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appy 2016! It’s a brand new year full of potential. What will you do with it? You can begin by making a conscious choice to incorporate more health and wellness into your life. And you can to do this by visiting the practitioners and businesses listed in our annual directory, the 2016 Natural Health and Wellness Guide. Hold onto this issue and refer to it throughout the year. This issue also includes a wonderful article about functional medicine and finding doctors that are looking for the root cause of your illness, not just ways to treat your symptoms. While you’re reading, I hope you’ll whip up a batch of one of the healthy, savory soups you’ll find in “Super Soups”—just the thing to warm you up on a cold winter’s night. Speaking of recipes, here’s a special Recipe For a Happy New Year:

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17 NEW HOPE FOR

INNOVATIVE AUTISM TREATMENT PROTOCOL

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18 THE RISE OF

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease by Lisa Marshall

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24 THE RIGHT VET FOR YOUR PET

Animals Thrive with Gentle, Safe and Natural Approaches by Shawn Messonnier

26 THE POWER OF

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Creative Movement Connects Body, Mind and Spirit by Gail Condrick

28 SUPER SOUPS

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amakrishnan “Ramky” Kavaserry, owner of the new RVA Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab, in Glen Allen, at 5388 Twin Hickory Road, Suite 203, states, “Our goal is to get you back to your active lifestyle at the earliest possible timeframe. Our treatment approach is patient-centered and focuses on multiple techniques of pain relief that stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal from within.” Kavaserry is board certified in physical therapy and holds certifications in myofascial release, dry needling, Back to Golf and fitness training. He is also certified for Direct Access with the state of Virginia and is an active member of the Virginia Physical Therapy Association and American Physical Therapy Association. Born in India, Kavaserry has more than 14 years of clinical experience, and started his career as a practicing physical therapist in a skilled nursing facility treating a wide variety of conditions. He has a successful track record of rehabilitating his patients back to their active lifestyles. “We are versatile in multiple therapy treatments that yield the best possible results,” says Kavaserry. “Our physical therapists are passionate and committed, and continuously learn and practice the most effective techniques that provide the best possible outcomes for our patients.” For appointments, call 804-396-6753 or visit RVAPhysical Therapy.com. See ads, pages 3 and 45.

River City Community Acupuncture Celebrates Third Birthday

icensed Acupuncturist and social entrepreneur, Pamela Howard, is observing three years of providing affordable acupuncture to Central Virginia with free classes each month on how acupuncture helps with chronic pain, acute pain, fertility, insomnia and inflammation. Howard has provided more than 7,000 treatments to thousands of clients from all over Virginia. Hour-long treatments are priced on a sliding scale of $20 to $40, with no requirement for proof of income to be eligible. Appointments are required, but it is easy to book online. For more information, call 804-200-4054 or visit RiverCity Acu.com. See ads, pages 9 and 38.

Sage Crossings Relocates And Expands

age Crossings Wellness Center has relocated to 1727 West Main Street. Owner Elizabeth Sexton, says, “I want Sage Crossings to provide a peaceful and soothing environment where people can come and simply feel better.” The larger space has allowed her to expand her offerings, including a complete line of holistic products to support clients’ whole health. In addition to the integrative therapies she offers such as Reiki, EFT and Healing Touch, Sexton is now an authorized distributor of Nature’s Sunshine Nutritional supplements and Davidson’s Organic teas. She also has her own line of creams, soaps and lotions made with essential oils and tailored to address particular health and beauty concerns. Her goal is an integrated approach to total wellness of body, mind and spirit. Sage Crossings also offers a wide range of classes such as Weight Management and Body Image for Women, Detox Your Life and a relationship series based on Gary Chapman’s bestselling book The Five Love Languages. For more information, call 804-677-4539 or visit SageCrossings.com. See ads, pages 12 and 41.

