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learning &healing 6-8 Discover peace in Duluth, MN Deep Peace Wellness Studio, a healing arts cooperative, offers many modalities for healing 10-11 Find a healing center or community that serves your needs

BY HOPE SCOLES 12-13 The Pleiadian Academy of Enlightenment offers online course for awakening to your spiritual Self

BY CHRISTINE DAY

14-15 Spark Clinic activates the chi sparkplug of your energy system Only U.S. walk-in healing clinic located in south Minneapolis

BY DESIRﾃ右 BRAZELTON 16-18 NEW RELEASES Fountain of Youth Exercises

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CENTERS OF LEARNING & HEALING

Discover peace in Duluth Deep Peace Wellness Studio, a healing arts cooperative, offers many modalities for healing

N

ESTLED IN down-

WHO ARE THE PRACTITIONERS?

town

Duluth,

over-

Erin DeWitt: 218-341-3411. “I

looking its beautiful

began my journey in the healing arts

harbor,

Peace

with Reiki,” she said. “As a Reiki Master

awaits you. “The jour-

Teacher, I enjoy teaching and learning

ney inward begins as you enter into the

from students as they come into their own

space. You immediately feel at home, safe,

and realize their pure potential for self-

embraced. You breathe deeply and begin,”

healing and in supporting others.” Dewitt

said Erin Dewitt, one of the founders of

teaches about the power of our words and

Deep Peace Studio.

intention and how they affect our healing

Gary

Deep Peace Wellness Studio is

and living. She facilitates free community

Anderson

shared by a cooperative of healing arts

healing circles and workshops on Sound

practitioners, with over 60 years of collec-

Healing, The New Science on Healing

tive experience, trained to guide you on

and Reiki training with businesses, orga-

your path to empowerment.

nizations and private groups. Dewitt offers

“It is our belief that you have the abil-

sessions that integrate Reiki, Reconnective

ity to live well on your own. The modali-

Healing/The Reconnection®, Sound Heal-

ties that we offer support you in that pro-

ing and guided meditation.

cess. We gently assist you in tuning-in

to your body’s innate intelligence and in

“The teachings of yoga have made a pro-

awakening to your healing abilities. We

found impact in my life and I continue to

are facilitators; you are the healer,” said

be passionate about sharing the gifts that

Dewitt.

I’ve been given,” said Anderson, who has

Kiki

been teaching yoga classes in the Duluth

Erspamer

Deep

MANY MODALITIES AVAILABLE

We offer Ayurveda, Myofascial

Release, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, Quantum-Touch®, Reconnective Healing/The Reconnection®, Reiki, Reiki Training, Somatics and Private Yoga Sessions, Yoga and Somatics Classes and Workshops in the studio or the workplace.

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Erin DeWitt

Jodi Christensen

Gary Anderson: 218-391-7404.

area for over eight years. He is a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner and welcomes the opportunity to work oneon-one with clients who are seeking deeper connections to their own wisdom. Check out the Phoenix Rising at www.pryt.com.

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Nancy Knutson

In a Phoenix Rising Therapy session practitioner Gary Anderson assists clients with passive stretches to encourage understanding of the body mind connection.

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TOP LEFT: Erin Dewitt offers Reiki session.

LOWER LEFT: Deep Peace Wellness Studio in Duluth, MN offers many healing therapies.

Right: Kiki Erspamer offers Shirodhara—ancient ayurvedic warm oil treatment—at Deep Peace Studio.

Discover Peace Continued...

she strives to meet her clients with kind-

Heart Centered Therapy, using an integra-

ness, acceptance, and heart and believes

tive approach tailored to the individual’s

love is the most powerful healer. Erspamer

life situation.

Jodi Christensen: 218-940-1484.

offers sessions in Ayurveda, private Yoga

“I enjoy assisting others in creating better

and Reiki and teaches classes in Yoga, Yoga

COMMUNITY MEDITATION

health, harmony, and balance in their lives

for your Doshas and Ayurveda. She is con-

and I believe Yoga is a practice that offers

tinuing her training in Massage Therapy

nity meets in Deep Peace Wellness Studio

profound physical and emotional healing,”

with Lake Superior College.

on Sundays from 6:30–8:30 p.m. No expe-

said Christensen. She offers private sessions

in Yoga, Somatics, and Reiki, and teaches

continue to be amazed at the creative power

Hatha Yoga and Somatics classes.

of our thoughts and the innate wisdom of

your healing power? We are ready to sup-

Kiki Erspamer: 218-341-9209.

the bodymind in affecting change,” said

port you!

