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elcome to our eighth annual Natural Living Directory. This is one issue of Natural Awakenings that we’d encourage you not to recycle—at least, not yet. Keep it handy until this time next year, so you’ll have at your fingertips information for products and services that will help you be the best you can be, all year round.

Recently we had a chance to tour one of the NextGen “net-zero” homes that are being built in North Chattanooga. You can read the details on page 10, but suffice it to say we were wowed by what these homes had to offer, from solar power (hence the “net-zero”—they produce more electricity than they use) to a built-in water-management system to green building materials. We’ve been advocates for smart, sustainable living practices for a long time, and so if we were going to build a house from the ground up, it would probably look a lot like these.

Although our older 1950’s rancher that we bought this past spring doesn’t scream “state-of-the-art,” we have already started making changes that will make it flow better and be more energy efficient. Like most older homes, it’s kind of drafty and nothing’s quite plumb or square. We spent the last few months knocking down a couple of walls to let some light in and get better airflow. It feels warmer in here already.

We spent 14 years turning our last drafty house into a place that not only benefited our bottom line, but also reflected our priorities as citizens of the Earth. We replaced all the windows with energy-efficient ones and invested in the kind of upgrades (solar panels, insulation, special floor underlayments) that you really see in your lower utility bills.

So although we sometimes feel that we’re starting over, taking the short view is never the way you accomplish big things. And while it’s true that making our new, smaller home energy smart and sustainable will take money and elbow grease, our investment will pay off for us and for Chattanooga, whose carbon footprint will be just that much smaller. More often than not, that’s the way positive change happens: over time, by people doing lots of small things with a greater goal in mind.

It seems appropriate to be writing this at New Year’s—a time of resolutions made and so often broken. That’s the nature of change: it’s two steps forward and one step back, and sometimes, unfortunately, the other way around. Whether we’re contemplating our imperfect homes or our imperfect selves or our imperfect country, we can’t let setbacks discourage us from doing the hard work of making things right for the future.

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race Frank Group, a Chattanooga realty team with Real Estate Partners, and green|spaces, a local nonprofit that advocates for sustainable living, have teamed up to offer area residents more environmentally friendly new-construction homes.

These NextGen net-zero homes—so named because they produce as much solar energy as they consume—“are quite literally the next generation of green homebuilding,” Grace Frank says.

Located in North Chattanooga a few blocks from Frazier Avenue, Publix and Coolidge Park, the homes represent the collaborative efforts of the NextGen design team, green|spaces, Workshop Architecture, WM Whitaker Landscape Architects, and Collier Construction. Currently there are plans for four single-family detached homes, each with three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and 1,700 square feet. The model home at 631 Hamilton Avenue is nearing completion and already under contract. Custom finishes and layout options are still available for the three other homes, including the most recently listed one at 635 Hamilton Avenue.

Besides sustainability and a drastically reduced carbon footprint, NextGen homes also offer potential health benefits to the occupants, with green building materials, smart ventilation, and a bicycle-friendly location and design.

These homes use regional, recycled, durable, sustainable materials. They also conserve potable water and manage storm water naturally.

“We see the NextGen Homes as a way to expand the offerings of new residential homes in Chattanooga,” says Dawn Hjelseth, director of development for green|spaces.

“Consider why new homes come with granite countertops and hardwood floors: it is because clients ask for these features to come standard. Through the construction of the four homes, we will show local buyers that they can have a healthy net-zero energy home within their budget and show builders that they can still make a profit building these homes in Chattanooga.”

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“These homes show local buyers that they can have a healthy net-zero energy home within their budget and show builders that they can still make a profit building these homes in Chattanooga.” room and master bedroom, with a view of Stringer’s Ridge. The main floor layout includes a designer kitchen, an expansive living room with access to a back deck, a powder room, and a bedroom. Downstairs are the laundry room, an additional bedroom, and the master suite, which is equipped with a spa-like master bath and a private deck.

Among the homes’ green features are a 4.75 KW rooftop solar array, high-efficiency ductless mini-split heat pumps, a high-efficiency water heater with a hybrid heat pump, a state-ofthe-art energy recovery ventilator to provide dedicated fresh air to every room, and state-of-the-art, Americanmade Sun windows.

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he latest National Health Interview Survey available, from 2012, shows an annual expenditure of $30.2 billion in out-of-pocket costs for complementary health approaches, benefiting 33 percent of adults and 12 percent of children, and representing about 10 percent of out-of-pocket U.S. healthcare costs. Insurance rarely covers complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in full. As provider networks shrink, premiums rise and the future of healthcare reform remains uncertain, health-conscious consumers yearn for innovative ways to afford this kind of care.

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When Dr. Chad Krisel worked at an urgent care center, he saw up to 55 patients a day. Since opening Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville (IntegrativeAsheville.org), in North Carolina, with Dr. Brian Lewis, he averages 12 patients a day. His team provides a membership-based practice in a payment model known as direct primary care (DPC).

Endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, DPC is broadly accessible. By applying simplicity, sustainability, quality and collaboration, their integrative practice provides comprehensive care for less than what many pay for phone service. “DPC removes traditional financial incentives and conflicts of interest because membership fees fund us. Our only incentive is to help and heal patients,” Krisel explains.

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and urgent care at minimal costs.

The U.S. mainstream fee-for-service approach, whether paid by insurance or cash, has been criticized for encouraging unnecessary tests and procedures because doctors are paid for services performed. To maintain income, they typically shorten appointments to increase the number of patients they see.

Lewis emphasizes, “Time is the valuable factor in DPC—healthy lifestyle changes, which can prevent or reverse 70 percent of health concerns, cannot be communicated in 10 minutes.”

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Medical Cost-Sharing

For generations, Christian communities have operated health care sharing ministries (HCSM) to collectively share the cost of each other’s medical bills as an alternative to outside insurance. Members are exempt from current Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) mandates.

Liberty HealthShare, a nonprofit HCSM chartered by the Mennonite church, believes that everyone has the right to practice religion as they see fit.

Their members share a commitment to personal health and sharing in the burden of health expenses with others that have these values.

