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ebruary’s feature article, “The Power of Friendship,” by Judith Fertig, delves into just some of the myriad roles friendships can fulfill in our lives. The story I’m sharing this month with you explores the depth of resounding impact just one person can have, whether knowingly or unwittingly. Recently, in a tragic, perfect storm of outside forces converging in a single moment, a lifelong friend passed away unexpectedly from this plane of experience, his life still continuing to teach valuable lessons. While his beautiful smile remains with us here in memory and photos, there’s no question for me that he lives on, serving us in ways he never possibly could in physical form. Coping with the personal effects of his loss has brought me to an unexpected turning point; it’s caused me to reevaluate my own journey and recognize that I’ve been only halfheartedly living the life I profess to lead. Such revelations occur within the heart, not the head, and I am determined to get to the root of my error and make a conscious course correction, what I anticipate will be one of many. Thus I began to deeply focus on inner work, starting by reading, studying and absorbing the messages of as many Wayne Dyer videos and Abraham-Hicks CDs as I could lay my hands on. Digging into A Course in Miracles and The “I AM” Discourses also are aiding my search for a better understanding of how to “just BE”. The common thread among all of these teachings comes down to one thing— alignment. Until we find a way to align with our true self; that is love, joy, bliss or whatever emotion feels truest for each of us... to find it, then find it again and again, we cannot expect to consistently manifest inner peace. For those ready to join me in finding greater health and peace this year, this month’s special Natural Healthy Living Directory issue introduces you to many practitioners and coaches that can aid you on your journey. The Directory starts on page 24, and we recommend that you keep this issue nearby for easy reference throughout the year. Peace to you all in the spirit of friendship, together for a season, a reason or a lifetime,

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he first annual Medical Qigong and Oriental Medicine Symposium will take place June 10 to 17 at Eastover Estate and Retreat, in Lenox. The gathering will include grand masters Junfeng Li, Mantak Chia, Robert Peng, Lee Holden, Michael Winn, Solala Towler, Jianye Jiang, Lonny Jarrett, Shifu Hwang, Karin Sorvik and Mark Setton. “It’s unprecedented to have such a group of world leaders in the fields of qigong and Chinese medicine coming together for all to really experience their teaching and presence,” says Eastover founder and partner Yingxing Wang. “These masters will help participants with physical and spiritual healing, reducing stress, increasing tranquility and gaining insight and wisdom.” In April, the center is offering an opportunity to study a 700-year-old Taoist transcript on the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine to cure various forms of cancer and its root causes. Eastover will celebrate World Tai Chi and Qigong Day from April 29 to May 1 with special guests from around the globe, and has also launched a Certification Program in qigong, tai chi, mindfulness and Eastern medicine. Eastover offers affordable lodging, and camping is also available. Cost for June symposium: $700. Location: 430 East St., Lenox. For more information, call 866-264-5139 or visit Eastover.com. See ad on page 8, Profile on page 32, and Directory on page 29.

Belmont Program Raising Awareness About Violence Against Women

n February 14, One Billion Rising events will take place around the globe to increase awareness of violence against women through dance, music and discussions. The events aim to provide resources and support for women worldwide to prevent and break the cycle of abuse. In the Boston area, the cable TV program Belmont Rising has been part of this global event since it began in 2013. “Belmont Rising is Belmont’s commitment to One Billion Rising, which is playwright Eve Ensler’s concept to ‘rise and strike’ to end violence against women,” says Tomi Olson, founder and host of the program, which is produced by the Belmont Media Center. “Our mission is simply to raise women’s awareness that abuse is never OK.” Olson says her February 14 program features panelists offering their experiences and support, including members of the Family Project in Lowell and the Saheli Project. Music and dance will also offer creative avenues to raise awareness and offer messages of support. “One in three women on this planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime,” says Olson. “This adds up to more than 1 billion women and girls worldwide. Belmont Rising is to rise for others, not just for ourselves.” For more information, visit OneBillionRising.org or BelmontRising.com. To see more One Billion Rising events, visit Vspot.vday.org/vday/events.

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newsbriefs Weekly Spiritual Connection at Center for Spiritual Living

he Center for Spiritual Living (CSL), in Boston, offers uplifting weekly Spiritual Connection services from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday evenings. The core of Spiritual Connection is a personal opportunity amplified by the inspiration of Reverends Ed Tanzi and George Stewart community. “What we focus on grows,” say Reverends Ed Tanzi and George Stewart, the pioneers whose vision brought the CSL Boston Teaching Chapter to the area in 2011. “If we wish to awaken to our spiritual magnificence, we need to hear, think and digest teachings that press our transformation button.” In Spiritual Connection, Ernest Holmes’ teachings illuminate, uplift and expand individuals so that each can live their “I Am” consciousness. Making these spiritual connections not only elevates people, but inspires and supports them. The reverends say, “We look forward to meeting you, to welcoming you, to introducing you to the world of CSL, a world that works for everyone. Come and join us, illuminate and elevate your thinking, expand your spiritual horizons and bring your dreams to life.” Cost: Free. Location: 66 Marlborough St., Boston. For more information, call 617-947-2743 or visit cslboston.org. See ad on page 6.

Vermont Retreat on The Power of Kindness

he Karmê Chöling Meditation Retreat Center, in Barnet, Vermont, will present a spring workshop on The Power of Kindness. This new, introductory offering on the essence of kindness will take place over the weekend of April 15 to 17. Retreat participants will explore and cultivate kindness through meditation, contemplation and sharing. They will also have a chance to tell stories, listen deeply to one another and reflect on what it means to be kind to ourselves, to others and our environments. Weather permitting, participants will also be able to explore the beauty of the natural environment at Karmê Chöling. The retreat is open to all, and early registration at Karme Choling.org/program/?id=5587 is recommended to ensure a place and preferred housing. Cost: $340-$400. Location: Karmê Chöling Meditation Retreat Center, 369 Patneaude Ln., Barnet, VT. For more information, call 802-633-2384, or visit KarmeCholing.org. See ad on page 13 and Directory on page 36. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Monthly Community Reiki Clinic in Auburndale

lise Brenner, owner of Brenner Reiki Healing, offers a monthly Community Reiki Clinic on the first Friday evening of each month. The aim is to provide a warm and caring setting in which people of all ages, backgrounds and states of health can experience inexpensive reiki sessions. “Reiki has become a sought after mind-body-spirit healing and meditation practice, and we’re committed to providing it to members of the community who wish to experience a reiki session at a low cost,” says Brenner. “Reiki is currently practiced in hospitals, hospices and healthcare clinics around the world as an integrative mind, body and spirit healing art. In or out of a medical setting, we all can improve our health and well-being with reiki practice.” The monthly clinic at Brenner Reiki Healing has been in operation for more than five years, with reiki practitioners who are committed to being of service by offering 30-minute reiki sessions. “Reiki is a practical resource for ordinary people with everyday challenges, both big and small,” says Brenner. “We hope those who have experienced or been curious about reiki will contact us to schedule a session.” Appointment times on the first Friday of the month are 7, 7:35 and 8:10 p.m. Cost: $10. Location: Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St., Auburndale. For more information, call 617-244-8856 or visit BrennerReikiHealing.org. See Profile on page 32 and Directory on page 36.

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The Clean Bedroom Improves Online Shopping Experience

n response to an ever-changing marketplace, The Clean Bedroom recently unveiled its plans for 2016, including a newly revamped website. The fresh, clean-looking site (The CleanBedroom.com) will be a responsive design to attract mobile shoppers, and will include a financing program to break purchases up into smaller, easier-to-afford installments. Additionally, the shopping cart will be managed via Magento, an e-commerce platform that has powered more Internet Retailer Top 1000 merchants than anyone else and which offers lots of bells and whistles for the shopper, including the ability to review products. Also on tap for 2016: shorter lead times on top-selling mattresses; a Staff Picks program, whereby staff favorites are highlighted; and scouting more locations for showroom number seven. The Clean Bedroom has sleep showrooms in Kittery and Portland, Maine; Wellesley, Massachusetts; Greenwich, Connecticut; and Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York, where customers can test-drive (or test-nap) a clean, non-toxic, natural mattress. The company researches each mattress brand they recommend; in most cases, owners Chris Chamberlin and Ted Duquette have visited the factories to ensure the product meets or exceeds their high standards. Online, on the phone and in each showroom, the company’s trained mattress specialists help match customers with their ideal natural mattress. For more information, visit TheCleanBedroom.com or a showroom near you. See ad on page 3 and Directory on page 36.

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Study Shows Benson-Henry Institute Participants Reduced Doctor Visits

he core belief of the Benson-Henry Institute (BHI)—that teaching patients mind-body approach like meditation and yoga can reduce their stress and improve overall physical health—was proven correct in a preliminary study published this fall in the journal PLOS ONE. The study, led by Dr. James E. Stahl of the MGH Institute for Technology Assessment, found that patients who participated in BHI programs reduced their medical visits on average by 43 percent in the first year after taking part. The relaxation response was first described more than 40 years ago by Herbert Benson, M.D., founder and director emeritus of the BHI and a co-author of the study. The physiologic opposite of the well-documented fight-or-flight response, the relaxation response is elicited by practices including meditation, deep breathing and prayer and has been shown to be helpful in the treatment of stress-related disorders ranging from anxiety to hypertension. The paper’s authors note that stress-related illnesses such as anxiety and depression are the third highest causes of health expenditures in the U.S. after heart disease and cancer, which also are affected by stress. “Studies show that 60 to 90 percent of all medical visits are stress-related. This research proves that we can greatly improve the lives of our patients by integrating stress reduction into our healthcare delivery model,” Benson says. “This could improve patients’ overall health and reduce healthcare costs dramatically. It’s time to integrate this approach into mainstream medicine.” Source: Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, located at 151 Merrimac St., 4th Flr, Boston. For more information, visit BensonHenryInstitute.org.

Kids Learn Social Skills Through Pretending and Joking

esearch published in the journal Cognitive Science has found that toddlers with parents that played with them using humor and fantasy gained increased skills for learning, imagining and bonding, along with thinking in abstract ways. The researchers tested children between 16 and 24 months old in two phases. The first utilized action play among 25 kids and the second utilized verbal play among 40 children. The parents and children pretended to do activities such as washing their hands with no soap or creating situations using a toy. During the second phase, the children and parents played around jokingly by using words, identifying things in funny ways and making believe they were doing things. The researchers found that joking and pretend play allowed the kids to distinguish cues that helped them communicate and develop skills to understand intentions. The study also found that older toddlers relied more on verbal cues to understand pretending and joking communications.

Bifidobacteria Probiotic Fends Off Colds and Flu

n a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that supplementing with bifidobacteria probiotics will reduce colds and flu. The study followed 581 college students for six weeks as they prepared for their final exams. During the study period, the students consumed a placebo or a daily supplement with one of three probiotics, including Bifidobacterium bifidum. The students given the bifidum supplement experienced significantly fewer cold or flu infections, and when they did succumb, the infection was generally less severe. The other probiotic supplements did not reduce colds or flu compared to the placebo for the six weeks.

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Super Bowl Eco-Stadium Gains National Spotlight The 50th Super Bowl will take place February 7 at the brand-new Levi’s Stadium, in Santa Clara, outside San Francisco, and the anniversary isn’t the only thing that’s historic. As part of a trend toward sustainability in athletic facilities, it’s the greenest and most technologically advanced professional football stadium in the U.S. The structure is designed to support sustainability, located on a site with accessible public transportation plus a bike path to encourage fans to pedal to and from games. Its predominantly open and airy, environmentally friendly building plan also takes advantage of the Silicon Valley climate. One outstanding feature is the green roof atop the suite tower on the west side of the stadium. Another is the three solar bridges connecting the main parking area to the stadium that generate energy from hundreds of solar panels. All of the wood used was repurposed from a local airplane hangar at Moffett Field, in Mountain View, California, and other reclaimed building products were used where possible. Reclaimed water sources serve potable and non-potable uses, including playing field irrigation. The local suppliers providing farm-to-table food menus also are required to practice composting and recycling to the greatest extent possible. For more information, visit LevisStadium.com.

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McCormick Going Non-GMO McCormick, the world’s largest spice company, plans to eliminate almost all genetically modified (GMO) ingredients from their product line by 2016. In response to increased consumer demand for healthier options, 80 percent of its overall gourmet herb and spice business in the U.S. will be both organic and non-GMO by 2016, as well as all McCormick-branded herbs, spices and extracts sold in the U.S. They will voluntarily label the updated products to inform consumers as part of a commitment to transparency and consumer education. The first product introduced, a non-GMO vanilla extract, is already available. McCormick also uses steam treatments in its processing to preserve the health benefits of spices instead of the ionizing irradiation used by competitors. Although food radiation is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, some studies link it to significant health problems. “Our consumers are increasingly interested in quality flavors with pure ingredients in their food,” says McCormick President and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Kurzius. “Our efforts prove that we are listening to consumers and are committed to continuing to evolve.”

