Health & Hope Institute
Monica Restrepo
Be Proactive instead of Reactive
Are you seeking stress relief?
Wanting a boost in your body's immune system?
Looking for alternatives to toxic pills?
Tired of side effects?
Know your options.
We combine a variety of treatments to aid you in your quest for a healthy balance of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
We believe in integrative medicine: patient-centered care that focuses on healing the whole person and educating people to be active participants in their own care, taking the best of Western scientific medicine and combining it with a broader understanding of the nature of illness, healing and wellness.
We offer:
Therapeutic massage
Medical massage
Acupuncture
Herbal medicine
Visceral manipulation
Regenerative injection therapy
Facial rejuvenation treatments
We are conveniently located in Oviedo off of 434 (Alafaya Trail) & Lake Hayes, close to Waterford Lakes, UCF, Winter Park, Winter Springs, Chuluota and East Orange County.
Education/Training
BS in Health Services Administration with some classes in Athletic Training at UCF; Basic Massage Therapy program diploma from Florida College of Natural Health; Medical Massage Practitioner, Prenatal and Reflexology Certifications
Bio
Monica became well versed in Anatomy & Physiology and athletic injuries as a student athletic trainer (S.A.T.) for Oviedo High School. Her passion for helping athletes return to competition after an injury led her to further volunteer as a S.A.T. for the University of Central Florida, where she had the opportunity to travel with the Knights from 2000-2003, work with the New York/New Jersey Hitmen (XFL) during their Spring Practice in 2001, and the Orlando Predators (AFL) later that same year. She finished her Bachelors of Science in Health Services Administration and graduated in 2005.
In Fall of 2005 she decided to further her career and attended the Florida College of Natural Health, where she completed the Basic Massage Therapy Program. Her continuing education courses have included Prenatal massage, Reflexology, and the Medical Massage Practitioner Certification.
She is a current member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association and Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.
Practice Philosophy
Whether it's Conventional, Traditional, Western, Eastern, Homeopathic, or Oriental medicine - the bottom line should be a patients health and well being. At Health & Hope Institute, Dr. Chica and Monica strive to individualize care and produce a better state of well-being and balance for each individual that walks through our doors. We feel that healthcare should not be limited to curative medicine but also preventative, which is by far less taxing on the body and improves the patient's quality of life on a daily basis.
Why I Do What I Do
My fascination with anatomy (muscles and bones), how they work, and how it's all connected, led to a very thorough understanding of how the body functions, both normally and under stress and injury. I love sharing what I know with patients and empowering them to take control of their health.
Nothing is more satisfying to me than the instantaneous feeling of accomplishment as I have patients leave a session with decreased stress and pain, increased flexibility and more than likely a better night's sleep than they've had in a long time.
Memberships
Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
Other Languages
Spanish
Hours:By appointment
Cost/Session
$40/ 1/2 hour; $70/hour; $95/90 minutes
License:MA48008
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Massage Therapy
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Neuromuscular Massage
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Aromatherapy
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Bodywork
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Orthopedic Massage
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Corporate Chair Massage
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Pregnancy Massage
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COVID-19-Related Issues
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Reflexology
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Deep Tissue Massage
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Seniors and Elder Care
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Geriatric Massage
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Sports Massage
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Medical Massage
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Swedish Massage
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Myofascial Release
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
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National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
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