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n Techniques, Training and Practice 100 hours n Teaching Methodology 25 hours n Anatomy and Physiology 20 hours n Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics 30 hours n Practicum 10 hours n Electives 15 hours Includes Beginner’s Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Ayurveda, the Chakra system & Finding Your Unique Voice as a Teacher Rolling admissions are happening now; program is limited to 8 students.

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ooking through the stack of 2016 Natural Awakenings magazines piled up on my desk, it’s hard to believe the year is already over. I marvel at every issue, remembering the rich tapestry of articles and interviews, events and offerings that made each edition unique. This past year has been abundant, filled with dynamic growth for Natural Awakenings of Bucks and Montgomery counties and our readers and contributors in the local, holistic health and wellness community. The energy is flowing high and our gratitude runs deep: A host of new community partner relationships have helped us to grow into a 56-page a month magazine that’s filled with original feature articles and interviews, directories, poems, quotes, recipes, programs and class offerings of all kinds. New designers, writers and outreach staff have joined ranks, bringing fresh skills and perspectives. We’ve been invited to place our racks in new locations, including Wawa stores and major supermarkets, and increased our online presence, exposing us to more readers in more places. We are proud to have donated over 10 percent of our sales to help support marketing efforts of local nonprofits, cooperatives and events in our area, and to be assembling a Board of Advisors that will help guide future giving. 2017 will be our seventh year of consistent, monthly publication, and it promises to our best yet. We’re committed to going even further as a leader in community health and wellness by fulfilling the following roles: • being a trusted source of high-value information about the role of body mind-spirit connection in sustained health and wellness • publishing the highest quality, leading-edge, educational and inspirational health and wellness content from national, regional and local sources • providing a voice and a vision for the functional, integrative and lifestyle health movements • building bridges of connection between our movement and the allopathic medical community • championing local individuals and organizations who are thought-leaders in our communities • sponsoring events and expos that bring readers and advertisers together for connection and communion Part of this initiative starts on the 20th of January, when we’ll host the area’s first “Functional Forum”, a monthly meetup for healthcare practitioners to learn, network and connect with a global, like-minded movement. Our first program will feature a screening of The Future of Medicine: Dr. Mark Hyman on the 4Cs of Change. You can RSVP at Meetup.FunctionalForum.com/Delaware-Valley-Chapter. Throughout these next 12 months and beyond, we’ll be doing all that we can to contribute to the continued evolution of our magazine and our community as a force for positive and lasting, healthy lifestyle change for you, our readers, supporters, friends, families and neighbors. Together, we are “Making the Awakening” in Bucks and Montgomery counties.

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eventbriefs Find Body Peace and Power with Virtual Workshop Series

ichelle McInnis, life coach and transformation specialist, in partnership with nutritional consultant Ann Murphy, presents “Breaking Free: A Personal Power Program for Women Seeking Physical and Emotional Body Peace”. The sixweek series of Monday classes meets virtually, Michelle McInnis using web conferencing technology, from 7 to 9 p.m., from January 9 through February 13. Joining in after start date is possible since each class is recorded. McInnis describes the program as ideal for women that are sick of yo-yo dieting, want to move away from rules and calorie counting, are eating emotionally or are struggling with body image. The class will focus on how to identify and shift out of food cravings, and on the physiological and cognitive processes of how the body responds to thoughts and food. Participants will practice conscious eating and selfacceptance amidst social and media pressure. “I can fully understand the biased, cultural demands of being a certain weight. At age 8 I was placed on my first diet because I was told that I was too heavy,” reveals McInnis. Shedding past beliefs and memories has been her focus as she has pursued the education to work on mental mindsets. McInnis works with individual clients on other topics as well, such as relationships, financial stressors, business advancement and life changes. Her technique when working one-on-one with clients is to focus on “shifting out of the mental chatter of self-sabotage and training ourselves in new thinking.” Through creative brainstorming, breathing techniques, visualization, guided meditation and methods for managing emotions, McInnis cheers on, challenges and nurtures her clients as they work toward their goals. “I help clients go into their belief system, feel the emotions associated with the belief or particular event and identify the feelings. When you feel it, you can heal it!” Breaking Free program registration includes the weekly Internet class and ongoing email support by both practitioners, as well as empowering take-away practices and a comprehensive workbook to accompany the learning process.

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eventbriefs Kripalu-Inspired Yoga Teacher Training Open House

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nahata Yoga and Wellness Center, in Harleysville, is hosting an open house on February 18 for prospective yoga teachers to learn more about their upcoming 200-hour yoga teacher training. The information session is free to attend and will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the studio. Participants are encouraged to meet the staff, learn about payment options and schedules, and ask any questions. The spring Yoga Teacher Training, which runs from April through December, is held the first weekend of each month on both Saturday and Sunday. Trainees, who are required to have at least one year of yoga experience, also attend 18 Anahata Yoga classes and two chakra workshops (or a full-day chakra intensive) during that time. The curriculum includes teaching methodology, anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy and ethics, and practicum. Electives, such as Teaching Beginner’s Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Ayurveda and the Chakra system, are also offered. “This is a unique program for many reasons. We are the only Kripalu-certified studio in Pennsylvania, and we include trauma-informed and restorative yoga modules in our core training,” says studio founder and owner, Kathleen Tooley. For over five years, Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center has offered yoga, ayurveda, meditation and reiki classes, workshops and special events with a focus on using yoga as a tool for self-healing and personal transformation. Their Kripalubased approach teaches students to reduce stress and anxiety, experience the pleasure of deep breathing, cultivate compassion for themselves and others and to move mindfully in a non-competitive environment. Cost: $2,500 when paid in full 30 days prior to start of training. Payment plans available. Location: 703 Harleysville Pk., Harleysville. For more information and to register, call 215-740-1354 or visit AnahataYogaWellness.com. See ad, page 2.

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atural Awakenings of Bucks and Montgomery County, in partnership with the Institute of Functional Medicine and the Evolution of Medicine, is hosting “The Functional Forum of the Greater Delaware Valley”from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., on January 20, at Giant Supermarket in Willow Grove. This local monthly meetup is open to all health professionals that are interested in growing the functional medicine movement. The event is sponsored by Metagenics, which provides safe, effective and reliable nutrigenomic medical foods and nutraceuticals, and is committed to extensive research and education. “The Forum” is the world’s largest integrative medicine conference, bringing together current health news, functional medicine research, practice development and health technology. The program features the industry’s leading innovators, such as Jeff Bland, Mark Hyman and Dean Ornish, presenting in a mixed-media format that combines interviews and TED-style talks, videos, music and a YouTube channel. There are currently Functional Forum Meetups in eight countries and 100 cities around the world, including over 60 groups meeting monthly in the U.S. The purpose of the group is to stimulate discussion and develop a community of like-minded, local providers to build referral networks and contribute to the evolution of the movement at large. The meetup is open to area health professionals, including MDs, DOs, NDs, PAs, DCs, RNs, NPs, LAcs, CHTs, CCNs, DDSs, midwives, pharmacists, veterinarians, colon hydrotherapists and health coaches, as well as digital health innovators and medical stakeholders with an interest in functional, preventative, holistic and integrative medicine. “The relationship between allopathic and complementary medicine is evolving rapidly,” explains Karen G. Meshkov, publisher and director of advertising partnerships for Natural Awakenings of Bucks and Montgomery County. “We want to help primary care doctors and major medical centers grow and develop relationships with the organizations and practitioners that can provide complementary and lifestyle support for their patients. Together, we are ‘Making the Awakening’ to better health and living for our communities.” There is no cost to attend the program. For more information or to RSVP, email Publisher@NABuxMont.com, call 267-544-9585 or visit Meetup.FunctionalForum.com/delaware-valley-chapter.

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ssential Connections Reflexology & Reiki will offer a Reflexology Practitioner 150-hour Foundations course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Thursday, February through June. The program aims to provide practitioners with a firm foundation and knowledge of reflexology, while empowering them to welcome the intuitive side of holistic practice. “It’s about producing practitioners with the critical thinking and openness to be able to grow into their own abilities,” says Tracy McGovern, program director and founder of Essential Connections Reflexology & Reiki, of Quakertown. The practitioner program is designed in two parts to allow students to begin working in the field as soon as possible, while also having the chance to complete the national requirements of the full 300-hour curriculum. The daytime schedule is ideal for stay-at-home parents, students or individuals that may be in a career or life transition. A weekend course will start in September for those for whom the daytime program is not ideal. Discussion and information regarding the business side of a holistic practice is a part of the program for those planning to create their own practice, work for others or even apply their skills to friends and family. “When I started practicing 17 years ago, people didn’t know what reflexology was,” admits McGovern. “Now, we are seeing oncologists, chiropractors and other holistic practitioners that are understanding and recommending the practice. This is exciting for clients and also for practitioners that are interested in having a skill that’s Tracy McGovern in demand.” Location: Quakertown Integrated Health Center, 600 W. Broad St., Quakertown. For more information, call 215-858-8195, email Tracy@EssentialConnections.biz or visit EssentialConnections.biz. See Save the Date calendar listing, page 50.

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he International School of Shiatsu will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., on January 21, to celebrate the opening of their new location in Pipersville. The day’s festivities will include the best de-stressing methods, including yoga, meditation, qigong, shiatsu, manual lymph drainage, reflexology and sound journeying. The school was previously located in Doylestown for over 23 years. “This has been such a long time coming for us and we are incredibly excited,” enthuses the school’s director, holistic health coach and longtime shiatu practitioner Shirley Scranta. “As soon as I saw it, I knew this was where to make our next home. There are walls of windows coming from three sides so the space is flooded with brilliant light. The floors are made of Canadian Maple wood, which supports the body.” Future plans are in place to expand the facility to include private bodywork rooms and a salt room on the lower level. “All are welcome!” invites Scranta. “Whether you are a past, current or prospective student, we would love to see you here to help us celebrate this next stage of our life-cycle.” Location: 6055C Kellers Church Rd., Pipersville. For more information, call 215-766-2800 or visit Shiatsubo.com. See ad, page 5.

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orth America’s largest online wellness shopping club is a best-kept secret of health-conscious households. The club, whose name can be revealed only when shared through a club member, offers products sold through a personal network of members dedicated to helping people live a healthier lifestyle. By educating consumers about the toxins and chemicals found in their homes, and the effects these harmful substances have on our health, representatives like Spring House’s Susan Pontelandolfo assist in converting homes into safe havens. “I sell these products because I use these products,” says Pontelandolfo. “It’s an easy and rewarding job to recommend products I know and love to the people I know and love!” Pontelandolfo’s mission is to help people live a healthier lifestyle while saving money at the same time. A human resources generalist from Villanova University and certified webmaster through Pennsylvania State University, she explains the organization’s model: “Our company manufactures quality, environmentally safe products, sells them at reasonable prices and gives customers the opportunity to share in the revenue. By eliminating the costs of distribution, advertising and delivery to stores, our company saves our customers money and creates customer loyalty.” Pontelandolfo always has her eye out for health-oriented people that are interested in becoming representatives, as well as for members of the BuxMont community interested in being introduced to high quality, cost-effective and eco-conscious products that are delivered straight to the customer’s home. For more information and a website link, call Pontelandolfo at 267-474-7536. See listing, page 53.

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esearch from the Ohio State University College of Public Health, in Columbus, suggests that the risk of childhood obesity, a growing concern in the U.S., can be reduced by putting children to bed before 8 p.m. The researchers examined reports from mothers of 977 4-and-a-half-year-old children born in 1991 regarding their typical weekday bedtimes. The answers were divided into three categories: 8 p.m. or earlier, between 8 and 9 p.m. and later. Responses were compared to the obesity levels of the same children at an average age of 15. Of the group with the earliest bedtime, comprising about 25 percent of the subjects, only one in 10 were obese, compared to 16 percent of those with childhood bedtimes between 8 and 9 p.m., representing 50 percent of the subjects. The youngsters that went to bed the latest reported a 23 percent obesity rate, the highest overall. Dr. Meena Khan, a sleep medicine specialist at the university’s Wexner Medical Study Center, comments about the challenge of maintaining proper bedtimes: “Kids do well with a schedule and a routine.”

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he 2012 National Health Interview Survey, published in 2015, included a survey on the use of complementary medicine practices. Nearly 45,000 Americans were questioned, including more than 10,000 children between the ages of 4 and 17. The survey found that nearly 12 percent of children had used complementary medicine, either in a practice or product, during the year studied. The most common form of alternative medicine among children was natural supplements, such as fish oil, probiotics and melatonin. Chiropractic care and yoga were also popular choices. Researchers found that parents sought complementary approaches most often for children due to back or neck pain, musculoskeletal conditions, colds, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or insomnia.

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study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in July confirms that physical activity in midlife can help reduce the chances of developing cognitive impairment in old age. Scientists studied data on the physical activity levels from 3,050 twins in Finland given questionnaires in 1975 and 1981. A phone interview more than 25 years later served as a follow-up cognitive evaluation, and the subjects were divided into three categories: cognitively impaired, suffering mild cognitive impairment or cognitively healthy. Individuals that participated in vigorous physical activity when they were middle-aged displayed lower levels of cognitive impairment compared to those that did less vigorous exercise.

