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Overcome Trauma for a Happier Life

Health Matters, the practice of Dr. Kathleen I. Gregg, a certified professional life and wellness coach and member of the International Coach Federation, is opening a second office at 4111 Okemos Road, in Okemos, to focus on life and wellness coaching and trauma psychotherapy.

She is able to guide clients through the complicated process of understanding their present situation and setting realistic attainable goals. Her coaching mission is to guide and support them through such life challenges such as communication, conflict resolution, endof-life stress, ethics, holistic health, men’s empowerment, motivational blockages, organizational goals, personal development, self-esteem, self-confidence, women’s empowerment, time management, public speaking, family, finances, nutritional goals, health concerns and improvement of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, among others.

Gregg received a Ph.D. in Holistic Psychology with a focus on trauma therapy and holds certified clinical trauma practitioner certification. She also offers naturopathic services in the clinic at 8183 East Herbison Road, in Bath.

Dr. Kathleen I. Gregg

For more information or to make an appointment, call 517-641-8000 or visit HealthMattersMI.com. See ad page 25. Location: 6901 State Rd., Ste D., Saline. For appointments and more information, call 734-470-6766, email Info@Thrive-Wellness-Center. com or visit Thrive-Wellness-Center.com. See ad page 30.

Cannabis Home Delivery for up to 15 Miles

Winewood Organics is now providing free delivery within a twomile radius of Organic Cannabis and All-Natural Edibles (or 15 miles with a $50 minimum order). Louie Davis says, “Customers can now buy directly from the source without needing to physically visit the source. Winewood delivery is convenient, affordable and discreet.”

All cannabis products sold by Winewood Organics are planted, grown, trimmed, processed and packaged by Winewood staff, including small-batch organic cannabis, all-natural edibles, single-source concentrates and vape cartridges.

Location: 2394 Winewood Ave., Ann Arbor. For scheduling and more information, email Louie@WinewoodOrganics.com or visit WinewoodOrganics.com. See ad page 11.

Nutrition Response Testing for the Whole Family

Thrive! Wellness Center, the office of Dr. Shannon Roznay, DC, is providing Nutrition Response Testing to help the whole family. Roznay offers Activator methods chiropractic alongside nutritional programs to optimize health and achieve true wellness.

Non-invasive Nutrition Response Testing uses the body’s reflexes as a biofeedback system to tell what areas are weak and need nutritional support. By checking these reflexes directly against a series of the most common causes of dysfunction, including environmental toxins, food allergies, immune challenges and even scars, they can discover the actual root of health problems.

It can help discover the underlying cause of health problems and fix them naturally and holistically with a personalized Thrive Wellness health program. She says, “I love helping moms have more control

Stop Pain Without Opioids

Dr. Tiziano Marovino, owner of TLC Chronic Pain Solutions, states, “Physical therapy is an excellent way of easing the discomfort and pain that may accompany injury. You’ll regain control of your body and discover methods for increasing your personal comfort, enhancing your journey to recovery. Pain technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, and is now an integral part of pain management. There is no functional restoration in the absence of pain control. Medical devices will play a large and significant role in filling the void that opioid restrictions created.”

He is the only AAIPM board-certified physical therapy diplomate in pain management in Michigan and the former director of the largest pain therapy center in the state. Marovino provides innovative, world-class, evidence-based physical therapy and chronic pain treatment, ideal for anyone from a senior in high school to a senior citizen in the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor area. Programs are built through elite athlete training and

Insurance is accepted. Location: 1947 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. For appointments and more information, call 734-879-1138, email Info@tlcpainsolutions.com or visit tlcpainsolutions.com.

Prevent Burnout with the Purposeful Experience

Kumanu is comprised of behavior designers, data scientists, technologists and psychologists that fuse advances in neuroscience, AI and machine learning, the latest behavior change and habit formation models, cutting-edge digital experience design and real-time sentiment analysis to create positive change in a way that’s both scalable and enduring for groups and businesses of all sizes.

Victor J. Strecher is an award-winning pioneer in the field of behavioral science and professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and the author of several books, including Life on Purpose: How Living for What Matters Most Changes Everything. He says, “Conventional well-being solutions often operate at the surface. Creating a more authentically engaged, connected and mentally healthy workforce means going deeper. It means tapping into the root of emotional well-being, bringing a sense of purpose into each day.”