New Holistic Health Option in Williamsburg

arlene Godwin, founder of A Totally Nu You, board-certified holistic health practitioner through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, has added a new location in Williamsburg to expand her health coaching and cosmetology practice. Godwin, trained in electro-dermal acupuncture by Dr. Voll (EAV), offers a no-needle approach to clients to bring Darlene Godwin organs and their systems back into balance with homeopathic care. She says, “I help clients promote healing within by improving their eating and self-care habits so they can reverse their pain and disease, have more energy and lose weight as a side-effect.” Godwin welcomes new and current clients to discuss their nutritional needs and discover ways to decrease inflammation, reduce anxiety and stress and restore the immune system. Choose from relaxing AromaTouch treatments or facials, EAV, non-surgical face-lifts, body sculpting, full body waxing, manicures, pedicures and more. Location: 1769 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg. For more information and appointments, call 804-937-2177 or visit EAVTesting.com. See ads, pages 8 and 41. natural awakenings

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griberry Farm offers the region’s only all-fruit CSA (community supported agriculture) program, serving more than 475 families in the Richmond, Williamsburg, Northern Neck and Annapolis areas. The season starts with strawberries in late April or early May and runs through September, and registration is now open. Agriberry Farm is located on 25 acres near the Pamunkey River in Hanover County. Owned and operated by the Geyer family, it was founded in 2008 and grows 12 types of blackberries and nine types of raspberries, plus peaches, nectarines and plums, with more diversity added every year. CSA members register and pay for their memberships during the winter and spring, then pick up weekly shares of the berries and fruit harvested from Agriberry Farm and other family-owned farms in the region. The farm’s CSA members also support the Geyer family mission of inspiring a new generation of farmers. The farm’s Young Worker Program hires more than 50 local workers each summer to help harvest their berries. For more information, visit Agriberry.com. See listing, page 41.

New Class Combines Yoga and Dancing

he Chrysalis Institute, in Carytown, is now offering Let Your Yoga Dance, a yoga-inspired dance class. It is a joyful and uplifting musical journey through the chakras (energy centers) and a movement experience that affects body, heart and soul. This inspiring genre is a fusion of yoga and energizing, userfriendly dance movements, using music from around the world. No yoga or dance experience is necessary. Classes are led by certified Let Your Yoga Dance Instructor, Martha Tyler, a licensed registered nurse and a Virginiacertified massage therapist who is also board certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. This inspirational dance of yoga is for everyone, including those with physical limitations. The only requirements are a body and a willingness to move.

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Adya Yoga and Ayurveda Opens in Shockoe Bottom

dya Yoga and Ayurveda (AYA) is opening January 9 at 1801 East Broad Street, in the heart of Shockoe Bottom. AYA will offer traditional yoga, tantra and ayurveda from the best teachers and consultants in the Richmond area. A departure from the typical fitness-based yoga studios, AYA’s objective is healing and transformation; teaching the tools that cultivate self-knowledge and lead to a life of purpose and fulfillment. AYA offers classes for infants, children, partners and expectant parents, as well as intention-based classes like Healthy Digestion, Detox Flow, Uplift and Energize, Calm and Stable and a hot stone restorative class. There are also classes and workshops in ayurveda, yoga’s sister science, which creates balance in the body and mind through diet and daily self-care. Ayurvedic consultations are available from trained and skilled ayurvedic practitioners that include Kay Franz, a NAMA-certified ayurvedic health counselor.

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Embrace Midwifery Birth & Resource Center Coming Soon

ertified Professional Licensed Midwife, Corina Hossle, is converting a 2,400-square-foot house located five minutes from Chippenham Hospital into Richmond’s first midwife-led birth center. Observing American Association of Birth Centers standards, the birth facility will assure the highest level of quality and safety with two water birth suites, exam rooms, offices, family waiting rooms and a kitchenette. The nearby resource center will offer space for yoga or other community classes and a lending library with a fireplace. Hossle is seeking complementary businesses for four private offices to complete the vision. Hossle intends to create a gathering place for the holistic care and support of women, babies and families. Prenatal care is being offered in clients’ homes until the center is ready, and Embrace is now accepting babies due in mid-April. Location: 130-134 Buford Rd. For more information, call 804-596-2229 or visit EmbraceBirthVA.com.

