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ere we go again. If that’s your first thought as you ring in 2014, it could be that you haven’t been doing New Year’s resolutions right. Maybe you forged ahead into 2013 (and 2012) armed only with the blind determination that this year, you were going to lose those fifteen pounds or take up yoga or meditate every morning or turn off the TV. The problem is, few of us are resilient enough to stick to a tough resolution without someone nearby to provide some guidance, motivation or accountability. We need a little help, to put it succinctly. And that’s what this issue of Natural Awakenings is all about. Our focus this month is long-term wellness and finding the right help to put and keep you on a healthy path. And we’re not limiting the subject to physical health, although Western doctors now freely acknowledge that mental and spiritual health play a big part in how well our body functions. Various clinical studies have linked chronic stress—which is mitigated by practices like meditation and yoga—to a variety of diseases, from heart disease to cancer. And there’s evidence that mental “flabbiness”—too much Netflix, anyone?—can leave us more vulnerable to brain-wasting diseases like Alzheimer’s. So the chances are that whatever your resolution, it boils down to wanting to be in a better place—mind, body or spirit. They’re all interconnected anyway, so if you can achieve your goal, it’s a win all the way around. Our cover story, page 15, gives step-by-step advice for building your personal “dream team”: a cadre of health and wellness professionals whose combined expertise exemplifies the concept of integrative medicine. This is a far cry from the medical care most of us experience—that is, incidental, narrowly focused treatment by specialists who don’t work together or communicate at all. Your dream team covers conventional and alternative medicine plus complementary therapies (think bodywork, nutrition, energy medicine) to provide comprehensive, individualized, preventive care. As many practitioners are trained in multiple modalities, the cost of this team approach to health might be less than you think—and remember, preventing disease is always less expensive than treating it. If you’re already battling health issues, or you’re trying to break out of an unhealthy lifestyle, consider hiring a health or wellness coach who will serve as a partner to help you implement your physician’s recommendations. Read our “Healing Ways” column, page 22, to see if a health coach is just what the doctor ordered for you. Happy reading, and happy New Year!

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New Massage Envy Spa Now Open

new Knoxville location of Massage Envy Spa has opened on Northshore Drive in the old Blockbuster building, offering 15 different types of massage as well as Murad facials. “The family atmosphere and first-class amenities will be immediately apparent to all those who walk through the doors of our clinic,” says Chris Barbour, assistant clinic administrator. The location is owned by Gray Family Affiliates: Bob and Pam Gray, Jill Parker and Jennifer Vonderheide. Parker brings a wealth of experience in the healthcare field, having operated multiple oncology clinics in the greater Houston area before moving to Knoxville. “Jill’s resounding passion is the clients that our clinic serves and their overall relaxation,” Barbour says. Kelly Genna, a licensed massage therapist and the director of clinical services, brings 20 years of therapeutic experience and teaching to the management team. Barbour has an extensive sales background, having worked in medical sales for eight years. “The care and respect I developed for my patients while working directly with them will carry over to the guests and members at Massage Envy Spa,” he says. “We’re looking forward to serving the residents of the greater Knoxville and Blount County areas.”

Massage Envy Spa is located at 9450 S. Northshore Dr., Ste. 112, Knoxville. To contact Massage Envy Spa, call 865-5319966. See ad, page 9.

n February 6, CHEO Knoxville will host a screening of Unacceptable Levels, a film examining the impact of the chemical revolution of the 1940s on our present-day environment, our health and the health of our children. The film will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Carmike Wynnsong 16, 200 North Peters Road, and will be followed by a 7:45 p.m. question-and-answer session. Reservations are required. This film opens the door to conversations about the chemical burden carried by our bodies and our planet, and about how to make changes for a healthier future, says CHEO Knox Program Coordinator Diane Minch. “The conversation begins with this movie and the Q & A afterward,” she says. “But ticket reservations must meet the threshold number for this important event to happen, so we encourage anyone concerned about the planet to make their reservations today.” “Unacceptable Levels weaves the testimonies of experts in science, advocacy and law into a compelling narrative,” she says. “It presents us with the story of how the chemical revolution brought us to where we are—and of where, if we’re not vigilant, it may take us. Theories about the causes of increasing global disease rates abound, yet the issues are complex and often muddied by the maneuvering of political and corporate interests. Our planet is exposed to more than 80,000 industrial chemicals on a daily basis, and many of them interact negatively with our bodies and even affect our unborn children.” Tickets are $12 and can be reserved beginning January 3 at Tugg.com/events/6958. For flyers to promote the event, contact Minch at 423-884-6031 or DianeMinch@hotmail.com.

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omeopathy and the “Living By Design” lifestyle model are the subjects of the January educational programs of Knoxville CHEO, the Complementary Health Education Organization. Both programs will include door prizes and a half-hour meet and greet with guest presenters. On January 13, the Knoxville Group of CHEO will host Ragi Doggweiler, MD, Bob Eklund, MD, and Bita Rahmanian, doctor of homeopathy, discussing “Homeopathy: What Is It and What Can It Do for You?” A 15- to 20-minute presentation by each panelist will be followed by a Q & A session with the audience. “Our presenters exemplify the concept of complementary medicine, blending allopathic and homeopathic approaches to wellness,” says CHEO’s Diane Minch. The 6:30 p.m. meet and greet and 7 p.m. presentation will be held at the Physician’s Plaza Classroom in Parkwest Medical Center, 9330 Parkwest Boulevard, Knoxville. Tom Ward, author of The Power of Living By Design, will address the Loudon/Monroe Group of CHEO on January 22 at 7 p.m., preceded by a half-hour meet and greet. “Living By Design is a program developed during Tom Ward’s 35-year career in guiding corporate and personal transformations,” Minch says. “Tom will share the Successful Life Systems Design model and ways to apply these insights to integrate your New Year’s resolutions into a new lifestyle.” The program will be held at the Rarity Bay Community Activity Center, 150 Rarity Bay Parkway (second building on the right), Vonore, Tennessee. CHEO’s educational programs are free to members and firsttime guests, with a $5 suggested donation for returning guests. For more information, visit CHEOKnox.org. See resource guide, page 29.

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he Center for Peace—a holistic, nondenominational spiritual center located in Seymour, Tennessee—will host David Arms, who will give a presentation on Holistic Wellness Alignment January 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. followed by individual HWA sessions by appointment. HWA is designed as a gentle, David Arms noninvasive method of healing for those suffering from pain, health issues, stress, anxiety or old traumas, or to provide a physical and emotional boost for those who want to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. “Trauma,

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emotional and mental stress, false belief systems and other blocks to our personal growth can be stored in the energy fields of our bodies, impacting our ability to function at our full potential,” Arms says. “When we clear the emotional causes behind most physical issues, the body starts to heal itself. Even injuries find improvements from getting rid of emotional trauma.” HWA treats the whole person, he says. “My intent is to restore the body’s recuperative powers,” he explains. “I can help people get past their present challenges and on a path to better health and wellness, by healing through the presence of love.” The $25 fee for the presentation can be applied to the $75 cost of a full (45-minute to 1-hour) HWA session. Individual bookings will start at noon and run through the evening. The Center for Peace is located at 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., about 45 minutes from downtown Knoxville. For more information, call Patti MacFee at 865-250-1988 or HollisticWellnessAlignment@yahoo.com. Contact the Center at 865-428-3070, or visit CenterForPeace.us. See ad, page 23.