“I began my own healing journey with

Knutson. “I believe that the most impor-

Yoga and Meditation which transformed

tant challenge is to fully embrace the belief

Deep Peace Wellness Studio, 31 West

my life!” said Erspamer. After her stay in

that ‘anything is possible.’” She practices

Superior Street, Ste 501, Duluth, MN

India, she went on to receive formal train-

Reconnective Healing/The Reconnection®,

55802. info@deeppeaceduluth.com;

ing in Ayurveda and Reiki. She said that

Myofascial Release, Quantum-Touch®, and

www.deeppeaceduluth.com.

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Nancy Knutson: 218-340-1147. “I

Bluestone Zen Meditation Commu-

rience is necessary.

Are you ready to embrace and own

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CENTERS OF LEARNING & HEALING

Find a healing center or comm that serves your needs

D

O YOU ever wonder what

spirit connection, we naturally support a

healing touch or sound healing practitio-

is driving the growing

new model for healing.

ners. From that base, we can expect some

desire across the world for

A holistic wellness model is, by defi-

combination of acupuncture, homeopathy,

holistic health practices

nition collaborative. It brings together the

yoga or t’ai chi, reflexology, and a mind-

and alternative ways for

expertise of those who can support the

body modality like hypnosis. To round out

achieving optimum health? Finding our-

whole person. This model has supported

the need for spiritual and emotions work,

selves part of a global community might

the creation of dynamic healing commu-

we should find interesting and varied

be driving our desire to find true wellness.

nities that are, in many towns and cities,

spiritual, therapeutic, and health coaching

After all, aren’t we reminded daily by

right next door. They might be called well-

practices.

events across the globe that we are all in

ness centers, healing centers, or centers for

this together? We might as well take care

integrative care. Whatever the name on the

of ourselves and our planet in the best

door, we no longer have to bounce from

ways possible. For true wellness to occur,

one private practitioner to the next.

of economic rebuilding? Practitioners usu-

DETERMINE WHAT COMMUNITY FITS YOUR NEEDS

clients to sample their work and the group

ents to try a sample from a variety of prac-

besides seeking psychological balance and physical health, we must take into account our core spiritual needs. Perhaps a tall order in today’s fragmented, distracted world. But still, we seek answers, and dig deeper on this healing journey, don’t we?

How do we sort through which heal-

ing community is right for our needs?

We review what services are available and how well those services match up with our needs at the moment, subject to change

LOOK FOR VALUE PRICING

What about affordability in this time

ally provide special introductory rates for will often have discount packages for clititioners. If we are wise, we realize that no one person has all the answers we seek, no matter what their training or expertise. The value of receiving work from a practitioner

CREATING COMMUNITY FOR HEALING

as we shift our focus. To feel at home and

As a result, we have been coming

ence, there are some basics to look for in

together to learn and heal within com-

any healing center. We should find a warm,

munities of fellow health seekers, healers,

welcoming atmosphere, classes to help us

and spiritual teachers. Ideally, this means

become our own health champion and

together we find creative ways to take

spiritual warrior, and plenty of alternative

responsibility for our own healing and also

practitioners from which to choose.

to care for each other along the way. As

many of us become more and more con-

include chiropractors, massage therapists,

Hope Scoles, M.A., is the Director for the

scious and awakened to our mind, body,

and energy workers such as Reiki and/or

Center for Alternative Healing in Apple

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thereby support the best healing experi-

Usually, this collaborating group will

within a group is that they know their fellow healers’ work well. Within the healing community, they work on each other and attend each other’s classes and workshops.

Who better to give an educated opinion on what will enhance our best journey to wellness? In a collaborative, holistic wellness model, everyone wins.