Early Job Satisfaction Supports LongTerm Health

esearchers from Ohio State University, in Columbus, started with data from 6,432 participants in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, conducted in 1979, to study the impact that early job satisfaction has upon health as we age. The new study examined reports of job satisfaction on a scale of one (dislike very much) to four (like very much) for participants between the ages of 25 and 39. Then they compared the responses to mental and physical health reports measured after the participants turned 40. Those that reported low job satisfaction throughout their 20s and 30s exhibited higher levels of emotional problems, depression, sleep problems and excessive worry. Individuals that started out satisfied with their jobs but became less satisfied over time also faced sleep and anxiety difficulties, but exhibited less depression. The participants that reported increasing job satisfaction in their 20s and 30s reported fewer mental health problems. The correlation between physical health after 40 and early job satisfaction was not as strong, but university associate professor of sociology Hui Zheng notes, “Increased anxiety and depression could lead to cardiovascular or other health problems that won’t show up until they are older.”

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Indian officials report that volunteers planted more than 49 million trees on a single day in 2016, surpassing the 2013 world record of 850,000 in Pakistan. An estimated 800,000 volunteers worked for 24 hours planting 80 species of saplings raised in local nurseries along roads, railways and other public land. The effort is part of the commitment India made at the Paris Climate Conference in December 2015. The country agreed to spend $6 billion to reforest 12 percent of its land and bring the total forest cover to 235 million acres by 2030, or about 29 percent of its territory. Trees sequester carbon dioxide from the air and reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. India has experienced substantial loss of its forest cover in recent centuries as people cut down trees for firewood, pasture and development. Still, saplings need water and care and are susceptible to disease. Mortality rates can reach 40 percent after such massive tree plantings. Other countries are also replanting trees. Last December, African nations pledged to reforest 100 million hectares (386 square miles). A wide range of stakeholders from countries to companies also signed on to the non-binding New York Declaration of Forests that month, with the goal of halving deforestation by 2020 and ending it by 2030.

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Maryland is the first state in the nation to pass strict restrictions on pesticides thought to be responsible for significant reductions in bee populations with enactment of its Pollinator Protection Act. Maryland lost more than 60 percent of its hives in 2015, each containing up to 20,000 honeybees, making it one of the states with the highest recorded declines. The national average is about 42 percent, yet across the country, farmers and gardeners are still using pesticides linked to colony collapse disorder. Globally, more than one-third of the world’s food supply could be at risk if these and other pollinators are lost. Neonicotinoids are one potent class of systemic pesticides introduced to agriculture in the 1990s that have been linked to bees’ demise. In recent years, pesticides such as Knockout Ready-to-Use Grub Killer, Ortho Bug B Gon, and AllIn-One Rose & Flower Care have been made available to consumers and beekeepers have noticed a corresponding increase in bee deaths. The Maryland law bans the use of neonicotinoids by everyday consumers that have been spraying home gardens and trees with these deadly pesticides. Farmers and professional gardeners are exempt from the law. A similar law is awaiting the governor’s signature in Connecticut. Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture has not officially recognized the well-researched link, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing it. Source: BeyondPesticides.org 16

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Aerotoxic syndrome is the medical term for the illness caused by exposure to contaminated air in jet aircraft, and it’s causing that ailment, plus the permanent disability and even death of airline employees and passengers. Whistleblowers have been met with ridicule and termination. The problem has been called the “asbestos of the airline industry” by critics. French scientist Jean-Cristophe Balouet, Ph.D., who discovered the syndrome in 1999, thinks it may have already affected 250,000 pilots, cabin crew and passengers worldwide. In 1963, aircraft moved from drawing fresh air into the cabin to “bleeding” part of it from the engines. The synthetic oil used by jets contains organophosphates used in pesticides and nerve gas, and was banned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for residential use in 2001 because of known toxicity. The byproducts of these carcinogenic organophosphates can also include aldehydes and carbon monoxide. Airplane seals wear out and there are no chemical sensors onboard aircraft to detect fumes— only noses to detect the “dirty sock” odor. The Aerotoxic Association continues to push for air quality detectors on all planes and the Cabin Air Quality Act sponsored by California Senator Dianne Feinstein. For more information, visit Aerotoxic.org.

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Monks Free Creatures from Certain Doom A handful of monks from the Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society living on Canada’s Prince Edward Island spent a day buying up all the live lobsters they could find at the local fish market, and then chartered a boat. Once out to sea, they recited a brief prayer over their writhing cargo and set them loose in the Atlantic. “The whole purpose for us is to cultivate this compassion toward others,” says one of the monks. “It doesn’t have to be lobsters, it can be worms, flies, any animals; it can also be driving slower, so we don’t run over little critters on the street.” One participant, Victoria Fan, says, “It’s rethinking the way you normally see these creatures. Their happiness is as important as your happiness, their suffering is as important as your suffering.” Source: TheDodo.com

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magine being outside on a sunny day, looking at a clear, blue sky. It’s natural to feel calm and wonderful while contemplating this expansive view. Then a solitary bird flies across our field of vision. Noticing it takes our attention away from the stillness of the sky to instead track its movement as it flies by. Then we start thinking about the bird: “I wonder where it’s coming from and going? Why is it alone? Has it lost its mate?” At that point, we are no longer feeling calm, but concerned. Inside of each of us, right now, there is a “big blue sky” of awareness with all kinds of “birds” flying around, including thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and anything in the external world that catches our attention. Attaining a consistent inner calm is possible by learning to be more interested in and attentive to the conscious awareness that is calmly observing what’s going on in our thinking, emotions, bodily sensations and life. We can live permanently engaged with this awareness and the inner dominion it contains instead of being helplessly caught up in the content of our own or others’ thinking or emotion, which are often conditioned by the world to be more negative than positive. As we mature in this skill, we discover that such awareness is always still, silent, peaceful, powerful, unlimited and infinite. It reflects who we really are as opposed to who we think we are. Through practice, it becomes our natural way of being and we awake to an excellent way of living To experience this, try the Gently Alert Attention Wide Open (GAAWO) technique. Look at something that’s straight ahead while simultaneously letting the gaze gently open up wider, looking neither left nor right, using passive peripheral vision. Now do the same with up and down, so gentle alertness encompasses an even greater scope. As we do this, we will likely notice that our thoughts are stilled and we feel more present, calm and quiet than a moment earlier. This simple technique works for everyone. By playing with it regularly, we can discover that a sense of peace never leaves us; rather, we leave our innate, peaceful center when we focus on and feel the to and fro movements of our mind. Exchanging typical thinking for staying in a conscious state of awareness helps us to unchain our being from limiting views and perspectives, so that we live more freely. 12-16

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anuary is a time Not only is settleof transition, ment usually more and, according cost-efficient than to Jennifer J. Riley, fighting in court, but managing attorney reaching an amicable at the Law Offices of settlement protects Jennifer J. Riley, it is our clients and their a busy time in family children from the law firms. “Janustress and anger most ary is when most of people associate with us make personal divorce.” promises of transforIt was this mation and growth. stereotype of angry We analyze the divorces that mopast year and make tivated Riley to plans to improve in establish and manage the new year. This is what she hopes her Jennifer J. Riley the time of the year clients experience as when we focus on rejuvenation and a different kind of law firm. In addihealth, both physical and spiritual. For tion to providing legal advice, Riley many people, this is when they begin explains that lawyers often also serve to investigate the possibility of as coaches to clients as they make their a divorce.” way through the stages of the divorce Associate Attorney Patrick Samanns process. “Our clients often experience notes the role of their firm in helping the full pendulum of emotions during families in transition. “When clients the divorce, and we are there to coach come to our firm, they are often expethem through the lows and to help emriencing one of the most difficult times power them to build their new lives,” in their lives. As their lawyers, we have says Riley. the opportunity to help them through Knowledge leads to empowerment. this difficult time and to help give them For this reason, Riley and the associates the guidance they may need to get a provide free consultations to help defresh start,” he observes. mystify the divorce process. During the For this reason, Riley and her consultations, which last an hour, they associates focus on providing compaslisten to the details of the family and sionate legal services that recognize offer legal advice and solutions. “While the individuality and humanity of the there are various types of coaches, only people they are serving. “Everyone’s lawyers can provide legal advice. Withfamily is different, and we work with out knowing what the law provides, a our clients to know what each indidecision is not an informed decision,” vidual client wants from his or her diRiley explains. These consultations vorce. The majority of our clients want also help clients identify and hire the to focus on settlement, not litigation. right attorney. This means something

different for everyone but, as Associate Attorney Anthony DiFiore recommends, it is essential to choose an attorney to trust. He states, “Ultimately, the attorney/client relationship, like any other relationship, requires communication and trust.” The attorneys also provide community legal services in the communities near their office locations in Blue Bell and Wayne. They serve as child advocates, providing a voice to young victims of abuse; offer legal consultations at women’s centers; offer pro bono representation for active duty military; and draft essential legal documents for first responders through Wills for Heroes. By design, every employee at the firm, including assistants, paralegals and interns, is actively involved in the community. Riley, in honor of her grandmothers, is a supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association; Samanns volunteers for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to support one of his closest friends; Legal Assistant Kellie Friel is a dedicated fundraiser for Alex’s Lemonade in honor of her niece, Hailey; Paralegal Jamie Heckman organizes and runs an annual Thanksgiving food drive; Intern Callie Terris volunteers with children’s hospitals and charities. As DiFiore explains, “What makes us different is our passion and commitment. Everyone in our office is truly passionate about the work we do, which helps to translate into better results for our clients.” Importantly, adds Samanns, “We genuinely care about the communities we work and live in.” Locations: 585 Skippack Pike, Ste. 200, Blue Bell, and 900 W. Valley Rd., Ste. 703, Wayne. For more information, call 215-283-5080, email Jennifer@JJRLaw Firm.com or visit JJRLawFirm.com. See ad, page 33.

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value coverage that includes annual wellness exams, phone or virtual appointments and educational classes, plus followups and urgent care at minimal costs. The U.S. mainstream fee-for-service approach, whether paid by insurance or cash, has been criticized for encouraging unnecessary tests and procedures because doctors are paid for services performed. To maintain income, they typically shorten appointments to increase the number of patients they see. Lewis emphasizes, “Time is the valuable factor in DPC—healthy lifestyle changes, which can prevent or reverse 70 percent of health concerns, cannot be communicated in 10 minutes.”

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For generations, Christian communities have operated health care sharing ministries (HCSM) to collectively share the cost of each other’s medical bills as an alternative to outside insurance. Members are exempt from current Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) mandates. Liberty HealthShare, a nonprofit HCSM chartered by the Mennonite church, believes that everyone has the right to practice religion as they see fit. Their members share a commitment to personal health and sharing in the burden of health expenses with others that have these values. “Many in the functional and integrative medical arenas also believe in these principles,” says Tom Blue, of Richmond, Virginia, a director with The Institute for Functional Medicine. “Cost sharing feels very familiar; you present your card to your provider, but there’s no set network of providers, which is favorable for those seeking more progressive forms of care.” Expanding upon this model, Blue worked with the company to create its Liberty Direct program (LibertyDirect.org). Individuals pay an annual membership fee plus a monthly share amount. After fulfilling their annual unshared amount of out-of-pocket expenses (similar to a deductible), participants’ healthcare costs—including approved naturopathic and alternative treatments—can be submitted as expenses to be shared by the group. Liberty Direct provides financial advantages to DPC practitioners and patients by subsidizing membership fees; it favors nutrition over chronic prescription dependence by reimbursing physician-prescribed nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical expenses under the same terms. Members must be in good health with a lifestyle that helps sustain wellness, including good nutrition, exercise and abstinence from tobacco use and drug and alcohol abuse. The program also accepts approximately 7 percent of applicants on provisional terms when pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes can be improved through lifestyle changes. They pay an extra fee per month to cover the cost of a health coach; when they achieve their goals, they become full members paying regular rates.

Complementary Care Alternatives to Insurance Cost Less by Meredith Montgomery

he latest National Health Interview Survey available, from 2012, shows an annual expenditure of $30.2 billion in out-of-pocket costs for complementary health approaches, benefiting 33 percent of adults and 12 percent of children, and representing about 10 percent of out-of-pocket U.S. healthcare costs. Insurance rarely covers complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in full. As provider networks shrink, premiums rise and the future of healthcare reform remains uncertain, health-conscious consumers yearn for innovative ways to afford this kind of care.