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Spiritual Flow Yoga Studio Open in Midlothian

piritual Flow Yoga Studio is a new yoga studio located in Midlothian offering a wide variety of classes to accommodate students of all ages and levels. Certified and experienced teachers offer a regular schedule of classes that include Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Beginner Yoga, Children’s Yoga, Qigong, Yoga for Veterans and Meditation. Spiritual Flow was born from an idea to have a place for teachers to support one another and a community to share and teach in a peaceful environment. The teachers are devoted to creating a sanctuary for students to strengthen mind, body and spirit; their goal is to help students discover peace, healing and compassion. They teach safe alignment, breath and mindfulness for all students to develop a balanced and fulfilling yoga practice. Specialty workshops and monthly programs are offered to help students explore and deepen their practice. In January, the workshops include Yoga for Mother and Baby and Baby from 3 to 5 p.m., January 9, and a Twist and Nourish Workshop from 2 to 5 p.m., January 10. Each month, Spiritual Flow also offers a $5 donation Community Class to benefit a selected nonprofit organization. Location: 13354 Midlothian Tpke., Ste. 201. For more information, call 804-909-0955 or visit SpiritualFlowYogaStudio.com. See listing, page 47.

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ndrea Shipley, who holds a master’s degree in transpersonal counseling psychology with a background in art, body work and outdoor adventure, has begun a grounded practice of Soul Work coaching and healing, and a Travel Tribe for soulful explorers. The Travel Tribe is taking an exciting retreat to Nicaragua from February 21 to Andrea Shipley 28—eight days of yoga, meditation, play, surf and relaxation for a vacation that revitalizes the mind, body and soul. Additional trips are being planned for this summer. Shipley says, “Many people in the world are waking up to a profound depth that isn’t supported or talked about much in our culture. After many years of impressive material and technological achievements, people are still finding that their souls crave something deeper.” She understands that life is a journey of healing, self-actualization and awakening. This process is so essential and normal that she felt pulled away from deficiency-based psychotherapy toward a more empowering practice of guiding people towards self-discovery and wholeness. For more information, call 804-404-5593 or visit Soul-Explorations.com.

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kudos Kathleen Baker has assumed ownership and management of Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, the oldest established yoga studio in the Richmond region, succeeding Nancy Kathleen Baker Glenmore Tatum, who founded the business in 1998 along with her husband, Kevin Casey. Baker will continue the emphasis on student-focused yoga classes with a therapeutic approach to benefit participants of every age and ability level. Glenmore also specializes in massage therapy and Yoga Alliance-accredited teacher training programs.

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Sheryl Newton has recently joined the staff at Health InSyncs. She and laser therapist, Georgia Campbell, will strive to provide patients with the very best in restorative healthcare services. Health InSyncs also offers gentle therapeutic treatments such as pulsed electromagnetic field, electrolytic detox foot baths and far-infrared therapy. Newton earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from California State University, and has been a registered nurse for 20 years, including 10 years as a nurse educator. In 2014, she became a licensed massage therapist in Arizona and is pursuing certification in Virginia. Location: 9210 Forest Hill Ave., Ste. B-3. For more information, call 804-3772222 or visit HealthInSyncs.com. See listings, pages 41 and 42.