“Many in the functional and integrative medical arenas also believe in these principles,” says Tom Blue, of Richmond, Virginia, a director with The Institute for Functional Medicine. “Cost sharing feels very familiar; you present your card to your provider, but there’s no set network of providers, which is favorable for those seeking more progressive forms of care.”

Expanding upon this model, Blue worked with the company to create its Liberty Direct program (LibertyDirect.org).

Individuals pay an annual membership fee plus a monthly share amount. After fulfilling their annual unshared amount of out-of-pocket expenses (similar to a deductible), participants’ healthcare costs— including approved naturopathic and alternative treatments—can be submitted as expenses to be shared by the group.

Liberty Direct provides financial advantages to DPC practitioners and patients by subsidizing membership fees; it favors nutrition over chronic prescription dependence by reimbursing physician-prescribed nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical expenses under the same terms.

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Members must be in good health with a lifestyle that helps sustain wellness, including good nutrition, exercise and abstinence from tobacco use and drug and alcohol abuse. The program also accepts approximately 7 percent of applicants on provisional terms when pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes can be improved through lifestyle changes. They pay an extra fee per month to cover the cost of a health coach; when they achieve their goals, they become full members paying regular rates.

“The economics are staggering,” says Blue, who used to pay $760 a month for insurance with a $12,400 deductible and now pays a monthly share of $449 with a family unshared amount of $1,500. HCSMs are affordable because of restricted overhead budgets. Plus, they appeal to natural-health conscious clients and can decline unsuitable applicants. “This concept of communal cost sharing works—Liberty’s share amounts decreased in 2013 and have not changed since,” comments Blue.

GreenSurance

Told she was past medical hope, Kari Gray, of Kahului, Hawaii, sought to heal from cancer using natural medicine. “When thousands of dollars spent for natural protocols were denied reimbursement by my insurance company, I saw that the system needs to change,” Gray recalls.

CAM therapies still deemed “unproven” by traditional insurance companies gave Gray a second chance at life. Following remission, she began a 20-year search for alternative

medicine insurance. Finding none, in 2014, she created GreenSurance (MyGreenSurance.com).

Serving people that proactively care for their health and prefer natural medicine as primary care, GreenSurance developed an evidence-based and science-backed list of 40-plus covered CAM modalities, including thermography, energy therapy, biofeedback, essential oils and homeopathy. It also covers conventional medical and emergency care.

Enrollees of the member-owned organization are supplied third-party payer information for provider direct billing once the member’s out-of-pocket amount is met. They use any statelicensed provider and the program is often more affordable than traditional insurance.

GreenSurance is currently investing resources to broaden consumer access to the tax advantages of a health spending account (HSA). H.R. 1752 would allow enrollees in any healthcaresharing program to open an HSA. “Simply, we’re a co-op whose members empower us to create an exempt program that protects members from ACA penalties and traditional health insurance,” says Gray. “More, we’re a grassroots movement for change.”

Krisel notes, “Doctors too, are livid about the current status of America’s healthcare system. Be vocal about what’s important to you. The more voices heard in Washington, the more change we’ll see.”

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onventional insurance rules adversely affect Americans’ consideration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

According to the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy use increased over the prior decade, but only among those without insurance. For those with progressive policies, coverage for CAM approaches is usually only partial.

complementary health specialties may know which insurance companies cover specific CAM approaches.

Ask Practitioners About Payments

Before using a complementary or integrative service, inquire about specifics: Sometimes preapproval or a referral is required to qualify; coverage may be limited to a certain network of practitioners; verify visit limits or the number required; and get details of out-of-pocket costs.

Keep insurance-related communications records, including notes on calls and copies of bills, claims and letters, to help with any claim disputes.

Explore Available Options

Ask the insurance provider about coverage of CAM approaches, including whether a rider or supplement to the standard plan is required to cover them. Inquire about discount programs, such as when members pay for fees and out-of-pocket costs, but at a lower rate. State insurance departments and professional associations for

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When seeing a complementary or integrative practitioner, clarify payment and insurance details before the first visit. Learn the cost of initial and follow-up appointments; how many appointments are needed; additional costs such as for tests, supplements or equipment; and if they offer an income-based sliding scale. Also confirm which insurance plans are accepted and if the patient or provider files claims. When insurance doesn’t cover a service, inquire about installment plans and discounts for cash payments.

Save with Tax-Exempt Accounts

Flexible spending accounts offered by some employers allow participants to set aside pretax dollars for health-related expenses. Health savings accounts can be established by individuals with high-deductible health plans to save for medical expenses. Contributions are tax-deductible and interest is tax-free.

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THE DARK SIDE OF GLUTEN-FREE LIVING Most People Benefit from Gluten

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ales of gluten-free products reached $973 million in 2014 and are projected to grow to $2.34 billion in 2019, according to Packaged Facts, a market research publisher. Many such products cost more than their glutenbased counterparts.

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number of Americans with celiac disease remained relatively stable from 2009 through 2014 at about 2.7 million. Meanwhile, marketers for gluten-free products report about 40 million consumers.

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cording to the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston.

Those with a non-celiac gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy also experience a range of symptoms, including bloating, brain fog and joint pain, when they ingest gluten. According to the Center, as many as 7 percent of Americans, or 18 million people, fall into this vague category, due to a far less understood immune response distinct from what’s linked to celiac disease.

Gluten Beneficiaries

The many Americans unaffected by gluten may want to avoid gluten-free products, says Dr. Michael Greger, a Washington, D.C., physician specializing in clinical nutrition. The bestselling author of How Not to Die, Greger founded the educational nonprofit NutritionFacts.org and is a founding fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

“Just because some people have a peanut allergy doesn’t mean everyone should avoid peanuts,” says Greger.

“Some evidence suggests that a glutenfree diet may adversely affect gut health in people without celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy.” He cites a small study published in Gut Microbes which found that a one-month, glutenfree diet may hurt gut flora and immune function, potentially precipitating an overgrowth of harmful intestinal bacteria for those on gluten-free diets.

The gluten components that cause problems for the wheat-sensitive may act as prebiotics and feed good bacteria for the rest of us, says Greger.

“Wheat bran contains the important wheat-based prebiotic arabino-xylanoligosaccharide,” explains Case Adams, a Morro Bay, California, naturopath and author of The Gluten Cure: Scientifically Proven Natural Solutions to Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivities. “It feeds the probiotics that produce enzymes which help break down gluten and gliadin proteins.”