Membership-Based Care

When Dr. Chad Krisel worked at an urgent care center, he saw up to 55 patients a day. Since opening Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville (IntegrativeAsheville.org), in North Carolina, with Dr. Brian Lewis, he averages 12 patients a day. His team provides a membership-based practice in a payment model known as direct primary care (DPC). Endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, DPC is broadly accessible. By applying simplicity, sustainability, quality and collaboration, their integrative practice provides comprehensive care for less than what many pay for phone service. “DPC removes traditional financial incentives and conflicts of interest because membership fees fund us. Our only incentive is to help and heal patients,” Krisel explains. Paying for memberships out-of-pocket (often electing high-deductible plans) or via a health-sharing plan, clients 20

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“The economics are staggering,” says Blue, who used to pay $760 a month for insurance with a $12,400 deductible and now pays a monthly share of $449 with a family unshared amount of $1,500. HCSMs are affordable because of restricted overhead budgets. Plus, they appeal to naturalhealth conscious clients and can decline unsuitable applicants. “This concept of communal cost sharing works—Liberty’s share amounts decreased in 2013 and have not changed since,” comments Blue.

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Told she was past medical hope, Kari Gray, of Kahului, Hawaii, sought to heal from cancer using natural medicine. “When thousands of dollars spent for natural protocols were denied reimbursement by my insurance company, I saw that the system needs to change,” Gray recalls. CAM therapies still deemed “unproven” by traditional insurance companies gave Gray a second chance at life. Following remission, she began a 20-year search for alternative medicine insurance. Finding none, in 2014, she created GreenSurance (MyGreenSurance.com). Serving people that proactively care for their health and prefer natural medicine as primary care, GreenSurance developed an evidence-based and science-backed list

of 40-plus covered CAM modalities, including thermography, energy therapy, biofeedback, essential oils and homeopathy. It also covers conventional medical and emergency care. Enrollees of the member-owned organization are supplied third-party payer information for provider direct billing once the member’s out-of-pocket amount is met. They use any state-licensed provider and the program is often more affordable than traditional insurance. GreenSurance is currently investing resources to broaden consumer access to the tax advantages of a health spending account (HSA). H.R. 1752 would allow enrollees in any healthcare-sharing program to open an HSA. “Simply, we’re a co-op whose members empower us to create an exempt program that protects members from ACA penalties and traditional health insurance,” says Gray. “More, we’re a grassroots movement for change.” Krisel notes, “Doctors too, are livid about the current status of America’s healthcare system. Be vocal about what’s important to you. The more voices heard in Washington, the more change we’ll see.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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Before using a complementary or integrative service, inquire about specifics: Sometimes preapproval or a referral is required to qualify; coverage may be limited to a certain network of practitioners; verify visit limits or the number required; and get details of out-of-pocket costs. Keep insurance-related communications records, including notes on calls and copies of bills, claims and letters, to help with any claim disputes.

Explore Available Options

Ask the insurance provider about coverage of CAM approaches, including whether a rider or supplement to the standard plan is required to cover them. Inquire about discount programs, such as when members pay for fees and out-of-pocket costs, but at a lower rate. State insurance departments and professional associations for

complementary health specialties may know which insurance companies cover specific CAM approaches.

Ask Practitioners About Payments

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onventional insurance rules adversely affect Americans’ consideration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). According to the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy use increased over the prior decade, but only among those without insurance. For those with progressive policies, coverage for CAM approaches is usually only partial.

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iana T. Moore, Ph.D., an ayurvedic yoga specialist, provides one-on-one and small group ayurvedic counseling in person or via Skype, designed to help clients achieve optimal health by improving their lifestyles. Moore begins by taking a detailed history and performing a mind-body assessment in alignment with ayurvedic practices to discern a person’s natural constitution and any imbalances within it. A change in diet and/or the addition of simple practices, such as adding yoga postures or breathing exercises to a daily routine, may be suggested. Moore offers nutritional counseling along with ayurveda. In addition, Moore is booking dates now for Discovering Your Dosha, a workshop designed for small group parties, clubs, conferences or expos. Participants in the workshop complete a questionnaire and engage in discussions about simple lifestyle changes that help bring the body back into balance. Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old traditional system of medicine that originated in India, deals with the science of living. Each person’s constitution is a unique combination of three doshas, or fundamental energies––Vata, Pitta and Kapha–– that are based on the Earth elements of fire, air, water, earth and ether. “Ayurveda is also considered the sister science to yoga, as they are both concerned with the development of the soul, and as a means to that end, the proper care of the body and the mind,” explains Moore. “When doshas are brought into balance, people achieve health and well-being.” “The mind-body connection is extremely potent and can affect many positive changes in life when practiced and applied regularly,” shares Moore. “My calling includes helping all people from children to adults, and seniors to mothers-tobe, to reclaim their well-being and embrace life to its fullest in harmony with mind, body and spirit.” A single ayurvedic counseling session is $80, and a package of four sessions is $300 ($75 each). Call now for special New Year’s pricing of $280 for four sessions ($70 each) if booked before January 31. For more information, call 267-753-9262, email Diana@DianaTMoorePhD.com or visit DianaTMoore PhD.com. See ad, page 24.

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An Alternate Approach to Primary Care Bucks County Integrative Medicine Champions Membership-Based Medical by Carrie Jackson and Karen G. Meshkov

hen Julia Helstrom, DO, founded the Bucks County Center for Integrative Medicine (BCIM) this past year, it was because she imagined a better way for primary care. Before landing back in Doylestown, she was working 70 hours a week as a Family Medicine osteopath at a busy Philadelphia clinic and feeling increasingly disappointed with the limits of the traditional doctor-patient experience, as well as with the outcomes resulting from that relationship. When it came time to open her own practice, Helstrom knew that she wanted to pursue an alternative path being taken up by other forward-thinking, independent physicians—a subscriptionbased practice model known as “direct primary care” (DPC). “DPC is gaining popularity in the physician world because doctors are frustrated with insurance companies telling us how to care for our patients. More guidelines have created an atmosphere where physicians spend more time with paperwork to justify why they are providing quality care for patients instead of taking care of those patients,” says Helstrom. As a DPC provider, BCIM offers the best of traditional medicine with an integrative approach, including functional medicine, osteopathic manipulation and health coaching. Their focus is preventative medicine and building relationships with their patients. Helstrom explains, “Integrative Medicine combines the best of the Western approach with the healing principles of many other practices. One person may choose that medication and stress reduction

techniques are what is best for them. Another individual may choose to use exercise and nutrition-based strategies for the same complaint. The physician is a partner in this healing process. We start with natural and the least invasive modalities and work our way through to more invasive solutions if needed for each individual.” The team at BCIM works to offer affordable care without sacrificing quality, and Helstrom says that the DPC model supports this. “No one can get good care in the average sevenminute doctor’s appointment. Patients want time with their doctor, and they want someone that knows them. In my practice, we sit down and talk for somewhere between 60 and 90 minutes at our first appointment. Goals are created together, structured together and celebrated together. DPC allows time with my patients and allows me to monitor their progress.” Unlike other concierge medical practices, hers is designed to keep costs affordable. “Patients get low-cost medications, low-cost labs, and discounts on other alternative therapies. This cost savings often averages more than the monthly membership fee they pay.” A Bucks County native, Helstrom is passionate about being a leader in the movement toward a healthier community. “People here are working together to make a more positive experience now and for the future. I intend for BCIM to contribute to the health of individuals but also grow to be a model of health in the community. The vision for the future practice will include additional physicians,

Dr. Julia Helstrom naturopaths, nutritionists and health coaches, acupuncturists, massage therapy, physical therapy, personal trainers, mind-body medicine, yoga, pilates, and a very large food program, including a kitchen, chef, garden and programs to educate people on their health and wellness. As a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), I feel lucky to have studied medicine from the perspective of ‘mind, body, spirit’. We were taught from the very beginning that everything is connected. The health of our community influences each of our patients and is based on the health of each individual,” says Helstrom. Location: 10 S. Clinton St., Doylestown. For more information, call 267-454-7262, email JHelstromDO@BCIMedicine.com or visit BCIMedicine.com. See listing, page 55. Carrie Jackson is a frequent writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at Carrie1Jackson@yahoo.com. Karen G. Meshkov is the publisher and director of advertising partnerships for Natural Awakenings of Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Connect at Publisher@NABuxMont.com.

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ollowing up on the success of her bestselling book Honest Medicine: Effective, Time-Tested, Inexpensive Treatments for Life-Threatening Diseases, Julia Schopick plans to spread awareness of the efficacy of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) in treating autoimmune and other ailments later this year with a new book co-authored with professional writer Don Schwartz. Her first book, endorsed by many leading integrative health practitioners, earned the top National Indie Excellence Award for Alternative Medicine. It taps into nearly 200 scientific studies, with her research into innovative treatments driven by a quest that she and her late husband both believed added 15 years to his life after a terminal prognosis at age 40. The former English teacher at Long Island University and Virginia State University, now an Oak Park, Illinois resident, has contributed to the American Medical Association publication AM News, writes online and print guest columns and shares her journey in media interviews.

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diminished through a lack of proponents in the medical field. Its use was revived in the 1990s due to the efforts of Jim Abrahams, a Hollywood writer/director, father of a child with epilepsy and one of my heroes. I found small studies that proved that the ketogenic diet successfully stops children’s seizures nearly 70 percent of the time. This highly effective alternative has none of the negative side effects of antiseizure drugs. Most doctors aren’t in favor of the diet approach and instead often prescribe affected children up to three or four meds as an easier option. The diet follows Hippocrates’ dictum, “Let food be thy medicine.” Another standout is intravenous alpha lipoic acid, pioneered since the 1970s by Dr. Burt Berkson, who used it mainly for end-stage liver disease and diabetic neuropathy. He saved many people from needing liver transplants with infusions of this powerful, versatile antioxidant. photo by Keith Peterson

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Did anything surprise you? I chose to include effective treatments that are non-toxic and inexpensive. I didn’t realize that several of them were effective for many different conditions. For example, LDN has been used since the mid-1980s to treat autoimmune diseases, of which there are more than 100; it also treats some cancers and AIDS. Research shows good results for conditions as varied as multiple

sclerosis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and Parkinson’s, because all of them have an autoimmune component if they are not directly autoimmune diseases. Similarly, the ketogenic diet is now being studied as a treatment for cancers, especially brain tumors, brain injuries, autism, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Intravenous alpha lipoic acid is also used to address autoimmune diseases, some cancers and other conditions.

Are you finding that people are increasingly moving away from drugs and, if so, why? Yes. The norm used to be that patients followed their doctors’ orders without question, which routinely entailed prescription drugs. Today, people are realizing that drugs often come with horrendous side effects. Consider, for instance, that ads for some injectible treatments for autoimmune diseases caution against side effects of cancers, including lymphomas. A side effect of some multiple sclerosis drugs is a serious brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, or PML. People are listening closely, reading and researching their health issues, and don’t want risky side effects, especially when safer options are available.

In dealing with chronic illnesses, how crucial is it for caregiver and patient to maintain a positive, optimistic attitude? Multiple studies, like those referenced in Mind Over Medicine, by Dr. Lissa Rankin, and Radical Remission, by Kelly Turner, Ph.D., show that a positive state of mind is crucial to healing. One of the benefits I report in my book is that patients and caregivers will do even more research looking for alternatives when doctors tell them nothing else can be done. And many find healing treatments; there are many such cases reported in my book. I like the African proverb, “When you pray, move your feet.” Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.

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These modalities are all effectively used alone, but when used in conjunction, they may enhance both the speed and depth of healing and growth. The crystal bed, for example, when combined What services do with EP techniques or Elaine Berk you provide, and when used following a what are your qualifications? PLR therapy session, can accelerate the Evolving Soul offers non-traditional, healing of specific issues. alternative, short-term therapies for healing, such as past life regression Do you have to subscribe to (PLR) therapy, energy psychology (EP) a particular belief system to and tapping, and crystal-light-color benefit from your services? therapy. Results can be achieved in one PLR therapy works whether you believe or a handful of sessions. in reincarnation or not. Some clients My background includes a master’s consider their experience in PLR a metdegree in counseling psychology from aphor for current life issues, which enTemple University and years of practicables them to expand awareness about ing as a psychotherapist. I am a certitheir life issues and life purpose, and fied hypnotherapist and PLR therapist, make changes going forward. While have trained extensively in EP, and the crystal bed therapy carries John of am honored to be one of a select few God’s name because it was conceived granted permission to bring crystal bed as a healing tool at his world-renown therapy to this area. healing facility, The Casa, in Brazil, the

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SABOTEURS Tackling Obesity’s Hidden Causes by Lisa Marshall

at less, move more. These words have been the cornerstone of diet advice for decades, leading millions of Americans to greet the new year with vows to cut calories and hit the gym. In all, one in five U.S. adults are dieting at any given time, according to the international market research firm The NPD Group, and 57 percent would like to lose 20 pounds or more. Yet few will reach that goal. One survey of 14,000 dieters published in the International Journal of Obesity found that only one in six had ever been able to lose 10 percent of their body weight and keep it off for a year. Another study, published in the last year in Obesity, followed up with 14 contestants from the 2009 TV reality show The Biggest Loser and found that despite efforts to keep their eating and exercise habits on track, 13 had regained significant weight since the competition. Four are heavier now than before participating on the show. 28

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Diet experts say the battle of the bulge has been exceedingly hard to win for one clear reason: We’re oversimplifying the solution and underestimating the saboteurs. “We’re learning that it’s not as simple as calories-in and calories-out,” says Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, an Ann Arbor, Michigan, physician specializing in functional and nutritional medicine and author of Why You Can’t Lose Weight. Research reveals that everything from food allergies to hormone imbalances and disruptions in gut bacteria can subtly undermine the best-laid weight management plans. Working out too much or eating too little can also backfire. Even a mean boss or a cold workplace cubicle can factor in. Certainly, diet and exercise are key, experts emphasize. Yet, if we’re doing all the right things and still seeing disappointing numbers on the scale, there’s still more we can do. Here are some common weight-loss saboteurs and what to do about them. NABuxMont.com

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Bite into a food we’re sensitive to and our body switches into “fight-or-flight” mode. It stores fat and water, releases histamines that widen blood vessels and inflame tissue, and cranks out stress hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine that make us want to eat more of that food. “You literally get a high so that you crave more,” says Smith. She notes that unlike true allergies, which can prompt an immediate reaction, food intolerances often manifest subtly over several days. When we are repeatedly exposed to a food we’re sensitive to, we feel bloated and sluggish, regardless of the calorie count. Allergy medications can also prompt weight gain, in part by boosting appetite. One study by Yale researchers found people that regularly ingested antihistamines like Zyrtec and Allegra were far more likely to be overweight than those not using them. What to do: First, cut out the most-craved foods. “If someone tells me they just cannot live without cheese, I assume they are allergic to it,” says Smith. Or, try an elimination diet. Ban common allergens like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and gluten (if possible, try sticking to only rice and lamb—two hypoallergenic foods— for four days). Then reintroduce other foods slowly and monitor the results. To combat seasonal allergies naturally, try vitamin C, quercetin and butterbur supplements.