Past Life Regression Therapy Facilitates Healing

s Western medicine increasingly recognizes the link between physical and emotional health, an interesting new avenue of healing, Past Life Regression Therapy (PLRT), is gaining popularity. This technique uses guided visualization to help people recall experiences in other times and places, with a goal of facilitating deep healing. Carol Bodeau “Many people have had the experience of déjà vu, and some have the less-common experience of pre-cognition, or knowing things that have not yet occurred. These are clues to the mystical truth that we live beyond this one time and place,” says Rev. Carol Bodeau, a certified PLRT healer practicing in Maryville, Tennessee. “Just as the world is not flat, despite its appearance of being so, time is not linear, though we move through it as if it were. Past Life Regression Therapy assumes that humans are multidimensional beings, with spirits that can touch upon other times and locations. These distant experiences can, in turn, affect people’s presentday experiences.” Noninvasive and gentle, PLRT allows people to explore aspects of the larger self beyond this life and to heal or resolve present symptoms or problems that may originate elsewhere, Bodeau says. “It has been seen to cure chronic illness and pain, destructive relationship patterns, addictions, phobias and a wide range of other symptoms,” she says. “It can also reveal a core life purpose, or larger patterns of the soul journey. It is a method that offers new hope to many.”

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e all know that winter brings the flu virus as well as allergies, congestion and runny noses. The Hemp Monkeys have a “secret weapon” for combatting all these: Doterra Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. “These oils are one hundred percent pure, with no synthetics or fillers,” says Amber Keirn, who co-owns Hemp Monkeys with Amanda Keller. “Doterra Oils are the only ones that can be taken internally as well as aromatically and topically.” Keirn says there are many ways to use essential oils to help prevent illnesses and help the body heal itself. “Many of us have constant congestion during winter and spring,” she says. “Diffusing the Breathe blend is a great way to help keep the congestion to a minimum. It combines laurel leaf oil, peppermint, eucalyptus, melaleuca, lemon and ravensara to create a powerful decongestant.” She also recommends the blend of lavender, lemon and peppermint as a natural antihistamine and wild orange, rosemary, clove, cinnamon and eucalyptus (the OnGuard Protective Blend) as a preventative. Hemp Monkeys will teach essential oil classes on the following dates: • January 10 (7-8:30 p.m.): At Oasis Center (next door to Hemp Monkeys) • January 14 (7-8:30 p.m.): “Using Essential Oils in Your Everyday Life & Winter Wellness” at Hemp Monkeys • February 4 (7-9 p.m.): “Medicine Cabinet Makeover” at Hemp Monkeys • February 7 (7-8:30 p.m.): At Oasis Center (next door to Hemp Monkeys) • February 18 (7-8:30 p.m.): “Oils & Supplements to Combat Inflammation & Chronic Illness” at Hemp Monkeys Hemp Monkeys is located at 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Call the shop at 865-474-1340. See ad, page 23.

Crown Cleaners “On Top” with Barcode System

ost people think of barcodes as little more than a high-tech price tag. But in the dry cleaning industry, barcodes are state-of-the-art protection against loss or damage. Crown Cleaners, already the industry pioneer in Knoxville with its use of green-cleaning technology, was also the first area cleaner to adopt the barcode system for all its cleaning processes. “It’s an expensive technology,” says owner Don Holecek, “so extremely large cleaners have embraced it—and I would say progressive cleaners have embraced it.” Holecek made the investment two years ago and says it has already paid off in increased productivity and customer satisfaction. The more efficient system allows him to keep his prices competitive, he says, and the knowledge that each garment is closely monitored has become “a major drawing point” for customers. “When we explain the system, it gives them a sense of security—like, ‘Oh, man, these guys are on top of it.’ I think it gives everybody on both sides of the equation a little reassurance.” By discreetly affixing a small heat-seal label to the inside of a garment, Crown Cleaners can locate the item more quickly in the production environment. The barcode includes identifying information like color and brand and specific information about any stains or damage. “The main benefit to everyone involved is that it serves as inventory control to the nth degree,” Holecek says. “It gives you a path to go down should something happen.” But because the system is nearly foolproof, he notes, problems have been almost nonexistent since its implementation. Crown Cleaners has two Knoxville locations: 9409 Northshore Dr. and 6300 Kingston Pk. For more information, visit CrownCleaners.com. See ad, page 7.

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igong Breathing can help naturally resolve health issues. Transcending the physical and experiencing ourselves as pure energy is possible within a few minutes of the 9-Breath Method, a signature technique taught to over 50,000 people at Qi Revolution workshops around the country. Oxygen retention and pulsation of breath is the secret of the masters and few courses offer this level of comprehensive instruction. Skilled Qigong Teachers Jeff Primack and Kai Van Bodhi will facilitate Qigong Moving Forms and Breathing Techniques, Strength Training, Tui Na Qigong Massage, Foot Reflexology, Food-Healing & Cooking for Wellness. Qi Revolution 4 Day Intensive Workshop $149 will be presented March 22-25 in Asheville, NC at the Crowne Plaza Resort and April 5-8 in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia World Congress Center. Visit www.QiRevolution.com or Call (800) 298-8970. See ad, page 3.

them to function without surgery. That benefits patients with multiple medical problems including spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia.” The center also treats other painful conditions and offers a new treatment for severe menopausal hot flashes. “We approach healing with an open mind, and we are encouraged by the improvements we’ve seen in patients whose lives have been limited by pain for years. We David Newman, MD individualize our treatment plans with our patients’ goals in mind,” he says. Genesis Analgesia Center is located in Knoxville’s Rocky Hill area off Northshore Drive. It accepts most insurances. For appointment or to inquire about complementary therapies, call 865-692-4141. See ad, page 8.

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Effective Pain Treatment Requires Multi-Therapy Approach

eople suffering from acute and chronic painful conditions often need a variety of therapies to return to full function, says David Newman, MD, staff physician at Genesis Analgesia Center in Knoxville, which focuses on mind-body wellness. “The goal of our center is to evaluate each patient to determine the most effective therapy combination for that individual,” Newman says. “We avoid narcotics because they are largely ineffective for treating chronic pain syndromes and they cause all kinds of problems, from dependence and diversion of drugs to overdose.” A short course of medications or minimally invasive injection procedures may reduce discomfort to the level where function returns and patients can work at healing, he says. Mind-body wellness requires an active approach, Newman notes. “We encourage patients to participate in their care through activities they enjoy. Our goal is to return

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The nonprofit Non-GMO Project, committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO (genetically modified organism) products and educating consumers on such verified choices, is focusing on Bt corn and Bt soy, which make up 90 percent of America’s total crop. Its scientists explain, “These crops have genes from a bacteria called bacillus thuringiensis spliced into their natural genetic code. This causes the plant to produce Bt-toxin— a pesticide that bursts the stomach of insects that eat it, killing them.” Monsanto and Syngenta, which manufacture genetically engineered seeds, claim that genetically modified (GE, GM or GMO) crops are safe for humans because the Bt-toxin is completely destroyed in the human digestive system and doesn’t have any impact on animals and humans. But Norwegian scientists’ decade-long study of rats, mice, pigs and salmon raised on GE feed published in 2012 found that due to alterations in their digestive tracts, the animals ate more, got fatter and were less able to digest proteins; they also suffered from diminished immune systems. There is also mounting evidence that the spread of such crops is responsible for the dramatic decline of the monarch butterfly, the near annihilation of bats and the spread of honeybee colony collapse syndrome. To get involved, visit NonGMOProject.com.