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Kay Franz has completed the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor graduate studies program at the Himalayan Institute. As one of only 71 so designated in the U.S., Franz is trained to assist and educate individuals about ayurvedic daily routines, diet, nutrition and lifestyle practices. L-R: Dr. Rosy Mann, Ayurveda is yoga’s sister sciKay Franz and ence. Based on individual conKathryn Templeton stitution, ayurveda recommends lifestyle and dietary practices to support improved health and well-being. For appointments, call 804-305-6374 or visit YogaAnd GreenTea.com and AdyaVA.com/Ayurveda.html. See listing, page 39. Andhrika Kondeti, CMT, has received her RYT-200 yoga certification and will be offering Ayurveda Yoga classes at the American Institute of Healing Therapies (AIHT). The classes will combine her knowledge of yoga and ayurveda, two complementary sister sciences that are essential components of a holistic practice. Kondeti offers a 90-minute yoga class that includes a beginning prayer, breathing practices, postures, meditaAndhrika Kondeti tion and relaxation techniques. This session is followed by an interactive talk on how to live a balanced life based on the principles of yoga and ayurveda, and is highly recommended for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this vast Vedic knowledge. Location: 10960 Three Chopt Rd. For more information, visit aihtva.com.

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January is National Thyroid Awareness Month

he thyroid gland, a wonder of natural bioengineering, influences a host of body functions that can create imbalances in the metabolism of every cell in the body with tiny changes in thyroid and hormone function. Without thyroid regulation, cells will not have the strength to nourish themselves or do their work, such as making energy and repairing other cells. Medical statistics suggest that 30 to 50 percent of the U.S. population lacks healthy thyroid function, yet many cases remain undiagnosed and untreated, while some are treated without significant results. The Mayo Clinic provides these common signs or symptoms of hypothyroidism: fatigue and sluggishness; increased sensitivity to cold; constipation; unexplained weight gain; muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness; and depression. Other indicators of possible thyroid issues include high cholesterol, hormone imbalances, slow healing of minor injuries and hair loss or thinning. Lab tests can help diagnose a thyroid issue. However, if only thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and the T4 hormone are tested, the results could look normal without identifying Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition of the thyroid, or other thyroid-related issues. Many of the symptoms labeled thyroid are more accurately characterized as pituitary-hormone-thyroid-adrenalimmune-detoxification issues, which is why thyroid medications do not always alleviate the symptoms. One of the most comprehensive books available on thyroid factors is Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Lab Tests are Normal? by Dr. Datis Kharrazian. Written partly for patients, partly for physicians, it helps prepare patients to ask their physicians better questions regarding testing and about alternatives for treatment. Sherron Marquina, DC, PAK, is a board-certified Professional Applied Kinesiologist and owner of Health InSyncs, located at 9210 Forest Hill Ave., Ste. B-3. For additional information, call 804-377-222 or visit HealthInSyncs.com. See listing, page 41.

VITAMIN E AND D SUPPLEMENTS HINDER ALZHEIMER’S AND FALLS AMONG ELDERLY

wo common vitamins are making headlines in medical research. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that supplementation with vitamin E may reduce the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The five-year study followed 561 Alzheimer’s patients and included a placebo and the pharmaceutical drug memantine. Those that took vitamin E had a reduced progression of the disease compared to both a placebo group and the memantine group. Also, researchers from the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of falling for elderly folks. The study had a vitamin D supplement or a placebo delivered through a Mealson-Wheels program to 68 people. The subjects were given blood tests and their history of falls was measured. Diaries revealed that the individuals taking vitamin D supplements fell less than half the number of times than the placebo group.

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Alexander Technique Effective in Reducing Neck Pain

he Alexander Technique has long been used by musicians, dancers, singers and equestrians to resolve pain, enhance performance and extend the longevity of their careers. More recently, it has been adopted by IT professionals and other computer users to avoid unnecessary strain when using computers, tablets and smartphones. Although extremely helpful for modern-day pursuits, the Alexander Technique originated in the 1890s, when Shakespearian actor F. M. Alexander devised the method to resolve a recurrent vocal tension that jeopardized his theatrical career. Medical science has since investigated the benefits of the technique as a sophisticated form of rehabilitation for pain and stress-related disease. Recent research has continued to support these findings. A large study by the National Health Service in Great Britain demonstrated the effectiveness of the Alexander Technique in reducing chronic back pain, while smaller studies have demonstrated effectiveness in improving posture, coordination and balance, relieving neck pain and reducing stress. The studies included such diverse groups as surgeons, pilots, musicians, office and factory workers, the elderly and people with Parkinson’s Disease. Jo Ann Widner, RN, MS, is certified by the American Society for the Alexander Technique and has been teaching the technique since 2006. For more information, call 804-370-3906 or visit JoWidner.com and AMSATOnline.org. See listing, page 39.