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The thyroid serves as a key metabolism regulator, dictating how efficiently the heart beats and muscles contract, how quickly the body turns nutrients into energy, and how well we burn off stored fat. When thyroid hormone production falls, metabolism can also decrease by as much as 40 percent. Yet as many as four in 13 women suffer from a thyroid hormone deficiency, says Toronto naturopathic doctor Natasha Turner, author of the new book The Hormone Boost. “You can diet and exercise until you are blue in the face, but if your thyroid is out of balance, you won’t achieve the body you’re looking for,” she says. “It’s a common cause of weight gain.” What to do: Get tested for levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and, if possible, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) also. TSH signals the thyroid to make more T4, the inactive form of thyroid hormone that is converted into T3, the form the body is able to use. Abnormal blood levels of any of these can impact metabolism adversely, and a TSH test alone may be unable to identify a problem, caution Smith and Turner. In some cases, medication may be required. Otherwise, move to embrace lifestyle habits that reduce stress levels, because the stress hormone cortisol can inhibit thyroid function. Get eight hours of sleep; sleep deprivation also impairs thyroid function. Eat lots of fiber, which helps the body eliminate excess estrogen and other thyroiddamaging metabolic byproducts. Also, stock up on foods containing tyrosine (almonds and avocadoes), and selenium (Brazil nuts). In some cases, if an iodine deficiency is at play, a doctor may suggest iodine supplements or iodine-rich foods like kelp and sea bass.

Imbalanced Gut

The trillions of microorganisms in our gut have a profound impact on our ability to maintain a

healthy weight, says Dr. Raphael Kellman, a New York City physician practicing functional medicine and author of The Microbiome Diet. “The gut bacteria are the gatekeepers of the calories that enter our body,” he explains. Research shows that certain species of bacteria aid in the metabolizing of carbohydrates, while others help break down fats and protein. Some turn on genes that fight inflammation; others influence how well the body responds to insulin. Diversity and balance of helpful bacteria species are keys to health. “If changes in the percentages of certain bacteria occur, the microbiome loses its ability to help us maintain a healthy weight,” says Kellman. In one landmark 21st-century study by University of Colorado researchers, swapping the gut bacteria of a skinny mouse with that of an obese one made the skinny mouse gain weight. What to do: Go easy on antibiotics, which can wipe out gut bacteria diversity. Load up on fermented foods like kim chi, sauerkraut, kefir and yogurt. Eat lots of inulin-containing plant fiber to give desirable bacteria something to chew on, and consider taking a probiotic supplement until weight loss and health goals are achieved.

Overdoing Diets

As The Biggest Loser contestants learned, losing too much weight too fast can bring metabolism to a screeching halt; the body, coaxed into starvation mode, moves to conserve fuel and store fat. “If you try to lose weight by drastically slashing calorie intake and going crazy on the cardio machines, you’ll do more harm than good,” says Turner. Performing intense cardiovascular exercise

such as running, cycling or swimming for more than 45 minutes can make cortisol levels surge, accelerating muscle loss and impairing the immune system. That’s counterproductive because muscles burn calories at rest, too. Consistent over-exercise can also prompt the stressed body to respond in a fight-or-flight fashion, storing more belly fat and leading to the “skinny but fat” body composition common among models and marathon runners, she says. Skipping meals can prompt the key thyroid hormone T3 to fall off too, further slowing metabolism. Plus, six weeks into a restrictive weight-loss program, levels of the feel-good hormones dopamine and serotonin also start to decline, killing motivation and fueling cravings. The result is a weight plateau or even weight gain. What to do: Unless walking, limit workouts to 40 minutes, advises Turner. Instead of slogging away at a steady pace on the treadmill, try intervals (short, high-intensity efforts separated by brief rest periods), which have been shown to boost both fat burning and cardiovascular fitness. For example: five-minute warm-up, one-minute run at fast pace, one-minute run at moderate pace, repeat 10 times, five-minute cool-down. Also, incorporate strength training into three workouts each week. Include some fat, protein and carbohydrates with every meal. If insisting on counting calories, shoot for 450 to 500 per meal and 150 per snack for women; 500 to 600 per meal and 200 to 300 per snack for men. Every week to 10 days, enjoy a carb-loaded “cheat meal” such as pancakes or pasta; it supports any languishing thyroid and feel-good hormones, gives associated neurotransmitters a jump-start and keeps us from feeling deprived.

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ampering ourselves isn’t a luxury so much as a necessity to refresh and renew mind, body and spirit.

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Spas have been synonymous with pampering throughout the ages. “Every civilization around the world has had some kind of communal gathering place for people to practice ‘self-healing’,” says Jeremy McCarthy, group director of Spa & Wellness for the Mandarin Oriental

Hotel Group and author of The Psychology of Spas & Wellbeing. From ancient Greek bathhouses to Japan’s beloved natural hot springs, spas have long served as sacred places of healing and restoration. Indeed, many treatments provided at today’s eco-spas draw inspiration from traditional uses of herbs, honey and olive oil to care for skin and hair. Locally, natural spas’ pampering services may range from botanically

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based facials and mud masks to herbal body wraps and hot stone massage. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design certified spas take extra strides toward sustainability through efficient use of renewable energy, green building materials and sound stewardship of resources. “Spas are more important to people today than ever,” says McCarthy. “In the modern age, we all need places to escape from technology, experience moments of quiet contemplation and feel the touch of another human being.” He recently launched a new Digital Detox initiative at Mandarin Oriental hotels, where guests are encouraged to surrender their phones upon arrival at the spa to curtail online distractions. In spa relaxation rooms, they can instead access mindfulness activities such as journaling, note card writing, meditation or simply enjoying the silence.

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While busy people tend to put off selfcare, there are treats to suit any schedule or budget—from getting a quick manicure or pedicure at a neighborhood eco-nail salon to visiting a yoga or wellness center. “I build pampering into my week. If you don’t make time for you, who will?” asks Melanie Laporte, a make-up

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cleanser and face mask. “You can use it alone or in conjunction with an added ingredient like almond meal or ground oats. It rinses off beautifully and both softens and cleanses,” she says. A “facial tea” made with herbs like chamomile, lavender and elder blossom is another of the Scandinavian’s at-home favorites. Simply boil water and pour it into a bowl with a handful of herbs, drape a towel over the head, embracing the face and breathe deeply. “It smells wonderful while opening the pores and hydrating the skin,” Andersen says. Poznyakov/Shutterstock.com

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artist and freelance writer in Washington, D.C. “When your significant other or family members see you taking care of yourself, they’ll honor your time more. I remember Mom taking power baths and telling us, ‘This is my time. I’ll be back in 30 minutes and then we can read together.’ We respected that.” For a quick, healthy pick-me-up, visit an organic juice bar. Opt for businesses that feature fresh, whole ingredients rather than pre-mixed powders or sugar-laden juices; to give the immune system an extra lift, add a natural booster shot of ginger or turmeric. Most grocery stores now carry cold-pressed juices that can pack as much as six pounds of produce into a single bottle. An honored ritual that continues to restore spent spirits is drinking a cup of tea. Whether sipped at home, as a British high tea featuring an organic Earl Grey or as part of a traditional Japanese green tea ceremony steeped in Zen, tea time allows us to slow down and savor the moment along with the aromas in our cup. Also, antioxidantrich tea is fortifying. Salt room visits, another healthy pleasure that has spread throughout the U.S., dates back 150 years to an indigenous Polish practice. Research indicates that salt therapy, or halotherapy, can help improve conditions such as asthma and allergies and support the immune, nervous and lymphatic systems (see Tinyurl.com/SaltRoomPampering). Universally restful salt rooms also offer a unique sensory experience. Another highly accessible way to treat body and mind is to move in a joyful way. Consider taking up a playful new class for de-stressing and stretching such as trapeze yoga, conscious dance or any other dance. Aerial yoga, using suspended trapeze-like supports, helps lengthen the spine and strengthen muscles in ways not easily achieved on the ground. Dance delivers health and fitness bonuses in the midst of having fun. If we’re not in the habit of pampering ourselves, it’s time to stretch our beliefs about what we deserve. We’ll find bliss is an attainable luxury. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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They typically apply specific, prescribed treatments such as drugs or perform surgery to treat the immediate problem or symptom. This approach works well for pets experiencing a crisis, but isn’t appropriate for restoring health when animals have chronic disorders. It also doesn’t help them to at least live comfortably with incurable problems without the side effects often caused by extensive administration of medications. Conventional veterinary science lacks the proper tools for preventing and treating complex, chronic disease. In most cases, it doesn’t take into account an individual’s unique genetic makeup or exposure to toxins such as too many vaccines, drugs or environmental chemicals. Functional medicine always focuses on the unique nature of the patient; there is no “one treatment fits all” mentality. Functional medicine vets are specifically trained to assess the underlying causes of complex, chronic disease and to apply strategies such as nutrition, diet and naturopathic remedies to both treat and prevent these illnesses. They can ably help the increasing number of pets suffering from complex, chronic health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, allergies, arthritis, seizures, bowel and bladder problems and immune system disorders. Functional medicine best addresses these concerns because it involves understanding the origins, prevention and treatment of ailments and emphasizes customized care. The goal is to promote health as a positive force well beyond the absence of disease. It’s possible for many pets to appear to be healthy while specialized, noninvasive testing shows underlying issues that must be addressed if illness is to be prevented. Conventional medicine either doesn’t offer such testing or ignores minor abnormalities, placing the pet at risk for developing serious and potentially irreversible problems.

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An integrative, science-based healthcare approach considers interactions in the pet’s history, physiology and lifestyle that might lead to problems. All of the diagnostic and treatment modalities are based upon proven scientific principles and follow evidence-based medicine to yield the best results in terms of total function. Functional medicine integrates traditional Western medical practices with what are sometimes considered “holistic” or “complementary” healing methods. The focus is on prevention through nutrition, diet and exercise; use of the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques; and prescribed combinations of botanical medicines, supplements, therapeutic diets and detoxification programs, using drugs only when necessary as a last, rather than a first, resort. This whole-pet approach allows doctors to choose whichever therapies are best for each patient. Holistic vets see many patients for which conventional medicine has proven ineffective. Sometimes conventional doctors back away from offering treatment, either because the pet is “too old,” the treatment is “too expensive” or the results are unlikely to be “satisfactory.” Functional medicine can help many of these so-called hopeless cases, return pets to health and often heal disease after principles of functional medicine have been consistently applied to the pet’s everyday lifestyle. Finding a functional medicine vet is challenging, but worth the effort. Focusing on the individual needs of a pet ensures the optimum chance for achieving and sustaining proper health. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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You’ve recently added a Holistic Pet Care division to Doylestown Veterinary Hospital. How does a holistic veterinary approach differ from a more conventional approach? I have been a conventional veterinarian for almost 20 years, and I love my job every day. It is interesting to talk about points of commonality between conventional and holistic veterinarians, as we all have the same goals: improvement of animal health, alleviation of animal suffering and strengthening of the human-animal bond. My path to holistic medicine grew as I searched for better answers to improve animal health and treat chronic disease. I knew I wanted to move away from the tendency to compartmentalize problems and then address each one as though it lived in a separate box—a tendency we often see in the human health care model. If a dog has skin disease and allergies, the dog’s skin isn’t sick—the dog is. As holistic veterinarians, we spend a lot of time exploring the whole life picture of each patient, trying to understand why that dog has itchy skin and addressing core problems rather than suppressing the symptoms of a sick animal with suppressive medications. This approach can take much longer, because there are no quick fixes in true healing. The body takes time to heal, and improvement can take weeks to months, rather than the minutes to hours we are used to experiencing using conventional medications. You cannot heal that itchy dog without also

What’s in the future for Doylestown Veterinary Hospital and Holistic Pet Care? We have found new and existing clients eager to learn more about the holistic services we offer. Some services, such as acupuncture, are widely used by many clients and have been for many years. Other services, such as homeopathy, are newer and less familiar. We have just begun construction on a new exam room that is being designed specifically to accommodate appointments focused on holistic modalities. The goal is to have both the pet and his or her guardian feel more at ease in a comfortable, homelike setting. We are also expanding our training in the use of therapeutic lasers and herbal medicine, and we hope to add chiropractic care to our offerings soon.

addressing nutrition and lifestyle, and ultimately I find this holistic approach to be extremely rewarding.

