelegendary Chin Woo Athletic Association in Hong Kong. Sifu Brian Bateman is an excellent teacher who adapts to the ability of those present, customizing each class as needed. He has produced several outstanding black sash students over the years in Rochester. Traditional martial arts are often disrespected because they are commercialized for children, pressure testing and free sparring are often removed, and worse, MMA people often demand large puffy boxing gloves not suited for this style that constantly mixes grabs and yanks to setup brutal strikes. Don't let it fool you -- this is a fantastic system for self defense you will learn traditional weapons. Grandmaster Lee Kam Wing has co-written a book with Sifu Bateman, showing his dedication as an excellent disciple. I loved taking my kids to Rochester Shaolin.

In October of 2013, when my daughter was home schooled, we were told she needed to do something for…read morephysical education. We enrolled her in Kung-Fu, and this satisfied the requirement. She really liked it and moved up quickly. In the end of January of 14, I had enough of watching and decided to join officially in February. By mid summer, I was surprised that I had lost 25 pounds and that my clothes fit differently. I knew I wasn't "toned", but I never thought of myself as overweight. That October I turned 39 and decided that I wanted to be in the best shape of my life before I turned 40. I seeked advice and a meal plan from a personal trainer, and continued Kung-Fu 3 times a week, with HIIT training on the off days. By my 40th birthday, I had lost almost 60 pounds and lost 6" around my waist (according to my pants size)! I've since discontinued my restrictive meal plan and settled in at 45 pounds lost - even a year later. Kung-Fu kick started my entire health reformation, and continues to be fun! Bottom line: fun, better health, more confidence, lower blood pressure, new friends, more energy, probable longer life expectancy

I have been going to acupuncturists in this area for several years for a variety of needs including…read moreback pain, neck, elbow, and shoulder pain, and stress. Kara's treatments have been the most helpful of all; she is at the top of my acupuncturists' list. In addition, she has carefully prescribed herbs for me that have had amazing results. After being very skeptical about herbs, I am now a convert. She listens carefully as she assesses my needs and is a thoughtful practitioner. Kara is a gifted healer. I understand she also teaches Qi Gong classes which sound very interesting. I highly recommend Kara and Genesee Natural Healing.

"If you don't make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness" -…read moreAnonymous I'm not trying to be a wise ass, but at one point in everyone's life this quote should be an everyday mantra. How fun is that? Sounds like something we have to struggle to achieve. However, it doesn't have to be like that, because places like The Schoolhouse Wellness Center exist. It is located in a beautifully renovated building in a quiet, cozy nook of Lockport. Surrounded by a pretty, well maintained garden is an inviting and cheerful space. I felt only a good energy and positive feeling during my visit. I need to re-learn and constantly remind myself of the three "R"s; Relax Your Body, Restore Your Mind, Renew Your Spirit. Their website describes classes in Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Meditation, but I think the best way is to call and ask about the actual schedule. Also a variety of massage and bodywork treatments are available. It's such a wonderful place, worth giving it a try. Their mantra: "We believe the key to life is balance. A balance of work and play. Holding on and letting go. Chaos and calm. Giving and receiving. Strength and softness. Effort and ease. Inhale and exhale. Find that sweet spot."