Researchers from Pennsylvania’s University of Reading conducted multiple studies showing that arabino-xylanoligosaccharide derived from wheat bran increases beneficial bifidobacteria populations in the guts of humans.

It is disappointing that a number of

highly publicized studies done on celiac patients have been inappropriately applied to the general population, notes Adams.

Gluten may also boost immune function. In a study published in the journal Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, researchers found that after less than a week on a diet with added gluten protein, subjects experienced significantly increased natural killer cell activity, which could improve their ability to fight cancer and viral infections.

An earlier study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that high-gluten bread improved triglyceride levels better than regular gluten bread.

Plus, Greger says, avoiding gluten means missing out on all the fiber, B vitamins, trace minerals and other nutrients from whole grains like wheat, barley and rye. A whole-grain-rich diet has been repeatedly shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and some forms of cancer in studies from such institutions as the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden.

“Most gluten-free processed foods are not made with nutrient-rich, healthprotecting whole grains,” adds Katherine Tallmadge, a Washington, D.C., registered dietitian, nutrition coach and author of Diet Simple. Ingredients such as potato starch and cornstarch with little nutritional value typically help take the place of wheat flour. “The gluten-free label has little to do with nutritional value.” French fries and many candies, for example, are naturally gluten-free.

Impact of Self-Diagnosis

Self-diagnosing a gluten issue can delay a doctor’s accurate assessment, cautions Greger. “We diagnose celiac by looking for the inflammation caused by gluten in celiac sufferers. If they haven’t been eating a lot of gluten, we might miss diagnosing the disease. Thus, instead of being on a gluten-free diet, we want celiac suspects to be on a gluten-loaded diet, such as four to six slices of gluten-packed bread daily for at least a month before they come in for a diagnostic exam.”

Studies are ongoing and information continues to evolve regarding the pluses and minuses of a gluten-free diet.

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Functional Medicine for Pets Why the Best Vets Use It

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any pet owners have chosen functional medicine for their own care, so they logically turn to it for their four-legged family members, as well. Most veterinarians are still unfamiliar with this approach to pet health care and may even discourage its use because they see it as being out of synch with conventional ideology.

Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging patients and doctors in a partnership designed to improve health. This evolved practice better addresses individual needs than a traditional approach that focuses on illness and treating disease rather than restoring overall health. By shifting from an allopathic platform to a more holistic, patient-centered one, functional medicine addresses the whole pet, not just a set of symptoms.

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The system of medicine practiced by most vets is geared toward acute care of a severe trauma or a climax in illness that necessitates urgent diagnosis and

treatment. They typically apply specific, prescribed treatments such as drugs or perform surgery to treat the immediate problem or symptom. This approach works well for pets experiencing a crisis, but isn’t appropriate for restoring health when animals have chronic disorders. It also doesn’t help them to at least live comfortably with incurable problems without the side effects often caused by extensive administration of medications.

Conventional veterinary science lacks the proper tools for preventing and treating complex, chronic disease.

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Functional medicine always focuses on the unique nature of the patient; there is no “one treatment fits all” mentality. Functional medicine vets are specifically trained to assess the underlying causes of complex, chronic disease and to apply strategies such as nutrition, diet and naturopathic remedies to both treat and prevent these illnesses. They can ably help the

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increasing number of pets suffering from complex, chronic health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, allergies, arthritis, seizures, bowel and bladder problems and immune system disorders.

Functional medicine best addresses these concerns because it involves understanding the origins, prevention and treatment of ailments and emphasizes customized care. The goal is to promote health as a positive force well beyond the absence of disease.

It’s possible for many pets to appear to be healthy while specialized, noninvasive testing shows underlying issues that must be addressed if illness is to be prevented. Conventional medicine either doesn’t offer such testing or ignores minor abnormalities, placing the pet at risk for developing serious and potentially irreversible problems.

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An integrative, science-based healthcare approach considers interactions in the pet’s history, physiology and lifestyle

Referral to a qualified practitioner is needed to help a pet benefit from functional medicine. that might lead to problems. All of the diagnostic and treatment modalities are based upon proven scientific principles and follow evidence-based medicine to yield the best results in terms of total function.

Functional medicine integrates traditional Western medical practices with what are sometimes considered “holistic” or “complementary” healing methods. The focus is on prevention through nutrition, diet and exercise; use of the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques; and prescribed combinations of botanical medicines, supplements, therapeutic diets and detoxification programs, using drugs only when necessary as a last, rather than a first, resort. This whole-pet approach allows doctors to choose which-

ever therapies are best for each patient.

Holistic vets see many patients for which conventional medicine has proven ineffective. Sometimes conventional doctors back away from offering treatment, either because the pet is “too old,” the treatment is “too expensive” or the results are unlikely to be “satisfactory.” Functional medicine can help many of these so-called hopeless cases, return pets to health and often heal disease after principles of functional medicine have been consistently applied to the pet’s everyday lifestyle.

Finding a functional medicine vet is challenging, but worth the effort.

Focusing on the individual needs of a pet ensures the optimum chance for achieving and sustaining proper health.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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Natural Living Index Acupuncture......................................22 Animal Health.......................... 22 & 23 Bodywork............................................23 Conscoius Living...............................24 Diaper Service...................................24 Eco Friendly Pest & Wildlife Control..................................24 Education............................................24 Emotional Freedom Technique

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Fitness.................................................24 Gluten-Free Foods.............................24 Grass-Fed Beef...................................26 Health Foods & Nutrition...... 26 & 29 Health & Wellness.............................29 Health & Wellness Center................29 Holistic Health Care..........................29 Insurance........................................... 30 Integrative Medicine........................ 30 Kinesio Taping.................................. 30 Martial Arts........................................32 Massage School.................................32 Massage Therapy..............................32 Natural Products . ............................32 Nutritional Counseling.....................32 Orthodontics......................................32 Primary Care......................................34 Recycle/Reuse...................................34 Reflexology.........................................34 Restaurants........................................34 Salons..................................................34

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Birth Wellness Women’s Center 606 Belvoir Ave., Chattanooga 423-443-4335 BirthWellness.com Business summary and services: Birth Wellness offers complete prenatal, birth and postpartum care. Our goal is to promote healthy lifestyles and educational opportunities for the best birth and parenting experience possible. Our services are based on the holistic philosophy that pregnancy and childbirth are normal, healthy life events.