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When should a pet owner consider holistic veterinary services? Conventional medicine does a good job with acute problems: trauma, acute infections, dangerous anaphylactic reactions and other similar situations. For everything else, I find a holistic approach is superior. Ideally, young animals can be cared for by a holistic veterinarian, and the decrease in common problems that plague young animals— such as ear infections and early onset dental disease—is astonishing. Most of my patients come to me in a state of fairly advanced disease, and these chronic conditions are often better alleviated by holistic means. I find that pain control, allergies, autoimmune diseases, arthritis, chronic urinary tract problems, chronic digestive disturbances and even some cancers can all be addressed well with holistic medicine.

Maybe I should have stopped at the bulldog and the two cats! We added two Maremmas (siblings— these are Italian livestock guarding dogs that watch out for our chickens) and another silly cat, Samantha, who showed up on our doorstep as a fuzzy, four-week-old fluffball this past spring. Our outdoor animals include two alpine goats, three miniature donkeys and a flock of spoiled chickens. I would love to return to bee-keeping, which is a hobby I enjoyed when we first moved to Doylestown several years ago. So maybe my “one more pet” will be a few hundred honeybees! Location: 380 N. Shady Retreat Rd., Doylestown. For more information, call 215-345-6000 or visit Doylestown VeterinaryHospital.com. See ad, page 35.

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tors has reported success in using spinal manipulation to relieve IBD, colitis and other bowel disorders (Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology). Cancer. The Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine publishes numerous studies of therapies supporting cancer patients suffering the side effects of conventional treatment. The American Journal of Clinical Oncology reports that chiropractic care rates as one of the leading alternative medical treatments for pain management, among other related benefits. Chiropractic offers economical and effective strategies that may help quality of life, as discussed in Seminars in Oncology Nursing. High Blood Pressure. While many relevant studies can’t yet generalize results, the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics documents success by chiropractors treating hypertension without the downside of medical drugs that can include the risk of stroke (University of Alabama at Birmingham). Chronic Sinusitis. Patients with nasal and sinus passages that don’t

drain properly due to physical or nerverelated causes may find relief through chiropractic care. A study cited in the same journal showed that patients experienced relief of all related symptoms after a single adjustment. Arthritis. A study published in a journal from the the University of Virginia School of Medicine Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies notes that arthritis patients obtaining chiropractic care enjoyed better health and quality of life than those that did not. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). In clinical studies, combining manual spinal adjustment with soft tissue therapy has been found to relieve PMS discomfort. In one study, two groups of women were tested, switching off in receiving chiropractic adjustments or a placebo alternative. Each time, the group receiving chiropractic adjustments reported the greatest improvements (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A study published in Explore suggests that chiropractic care combined with other holistic elements such as appropriate nutrition may provide a more gentle, yet effective approach than conventional psychotropic drugs. It employed chiropractic treatment for boys 9 to 13 years old diagnosed with ADHD. Spinal manipulation with nutritional supplementation was reported to improve hyperactivity, inattentiveness, impulsiveness and behavioral, social and emotional difficulties. Headaches. Based on recent studies, spinal manipulation has proven effective against migraines and headaches originating from the neck. Manual therapy of the spine, along with neck exercises, promotes improvement in patients with neck-related headaches. Side effects are rare and minor (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics).

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Teens learn more from experience than lectures, so parents should facilitate positive experiences and influences at home, advises Carla Atherton, director of The Healthy Family Formula, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, which fosters family well-being by holistically addressing root causes of poor health. Such activities can include regularly preparing meals together and going for family walks, rather than eating dinner in front of the TV. “Doing everything you can to connect with kids while they are in an environment you can control gives them a good foundation they can take into the world,” says Atherton, the mother of three teens. Parents have to give trust to gain kids’ trust stresses educator Naomi Katz, of Galilee, Israel, author of Beautiful: Being an Empowered Young Woman. “Create an environment where kids feel like they don’t have to hide or lie about anything,” Katz says. She also encourages parents to empower adolescents in decision making: Rather than telling them not to try drugs or alcohol “because I said so,” provide them real facts to help them draw their own conclusions.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 Information Session on dTMS – 6-7pm. Free information sessions on deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS), a holistic option to treat depressive symptoms. This non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment stimulates parts of the brain that contribute to depression. Learn how dTMS works. Hear patient testimonials. Light refreshments served. New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Center, 16 S Main St, Quakertown. Pre-register: Tracy Semmel, 215-538-3403, ext. 314 or NewVitaeWellness.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 Y12SR - Donations Benefit TYP – 6:30-8pm. $10 suggested donation to benefit Transformation YogaProject.org, but you are more important than your money. Sharing circle in style of 12 step meetings followed by gentle, therapeutic yoga practice. All are welcome. Twisters Wellness Center, 717 Bethlehem Pike, Erdenheim. 215-836-1719. TwistersYoga.com.

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Join Awaken CHE every Saturday as we turn Doc Baker’s Farmulations into a holistic marketplace with holistic vendors to nourish your body and soul offering a mix of products, art, education, music and/or services. Pop in for a juice or smoothie and see what unique products and gifts we’re offering.

Doc Bakers Farmulations 22 N Main St, Doylestown Greg Campisi, 215-480-4856 Greg@AwakenCHE.org AwakenMarket.org

writing, we’ll learn ways to connect to and balance each chakra and our entire selves. Anahata Yoga & Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville. 215-740-1354. AnahataYogaWellness.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9 Beginner Yoga 101 Series – 7:30-8:45pm. The time is right for you to take the first step to learn yoga. This 4-week beginner class will provide step-by-step instructions for postures, body alignment and breathing techniques that will enhance your well-being and improve your health. Includes free 30 days unlimited yoga upon completion. $144. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Info@WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com/workshops.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 Detoxification 101 Lunch & Learn – 12-1:30pm. Every toxic substance we encounter, including fumes, chemical cleaners and ingredients in cosmetics, seeps into the body’s cells. Learn about the harmful effects of excess toxicity in the body and how to reduce your toxic burden. A great start to a healthy new year. Presented by Cathy Windland, owner of Inner Spa. Organnons Natural Market, 591 Durham Rd, Wrightstown. Christine Tentilucci, 215-968-9000. Info@InnerSpa.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 Winter Pre-School Explorers – 3:30-5pm. 1/113/2. The winter is a great time to explore nature and see what’s been hiding behind the leaves. Join BCAS as we uncover nature’s mysteries. The program is for children ages 3-5 with a favorite adult. Each weekly session includes an outdoor activity, story-time and craft. Visit our website for details. $120. Bucks County Audubon Society, 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope. 215-297-5880. MFarra@bcas.org. bcas.org/ event/winter-pre-school-explorers/.

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Thai and Restorative Yoga with Reiki – 9:3011am. Celebrate your new year with this offering of restorative yoga, thai yoga, and reiki. A restorative yoga practice will soothe your nervous system, while thai yoga and reiki will support your stress relief and restoration. Anahata Yoga & Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville. 215-740-1354. AnahataYogaWellness.com.

I will be sharing my personal story of my husband’s murder. I hope you will all share your stories. We will learn that your loved ones are still with us. Looking forward to meeting you. Blessings, Donna.

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Chakra Yoga Intensive – 10am-4pm. Practicing yoga with awareness of the chakras, we balance our whole being. Through discussion, yoga, breathwork, mudras, meditation, introspection and reflective

Supper with Spirit – 7-10pm. Experience the incredible work of international psychic medium Kimara as she hosts Supper with Spirit. Enjoy a delicious meal as Kimara connects audience members

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with those who’ve passed, delivering astoundingly accurate details and personal messages from the other side. Kimara gives as many messages as time allows and everyone will be touched by the presence of love, joy, healing and spirit. Tickets must be purchase online at TheBlessedSelf.com/events. $50, includes dinner. The Zen Den, 20 Donaldson St, Doylestown. Kimara, 609-353-7210. TheBlessed Self@gmail.com.

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savethedate An Angel Lightworker Workshop January 14-16 10am-5pm This 3-day workshop will help you find your personal power to move along your spiritual path of healing yourself and others. While learning about the Archangels you will be guided to find the value of your gifts allowing your inner light to shine through.

Cost: $444 16 Hawthorne Circle, Elverson

Kathleen Quinn, 610-587-9005 KathleenQuinn56@icloud.com KathleenQuinn.net/events Shelter Building in the Forest – 1-3pm. Lost in the woods and need to stay the night outdoors in winter? Join the naturalist on this hike through the forest of SLNC to build a debris shelter and survive the cold. Be prepared for some physical activity. Families & individuals of all ages welcome. $10. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-7851177. SilverLakeNatureCenter@BucksCounty.org. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org. Recycle Your Holiday Cards – 3-4pm. With just a little cutting and folding, holiday cards and calendars can be made into beautiful little boxes. Bring your large folded cards. Learn how to transform them into cute little boxes, ready for re-gifting. Members: $8, Non-members: $10; includes materials. Space is limited - registration is required by Thursday, 1/12. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp@bhwp.org. bhwp.org/calendar.htm.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 BucksCo Lyme Disease Support Group – 4-6:30pm. We will tour the facility and learn how hyperbaric treatments could help lyme sufferers. Following that, there will be a short support group meeting. Oxygen Oasis Hyperbaric Wellness Center, 848 Town Center Dr, Langhorne. Evelyn Throne, 215-741-5902. BucksLyme@gmail.com. BucksCoLyme.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 16 Winter School Holiday Camp – 9am-3pm. Ever wondered what to do with your children on the days that you have work, yet they have off? Bring them to BCAS’s camps. Camps are for kids 4-10 and are filled with hiking, animals, stories, crafts, experiments and discoveries. Camps slated for 1/16 and 2/20. $60. Bucks County Audubon Society, 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope. 215-297-5880. MFarra@bcas.org. bcas.org/event/winter-preschool-explorers/.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 Feminine Health and Grace Class – 7-8:30pm. Learn of your feminine body and how to create the beauty and look that’s healthful for you. Gain understanding of our systems and graceful ways to live a holistic lifestyle through nutrition, movement, style and practical wisdom. Learn health secrets from Persian and Egyptian traditions and Eastern Medicine techniques. All levels. $25. The Room at Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Lyn Hicks, 215-813-4073. Lyn@HarmonyHillGardens. com. LynHicks.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 Custody and Child Support – 7-9pm. Child custody and child support matters can cause the most stress to a parent because parents often feel frustrated by the court system and by what they perceive to be an inability to control the outcome and to protect their children. This seminar is designed to help educate parents about the laws of Pennsylvania as they impact children and parents, and to help parents turn knowledge into action. $45. Perkiomen Valley Middle School, 3 Iron Bridge Dr, Collegeville. Jennifer Riley, Attorney-at-Law. 610489-8506, ext. 1125, to reserve a place in a class. Healing Touch with Kathy – 7-8:30pm. Kathy will guide us with a “hands-on” approach to understanding Healing Touch as relaxing energy therapy, how it works and its benefits. You will participate sensing energy and practicing specific hand techniques. The evening concludes with a guided meditation. Join us to learn how to use Healing Touch in your life. $25. Emerge Empowerment, 75 Ridge Rd, Phoenixville. Debbie Cromack, 610-635-6776. Debbie@Emerge Empowerment.com. EmergeEmpowerment.com. Five Secrets to Lasting Weight Loss – 7:30-9pm. Presented by the Foundation for Wellness Professionals and Dr. Julie Lachman, ND. Call to register. Seating is limited. Doylestown Free Library, 150 S Pine St, Doylestown. Julie Lachman, 267-895-1733. Info@DrLachman.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 Half-Price Yoga – 9am-5pm. Half-priced Friday. Personal yoga for new clients who wish to learn more about yoga in an environment catered to their unique individual needs. Whether you are new to

yoga or just want to advance your practice in a one-on-one session with your teacher, enjoy half-off your personal yoga session with Diana. $40. Arbor Yoga and Wellness, 196 Ashland St, Doylestown. 267-753-9262. Diana@DianaTMoorePhD.com. DianaTMoorePhD.com/ayurveda. Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help Class – 7-8:30pm. Learn various self-care techniques that you can do on yourself to increase the flows and healing of your body. Sue Walski will share ways this ancient healing art can support you to heal yourself. Very easy, peaceful and an informative way to know thyself and heal thyself. $20. The Room at Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Sue Walski, 215-813-4073. srw@epix.net. TheRoomAtMeadowBrook.com.