BY HOPE SCOLES

munity

Valley. She listened to her own heart’s desire

to provide many and varied healing modali-

enjoys practicing healing arts and teaching

for collaboration and community by joining

ties “south of the river.” She, along with her

spiritual and wellness classes to fellow seek-

together with other healers under one roof,

delightful, talented, and wise colleagues,

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CENTERS OF LEARNING & HEALING

The Pleiadian Academy of Enli offers online spiritual awakenin

I

T IS with great joy that I have

ment back to our natural spiritual natures.

this moment. This “Language of Light”

been able to channel through a

I personally, look forward to working

work has been brought forth at this time

brand new body of sacred work

with all who feel called to take their next

to enable those of you who feel called

from the Pleiadians, which is

step forward, and to say yes to participat-

to do so to take giant steps toward your

now being presented as an online

ing in this transformative course.

own enlightenment process. We have

course through our new Pleiadian Acad-

For more information on the Lan-

crafted energies that will support you in

emy of Enlightenment.

guage of Light Initiations Course, please

being able to move back into a place of re-

visit my website at www.christinedayon-

alignment to the Self, and remembrance

LANGUAGE OF LIGHT

line.com and click on the Pleiadian Acad-

of your place within the Universal Con-

emy of Enlightenment link in the left hand

sciousness.

series of teachings, comprises a program,

column.

or series, of Light Initiations called Lan-

In the meantime, I invite you to read

to reconnect to this aspect of your Self, so

guage of Light.

the following personal message from the

that you can navigate your place within

I feel so privileged to be partner-

Pleiadians that explains more about the

the Collective. As you make your way back

ing with the Pleiadians in this wonderful

purpose of this Academy and the courses

towards Self, you undergo a transforma-

adventure of discovery of Self. I refer to it

they intend to teach.

tion that enables you to hold an “ener-

The first Course in this unique new

The time has come for many of you

getic platform”—an energetic mirror, as

as an adventure because I believe that the single most important journey that we are

MESSAGE FROM THE PLEIADIANS

it were—for others to meet that aspect of

to make in this lifetime is the re-discovery

Dear Ones, we greet you with love

themselves. In this manner, you enable

of our Selves; this journey of the re-align-

and appreciation for all that you are in

many other humans to follow in your foot-

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BY CHRISTINE DAY

ightenment ng steps. This is part of your mission here, it is

have set in this program contain an in-

towards Self. —Blessings, The Pleiadians

what you came here to do, and now is the

built support system that enables the spiri-

time for this unfoldment.

tual realms—the Angels, Light Beings,

Christine Day is a leading spiritual teacher,

Masters, and other light energies to come

healer, channel and author of Pleiadian

TOOLS FOR AWAKENING TO SELF

forth when called upon. The dimensional

Initiations of Light. Following a traumatic

We have many tools that will enable

energies we set enable the spiritual realms

childhood in her native Australia, Christine

you to awaken to your Self. This course is

to work with you in a unique way, support-

was diagnosed with advanced systemic lupus

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ing you in the most appropriate and benefi-

at the age of 31 and given a short time to live.

erate this process. Our mission is simply to

cial manner, according to your individual

Shortly afterward, she experienced a profound

assist you when you call upon us, to adjust

needs as they arise.

spiritual awakening with the Pleiadians,

your energies, to aid you throughout your

We rejoice in your birthing and

the energy of which eventually resulted in a

integration processes, and to support you

remembrance of yourself as spiritual

complete self-healing. Since then Christine has

in aligning back to your original design.

beings, and we hold each one of you in

been presenting Pleiadian initiations through-

Our role is to provide you with the

your humanness as you take this next step;

out the United States and internationally.

tools, and to open up specific energetic

a journey that is designed not only to move

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you back into conscious remembrance, but

CIES OF BRILLIANCE, a unique healing mo-

opportunity to move forward and awaken

also to provide you with a direct experience

dality that was channeled through her 20 years

on different levels. We hold a loving space

of your spiritual essence. We honor you in

ago, along with the original Amanae multi-

in which to birth yourself.

your humanness and hold you with love as

dimensional bodywork. For more informa-

you embark on this important journey back

tion visit http://www.christinedayonline.com

Know that the energetic grids we

Christine is the founder of FREQUEN-

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CENTERS OF LEARNING & HEALING

Spark Clinic activates the chi sp of your energy system Only U.S. walk-in healing clinic located in south Minneapolis

A

S A mother of three young

tary and alternative medicine (CAM), we

daughters, I know that ill-

all work together. The goal of CAM is to

SPARK CLINIC PROVIDES THE HEALING SPARK

nesses always come on or

work with our clients to build their own

get worse just as my practi-

body’s healing capabilities. Throughout

nificance of our name is, Spark Clinic. In

tioner’s office closes for the

the healing process, different modalities

many religions and areas of thought, it is

evening or on the weekend. My experience

are needed at different times. Some of the

believed that we are all energetic beings,

and that of many of my clients was my

speediest recoveries have happened for

that what animates us is not our bodies or

inspiration for opening a holistic walk-in

people who received not only a homeo-

our brains but something deeper than that.

clinic that would be staffed both evenings

pathic remedy but also an acupuncture,

In homeopathy it is called the vital force

and weekends.