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Citizen Action Wins Against Monsanto and More The Center for Food Safety (CFS), a national nonprofit advocating in the public interest, works to protect human health and the environment by curbing the use of harmful food production technologies and promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture. It confirms that actions such as signing petitions really do make a difference. For instance, the CFS cites a hard-fought campaign that pushed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to respond to a lawsuit and remove arsenic from chicken feed. They credit the thousands of consumers that joined the effort, saying, “Together, we forced the FDA to remove arsenic ingredients in animal feed used for our nation’s chickens, turkeys and hogs, and 98 of the 101 drug approvals for arsenic-based animal drugs will be withdrawn.” More recently, CFS reports that half a million citizen phone calls and emails had a significant effect in killing an extension of the so-called “Monsanto protection act” in the Senate. Formally named the Farmer Assurance Provision, the measure undermined the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s authority to ban genetically modified crops, even if court rulings found they posed risks to human and environmental health. Source: CenterForFoodSafety.org

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Mammograms Carry Cancer Risk

here is growing evidence that mammograms, which are the primary screening tool for breast cancer, may cause it. Scientists have long known that radiation causes cancer, and now research published in the British Journal of Radiobiology reports that the so-called “low-energy X-rays” used in mammography are four to six times more likely to cause breast cancer than conventional high-energy X-rays because the low-energy variety causes more mutational damage to cells. Mammograms led to a 30 percent rate of over-diagnosis and overtreatment, according to a study published in the Cochrane Review. Researchers wrote in the study, “This means that for every 2,000 women invited for screening throughout 10 years, one will have her life prolonged and 10 healthy women, who would not have been diagnosed if there had not been screening, will be treated unnecessarily. Furthermore, more than 200 women will experience important psychological distress for many months because of false positive findings.” Many women and functional medicine doctors are now choosing non-invasive and radiation-free annual thermograms as a safer alternative. Those at high risk for breast cancer may choose to do periodic MRI screenings, a recommendation supported by research at Britain’s University Hospitals Birmingham.

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ew research from New Zealand’s University of Otago shows that consuming more whole fruits and vegetables increases peacefulness, happiness and energy in one’s daily life. Scientists discovered the strong relationship to be particularly apparent in countering winter blues. A total of 281 college-age students filled out an online food diary and mood survey for 21 consecutive days. Results showed that eating fruits and vegetables one day led to improvements in positive mood the next day, regardless of other key factors, such as body mass index. Other types of food did not produce the same uplifting effect. “After further analysis, we demonstrated that young people would need to consume approximately seven to eight total servings of fruits and vegetables per day to notice a meaningful positive change,” says Tamlin Conner, Ph.D., with the university’s department of psychology. “One serving of fruit or vegetables is approximately the size that could fit in our palm, or half a cup.” Study co-author Bonnie White suggests that this can be accomplished by having vegetables comprise half of the plate at each meal and snacking on whole fruit like apples. The American Psychiatric Association acknowledges that seasonal affective Unity 1-6 page ad outlined.pdf 12/4/11 10:49:04 AM disorder (SAD) affects, at least mildly, as many as 20 percent of Americans.

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In keeping with the natural health approach to wellness is the Chiropractic Care Pavilion, hosted by three of the Knoxville area’s top chiropractic health professionals. John Edwards with Cornerstone Chiropractic, Chad Jacobs with Jacobs Chiropractic and Michael Sulack with Sulack Chiropractic will be on hand with information about whole-body wellness using natural therapies. Getting outdoors, taking walks and hikes, and visiting local parks are all part of living healthy, so this year’s Expo will include an Outdoor Pavilion sponsored by River Sports Outfitters. The pavilion will feature an indoor climbing wall with trainers available to assist visitors, as well as various associations and businesses offering information and products promoting family-friendly outdoor activities in East Tennessee. Sponsored by local grocer Earth Fare, the Eat Right Stage will showcase nutritional segments both days of the Expo. Local chefs, nutritionists and other experts will discuss healthy nutritional products and give short demonstrations, sharing samples with visitors after each one. Those attending will be eligible for door prizes, which will be awarded after each demonstration. Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center will sponsor the Get Active Stage, which will feature two days of music plus a variety of activities designed to encourage visitors to try new ways to become more active. Visitors can watch or participate in the demonstrations, which are appropriate for all ages.

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he largest health, fitness, nutrition and green-living event in our region will come to the Knoxville Convention Center January 31 and February 1, with interactive, informative exhibits and demonstrations by more than 100 companies and hundreds of prizes given away both days. The Healthy Living Expo hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Five Specialty Pavilions

The 2014 Expo will include five specialty pavilions: the Natural Awakenings Natural Health Pavilion, the Chiropractic Care Pavilion, the Earth Fare Stage and Sampling Pavilion, the River Sports Outdoor Pavilion and the Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center Pavilion. The Natural Health Pavilion will feature companies whose products and services have a natural health aspect—everything from household products and nutritional supplements to local green suppliers promoting a healthy mind, body and planet.

Cigna Healthcare is promoting employee wellness by sponsoring Expo tickets for any company, regardless of size, that registers on the Healthy Living Expo website. By registering for the program, the company will receive free Expo tickets for employees and their families as well as Expo programs to support and encourage attendance. All Expo visitors can take advantage of a variety of health checks, many free and others offered at a reduced fee. (A complete list of the health checks will be available on the Expo website, below.) Visitors also can sample healthy foods, try a variety of fitness activities and take part in drawings for hundreds of prizes, including fitness memberships. Prizes will be given away each hour. To get a complimentary ticket, see page 19 of this issue of Natural Awakenings or visit TheHealthyLivingExpo.com. Expo promoters encourage making unlimited copies and sharing them with anyone interested in living a healthier life. Tickets will be $10 at the door.

