Old Meets New from Urbanite Magazine

In a city known for its goliath biotech and medical institutions, traditional and “alternative” healing practices are making quiet inroads. One of the newest comers: Ancient Arts Wellness, a center that opened last year offering acupuncture, massage, energy work, meditation sessions, and counseling in a former doctor’s office downtown (715 Park Ave.; 410-454-0178; www.ancientartswellness.com). Janice Campbell, a licensed acupuncturist trained at the Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, says she and business partner Tom Ingegno (pictured) were attracted to the spot in the heart of Baltimore because “the city needs this. People spend all day in the office, working with their minds. It’s like their bodies are just there to carry their heads and hands around.” The goal of Ancient Arts, she says, is to help patients “remember what they already know about taking care of themselves.” But Ancient Arts is not a spa, says Ingegno, a licensed acupuncturist who also works on animals: “We’re trying to help patients heal.”

—Greg Hanscom

Winter has chosen to provide us with its own meditation this weekend. So, instead of hiking over to us, we suggest you take this time to enjoy the deep quiet that snow brings - whether you’re inside or out. Be well.

~ All of us here at Ancient Arts Wellness

According to the Chinese, we will be heading into Spring this month. It may not seem like it with all the snow we’ve been having; however, the variations in the weather are evidence of this shift. Now’s the time to boost your immune system and get some assistance gearing up for Spring. Check out our practitioners’ bios and see all the wonderful services we have to offer. We’re here to help.

On Friday, February 5th, join us for our ongoing First Friday Meditation series in partnership with the Vikatadamshtri Buddist Center. These meditations take place 7:30 - 8:15pm on the first Friday of every month and are coupled with a practical discussion of mindfulness practices that we can all use in our daily lives. Suggested donation: $8. All experience levels welcome.

Also, keep an eye on this page. We hope to be changing the artwork in our space soon and will post the new artist and the date of their opening here. And for those of you who haven’t seen Val Lucas‘ work, come on by. It’s been our most popular exhibit thus far.

We hope to see you soon.

~ Janice, Tom, and all of us here at Ancient Arts Wellness

Welcome to 2010, a new decade, and a new chance to find peace & wellness in your daily life. We’re here to help. Take a moment to click through our practitioners’ bios and see what we have to offer.

We also have some upcoming events that you may want to check out:

• On January 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00pm, some of our practitioners will be taking part in the Balance In The Night event at True Balance Studio at 1021 Cathedral Street - a few blocks away from our office in the Mount Vernon neighborhood. Please join us. In addition to our presence, there will be a cooking demonstration, an aerial performance and much more.
• We are continuing with our First Friday Meditation series in partnership with the Vikatadamshtri Buddist Center. These meditations take place 7:30 - 8:15pm on the first Friday of every month and are coupled with a practical discussion of mindfulness practices that we can all use in our daily lives. Suggested donation: $8. All experience levels welcome.
• The wonderful artwork of Val Lucas, is still on display here in the office - but not for much longer. If you haven’t seen her work, please stop by. Hers has been the most acclaimed show yet and many of her prints are selling out (at really reasonable prices). And be sure to keep checking back here for news of our next exhibit.

Wishing you a happy & healthy new year,

Janice, Tom, & all of us here at AAW

As usual, we’ve got a few things going on.

~ We attended a very successful health fair at the Peabody Institute last week.

~We’ve created a wonderful partnership with International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Highlandtown. Check out their website. If you’re looking for a place to donate household items or make other charitable contributions this holiday season, they are a more than worthy cause.

~ Janice’s new column on living with the seasons is up on the Charmed Magazine’s website.

~ We are looking forward to the opening for our new artist, Val Lucas, on Saturday, November 14th from 6-8pm. Her woodblock prints are exquisite and quite beautiful! All pieces are on sale and all the money goes to the artist. We showcase a new artist every 2-3 months. So, check here for the next opening event and join us for a dose of beauty and good conversation.

~ Coming up this Friday, November 6th, is our monthly First Friday Meditation with Cole Strode from the Vikatadamshtri Buddhist Center. It’s a very inviting and calming way to slide into the weekend. Appropriate for all experience levels. Suggested donation: $8

With the winter energy beginning to creep in,  may this season find you well and truly blessed.

~ All of us here at Ancient Arts Wellness

This was the theme of this month’s 1st Friday Meditation. Each month we explore one of the sections of The Eight Verses Of Training The Mind, a poem by Geshe Langri Tangpa, that distills the eight tenants of Buddhist thought.  This month’s verse was:

Examining my mental continuum

throughout all my actions,

As soon as a delusion develops

Whereby I or others would act inappropriately,

May I firmly face it and avert it.

We had four new folks in attendance and the discussion was illuminating. Thank you all for coming and please join us again.  And for those of you who have yet to make it, it is a very informal and welcoming event and we’d love for you to join us.

~Janice, Tom, & the staff of Ancient Arts Wellness

Title: 1st Friday Meditation
Location: Ancient Arts Wellness
Link out: Click here
Description: Join us this Friday (& the 1st Friday of every month) for a guided meditation, followed by an informal discussion of Buddhist meditation practice and philosophy lead by Cole Strode, a member of the Vikatadamshtri Buddhist Center. It\’s a great way to end the week and relax into the weekend. Suggested Donation: $8.00
Start Time: 7:30pm
Date: 2009-09-04
End Time: 8:15pm

We’ve got several new and exciting projects going on here at Ancient Arts.

For starters, Tom and Jenn will be representing us this weekend at the International Kuo Shu Tournament at the Hunt Valley Marriott. So, if you’re interested in Kung Fu, stop by and check it out.

Also, we’ve formed a team for the American Diabetes Association’s Walk coming up October 3rd here in Baltimore. If you’d like to join us, please visit the Ancient Arts ADA Team Page.  Janice is our team leader.

We have also formed a partnership with the National Multiple Schlerosis Society’s Maryland Chapter. Each year, they are given a grant to provide wellness and preventative care to people living with MS. To learn more, visit the  website for the Maryland Chapter to find info about their programs and services including their Financial Assistance Grant.