Pioneering Aspen Ski Town Runs Entirely on Renewables

Aspen, Colorado, with a population of 7,000, has become the third municipality in the country, along with Burlington, Vermont, and Greensburg, Kansas, to receive all of its power from renewable sources. Its energy portfolio now consists primarily of wind power and hydroelectric, with smaller contributions from solar and geothermal. The development reflects a decadelong effort made possible in part by a significant drop in the price of renewable energy and new government regulations that internalize some of the pollution costs of fossil fuels, making energy sources like coal increasingly uncompetitive. More than one-third of American coal plants have been shut down in the past six years and new carbon rules make it possible that no new coal plants will ever be built in the U.S. Source: ThinkProgress.org

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THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us by Judith Fertig

For a reason, a season or a lifetime, friends help us cope with challenges, motivate our best work and celebrate life. Friendships take many forms, crossing generations and self-imposed boundaries, and even spring up between unlikely confidants.

hildhood friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck collaborated on the Oscar-winning screenplay for Good Will Hunting. Fierce tennis competitors Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki like to get together for a gal-pal getaway after a major match. Country music artists Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood married following an 18-year friendship; “We had a lot more in common than I ever dreamed we did,” says Brooks. Rafts of research confirm how friendship enriches us. Carlin Flora, of New York City, spent years as a Psychology Today writer and editor before penning Friendfluence: The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We Are. She notes that among the varied and perhaps unforeseen benefits, friendships can help us “shed pounds, sleep better, stop smoking and even survive a major illness.”

An ongoing, two-decade-plus study of nearly 1,500 seniors by the Flinders University Centre for Ageing Studies, in Australia, found those with a large network of friends outliving others with the fewest friends by 22 percent. The University of Chicago National Opinion Research Center also reports people with five or more close friends as 50 percent more likely to describe themselves as “very happy” than those maintaining fewer confidants. “Friends past and present play powerful and often unappreciated roles in determining our sense of self and the direction of our lives,” says Flora. “Even in a supposedly meritocratic society, friends give jobs and assignments to each other, so having friends that share your career interests and aspirations can get you much farther than you could ever get on your own.”

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Make New Friends, Keep the Old Today, making and keeping friends can be challenging, due to distance, frequent life changes, overprotective parenting and substituting social media for more intimate face time. It all makes friendship more fluid than we might realize, says Shasta Nelson, the San Francisco founder of GirlFriendCircles. com, a women’s friendship matching site and author of Friendships Don’t Just Happen: The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of Girlfriends, plus the upcoming book, Frientimacy, about deepening such relationships. “Most of us replace half of our close friends every seven years,” says Nelson. Although this might seem alarming, she considers it a natural ebb and flow. “We all need a couple of very close friends, while others that come and go might just be what we currently need—at work or school, among firsttime parents, in a new neighborhood, starting a job, in retirement or during some other life change,” she says. Canadian Greg Tjosvold, a married middle school teacher in Vancouver, Canada, has enjoyed great friendships with women, including his wife, partly because he doesn’t relate to men’s generally competitive nature and interest in sports. But when a close female friend moved away, he wanted to expand his circle to include men. He joined a group called The Barley Brethren that sample craft beers and talk about life. Although not into suds, he values “having a safe and enjoyable place to discuss deep issues, victories and temporary setbacks.” He admits, “That’s over-simplification, though.” Finding a group of men he can feel a part of has validated him, making this unique man still feel like one of the guys. Nelson categorizes the concentric circles of developing friendship as starting with a mutually agreeable acquaintance or contact, and then moving emotionally closer with someone that we find similarities with. Then the original bond can enter the confirmed friend category. A group of friends, like a longtime book club, can constitute a community. The highest level is the committed friend that has evolved into a trusted and valuable life companion.

Sarah Huntsman Reed, a medical counselor in Kansas City, Missouri, has such a lifelong friend. She met Doug Reed, now a pharmacist, when both were in their high school musical, Once Upon a Mattress. Reed had a great sense of humor, Sarah remembers. “He’s still the most honest yet kindest person I’ve met,” she says. Soon, their mothers became friends, too, and the two teens would pair up for family weddings. Then she went to college and married and he moved away; yet they stayed in touch

through mutual friends and their moms, catching up in person when he returned to his hometown. Seventeen years after they first met, by which time Sarah was divorced, the two discussed taking their friendship to the next level and soon married. “It was a big decision to commit, because we knew so much about each other,” she says. “But we prefer each other’s company, and it was the best thing we ever did.”

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Hallmarks of good friendship include staying in touch and being consistently positive and vulnerable, so as we reveal ourselves over time, we can be authentic with each other.

In trying times, friends can surround us with positive energy, says Madisyn Taylor, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the spiritual blog DailyOm, in Ashland, Oregon. “The people we love form a protective barrier that buffers and shields us from many of the world’s more crippling blows,” including receiving hurtful slights from others. How we make friends has been altered by today’s social landscape, which includes working parents and Amber Alerts. The days of children freely roaming their neighborhood discovering friends to play with are, unfortunately, over, says Jennifer S. White, a Toledo, Ohio, blogger and author of The Art of Parenting: Love Letters from a Mother. “My long-term friendships from childhood were all built around being neighbors and playing together just because we wanted to,” recalls White.

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With today’s safety concerns and work-life challenges, parents now set up playdates, a more structured, less organic way of fostering childhood friendships, and they must be proactive to ensure success. White has some misgivings about this modern-day approach. “When I think about that one little gleaming seed of truth at the heart of why, it’s often because I don’t think it’s fair that I have to be a popular ‘playdate mom’ for my kid to have some friends.”

Besties and Buddies Automatic playdates—with siblings—often enhance family ties through lifelong friendships. Sally Ekus is a culinary talent representative in Florence, Massachusetts. Her younger sister, Amelia, is the general manager of Twitter Cafe,

in New York City, and lives in Brooklyn. Both foodies have knife-and-fork tattoos. Sally is more into meal ingredients and preparation, while Amelia loves pouring wine and making sure everyone is comfortable. “Together,” says Sally, “we create total hospitality, from lavish Passover seders to Friday nights with friends.” She notes that her sister is the only other person who understands what the world looks like through the Ekus girls’ perspective. Some adults might never meet face-to-face, but become friends via social media. American Jamie Schler, co-owner of the Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France, with her native-born husband, says, “Social media [especially Facebook posts] is how I meet and make personal friends and keep in touch on a daily basis. As an expat, this is impor-

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tant because I often feel far from family and friends that understand me, share common interests and ideas and speak the same language—and I don’t necessarily mean English.” Her high-tech circle ranges from hometown pals to new friends in the food community and political forums. She raves, “It’s a place where I find them all at the same time!” Nelson remarks, “No one is saying Facebook should replace visits, nights out and phone calls, but in a world where most of us wish we felt closer to a few more people, it doesn’t hurt to use every tool at our disposal for creating connections.” Differences in age needn’t be a hurdle in forging friendships. Candelaria Silva-Collins, an arts marketing professional in Boston, attended area social gatherings where she regularly encountered a museum director and his wife. “They seemed like a fantastic couple,” she says, and began a friendship with the older woman, despite their being from different generations.

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a lot about being vital Everyone from and vibrant,” she says. contemporary scientists to ancient philosophers Expanding agrees that having strong Circles social bonds is probably Becoming friends with people of different ages, the most meaningful languages and social contributor to happiness. standing gives us a spiritual workout, advises ~Gretchen Rubin, author of Nelson. With a master’s degree in divinity, NelThe Happiness Project son views friendship as a type of health club in which we develop our empathy, forgiveness and compassion muscles through practice. “Friendships are the way we become better people,” she says. Furthermore, the process, especially with people unlike us, leads to a better world. “Being able to inherently care for people we know makes it easier to do the same for people we’ve not met yet,” says Nelson. World peace happens one friend at a time. Freelance writer Judith Fertig also blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease by Linda Sechrist

he focus of functional medicine— whole person health care—easily expands to include dentists trained in oral systemic health. Currently embraced by a small percentage of today’s farsighted dentists and doctors, this relatively new field of prevention and wellness views the mouth as a key portal when considering the status of the whole body. Similar to the way doctors of Oriental medicine assess the heart’s pulse to help diagnose health issues throughout the body, these systemic health dentists consider the gums, tongue, teeth and throat to be key signals of overall health. American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) Executive Director Bobbie Delsasso was a periodontal hygienist for more than 30 years before becoming a consultant and public speaker on the larger perspective. “I taught patients about the importance of good nutrition and alerted them to consult their physician regarding what their mouth health might indicate about their body’s health,” she says. While the academy educates dental professionals to understand the internal workings of nutrition and what the mouth reveals about overall well-being, “Less than 6 percent of physicians even learn adequate basics of nutrition in medical schools,” she notes.

Cardiovascular Health Links Beyond nutrition, academy curricula for dentists now include such titles as Arteriology and Vascular Inflammation – The Oral/Systemic Connection, based on a course designed for medical profession16

als by physician Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, co-founders of the Bale/ Doneen Method for the prevention of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Mike Milligan, a doctor of dental medicine, founder of Eastland Dental Center, in Bloomington, Illinois, and AAOSH president, explains that heart attack and stroke are triggered by an inflammatory process which can be initiated or exacerbated by periodontal disease and abscessed teeth. Thomas Nabors, a doctor of dental surgery and an authority in molecular analysis and genetic risk assessment for periodontal diseases, provides clinical proof that supports the growing association between medicine and dentistry. “Since our inaugural AAOSH conference [in 2010], Bradley, Amy and Tom have continued to provide the current science and clinical backdrop to the oral/systemic connection to cardiovascular wellness,” says Milligan.

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Other vital advances in oral systemic health involve treating airway concerns such as snoring and sleep apnea. “Snoring is typically caused by muscles and tissues relaxing in the throat and mouth, resulting in decreased space in the airway passage and vibration of tissues. Eventually, individuals can develop sleep apnea, which can also result in hypertension and other problems,” advises Milligan. In sleep apnea, the sleeper’s breathing pauses often or produces hypopnea, slowed or shallow breathing for 10 or more seconds at a time. Fewer than five

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episodes per hour is normal, with five to 15 considered mild apnea, 15 to 30 moderate and more than 30 severe. Although 20 percent of Americans may have sleep apnea—typically associated with insomnia, tiredness and less oxygen in the body—95 percent of affected individuals go undiagnosed. To help, Milligan suggests that before going to bed we lower the thermostat in the bedroom and avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, watching television or working on a computer. Improved breathing helps assuage snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, hay fever and nasal congestion. Milligan cites Patrick McKeown’s work, explained in his book The Oxygen Advantage. An authority on the Buteyko Breathing Method, McKeown explains how improved breathing dramatically improves oxygenation, releases more energy and supports lifelong health and well-being. Muscle retraining using orofacial myofunctional therapy can help prevent sleep apnea and also abate temporomandibular joint disorders. This new field is concerned with orofacial functional patterns and postures when teeth are apart, their status 95 percent of each day and night. It also retrains muscles to keep the tongue at the roof of the mouth and the lips together to prevent breathing through the mouth, correct swallowing function and eliminate poor oral habits such as thumb sucking. Three mechanical treatments for sleep apnea include mandibular advancement oral devices used to move the lower jaw forward, a continuous positive airway pressure machine to aid airway functioning, or surgery,

which is the last resort. “The real opportunity for catching and preventing this is with children 5 to 10 years old, when their jaws are developing,” says Milligan. He further cites links discovered between the mouth and brain. “Oral spirochetes, which normally live in the mouth, have been found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Judith Miklossy, from the International Association for Alzheimer’s, spoke at an AAOSH conference about the link between oral bacteria and dementia, and Garth Ehrlich, Ph.D., professor of microbiology, immunology and otolaryngology at Drexel University College of Medicine, addressed rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers. All of these links are more than enough reasons why good oral hygiene is essential to good health,” says Milligan. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

Dr. Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi DMD, MS, D.Sc. Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is an accomplished dentist and specialist in Periodontics and Implants. She has a firm belief that our bodies are very intelligent. All the body organs and systems are interconnected and related to each other (the teeth and the mouth are part of and related to the whole body). Our bodies are perfect self-sustainable systems, capable of self-healing and self-regeneration. Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi has expertise in the areas of Biological, Physiological Dentistry and Integrative Periodontal Medicine and Implants, Lasers and Energy Medicine. Miracle Bite Tabs™ (MBT) Miracle Bite Tabs™ (MBT) and and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) are used to treat Dental Distress Syndrome. Your teeth and jaws are an extension of your brain and spinal cord. Any imbalances caused by improper alignment of the jaw can play a major role in pain syndromes and chronic diseases. Head and Neck Pain Management Scenar, a non-invasive treatment device, is the only real time biofeedback device that will find what is wrong with your body and stimulate self-healing through electro stimulation and “conversation” with the control systems of the body (CNS Integrative Periodontal Medicine-Periodontal Spa The majority of the dental and periodontal procedures in Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi’s office are laser assisted. She has Biolase MD, the most versatile laser, which can be utilized to work with the gums and the teeth, implants and root canals. The discomfort is minimal to none and the healing is speededup. The procedures are often combined with a low level laser and Scenar, which give additional boost to the healing and removing discomfort.