What drew you to this profession?

The core of our care resides in our belief that women have choices in childbirth, and midwives are in the business of helping women navigate those choices. Every woman deserves a safe and empowering childbirth experience.

What should a client expect from working with you?

A mother can expect to have regularly scheduled prenatal visits during which the midwives monitor baby’s growth and fetal heart rate as well as mother’s overall health. We order all diagnostic testing, as necessary. During labor and birth, we offer support and encouragement while also ensuring the safety and well-being of both mother and baby. We perform the newborn examination and state-mandated testing, file the birth certificate and provide postpartum visits.

What do you most want Natural Awakenings readers to know about you and your work?

Birth Wellness offers women a wonderful and diverse team of professionals who provide evidence-based care in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Open Door Energy Healing 1320 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga Suzanna@SpiralQuest.net SpiralQuest.com Business summary and services: Individualized sessions with Suzanna Alexander at Open Door Energy Healing combine the essence of Reiki, Healing Touch, interactive guided imagery and Theosis Spiritual Healing to support your journey to health and wholeness.

What drew you to this profession?

Since retiring from a career as a physical therapist, I have been able to fully express my passion for nontraditional forms of healing. I began training in many theories and techniques of energy healing in the 1970s and continue to enthusiastically study and learn to this day.

What should a client expect from working with you?

Exploring and restoring your unique energetic blueprint leads the way to a more resilient, healthy, happy body, mind and spirit. Sessions are deeply transformative, and you will awaken to a deeper awareness of your spiritual presence What do you most want Natural Awakenings readers to know about you and your work?

I consider it a sacred privilege to assist you in your healing.

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Acupuncture An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance itself, based on the theory that an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of meridians. Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system. Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life-force.

Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs.

WAYNE STEPHENS, LAc, LMT The Wellness Tree 2805 Dayton Blvd.

Chattanooga, TN 37415 423-877-3770 ChattanoogaWellnessTree.com

My goal is to help create optimal conditions for wellness using specific needle placement. I work with clients to help prevent disease, restore health and establish optimal fitness by supporting the inherent self-healing process.

ANIMAL HEALTH CHATTANOOGA HOLISTIC ANIMAL INSTITUTE Colleen Smith DVM, CVA, CVCP Katie Smithson DVM, CVA 918 East Main Street Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-531-8899 ChattanoogaHolisticVet.com

Holistic veterinary facility. Certified Veterinary Acupuncturists integrating conventional and alternative therapies for small animals.

Offering Acupuncture, Stem Cell therapy, laser therapy, Prolotherapy, Reiki, Tui-Na, general medicine, surgery, Certified Veterinary Chiropractic, allergy testing, nutrition consultation and food therapy.

JO MILLS PET GROOMING

Chattanooga Holistic Animal Institute 918 East Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-531-8899 Offering green grooming, including relaxing hydro-massage baths with all-natural EarthBath products. Certified grooming for all canine breeds, as well as cats.

WALLY’S FRIENDS SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC

155 Unaka St., Chattanooga 423-716-0822 WFSNCDirector@epbfi.com WallysFriends.com Facebook.com/SpayNeuterChattanooga Combined Federal Campaign #62745 Hamilton County’s spay/neuter clinic has altered 100,00+ animals, curbing pet overpopulation with affordable, highquality spay/neuter and wellness. Prevention of unwanted puppies and kittens is key to a humane community and drastically reducing euthanasia in shelters!

Bodywork Massage and the physical practices of yoga are perhaps the best-known types of bodywork; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loosening stiff muscles and stimulating the organs. Other types of bodywork include Alexander technique, Rubenfeld synergy and Trager. Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a highly individual process. Several types may be combined for the greatest benefit.

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MASSAGE INSTITUTE OF CLEVELAND 4009 Keith St. Ste. 207 Cleveland, TN 37311 423-559-0380

Massage Institute of Cleveland, East Tennessee’s oldest continuously operating massage school. 28-week-long day or evening program. $3,400 tuition includes books.

No-interest payment plans.

VA-approved. Discount massage clinic open to public.

RESTORATIVE BODY THERAPIES Carol Bieter, LMT, CNMT 243 Signal Mountain Rd. Ste. E Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-605-4855 RestorativeBodyTherapies.com

Licensed massage therapist and certified neuromuscular therapist offers a wide range of relaxation and treatment massage techniques, including neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release and Reiki. Certified and extensively trained in sports massage.

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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Conscious Living THE WATERSHED FARM

401 Bandy Rd., Ringgold GA 30736 TheWatershedFarm@gmail.com TheWatershedFarm.com Enriching experiences for children and adults through equine-facilitated learning programs and nature-based educational opportunities.

Partnering with the wisdom of the horse and Mother Nature, we create sacred space to expand awareness, personal development, conscious living.

A self-help procedure founded by Gary Craig that combines fingertip tapping of key acupuncture meridian points while focusing on an emotional issue or health challenge.

Unresolved, or “stuck,” negative emotions, caused by a disruption in the body’s energy system, are seen as major contributors to most physical pains and diseases. These can remain stagnant and trapped until released by the tapping. EFT is portable and easy to memorize, so it can be done anywhere.

LUCILLE YORK

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Diaper Service WEE CARE DIAPER SERVICE

Maureen and Frank Gibson, Owners 423-402-0232 Info@WeeCareDiaperService.com WeeCareDiaperService.com Chattanooga’s only cloth diaper delivery service, aiming to make cloth an easy and affordable option. Wee Care delivers clean cloth diapers to your home and takes the dirty ones away.

Repeated health problems call for different healing. Lucille York has 30+ years’ experience in energy modalities. Emotional Freedom Techniques and BARS™ are two modalities that heal on a quantum level.