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queries and more. Finding the right mix of treatment and preventive measures requires some creativity and self-knowledge. The experts Natural Awakenings consulted maintain that it is both desirable and possible to assemble an affordable and effective personal health care team that focuses on optimum wellness.

a form of psychotherapy. Ideally, he says, conventional and integrative medicine, plus complementary practitioners, work together to provide the total care an individual patient needs. “Any problem on one level affects all levels, so we assess patients on all three with whatever tools we have,” he says. While conventional medicine may be able to treat structural problems well and biochemical problems to a certain extent, it falls short on the energetic level. That’s when it’s time to expand the team, counsels Yang. “‘Know yourself’ is the watchword. Get to know what to use and when to use it. It’s the practitioner’s job to educate patients in this way.” Dr. Andrew Weil, renowned as the father of the integrative medicine movement in the U.S., has remarked, “If I’m in a car accident, don’t take me to an herbalist. If I have bacterial pneumonia, give me antibiotics. But when it comes to maximizing the body’s natural healing potential, a mix of conventional and alternative procedures seems like the only answer.” Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, founding director and president of the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, turns to the integrative realm of ayurvedic medicine for healing and wellness. The 5,000-year-old Indian healing tradition incorporates lifestyle changes, yoga and meditation, detoxification, herbs, massage and various other individually targeted healing modalities, depending on the patient’s diagnosis and recommended treatment plan.

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onventional doctors too often dispense vague, boilerplate health advice, urging their patients to eat a healthy diet, exercise and take helpful supplements. Some are lucky enough to also be directed to detoxify their body and manage stress. That’s typically the best most people can expect in terms of practical advice. It is rare to receive specific, individualized answers to such burning questions as: What is the best diet for this specific problem or my body type? Which exercise will work best for me—yoga, running, tennis or something else? Why do I feel stressed so much of the time, and what can I do about it? What supplements are best for me, and which high-quality products can I trust? Complementary natural healing modalities can address all of these

“We need to understand the value of an integrative approach because no single modality treats everything,” says Dr. Jingduan Yang, the Philadelphiabased founder and medical director of the Tao Integrative Medicine. By way of example, he maintains credentials as a physician, a board-certified psychiatrist and an internationally recognized expert on classic forms of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Integrative practitioners see the human body on three levels, Yang explains: structural; biochemical; and bioenergetic,

“Wellness is a team effort,” advises integrative medicine specialist Dr. Vijay Jain, medical director at Amrit Ayurveda for Total Wellbeing, in Salt Springs, Florida. It’s not only a matter of knowing what needs the practitioners will address at specific times, it’s also knowing who can help when the going gets tough. “Modern medicine has the edge for early detection of disease,” Jain notes. “However, Ayurveda is excellent in determining the earliest imbalances in the mind and body that eventually lead to disease.”

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Health insurance may not cover the services we want, and high deductibles may pose a financial challenge in maintaining comprehensive health care, so we need a personal wellness plan. Most experts consulted agree that a personal wellness program should include a practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a care plan to meet individual needs. Jain recommends that the foundation of the team be a licensed medical professional such as an integrative physician (MD), osteopathic doctor (DO) or chiropractor (DC). In most states, any of these professionals can function as a primary care doctor, authorized to order and read laboratory tests, prescribe drugs and access hospital services. In some states, a naturopathic physician (ND) can perform the functions of a primary care doctor in ordering and reading laboratory tests. As part of a personal wellness team, consider a functional medicine or integrative physician, chiropractor, osteopath, doctor of naturopathy, ayurvedic practitioner, nutritionist, Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor/ acupuncturist, herbalist, craniosacral therapist, massage therapist and energy practitioner (such as in Reiki, medical qigong or polarity therapy). It’s not necessary to see all of them, sources say. Sometimes, one practitioner will be skilled in practicing several modalities, a bonus for patients. Other complementary practitioners may form a supporting team that works with the primary care team, depending on the challenges a patient faces. They will be identified as treatment unfolds and the team evolves over time.

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An ayurvedic practitioner likely will begin by helping to define healthful lifestyle changes, depending on one’s dosha, or energetic temperament. Yoga and meditation would be a likely recommendation, plus specific herbs and perhaps detoxification, says Annambhotla. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture often go hand-in hand with Ayurveda in accordance with the view that illness and disease are caused by imbalances in the body’s energetic

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flow. Diagnostic techniques employ intuition and pulses to assess and smooth blocks in energy circulation. Craniosacral therapy is another way to unlock energetic blockages caused by lifestyle stress and other factors that restrict and congest the body’s innate ability to self-correct and remain healthy, says Joyce Harader, a registered craniosacral therapist in Cave Creek, Arizona, and secretary of the board of the Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy Association of North America. She relied on a whole team to realize a natural way back to health after being diagnosed with lupus in 1992. “Members of my health team fluctuate, depending on what is going on in my life and where I am focusing,” comments Harader. She points out, for example, that nutrition education and general deep-tissue massage can both be helpful as part of a foundational plan toward obtaining and maintaining optimal health. In fact, many of our experts recommend both a monthly chiropractic adjustment and/or massage, as well as daily yoga and an ongoing meditation practice for wellness and total well-being. Naturopathic practitioners operating in states where they are licensed can be good sources of nutrition counsel and often recommend herbal remedies for relief. “For chronic illness, you need a chiropractor or drug-free physician like a naturopath on your team. Conventional medicine is generally poor at dealing with chronic illness,” observes Naturopath and Chiropractor Michael Loquasto, Ph.D., who practices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Loquasto should know. He has practiced integrated modalities for 50 years, employing the knowledge gained through his practice and triple doctorates, which include one in nutrition. Also a master herbalist, he strongly advocates that people start by working with a good integrative or functional medicine medical doctor. “In some states, like Pennsylvania,

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chiropractors and osteopaths can perform routine diagnostic work, but in many states they cannot,” he notes. “I recommend undergoing a physical every six months and regular bone density tests, plus colonoscopies.” Loquasto is not in favor of mammograms because of the radiation exposure associated with them, but supports routine breast screening using ultrasound or thermography.

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Intuitive listening and observant selfknowledge are crucial parts of any wellness plan. Most people are aware when something doesn’t feel right in their body. “Libido is a great barometer of health,” suggests Dr. Diana Hoppe, an obstetrician, gynecologist and hormone specialist in San Diego, California. “If you’re not interested in sex, it’s probably a sign that you need to do some investigating.” Reasons for such a decline of interest are wide-ranging says Hoppe. “For men and women, it might be due to hormonal changes, lack of self-esteem, medications, stress, relationship issues, job, family life or lack of sleep. It means that somewhere, things are out of balance,” she says.

Finding the Right Practitioner Word-of-mouth is the most common way to find a natural health practitioner, plus many national organizations will help identify practitioners by location. Schedule an initial conversation to ask a practitioner key questions. What is your degree, certification or license? Who trained you and how did you train, specifically? Do you practice full time? How long have you been in practice? Will you provide patient references I can speak with? Trust in intuitive responses to the individual during the conversation or interview. His or her passion for the work of healing should be noticeable.