Vitamin C electrophoreses is a unique method used in Europe to prevent recession, boost collagen synthesis, support and increase the blood circulation leading to firming the gingiva and discontinuing the signs of aging and bleeding. It is part of the integrative protocol for treatment and prophylaxes of periodontitis. Zirconia Solution to Titanium Implant If you are allergic or sensitive to other metals Bio-ceramic (zirconia) implants might be an option for you. Dr. IontchevaBarehmi is certified to place zirconia implants, you don’t need to travel to Europe anymore. Ozone Treatment Ozone is a powerful oxidizer and kills effectively bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. Oxygen ozone therapy can be applied as an adjunctive therapy in treatment of periodontitis (periodontal disease), in arresting and reversing carious lesions in initial stage, reversal of initial pulp inflammation in deep carious lesions, treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity. The methods applied are efficacious with no toxicity or side effects. Perio-Protect Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is certified to use the Perio-protect methodone of the best prophylactic methods for periodontal disease, and subsequently for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some other conditions. Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry Your amalgam fillings contain not only poisonous mercury but they cause cracks in your tooth structure and can lead to tooth loss. Defective amalgam fillings are removed safely following the IAOMT protocol, Including spa treatments for detoxification and the newest form of noninjectable Vitamin C with comparable absorption. Anxiety and dental phobias are rarely experienced in the Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi’ s practice. Meditation, breathing techniques, homeopathy, EFT technique, hypnotherapy are all used, so you can be comfortable and love coming to your dentist. To schedule your comprehensive exam and share the excitement of a healthy smile call:

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Gliding Across Snowscapes

Cross-Country Ski to Explore Winter’s Wonders by Randy Kambic

hile downhill Alpine skiing offers spurts of intense action in-between times spent driving to and from resorts and standing in line at lifts, all that’s needed for Nordic cross-country skiing is a few inches of snow and strap-on skis to transform any nearby park, wooded trail or spacious backyard into a quiet, serene eco-playground. The similar dry-land recreation of Nordic walking that uses poles can be enjoyed year-round.

Ski Season Techniques

Both the standard Nordic form of what’s also known as free-heel skiing and the more challenging Telemark style, able to incorporate hilly terrains, have northern European roots. Cross-country skis are longer and thinner than downhill versions. Instead of placing the entire foot in a bulky, stiff boot affixed to an alpine ski, only the toe section of a sneakerlike boot adheres to a cross-country ski, enabling a fuller gliding motion. Gliding over relatively flat terrain while leaning slightly forward, it’s important to keep weight evenly distributed over both skis. Continuously moving 18

ahead in a left-right-left-right motion with a long gait creates a full-body workout as each opposing arm plants a pole and pushes on it to carry the skier into the next step. Cross-country skis aren’t made for sudden stops, so stay alert; gentle, sideto-side skidding employing both legs or turning the front of both skis inward to form a triangle effects stopping. With experience, the skis can be used more like long ice skates, pushing both ahead and outward on them to move slightly faster on wide, groomed, flat surfaces. Vermont native Bill Koch, the only American to win an Olympic crosscountry ski medal—silver at the 1976 Innsbruck Games—helped popularize the recreational sport in America. On February 20, the 2016 Slumberland American Birkebeiner, North America’s largest annual cross-country ski race, is expected to attract about 10,000 participants on a 55K course from Cable to Hayward, Wisconsin (Birkie.com).

Any Season Warm-ups

“Many of the movement patterns of Alpine and Nordic skiing are similar,”

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explains Michael Wood, chief fitness officer of Koko FitClub (KokoFitClub.com), which is reflected in a new eight-week Snow Sports program at many of its 130 locations in 30 states. “Our Smartraining equipment offers more than 100 different exercises, many of them ideal for preparing for cross-country skiing, like the squat, hip extension, and trunk and hip rotation.” For post-ski stretching, he and club coaches often recommend yoga-type flows like downward dog, child pose and the one-legged pigeon move. “We like to customize programs to enhance dynamic stretching, intensive knee analysis and specific routines to improve individual performance,” says Wood.

Winter Weight Loss

Outdoor winter recreation can help shed pounds. Harley Pasternak, a celebrity trainer, nutrition expert and author, recently reported in Health magazine, “Being outdoors in the cold air enables your body to burn more calories as it makes an effort to warm up. When you’re chilled, you shiver and shake, which is your body’s way of warming itself by increasing its resting metabolic rate.” Pasternak says that spending time outdoors in cold weather can increase calories burned by as much as 30 percent and advises, “Take up ice skating, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.”

Anytime, Anywhere Walking

Nordic walking, launched in Finland in the late 1990s and since spread throughout Europe, incorporates some motions similar to cross-country skiing. Walking while using special poles on dry land or at the beach extends associated health and fitness benefits year-round. Initiated 11 years ago, the American Nordic Walking Association (anwa.us), based in Palisades, California, conducts classes and other events nationwide. Founder, president and master coach Bernd Zimmerman reports significant growth in its popularity in recent years. “Both cross-country skiing and Nordic walking are great full-body workouts that use 90 percent of your muscles and treat both the upper and lower parts of the body like machines.”

Suitable for all ages, including those that have balance or health issues or canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run anymore, the walking poles act as extensions of the hands. Their rubber or metal tips work on any surface, such as streets, sidewalks, gravel, sand, dirt or grass. Compared to regular walking, Zimmerman says the Nordic style burns up to 40 percent more calories, tones the arms and upper body, reduces stress on knees and joints, and safely boosts the intensity of exercises to yield additional heart and lung benefits. Ski and general sports equipment retailers that sell and rent equipment also host informative clinics. Check out local retailers for local ski club group outings. Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor, including for Natural Awakenings.

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DEEP LISTENING Our Wholehearted Attention Is Our Greatest Gift by Kay Lindahl

erhaps one of the most precious and powerful gifts we give another person is to really listen to them with quiet, fascinated attention and our whole being; fully present. Deep listening occurs at the heart level, and we must ask ourselves how often we listen to each other so completely. Such listening is a creative force. We expand, ideas come to life and grow and we remember who we are. It brings forth our inner spirit, intelligence, or true self, and opens up the space for us to thrive. Sometimes we have to do a lot of listening before another’s inner being feels replenished. Some people just need to talk and go on and on, usually in a superficial, nervous manner. This often happens because they have not been truly listened to. Patience is required to be a listening presence for such a person long enough that they get to their center point of tranquility and peace. The results of such listening are extraordinary. Some would call them miracles. Listening well takes time, skill and a readiness to slow down to afford time for reflection and to let go of expectations, judgments, boredom, self-assertiveness and defensiveness. When two people listen deeply to one another, we sense that we are present not only to each other, but also to something beyond our individual selves; something spiritual, holy or sacred. Once we experience the depth of being listened to like this, we naturally begin to listen to be present with another. We notice what occurs when we interrupt someone and when we don’t. We watch what unfolds when another stops speaking and we ask, “Is there anything else?” Listening is an art that calls for practice. Imagine if we all spent just a few minutes each day choosing to practice the art of listening; of being fully present with the person we are with. Being truly listened to and understood yields a sigh of contentment and joy. Kay Lindahl, of Long Beach, CA, is the author of The Sacred Art of Listening, from which this was adapted with permission from SkyLight Paths Publishing.

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Bird-Watching for Beginners Start with a Bird Feeder and Binoculars by Sandra Murphy

or those that love animals but can’t provide a home to a domestic pet, wild birds are just outside the window. Between 50 and 60 million Americans list bird-watching as a hobby. To start, all we need is a bird feeder. For safety and comfort, position feeders near a tree or bush at least 15 feet from windows. Scott Logan, an Audubon Society board member in Sherman Oaks, California, cautions, “Birds stay alert for predators. An unmarked window looks like an escape route. They won’t see the glass.” Products like Window Alert, a decal that reflects ultraviolet rays birds see but humans don’t, can prevent a crash. A book on local birds will describe the best food to attract them, whether residents or just passing through. Bluebirds love mealworms. Hummingbirds like floral nectars and orioles prefer citrus flavors. Cardinals and jays dine on sunflower seeds. Always provide unseasoned, unsalted seeds. In cold weather, also remember to hang homemade suet combining one part organic regular fat peanut butter with five parts organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) corn meal. Pour fresh water in the birdbath daily, change hummingbird nectar every three days and discard moldy seeds and old suet. Feeding year-round doesn’t interfere with migration, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca,

New York. Migration, nest building, feeding a new family and staying warm in colder weather require substantial calories. “American goldfinches are social and will stay to eat,” adds Logan. “Blue jays and titmouses are ‘grab-andgo’ birds.”

Join in the Fun

In Arlington, Texas, Cathy Stein, owner of EclecticDesignChoices.com, will participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count this year from February 12 to 15 (Audubon.org/content/about-greatbackyard-bird-count). “One easy resource for identifying birds is Merlin, the free app from Cornell Lab,” says Stein. “Take the bird’s picture, which is helpful in identifying details that can be overlooked or forgotten otherwise.” Merlin works like facial recognition for birds, comparing eyes, beaks and tails to species in its database by location (Merlin.AllAboutBirds.org). Audubon’s free app includes birdcalls (Tinyurl. com/AudubonFreeBirdApp). Jon Weber-Hahnsberg, a 12-yearold volunteer at the Dallas Zoo, and his seven-member team won last year’s statewide birding competition hosted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by identifying 72 species in 12 hours. “Now I’m hooked,” he says. “Outside the city, there are snowy egrets, waterfowl, hawks and owls to see.” National wildlife refuges managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are suitable birding sites for both

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novices and pros. Here are some tips for beginners. Focus on big, easy-to-see birds. Sandhill crane tours are a hit in Mississippi and other Gulf Coast states (fws.gov/refuge/Mississippi_Sandhill_Crane). Concentrate on birds that travel in flocks. Common redhead ducks migrate in great numbers to the Texas coast each winter (Tinyurl.com/ LagunaAtascosaBirdlife). Look for standouts, birds with characteristics that capture the imagination, like the speed of a peregrine falcon, large wingspan of a California condor or unusual color of Florida’s roseate spoonbills. (Visit fws.gov/refuge/ Cape_Meares and fws.gov/refuge/ JN_Ding_Darling.) In Maine, see puffins at the only colony that allows visitors to go ashore for a close-up look (MaineBirdingTrail. com/MachiasSealIsland.htm). Not a

I think the most important quality in a birdwatcher is a willingness to stand quietly and see what comes. Some people are very competitive in their birding. Maybe they’ll die happy, having seen a thousand species… but I’ll die happy knowing I’ve spent all that quiet time being present. ~Lynn Thomson, Birding with Yeats: A Memoir

refuge, ownership of the island has been disputed for two centuries.

Incredible Hobby

“Keeping a life list of birds you’ve seen, when and where, is not only fun,” says Nate Swick, author of the recent Birding for the Curious, in Greensboro, North Carolina. “It brings back memories of a time and place. Birding takes you places you wouldn’t think of. I’ve birdwatched in local landfills, as well as in India and Central America.” A particularly impressive sight was a shearwater, found 30 to 40 miles into the Atlantic Ocean off the North Carolina coast, a species that only comes to land during breeding season. “Each bird has an incredible story,” he says. “Migrating birds that arrive exhausted and hungry after flying hundreds of miles will often look for local birds like chickadees that act as the welcome wagon, showing where food, water and a safe rest area can be found.” Erika Zar, a catalog copywriter in Madison, Wisconsin, happened upon the nearby Horicon Marsh Bird Festival (HoriconMarshBirdClub.com/for-visitors). “Everyone seemed so meditative, hiking in quiet groups. It was peaceful,” she says. “Listing the birds they saw on checklists was like a scavenger hunt for adults.” Zar immediately bought binoculars, but soon traded them for a better pair. “Bird-watching opened my eyes to a new world right in front of me,” she says joyfully. “I’d just never looked or listened closely enough before.” Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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r. Jolene Ross is the founder and director of Advanced Neurotherapy, a wellness clinic that utilizes behavioral medicine applications such as quantitative EEG analysis and neurofeedback to improve quality of life. She works with individuals and families challenged with neuro-cognitive, neuro-emotional and neurodevelopmental disorders. Using EEG technology, neurofeedback has the ability to target specific locations where the brain is having trouble functioning. Neurofeedback uses safe operant conditioning to teach the brain to improve brainwaves, which improves overall brain function. Ross, a licensed psychologist, received a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Boston College. She studied with Dr. Barry Sterman, founder of quantitative EEG assessment and neurofeedback, and Dr. Joseph Cautela, founder of the fields of behavior therapy and behavioral medicine. Services provided: Neurofeedback, brain mapping, biofeedback, behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, health coaching, parent coaching and psychotherapy. Areas of specialty: ADD/ADHD, autistic spectrum, anxiety, behavioral issues, birth-related disruptions, brain injuries, dementia, depression, learning disabilities, mood disorders, post-surgery syndromes, seizures, psychological disorders, toxic exposure, and enhancing work, school and sports performance. Healing/healthy living philosophy: “I believe in getting to the root of the problem and correcting it, not masking or suppressing it,” Ross says. “Improving your brain function through corrective care in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment improves your life for the long term.” Dr. Jolene Ross, Advanced Neurotherapy, 145 Rosemary St., Entrance J, Needham. For more information, call 781-444-9115 or visit AdvancedNeurotherapy.com. See ad on page 7 and Directory on page 25.