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January 20 9:30-10:30am

For health professionals and medical community stakeholders interested in functional and integrative medicine, Natural Awakenings BuxMont presents “The Functional Forum,” a monthly medical conference for like-minded local providers to network, brainstorm and ideate. Fun, “medutainment” format brings together current health news and research, practice development and health technology in a lively, interactive, video-based platform. Continental breakfast provided. Sponsored by Metagenics. Giant Supermarket, 315 York Rd, Willow Grove

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savethedate Greenshire Arts Consortium 3620 Sterner Mill Rd, Quakertown Event Details: GreenshireArts.org Please register for all activities. Info@GreenshireArts.org 215-538-0976 John of God Crystal Bed Sessions Jan 7, 9am-9pm Developed by John of God for use at his world-renowned healing center in Brazil, crystal bed therapy combines the power of color, light and crystal healing for the body’s chakra and bio-field energy systems to cleanse, balance and align energies. Sessions are 90 minutes, including guidance for healing intentions. Gift certificates available. $100. Compassionate Listening Jan 14, 10am-12pm Learn to be more present with yourself and others. Cultivate clarity for healthier relationships. Learn techniques to cultivate deep listening, learning where your space ends and another’s begins. This allows communication on a higher frequency without judgment. $30. What Happened in Egypt Jan 14, 12-2pm Having just returned from a spiritual pilgrimage through Egypt, Arlene Curley invites you to feel the energies of this sacred land. After discussion, we will experience sacred ceremony and feel the temples, pyramids, tombs, landscape and people come alive. Embody the essence of the Great Mysteries. $30. Sacred Brilliance: The New You Jan 15, 1-5:30pm Experience a unique style of setting goals. Create a vision board to help make dreams a reality. A meditation filled with love, peace and individual blessings will solidify your dreams into action. Aura cleansing will also be done, bringing you into a healthy, no blockages new year with balance and clear vision. $65. Reiki One Jan 21, 10am-4pm New student? Refresh skills? Reiki can change your life. Learn about the hidden world of energies that flow around and through you. Learn to access them for your own use and to help others. $100.

Owl Prowl and Night Hike – 7-8:30pm. Join BCAS for an Owl Prowl. After a live owl presentation, we will head outside to hear and see these animals. Several species are setting up territories and breeding, so winter is the best time to observe owls in their natural habitat. Participants should dress warmly. $10. Bucks County Audubon Society, 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope. Register: 215-297-5880 or bcas@bcas.org. bcas.org/event/owl-prowl-andnight-hike/.

Reiki Two Feb 18, 10am-4pm New student? Refresh skills? Reiki can change your life. Learn about the hidden world of energies that flow around and through you. Learn to access them for your own use and to help others. $200. Sacred Geometry 201 Jan 24, 6:30-8:30pm Symbols and more symbols. Learn the meaning of squares, tetrahedrons, hexahedrons, spirals, and more. Experience a meditation with sacred symbols to enhance your personal energy. $30. Teachings of the Great Mysteries Online and at Greenshire Explore the Great Mysteries of the Gospel of Mary written by Mary Magdalene as she shares wisdom learned from Jesus of Nazareth during her relationship with him both in human form and in his resurrected state. Discuss the metaphysics of spirituality, and how living our humanity helps us unfold to our divinity. Learn practices that will help with soul development and how to access higher-level Christ energies. Study the archetypal feminine that Mary represents, and ways to balance the feminine and masculine. Stay tuned for details.

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January 7, 10am-7pm January 8, 2-5pm Private Channeling Sessions

Sheryl Blumenthal is a clear, strong channel for the divine. Converse with Sheryl’s and your spiritual guides. Clarify your higher purpose, relationship concerns, health issues and career choices. $110 for 30 minutes, $135 for 45 minutes, $170 for 1 hour. Doylestown.

January 14, 2-4pm What Numerology Says about Our Future and Yours

Professional Numerologist, Alison Baughman, has an uncanny ability to correctly predict future events using Numerology. Today, she will discuss her predictions for 2017. Alison will also share information about your personal year number, which gives insights regarding career, money, love, relationships and health. As a bonus, Alison will do readings for people in the audience. Please give your birth-date and name exactly as recorded on your birth certificate upon registering. $40. Doylestown.

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Nature Buddies: Winter Wonders – 10-11:15am. Winter Birds. Program includes a story, outdoor walk and a craft. Appropriate for ages 3 to 7. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Walks are weather dependent; please dress for the weather. Members: Free; Non-members: $7 for one child with adult + $3 for each additional child. Advance registration required. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215-862-2924. bhwp@bhwp.org. bhwp.org/calendar.htm.

Homeschool Enrichment Series – 1:30-3:30pm. Created for homeschool students, this class runs for 8 Tuesdays. Hands-on learning happens both inside and outside on the nature center’s grounds. New topic each week. $120. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol. 215-785-1177. SilverLakeNatureCenter@BucksCounty.org. SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 Grand Opening: Whole Body Yoga – 1/22-1/28. Join us for our grand opening at our newly renovated and spacious location by participating in free yoga classes all week long. From free prenatal classes to heated vinyasa to more relaxing classes, we will have something for everyone. Please see website for more details. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Info@WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBody YogaStudio.com.

January 15, 2-5pm Channels of Divine Wisdom

Everyone is intuitive and possesses the innate potential to translate information from the Field into empowering messages. This hands-on workshop with Kathy Milano PhD will allow you to jump into practices which enhance the light within, open intuitive channels, and clear doubt and interference. Working within a coherent field of high vibration and the mentoring of the archangels, you will be guided to access higher information and translate divine information in a variety of ways. Become a channel of divine wisdom for yourself and others. $55. Doylestown.

January 21, 10am-3pm Numerology Readings by Phone

Alison Baughman first discovered numerology as a child and now reads for clients all across the US and overseas. Your phone reading can be customized to address any problem you are having or answer specific questions. Please select one of the two options. The numerology chart reading explains your soul’s intention in this lifetime, as well as insights into past lifetimes. It validates your talents and abilities, and helps you to understand and overcome any potential challenges. Discover your life purpose, and how to achieve it. The future forecast reading focuses on your upcoming year. A monthly analysis is included. This reading is useful in helping you understand what is currently happening in your life and how best to take advantage of the upcoming influences for positive outcomes. Provide your birth-date and full name as recorded on your birth certificate. $80 for 30 minutes, $160 for 1 hour. See Susan’s website for other upcoming events and sacred journeys!

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Vision Board Creation Tea Party – 1-2pm. January is the perfect time to align your visions and thoughts with the law of attraction. Join us for an afternoon of cutting, pasting and intention setting while we explore ways to manifest the things you want to have in your life. Tea and light snacks available. Adults only. $20. Spiritual Dawn MBS Boutique, 806 Veterans Hwy, Unit B, Bristol. Nicole, 973580-2353. SpiritualDawnMBS@gmail.com. SpiritualDawnMBS.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 23 Food-For-Life Cooking Demo – 6:30-8pm. Ambler Food Co-op will be hosting another free food-for-life cooking demo, taught by Sheryl Wolff. Using entirely plant-based ingredients, Wolff will show attendees easy ways to create both healthy and delicious meals. Includes tasting menu. Please call or email RSVPs by January 20th. Ambler Food Co-op, 131 E Butler Pike, Ambler. 215-326-9792. Membership@Ambler FoodCoop.org. AmblerFoodCoop.org. Economics of Divorce – 7-9pm. This class is designed for anyone contemplating divorce or already navigating the divorce process. Focusing on the financial matters related to your legal rights and obligations during divorce or custody proceedings. You will learn what to expect from the process, with an emphasis on protecting your family and your finances. $45. Perkiomen Valley Middle School, 3 Iron Bridge Dr, Collegeville. Jennifer Riley, Attorney-at-Law. 610-489-8506, ext. 1125, to reserve a place in a class.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 Introduction to Animal Chiropractic – 7-8pm. Come learn about the healing art of chiropractic care for your pets. Learn of the benefits for preventative health for your dog or cat. Hands on demonstration. Young healthy animal companions welcome to receive a treatment. $20. The Room at Meadowbrook, 4089 Durham Rd, Ottsville. Sue Walski, 215-813-4073. srw@epix.net. TheRoomAt MeadowBrook.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 50% Off Ayurveda Consultations – 9am-5pm. Today only. Feeling exhausted, lacking motivation? Having trouble sleeping or IBS issues? Dr. Moore uses the ancient science of Ayurveda to determine your constitution, find where imbalances are and offer a definitive plan to bring you back into balance for optimal health and well-being. Schedule your half-priced consultation today. Arbor Yoga and Wellness, 196 Ashland St, Doylestown. 267753-9262. Diana@DianaTMoorePhD.com. DianaT MoorePhD.com/ayurveda. Photography Exhibit & Reception – 6:30-8:30pm. Exhibit runs 1/26 and 2/16 to view photos from the National Audubon Awards. To open this exhibit, BCAS will host an opening lecture and reception. Sip on some wine and learn about the art of bird photography from LeRoy Tabb. Tickets to the lecture and reception are $10/BCAS Members and $15/Non-Members. Bucks County Audubon Society, 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope. 215-297-5880. MFarra@bcas.org. bcas.org/event/photo-exhibitopening-reception/. Conversations With Spirit – 7-10pm. Join internationally recognized medium Kimara for an intimate evening of mediumship as she connects guests with loved ones who’ve passed. Come with an open mind and heart and experience laughter, tears and healing. Seating is limited to 12 so everyone gets a reading. Online sales only at TheBlessedSelf.com/events. $65. Tree of Life Acupuncture and Wellness, 281 Tabor Rd, 2nd Flr, Ottsville. Kimara, 609-353-7210. TheBlessedSelf@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 Private Psychic/Medium Readings – 10am-4pm. Feeling confused and overwhelmed? Ready for a new path in 2017? Schedule a private reading with psychic medium Kimara as she takes an in-depth, accurate look at your life, providing specific information about your past, present, future and the factors and people which influence your decisions. Kimara connects to loved ones in spirit, giving solid evidence and messages of hope. $125/40 mins; $160/60 mins. Schedule at TheBlessedSelf.com/ events. Tree of Life Acupuncture and Wellness, 281 Tabor Rd, 2nd Flr, Ottsville. Kimara, 609-353-7210. TheBlessedSelf@gmail.com. Hello Yoga Beginners Workshop – 11:15am1:15pm. Learn the foundational poses, breathwork

and relaxation techniques that can help you cultivate awareness, reduce stress, increase strength, improve flexibility and bring more joy, balance and ease into your life. Ideal for brand-new beginners as well as anyone wanting to get back to the basics. Anahata Yoga & Wellness Center, 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville. 215-740-1354. AnahataYoga Wellness.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 Asthma, Allergies and Respiratory Health for Herbalists, Massage Therapists and Others – 10:30am-1:30pm. Taught by Tammi Sweet, MS, LMT, co-director of Heartstone Center for Earth Essentials. 3 LMT CEUs. Museum of the Earth, Ithaca, NY. 607-589-4619. Heart-stone.com.

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Foundations – Trauma Sensitive Yoga February 5 8am-3:45pm Practical foundational techniques of trauma sensitivity, yoga instructors will learn tools to apply to teach trauma sensitive classes through our community partners, and meet Module 1 requirements to participate in advanced training for working in hospitals, treatment centers for substance abuse and mental health disorders and within the criminal justice system.

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Spiritual Intensive February 25-26 1-5pm Workshop based on Elizabeth Joyce’s books, Seeding and Nurturing the Garden of Your Soul and The NEW Spiritual Chakras. Experience deep meditation, move beyond boundaries with your Universal Body, open and apply the new spiritual chakras, experience ascension while manifesting your soul purpose.

Cost: $100/day or $180/both days The James Lorah House, 132 N Main St, Doylestown

Elizabeth Joyce, 215-996-0646 Elizabeth_Joyce@verizon.net New-Visions.com

savethedate Holistic & Psychic Fair March 11-12 11am-5pm A day of fun and inspiration that benefits local Bucks charities. Psychic readings from local or guest psychics. Frank St James of The Psychic Detectives, and BIO Channel, Celeste of the Fox Sisters, more. Enjoy massage, bodywork and other holistic services. Call to book advance appointments.

Cost: $5 entrance / $7 lunch Booths/activities extra

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Elizabeth Joyce, 215-996-0646 New-Visions.com

savethedate Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Bali May 15-20 Join Natassia, RYT-200HR, of Open Center Yoga for a total wellness experience at Sarinbuana Eco Lodge. Clear the mind, cleanse the body and recharge the soul with a 5 night/6 day Vinyasa Yoga immersion. Enjoy daily yoga & meditation, gourmet vegetarian meals and the sights & sounds of Bali, Indonesia. Shared rooms start at $775/student w/ private room/cabin upgrade options available. Rates include daily yoga, all meals, temple tour & lodging.