Environmental Education SIERRA CLUB, CHEROKEE CHAPTER

Eco-Friendly Pest and Wildlife Control ECO PEST SOLUTIONS LLC

423-432-6264 ecopestsolutionsllc@yahoo.com On Facebook @ Eco Pest Solutions, LLC Eco Pest Solutions LLC is an eco-friendly local company that provides green termite and organic pest control and wildlife removal. We currently service residents and businesses in Bradley, Polk, Hamilton, McMinn, Meigs and Rhea Counties. Contact us seven days a week for free estimates.

Education CHEO (COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH EDUCATION ORGANIZATION) 4CHEO.org

Nonprofit CHEO educates the public about holistic health practices. Free meeting third Sunday each month, 2-4 pm.

Website includes meeting information, practitioner member directory, event calendar, information on membership and print directory.

423-718-5009 CherokeeGroup@gmail.com Tennessee.SierraClub.org/cherokee

Nonprofit Sierra Club group educates with free monthly meetings, event booths, e-newsletter and actions (local/state/national) to protect the environment. Similar to holistic, it promotes organic, non-GMO, local farming, clean air/water, wilderness preservation, energy efficiency, more.

TENNESSEE RIVER GORGE TRUST 1214 Dartmouth St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-266-0314 TRGT.org

For more than 33 years, TRGT has worked to protect the Tennessee River Gorge as a healthy and productive resource for our community through land protection, education, community engagement and good land-stewardship practices.

Farmers’ Markets SIGNAL MOUNTAIN FARMERS MARKET

In front of Pruett’s Signal Mountain Market 1210 Taft Hwy. Signal Mountain, TN 37377 423-902-8028 signalfarmersmarket@gmail.com SignalMountainFarmersMarket.com A year-round, producers-only market offering fresh vegetables, fruit, pastured meat, eggs, baked goods, fresh-cut flowers, handcrafted items, more. Open Thursdays 4-6pm during the regular season and 4:-5:30 pm December-March.

For more information, visit our website, email us or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Fitness YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHATTANOOGA 301 West 6th St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-265-8834

Serving Chattanooga for 143 years. YMCA programs focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility—because a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.

Gluten-Free Foods Gluten is a protein composite found in most breads, but also sometimes in unexpected places like ketchup or ice cream. Those with gluten sensitivity, gluten allergy or Celiac disease can experience a variety of symptoms, from gas and diarrhea to malnutrition, skin rashes and fatigue. Gluten-free foods have become a popular choice for people who cannot tolerate traditional breads, cereals and other gluten-containing products.

NUTRITION WORLD

Ed Jones 6201 Lee Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-892-4085 NutritionW.com Located at Lee Highway and Vance Road, Nutrition World ofW o r l d fers Chattanooga’s most complete selection of vitamins, herbs, proteins, weight-loss and joint-support products, athletic supplements, alkaline products and other natural health products.

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Purple Sky Healing Arts Robin Burk, MLT CMP 625 E. Main St., Chattanooga 423-521-0624 PurpleSkyHealing@gmail.com PurpleSkyHealingArts.com Business summary and services: People are increasingly looking toward the arts to enjoy inner calm and find meaning in the world. We often experience healing through this process while finding balance in all aspects of our humanness. Purple Sky Healing Arts provides such an opportunity through private and group sessions, workshops and special events to nurture your soul.

What drew you to this profession?

A few years ago, my father was in the hospital. As a musician, I naturally began to play music for him, and I witnessed the benefits of therapeutic music. I started training with the Music for Healing & Transition Program to provide live therapeutic music at the bedside of the ill and dying. From there I was led to train with the Globe Sound Healing Institute. I’ve also studied with sound healing pioneers such as Jonathan Goldman and Don Conreaux.

What should a client expect from working with you?

I bring to private practice a caring approach, helping clients open their unique balance of mind, body and spirit. With group sound events, participants often experience deep relaxation and leave feeling grounded and refreshed.

What do you most want Natural Awakenings readers to know about you and your work?

Therapeutic music and sound works much like other healing modalities, such as massage, floating, yoga and meditation. I encourage everyone to explore and find the right modality for his or her needs.

Yin Yang House Acupuncture & Wellness Center 818 E. Main St., Chattanooga 423-521-0480 Clinic@YingYangHouse.com YYH.ch Business summary and services: We offer the gamut of Chinese Medicine services, including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, tuina (medical massage) and training in associated arts such as tai chi and meditation, plus Western services like massage and craniosacral therapies. Our website is a popular resource for Chinese Medicine education.

What drew you to this profession?

All our staffers were helped by the techniques we now practice. Our owner and principal acupuncturist came to the medicine from a deep commitment to work with and share something of value in the world.

What should a client expect from working with you?

We work with all ages for nearly every condition—pain, depression, anxiety, diabetes and hormonal and fertility issues, as well as many complicated conditions like cancer and autoimmune conditions, for which we have specialized systems that come from leaders in the field with 40+ years of clinical experience.

What do you most want Natural Awakenings readers to know about you and your work?

Acupuncture is actually quite enjoyable. Once the needles are in, most patients fall asleep, and the treatment is completed by a focused medical massage. We also offer multiple community-style acupuncture clinics at a reduced cost, and free weekly classes such as qi gong and meditation.

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Grass-Fed Beef COLMORE FARMS

Jo Colmore 402 Woodfield Ln. Rising Fawn, GA 20738 ColmoreFarms.com Locally grown, grass-fed and grain-finished natural beef.

Dry-aged and cut and packaged to your specifications.

An exquisite beef-eating experience.

Health Foods and Nutrition EVERYTHING FOODS & MUSHROOMS 1004 Sevier Ave. Knoxville, TN 37920 865-234-0977 Info@EverythingMushrooms.com EverythingMushrooms.com

Complete mushroom s u p p l y, g i f t s a n d r e s o u r c e c e n t e r.

Gourmet mushroom foods, mushroom logs, books and much more. For workshops, check website or call for current schedule.

NUTRITION WORLD

Ed Jones 6201 Lee Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-892-4085 NutritionW.com Located at Lee Highway and Vance Road, Nutrition World offers Chattanooga’s most complete selection of vitamins, herbs, proteins, weight-loss and joint-support products, athletic supplements, alkaline products and other natural health products.

THE FAMILY HERB SHOP Alison Campbell 6462 Hixson Pk. Ste. 101 Hixson, TN 37343 423-843-1760

Family owned and operated for the last 21 years, we provide a wide selection of vitamins, herbs, essential oils, weightloss products, Advocare and many other natural health products for the entire family.