A personal wellness program should include a lead practitioner that acts as a gatekeeper and coordinates a plan of care that meets the individual’s needs. Funding a Plan

A personal multifaceted wellness program can be expensive, but there are ways to minimize the cost. “In the new world of high insurance deductibles, people get more for their money from an alternative doctor, especially one knowledgeable in a variety of healing therapies, than a conventional one,” Loquasto advises. Costs for tests may also be lower; plus patients are not expected to pay $150 or more just to walk in the door. A current trend has medical doctors and chiropractors participating in “umbrella” practices and wellness centers, where several types of practitioners collaborate in one facility. They find that sometimes insurance will pay for certain complementary services, including massage and nutrition education, when doctors or chiropractors prescribe them. Maintaining wellness in an environment filled with chemical, biological and mental toxins is a substantial, yet worthy, investment. It’s far better than the costly alternative of dealing with regular bouts of sickness or escalating disease. In that light, maintenance looks affordable: an ayurvedic diagnostic session starts at around $100, a consultation with a licensed naturopath at $75 and acupuncture at $100; a massage typically costs about $80 an hour. While insurance is unlikely to pay for treatments outside the realm of conventional medicine and sometimes, chiropractic, “The cost of these preventive therapies will be much less than the cost of treatment for a serious disease,” advises Loquasto. “You’re worth it.” Kathleen Barnes is author of more than a dozen natural health books. Her latest is The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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n human health care, naturopathic doctors offer a specialty called antiaging medicine. The goal is to restore optimal health to those at midlife and older that seek to prevent or reduce the incidence of diseases often associated with aging. But when it comes to aging pets, most veterinary doctors fail to focus on the necessary specialized care. In fact, some traditional vets may decline to treat older pets at all. Often, these animals are suffering from chronic diseases and when they are treated, prescriptions may include numerous drugs. As many know, drugs can entail serious, even debilitating side effects, further deteriorating the prospects for sustained health. Owners may thus find themselves spending a lot of money maintaining their pets in a chronic state of ill health with little hope for improvement. Animals that might benefit from surgery for problems ranging from dental disease to tumors may not receive ameliorating care when the family vet simply consid-

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For an enlightened holistic vet, no pet is too old to warrant and benefit from proper health care. By instituting the correct care and focusing on anti-aging efforts, health can be improved and often restored, with the added advantages of reducing unnecessary medications and increasing their lifespan. As an example, most doctors expect larger breeds of dogs to live 10 to 12 years, but with informed care, these same dogs can typically live 15 to 16 years. Smaller dogs and cats typically have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years; using an anti-aging approach, such pets routinely live 18 to 20 years or longer, in good health and with a good quality of life.

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Beginning at 5 years of age, all pets—including dogs, cats, other small mammals, birds and reptiles—are screened via a physical examination and special blood and urine tests twice a year, with a focus on bionutritional analysis of results. Abnormal results indicating some risk, even slight ones, often ignored by mainstream medicine, are treated using vet-specified natural medicines that help return biometric values to normal and slow down the progression of problems that could, if untreated, turn into serious diseases. Dietary evaluation, including a bionutritional analysis, ensures that the pet is eating what’s most appropriate for its age, breed and health status. Potential dental and other oral issues are treated aggressively and early, because they are the most common source of infection and inflammation contributing to poor bodily health, including diabetes and diseases of the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs. A review of prior medications confirms or adjusts proper use. In most cases, some of these medications can be eliminated or replaced as needed with natural therapies that have the same clinical effect, but without the possible side effects associated with chronic use of medical therapies. Natural supplements, which can benefit all pets, also are reviewed and/ or prescribed. Most older pets benefit from supplementation with phosphatidylcholine, vitamins and minerals, fatty acids, glucosamine and other elements to support thyroid and adrenal functions. Paws & Claws also favors the herbal remedy Healthy Qi to support the immune system of any ill or older pet; astragalus, green tea, gotu kola and ginseng ingredients give an extra boost toward achieving homeostasis and improved quality of life. Like human senior citizens, pets in their golden years deserve dignified specialized care that allows them to live more happily and peacefully. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning 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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things in order to make the changes,” recalls Cutbill, which is why she turned to a health coach at Duke Integrative Medicine. Margaret Moore, founder and CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, in Belmont, Massachusetts, identifies two primary forces that enable behavioral change: autonomous motivation (people want to do something for their own reasons, not because someone tells them to) and confidence (they believe they can do it). “The most powerful motivating forces of all are what you treasure most in life, your life purpose and contribution,” she remarks. Both Smith and Moore emphasize that the priorities in any health coaching relationship are client driven, based on the client’s chosen goals and personal intrinsic motivators. Confidence in attaining ultimate success is built through positively framed experiments and experiences. “A health coach is trained to help clients break up their goals into manageable steps, focus on strengths, track progress and identify and overcome personal roadblocks,” explains Dr. Karen Lawson, an integrative physician and director of integrative health coaching at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing, in Minneapolis. A helpful approach sets goals that can be met and exceeded, not insurmountable ones. “The key is always keeping a positive lens, helping clients see the progress they achieve,” continues Lawson. This involves speaking in terms of growth through trial and error, in which outcomes are explored without judgment and clients feel empowered to modify. This is vital, explains Moore, because experiencing at least a threeto-one ratio of positive to negative emotions creates the conditions for the brain to learn, change and thrive, making people feel more capable of taking care of their health. Mindful awareness is another essential tool; being self-aware and reflecting on what we are doing while it is happening. Unlike thinking, analyz-

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 Sweat Lodge – 10am. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Start the New Year off right with this ancient form of prayer and purification. Bring a towel, change of clothes, flashlight, food to share. Donations gratefully accepted to cover costs. Info: 865-428-3070.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 Unity White Stone Ceremony – 10:55am. Unity Transformation will host Unity’s traditional White Stone Ceremony. Participants prayerfully receive their new “word” or “name” for the New Year with a white stone to write on as a reminder for the coming year. Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, Knoxville. Info: UnityTransformation@gmail.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 Fire Ceremony – 6:45pm. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. This focused meditation on a ceremonial fire is perfect for introspection, insight, releasing and transmuting what no longer serves you, or simply participating in a ceremony honoring this powerful elemental force. Free. Info: 865-4283070 or Katy Koontz, 865-693-9845. “Messiah Training” – 7:30pm. (Every Tuesday). Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Weekly program explores how we can allow the divine part of us to define our lives, rather than being awash in definitions of who we “ought to be.” Donations gratefully accepted. Info: Perry Robinson, 865428-3070.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 Astrology Class – 6:45 - 8:45 pm - Please see website for specific class topics. The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Drive, Knoxville. Info: 865-7192049 or radiantlightastrology.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 Hemp Monkeys essential oils class – 7-8:30pm. Learn how to use essential oils to help prevent illness and promote healing. Oasis Center (next to Hemp Monkeys), 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: 865-474-1340.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 Holistic Wellness Alignment – 10am. Led by David Arms. Are you suffering from pain, ill health, stress, anxiety or old traumas? Do you feel there is more to life? HWA addresses these issues through the use of the innate power that created all of us. Center for Peace, 880 Graves-Delozier Rd., Seymour, TN. Info: Patti MacFee at 865-250-1988 or HollisticWellnessAlignment@yahoo.com. Natural Parenting Prep – Noon-4pm. Learn the

