https://www.piecesfamily.com/angelaisms daily 0.75 2023-08-16 https://www.piecesfamily.com/angelaisms/natural-mental-health monthly 0.5 2021-08-03 https://www.piecesfamily.com/angelaisms/arguements-and-discussions monthly 0.5 2021-08-03 https://www.piecesfamily.com/angelaisms/sadness monthly 0.5 2021-08-26 https://www.piecesfamily.com/angelaisms/when-panic-attacks-attack monthly 0.5 2022-09-21 https://www.piecesfamily.com/angelaisms/fear-of-change monthly 0.5 2023-04-28 https://www.piecesfamily.com/angelaisms/emotions monthly 0.5 2023-08-16 https://www.piecesfamily.com/angela daily 0.75 2024-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3b2f810492f198cd0d37d/1606764469693-UQ5Z0597M2ZYK9D93C1V/Angela+Ortiz-Flores+Headshot Meet The Pieces Team - Your therapist, Angela Ortiz-Flores As the CEO/owner of Pieces Family Services, Angela provides direct care of individuals and families. Once people are in her office, they immediately know that they are in good hands to help walk with them through the trials of life. Angela is known to get right down to business. She won’t spend the entire session just nodding her head and saying “oh, how does that make you feel?” Instead, she will hear your story and will always help guide you by giving you practical skills and solutions for every day life and family patterns. Angela’s clients feel empowered to take charge of bettering their lives. As a proud Santa Fean, Angela began her therapeutic career in New Mexico. She attended Santa Fe Community College and obtained her associates in Early Childhood Eduction. She was a preschool teacher for 12 years. She then attended the College of Santa Fe and received a Bachelors in Psychology and then New Mexico Highlands University where she obtained a Masters in Social Work. Currently, she is pursuing a Psychology Doctorate from California Southern University. “I’m not a therapist that will simply say, ‘How does that make you feel?’ Instead, I strive to teach you practical tools to help gain control over your life.” — Angela Ortiz-Flores https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3b2f810492f198cd0d37d/5061b96d-58f6-4732-982f-90306afb9e93/nicolas.jpg Meet The Pieces Team - Sports and Body therapist, Nicolas Flores Nicolas Flores was born in Santa Fe, NM. He is a licenses massage therapist with over 10 years of experience. He graduated from the Universal Massage Institute and has a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. He just completed his Masters Degree in Chinese Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization. He is actively taking his national and state board exams to be gunnly licenses as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. He specializes in Cupping Therapy, Sports Massage, Chinese Medical Tui Na, and Myofacial Release Therapy. Nicolas bring a great deal of experience to the table and wishes to privide every client with exceptional service. Medical Massage and East Asian Medicine has a made a huge difference on his life. If he can provide the treatment experience he received to others then he is fulfilling his life’s purposes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3b2f810492f198cd0d37d/03619aec-54d5-499c-beab-8cee00351daf/Image-1.jpg Meet The Pieces Team - Kinesio Tapping & Exercise Science, Matthew Flores Pieces Family Services welcome Matthew Flores. He attained a double bachelor’s degree of science in exercise science/psychology from UNM and has more than 5 years of experience in the physical therapy field in the state of New Mexico. He is currently working on attaining a degree in physical therapy and is committed to educating and maintaining quality care for patients to prevent and aid with injury. With care from Matthew, it is promised you will gain information and knowledge of stretching, body mechanics, and best ergonomic practices outside of the clinic to keep your body as healthy and safe as possible. 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Challenges children can face: Academic underachievement ADHD Adjustment Difficulties Anxiety Behavior Difficulties Bullying Depression Divorce Grief/Loss Low Self Esteem Self Harm Separation Anxiety Sexual Abuse School Refusal Social Anxiety Trauma https://www.piecesfamily.com/forms daily 0.75 2020-06-24 https://www.piecesfamily.com/coverage daily 0.75 2024-03-03 https://www.piecesfamily.com/consultation daily 0.75 2024-03-03 https://www.piecesfamily.com/services-1 daily 0.75 2024-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3b2f810492f198cd0d37d/2f3b2d45-b894-4e3f-a0a0-b3a30a45dff8/emdr2.jpg Bodywork - EMDR Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing is a psychological treatment that helps a link the brains neural pathways buy associating a traumatic memories with new responses. Initially back in 1987 when it was discovered it was used for post traumatic stress disorder her. Currently it has evolved into being a psycho therapy treatment for trauma and anxiety, it is also use to desensitize and re-process negative emotions that are tied to sports. It can restructure thoughts of self defeating beliefs, lack of focus. recovery and injury and other emotional setbacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3b2f810492f198cd0d37d/1ebd3060-3ba8-4a6e-915a-41581c42f9d2/cupping.jpg Bodywork - Cupping Therapy Cupping therapy is hey trendy method of treatment but it is not new! It is an ancient Chinese and middle eastern practiced used to treat a variety of conditions. It actually dates back to 1550 BC. It involves placing cups at certain points of a persons skin. The practitioner creates a section which pulls against the skin. It doesn't leave round bruises on the skin after exposure to the procedure. The benefits of cupping are used to reduce pain, increase muscle relaxation and repair, improved blood circulation, activate the Immune system, release toxins, decreases anxiety and inflammation just to name a few Cupping can be used to support anyone who needs the treatment. It is highly recommended to our athletic recipients. This is part of the programming to enhance their performance. As for non-athletes Nicolas may recommend it to help relieve symptoms that they present with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3b2f810492f198cd0d37d/bad0d205-20cd-4429-b16e-99ef2aecd5c0/injury-athelte.jpg Bodywork - Kinesthetic Tapping Kinesiology tape provide support to an injured or healing area on the body. It reduces pain and swelling amongst other benefits it is typically used to treat injuries and improve performance. Kinesiotape has a proprietary blend of cotton and nylon. The tape is breathable and stretchable material that will not over1y restrict the area it is applied to. It is designed to provide just enough pressure to support and facilitate strength in the muscles and tissues. It Is used to mimic the skin's elasticities so that a person can use a full range of motion. It is water resistant and strong enough to stay on for 3 to 5 days even while participants exercise or take showers. Tapping not only helps the physiology of the body it also benefits emotions by increasing sensory receptors that tells the brain that movement is supported, is healing and encourages full range of movement. This procedure can be used for people who require healing in accordance with physical therapy and is highly used amongst active. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ef3b2f810492f198cd0d37d/dcfa7fb4-ac53-4cea-8854-4834d233905f/devices.jpg Bodywork - Alpha-stim Alpha stem is a non-invasive cranial electrotherapy stimulation that applies patented low amplitude wave form to the brain via ear clips/Electrodes. 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