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Breaking Free: Body Peace Course January 9 - February 13 7-9pm Are you sick of yo-yo dieting? Are you an emotional, binge or closet eater? Are you ready to shift out of the mental chatter of who you think you have to look like in order to feel love? Then join us on Mondays for this 6-week, live Internet series. Cost: $189 Online Course Michelle McInnis, 269-598-7857 Info@MichelleMcInnis.com MichelleMcInnis.com

 Monthly Women’s Radiance Circle January 16 • 7-9pm The global shift toward the feminine is in its tumultuous backlash phase. How do we participate? Handle the negative? What is our role? Using books as a medium we will explore concepts of feminine energy, history, lore, future possibilities. Third Monday each month. This is more than just a book club.

Cost: $13

Good Vibrations January 29 10am-4pm A unique healing experience. A day of workshops featuring the vibration of movement, of sound, of crystals and of your emotions. This day will offer feelings of connection and balance and will provide you with practical tools on how to use vibration for wellness. Lunch is included in this amazing day.

Cost: $75 Anahata Yoga and Wellness 703 Harleysville Pk, Harleysville

Kelly Thomke, 215-534-4989 EarthRhythmSacredDance.com

 Learn Reflexology – Daytime Classes February 2 - June 22 9am-4pm In this world filled with stresses, ailments & illness, reflexology is a holistic path to a healthy, well-functioning body. Reflexology works with body systems to reclaim balance, enabling the body to heal. Learn reflexology– become a facilitator of healing. 150-hour course. Payment Plans Available. Thursdays 9am-4pm, February to June. Cost: $2,225

Quakertown Integrative Health Center 600 W Broad St, Quakertown

Tracy McGovern, 215-858-8195 Tracy@EssentialConnections.biz TriskeleSisters.com

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Cost: $775 Sarinbuana Eco Lodge Jalan Arjuna, Br. Biyahan, Desa Wanagiri Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia.

Natassia Levine, 267-799-8308 BaliYoga2017@gmail.com NatassiaLevineWellness.com

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sunday Transformation Yoga Donation Class – 5-6pm. Transformation Yoga provides mindfulness based, trauma sensitive yoga to develop skills to navigate life with comfort and ease. Perfect class for beginners. Suggested donation $10 to benefit Transformation Yoga Project, a nonprofit that serves people impacted by trauma and addiction. Twisters Wellness Center, 131 E Butler Ave, Ambler. 215-654-5393. TwistersYoga.com.

Mom and Me Yoga – 11am-12pm. Dads are welcome. This class is a wonderful way to connect with your little one, reduce your stress and meet other new parents. Please bring receiving blanket for your baby––and, if you wish, his or her favorite small toy. Focuses on babies 6 weeks old to crawlers and their parents. $20. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales, PA. Patty Ferry, 215-661-0510. Info@Whole BodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com.

monday Rejuvenating Lunchtime Yoga – 11:30am12:30pm. Recharge your energy during your lunch hour Mondays and Thursdays surrounded by art. With 40 years of experience Kathleen will guide you to increase your energy with breath work techniques and increase flexibility with yoga exercises. The combination can build bones, strengthen muscles and decrease pain, and increase circulation. $15. Private yoga instruction available. 25 Bridge St, Lambertville, NJ. Kathleen Downey, 858-401-3144. Prenatal Class – 6-7:15pm. Prenatal will assist mommas in strengthening the uterus and pelvic muscles, improving circulation, aiding in digestion, exercising the spine, relieving back pain and increasing overall comfort. This warm and supportive class also provides space for students to connect with other expectant moms. $20 drop in. Class cards available. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. Patty Ferry, 215661-0510. Info@WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com. Mental Health Support Group – 6:30-7:30pm. Join 4 The M.I.N.D.S. for its weekly peer-to-peer support group. We welcome family, friends and individuals who suffer from mental illness. Aldie Medical Arts Building, 11 Welden Dr, Doylestown. 4TheMINDS.org. 4TheMINDS@gmail.com.

tuesday Monthly Multi Media Art Class with Ute Arnold, M.F.A. – 10am-2pm. Last Tuesday of each month. Composition and color studies with drawing, printing, water color, pastel, painting on silk, collaging and journal making. No experience necessary. Classes start January 31. $90 each for a series for 6, drop ins $130. Work study possible. Blue Bamboo Studio, Pt Pleasant. UteBarnold@gmail.com. Unergi.com. Free Information Session on dTMS – 1st Tuesday, 6-7pm. New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Center will host free information sessions on deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS), a holistic, non-invasive, FDA-cleared option to treat depressive symptoms. Learn how dTMS works and who can be treated. Hear patient testimonials. Refresh-

Body-Psychotherapy Training Classes – 9:30am12:30pm. Bi-weekly class. Magic power of challenging illness and aging. Revealing your body-story with Body-Psychotherapist Ute Arnold: Gestalt, Alexander technique, Micro Movement, Art and Nature. $90 each for a series of 6, drop-ins $130. Work study possible. Blue Bamboo Studio, Pt. Pleasant. UteBarnold@ gmail.com. Unergi.com.

saturday ments served. New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Center, 16 S Main St, Quakertown. Pre-register: Tracy Semmel, 215-538-3403 ext. 314. NewVitae Wellness.com. Meditation at The Solebury Club – 6:30-7:10pm. Meditation doesn’t change what’s going on outside you–but it changes how you handle it inside. And that makes all the difference. This meditation class is led by Ian Heim and immediately follows the Vinyassa Foundations class. Free. The Solebury Club, 4612 Hughesian Dr, Buckingham. 215794-3494. BShymon.SoleburyClub@gmail.com. TheSoleburyClub.com.

wednesday Community Acupuncture – 3-6pm. Seated in a serene group environment, receive affordable acupuncture for stress management, detox, routine health/pain issues and overall wellness. Mention NA to waive initial $15 paperwork fee. Online scheduling via BridgeAcupuncture.com or call us 215-348-8058 to reserve a spot. Located upstairs; call us if you have disabilities. $30. Bridge Acupuncture, 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown. Paolo Propato. BridgeWellness@gmail.com.

thursday Empowerment Through Creativity – 5:306:45pm. Have fun discovering your creative gifts, draw out your strengths, overcome challenges expressing yourself in life. Use the creative process to find your voice, learn tools for the art of presentation, acting, lectures and communication skills. Techniques from Royal Shakespeare Company Eastman School of Music. Class card or private classes available. $30. 25 Bridge St, Lambertville, NJ. Kathleen Downey, 858-401-3144. DowneyActingAnd Voice@gmail.com. DowneyActingAndVoice.com.

Shiatsu Community Clinic – 1st Sat, 9:15am4:45pm. Shiatsu sessions offered in supervised clinic setting. Each student will interview, assess energy and create individualized shiatsu session to balance the body. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, preferably cotton. Wear socks. No cell phones, no perfumes. $40. International School of Shiatsu, 6055C Kellers Church Rd, Plumsteadville. Shirley Scranta, 215-7662800. LearnShiatsu@gmail.com. Shiatsubo.com. Theosophical Principles – 10-11:30am. Reading and discussion of sections of Bhagavad Gita and Notes on the Gita by W.Q. Judge. Presented by Tommy Kehoe. Joint effort of the United Lodge of Theosophy of Philadelphia and the Theosophical Society in America, Abraxas Lodge. Southampton Friends Meeting House, Street and Gravel Hill roads, Southampton. Nancy Bragin, 215-512-2900. NBragin@ mac.com. NancyBragin.com/theosophicalsociety-abraxas-lodge. Free Morning Meditations – 10:30-11am. Join us for free morning meditations Saturdays & Sundays. Focused breathing meditation to music. Door will be closed at 10:35am to begin meditation. Please arrive between 10:20am & 10:35am. Bring a sitting pillow. Free to participate. Donation accepted but not required. Spiritual Dawn MBS Boutique, 806 Veterans Hwy, Unit B, Bristol, PA. Nicole, 973-580-2353. SpiritualDawnMBS@gmail.com. SpiritualDawnMBS.com. Awaken Holistic Market – 11am-3pm. Join Awaken every Saturday as we turn Doc Baker’s Farmulations into a holistic marketplace with a variety of vendors to nourish your body and soul offering a mix of products, art, education, music and/ or services. Pop in for a juice or smoothie and see what unique products and gifts we’re offering. Doc Bakers Farmulations, 22 N Main St, Doylestown, PA. Greg Campisi, 215-480-4856. Greg@Awaken Che.org. AwakenMarket.org. Ancient Wisdom Traditions – 12-1:30pm. Exploring ancient wisdom traditions through the study of comparative religion, philosophy and science. Presented by the Theosophical Society in America, the Abraxas Lodge. Southampton Friends Meeting House, Street and Gravel Hill roads, Southampton. 215-512-2900. NBragin@mac.com.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@NABuxMont.com to request our media kit. ACCOUNTING AND TAX PREPARATION S A BURGIO & ASSOCIATES

Makefield Executive Quarters, Yardley 215-493-9843 SABurgio.com Not your typical accountant, Sal A Burgio has been providing area businesses with high-quality tax preparation and accounting services for over 20 years. Work with us and make life less taxing. See ad, page 11.

ACUPUNCTURE BRIDGE ACUPUNCTURE

Grace Rollins, MS, LAc, NTP Paolo Propato, LAc 30 Garden Alley, Doylestown 215-348-8058 BridgeAcupuncture.com Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more about acupuncture and our warm, joyful wellness center. 10% off your first treatment for NABuxMont readers. Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine can safely and effectively relieve chronic pain, stress and anxiety, restore sleep, boost energy, promote healthy digestion, balance the immune system and regulate hormones. Meditation classes, qigong, nutritional counseling, massage therapy, pediatric acupressure and more. Google our many positive reviews and testimonials. Easy online scheduling available. See ad, page 22.

BUSINESS COACHING JACQUELINE FOX, MS

Professional Development Services JFox@JacquelineFox.com 267-935-9097 • JacquelineFox.com Office organizer and “next actions” coach for business professionals in their homes or business offices, including high-level administrative support services, program coordinating, project management.

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CHIROPRACTIC CARE SAMSEL INTEGRATIVE HEALTH Dr. Katie Samsel SamselIntegrativeHealth.com 215-944-8424

Let’s make pain a part of your past. Integrative chiropractic care in a warm, familiar setting. Applied kinesiology, lifestyle support, ayurveda, nutrition and weight loss. See ad, page 7.

CRYSTAL – COLOR – LIGHT HEALING JOHN OF GOD CRYSTAL BED HEALING Evolving Soul, LLC Elaine Berk, MEd Counseling & Energy Psychology 110 North State St, Newtown 215-970-1534

John of God Crystal Bed Healing cleanses, opens and invigorates the body and soul by balancing and clearing one’s chakras and energy field. Colored lights, chosen to match the chakra colors, radiate light and energy through precision crystals, activating the body’s own natural healing mechanisms. Gain insight & enhanced emotional, physical & spiritual well-being. See ad, page 39.

DANCE EARTH RHYTHM

Kelly Thomke, JourneyDance Certified Facilitator 215-534-4989 • JourneyDance.com EarthRhythmSacredDance.com JourneyDance is a whole-body experience that tickles the mind and nourishes the soul. It is freestyle movement to world music where self-expression releases tension. Visit the website for upcoming dances or to book a JourneyDance for a group. No dance experience needed to feel this wild freedom.

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DENTISTRY - HOLISTIC DENTAL WELLNESS CENTRE

Hyo J. Lim DMD 216 Mall Blvd, Ste 11, King of Prussia 610-265-4485 DentalWellnessCentre.com Dr. Hyo Lim provides a holistic approach to exceptional dentistry, in a warm and caring environment. At Dental Wellness Centre, mercuryand metal-free restorations are used for the most biocompatible results. Biocompatibility testing for dental materials is available. Invisalign is offered as an alternative to metal braces. Zirconium and titanium implants are offered to replace damaged or missing teeth. Free digital X-rays with initial consultation. See ad, page 9.

HERITAGE DENTAL

Dr. Beth Skovron 595 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville 215-822-3860 Enjoy an anxiety-free dental experience. You no longer have to be nervous about going to the dentist. From the moment you open the doors, our friendly and courteous team will make you feel comfortable in our relaxing spa atmosphere. Choose from a wide range of holistic services. See ad with special offers, back page.

LANAP & IMPLANT CENTER OF PA David DiGiallorenzo, DMD 184 W Main St, Collegeville 610-422-3120 PerioImplants.us

Dr. David DiGiallorenzo focuses on providing oral health solutions through holistic, biologically compatible and organic practices. It is one of the world’s most accomplished centers for periodontal and implant care, which integrates wellness services into their therapeutic approach. He is experienced at immediate total tooth replacement with metal-free dental implants, treating gum disease with LANAP, a no-cut, no-sew method of treating gum disease, comfortable gum grafting with PRGF, implant denture solutions, and chronic pain management. See ad, page 13.

DEPRESSION SERVICES NEW VITAE WELLNESS AND RECOVERY 16 S Main St, Quakertown 215-538-3403, x314 NewVitaeWellness.com

Stimulating specific brain regions, deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS) is clinically proven to safely, effectively help with depression. Noninvasive, non-medication, FDA-cleared. Medicare/ insurances accepted. See ad, page 6.