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Kristine Jelstrup, CMFT, CBK, LMT Central Square Health and Wellness

ristine Jelstrup has been a natural healthcare practitioner in Cambridge for more than 17 years, using various forms of Applied Kinesiology to find the root cause of health problems whether physical, chemical or emotional. Once identified, the blockages are released and organ systems are supported with nutrition to restore the body to good health. Applied Kinesiology was developed in the early 1960s by American chiropractor Dr. George Goodheart. He discovered that particular physical symptoms were often related to weaknesses in particular muscles. Goodheart proposed that a language between doctors and patients could be created by testing those muscles and working to strengthen them, which he noticed led to the improvement or disappearance of other health problems. Using this system to evaluate the structural, chemical and mental aspects of a person, Goodheart believed that muscle testing could ascertain which therapies, including nutrition, diet, manipulation and exercise, would help to restore well-being. Services provided: Jelstrup is certified in the Morphogenic Field Technique and Bio-Kinetics Health Systems. She is also trained in Koren Specific Technique and Nutrition Response Testing. Areas of specialty: Jelstrup has had great success with structural issues like low back, neck, knee and hip pain, chemical issues like hormone imbalances, migraine headaches, low energy, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, gastro intestinal disorders, food and seasonal allergies, and emotional issues like anxiety, fear and depression. Healing/healthy living philosophy: “It’s really very simple,” she says. “If you give the body what it needs and take away what is harming it, it will heal. The challenge is to figure out what those things are; by using different forms of Applied Kinesiology, I can do that.”

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roton Wellness, an innovative center for health and healing, was founded by Dr. Bob Evans and his wife, Jean Nordin-Evans, as a whole-health dental practice which believes that a person’s teeth are the gateway to health for the entire body. This underlying principle is practiced in adult and pediatric dentistry as well as in the orthodontic department. The vision grew to include state-ofthe-art Eastern and Western medical treatments, a therapeutic spa for cleansing and rejuvenating the body, and a clean-food wellness café that serves nutritious, whole-food dishes in which many of the ingredients are purchased from local farms. Groton Wellness is the first holistic center of its kind in the United States to combine expert professionals in preventative and integrative medicine, biological dental care, a holistic spa, and a clean-food café. Services provided: Holistic, biological dentistry, integrative medicine, therapeutic spa services and a clean-food café. Areas of specialty: The center offers a toxin removal education program, designed to inform patients about toxic dental materials, including bridges, crowns and silver fillings which are comprised of 50 percent mercury—the most toxic substance known to mankind that is not radioactive. Mercury is a toxic material that can escape from fillings in vapor form and become absorbed directly into the brain, depleting and suppressing the immune system. The rate of vaporization increases when the fillings are stimulated by hot liquids, chewing and even brushing teeth. Nordin-Evans explains, “Mercury toxicity is a cumulative toxicity, storing itself in many tissues of the body for years, and possibly is the cause of chronic maladies that have affected people for years.” Healing/healthy living philosophy: “Treating you as an individual, not your individual parts, is our unique wellness approach to health and healing,” says Nordin-Evans. “We treat by searching for the root cause of an issue and not just addressing symptoms.” Jean Nordin-Evans, DDS, Groton Wellness, Mill Run Plaza, 493 Main St. (Rte.119), Groton. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 978-449-9919 or visit GrotonWellness.com. See ad on back page and Directory on page 28.

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Coaching for artists, athletes, and everyone else with Karen Welling, musician and former competitive athlete. Together we’ll bolster your strengths and eliminate obstacles. Free initial consultation. See ad, page 43 and Profile on page 38.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTERNAL WELLNESS CENTER

Liz Marcano-Pucillo 140 Wood Rd, Ste 305, Braintree, MA 02184 781-228-6915 Liz@InternalWellnessCtr.com InternalWellnessCtr.com Receive professional colon hydrotherapy by a national board-certified therapist using the Angel of Water system. The most comfortable and private system in the industry. See ad, page 40.

Services provided: Healing facilitation sessions (in-person in Wells, Maine, or worldwide via phone/Skype) include an individualized blend of energetic touch with some level of dialog and/or guided imagery to achieve chakra/ body/emotional clearing and balancing, deep inner work, and/or release of blocks to healing mind/body/soul. Individual/couple (heal self/marriage) and family work. On-demand healing audios and group sessions listed online. Areas of specialty: Borst’s gift and Perspective Reboot process has offered relief from sciatica, TMJ, joint pain and other physical ailments for which surgery or no available treatment was indicated; COPD lung capacity increase; accelerated post-surgical healing; elimination of depression, PTSD symptoms and suicidal urges; release of self-limiting beliefs, fears, negativity and childhood trauma. Healing/healthy living philosophy: “The power of pure love (God/Source/ Creator) connects us all,” she says. “Through that heart-way, I am able to connect with and help my clients heal, across space and time. This is not alternative medicine; this is ancient medicine.”

813-966-0164 Healing@ShawnaPelton.com ShawnaPelton.com As a Transformational Coach and Metaphysical Healer, I help people clear energy blocks so to overcome doubts and fears, and evolve their Souls highest potential. See ad, page 14.

JOHNSON COMPOUNDING AND WELLNESS

Stephen Bernardi 577 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452 781-893-3870 • Fax: 781-899-1172 Steve@NaturalCompounder.com NaturalCompounder.com JCW is the only sterile and non-sterile PCABaccredited pharmacy in Massachusetts. In addition to our compounding service, we offer a full range of nutritional supplements, natural products, homeopathic remedies and home health care equipment. See ads, pages 29 and 33.

Kristi Borst, Healing Resonance LLC. For more information, call 207-2160473, email Kristi@HealingResonance4.Me or visit HealingBoston.Us.

SHAWNA PELTON

COMPOUNDING & WELLNESS PHARMACY

TAKE THE LEAP COACHING

DENTIST

Kim Childs 1025 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02476 617-640-3813 Kim@KimChilds.com KimChilds.com

DR. IVETA IONTCHEVA-BAREHMI DMD, MS, D.SC.

Need help clarifying and manifesting your desires? Asking “What’s next?” or “What do I really, really want?” Kim is a certified life and career coach specializing in Positive Psychology, creativity, and spiritual living to help clients create more joyful and fulfilling lives. Consultations are free via phone/Skype or in person. See Profile on page 38.

1842 Beacon St, Ste 305, Brookline, MA 617-868-1516 BostonDentalWellness.com Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi is an accomplished dentist and specialist in Periodontics and Implants with a holistic approach to medicine and dentistry. To schedule your comprehensive exam and share the excitement of a healthy smile, call: 617-868-1516. See ad, page 17 and Profile on page 30.

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GROTON WELLNESS – FAMILY DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS, MEDICAL, SPA, CAFÉ

Rose Siple Thought Alchemy’s Transformational Center

493-495 Main St (Off Rte 119) Groton, MA 01450 978-449-9919 GrotonWellness.com

Groton Wellness is a vibrant center for health and healing consisting of Holistic Family Dentistry & Orthodontics, an Integrative Medical Practice, a pampering and detoxifying Therapeutic Spa, and a clean food, farm-to-table Café—all working together to provide exceptional community health care. We also offer exciting talks, cleanses, classes and events, many of which are free to the community. Groton Wellness uses IV Therapy, Nutrition Management, Herbal Medicine, Bio-Identical Hormone Balancing, EAV Testing, Integrative Chiropractic, Acupuncture and many other Holistic Therapies to treat patients from head-to-toe. We have enormous success treating chronic health issues such as Lyme disease, cancer, diabetes, hormonal imbalance, mold, internal toxicity and more. See ad on back page and Profile on page.26.

NEWTON DENTAL WELLNESS 93 Union St, Ste 408 Newton Center, MA 617-244-4997 NewtonDW.com

We are the healing dentist. We take a holistic approach to general and pediatric dentistry. We make it easy to see a dentist. New patients receive free comprehensive exam and full set of X-rays. Blog at TheHealingDentist.info.

ENERGY HEALING DIVINE METHODS

ose Siple is a deeply spiritual professional, and founder and director of Healing Through Spirit, established in 2005, as well as the founder and director of Thought Alchemy’s Transformation Center, established in 2014. She possesses an exceptional understanding of human consciousness and every human’s ability to transform themselves into the best they can be. Siple has been counseling, healing, teaching, guiding and training individuals using hypnosis for more than 10 years, helping them move toward their goals and make positive changes. A teacher and lifelong student of various disciplines of spiritual and philosophical approaches to life, Siple lives her life according to the highest principles dictated by these teachings. She can help anyone who wants to change, become more authentic and confident, eliminate unwanted habits, heal the body physically, emotionally and spiritually, achieve goals, move in a positive direction and live life in balance. Services provided: Hypnotherapy, virtual gastric band hypnosis, spiritual counseling, alternative therapies, integrated mental and emotional healing (IME), life and health transformation coaching, reiki and other modalities of transcendental healing. Areas of specialty: Improve self-esteem and self-confidence; reduce fears, phobias and obsessive patterns; pain management; weight loss; smoking cessation; healthy living; achieving goals; spiritual growth and more. Healing/healthy living philosophy: “At the root of all negative behaviors and patterns is an initial focus that had a positive end goal,” she says. “Understanding this positive intention and redirecting it through the power of hypnosis begins the process of freeing us from the shackles of the mind and permits us to redirect ourselves into a healthier more positively aligned way of living.” Rose Siple, Thought Alchemy’s Transformational Center, in Rehoboth, MA. For more information, call 774-991-0574, email Info@ThoughtAlchemy.guru, or visit ThoughtAlchemy.guru and HealingThroughSpirit.com. See ad on page 15 and Directory on page 30.

Darlene-Marie Slagle Info@DivineMethods.com DivineMethods.com Divine Methods in Spirituality promotes the mind-body connection through energy healing, using the Melchizedek Method, Usui Reiki and the EFT technique.

EXERCISE/FITNESS/ PERSONAL TRAINING KOKO FITCLUB

39 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445 77 Spring St, Shaw’s Plaza, West Roxbury, MA 02132 Brookline: 617-566-5656 West Roxbury: 617-325-4800 MA.Brookline@KokoFitClub.com MA.WRoxbury@KokoFitClub.com KokoFitClub.com World’s first automated personal training studio offering highly effective, efficient, customized workouts guided and monitored by the proprietary Smartraining technology in a spa-like setting. See ad on page 19.

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GYNECOLOGY MITCHELL LEVINE, MD

Visit VisionsHealthCare.com for contact information updates. In practice for over 32 years, Dr. Levine has been a prominent advocate for holistic and gentler approaches to women’s health care. Provides alternatives to hysterectomy.

HEAD LICE TREATMENT NITWITS, LLC

All-Natural Lice Removal Salon 617-816-9487 LiceInfo.net Boston’s premier professional head lice treatment salon. Pesticide-free, non-toxic. Founded by school nurse Berit Pratt, RN, BSN, MPH, since 2004. Peace of mind for frantic families.

HERBAL STUDIES THE BOSTON SCHOOL OF HERBAL STUDIES

12 Pelham Terrace, Arlington, MA 781-646-6319 BostonHerbalStudies.com We offer two Herbal Apprenticeship Programs, Advanced Training, Aromatherapy Certification and a series of Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon classes. Please visit our website. See ad, page 41 and Profile on page 31.

COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR HOLISTIC HERBALISM Katja Swift & Ryn Midura 25 Saint Mary’s Court, Brookline, MA 617-750-5274 CommonWealthHerbs.com

Personalized, comprehensive consultations with experienced herbalists. Whether it’s the flu or a chronic illness, or simply to build greater vitality, herbal medicine can help. See ad, page 14.

HOLISTIC RETREATS EASTOVER ESTATE & RETREAT 430 East St, Lenox, MA 866-264-5139 Events@Eastover.com Eastover.com

Eastover is a 600-acre sanctuary and residential holistic retreat center in the Berkshires. A dedicated facilitator of holistic events and retreats. Minutes to Stockbridge and Great Barrington, next to October Mountain with views of Mt. Greylock. See ad, page 8 and Profile on page 32.

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HORMONE BALANCING

Ali Bourgault A Healing Vibration

BELLA NATURAL HEALTH Dawna Jones, MD, FACOG 99 Longwater Cir, Ste 100 Norwell, MA 02061 781-829-0930 BellaNaturalHealth.com

Board-certified MD in gynecology and integrative medicine. Hormone balancing, nutrition and detoxification are keys to optimal health. See ad, page 17.

HYPNOTHERAPY THOUGHT ALCHEMY

Rose Siple, Certified Hypnotherapist 774-991-0574 Info@ThoughtAlchemy.guru Transform yourself and achieve your goals through the transformative healing process of hypnotherapy. Aren’t you tired of talking about it and thinking about it? We specialize in Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis for weight loss. Call today. See ad on page 15 amd Directory on page 28.

ffering an interesting variety of holistic services with a focus on local and organic products where practical, A Healing Vibration is located in an old mill building in Westford with spacious rooms, large windows and tons of character. Seven treatment rooms, two workshop rooms and a large lounge with an abundance of board games create a unique ambience where clients can relax and unwind. Ali Bourgault is a results-based therapist focused on supporting clients during all stages of their healing journey through focused sessions and recommended self-care techniques. Services provided: Massage therapy, deep tissue massage, APP polarity therapy, life and nutrition coaching, mud/clay/seaweed wraps, tarot readings, organic hair salon, Siddha Kundalini healings, meditation, yoga, workshops, metaphysical retail, Himalayan salt saunas and more. It’s open to new workshop presenters and consignment from local artists. Healing/healthy living philosophy: A Healing Vibration’s mission is to breathe new light into holism and well-being through therapeutic, energetic and educational services. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St., Westford. For more information, call 978850-4164, email Ali@AHealingVibration.com or visit AHealingVibration.com. See ad on page 19 and Directory on page 37.

Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi, DMD, MS, DSc. Boston Dental Wellness

INTEGRATIVE/FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE 4 BETTER HEALTH, INC

Dr. Patti Zub & Lisa Vasile, NP 85 Main St, Hopkinton, MA 01748 508-625-1807 4BetterHealth.biz

We have the pieces to your health puzzle 4 vibrant living. Comprehensive Functional Medicine. Specializing in GI disorders, thyroid, auto-immune, fatigue and reversing chronic conditions.

KUMAR CONSCIOUS HEALTH Meenakshi Kumar, MD Info@KumarConsciousHealth.com KumarConsciousHealth.com

Functional medicine practice offering Telemedicine appointments in addition to in-office appointments. In addition, services include Reiki, nutritional counseling, allergy testing and treatment for all ages. See ad on page 40 and Profile on page 33.

oston Dental Wellness is a holistic dental practice with an emphasis on periodontal medicine, implants and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Iontcheva-Barehmi uses unique diagnostic and healing technologies, such as scenar therapy, ozone therapy and several different kinds of lasers. Services provided: Dental Distress Syndrome treatment, head and neck pain management, zirconia solution to titanium implant, Vitamin C gum rejuvenation, integrative periodontal medicine, periodontal spa, ozone therapy, cosmetic and restorative dentistry and laser therapy. Areas of specialty: Periodontics, implants, biological and physiological dentistry and energy medicine. Healing/healthy living philosophy: “Our bodies are intelligent,” says Iontcheva-Barehmi. “All the body organs and systems are interconnected and related to each other; the teeth and the mouth are part of and related to the whole body. Our bodies are perfect self-sustainable systems, capable of selfhealing and self-regeneration.” Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi, DMD, MS, DSc., Boston Dental Wellness, 1842 Beacon St., Ste. 305, Brookline. For more information, call 617-868-1516 or visit BostonDentalWellness.com. See ad on page 17 and Directory on page 37.

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Clark Reddick, DA The Boston Alphabiotic Center

e focus on the number one cause of disease today: unrelieved stress. Developmental Alphabiotics is the applied science of stress relief and recovery. Our breakthrough is we now know what stress looks like and we know how to release it. Our clinically proven, hands-on process directly countermands the stress response by instantly unifying and balancing energy between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Energy consumed by an unneeded defensive posture is liberated. The body instinctively uses this energy to resolve challenges and heal on a priority basis. Services provided: Developmental Alphabiotics. Areas of specialty: Results reported for: brain fog, memory, stress, irritability, anxiety, depression, migraines, body pain or tension, frozen neck or shoulders, insomnia, fatigue, cardiac, digestion, auto-immune, weight loss or gain, addiction, grinding, ad infinitum. Healing/healthy living philosophy: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your mind and body have an incredible capacity to self heal, but the stress response gets in the way. Many are rediscovering their true potential through this amazing process,â&#x20AC;? says Reddick. Clark Reddick, The Boston Alphabiotic Center, in Waltham. For more information, call 617-930-2133, email Info@AlphabioticsBoston.org or visit AlphabioticsBoston.org.

Dianne Kosto, BCN-T BrainCore Neurofeedback

ur therapeutic office environment gives our clients a chance to relax and unwind as they train their brain. With a friendly staff and homelike atmosphere, clients tend to get hooked on the family feel around the office. BrainCore Neurofeedback is a cuttingedge technology which teaches one to retrain the brain to produce balanced brainwave patterns. Our approach is painless, drugless, noninvasive, has no harmful side effects and creates permanent change.

Services provided: Biofeedback, neurofeedback, heart rate variability.

The Boston School of Herbal Studies

ounded in 2000, we offer affordable, high-quality herbal education. We are practicing herbalists passing down the time-honored tradition of herbalism, incorporating scientific knowledge with traditional practice and clinical experience. Services provided: Herbal apprenticeships, advanced training, aromatherapy certification (two levels), ongoing evening herbal classes and medicinal plant walks. The Herbal Apprenticeships get hands-on experience making tinctures, teas, salves, oils and flower essences, and learn to identify, harvest and use medicinal plants to help heal and balance the body. The Advanced Training Program provides instruction on becoming a clinical herbalist. The focus is on assessment techniques: facial, pulse, tongue, nails and sclera. Students practice their skills at a monthly Herbal Clinic. The Aromatherapy Certification Course teaches students how to blend and use essential oils to heal body, mind and spirit. Students learn the essential oils most helpful for common ailments. Healing/healthy living philosophy: We honor plants as our teachers and our allies and are committed to ecological sustainability and ethnic/gender equality. Our goal is to empower people to attune to plant energies to heal on multiple levels. The Boston School of Herbal Studies, 12 Pelham Ter., Arlington. For more information, call 781-646-6319 or visit BostonHerbalStudies.com. See ad on page 41 and Directory on page 29.

Areas of specialty: ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, developmental delays, PTSD, anxiety, depression, brain injury, concussion, migraines, memory loss, insomnia, fibromyalgia, peak performance training and more. Healing/healthy living philosophy: To help individuals and families achieve long-term results without the harmful risks and side effects of traditional medical interventions. Drugless, painless, non-invasive, permanent changes. BrainCore Neurofeedback, 132 Central St., Ste. 205 A, Foxboro. Schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation via MeetMe.so/ DianneKosto. For more information, call 844-272-4666 or visit BrainCoreOfGreaterBoston.com. See Directory on page 25.

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NEWTON INTEGRATIVE HEALTH SERVICES

Rachel Katz, MD, RD 30 Lincoln St Newton Highlands, MA 02461 DrKatz@NewtonIntegrative.com NewtonIntegrative.com

Newton Integrative Health Services- Family and Functional Medicine, Dietetics, Medical Hypnotherapy. Now accepting new patients for consultation.

INTEGRATIVE THERAPY MARSHA KLEIN, LMHC

Visit VisionsHealthCare.com for contact information updates. Licensed Mental Health Clinician and Behavioral Health Specialist with over 15 years of experience; integrative approach. Specialties: anxiety, panic, depression, stress, anger, etc.

INTEGRATIVE VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE

Elise M. Brenner, Ph.D. Brenner Reiki Healing

eiki practice puts the body in the best condition to do what it is designed to do—heal itself. Whether exploring Reiki for relief from troubling physical conditions, or seeking a happier more vitalized self, Brenner Reiki Healing offers a comforting and professional setting in which to discover Reiki’s health and wellness-promoting benefits. Services provided: Individualized Reiki treatments; monthly community Reiki clinic; monthly Reiki training; Reiki outreach and education to community groups, support groups and organizations; practitioner Reiki shares; and mentoring for Reiki practitioners all in a supportive environment to assist in guiding you to heal yourself and others through Reiki. Healing/healthy living philosophy: “Many of us find ourselves living with uncertainty, waiting for the ‘next shoe to drop’. This causes a weathering of all the body’s systems. Reiki practice allows us to connect to ourselves, to one another, to our day-to-day routines, and to the natural world from a more solid, calm and clear heart-mind-body. In so doing, we get a chance to live in that state of being with ourselves and others,” says master practitioner and teacher, Elise M. Brenner, Ph.D. Elise M. Brenner, Ph.D., Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St., Newton, 02466. For more information, call 617-244-8856, email Elise@BrennerReiki Healing.org or visit BrennerReikiHealing.org. See Directory on page 36.

MASH MAIN ST ANIMAL SERVICES OF HOPKINTON Margo Roman, DVM 72 W Main St, Hopkinton, MA 01748 508-435-4077 MASHVet.com

A full-service integrative veterinary clinic offering caring and healthful options and modalities like acupuncture, functional nutrition, homeopathy, chiropractic, herbs, ozone therapy, surgery and dentistry. See ad, page 23.

MASSAGE NEWTON CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTRE 383 Elliot St, Ste 250 617-964-3332 WellAdjusted.com

Deep-tissue, medical, sports, Swedish and therapeutic massage, shiatsu, Reiki & HydroMassage in a full-service Wellness Center also featuring chiropractic, acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation, Facelift Acupuncture and detox footbath. See ad, page 7.

Eastover Estate and Retreat

astover is a 600-acre sanctuary and holistic retreat center dedicated to serving the greater holistic community. The estate is designed around an evocative Summer Cottage, and its inviting mix of manicured greens and meadows, woodland trails and breathtaking views of the Berkshire Mountains immerses visitors in a contemplative and holistic environment from the moment they arrive. Services provided: Spacious and comfortable overnight accommodations to fit everyone’s budget, from rustic to contemporary to luxurious; entertainment center with a full kitchen, bar, theatrical lighting and state-of-the-art sound system suitable for receptions, weddings and other events. Areas of specialty: Workshops and conferences offered to all, including qigong, tai chi, Chinese Medicine, yoga, psychology, meditation and mindfulness by world-renowned teachers. Healing/healthy living philosophy: Eastover is unaffiliated with any specific spiritual tradition. Its eclectic, open-hearted receptivity aims to support the continuing emergence of holistic and ecological ideas that engender transformation and growth, capable of renewing ourselves, our surroundings, our culture and leading the way to a healthy, sustainable future. Eastover Estate and Retreat, in the Berkshires. For more information, call 866264-5139, email Events@Eastover.com, or visit Eastover.com. See ad on page 8 and Directory on page 29.

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Meenakshi Kumar, M.D. Kumar Conscious Health

r. Meenakshi Kumar is a medical doctor, board-certified in Family Medicine and trained and experienced in Functional Medicine and Palliative Care. She is also a Reiki master and brings the relationship of mind-body-spirit to each of her visits with her clients. Her comprehensive care blends the best of Western medicine with Eastern methods and modalities. Services provided: Telemedicine, functional medicine consults, family medicine, palliative care, allergy testing and treatments, nutritional counseling, spiritual healing, reiki, monthly educational workshops. Areas of specialty: All ages, telemedicine, functional medicine, allergy and immunology, hormonal imbalances, gastrointestinal health, cardiometabolic health, autoimmune disorders, nutritional counseling, spiritual medicine and energy healing. Healing/healthy living philosophy: “I empower each one of my clients to create their own path to health by looking at lifestyle changes (nutrition, meditation and exercise for examples),” she says. “Healthy living is about living with awareness and enjoying every moment knowing that the present is the future. The only constant is change.” Meenakshi Kumar, M.D., Kumar Conscious Health, 207 Massachusetts Ave., #230295, Boston. For more information, email Info@Kumar ConsciousHealth.com or visit KumarConsciousHealth.com. See ad on page 40 and Directory on page 30. natural awakenings

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MIND-BODY MEDICINE BODYMIND RESOURCING

Alison Shaw APRN, LMT, CEH 109 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA 02420 781-646-0686 Alison@BodymindResourcing.org An innovative blend of body-centered counseling, integrative bodywork and energy medicine to uncover and release body-mind patterns that limit your life and health. See ad, page 23.

BOSTON BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE 1371 Beacon St, Ste 304-305 Brookline, MA 02446 617-232-2435 Ext 0 BostonBMed.com

Boston Behavioral Medicine promotes a holistic view of health using integrative mindbody psychotherapy, stress management, and nutritional services, and strives for the balance of mental, physical, social and spiritual well-being.

COACHING PROFILES FINDING THE RIGHT COACH FOR YOU

ccording to research conducted at the University of Scranton, somewhere between 40 and 48 percent of Americans are somewhat likely to make a New Year’s resolution, leaving between 52 and 60 percent who aren’t likely at all. Perhaps the statistics on those that succeed at resolutions (only 46 percent after six months) reflect why the majority of us don’t even try. For those that are committed to success, but feel the need for some help in setting and achieving their intentions, some form of coaching may be the answer. Whether one is looking for support with goals in life, business, career, health, fitness, nutrition, motivation, abundance or any combination thereof, there’s a coach out there with just the right tools to assist in securing a path to success. In the following pages, we’ve assembled profiles of coaches with a variety of specializations and styles to explore, with the hope that individuals find a coach that is right for them and who can help create the life of one’s dreams.

PETER HOWE

508-838-1101 Info@PeterHoweHealer.com PeterHoweHealer.com Over 35 years as an alternative health practitioner and neuromuscular therapist. Helps clients identify and eliminate chronic and acute pain, digestive disorders, Lyme and myriad other health disorders. See ad, page 41.

MUSIC AND SPIRITUALITY SINGING AS SPIRITUAL PATH Barry Harris 857-998-3677 BarryMH2002@yahoo.com

Perfect your singing voice as spiritual path and for emotional healing. Barry studied with Judy Oas, world-famous teacher written up in Opera News for her miraculous results restoring damaged voices, by teaching detailed technique on foundation of spiritual grace/surrender. Free introductory lesson.