Playing Outside Before Lunch Spurs Kids to Eat Healthier

esearchers from Brigham Young University and Cornell University have determined that simply moving recess to precede lunch significantly increases students’ consumption of fruits and vegetables at lunch. The researchers tested first- through sixth-graders from seven schools in Utah for 14 school days. In three schools, recess was switched from after to just before lunch. In the other four schools, recess still followed lunch. Published in the journal Preventative Medicine, research found that when recess was just prior to lunch, students ate 54 percent more fruits and vegetables. Moving recess also resulted in 45 percent more kids eating at least one serving of fruits and vegetables during school-provided lunches. The researchers concluded that results show the benefits of holding recess before lunch and suggest that if more schools did this, there would be significant increases in fruit and vegetable consumption, particularly among students that eat school lunch as part of the National School Lunch Program.

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Scientists Urge Ban on Non-Stick Pan Coatings

new paper published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal warns of the continued health risks of chemicals used for non-stick pan coatings and water repellents on clothing. The chemical is being found in some municipalities’ drinking water. More than 200 scientists signed the statement, which presents the dangers of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals are persistently used as pan coatings, despite more than a decade of research showing associations with liver toxicity, neurological disorders, cancers of different organs and types, and heart conditions. The paper noted that many manufacturers have discontinued longchain PFAS production and substituted shorter-chain PFAS. The scientists caution that these shorter-chain PFAS may not effectively reduce PFAS exposure because more has to be used to achieve the same effectiveness, maintaining PFAS in the environment with exposure levels relatively unchanged. It calls for scientists, governments, chemical manufacturers and consumer product manufacturers to participate in halting all PFAS production.

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Marine Life Drops by Half since 1970 The nonprofit World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London have jointly determined that industrial-scale overfishing, pollution and climate change have killed half of all marine life over the last 40 years. The Living Blue Planet Report cites that species essential to the global food supply are among the hardest hit, partially due to humans catching them faster than they can reproduce. Large swaths of coral reefs, mangroves and sea grasses have also died, further decimating fish populations. Statistics show that the family of fish that includes tuna and mackerel has declined by 75 percent since 1970. The number of species is also declining; a quarter of all shark and ray species face extinction. Half of all coral has already disappeared, and the rest will vanish by 2050 if temperatures continue to rise at current rates. “Coral reefs occupy less than 1 percent of the ocean surface, but they harbor a third of ocean species,” says French biologist Gilles Boeuf. The WWF report argues that protected global ocean area should be tripled by 2020 and fish retailers should source from companies that follow certified best practice standards.

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Amy’s Opens Organic Fast Food Restaurant California now hosts the nation’s first Amy’s Organic Drive-Thru restaurant, in Rohnert Park, with a vegetarian menu sporting veggie burgers, salads and dishes served in both regular and vegan varieties. Ingredients are sustainably grown and GMO-free (no genetically modified ingredients). The company’s signature frozen pizzas have been popular for years in health food and grocery stores nationwide, and now Amy’s first restaurant is serving them hot, with toppings ranging from spinach and diced tomatoes to a choice of mozzarella cheese or vegan “cheeze”. While some other fast food restaurants import almost all of their products from factory farming operations and give nothing back to the community, Amy’s Drive-Thru grows produce sustainably on its own roof. Amy’s Kitchen, a familyowned, privately held organic frozen food company, reportedly pays workers a living wage with health benefits. On the inaugural restaurant’s popularity, Manager Paul Schiefer remarks, “It’s given us a lot of hope that this is a concept that works.” natural awakenings