Reiki, or massage session at that same

and in some practices it is known as the chi

After opening our doors over a year

time. Having a team of practitioners

or prana. No matter what name you give it,

and a half ago, I believe that we have ful-

in one location that can work with you

it represents our energetic selves. All of the

filled and continue to fulfill the need that

throughout your healing journey can be

modalities that are offered at Spark Clinic

inspired me in the beginning. Not only do

very powerful.

work with that energetic being in some way.

we provide care, but the services we pro-

When you are seeking self care of

Through touch or a small needle inserted at

vide help to strengthen our clients and

any kind, it is important that you select

just the right point or a remedy, we work

boost their vitality.

a practitioner and a place where you feel

with people to balance their chi and bring

Through homeopathic care, acu-

comfortable. This may mean that the

back the vitality that is what we know as

puncture, Reiki and massage, we have

location is convenient, the atmosphere

health. Thus, we provide the healing spark.

helped hundreds of people find relief from

is soothing or you receive a warm greet-

pain and recover quickly from illness. I

ing when you walk through the door.

in clinic in the United States. We offer

believe it is important that we offer a full

Your relationship with your practitioner

walk-in hours as well as care by appoint-

range of services as there are many doors

should feel safe, caring, and warm as

ment. Our services include acupuncture,

that lead to healing.

well. In short, there is a lot to consider

homeopathy, massage, Reiki, and shiatsu.

when choosing care providers. If you

Throughout the summer, we offer yoga

MANY HOLISTIC SERVICES UNDER ONE ROOF

are able to see multiple providers in the

classes on Saturday morning for adults and

same location, with the soothing atmo-

families. Located in South Minneapolis,

The benefit of having so many ser-

sphere and warm greeting that you’ve

just east of the intersection of 48th Street

vices under one roof is not just the range

grown to expect, you are then able to

and Chicago Avenue, we are easily accessed

of choices. As is true of most complemen-

focus on you.

from 35W.

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Sometimes people ask what the sig-

Spark Clinic is the only holistic walk-

BY DESIRﾃ右 BRAZELTON

parkplug

Founder of Spark Clinic, Desirﾃｩe Brazelton is a classical homeopath and graduate of the Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy where she currently serves as a board member. She is a member of the South Chicago Avenue Business Association, the North American Society of Homeopaths, and the National Center for Homeopathy and the Minnesota Homeopathic Association. Spark Clinic: 612-232-6453. www.sparkclinic.org

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NEW RELEASES: Fountain of Youth Exercises

Learn to stay young through an self-massage techniques called

D

O-IN (DOUGH-EEN)

is a series of healing,

movements, including tapping, pound-

diagnostic, and energiz-

ing, pinching, pulling, and rubbing. They

basis, your body awareness is heightened

ing self-massage tech-

are performed to energize and balance our

and you begin to notice subtle changes.

niques that originated

life force, also known as chi or ki.

In the beginning, you may experience

thousands of years ago

Our chi flows through pathways

sensation when you press areas, or points,

in the Far East.

in our body known as meridians. Each

along your body. This light pain will dissi-

According to Call, this ancient

meridian relates to an organ or system,

pate upon release of the pressure, and over

practice is known to increase energy,

and in good health, our chi circulates

time will usually lessen. According to Call,

clarity, and well-being in the body,

freely throughout its path. If our chi

when sensation is present in your body it

mind, and spirit. The discoveries were

becomes blocked or stagnated, we may

can be an indication of an existing internal

initially considered to be coveted wis-

experience sensation, or pain, along the

condition. It is helpful to experience this

dom and were verbally passed on for

pathway. Blockages can occur for a num-

sensation, which may indicate a block-

generations.

ber of reasons. These common occur-

age, as an invitation to bring more focused

Call believes that by embracing

rences are the minor aches and pains that

healing touch. Below are some examples of

this practice, we take our health and

we may experience seemingly without

Do-In practices on different areas of the

awareness into our own hands.

explanation.

body.