Grounded in powerful neuroscience, the Purposeful Experience helps people adopt mindsets and habits that bring better focus, intention and purpose into each day. A strong sense of purpose catalyzes greater emotional self-regulation, resilience, inclusion and reduced risk of mental health challenges, burnout and turnover.

Location: 535 W. William St., Ste. 4N, Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-822-6673, email Info@Kumanu.com or visit Kumanu.com.

Expert Coaching from Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen

Vicki Brett-Gach, a master vegan lifestyle coach through Main Street Vegan Academy and certified personal chef through Wellness Forum Health, is now providing vegan coaching for those thinking about transitioning to a vegan diet or would like to lower their blood pressure, blood sugar or cholesterol, as well as improve digestion and lose weight. She will set achievable goals and identify potential obstacles, then find solutions. Appointments are in-person or by telephone, through FaceTime or Zoom. Individual coaching is available in both one- and three-month packages.

Brett-Gach says, “If you’re ready to develop new, healthy habits but don’t know where to begin, or just need a little help, I completely understand. I know that it can seem overwhelming to try to put all the puzzle pieces in place before taking the plant-based plunge. During a single, one-hour consultation, we’ll gather background information, determine goals and develop highly individualized, user-friendly strategies accompanied by hand-selected recipes designed to help you begin working toward your healthy objectives, one delicious meal at a time.”

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Evenstar’s Chalice Brings the Sacred to the Everyday

Evenstar’s Chalice is offering a free Sacred Self-Care online course facilitated by Shalina Rankin from 6:30 to 8 p.m., March 10 and 17, via Zoom. She says, “You’ll learn how to create and ritualize a self-care practice that is deeply personal and designed to feed your unique life and soul needs, while simultaneously acting as a protective energetic boundary and magnetic field.”

Rankin is an herbalist and founder of Fiery Maple Wholistic Healing, Inc. She trained under internationally renowned master herbalist Keith Robertson and earned a certificate of completion in Herbal Studies in 2015 from the Habitat Reskill Center of Ann Arbor, founded by master herbalist Peggy Jones, as well as an herbal medicine apprenticeship at the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine, on the Isle of Arran, in Scotland.

Evenstar’s Chalice is a sensorial playground with divine wares, vintage relics, gallery arts and sacred swag.

Admission is free. Register at EvenstarsChalice.com/store/p373/Sacred_Self-Care. Store location: 36 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. For more information, call 734-905-7980, email Info@EvenstarsChalice.com or visit EvenstarsChalice.com.

Intuitive Healing Circle with Amy Feger

The Enlightened Soul Center and Shop For the Holistic and Intuitive Arts is hosting an Intuitive Healing Circle with visionary energy healer and shaman Rev. Amy Feger from 4 to 6 p.m., March 6 and April 3, for the novice to advanced intuitive that wishes to practice how to use their intuitive abilities for healing. There will be groups of two or three people working on one person at a time. Each person in the group will apply whatever they are most drawn to do. This is an exercise of going with the flow and allowing the group members’ collective experiences to merge.

Rev. Amy B. Garber, director and cofounder, says, “Working together to help someone heal brings about new healing methods from the collective experience. This is what happens when more than one person works together in a healing circle. Each group brings their experiences to the table. This allows the intuitive healer to step out Admission is $25. Location: 2711 Carpenter Rd., Ann Arbor. Register (required) at 734-345-1923. For more information, visit Enlightened SoulCenter.com.

Create a Certified Wildlife Habitat

Wild Birds Unlimited has partnered with the National Wildlife Federation to be the new champion of their Certified Wildlife Habitat program. The North American bird population has decreased by 2.9 billion breeding adults—a net loss of 29 percent—over the last 50 years. Scientists have identified habitat loss as the biggest reason for the decline.

Creating a wildlife habitat is fun, rewarding and makes a big difference. It should include food, water, cover and a place to raise the young. Include native plants in the yard to provide songbirds with natural food sources. Attracting a greater number and variety of birds can be done by offering a consistent, reliable supplemental food source in the form of a bird feeder filled with a quality seed blend.

Wild Birds Unlimited specializes in bringing people and nature together through the hobby of backyard bird feeding and nature products. Their stores offer the highest-quality products, such as bird food, bird baths, bird houses, bird feeders, nature gifts and binoculars.

