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New Functional Medicine Resource Opening Soon

Whole 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

Yoga 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. Certified 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 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."

Jeneé Claridge

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

The 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 speakers are Dr. Cornelia Cho, Suzanne Simard 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

Fhleisdeir, Cho and Simard. There will also be two sessions of hand drum making with Jacqueline Weber. Three-day deep dive immersions on May 24, 25 and 26, include Reading the Body and Other Clinical Skills, with Margi Flint, and Herbal Pharmacy Intensive: Beyond the Basics: Making Better Medicines, with Lisa Ganora.

For more information and to register, visit MidwestWomensHerbal. com. See ad on page 23 and at NAChicago.com.

Make this Super Bowl Sunday Super Tasty

Tom’s Food Markets is happy to supply Super Bowl partygoers on February 13 this year with something special. Their party trays, salads, cheese, meats and hot case meals-to-go are made fresh daily by the Deli team. Other great tasting items are Tom’s chicken, flatbread pizzas and wings with four different sauces: sweet chili, barbecue, buffalo and garlic parmesan. Special orders are available.

Tom’s also carries organic and locally grown fruits and vegetables, an in-house bakery, quality Charman’s Reserve meats and seafood. Tom’s has an extensive beer and wine selection and liquor is sold at 14th Street., East Bay, Interlochen, and Northport. Curbside pickup and home delivery via DoorDash are available.

Tom’s Food Markets donates over 200,000 pounds of food to local food pantries annually, giving back to each neighborhood where they do business.

Traverse City locations: 13940 S. West Bay Shore Dr. (231-9477290); 738 Munson Ave. (231-947-7175); and 1201 S. Division St. (231-946-4115) Additional locations in Northport and Interlochen. For more information, visit Toms-FoodMarkets.com.

Relieving Magnetic Field Deficiency

Kaycie Noble, owner of Earth Labs, states, “The human body is under the influence of the Earth’s magnetic field and is keeping some sort of balanced relationship with it. Under modern-day living conditions, the force of this field is continually compromised and decreased. Science is discovering that human bodies can become deficient in the energy supplied from this field and as a result, abnormalities can appear.

“The external application of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) to the body begins to reverse this deficiency. Earth Labs offers supplementation of earth energy through PEMF. Abnormal conditions like chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, joint stiffness and others can be improved, and you can feel restored.”

Location: 317A E. Front St., Traverse City. For more information, call 231-421-1490, email Info@EarthLabsHeal.com or visit Earth LabsHeal.com. See ads on back cover and page 19.

Traverse City Restaurant Week

Celebrate local dining from February 20 through 26 during Traverse City Restaurant Week downtown. From restaurants and breweries to shopping and galleries, there’s something for everyone. Each participating establishment will feature a $25 or $35 threecourse menu during the event. Takeout will be available at select locations, and reservations are recommended.

Participating restaurants include Reflect Bistro, inside Cambria Hotel, Bahia, The Good Bowl, Smoke and Porter Public House, For-

rest, A Food Studio, Trattoria Stella, Amical, Boathouse Restaurant, Blue Tractor, West End Tavern, Jolly Pumpkin, Rare Bird Brewpub, The Towne Plaza, Taproot Cider House, The Delamar Traverse City, PepeNero and Red Mesa Grill.

For updates, visit DowntownTC.com/traverse-city-restaurant-week.

Go Natural and Organic at Salon Moxie

At Salon Moxie, a trendy, organic-based, cruelty-free salon, owner Amanda Craggs offers an organic color line, as well as a low-ammonia nourishing color. Most hair dyes are loaded with harmful chemicals such as ammonia, peroxide and resorcinol. This is why hairdressers wear gloves and other protective gear, because the chemicals can react with skin or cause significant health issues. Organic hair colors use herbs that give hair the desired color. The full-service salon specializes in all hair, bridal hair, nail and eyelash extension services.

“We believe in giving you the best talent and knowledge along with the best products available. Our salon is for anyone who may or may not be aware of the benefits of organic or healthier product options. We believe in organic products, but also believe in healthier options, as well,” advises Craggs. “We believe in quality and great customer service. When you come into our salon, expect to be pampered and experience what a true day of relaxation should feel like!”

Location: 531 E. Eighth St., Traverse City. For appointments and more information, call 231-486-6000 or visit SalonMoxieTC.com.

Young Athletes Need Special Attention

Spinal Solutions Chiropractic & Progressive Therapy, the office of Joel Roskamp, DC, and Katy Gorman, DC, treats young athletes with recurrent injuries that are sidelining their performances. Roskamp says, “It’s very important to get treatment at onset of condition due to specific sports [ankle/knee sprain and strains, shoulder pain from pitching/throwing]. Often, by the time a kid will naturally heal, the season is coming to an end.”