EDUCATION THE LOTUS SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

85 Sherman Rd, Ottsville Help@LotusLA.org 484-312-0011 • LotusLiberalArts.org A holistic, mindfulnesscentered independent school for grades 9-12, incorporating meditation and martial arts with quality academics. Our students become lifelong learners and are ready for life’s challenges. See ad, page 43.

EFT (EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES) DELIA NESSIM COUNSELING Delia Nessim, MS, MFT, NGH 610-416-7535 DNCounseling.com

Using EFT (or “tapping”), guided imagery, relaxation and mindbody techniques, we safely and gently access and release trapped emotions, and that is life changing.

GIFT STORE - SPIRITUAL SPIRITUAL DAWN

HEART HEALTH ABINGTON CARDIOLOGY

806 Veterans Hwy, Unit B, Bristol 973-580-2353 SpiritualDawnMBS.com

Arnold B Meshkov, MD 1077 Rydal Rd, Ste 307, Rydal 215-920-0815 • AbingtonCardiology.com

Destination boutique shop and community center. Purchase crystals, essential oils, crystals, herbal teas, incense, candles, angel cards, salt lamps and more. Attend mandala painting, medium/spirit readings, vision-boarding/jewelrymaking workshops.

Board-certified cardiologist with 35 years in private practice. Offering a holistic approach to cardiology with an emphasis on outpatient management, prevention, diagnosis, lifestyle and treatment. See ad, page 30.

HOME & WELLNESS PRODUCTS

GREEN LIVING THE ORGANIC MATTRESS STORE

1075 Main St, Hellertown Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5pm; Sat, 9:30am-3pm TheOrganicMattressStore.com Celebrating our 12th Anniversary, doing business since 2004. Why an organic mattress? Remove toxic chemicals from the bedroom, naturally flame retardant, repels dust mites, mold and mildew, naturally regulates temperatures and improves spinal alignment. Say goodbye to toxic gases, allergies, night sweats and back pain with an environmentally friendly mattress. See ad, page 9.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING SUSAN BURGER, DC

215-736-3803 DrSusanBurger@gmail.com LiveWithVitality.com Let the masterpiece that is you e m e rg e . P r o v i d i n g n e u r o emotional technique, lifestyle and wellness coaching, creative chiropractic care, energy healing, mind/body healing education and workshops.

SUSAN PONTELANDOLFO

267-474-7536 SusanPontelandolfo@gmail.com AHealthCafe.com/springhousegreenliving

Dedicated to educating people on toxins and chemicals found in their homes, and the effects they have on their health. Convert your home to safer, healthier products.

HOSPICE ASCEND HOSPICE

108 Cowpath Rd, Stes 3 & 4, Lansdale 215-542-2100 AscendHospice.com Bringing a personalized and holistic approach to hospice care. Our trained volunteers offer aromatherapy, massage therapy, reiki and pet therapy to bring healing and wholeness to clients and their families. See ad, page 31.

HYPNOSIS – METAPHYSICAL ENERGY THERAPY HEALING TOUCH BY KATHY

Kathy Fennelly, RN, CHTP 1062 E Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, Ste 13-A 610-698-8643 • HealingTouchByKathy.com

Relax, restore and rebuild with a C e r t i f i e d H e a l i n g To u c h Practitioner. Appointments available in my office, satellite locations or your home. Also offering group outreach programs. See ad, page 8.

HEALTH TRANSITIONS CONSULTING

LISA GERCIE

MEd, LPC, NCC 484-634-6743 TheHypnoticHealer.com

KIND TRANSITIONS

Amy Lustig 419 Johnson St, Ste 102, Jenkintown 215-460-1150 • KindTransitions.com Are you challenged by decisions in caring for a loved one’s dementia or other chronic health condition? Solutions and support are available by partnering with a knowledgeable, compassionate advisor. See ad, page 5.

Lisa is a fourth generation healer and intuitive empath; she provides a unique metaphysical experience where you get to connect with your departed loved ones while under hypnosis. Her clients call it “experiencing a piece of heaven on earth.” Her sessions have also helped to heal people from various health conditions.

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LEGAL SERVICES LAW OFFICES OF JENNIFER J RILEY 585 Skippack Pike, Ste 200, Blue Bell 900 W Valley Rd, Ste 703, Wayne 215-283-5080 • JJRLawFirm.com

Specializing in family law. High-quality, compassionate legal services including child support, child custody, divorce, alimony, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, estate planning and more. Serving the greater Philadelphia area. See ad, page 33.

LIFE COACHING DIANA T MOORE, PHD

Wellness Coach 267-753-9262, DianaTMoorePhD.com Diana@DianaTMoorePhD.com Personalized guidance in defining and reaching your vision for better health and life satisfaction with ayurveda, holistic nutrition, h y p n o t h e r a p y, y o g a a n d meditation for adults, children and mothers-to-be. See ad, page 24.

IN YOUR HANDS, LLC

Megan Downs, LMT, E-RYT Center for Natural Healing Bailiwick Office Campus, Ste 26, Doylestown • 215-206-3394 InYourHands.MassageTherapy.com Megan’s therapeutic massage technique works deeply by targeting specific problem areas while keeping in mind the whole. She incorporates a variety of methods including Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stones, Bellabaci Method of Cupping and Aromatherapy, and also offers Therapeutic Yoga instruction. Relieve pain and stress, increase body awareness, heal and relax.

SHIATSU SHIN TAI BODYWORK THERAPIES

Laurie Van Valkenburgh, ACBT, LMT 6064 Upper Mountain Rd, New Hope lavabigail@gmail.com • 267-566-6056 ShiatsuBodyTherapies.com

Experience Shiatsu/Shin Tai Bodywork, in New Hope. Align your body’s structure using muscle energy and fascial release techniques, central channel release to allow free-flowing spinal alignment, and cranial work. This releases hidden trauma trapped in the body, and life force is then able to return.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK BACK IN BALANCE

Nita Keesler, LMT, BCTMB Langhorne/Bensalem/Cheltenham 267-980-1727 • iNitaUnwind@gmail.com Back-In-Balance.MassageTherapy.com Board-certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork. 22 years of experience. Therapeutic, deep tissue and Thai Massage with an intuitive touch. Corporate onsite programs; couples massage; YogaDance, posture, flexibility classes. See ad, page 27.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SHIATSU

6055C Kellers Church Rd, 2nd Floor, Pipersville 215-766-2800 • Shiatsubo.com

Celebrating 20 years as the area’s leading center for shiatsu massage training and treatment. Come visit our new space in Pipersville. New courses start regularly. See ad, page 5.

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METAPHYSICAL SERVICES KIMARA

Psychic Medium, Reiki Master, Soul Coach TheBlessedSelf.com • 609-353-7210 Facebook.com/TheBlessedSelf Kimara empowers clients to discover purpose, develop intuition and find clarity. Connect with loved ones who’ve crossed over for healing, closure and forgiveness. In-person or virtual, private and group readings available.

MUSIC INSTRUCTION MINDFUL MUSIC, LLC

Jonathan Flowers 413 Conshohocken State Rd, Bala Cynwyd 610-724-2540 JDFlowersMusic.com Discover the musician you are meant to be. Patient, personalized instruction in piano, voice and music theory/composition. All ages and levels, including children, teens and adults. Holistic approach incorporates mindfulness practices to cultivate relaxation, mental focus and creativity.

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NATURE CENTER SILVER LAKE NATURE CENTER 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol 215-785-1177 SilverLakeNatureCenter.org

Silver Lake Nature Center (SNLC) is the home of the area’s first Earthship, a carbon-zero structure built with recycled products, that heats and cools itself, that gathers its own water, recycles its own waste, and produces food. Education, recreation, research and advocacy.

NATUROPATHY LICENSED NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR Julie Lachman, ND LLC 196 W Ashland St, Ste 112, Doylestown 267-895-1733 • DrLachman.com

Julie Lachman, ND, graduated from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and is a member of the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society; Naturopaths are specialists in complex diseases, ie, autoimmune. She has additional training in women’s health and pediatrics and certification as a CEASE (Complete Elimination of Autistic Spectrum Expression) practitioner. She sees patients of all ages. See ad, page 30.

NUTRITIONAL HEALING CENTER FOR NATURAL HEALING Jeffrey L Griffin, DC Bailiwick Office Campus, Ste 26, Doylestown • 215-348-2115 Center4NaturalHealing.com

Dr. Jeffrey Griffin is a chiropractor with 31 years of practice experience in chiropractic care that is blended together with enzyme nutrition. This combination of treatment modalities allows Griffin to successfully treat a wide variety of health complaints, ranging from neck and back pain to headaches, digestive maladies and fibromyalgia. Call him today for a complimentary phone consultation or visit his website. See ad, page 27.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION THERAPY KATHLEEN DOWNEY, CSCP

Past Life Regression and Nutrition Therapy New Hope/Lambertville/Worldwide 858-401-3144 • CoreLevelHealing.net CoreLevelHealing@gmail.com Certified holistic counselor, soul retrieval, past life therapy, energy clearing, nutritionist, bestselling author of Healthy is Delicious, certified yoga and qigong instructor, voice and life coach. 25 years of experience guiding selfempowerment with compassionate care.

EVOLVING SOUL, LLC • ELAINE BERK Certified Past Life Regression Therapist Certified Hypnotherapist MEd, Counseling Psychology 110 North State St, Newtown 215-970-1534 • PastLifeRegressionPA.com

PLRT is a unique therapeutic process that helps you recall and resolve emotional trauma from previous lifetimes which, unbeknownst to us, is often the root cause of issues we’re struggling with in this lifetime. As a trained psychotherapist and PLR therapist, I work with clients to address these complexes and bring about transformation and healing. See ad, page 39.

PHYSICIAN - INTEGRATIVE BCIM

Julia Helstrom, DO 10 S Clinton St, Ste 101, Doylestown 267-454-7262, BCIMedicine.com Bucks County Center for Integrative Medicine: where traditional family medicine and alternative modalities combine for an individualized plan. Come attain your personalized optimal wellness.

PSYCHOTHERAPY FULL LIVING: A PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE Multiple Locations 215-494-7818 • FullLiving.com Info@FullLiving.com

Expertly p l a c i n g interested clients with one of our 15 seasoned and varied therapists throughout the city and surrounding areas to find the best fit for you. See ad, page 15.

SALT – HALOTHERAPY HIMALAYAN SALT & WELLNESS CAVE

SOUND HEALING AND RELAXATION

WEB DESIGN UPPER BUCKS WEB

JOHN MURACO, ATR, RYT

HeartWell House Expressive Therapies The Resiliency Center 1811 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown Classes in additional locations 315-329-9838 • HeartWellHouse.com Deep relaxation, self-expression and activation of your highest potential can be reached with individual therapeutic work. Within a unique and light-hearted atmosphere, John integrates art therapy, sound, individualized herbal preparations and skills for stress reduction. We’ll create a program that meets your needs and fits your lifestyle.

267-380-0467 • UpperBucksWeb.com Sales@UpperBucksWeb.com Serving Bucks & Montgomery Co. Upper Bucks Web provides small business owners with premium and affordable web services and package pricing plans. Get your business on the web ASAP. See ad, page 43.

YOGA ANAHATA YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER 703 Harleysville Pike, Harleysville 215-740-1354 • AnahataYogaWellness.com Info@AnahataYogaWellness.com

A welcoming, cozy, Kripaluaffiliated studio with the sacred mission of serving from the heart. Offering yoga and ayurveda classes and workshops, meditation and energy healing sessions. See ad, page 2.

SPA – HOLISTIC INNER SPA

4 Terry Dr, Ste 12 Atrium Bldg, Newtown Info@InnerSpa.org 215-968-9000 • InnerSpa.org InnerVitalitySpa.com A fully organic, holistic, ecofriendly wellness spa featuring an array of detoxification, cleansing and therapeutic services. The spa is one of the only facilities in the area to offer colon hydrotherapy. See ad, page 22.

TRANSFORMATION YOGA PROJECT Info@TransformationYogaProject.org 484-730-1999 TransformationYogaProject.org

VETERINARY – HOLISTIC DOYLESTOWN VETERINARY HOSPITAL & HOLISTIC PET CARE

Trauma-informed yoga for prison, recovery and veterans. See calendar for classes. Inviting local studios to partner with us to provide healing through empowerment. See ad, page 45.

380 N Shady Retreat Rd, Doylestown 215-345-6000 DoylestownVeterinaryHospital.com

Improving the lives of pets through acupuncture, herbal therapy, h o m e o p a t h y, n u t r i t i o n a l counseling, and integration of holistic therapies with conventional medicine for customized approach to care. See ad, page 35.

1494 N Charlotte St, Pottstown 610-310-3884 HimalayanSaltNWellness.com A spa-like experience, tapping into the therapeutic properties of pure Himalayan salt for physical and emotional health. Individuals and groups. Also offering reiki, reflexology, yoga. See ad, page 17.

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