Location: 2208 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-665-7427, email WildBirdsA2@sbcglobal.net or visit AnnArbor. wbu.com.

Breakfast All Day at Seva in Ann Arbor

Seva Ann Arbor is open for dine-in and carryout with call ahead wait-list seating. Breakfast choices include California Scramble, Veracruz or a breakfast wrap with choice of egg, tofu chargrilled tempeh and more. All of the food on the Seva Ann Arbor menu can also be packaged for carryout.

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Locations: 2541 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor (734-662-1111); 66 E. Forest Ave., Detroit (313-974-6661). For orders or more information, email Info.AnnArbor@SevaRestaurant.com or visit SevaRestaurant.com.

Bowenwork Keeps the Body in Balance

Bowenwork is a gentle, yet powerful hands-on therapy that triggers the body to heal itself. It can provide permanent healing and relief of pain from a multitude of acute and chronic conditions. Bowtech, the original Bowen technique, uses gentle, non-invasive muscle Lisa Teets rolls that stimulate the body to reset and heal itself. A Bowenwork session consists of a series of gentle moves on skin or light clothing, with the client usually lying on a treatment table. A session usually lasts from half an hour to an hour, and frequently results in a deep sense of overall relaxation, allowing the body to recharge and balance itself.

Lisa Teets, owner of Bowenwork, says, “Initially, two Bowen sessions are scheduled a week apart. Clients usually see significant improvement within these two sessions. Additional sessions are scheduled at least a week apart as needed, with most conditions resolving within three to eight sessions. Some chronic, systemic conditions can take longer (such as fibromyalgia), but there should be continual improvement. Some clients also feel they benefit from a Bowen maintenance in order to continue the balancing effects and schedule accordingly. ”

To schedule an appointment (address upon request), call 734-678-4791 or email LisaMTeets@gmail.com. At Pivotal Chiropractic, the practice of Dr. Andrew Gessert, he notes, “Most chiropractors practicing in the Ann Arbor area are of the conventional variety. A conventional chiropractor has the following goals in mind when it comes to patient care. They focus on reducing pain, inflammation, muscle spasms and increasing range of motion. They manage these health concerns with the use of forceful rapid manipulations of the neck and spine, along with hot and cold therapies to aid in pain reduction. This is what most chiropractors offer in the way of care, and we believe that most of them do a great job at it. We are a chiropractic office with a unique area of focus called Specific Structural Correction.”

He observes, “A chiropractor can not only improve your joint mobility, but also help you deal with your gastrointestinal issues. The truth is that digestive relief starts with a healthy spine. Studies have found that with regular chiropractic care, digestive issues including discomfort, heartburn and bloating have decreased and patients have seen an improvement in constipation and irregularity.”

Location: 905 W Eisenhower Circle, Ste. 106, Ann Arbor. For appointments and more information, call 734-221-0362, email Pivotal Chiropractic@gmail.com or visit PivotalChiropractic.com.

At Hyperion, Coffee is Serious Business

Hyperion Coffee Co., founded in Ypsilanti, is committed to sourcing, roasting and serving beautiful coffees with more than 25 years of experience. Their coffee is currently brewed in more than 20 coffee shops in Ann Arbor such as Argus Farm Stop, Ann Arbor Brewing Company and Thrive Juicery.

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They maintain two cozy, coffee-forward, downtown cafés featuring single-origin batch brews and espresso drinks. The large menu includes coffee, tea, oat milk, specialty drinks, nitro cold brew and locally sourced pastries, including vegan and gluten-free options. Patrons can also buy beans, coffee accessories and Hyperion tumblers and mugs.

Each espresso shot is ground and measured by weight, guaranteeing precision for the most delicious coffee. Hyperion baristas complete additional paid training every month to help them continuously improve their coffee creation skills and learn more about coffee quality.

Locations: 111 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor (734-450-7589); 306 N. River St., Ste. D, Ypsilanti (734-547-5329). For more information, email HyperionCoffeeCo@gmail.com or visit HyperionCoffee.com.

Ann Arbor Coffee Roasting Company Offers Menu of Specialty Drinks

This café, in a historic landmark building near the University of Michigan campus, offers a menu of espresso and coffee drinks, teas, plant-based milks, Washtenaw Dairy doughnuts, bagels and other pastries. Specialty drinks include a whiskey latte, New Orleans ice coffee, Masala chai and a coconut creme latte. They roast their own beans, source great coffees and make great food and pastry. Their Loring Smart Roast roaster is very sustainable and uses a lot of the newer technology in coffee roasting. It recycles hot air, and so is very eco-friendly because it uses less energy.