Lisa Pontoppidan Awake & Alive Coaching

isa Pontoppidan is a creativity coach, helping people live more creative, joyful, empowered and fulfilling lives. She works with artists and would-be artists of all kinds to uncover and develop their talents, and work more deeply and productively. During the coaching process, she provides support, guidance, perspective, accountability and resources to help with the creative process. Services provided: Individual coaching, with a combination of phone, email, Skype and in-person contact. Packages include the two-month Unlocking Creativity program and the three-month Meaningful Creating process. Areas of specialty: Helping those that yearn to be creative but are stopped by fears, self-doubt, a too-busy life and an overly critical mind. Coaching/healthy living philosophy: Pontoppidan says, “I believe in following your love and passion, and being joyfully imperfect. The world needs all our voices and visions; our creative energy is vital to healing ourselves and our society. I can help you overcome your anxiety and inner critic to reach the fully creative life that you imagine.” Lisa Pontoppidan, Awake & Alive Coaching, 15 Leland St., Jamaica Plain. For more information, call 781-454-9870, email LisaPont@Mindspring.com or visit LisaPont.com.

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NATURAL VISION IMPROVEMENT

Linda Marks, HealingHeartPower and Linda Marks Music

inda Marks is a singer, songwriter and public speaker who incorporates meditation, emotional safety, grounding and body-centered exercises to help her clients be more present in their hearts, bodies and lives—moment to moment, and over time. Touch with permission helps clients work through emotional issues at a body level, translating tensions and symptoms into emotional/practical information that facilitates healing. Services provided: Heart-centered body psychotherapy and life coaching for individuals, couples, families and groups; and power of voice coaching. Areas of specialty: Healing from trauma; finding emotional roots of physical illness; integrating sexuality, spirituality, intimacy and communication for couples; finding one’s voice; self-care; food, eating and body image issues; anxiety and depression; caring for an aging parent; purpose/vision and mentoring teens. Healing/healthy living philosophy: “Learning to listen to and trust the heart is key,” she says. “The heart thrives on coherence: a sense that life is purposeful, manageable and meaningful. I love supporting people to form deeper, richer relationships with self and others, creating balance with all that matters in life.”

REE COLEMAN, YOUR BETTER VISION GURU

Ree Coleman, Your Better Vision Guru Serving Greater Boston and New England 617-838-0928 Ree@BetterVision.guru BetterVision.guru In 10 visits I can completely change your relationship with your eyes. Learn techniques to improve your vision and how not to age your eyes with Computer Vision Syndrome through techniques, awareness, diet and relaxation.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE KERI LAYTON, ND

Winchester Natural Health Associates 10 Converse Pl, Winchester, MA 01890 781-721-4585 Naturopathic Medicine since 2006. Dr. Layton provide safe, effective complementary and alternative natural therapies to achieve vibrant health in people of all ages.

Linda Marks, HealingHeartPower and Linda Marks Music, 3 Central Ave., Newton. For more information, call 617-913-0683, email LSMHeart@aol.com or visit HealingHeartPower.com.

Brian Sean Reid Learning Systems International, Inc.

rian Sean Reid is a personal and professional coach, and Transportation Facilitator, “helping individuals and organizations move beyond the status quo while ‘Moving Toward What Matters.’” He helps you find and move toward your ‘Best Yes Yet’, while identifying personal blocks to movement so you can get out of your own way. Brian motivates and kickstarts people toward freedom who are ready to do what it takes to clear and clean their clutter so that movement toward what matters happens naturally. Services provided: Individual and group coaching (in-person, over the phone, face-to-face online), DVD courses, online e-courses, e-books plus free online 14-day personal growth and 30-day productivity challenges. Areas of specialty: Reid helps you think outside the box of what created the situation and align with your nature that is constant.

GARY KRACOFF, RPH & NMD

Johnson Compounding and Wellness 781-893-3870 Gary@NaturalCompounder.com Dr. Gary Kracoff provides guidance and in-depth consultative services to find the “why” to what is happening physically and mentally, working with individuals to restore balance in the body. Specializes in customizing medications to meet individualized needs of patients, and he suggests nutritional supplements, natural products and homeopathic remedies to aid in faster healing and recovery See ads, pages 29 and 33.

NON-TOXIC LIVING KARI YASI

Coaching/healthy living philosophy: Reid says, “My work is about arousing the Energy you need to be able to break free of the status quo and break through to your ‘momenting’ flow.” Brian Sean Reid, Learning Systems International, Inc., Howland Ave., Jamestown, RI. For more information, call 401-402-0819, email Brian@BrianSean Reid.com or visit BrianSeanReid.com. See ad on page 15 and Directory on page 26.

Speaker & Coach 781-713-4493 KariYasi.com Decreasing hidden toxins in your home, beauty and business products. Custom strategies and product recommendations based on your needs and health journey. See ad, page 19.

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ORGANIC MATTRESSES & BEDDING THE CLEAN BEDROOM

444 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02481 781-431-6167 • 866-380-5892 TheCleanBedroom.com

The Clean Bedroom is an organic and all-natural mattress and bedding resource with seven showrooms, including its Wellesley location. Through its showrooms and website, eco-minded shoppers gain insights to create a healthier sleep environment. See ad on page 3.

REFLEXOLOGY INBAR ISRAEL STOLOVICKI http://on.fb.me/O33RIq

Based off the body’s natural reflexes, reflexology is a non-invasive healing treatment that works through contact with the feet yet supports healing throughout. All ages.

David Bartky Life Coach David

avid Bartky is an experienced and certified Law of Attraction life coach who helps clients go from where they are to where they want to be in various areas of their lives. The type of coaching he conducts also helps with better decision making and successful goal setting. Bartky teaches processes and techniques that help individuals attract whatever it is they have been wanting in all areas of their life, both materialistically (more money, more clients, a dream home, etc.) and emotionally (a relationship, feeling more excited about life, handling situations in a better way, etc.). Services provided: Law of Attraction life coaching for individuals and couples. Sessions conducted via phone. Areas of specialty: Law of Attraction life coaching Coaching/healthy living philosophy: Bartky says, “You have to do the work to get from where you are to where you want to be, but once you start living your life from a Law of Attraction point of view, it only gets better!” David Bartky, Life Coach David. For more information, call 973-444-7301, email Info@LifeCoachDavid.com or visit LifeCoachDavid.com. See Directory on page 26.

REIKI BRENNER REIKI HEALING

324 Central St, Newton 02466 617-244-8856 Elise@BrennerReikiHealing.org BrennerReikiHealing.org Providing you with reiki healing sessions, Reiki meditation, and Reiki training to support you in reaching your goals of mind-body-spirit wellness and wholeness. See Profile on page 32.

SHAMBHALA MEDITAION KARMÊ CHÖLING

Shambhala Meditation Center Barnet, VT 802-633-2384 Registration@KarmeCholing.org KarmeCholing.org

Nestled in the beautiful green mountains of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Karmê Chöling offers contemplative programs to inspire wisdom and compassion in our everyday lives. See ad, page 13.

Martha Hopewell, MSc, ACC, CPCC Seven Centers Consulting

artha Hopewell champions mission-focused professionals who are seeking greater impact in the context of a life well-lived. She is a certified life and leadership coach who offers deep experience in organizational development and nonprofit leadership. In addition to coaching, Hopewell offers Spirit With A Mission retreats that give busy professionals opportunities to reconnect with their authentic selves and revitalize their dreams in a supportive small group context. Services provided: Life and leadership coaching, relationship coaching and retreats. Areas of specialty: Nourishing spiritual connection, re-visioning and reactivating life purpose and goal achievement, improving personal organization and productivity, strengthening interpersonal communication and relationships, and developing organizational leadership skills. Healing/healthy living philosophy: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. What the world needs is people who have come alive!” This quote by Howard Thurman captures the essence of my goal in working with coaching and retreat clients. Martha Hopewell, Seven Centers Consulting, 88 Meridian St., Melrose. For more information, call 781-258-4288, email Martha@SevenCentersConsulting.com or visit SevenCentersConsulting.com.

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Lauren L’Amour, MS Spiritual Mentor and Life Coach

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auren L’Amour, MS, is the founder and creator of the Life Visionary life coaching and spiritual mentoring process. She has coached countless women to powerup, align with their soul’s purpose and bring their visions to life. A certified personal and business coach and mental health counselor with a deep foundation in spirituality, L’Amour has become a recognized expert in personal development and leadership training during the past 20 years. Services provided: Individual and group life, business and spiritual coaching, intuitive soul readings and energy clearings, Think and Grow Rich Mastermind experiences (live and virtually), holistic spiritual retreats, VIP Soul Spa days, high accountability Get It Done groups, Super Soul coaching and spiritual mentorship. Areas of specialty: Helping the spiritually guided woman entrepreneur find her passion, vision and voice and bring it to life. Coaching/healthy living philosophy: “I believe every woman is here with a purpose and mission, and once she discovers her “Burning Desire”, she becomes unstoppable,” L’Amour says. “The Life Visionary process is designed to help her clients unearth this desire and bring it to the world.” Lauren L’Amour, MS, Life Visionary Coaching Center. For more information or to set up a complimentary consultation, email Info@LifeVisionary.com or visit LifeVisionary.com.

Tam Veilleux Success Coach

ransformational success coach Tam Veilleux uses Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), known as tapping, to help the human body release trapped emotions. Once released, the person can then retrain the mind to move forward with more clarity and negative internal interference. When properly implemented, the EFT process works especially fast; combine it with successful and strategic coaching for high-level results.

719 Washington St, South Easton 508-238-4472 SimpsonSpring.com

Simpson Spring is the oldest independent bottling plant in the United States, providing pure spring water and old-fashioned, hand-mixed soda in a variety of favors, classic and new. Complimentary tours of historic museum, see the Spring, Visit the Alpacas, and fill up with crisp spring water at self-serve stations; bring your own containers. Saturday Marketplace educates, entertains and offers 30 food and artisan vendors. See ad, page 19.

THERMOGRAPHY METROWEST THERMAL IMAGING

Susan Shaw Saari, Lic.Ac., CCT, MEd, MAOM, Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM) 781-899-2121 Sue@Thpclinic.com MyThermography.com A clinical imaging technique that records thermal patterns of the body to help diagnose and monitor pain or pathology in any part of the body. See ad, page 6.

WELLNESS CENTER A HEALING VIBRATION

Ali Bourgault 978-850-4164 Ali@AHealingVibration.com Massage, organic hair salon, Himalayan salt saunas, siddha kundalini healings, meditation, yoga, workshop, coaching, readings, metaphysical retail and more. See ad, page 19.

Services provided: One-on-one private sessions, group coaching and workshops conveyed virtually or in-person; digitally delivered e-courses for those that prefer to work at their own pace. Areas of specialty: Veilleux specializes in using EFT (tapping), Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and energy exercises to connect the mind/body/spirit for optimum success and personal growth. Coachin/healthy living philosophy: “We are only limited by what we believe,” she says. “Clear the beliefs that hold you back and your chance for success is tenfold. By accessing the unconscious mind and making peace with past negative memories and patterns, we can achieve happiness, prime health and improved wealth quickly.” Tam Veilleux, P.O. Box 116, Freeport, ME. For more information, call 470-2225446, email Tam@ChooseBigChange.com, or visit ChooseBigNow.com for a free mini-course to go from average to awesome. See Directory on page 26.

A smile is happiness you’ll find right under your nose. ~Tom Wilson

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BODY & BRAIN HEALTH CENTER 325 Broadway, Arlington MA 02474 781-648-9642 BodyNBrain.com/Arlington 1773 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA 02140 617-354-9642 BodyNBrain.com/Cambridge 235 Harvard Ave Brookline, MA 02446 617-264-4851 BodyNBrain.com/Brookline

A Holistic Health Center which incorporates yoga, meditation, tai chi, energy work and workshops for spiritual growth. Body, mind and spirit training for all levels. See ad, page 20.

YOGA ALAINE AMARAL, BFA, RYT Alaine@IYTWithAlaine.com IYTWithAlaine.com

Integrative Yoga Therapy is a highly individualized, self-empowering process that connects healthcare with yoga. Heal from chronic pain or illness. Individual & group offerings.

Kim Childs Take the Leap Coaching

im Childs is a certified life and career coach and facilitator of workshops for more creative and joyful living. She combines the concepts and practices of positive psychology and The Artist’s Way to assist her clients and students in bringing forth clarity, self-knowledge, inspired action and a sense of purpose. Childs, who is also a Kripalu yoga teacher, finds pleasure in helping men and women live more fully expressed and personally rewarding lives. Services provided: Life and career coaching, workshops on The Artist’s Way and positive psychology. Sessions conducted in office, or via phone/Skype. Initial consultations are free. Areas of Specialty: Positive psychology (the “science of happiness”), creativity, The Artist’s Way, spiritual lifestyle development, and conscious and healthy living. Coaching/healthy living philosophy: “I believe we each have something valuable and unique to offer the world, that our journey is ever-evolving, and that life supports us on that journey,” she says. “It’s our birthright to do what we love to do.” Kim Childs, Take the Leap Coaching, 1025 Mass. Ave., Arlington. For more information, call 617-640-3813, email Kim@KimChilds.com or visit KimChilds.com. See Directory on page 27.