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MONDAY, JANUARY 13 CHEO Meet and Greet with homeopathy experts – 6:30pm. Knoxville Group of CHEO hosts three-person expert panel for meet & greet, 7pm presentation, Q&A. Classrooms of Parkwest Medical Center, 9330 Parkwest Blvd., Knoxville. Info: CHEOKnox.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 Monthly meeting of Holistic Moms Network, Knoxville – 11am. Follow the natural path to parenting. Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: Mary at 865-356-7987 or KnoxHMNLeadership@gmail.com Hemp Monkeys essential oils class – 7-8:30pm. “Using Essential Oils in Your Everyday Life & Winter Wellness.” Hemp Monkeys, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: 865-474-1340.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 Awakening the Illuminated Heart workshop – Jan.15-19, 9am-6pm. Enter the sacred space of your heart and get the tools you need to live a more heart-centered life. Learn the power of the Heart, experience deep healing and learn ancient wisdom. $430. Rhama, the Center of Healing Arts, 9237 Middlebrook Pk., Knoxville. Info: 865-679-9642. Write to Grow – 6:30-9pm. The first evening workshop offered at The Write Place begins. A writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. Space is limited. Advanced sign-up is required. Info: 865-660-4799 or judy@judybingham.net. Sweat Lodge – 6:30pm. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. Experience a deeper spiritual awareness through this ancient form of prayer and purification. Bring a towel, change of clothes, flashlight, food to share. Donations gratefully accepted to cover costs. Info: 865-428-3070.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 TN Massage Law and Professional Ethics – 2-6pm. 2 CE hours each. $40 for one if paid by 1/6/14 or $50 thereafter. $70 for both if paid by 1/6/14 or $90 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, MassageWorks, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: 865-694-3144 or MassageWorksTN.com

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 Parenting a Child with Special Needs support group – 11am. New support group will hold its first meeting at Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: 865-588-1105.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 CHEO Meet and Greet with Tom Ward – 6:30pm. Ward, author of The Power of Living by Design, is featured speaker at Knoxville CHEO (Loudon/ Monroe Group) educational meeting. Presentation begins at 7pm. Rarity Bay Community Activity Center, 150 Rarity Bay Pkwy., Vonore, TN. Info: CHEOKnox.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Acupressure for Stress – 9am-6pm. 8 CE hours. $125 if paid by 1/13/14 or $150 thereafter. Charles West, LMT, MassageWorks, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: 865-694-3144 or MassageWorksTN.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: 865-474-1340

Healthy Living Expo – Jan31 (9am-3pm) & Feb1 (9am-4pm). 100+ exhibits and interactive demos of healthy products, services, food & fitness programs. $10 at the door or use ticket in Natural Awakenings. Knoxville Convention Center. Info: TheHealthyLivingExpo.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Screening of Unacceptable Levels and Q&A – 6:30pm screening/7:45pm Q&A. Carmike Wynnsong 16, 200 North Peters Rd., Knoxville. CHEO Knoxville hosts special screening of film examining the continuing environmental, health effects of the 1940s chemical revolution. $12. Reservations required. Reserve tickets beginning 1/3 at Tugg.com/events/6958. Info: Diane Minch at 423-334-6031 or DianeMinch@hotmail.com.

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Touch for Health® 1 – Sat-Sun, 9am-6pm. 15 CE hours. $250 if paid by 1/20/14 or $300 thereafter. Sign up for TFH series and save an extra $100. Charles West, LMT, MassageWorks, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: 865-694-3144 or MassageWorksTN.com

Hemp Monkeys essential oils class – 7-8:30pm. Learn how to use essential oils to help prevent illness and promote healing. Oasis Center (next to Hemp Monkeys), 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: 865-474-1340.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2

K-Power® 5 Elements and Muscle Testing Basics for Manual Therapists – Sat-Sun, 9am6pm. 15 CE hours. $250 if paid by 2/3/14 or $300 thereafter. Sign up for K-Power® series and save an extra $100. Charles West, LMT, MassageWorks, 318 Erin Dr. #5, Knoxville. Info: 865-694-3144 or MassageWorksTN.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Music & Vegetarian Feast – 10:55am. Nashvillebased duo Source (Vic Sorrell & Kenya Walker) provide music and worship experience for Unity Transformation at Shanti Yoga Haven. Bring a vegetarian potluck item for an “after-the-service” feast at noon. 12 Forest Court, Knoxville. Info: 865-809-5207 or UnityTransformation@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Hemp Monkeys essential oils class – 7-8:30pm. “Oils & Supplements to Combat Inflammation & Chronic Illness.” Hemp Monkeys, 4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville. Info: 865-474-1340.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Hemp Monkeys essential oils class – 7-9pm. “Medicine Cabinet Makeover.” Hemp Monkeys,

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ongoingevents Belly Dancing at the new Bohemian Baby – 9:30am. Join DeLacey Ault for her new class offerings at Bohemian Baby Wednesday mornings at 9:30 or Thursday evenings at 6. One-month series $45 or single drop-in for $15 throughout January. 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Registration: 865-588-1105. Write Now – 12:30-3pm. First, third and fifth Wednesdays at The Write Place, Maryville, TN. AWA creative writing workshop. Learn about the craft. Gain perspective on your writing and confidence in your voice. Info: 865-660-4799 or judy@judybingham.net.

sunday Unity Transformation – 10:55am at Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, with Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath. Join us each Sunday for music, meditation, Unity teachings, and renewal and inspiration in your life’s journey. Info: UnityTransformation.org Unity of Knoxville – 11am. A spirit-led community exploring all spiritual paths. 141 N. Martinwood Dr., Knoxville. Info: UnityChurchOfKnoxville.org. Youth of Unity (YOU) – 11am. Unity of Knoxville. Come and explore your spirituality with openminded teens. No judgment, lots of fun. Snacks provided. The Avenue,141 N. Martinwood Dr. Knoxville. Info: 865-679-0279. Eckankar Center Sunday events – 11am. First Sunday of month: worship service. Second Sunday: spiritual truths for personal growth discussion. Third Sunday: book discussion, How to Survive Spiritually in Our Times by Harold Klemp. Fourth Sunday: HU Sing. Eckankar Center of Knoxville, 301 Gallaher View Rd., Ste. 226, Knoxville. Info: 865-622-7685 or Eck-Tenn.org.

monday Introduction to Usui Reiki Ryoho – 6:30-8pm (every other week). $5. Learn the history/origin of Reiki and its Eastern and Western influences. Space limited; RSVP required. Info: Fleur-De-Luna.com/ calendar or Christina at info@fleurdeluna.com.

tuesday “Messiah Training” – 7:30 pm. Center for Peace, Seymour, TN. This weekly program explores how we can allow the divine part of us to define our lives, rather than being awash in definitions of who we “ought to be.” Donations appreciated. Info: Perry Robinson at the Center for Peace, 865-428-3070.

wednesday Write to Grow – 9-11:30am. First, third and fifth Wednesdays at The Write Place, Maryville, TN. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. Info: 865-660-4799 or judy@judybingham.net.