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Students De-Stress by Petting Dogs At least three universities in England have offered puppy rooms to stressed students. More than 600 students signed up last year in Bristol alone. Gordon Trevett, from the University’s Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health, says, “Every year I see students fretting about their exams, and I thought this would be a great way to ease the stress and take their minds off it. People with dogs have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without a dog, and we know that playing with a dog can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax.” Jo Woods, from the Bristol Students Union, says, “It’s important to do fun and different things to de-stress during exams, and cuddling a puppy is a perfect way to release some endorphins.” Source: BBC

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Eastern Practices Penetrate U.S. Corporate Culture Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini has introduced free yoga and meditation classes for employees of the health insurance giant, and more than 13,000 are participating. On average, they experienced a 28 percent reduction in their stress levels, 20 percent improvement in sleep quality, 19 percent reduction in pain and 62 minutes per week of extra productivity. “We have this groundswell inside the company of people wanting to take the classes,” says Bertolini. “It’s been pretty magical.” He sells the same classes to businesses that contract with Aetna. Google now offers emotional intelligence courses for employees and General Mills has a meditation room in every building on its Minneapolis corporate campus. Even conservative Wall Street firms such as Goldman Sachs are teaching meditation on the job. Some programs, from yoga sessions for factory workers to guided meditations for executives, are intended to improve overall well-being; others to increase focus and productivity. Most aim to make employees more present-minded, less prone to make rash decisions and generally nicer people to work with. More than 21 million individuals now practice yoga nationwide, double the number from a decade ago, and nearly as many meditate, according to the National Institutes of Health. Source: MindfulYogaHealth.com

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athryne Paine, Ph.D., the owner of Richmond Radiant Health, LLC, in Midlothian, offers parents a unique autism recovery program with amazing results. She states, “A child can recover from autism one step at a time. We use a non-pharmaceutical platform based on a program called Nutrigenomics, developed by Dr. Amy Yasko, a recognized expert in biochemistry, molecular biology and treating autism.” Paine notes that studying the metabolic rate is a big factor in initiating autism recovery. “First, there is lab work, where we conduct a gene panel of the major metabolic enzymes that are then interpreted with urine labs to indicate exactly which nutrients are missing in a patient’s metabolic profile. Once the correct supplements are chosen and given in the correct order, significant changes in behavior are observed after just three days,” she says. “We don’t believe that autism is a genetic disorder, but using the genetic panel is a very good guideline in repairing the metabolic rate in those individuals whose autonomic nervous system timing is not functioning properly.” Once the metabolic rate is regenerated, Paine employs other healing modalities that restore the brain’s and heart’s ability to regulate the body on

its own. Thus, reducing the need for the supplements. She explains, “We don’t want to keep the patients on supplements long term. Instead, we use other healing modalities to get the body to run on its own. Some of these include vagus nerve stimulation, tuning fork therapy, Tam Wave and BEMER (Bemer America.com) technology, to name a few. Additionally, the approach re-energizes the electrical meridian pathways through Tong Ren, Rife Frequencies and sound therapy. Most of these therapies are carried out at our medical office, but we have a big facility called Sundrops Sound Health Playroom where we conduct physical and occupational therapy, as well as one-on-one or group exercise and brain training classes.” Paine understands recovery from autism as rebalancing the body’s neurotransmitters, gut microbiome, immune system and methylation. “The goal is to erase the patient’s need for pharmaceuticals and enable their continued progress toward becoming confident wage earners in the future,” she says. “For those with very severe autism and those past puberty, recovery means that we can improve their function well enough to enable a better quality of life and reduce the burden on their families.”