Karen Welling, MSW Welling Coaching

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Certified Alexander Technique Teacher; Certified Thai Yoga Therapist 33A Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445 617-359-7841 OffTheMatYogaBlog.com Your yoga can release or create tension depending on the quality of your daily movements. Learn to let your postural mechanism work for you and notice excess body tension ease away on-and-off the mat.

Being listened to is so close to being loved that most people cannot tell the difference. ~David Augsberg

aren Welling’s coaching practice is dedicated to artists, athletes and others, and benefits children, teens and adults through face-to-face, telephone or video coaching. Welling supplements coaching with tools and techniques she’s acquired in her many years of experience as a psychotherapist.

Services provided: Coaching for creativity, performance, life balance, wellness, relationships, ADHD-related issues, career, education and more. Useful adjunct specialties include stress management techniques as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotional Freedom Technique acupressure (EFT), both of which are proven to produce rapid change. Tailored workshops are also available to groups. Coaching/healthy living philosophy: “Coaching is an invitation to make changes by emphasizing the positive—the things you’ve already accomplished and the capacities you possess,” she says. “A coach acts as a guide throughout the process, asking questions that provoke feelings, thoughts and plans in the service of reaching your goals, as well as being a cheerleader for growth.” Karen Welling, MSW, Welling Coaching, 403 Highland Ave., Ste. 202, Somerville. For more information, call 617-623-3703, email Karen@KWelling.com or visit KWelling.com. See ad on page 43 and Directory on page 27.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD – 6:30-8:30pm. A drug-free approach to cognitive health. Dr. Ross discusses a researched and effective method for achieving brain wellness and executive function success. Emotional control, initiation, working memory, planning, organization, and task completion are only a few areas that make up executive functioning. Free. Gleason Public Library, 22 Bedford Rd, Carlisle. 781-444-9115. AdvancedNeurotherapy.com. Men’s Health and Wellness – 7-9pm. Kevin Ryan, PharmD, will review how following a health and wellness program can have a profound impact on health, well-being, energy and performance. Small steps can be taken to make big changes in your overall health. Supplements and natural products to help maintain health and wellness also be discussed. Free. Johnson Compounding & Wellness, 577 Main St, Waltham. RSVP: 781-8933870 x 3 or Shop.NaturalCompounder.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Guided Imagery for Heart Health Benefit Event – 6:30-8pm. Imagery is the biological connection between the mind and body and provides effective ways to relax the body, calm the mind and resolve stressful situations. Donation. The Healing Center at Our Weeping Angel Foundation, 190 Old Derby St, Ste 100, Hingham. 781-340-2146. Hypnosis.ws. Circle of Sound – 6:30-8:30pm. Explore the percussive influence of frame drums, rattles and the sound of our own voices. Discover the power that exists in a circle of sound and leave with new ideas on how to engage the rhythm of healing in your daily life. $10. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. 978-850-4164. AHealingVibration.com. Herb-Infused Wines – 7-9pm. Learn to make your own herb-infused wines for medicine and for pleasure. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-7505274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Yoga and Snowshoeing Retreat – Feb 5-7. With Greg DiLisio. Experience a winter wonderland at Eastover. Snowshoe through beautiful winter trails through October Mountain State Forest to the Appalachian Trail. Price varies. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. 866-264-5139. Eastover.com. Imbolc: A Public Ritual – 7-9pm. Celebrate the festival of lights, Imbolc, the sabbat of spring. $20 and a non-perishable food item. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. 978-8504164. AHealingVibration.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 2016 Boston Fight for Air Climb – 8am-3pm. Join 2,000 climbers and race up 41 floors of stairs

at the Boston Fight for Air Climb. $35 registration fee and $100 fundraising minimum per climber. One Boston Place, 201 Washington St, Boston. 781-314-9005. FightForAirClimb.org. Advancing Cancer Recovery Workshop – 9am3pm. A wellness workshop offering practical tools and techniques to help boost immune function, override fear and negativity, increase resilience and cultivate a recovery mindset. Learn how to mobilize your mind to support your body as they fight against and recover from cancer. $80. Watertown Center For Healing Arts, 22 Mt Auburn St, Skylight Studio, Watertown. 617-564-0707. AvinoamLerner.com. Reiki Shoden Level I Class – 9am-5pm. Activate your healing hands for using reiki as an empowering practice for everyday health and happiness. Also for manifesting what you want in your life. $150. Northeast Reiki Center, 61 Nicholas Rd, Ste B2, Framingham. 508-808-5696. NortheastReikiCenter.org. Jikiden Reiki (Level 1) – Feb 6 & 7. 9am6pm. Jikiden Reiki is the original teaching of reiki presented with credibility and clarity. It is entirely free of Western influence. $305. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. 978-8504164. AHealingVibration.com. Free Admission at MFA: Lunar New Year – 10am-4:45pm. Celebrate the Year of the Monkey at the Museum of Fine Arts. Activities and events include: Lion and Dragon Dance, GongFu demonstration, Saebae and meditation. Free. Boston Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston. 617-267-9300. mfa.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Online Group Healing – 4-6pm. Powerful, relaxing energy healing on a group level. Shift physical, emotional, karmic, even genetic issues, release blocks, clear chakras. $35. The Comfort of Your Own Home. Pre-registration required: 617943-6980. Spirit.LearnItLive.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Women’s Writing Circle – 1-3pm, also 5:307:30pm. The Women’s Writing Circle uses expressive/free writing in sacred circle as a way for women to deepen their understanding of themselves and others. Free. Center for Women’s Health & Human Rights, 73 Tremont St, 5th Fl, Boston. 802-280-5173. Suffolk.edu.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Just Breathe: Somato-Respiratory Integration Workshop – 7:30-8:30pm. Learn breathing exercises to help release tension and calm your mind. Somato-Respiratory Integration (SRI) helps enhance your chiropractic care as well as free up energy in your body. $20. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. RSVP: 617-964-3332 or WellAdjusted.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Herbal Remedies for Strains & Sprains – 7-9pm. Practice good first aid skills and learn specific herbal remedies to accelerate the healing of wrists, ankles and other injured joints. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com. The Incredible Dr. You Workshop – 7:308:30pm. This first of two workshops breaks down the basics of Network Spinal Analysis, the method of chiropractic used at Newton Chiropractic. Get more out of your adjustments and enlighten yourself on just how incredible your body is at healing itself. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. RSVP: 617-964-3332 or WellAdjusted.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11

markyourcalendar Create the Career of Your Dreams What if you could have the career of your dreams? Are you looking for more out of your work life in 2016? Are you currently stuck in a job that saps your energy? Feeling unappreciated and unmotivated? Find yourself watching the clock? Wouldn’t you rather wake up excited and energized for what the day brings? Have the hours fly by? Feel empowered and excited by the work you do? At this interactive workshop, Brenda Loan Baker and James Lopato, Career Coaches, will get you started on the road to a satisfying career. Discover the secret to what career path is best for you and learn why sending out resumes is a waste of time. Learn an easier, faster way to create a job that’s right for you. Create a roadmap to career success and happiness.

Thurs., Feb. 11 • 6:30-8:30pm $25. Center at Westwoods, 590 Gay St, Westwood. 425-205-1692. LyceumLive.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Ken Nelsons Couples Bodywork: Thai for Two with your Sweetheart – Feb 12-14. Rub your partner the right way this Valentine’s weekend and rediscover the pleasure of loving touch. Delight your beloved with a blissful massage. Price varies. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. 866-264-5139. Eastover.com. Spa Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. A slow-flow, floorbased, whole-body sensory experience based on Fluid Yoga sequencing. By engaging all five of the senses with soft candlelight, soothing music,

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aromatherapy, lots of hands-on assists and a renewed awareness of taste (and sometimes chocolate). $25. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. Pre-registration required: 978-8504164. AHealingVibration.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 First Treatment Free Day – 9am-1pm. For firsttime patients. Acupuncture is quickly becoming an everyman’s pain reliever as community acupuncture clinics make the practice more affordable and accessible. It is an ancient tonic in the busy, stressful modern world. Free. Joy Community Acupuncture, 335 Boylston St, Newton. 617-5100559. JoyCommunityAcupuncture.com. The Love Labyrinth – 11am-1pm. Walk a love-infused labyrinth and open your heart to an abundance of self-love, compassion and healing. $25. A Healing Vibration, 69 Broadway St, Westford. Pre-registration required: 978-8504164. AHealingVibration.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Chinese New Year Parade and Cultural Village – 11am-3pm. Lion dances, drums, firecrackers, calligraphy, dough characters, origami, balloons and more. Parade: Beech St and surrounding streets in Chinatown, Boston. Cultural Village: China Trade Building, corner of Boylston & Washington sts. Boston-Discovery-Guide.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Free Reiki Mini-Sessions – 12-3pm. Experience the relaxing, pain relieving, health benefits of reiki’s healing energy. Learn it to manifest what you want in your life. Free. Northeast Reiki Center, 61 Nicholas Rd, Ste B2, Framingham. To schedule session: 508-808-5696. NortheastReikiCenter.org. Easy Solutions to Stress-Caused Health Problems – 7:30-8:30pm. Workshop will focus on identifying the different types of stress, their effects on the body and mind, and teaching useful tools that anyone can draw from anytime and anywhere during times of stress. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. RSVP: 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com. Trigger Point Release Seminar – 7:30-8:30pm. Discover why gentle touch is so effective in reducing pain and tension in the body. Learn techniques to effectively do this at home. Bring a partner as it requires another person to do it. Space limited. Free. Newton Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 383 Elliot St, Ste 250, Newton. RSVP: 617-964-3332. WellAdjusted.com.

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Interfaith Community Healing Service – 7-8pm. Hosted by Kristi Borst. Topic will be announced on or before Feb 10. Evening typically includes a guided or visual meditation, message and integration through body movement. Free-will offering to benefit Unity of the Seacoast. Unity of the Seacoast, 61 McConnell Ctr, Ste 317, Dover. 207-216-0473. More info: HealingBoston.US.

Herbs for Back Pain – 7-9pm. Discover how herbs can support healing of injured muscles and connective tissues, as well as providing relief from pain. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-7505274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

Herbal Support for Seasonal Depression – 7-9pm. Learn how to identify the root causes of depression, and how herbs can clear the mind and lift the spirits, improve sleep, or build energy and resilience. $20. CommonWealth Center for Holistic Herbalism, 25 St Mary’s Ct, Brookline. 617-750-5274. CommonWealthHerbs.com.

Crystal Moon Meditation: Full Moon – 7:308:30pm. The Full Moon is ideal for letting go of those things that are holding us back. A mix of guided and silent meditations influenced by both Native American and Eastern practices. A crystal grid will also be utilized in order to further the success of our meditation. Free. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781648-4548. TSBoston.org.

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5 Elements and Chinese Yoga or Select Acupressure Self Massage Workshop – Feb 1824. Become a Certified U.S. Health Preservation Association (HPA) Tai chi, Qigong and Medical Qigong Instructor with Grand Master Jiang, the Founder and President of the U.S. HPA. Call for pricing. Eastover Estate and Retreat, 430 East St, Lenox. 866-264-5139. Eastover.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21

markyourcalendar Mindfulness and Stress Management 8-Week Class with Leah Gilbert MS, OTR/L, MBSR Teacher

Group Transformation Healing – 4-6pm. Powerful, relaxing energy healing on a group level. Shift physical, emotional, karmic, even genetic issues, release blocks, clear chakras. $35/ advance, $50/door if available. The Healing Center, 259 Massachusetts Ave, Top Fl, Arlington. Pre-registration required: 617-943-6980. InsightfulTransformation.com.

Come learn mindfulness practices, which cultivate “just being” in this present moment, allowing more creative responses to life’s inevitable ups and downs. Learn about habits of reacting to stress and explore more resilient ways of responding. Research shows that mindfulness supports physical health, emotional well-being, and mental focus.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Adapted from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, class includes guided mindfulness meditation practices, individual instruction and class discussion.

A Basis of Love: Group Distance Healing – 7-8pm. Kristi is a gifted emotional, spiritual, mental, physical healing facilitator. This month’s distance healing in a group setting will be focused on the root chakra, your sense of security, abundance, perhaps even hope. $40. 207-216-0473. More info: HealingBoston.US. Natural Solutions for Executive Function Struggles and ADHD – 7-9pm. A drug-free approach to cognitive health. Dr. Ross discusses a researched and effective method for achieving brain wellness and executive function success. Emotional control, initiation, working memory, planning, organization and task completion are only a few areas that make up executive functioning. Free. Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St, Norwood. 781-444-9115. AdvancedNeurotherapy.com.

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February 26 - April 15 Fridays at 6:30-8pm in Arlington Cost $300. Call to register at 781-859-8057 or email LeahGilbert.OT@gmail.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Reiki Share – 3:30-6pm. With Reiki Master Katie Brockway. Open to anyone who has at least taken Reiki 1. Partner up and trade for 1 hr. of reiki each. Also includes meditation, grounding and discussion.