HU Sing – 7:30pm. Second Wednesdays. Chant the holy word HU, a love song to God. Eckankar Center of Knoxville, 301 Gallaher View Rd., Ste. 22, Knoxville. Info: 865-622-7685 or Eck-Tenn.org.

thursday Burn, Baby Burn! – 10:30am. Personal trainer Kim Day helps mamas exercise, even with their little ones. $10/session. Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: 865-588-1105. Belly Dancing at the new Bohemian Baby – 6pm. Join DeLacey Ault for her new class offerings at Bohemian Baby Wednesday mornings at 9:30 or Thursday evenings at 6. One-month series $45 or single drop-in for $15 throughout January. 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Registration: 865-588-1105. Write to Grow – 6:30-9pm. First, third and fifth Thursday evenings at The Write Place, Maryville, TN. Writing workshop for women interested in developing a deeper sense of self through writing. Info: 865-660-4799 or judy@judybingham.net. Astrology Class - 6:45 - 8:45pm. Please see website for exact dates and class topics. The Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Drive, Knoxville. Info: 865-7192049 or radiantlightastrology.com. Spiritual Study class: The Easy Way Discourses – Fourth Thursdays. Eckankar Center of Knoxville, 301 Gallaher View Rd. Ste. 22, Knoxville. Info: 865-622-7685 or Eck-Tenn.org.

weekly Intuitive Counseling Sessions with Pamela Nine, PhD – Answers about life lessons, events, relationships, career, life purpose. Find the answers you are seeking and further your personal and spiritual growth through professional intuitive guidance. Available by appointment at Nine Wellness Centre, 3113 Gose Cove Ln., Knoxville. Info and appointments: 865-531-9086, PamelaNine@msn. com, PamelaNine.com.

monthly Spiritual Apprenticeship Program – Advance your spiritual path and develop inner awareness, intuitive and mediumship abilities through easy, effective methods in a one-one-one learning environment. Person program available for 3- and 6-month terms. Pamela Nine, PhD, Nine Wellness Centre. Info: 865-531-9086, PamelaNine@msn. com, PamelaNine.com. Monthly meeting of Holistic Moms Network, Knoxville – 11am. Follow the natural path to parenting. Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at Bohemian Baby, 6907 Kingston Pk., Unit 4, Knoxville. Info: Mary at 865-356-7987 or KnoxHMNLeadership@gmail.com

classifieds For Sale L i g h t ly u s e d C h i c k e n C o o p (tractor) for sale. Clean. Many upgrades including larger wheels and 2 additional access doors added (top & front). Great for up to 4 chickens. $325. Text to 423-667-0980. Please no phone calls.

friday Reiki gathering at Fleur de Luna – 7:30-9pm every other Friday. Experience the benefits of Reiki, a Japanese technique developed by Dr. Mikao Usui. Practitioners are encouraged and welcome. Offerings are appreciated. Info, including dates and location: Fleur-De-Luna.com.

saturday Special Prices for New Year’s readings – Pre-book your reading for 2014 with Theresa Richardson. New Year’s special until 1/20: half-hour readings $35, hour sessions $60. Explore opportunities for growth and enlightenment. Readings address work, relationships, life purpose, alignment with most positive future. Info: 865-705-2525 or TheresaRichardson.com.

HELP WANTED Can’t afford to advertise? Interested in distributing Natural Awakenings magazine? Trade your time for that critical advertising you need. Call 423-517-0128 or email KnoxvilleNA@epbfi.com. Therapy office for rent – Specific days or full-time. Bearden area in West Knoxville. Visit MassageAssociatesKnoxville.com or call Kathaleen Moriarty, 865-898-1499.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in this directory each month, email KnoxvilleNA@epbfi.com or call 423-517-0128.

Acupuncture

ST. MARY’S BIRTH & MIDWIFERY CENTER

GENESIS ANALGESIA CENTER

Joel Packard 1408 Currier Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37919 856-692-4141 GenesisAnalgesia.com Joel Packard is a graduate of the Jung Tao school of classical Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is extremely effective for pain relief, migraine headaches, and tension, as well as treating other conditions of the body. See ad, page 8.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY BALANCED SOLUTIONS

Women’s Pavilion, Physicians Regional Medical Center 939 Emerald Ave. Ste. 806 Knoxville, TN 37917 865-637-6698/865-470-0493 Midwife@StMarysBirth.net StMarysBirth.net

Leonard A. Brabson, MD, medical director. Board-certified nurse/ midwives (l-r): Manola McCain, Blair Hicks, Libbi Martino. Natural and water labor; vaginal birth after Caesarean. Supportive, birth center atmosphere with emergency care nearby. Breastfeeding support. Gynecological care.

Bodywork

9051 Executive Park Drive, Ste 203 Knoxville, TN 37923 865-240-4802 www.BalancedAgain.com

MASSAGEWORKS

Don’t accept fatigue, weight gain, depression or low sex drive as NORMAL. Feel great again with Bio-identical H o r m o n e T h e r a p y. Complimentary Blood Analysis. ($250 value) Call today! See ad page 32.

BIRTH CENTER

Charles West, LMT, TFH, MAT 318 Erin Dr. #5 • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-694-3144 MassageWorksTN.com Move better, feel better, live better. Bodywork for pain and stress relief since 1994. A c u p r e s s u r e , To u c h f o r Health® kinesiology, structural alignment, stress relief, relaxation, chair massage, cupping, Tai chi. Classes for LMTs, everyone.

NOVA MASSAGE AND BODYWORK

Cynthia J. Taylor, BGS, LMT Reiki Master Teacher 301 S. Gallaher Road, Ste. 107 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-816-7056 NovaMassageCT@gmail.com Nova-Healing.com A private practice specializing in pre- and perinatal massage. Certified pregnancy massage therapist, currently obtaining a massage doula certification. Craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, neuromuscular, medical massage, trigger point therapy. See website for specials, online booking.

Conscious Living HEMP MONKEYS

Amanda Keller & Amber Keirn 4928 Homberg Dr. Ste. A1 Knoxville, TN 37919 865-474-1340 Info@HempMonkeysOnline.com Hemp Monkeys is an eclectic and unique shop that specializes in hemp and bamboo clothing, hemp oil soaps, lotions, handmade jewelry, Himalayan salt lamps, and Indonesian and Balinese décor and jewelry. See ad, page 23.

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LISA ROSS BIRTH & WOMEN’S CENTER 1925 Ailor Ave. • Knoxville, TN 865-524-4422 LisaRossCenter.org

Certified nurse-midwives in a nationally accredited freestanding birth center. Gynecology care, full-scope maternity and postpartum care with birth center, waterbirth and hospital delivery options. Complimentary services include breastfeeding support/lactation consultations, well-baby care and peer support.

Julia Ealy, NCMT 1113 Andrew Johnson Hwy Strawberry Plains, TN. 37871 865-465-7759 Jbug68@ymail.com Website coming soon Therapeutic massage and bodywork for women. Specializing in women’s massage: deep-tissue, hot stone, massage cupping, Swedish and chair massage, as well as Reiki (a form of energy healing) and basic acupressure.