Ann Arbor Coffee Roasting Company owners Manthri Srinath and Amy McEwen Goller say, “Like wine, the cup characteristics of coffees from the same producers vary from year to year, crop to crop, subject as they are to the vicissitudes of climate, soil conditions and human behavior. We source from growers however, who have long traditions of good custodianship of the land, the crop and their people, not necessarily in that order. And while their coffees may cup differently from year to year, they’re always reliably outstanding. We’re privileged to roast and offer them.”

Location: 324 S. State St., Ann Arbor. For more information, visit AnnArborCoffeeRoasting.com.

Exams for Exotic Pets at Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital

Animal Kingdom provides wellness/sick exams; exotic pet health management; vaccinations; preventative care; radiology; senior care; dental procedures; in-house and off-site laboratory; and nail, beak and wing trims. With more than 50 years combined exotic animal experience, they can accommodate parrots, goats, turtles, ferrets, hedgehogs and more. Providing a comfortable and friendly environment for clients is their top priority—to assess the animal’s situation and then present a range of wellness exams and diagnostic and treatment options to consider, such as vaccines and complex surgical procedures.

If a pet has limited mobility or experiences high levels of stress and anxiety around other people or animals, Animal Kingdom offers house calls for those companions that would prefer to stay in their own home. Anesthesia, surgery, radiology and many medications will not be available during home visits, and it may still be recommended in certain situations that a pet be brought into the clinic so that more resources will be on hand.

Location: 4920 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor. For appointments and more information, call 734-913-0003, email akv@Copperleaf Crossing.com or visit AnimalKingdomVeterinaryHospital.com.

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Wagging Good Dog Training is offering three, seven-week courses for $150: Basic Obedience for all breed sizes; Big Breed Basic Obedience for dogs with an estimated adult size over 60 pounds; and Bitty Breed Basic Obedience for dogs with an estimated adult size under 25 pounds.

All three seven-week group courses are $150, counting the first class, an orientation that the dog does not attend. They cover basic obedience cues (sit, down, stay, touch, focus, come, leave it, heel, stand) and dog-related topics such as training equipment, body language, socialization and loose leash walking. A five-week private training package meets once a week for an hour at home and costs $200.

Trainer Ellen Balanecki, ABCDT, says, “We believe the large breeds and small breeds have unique needs that aren’t always met with a training course that allows all sizes in the same class. We offer courses that allow you to choose the one that best fits you and your Location: PetPeople, 3330 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. For more information, call 734-802-8054, email Ellen@WaggingGoodDogTraining. com or visit WaggingGoodDogTraining.com.

KUDOS

United Way of Washtenaw County has named County Health Officer Jimena Loveluck as the 2022 Woman of the Year. She will be honored at a virtual Power of the Purse event on March 9. United Way President Pam Smith says, “Jimena Loveluck exemplifies what the Power of the Purse initiative is about: women taking action to address community issues. Jimena displayed exemplary leadership during the pandemic and continues to go above and beyond every day to make sure our community has access to vaccines, current information, testing, masks or personal protective equipment, and appropriate medical care.”

Loveluck states, “I share the honor with our whole public health team and the health department here that’s just been working tirelessly for now, like, 19 months dealing with COVID-19 and really sharing it with other public health leaders, particularly in Michigan. We know that many of our public health leaders have been under attack and disparaged for doing their jobs.”

For more information, visit UW Washtenaw.org.

Fostering connections between animals, people, and the Earth.

Mother Bear Sanctuary’s Mission is to remind people of their innate connections to their bodies, the Earth, all animals, and each other and to inspire joy and service to a new paradigm of sustainable living that allows all people and animals to thrive. Learn more at MotherBearSanctuary.com

UPCOMING CAN’T-MISS EVENTS! March 21 Rooted Visionaries online women's program. April 9th, 10-12 Yoga with horses in a beautiful barn studio. $20-33 donation scale. April 23rd, Reclaim Inner Peace Retreat;10-5 pm - Cultivating Your Ecological Self: Yoga in Barn, Qi Cong in woods, and Empathic Nature Communication. $155-$222 donation scale. Call 734-796-6690 for more info!