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VILLAGE MARKET

5002 University Dr. Collegedale, TN 37315 423-236-2300 VillageMarketCollegedale.com Over 50 years providing natural foods, bulk items, herbs, vitamins and vegan products along with the area’s largest selection of vegetarian meats. Excellent produce, fresh-baked goods and 20,000+ grocery items create a complete shopping experience.

Health and Wellness KENDY STAPLETON

Certified Bars Practitioner 706-934-9230 kendyizaguirre87@gmail.com Bars.AccessConsciousness.com If you’re having trouble sleeping, if your brain works too much or if you are feeling stuck in life, get your Bars run and get freedom from the constant rage of your brain.

Health and Wellness Center LUCIDITY FLOAT CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA

1405 Cowart St. Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-903-4138 LucidityChattanooga.com Facebook.com/luciditychattanooga Twitter.com/luciditychatt

Improve your health on the psychological and physiological levels at Lucidity. Experience deep relaxation through floating in state-of-the-art sensory deprivation tanks.

Achieve deep cellular healing and prevent illness through hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Reach new levels of health, happiness and satisfaction.

The Wellness Tree 2805 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga 423-877-3770 ChattanoogaWellnessTree.com Business summary and services: The Wellness Tree offers acupuncture, massage and herbal formulas.

What drew you to this profession?

When Wayne Stephens watched an acupuncturist treat his father and manipulate his energies, he was so fascinated that he began researching acupuncture. The more he learned, the more interested he became, ultimately earning a master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute, a premier school in California.

What should a client expect from working with you?

Our highly educated staff treats your condition with compassion and care, using acupuncture, massage therapy and herbal formulas alone or in combination. We treat body, mind and spirit, looking at the whole person to diagnose imbalances and then helping the body use its natural healing ability to correct them. Pain, disease, inflammation, stress, anger, fear and anxiety all cause disharmony, and we work to help patients correct this.

What do you most want Natural Awakenings readers to know about you and your work?

Many people don’t realize that acupuncture needles are extremely fine, are sterile and are only used once. They might be surprised to find that they don’t even feel them being inserted. Others might feel tingling, warmth or a slight ache. Many people see dramatic results very quickly, especially for pain management, but sometimes numerous treatments are necessary, and sometimes a combination of treatments and dietary changes are the best way to provide relief.

PURPLE SKY HEALING ARTS 625 E. Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-521-0624

Purple Sky Healing Arts is dedicated to providing Chattanooga with a variety of events to help bring body, mind and spirit to a state of balance. Weekly and monthly group sessions; special events and workshops.

STILLPOINT HEALTH ASSOCIATES LLC Barbi Hurst Marci Blevins 1312B Hanover St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-756-2443 StillPoint-Health.com

Holistic Health Care A health care practice that considers and treats all aspects of a patient’s needs—psychological, social and physiological. Holistic health care generally includes a variety of alternatives to traditional Western medicine, which tends to be reactive rather than proactive, and which often relies on pharmaceutical treatment of symptoms.

PERSONAL INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Charles C. Adams, MD 4085 Cloud Springs Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736 O: 706-861-7377 F: 706-861-7922 DrPrevent.com

Lymphatic therapy, colonics, thermography, counseling, more. By providing a healing spa experience, we embrace the holistic philosophy of healing that encompasses wellness of mind, body and spirit, a natural complement to conventional medicine.

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Eco Pest Solutions LLC 423-432-6264 EcoPestSolutionsLLC@yahoo.com On Facebook @ Eco Pest Solutions, LLC Business summary and services: We are the first and currently the eco-friendliest pest company in the Chattanooga market. We are licensed, bonded and insured for our green pest services, environmentally safe termite bait system and humane wildlife removal and relocation service. Many companies offer one or two of these services, but no other local company offers all three services with one just one call.

What drew you to this profession?

Owner Michael Burks grew up in the Chattanooga area and worked for the big three companies, and he saw early on the satisfaction that came from helping his customers solve a pest problem. That is what really lured him into wanting to be a “bug man.” Doing it greener than the local competition only made perfect sense to him.

What should a client expect from working with you?

They are not calling just another bug company. They are calling an expert to solve their pest problem with a local touch. We want each of our customers to feel like a friend or family, not just a customer number.

What do you most want Natural Awakenings readers to know about you and your work?

We are one of the top choices for realtors’ buyers for termite inspection letters in the Chattanooga market. We also specialize in moisture control, such as vapor barriers, foundation vents and fungus treatments.

Sugar Moon Skincare Studio 3957 Dayton Blvd., Ste. B, Chattanooga 423-713-7476 SugarMoonSkincare@yahoo.com SugarMoonSkincareStudio.com Business summary and services: Sugar Moon Skincare Studio is newly opened and features organic, healthy and holistic treatments for the skin and body. Our services include face and body sugaring for hair removal, facials utilizing oxygen or organic ingredients with essential oils, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, massage therapy, Reiki, reflexology and hot stone massage.

What drew you to this profession?

We wanted to provide natural, affordable and effective solutions to heal the body.

What should a client expect from working with you?

We provide a comfortable environment and knowledgeable staff that is eager to leave you feeling revived, renewed and like family.

What do you most want Natural Awakenings readers to know about you and your work?

That we take pride in the quality of the products and services we provide, as well as exclusively offering natural alternatives to reduce exposure to chemicals and environmental factors.

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Insurance STATE FARM INSURANCE Larry Pyatt, Agent 241 Signal Mountain Rd. (across from Baylor School) Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-265-8580 Larry@LarryPyatt.com

For 28 years helping Chattanooga clients manage the risks of everyday life and recover from the unexpected. Leadership built on quality service, mutual trust, integrity and financial strength. Coverage for home, auto, boat, life, health.

Integrative Medicine This holistic approach combines conventional Western medicine with complementary alternative treatments in order to simultaneously treat mind, body and spirit. Geared to the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, it neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies without serious evaluation.