Counseling/ Psychotherapy KNOXVILLE TRAUMA CONNECTION AND FAMILY THERAPY SERVICES

Samantha Metheney, LMFT, CHT 2931 Essary Dr. • Knoxville, TN 37918 4032 Sutherland Ave. • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-456-0058 Samantha@KnoxTraumaConnection.com KnoxTraumaConnection.com

Licensed marriage/family therapist, certified clinical hypnotherapist, EMDR Level 2 practitioner, Kundalini yoga/meditation practitioner, Reiki 2 practitioner, 15 years in bodywork. Free workshops: trauma/emotional release, anger management, marriage/family dynamics, addiction and family dynamics, autism/Aspergers. See ad, page 31.

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Linda Lea, Natural Health Professional, RCR, CCA, HTSM 620 N. Campbell Station Rd. #23 Farragut, TN 37934 865-966-1509 LeasNHS.com Lea’s Natural Health Solutions offers e m o t i o n a l empowerment and spiritual maturity processes including The Emotion Code, designed to eliminate hidden emotional baggage and selfsabotaging beliefs and behaviors that prevent you from giving and receiving love freely. See ad, page 9.

Energy Healing FLEUR DE LUNA

865-309-5862 Fleur-De-Luna.com On Facebook and Twitter @Fleurdeluna3 All people are on a journey to create balance in this place between earth and heavens. Fleur De Luna was created to lift up the voices of healing arts and holistic practitioners/ non-practitioners. See ad, page 2.

GREEN DRY CLEANERS

Intuitive Counseling

CROWN CLEANERS

NINE WELLNESS CENTRE

9409 Northshore Dr. • Knoxville, TN 37922 865-539-6040 6300 Kingston Pk. • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-584-7464 CrownCleaners.com

Pamela Nine, PhD 3113 Gose Cove Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37931 865-531-9086 PamelaNine@msn.com PamelaNine.com

More than 40 years as Knoxville’s premier dry cleaners. Traditional customer service meets state-of-the-art technology. Eco-friendly dry cleaning equipment and solutions produce superior results. Register online for free pickup/delivery of dry cleaning, laundry, alterations. See ad, page 7.

Pamela Nine, PhD, owner of Nine Wellness Centre, is an internationally recognized professional intuitive counselor and educator with 25+ years’ experience. Services include spiritual apprenticeship program, educational courses, life and business coaching, and personal and telephone intuitive counseling by appointment.

Health & Wellness Centers HEALTH REVOLUTION

Dr. Elise Brown 1204 Frederick Dr. • Knoxville, TN 37931 865-242-5667 DrEliseBrown.com Our mission is “Big & Rich Health for a Big & Rich Life.” Visit our website to hear from our patients about the great work we are doing; then sign up for our online special!

READINGS AND REIKI

Theresa Richardson Rhama: The Center of Healing Arts 9237 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37931 865-705-2525 Info@TheresaRichardson.com TheresaRichardson.com Theresa is an intuitive healer/ teacher whose services include readings, Reiki sessions and a variety of classes. Her intention is to facilitate transformation and alignment with the soul’s wisdom. In-person, phone or long-distance healing sessions available.

ROCK AND PINE HEALING Rev. Carol Bodeau, PhD Maryville, TN 865-233-7402 RockAndPineHealing.com

Restoring wholeness and renewing harmony for body, heart, mind, spirit. Rev. Carol Bodeau is an experienced interfaith minister and healer offering spiritual guidance, intuitive counseling, Reiki and crystal healing, wilderness quests and rites of passage.

Feng Shui FENG SHUI DESIGN

Dr. Nancy C. Canestaro 6920 Lark Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37919 865-789-5856 FengShuiLadies.com Nancy helps you find health, harmony, prosperity for home/ office. With 2+ decades of experience, she will study your property and produce a report with recommendations for enhancements, remedies. Look for her 2013 Rhama Center lectures.

Health Foods & Nutrition EVERYTHING MUSHROOMS

1004 Sevier Ave. • Knoxville, TN 37920 865-329-7566 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. See ad, page 13.

Holistic Health Care CHEO of GREATER KNOXVILLE AREA

SOMETHING NEW INTUITIVE COUNSELING

Kimberly L. Barrett, LCSW-C Rhama: The Center of Healing Arts 9237 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37931 443-272-1141 kim.somethingnew2@gmail.com Intuitive counselor, medium, healer, educator, LCSW with 10+ years’ experience. Intuitive & mindfulness-based therapeutic counseling, mediumship, energy healing, life coaching. Providing guidance to illuminate the pathway toward becoming the person you are meant to be.

Complementary Health Education Organization PO Box 22511 • Knoxville, TN 37933 423-884-6031 CheoKnox.org

Discover your options for health using holistic and integrative approaches to wellness. Health fairs, free directory of services, and monthly educational programs 7 p.m. every first Monday (Knoxville) and fourth Wednesday (Loudon/Monroe). Details at CheoKnox.org.

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Massage Therapy

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MASSAGE ENVY

Cherokee Plaza 5508 Kingston Pk. #160 • Knoxville TN 37919 865-330-2322 Turkey Creek 11669 Parkside Dr. • Farragut TN 37934 865-218-3689

Julia Ealy, NCMT 1113 Andrew Johnson Hwy Strawberry Plains, TN. 37871 865-465-7759 Jbug68@ymail.com Website coming soon Therapeutic massage and bodywork for women. Specializing in women’s massage: deep-tissue, hot stone, Swedish and chair massage, as well as Reiki (a form of energy healing), certified Angel Card Reader, and basic acupressure.

Massage Envy o f f e r s professional m a s s a g e services at an affordable price with convenient hours, seven days a week. Special introductory offer: one-hour massage session (50 minutes hands-on) for only $39.

PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES GENESIS ANALGESIA CENTER

Michael Nash, PhD • Jenny Nash, LMSW 1408 Currier Ln. • Knoxville, TN 37919 856-692-4141 GenesisAnalgesia.com

Spiritual Centers THE CENTER FOR PEACE 880 Graves-Delozier Rd. Seymour, TN 37865 865-428-3070 CenterForPeace.us

Aholistic spiritual center applying ancient wisdom traditions such a s c e r e m o n y, dance, shamanic practice, sweat lodges, meditation, chanting and prayer in the modern world. See ad, page 23.

UNITY TRANSFORMATION

SOUND HEALING CELESTIAL HARMONICS Mebbie Jackson 865-679-9642 Mebane8@mac.com

Dr. Nash is a worldr e c o g n i z e d hypnotherapist. Hypnotherapy is effective for treating chronic pain, smoking cessation, weight loss. Jennie Nash, licensed master social worker, is offering group therapy for issues including chronic pain, depression and fibromyalgia. See ad, page 8.

Acutonics is a healing modality that uses tuning forks on acupuncture points to facilitate a healing response in the body. Clients report a strong release of tension and stress from the body after each session.

Rev. Lora Beth Gilbreath 865-809-5207 UnityTransformation@gmail.com UnityTransformation.org Sunday morning and midweek activities. Host of the internet “radio” broadcast “Hooked on Classics” through UnityOnlineRadio.org. Affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries. See ad, page 13.

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