$25. 800 W Cummings Ave, Ste 3950, Woburn. 781435-0587. SkinToSoul.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Reiki Level 1 Training and Certification – 9am6:30pm. Learn to care for yourself and others with the gentle mind-body-spirit healing and meditation practice of reiki. In a warm, professional setting learn what reiki is and isn’t, reiki history, reiki meditations, hands-on healing of self and others. Comprehensive manual, ongoing support, CEUs for LMTs and nurses. $150. Brenner Reiki Healing, 324 Central St, Newton. 617-244-8856. BrennerReikiHealing.org.

savethedate The Art of Being Human Meditation Retreat Practice sitting and walking meditation and learn the basic principles of the Shambhala path of warriorship. Rediscover the good energy present in all of our experience. This basic goodness, innate to the way things are, is our own inborn, unconditional nature.

March 5 - 7 $340-$400. Karme Choling Meditation Retreat Center, 369 Patneaude Lane, Barnet, VT 05821 For more info & registration: 802-633-2384 or KarmeCholing.org/program/?id=5581

markyourcalendar Melchizedek Levels One and Two Learn this ancient method of energy healing for body health, harmony and spiritual ascension. Study the Flow of Life and holographic healing techniques.

Level One, Mar. 18-20

6-9pm, Fri; 9am-5pm, Sat; 1-5pm, Sun.

Level Two, Apr. 1-3

6-9pm, Fri; 9am-5pm, Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. $705/both levels. Divine Methods, 435 Lancaster St, Ste 330F, Leominster. 978-407-4121. Register: DivineMethods.com.

markyourcalendar Fourth Annual Celebration of Reiki Bring in 2016 feeling healthy inside and out! Come together to learn all ever wanted to know about what a detox is, how to choose the right one for you, get recipes, enjoy fresh food and leave with free goodies!

Sunday, April 10 • 8am-5:30pm $80/by Feb. 1, $90/after Feb. 1. Brookline Holiday Inn, 1200 Beacon St, Brookline. More information and to register: CelebrationOfReiki.org.

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daily Qunicy Market History Tour – 11am, daily; 6pm, Wed; 2pm, Sat. Learn about Qunicy Market’s central and ever-evolving role in Boston’s history. Meet guide by Pulse Café on South Market St. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 4 S Market Building, Boston. 617-523-1300. FaneuilHallMarketplace.com. Kids’ Karate – 3-8pm, Mon-Thurs & 9am1:30pm, Sat. Designed to help students build self-confidence and self-awareness while learning and improving in this traditional martial art. $130. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-641-0262. SarahsSchool.com. The Emotional Detox – 8-9:30pm. Try a DIY approach to EFT. Teach yourself to tap. Leave behind anxiety and gain clarity and confidence when you tap along with pre-written scripts. $97. Virtual Ecourse. 270-592-0377. ChooseBigChange.com.

sunday Food Addicts in Recovery – 8-9:30am. Are you or someone you know struggling with food? There is a solution. 12-step program for food addiction. Free. Veteran’s Hospital West Roxbury Campus, 1400 VFW Pkwy, Barsamian Auditorium 3rd Fl, West Roxbury. 617-610-3748. FoodAddicts.org. Free Community Reiki Circle – 9-11:30am. 1st Sun. Join reiki practitioners who share experiences and collectively create a sacred healing space. Learn about reiki and receive a reiki session. Open to all. Free. Northeast Reiki Center, 61 Nicholas Rd, Ste B2, Framingham. 508-808-5696. NortheastReikiCenter.org. Perfect Voice as Spiritual Path and Tool for Emotional Healing – 9am-12:30pm. 4th Sun. Experience real vocal freedom by learning most important aspects of vocal technique on a foundation of spiritual grace and ego surrender. Guaranteed improvement for beginners and those with vocal problems. $60. 16 Magoun Ave, Medford. 857-9983677. BarryMiracle.wordpress.com. SoWa Vintage Market – 10am-4pm. Designers, collectors, appreciators of the beautiful and unusual love this market. A cool, urban, vintage flea market featuring fresh vintage and designer finds every week. Free. SoWa Vintage Market, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston. SoWaVintageMarket.com. Reiki Clinic at Especially for Pets – 11am2pm. 1st & 3rd Sun. Bring your animal in to experience the subtle yet powerful healing energy for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues with Michelle Remeny of Source Reiki. Preregistration encouraged, walk-ins welcome based on availability. Sessions for multiple pets available. $15/15 min. Especially for Pets, 44 Main St, Rte 27, Wayland. 781-209-0033. EspeciallyForPets.com.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – 3:30-4:30pm. A martial art, combat sport and a self-defense system. Learn techniques that not only increase their physical fitness, but also challenge the mind. $100. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781641-0262. SarahsSchool.com.

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tuesday Noon Concerts on the Freedom Trail – 12:15pm. Stop by to hear a 30-40-min concert. Performers vary each week and perform a wide variety of music ranging from jazz to folk, medieval to modern. $3 suggested donation. King’s Chapel, 64 Beacon St, Boston. 617-227-2155. Kings-Chapel.org.

Active Stretching for EveryBODY – 7:308:30am. Also Wed, 6:30-7:30pm & Thurs, 9:30am-10:30am. EveryBODY from elite athletes to couch potatoes is welcome. See “classes” on website. $12/drop-in, $100/10 classes with Budget Stretcher Card. STAR Tech Healing and Learning Center, 14 Nason St, Ste 202, Maynard. 978-8970110. StarTechHealing.com.

Organic Macrobiotic Plant-Based Cooking Classes – 6-9pm. 1st & 2nd Tues. Also 1st & 2nd Fri. Learn how to cook organic macrobiotic healing meals and enjoy a 5-course dinner with like-minded souls, recipes and handouts. Beautiful oceanfront setting kitchen to savor the flavors. $80. 25 Surfside Rd, Scituate. 781-626-0000. Register: PauletteGloriaHarwood.com.

Simply Grace Radio: Just Breathe – 10am. A meditative experience and opportunity to be still, grateful, and to set heart-centered intentions for the week. Free. Online radio. 413-267-0333. SimplyGrace.me.

Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm. 1st Tues. Designed to offer a place where people with common interests and experience can meet. You are not alone in your experience, and knowledge is the key to living a symptom-free life. Free. Washington St, Newton. 617-849-3198. UCanBFearFree.com.

Yoga for Well-Being – 2-3pm. Explore yoga’s benefits and yourself through gentle postures, breath, energy centering practices, compassionate self-awareness and inspiration. Bring your own supplies. $15. TS Center for Spiritual Studies, 21 Maple St, Arlington. 781-648-0101. TSBoston.org. EasYoga – Thru Feb. 6-7:30pm. Also Thurs. Relax, re-energize, revitalize. Walk-ins welcome. First session free. The Well Street Station, 62 Mt Auburn St, Watertown. 617-923-1440. WellStStation.com. Anxiety and Panic Support Group – 6:30pm. 1st Mon. People who have been through, or are going through, a similar circumstance can empathize with you and keep you from feeling alone. Free. Newton, Washington St, Newton. 617-849-3198. UCanBFearFree.com. Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 7-8pm. 4th Mon. Any age and any level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gentle breathing that brings oxygen to the body’s cells. Free. Unitarian Church of Sharon, 4 N Main St, Sharon. 508-660-2223. LetsLaughToday.com. Teen Karate – 7-8pm. Every 2 wks on Mon & Wed. Also Sat, 12:30-1:30pm. A traditional Shotokan karate class for teens ages 13-18. Curriculum covers the 3 aspects of Shotokan karate. Build self-confidence, self-awareness and long-lasting friendships. All levels welcome. $130. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781641-0262. SarahsSchool.com. Nia-Somatic Fitness Classes – 7:30-8:30pm. Nia technique is a blend of dance martial arts and healing arts set to music to fit your personal experience. All levels welcome. Discount cards available. $15. Om Namo Center, 21 Belmont St, Cambridge. 617-620-7654. OmNamoCenter.com.

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Pathworking with the Tarot and The Tree of Life – 7-9pm. Tarot is a book of knowledge that maps out the powers of your consciousness. Unlock the power within you through the process of meditative pathworkings. $37/wk. Thought Alchemy’s Transformation Center, 161 Agricultural Ave, Rehoboth. 774-991-0574. HealingThroughSpirit.com.

wednesday Free Tour of Symphony Hall – 4pm select Wed. Also 2pm select Sat. Join volunteers on a behindthe-scenes tour and hear about the hall and the history and traditions of the famed musicians and conductors. Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston. For available dates & times: 617-638-9390. BSO.org. Museum of Fine Arts Free Wednesdays – 6-9pm. An opportunity to sketch from live models and/or from objects in their collections. A drawing instructor provides insights on drawing technique and the artist-model relationship as it informs the creation of artwork. MFA, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston. 617-267-9300. MFA.org. Pathworking with The Tree of Life – 7-9pm. Combine the power of hypnotic trance-journeying and the knowledge of the Tree of Life. Transform your faulty subconscious patterns and conscious thinking. $37/wk. Thought Alchemy’s Transformation Center, 161 Agricultural Ave, Rehoboth. 774-991-0574. HealingThroughSpirit.com. Public Open Night at the Observatory – 7:30pm, Fall/Winter; 8:30pm, Spring/Summer. A chance to come observe the night sky through telescopes and

binoculars and see things you otherwise might not get to see. Held most Wed evenings throughout the year, weather permitting. Free. Coit Observatory at Boston University, 725 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. 617-353-2630. BU.edu.

thursday Free Night at the ICA – 5-9pm. The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston. ICABoston.org. Adult Shotokan – 7-8pm. Also Sat, 7:45-9am. For ages 18+. Curriculum covers the 3 aspects of Shotokan karate, kala (forms), kumite (sparring) and kihon (basics). Classes consist of traditional Japanese training which helps mind, body and soul. All levels welcome. $100. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-6410262. SarahsSchool.com. Weekly Spiritual Connection – 7-8:30pm. Light up and “enlighten up” your divine essence. Free. First Church, 66 Marlborough St, Boston. 617947-2743. CSLBoston.com. SRR Thursday Night 4.06 Miler – 7:15-8:15pm. It may be raining. It may be hot or cold. The SRR Thursday night run will happen every week, no matter what. Free. Casey’s Bar, 171 Broadway, Somerville. SRR.org/Events/Thursday-Night-Race. Observatory Night – 7:30-9:30pm. 3rd Thurs. A non-technical lecture and telescopic observing from the observatory roof if weather permits. Free. Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden St, Cambridge. 617-495-7461. CFA. Harvard.edu.

friday Health Lecture Series – 10am. 1st Fri. An informative discussion for parents and caregivers on a variety of parent- and child-related topics such as nutrition, behavior, community resources and more. Held in the Old Country Buffet, Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. Watertown-Mall.com. Simply Grace Radio: Blessing Circle – 10am. A universal, global, gratitude experience intended to awaken grace, honor sacred experience and offer blessings for the journey. Free. Online radio. 413267-0333. SimplyGrace.me. Blood Pressure Screenings – 10am-12pm. 1st Fri. Free blood pressure screenings in front of the Old

Country Buffet. Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal St, Watertown. 617-926-4968. Watertown-Mall.com. Reiki Clinic at Especially for Pets– 4-7pm. Bring your animal in to experience the subtle yet powerful healing energy for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues with Michelle Remeny of Source Reiki. Pre-registration encouraged, walkins welcome based on availability. $15/15 min. Especially for Pets, 1185 Chestnut St, Newton. 781-209-0033. EspeciallyForPets.com. Second Fridays – 5-8pm. Free with admission at the MIT Museum on the 2nd Fri each month. Mingle with friends in the unique galleries and see some of the latest research coming out of MIT. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge. 617-253-5927. MIT.edu/Museum.

saturday Adult Shotokan – 7:45-9am. Focuses on the 3 main aspects of Shotokan karate: kata (forms), kihon (basics) and kumite (sparring). Traditional Japanese training to help the mind, body and soul. All levels welcome. For adults 18+. $100. SSOMA, 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-6410262. SarahsSchool.com. The Marketplace at Simpson Spring – 10am2pm. Includes farmers, bakers, artisans and local entrepreneurs. Stop in to browse or take in our featured entertainment, local authors, educational seminars and lecturers. 719 Washington St, South Easton. SimpsonSpringMarketplace.com. Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Yoga – 11am12pm. 2nd Sat. Any age and any level of physical ability can enjoy this unique exercise of laughter and clapping combined with gently breathing that brings more oxygen to the body’s cells. This oxygen boost gives enhanced vitality, energy and a feeling of well-being. Free. Walpole Library, 143 School St, Walpole. 508-660-2223. LetsLaughToday.com. Prenatal Yoga Class – 11am-12:30pm. Relax, re-energize, revitalize. Gentle stretches to relieve tension. Walk-ins welcome. First session free. The Well Street Station, 62 Mt Auburn St, Watertown. 617-923-1440. WellStStation.com. Teen Karate – 12:30-1:30pm. Focuses on the three main aspects of Shotokan karate: kata (forms), kihon (basics) and kumite (sparring). Build selfconfidence, self-awareness and long lasting friendships. All levels welcome. For teens 13-18. $130. SSOMA 1100 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Fl, Arlington. 781-641-0262. SarahsSchool.com.

Neutrality Night – 8-10pm. 4th Sat. With Stephen Dupre. Online event. Have some fun and learn simple techniques to get neutral to experience real-time energy shifts. First 10 registrants will get issues addressed on the call. Free. 508-439-2458. Register: ThePowerOfNeutrality.com/Events.

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