Sweat Therapy in Bryson City
HELP WITH LIFE'S ISSUES
More than 35 million Americans each year will have problems with anxiety or depression. However, when diagnosed, people can usually be quickly and effectively treated. Dr. Colmant facilitates a weekly group with the goal of helping people reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve coping. This group uses group sweating with the use of a sauna as a medium for group psychotherapy.
Time & Place:
Wednesday 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
50 Yodeler's Holler
Bryson City, NC
SWEAT THERAPY IS ON FOR WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2009. Check back with this posting to be notified of any cancellations.
REVITALIZE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT
Sweat therapy combines counseling with the practice of sweating. Sweat practices have been used around the world for thousands of years to help people gain greater physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Examples include the Finnish sauna, the American Indian sweat lodge, and the Russian bania to name a few.
HOW DOES SWEAT THERAPY WORK?
“We know that exercise, meditation, and group counseling all have significant therapeutic effects on healing and well-being. Sweat therapy combines these three activities within the context of a primary nature-based experience. The results are powerful effects on the body, mind, and spirit”.
Stephen Colmant, Ph.D. - 2008
TEAM BUILDING
The sweat therapy sauna accommodates 14 people and provides an ideal experience for your group or organization to build team cohesion, redefine goals, or just to relax and have fun!
CLINICAL RESEARCH
Sauna bathing is beneficial for the prevention and treatment of some lung, heart, and skin problems. It promotes deeper sleep, pain relief, muscle relaxation, and has been helpful in treating insomnia and arthritis. It also promotes positive effects on feeling states including relaxation and stress relief. Two randomly assigned/controlled studies completed by Dr. Colmant found that Sweat Therapy accelerated and intensified group interaction compared to group counseling in a standard office setting.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Stephen Colmant, Ph.D. accepts private insurance and is a Blue Cross/BlueShield and Crescent PPO participating provider. We will assist you as much as possible in making financial arrangements, and we will work with your health insurance provider to confirm coverage of services.
Sliding scale fees are available for people with low income and uninsured.
Stephen Colmant, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist – NC 3340
Dr. Colmant completed his doctorate through the Counseling Psychology Program at Oklahoma State University in 2005 and is a Licensed Psychologist. He has more than 14 years of experience working as a licensed mental health professional with people with a wide range of treatment issues in a variety of settings. He is the author of Using the Sweat Lodge Ceremony as Group Therapy for Navajo Youth and Sweat Therapy.
Stephen Colmant
PO Box 157
50 Yodeler’s Holler
Bryson City, NC 28713
DIRECTIONS
• 19 South from Cherokee
• Left at light by Kerr Drug
• Continue on 19S. 1/4 mile
• Left on to Fiddler’s Ridge
• Veer Left on Yodeler’s Holler and go to last house.
CALL STEPHEN TO SET UP A CONSULTATION AT (828)736-5106 OR (828)488-2890. Or send an email to COLMANT@GMAIL.COM.