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Do-In exercises are comprised of

HEIGHTENED BODY AWARENESS When you practice Do-In on a daily

By Naomi Sophia Call

ncient d Do-In HEAD AND HAIR

grasp even a few hairs, and pull gently

with intention.

These scalp exercises are known to

stimulate your brain, affecting both physical and mental activity. They also stimulate your bladder and gall bladder. Often this results in a feeling of being more alert and refreshed. Enjoy these exercises first thing in the morning or any time you feel drowsy.

• Make a fist and pound lightly all over

FACE

These facial exercises are effective for

releasing tension. You may instinctively do some of these exercises when you have a headache; doing them regularly and proactively can help prevent headaches and keep you relaxed.

your scalp while keeping your wrist loose.

• With your fingertips tap gently all over

• With your fingertips, rub your scalp vig-

your time, moving gradually, as you

orously.

• Gather fistfuls of hair and pull on them gently. For those with very short hair,

your forehead. Close your eyes and take feel the tension releasing. Let your body guide you.

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According to the author of The Fountain of Youth Exercises, Naomi Call, pinching, pulling, and pounding on your body could help in keeping the body and mind young and active.

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NEW RELEASES: Fountain of Youth Exercises

Continued...

your chest, especially the sternum. Tapping on your sternum is often helpful

• Tap your temples.

• Gently rub your temples in a circular motion using the tips of your fingers.

• Gently pinch your eye brows lightly pull forward and then release. Begin at the bridge of your nose and work out toward your temples.

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for awakening and centering yourself.

• Lightly pound and rub with your fingertips all over the chest. Rub lightly in between the ribs, this may be a little sensitive.

Naomi Sophia Call is a Kripalu Yoga Teacher with advanced certifications and

CHEST AND UPPER TORSO

30 years experience of teaching and consult-

Do-In chest exercises help to release

ing in the Healing Arts. Her primary focus

stagnation in the lymphatic system,

is working with older adults and people

strengthen the respiratory function, and

in chronic pain. She is also the author of

accelerate blood flow. A sense of warmth

Yoga in Bed. www.naomicall.com Foun-

and itchiness is a sign that you have acti-

tain of Youth Exercises is released June

vated chi flow.

2011. $19.95. ISBN 978-1-84409-528-

• With your fingertips, tap all around

5, Findhorn Press (Distributed by IPG)

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ABOUT THE COVER ARTIST

Julia Watkins: Founder of Energism art movement

“S

ENTIENT BEING II…

an aspen grove in Colorado. The aspen leaves

den force is drawing them down the path

Path to the Light” is the

turn a brilliant gold in the fall. They are so

toward the light. It is the favorite of the

title of our July cover

bright that when they lay on the ground,

religious and spiritual,” said Watkins.

by artist Julia Watkins.

one can actually walk the forest at night.

Watkins, a descendent

“One afternoon when the sunlight

of Native Americans inhabiting Ocrakoke

backlighted these aspens I began to imag-

Island, NC, was mentored from the age of

ine that I might meet god in a setting like

11 by artist Fletcher. At 16 she enrolled in

this … the light and energy of a higher

the NC State School of Design where she

power coming to me through the trees and

studied art and architecture with seven more

a golden path to the source.

years at the NYC Art Student’s League.

She’s a former international model for Cha-

first attempt was good, but seemed like a

nel and Yves St. Laurente. She is considered

scene I was watching instead of the deep

the found of the Energism art movement.

experience it should be. I repainted it

“I decided to paint the vision. The

WHAT’S WITH ALL THE SWIRLS?

Watkins explains that the swirls rep-

resent the flow of energy between all things and demonstrate how man and animal are interconnected with their world.

Energism was inspired by the con-

cept of the Chinese martial art T’ai Chi whose masters believe the key to balance is to move and live with the natural rhythms of earth, water, and sky. Moving with the

focusing on connecting viewer and spirit.

natural flow of things is “the way” or Tao.

ABOUT “PATH TO THE LIGHT”

“The result was that many people

To v i s i t J u l i a Wa t k i n s’ g a l l e r y :

who have seen it say they feel like a hid-

www.platris.com or email caprt99@aol.com

“My inspiration for this painting was

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