New Functional Medicine Resource Opening Soon
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hole Health Traverse City has partnered with Thomas Lammy, M.D., and Phillip Siemer, M.D., to establish a new medical clinic. Whole Health Regenerative Medicine, is located at 3639 Cass Road in Traverse City. Services offered include traditional medical services, chiropractic, Trigenics, regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma and functional medicine. In-person and online workshops focused on improving health and enhancing lives will be offered on an ongoing basis. The fully integrated medical clinic offers a wide variety of healthcare services all under one roof. They realize that no two people are exactly alike and healthcare needs can change throughout one’s lifetime. They look forward to serving healthcare needs as they arise. Free consultation. Most insurance is accepted. For appointments and more information about workshops, call 231-943-2100 or visit WholeHealthTC.org. See ad page 23.
Yoga Bellaire Social Events
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oga Bellaire has opened a new studio at 216 Portage Drive, in Bellaire, and will hold monthly Red Tent Women’s Circles from 7 to 9 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month and Community Nights from 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month. During Red Tents, local women meet to share their journey and grow together. As a gentle introduction to women’s sacred circles, participants are guided into a space of listening and sharing, giving and receiving, exploration and stillness to honor their womanhood. Nursing babies, girls and young women are welcome. On Community Nights, each month has a different theme for connecting with fellow community members. Movie nights, potlucks, cacao and conversation are just a few of the ideas, and suggestions are welcome, too. Everyone is welcome, including families, and they do not need to practice yoga to join. For more information and to see other great Yoga Bellaire offerings, visit YogaBellaire.com/events. See ad page 9.
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Doulas Make Birthing Easier
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ertified doula Jeneé Claridge says, “My experience has been that a lot of mamas wait to find a doula until they reach their last trimester. To provide the best support for each mama’s individual needs, interviewing and hiring a doula sooner in pregnancy could possibly be more beneficial for a mama and her support partner.” Creating a familiar support system for a mother can help her feel more empowered Jeneé Claridge and confident in her birthing journey. Doulas provide familiar and consistent mental, emotional and physical support with our magical bag filled with comfort measures and techniques in a hospital, birthing center, or home birth setting. “As your doula, I provide two prenatal meetings to answer all your questions and concerns, educate you and your partner with techniques and comfort measures that are helpful during labor, and if needed, help set up your space for labor, birth, postpartum and so much more,” says Claridge. “I am on call 24 hours starting at 38 weeks, and continue to provide two hours of support after your baby’s arrival, along with a postpartum follow-up, when mama is ready." Free gift with complimentary consultation. For appointments and more information, call 231-300-2229 or email JeneeClaridge@gmail. com. See ad page 21.
Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference Honors Flora, Fauna and Funga
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he 11th annual Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference will be held May 27 through 29 at Camp Helen Brachman, in Almond, Wisconsin, to celebrate our connection with the Earth and each other. Keynote Suzanne Simard speakers are Dr. Cornelia Cho, Misty Cook and Suzanne Simard, author of Finding the Mother Tree. Participants can enjoy more than 60 workshops and plant walks, herbal education, personal growth workshops, singing, dancing, nourishing meals, swimming, campfires and a Red Tent communal space. Three-hour pre-conference workshops on May 26 and 27 feature Susun Weed, Rev. Judith Laxer, Althea Northage-Orr, Heather Nic an
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