PERSONAL INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Charles C. Adams, MD 4085 Cloud Springs Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736 O: 706-861-7377 F: 706-861-7922 DrPrevent.com

Personal and integrative care for you and your family. Same/ next day unlimited appointments. Communicate with your doctor by cell, text or email. Deep discounts for integrative therapies. PRP, ozone, chelation, Meyer’s, HBOT, IASIS.

KINESIO TAPING A therapeutic form of taping designed to help speed recovery from injury, aid in retraining over- or underworked muscles, decrease pain, and help alleviate chronic muscle tightness.

RESTORATIVE BODY THERAPIES Carol Bieter, LMT, CKTP 243 Signal Mountain Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-605-4855 RestorativeBodyTherapies.com

Carol Bieter is a certified Kinesio Taping practitioner, having completed all three levels of training and passed the CKTP exam. Currently one of the only certified Kinesio Taping practitioners in the Knoxville and Chattanooga areas.

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What is the Tennessee River Gorge? The Gorge consists of 27,000 acres of land carved through the Cumberland Mountains by 27 miles of the Tennessee River. It begins approximately five miles downstream from downtown Chattanooga at Williams Island and ends at Hales Bar Dam Marina in Marion County. The Gorge is the only large river canyon bordering a mid-sized city. More than 17,000 acres of the Gorge are protected by the Tennessee River Gorge Trust through fee simple ownership, conservation easements and MOUs with state and federal partners. This map shows lands protected by the Trust and its supporters.

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Martial Arts DOJO CHATTANOOGA

Tracy Hilliard, LMT, RN 423-322-6974 3894 Dayton Blvd. Ste. B Chattanooga, TN 37415 FourBridges.MassageTherapy.com

Trevor Haines 323 Cherokee Blvd.

Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-267-0855 Trevor@DojoChattanooga.com DojoChattanooga.com

Offering customized evaluation and massage to suit the particular need of each client.

Certified in Maya Abdominal Therapy to assist clients with reproductive health, fertility and digestive concerns. Also specializing in neuromuscular and prenatal massage.

Trevor Haines teaches the martial arts Wing Chun Kung Fu and Five Animal Kenpo Karate. Excellent for self-defense and overall wellness, martial arts develop physical and mental confidence and discipline.

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Massage school MASSAGE INSTITUTE OF CLEVELAND 4009 Keith St. Ste. 207 Cleveland, TN 37311 423-559-0380

Massage Institute of Cleveland, East Tennessee’s oldest continuously operating massage school. 28-week-long day or evening program. $3,400 tuition includes books.

No-interest payment plans.

VA-approved. Discount massage clinic open to public.

The Wellness Tree 2805 Dayton Blvd.

Chattanooga, TN 37415 ChattanoogaWellnessTree.com 423-877-3770

My goal is to help create optimal conditions for wellness using a system of therapeutic manual therapy. I work with clients to help restore health, reduce stress and establish optimal fitness by supporting the inherent self-healing process.

RESTORATIVE BODY THERAPIES Carol Bieter, LMT, CNMT 243 Signal Mountain Rd. Ste. E Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-605-4855 RestorativeBodyTherapies.com

Licensed massage therapist and certified neuromuscular therapist offers a wide range of relaxation and treatment massage techniques including neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release and Reiki. Certified and extensively trained in sports massage.

Massage Therapy A general term for the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy incorporates various disciplines and involves kneading, rubbing, brushing and tapping the muscles and connective tissues by hand or using mechanical devices. Its goal is to increase circulation and detoxification in order to reduce physical and emotional stress and increase overall wellness.

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NUTRITION WORLD

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Nutritional Counseling Embracing a wide range of approaches, nutrition-based, complementary therapies and counseling seek to alleviate physical and psychological disorders through special diets and food supplements. These will be either macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins and fiber) or micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements that cannot be manufactured in the body). Nutritional therapy/counseling often uses dietary or food supplements, which can include tablets, capsules, powders or liquids.

NUTRITION WORLD

Ed Jones 6201 Lee Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-892-4085 NutritionW.com Located at Lee Highway and Vance Road, Nutrition World offers Chattanooga’s most complete selection of vitamins, herbs, proteins, weight-loss and joint-support products, athletic supplements, alkaline products and other natural health products.

Orthodontics SMILE STUDIO

Marie Farrar, DDS MS 204 W. Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-531-4533 info@smilestudio204.com SmileStudio204.com

LEED silver-certified and EcoDentistry gold-certified orthodontist. Dr. Marie Farrar brings a woman’s eye and a mother’s touch to minimize the costs of orthodontic treatment in terms of time, money, discomfort and overall life energy while maximizing outcomes in terms of esthetics, function and stability.

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105 N. Market St., Ste. 101, Chattanooga 423-266-3539 Inquiry@ClearSpringYoga.com ClearSpringYoga.com

Business summary and services: I offer a beautiful combination of energy healing modalities to heal the body. This includes chakra clearing and DNA, cellular and atomic-level healing to heal the emotional and physical body and more.

Business summary and services: ClearSpring is Chattanooga’s first yoga studio, offering a variety of classes for all practice levels, body types and ages. Its classes focus on awareness of breath, physical alignment and mental focus to encourage a mindful practice and mindful living. Bodywork and meditation are also offered.

What drew you to this profession?

When I saw the difference energy work made for me and others in my first healing class, I was amazed. From that point to now, I continue to learn all I can about energy healing. I love having the knowledge and ability that allows me to help others with their health and lives.

What drew you to this profession?

Understanding that when the body is relaxed and controlled, the mind can become relaxed and controlled and life can be lived relaxed, with minimal stress. This is the essence of yoga, the process of improving well-being by balancing the physical, mental and energetic levels to gain freedom to live fully.

What should a client expect from working with you?

This is a total healing experience; the client will be involved in his or her healing process. During a session, clients will experience a feeling of peace and relaxation, receive information and guidance to direct them on their healing path, and notice a reduction in pain and physical symptoms. It is important that clients adjust or remove negative habits to facilitate complete healing. The guidance and information discussed during sessions creates the foundation for change.

What should a client expect from working with you?

“EveryBody” is welcome at ClearSpring; we have classes to accommodate just about everyone. Many physical issues can improve over time with regular class attendance and practice. Improved mobility, stress reduction, improved sleep and clarity of thought can also be gained over time by participating in the offerings provided at our studio.