Over-training a young body can affect future performance options such as college scholarships. “Pain in kids is not normal and should be addressed right away. The cold laser is effective for this ailment, as well as training evaluations and potential modifications while in recovery,” he advises.

Gorman says, “Athletes don’t usually look fat, but in growing and training, one can really hamper a performance by not getting good food and rest. We inquire about nutrition and advise our athletes accordingly.”

Spinal Solutions also treats weekend warriors and people just getting into working out, each of whom might be experiencing overuse syndromes such as runner’s/jumper’s knee (infra/supra patellar tendonitis), golfer’s/tennis elbow (medial/lateral epicondylitis) and a common ailment, plantar fasciitis.

Location: 2506 Crossing Cir., Traverse City. For appointments and more information, call 231-421-3333 or visit SpinalSolutions-TC.com.

A Valentine Surprise from Living Light Massage

This Valentine’s Day, say, “I love you,” with the gift of massage from Living Light Massage and their highly trained group of independent, certified and licensed massage therapists that are dedicated to helping clients improve their health and achieve a balanced lifestyle. They provide high-quality massage in a warm, tranquil atmosphere with five treatment rooms, flexible scheduling and a commitment to providing quality care, whether looking to find a sense of balance and tranquility or relief from chronic pain and tension.

Owners Asa Johnson and Beth Stricko note that massages are shown to aid in the release of oxytocin, often called the love hormone, which increases feelings of social bonding and well-being. It also helps increase serotonin and dopamine, making it a perfect choice for a special someone this Valentine’s Day.

Location: 134 W. State St., Ste. 100, Traverse City. For appointments and more information, call 231-995-9697 or visit LivingLightMassage.com.

Physical Therapy House Calls and Virtual Visits

Doctor of physical therapy Aubrey Jabour, of Northbound PT & Wellness, is providing holistic mobile and telehealth physical therapy and wellness services. She holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Michigan State University and a doctorate in physical therapy from Central Michigan University. Jabour says, “Our mission is to empower people in northern Michigan to achieve their optimal

physical function and quality of life with accessible, holistic and skilled physical therapy and wellness services.” A physical therapy house call is the same Aubrey Jabour as visiting a physical therapist in an outpatient clinic. Telehealth physical therapy uses a video conference over a secure online platform to help discover what issues are a problem and assess movement which assists in creating a plan of action to improve mobility, strength and control.

Research on telehealth (also called telerehabilitation, telemedicine or virtual physical therapy) demonstrates that it can be just as effective as in-person physical therapy for a wide variety of issues. Their other wellness services focus on injury prevention and education for individuals and their caregivers.

For appointments and more information, call 231-331-3311, email Contact@NorthboundPT.com or visit NorthboundPT.com.

Fostering a Lifelong Relationship of Care

West Front Primary Care is a family medicine/general practice group that combines general medicine, pediatrics, minor surgery, gynecology and social and behavioral sciences. The three main benefits to having a wellness manager are having a personal health coach, improved communication and coordination of care. At West Front, wellness managers Michelle VanHollebeke, RN, Kaitlyn Hans, RN, and Chip Redker, RN, are professionally trained nurses and social workers with expertise in helping families cope more effectively with the challenges that come with staying healthy and managing illness.

Family practice physicians establish lifelong relationships with patients. Their specialty is treatment of families and individuals at every stage of life and in many circumstances. These relationships give healthcare providers a basis for decisions in each patient’s lifelong care, fostering a partnership between the healthcare provider and patients.

They provide preventative medicine for children and adults; routine physical examinations; women’s health care; health screening tests; free immunizations for children; office surgical procedures; consultations for patients traveling outside the U.S.; and osteopathic manipulation treatment.

Location: 4290 Copper Ridge Dr., Ste. 200 (Bldg. F), Traverse City. For appointments and more information, call 231-935-8930 or visit WestFrontPrimaryCare.com.

KUDOS

Nonprofit Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse, an emergency shelter program that creates community between those in need and those that are able to help, has been approved for a $15,000 grant from the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation.

Created to help individuals disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, the fund can be put to immediate use to help ready the shelter. Dedicated to the preservation of the physical health and spiritual welfare of adults experiencing homelessness, a primary goal of Safe Harbor is to offer food, shelter and hope for its guests.

In addition to a seasonal emergency shelter and year-round housing and human services resource center, they also focus on community partnerships to better collaborate on long-term solutions for ending homelessness in the region. To volunteer, donate or get more information, call 231-642-2435, email Info@GTSafeHarbor.org or visit GTSafeHarbor.org.