Synergos Wellness Center

​10% off military discount for vets and immediate family members for massage, reiki or acupressure services. 
Mask Policy: Masks Optional

Nutrition Services & Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

We have immediate openings for dietary services. Call 608-405-5111 or complete the form here.
  • ​Nutritional/Wellness Consultations ​
  • Child and Adolescent Development Support
  • Pediatric Nutrition Support
    • Picky eating, Infant feeding difficulties, Tube feeding, GI disorders (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Growth concerns, Raising intuitive eater, Allergies, Transitioning from pediatric to adult care
  • Corporate Wellness Workshops​
  • Sports Dietetics
  • Performance Nutrition Support
  • Disordered Eating Recovery for adults ages 18+
  • Intuitive Eating Interventions

Sophie Pomrehn

Registered Dietitian  &
​Sports Nutrition Specialist
I am a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and passionate about helping individuals create habits and life skills that will allow them to excel during, and post, athletic career. I also enjoy aiding those working through recovery from disordered eating and focusing to create a positive relationship with food. Click to read more

Karin Ballard

Registered Dietitian & Pediatric Nutrition Specialist

Christy Killips

Registered Dietitian  & Pediatric Nutrition Specialist
I have been a dietitian for over a decade and have worked with individuals of all ages with a variety of health concerns, including gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, diabetes, sensory feeding difficulties, disordered eating recovery, and food allergies. I am also a Certified Lactation Specialist and have experience working with postpartum nursing moms and infant feeding difficulties. Click to read more
I have devoted my career to helping patients of all ages and this has led to a passion for addressing nutrition issues across the lifespan while also having extensive experience in pediatric nutrition support. My areas of expertise include malnutrition, eating disorders, infant/pediatric feeding difficulties, failure to thrive, picky eating, GI concerns, post bypass patients, food allergies, nutrition support (tube feeds, IV nutrition), nutrition during and after cancer treatment, and transitions in care (i.e. hospital to home).  Click to read more​

Personal Training & Massage Therapy with Vicki

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Vicki (she/her) is Colombian born, American raised Latina. She is incredibly proud to be a bilingual Hispanic-American. She graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BS and MS in fitness leadership/athletic training as well as exercise physiology/cardiac rehabilitation. Vicki also holds a Natural Wellness Certificate from Clayton College of Natural Health.

She has always been athletic starting her first competitive pursuits figure skating. She trained and competed for 7 years. She has also been an avid runner since high school while training and completing her first triathlon at age 16 and continuing on to complete 6 Full IronMan Triathlons both in Wisconsin and Austria, completing numerous half and full marathons in addition to ultramarathon distance races. Did we mention she's also climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa? Yep. Her passion for fitness and being the best she can be has continued to this day. She is trained as both a Certified and Licensed Massage Therapist as well as a Certified Personal Trainer. This allows her to provide clients a well rounded appointment when working together. 

Vicki's philosophy is that a person’s body is their temple, our vehicle, to travel through life so it needs to be nourished and cared for. Synergos believes in the whole body and melding mind and body in a person’s health journey. This is the essence of her beliefs and she feels very grateful to join a collaborative team addressing wellness from many avenues.

Vicki's personal training motto is simple. She values quality over quantity always and that includes rest days. A quality training program is better than lots of volume. It may look very simple on some days but there is a reason for that simplicity. The body needs a balance of structured exercise, good food, and lots of quality rest. Stress can impact all three of these components, but she believes even a simple movement daily will counteract the effects of stress. The human body is kinesthetic and movement is beneficial for our survival!

Vicki is Tuina Certified and has been fortunate to participate as a massage team member for the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and for Beach Volleyball Championships. Her massage therapy approaches include the following: She starts with a visual assessment while standing but also in movement. Vicki will look at bony landmarks to view muscular imbalances. Every muscle has an opposing force and with imbalances these result in discomfort and at times, chronic pain. We use our bodies often in repetitive motions while doing sports, working, and even sleeping patterns. Stress also is held in our bodies in certain areas leading to discomfort and pain. Her focus when working with clients is to help alleviate these imbalances which is to lengthen the shortened muscle fibers with the use of deep tissue massage, Gua Sha (Chinese technique using a tool to scrape the skin) loosening fibrous muscle tissue, and sometimes even silicone cupping. She may also use trigger point palpation using TUINA (Chinese trigger point) in pathways to alleviate chronic discomfort and pain. She is also a Rock Tape certified practitioner so taping may be used during a session for an additional charge.

In summary, Vicki's focus is to find the source of the discomfort, not simply working with the symptoms. Her work often requires “homework” because she teaches clients how to maintain the balance of the muscles involved with therapeutic exercise. She believes her work is better when the client and practitioner work together. Vicki's goal is to maintain muscular balance and decrease discomfort.

Reiki & Acupressure with Erin

My name is Erin Selbee (she/her). I am a Clinical Acupressurist and Usui Reiki Master Practitioner at Synergos Counseling & Wellness Center.  I am certified with Soul Lightening International Acupressure and also certified through Reiki Wisconsin. 

I am a native of Portland, Oregon and have lived in Madison since 1990.  I am also a teacher and professional musician. It is through a life long interest in alternative medicine and my own wellness journey that drove my pursuit of acupressure and reiki practices. 

I perform energy work with clients to address a range of concerns, including but not limited to muscle tension, pain relief, inflammation, organ and chakra balancing, gastrointestinal issues, anxiety, headaches, depression and stress relief. Pressure points are also helpful in boosting immunity. These energy practices provide relief and support physically, mentally, and emotional. I seek to support clients as a part of their overall health and wellness plan. 