What do you most want Natural Awakenings readers to know about you and your work?

My passion in life is energy work; I love helping my clients heal and enjoy life. This propels me to continue learning and improving so that my clients continue to get the best services, experience and results.

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We are a full-service studio, offering basic fundamental classes, gentle classes, more active flow classes, community classes and restorative yoga classes. Our experienced teachers offer modifications and corrections as needed so students get the maximum benefit from the practice. We offer therapeutic body work for those needing more individual attention, and weekly meditation sessions.

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Angela Oliver 1309 Panorama Dr. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-553-6773 BananaTreeSalon.com Facebook.com/BananaTreeSalon

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Scenic City Recycling offers commercial, residential and event collection in the greater Chattanooga area. Accepts glass, plastics 1-7, paper, tin, aluminum, cardboard, electronics, clothes, more. Receptacles supplied free. “Helping the Earth without the Hassle.”

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Enjoy relaxation time in the massage chair during your visit and complimentary drinks.

Reflexology A natural healing art based upon the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to every part of the body, and that correctly stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands increases circulation and promotes specifically designated bodily and muscular functions.

THERAPEUTIC REFLEXOLOGY Kenda Komula 207 Woodland Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-400-9175

Experienced; certified in Original Ingham Method.

Works on the hands and feet.

Reflexology increases nerve and blood supply and circulation to the whole body, balancing and helping it normalize.

Calming sessions designed for individual needs.

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Sound Healing PURPLE SKY HEALING ARTS Robin Burk, Sound Practitioner 625 E. Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408 423-521-0624

Robin Burk’s focus is pain management, stress conditions, insomnia and soothing the nervous system. Treatments are no-touch and include vibroacoustic therapy, Reiki, tuning forks and traditional soundhealing techniques to assist the physical and energetic bodies.

Supplements NUTRITION WORLD

Ed Jones 6201 Lee Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37421 423-892-4085 NutritionW.com Located at Lee Highway and Vance Road, Nutrition World offers Chattanooga’s most complete selection of vitamins, herbs, proteins, weight-loss and joint-support products, athletic supplements, alkaline products and other natural health products.

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Vegetarianism The voluntary abstinence from eating meat and/or other animal products for religious, health and/or ethical reasons. Lacto-ovo vegetarians supplement their plant-based diet with dairy (lactose) products and eggs (ovo). Lacto vegetarians eat dairy products, but not eggs; ovo vegetarians include eggs, but no dairy; and vegans do not eat any animal-derived products.

VILLAGE MARKET

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Wellness Arts MOVEMENT ARTS COLLECTIVE

3813 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank 423-401-8115 MovementArtsCollective@gmail.com MovementArtsCollective.com.

Classes and workshops in bellydance, yoga, movement and other wellness arts. Home of Body Positive Chattanooga, with classes designed to be accessible to all bodies, abilities and identities—a place where every body is welcome.

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Yoga Practical application of the ancient Indian Vedic teachings. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join,” and refers to the joining of one’s physical, mental and spiritual elements. The goal of good health is accomplished through a combination of techniques, including physical exercises called asanas (postures), controlled breathing, relaxation, meditation, and diet and nutrition. Although yoga is not meant to cure specific diseases or ailments directly, it has been found effective in treating many physical ailments.

CLEARSPRING YOGA

17 N. Market St. Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-266-3539 ClearSpringYoga.com Chattanooga’s original studio since 1999, offering a range of classes seven days a week for all ages and abilities.

Small class size, personalized attention, beginnerfriendly. Come be a part of this vibrant yoga community.

Please note: The contents of this Natural Living Directory are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

Toes Yoga 3228 Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga 423-760-8375 Info@ToesYoga.com ToesYoga.com Business summary and services: Toes Yoga of Chattanooga is an intimate yoga studio in the Brainerd Arts District, easily accessible from Brainerd Road, with free parking in the back. We offer classes for all abilities, from beginner to the advanced practitioner. Our very experienced and qualified teachers are capable of relating the class to individual needs.

What drew you to this profession?

We wanted to open a studio where anyone, no matter their experience or body type, could feel comfortable starting their yoga journey. Yoga has many healing benefits, and we felt a space was needed where you could focus on your own needs without worrying about what others around you are doing.

What should a client expect from working with you?

With regular practice, yogis can experience a range of amazing health benefits, including relief from back pain, elevated mood, lessened anxiety symptoms, better posture and release from stress.

What do you most want Natural Awakenings readers to know about you and your work?

Newcomers to the studio can expect a warm welcome and a very inviting, relaxing atmosphere. Our emphasis is to support your yoga journey and encourage a regular yoga practice. We understand that everyone is equipped with their own strengths and yoga is not a competition but a process of discovery and recognition.

Our power lies in the confidence residing naturally within ourselves. Come and practice, relax and breathe.

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Nutrition World....................................... 3, 24, 26, 32, 34 & 40 Obligacion, Tecca...................................................................... 33 Open Door Energy Healing..................................................... 22 Personal Integrative Medicine.........................15, 29, 30 & 34 Purple Sky Healing Arts...................................26, 29, 34 & 38 Qi Revolution................................................................................2 Restorative Body Therapies.............................. 6, 23, 30 & 32 Scenic City Recycling............................................................... 34 Seabear Wild Salmon............................................................... 28 Sierra Club.................................................................................. 24 Signal Mountain Farmers Market..................................16 & 24 Smile Studio.......................................................................12 & 32 Stapleton, Kendy....................................................................... 29 State Farm Insurance/Larry Pyatt........................................30 Stillpoint Health Associates............................................6 & 29 Sugar Moon Skincare Studio..................................................30 Tennessee River Gorge Trust.........................................24 & 31 Therapeutic Reflexology......................................................... 34 Toes Yoga.................................................................................... 37 TradeBank of Chattanooga....................................................... 11 Village Market.....................................................29, 32, 34 & 39 Vintage Wine and Spirits.......................................................... 16 Wally’s Friends...................................................................19 & 23 Watershed Farm, The............................................................... 24 Wee Care Diaper Service......................................................... 24 Wellness Tree.............................................................22, 29 & 32 Ying Yang House....................................................................... 26 YMCA....................................................................................9 & 24 York/Lucille................................................................................ 24

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