​Acupressure and Reiki may be combined as a total treatment.

Acupressure
Erin's acupressure practice and training through Soul Lightening International combines Japanese Jin Shin Jiutsu, Indian Vedic Chakra Work and Traditional Chinese Medicine. 

Acupressure utilizes the same principles as acupuncture without needles. Erin attends your entire session talking with you through the use of interventions providing process-oriented explanations coupled with suggestions on how to utilize the interventions at home. Acupressure is performed while the client is fully clothed, lying on a massage table. Pressure is applied to energy points on the body with the practitioner’s hands and fingers, two points at a time.

Reiki
Erin utilizes Usui Reiki, which is the original form of Reiki originating in Japan. Clients are fully clothed while lying on a massage table. She uses her hands to apply Reiki energy to areas of the body in which the client identifies limitations. Her hands are lightly placed, or hover over, areas of concern for the client. During a session, a client may experience deep relaxation and a feeling of relief both during and after the session leading to improved daily functioning.

Services available in our wellness center Tuesdays through Thursdays.

We offer gift certificates/vouchers, 10% off for military members, and more. Click on the "Book Now" button to schedule.

Yoga/Movement Classes & Instructors
​$99/mo Unlimited In-Person & On Demand Classes & $11.99/month Unlimited On Demand Classes

Dale Kaufman

Certified Yoga Instructor​
My name is Dale Kaufman and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a Registered Yoga Teacher and have been teaching for over 3 years.  I've been practicing for over 20 years. As a retired middle school social worker, former marathon runner, and professional musician I have found the practice of yoga and meditation vital to live each day more mindfully and intentionally. I combine creative sequencing, wonderful music and a dose of inspiration to help students deepen their practice. Dale teaches Slow Flow Yoga along with Yoga Nidra Classes. Click to read more about Dale.

Sarah Peters

Certified Yoga Instructor
Sarah infuses her years of experience as a trauma-informed occupational therapist with the practice of Yoga to share the gift of movement, connection, and healing. Her passion for sharing healing wisdom and holding nurturing space leaves an open invitation to explore a path of awareness and mindful movement. Her classes are grounded in knowledge of movement patterns, anatomy, neuroscience, and the subtle body. Sarah teaches Therapeutic Yoga and Vinyasa classes. Click to read more about Sarah.
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Sneak Peak Yoga ...
“The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness.”
Sakyong Mipham
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Corporate Yoga
Our yoga instructors are available to create an individualized yoga experience for your staff. This experience is available in our wellness center, on-site, or virtual. Our instructors are able to provide a variety of yoga classes based on your needs. We are able to provide mats, blocks, and straps for up to 15 yogis. Please contact us below for additional information and/or to provide additional information. Prices vary according to class size and location of class.

Private Yoga 
Our yoga instructors are available to create an individualized yoga experience for you and your friends, family, etc. This experience is available in our wellness center, on-site, or virtual. Our instructors are able to provide a variety of yoga classes based on your needs. We are able to provide mats, blocks, and straps for up to 15 yogis. Click on the box above titled "Pricing, Packages, Discounts" for details. Please contact us below for additional information and/or to provide additional information. Prices vary according to class size.

Virtual Gentle Flow Yoga - Fridays & Sundays 10am
This slow flow class focuses on the fundamental yoga poses that make up a well-rounded yoga practice. Emphasis is placed on safe and effective alignment during poses and during the transitions between poses. Individuals new to yoga, and those who have been practicing for years will enjoy deepening their understanding of these core poses and the effects they can have on the body, breath, emotions, thoughts, and sense of becoming more centered. Instructor will give specific cues so that those new to yoga will feel comfortable. Class will begin with meditation, breathwork and gentle warm ups. Classes will contain Sun Salutations and Standing Sequences followed by cool down and gentle stretching. Class will always end with Savasana (period of relaxation). Music will be carefully chosen to enhance the experience for participants.

Calming Yoga - Tuesdays at 545pm & Thursdays at 515pm (in person only)
This slow flow class focuses on the fundamental yoga poses that make up a well-rounded yoga practice. Emphasis is placed on safe and effective alignment during poses and during the transitions between poses. Individuals new to yoga, and those who have been practicing for years will enjoy deepening their understanding of these core poses and the effects they can have on the body, breath, emotions, thoughts, and sense of becoming more centered. Instructor will give specific cues so that those new to yoga will feel comfortable. Class will begin with meditation, breathwork and gentle warm ups. Classes will contain Sun Salutations and Standing Sequences followed by cool down and gentle stretching. Class will end with Yoga Nidra. Classes will include modifications options to fit all levels of yogis.

Yoga Nidra is much like meditation.  When practicing yoga nidra, yogis are lying down and the goal is to move into a deep state of conscious awareness sleep, which is a deeper state of relaxation with awareness. A recent study showed that while meditation and yoga nidra were both effective in reducing anxiety and stress, yoga nidra seemed to be more effective in reducing anxiety.
Synergos Wellness Center
301 South Blount Street, Suite 302
Madison, WI 53703
​Tel. 608-405-5111
​Fax 608-554-1052
Hours vary by appointment

Parking:
- Parking on Blount Street across from our building is free 2 hour
- Across railroad tracks toward East Wash is unlimited free
- Across railroad tracks toward East Wash the first road to the left is all free diagonal parking
- Livingston Street next to the Sylvee has a paid parking garage
​- Our lot is free after 5pm

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