Paine created Richmond Radiant Health after her daughter, Julia, was born autistic. “I felt that her problems were mostly biochemical or neurological,” she says. “I wasn’t content to do Applied Behavior Analysis, which is a common first approach. I looked online and found Nutrigenomics as applied to autism. I had an opportunity to work with the only functional medicine doctor at that time in Richmond that was knowledgeable in this area. His willingness to teach me the method and allow me to work with the raw data resulted in Julia’s rapid recovery.” From there, she worked to help others. “I felt like it was unethical to sit on this information. I have a Ph.D. in chemistry and am widely read in the scientific literature. I have an ability to recognize the larger story behind the line-by-line markers on a test. My interpretations of the data thus far, has resulted in at least some degree of success in 100 percent of my clients, and many have experienced near 100 percent recovery.” Over the last four years, Paine has gone to patients’ homes, developing and adding techniques to assess the high variability of behaviors encountered in proving the program on an individual, case-by-case basis. “Some patients are so sensitive and dysregulated that supplements were not going to work for them right away,” says Paine. “We had to develop the bodywork methods that allowed us to find a pathway in order to get the nutrition in. We found that a high percentage were only going to achieve a partial recovery until we removed the viral load from their bodies, so we needed time to develop those methods, in addition to what Dr. Yasko’s protocol provides. Finally, we had to develop the steps after supplementation to retain the good progress we had made. Our program is doctoraffiliated, and if you would like to have a physician be part of a child’s recovery, that is certainly an option.” Richmond Radiant Health is located at 1901 Huguenot Rd., Ste. 100, in Midlothian. For more information, call 804-379-3427 or visit Richmond RadiantHealth.com. See ads, pages 21 and 39.

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medical system and got nothing,” says Mills. With functional medicine, “In a very short time, they had me feeling nearly 100 percent.”

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y the end of 2014, Trina Mills, of Parker, Arizona, had given up on conventional medicine. She’d been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder 17 years earlier and taken medication ever since without feeling her symptoms of fatigue, muscle aches and stomach problems ever fully subside. She’d visited endocrinologists, gastroenterologists and a half-dozen other specialists, each of which offered a different diagnosis and prescribed a different drug. At one point, she had her gallbladder removed. At another, her doctor suspected she had bleeding in her brain and sent her for a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan. Some thought she was a hypochondriac; others said she was depressed. “I would tell them, ‘I’m just depressed that you can’t figure out why I’m so sick,’” she says.

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Weighing a skeletal 82 pounds, the 54-year-old mother of three finally wrote out a living will and braced for the inevitable. Then she heard of a new Center for Functional Medicine opening at the prestigious, century-old Cleveland Clinic. As the first clinic of its kind to open at an academic medical center, it promised to look at the underlying causes of disease, while focusing on the whole person, rather than isolated symptoms. Intrigued, Mills caught a flight to Ohio and soon was offering up 30 tubes of blood, stool and saliva samples, as well as an exhaustive life history. One year later, thanks to a series of personalized diet and lifestyle changes, she’s 10 pounds heavier and feels better than she has in decades. “I spent a lot of years and money in the traditional

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In the 25 years since nutritional biochemist Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., of Gig Harbor, Washington, coined the term, this science-based, whole-body approach to addressing chronic disease has gained widespread traction. More than 100,000 physicians—60 percent of them medical doctors—have trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine he founded in Washington and New Mexico, and numerous medical schools have added its tenets to their curricula. More naturopaths and chiropractors are also distinguishing themselves with a functional medicine emphasis. “It is not alternative medicine at all,” stresses Bland, whose latest book, The Disease Delusion, details how functional medicine can curb chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, dementia, and heart disease, which constitute 78 percent of U.S. health care costs. “It’s the basis of 21st-century health care,” he says. For most of the 20th century, conventional medicine centered on a singular objective: Arrive at a diagnosis and treat it with drugs or surgery. Then, the alternative medicine movement proffered a toolbox of more natural therapies, including acupuncture, herbs and massage to address these same diagnoses. The 1990s brought integrative medicine, a best-of-both-worlds approach. “While all of the above have merit, they lack the necessary guidance to help practitioners determine which tools work best for which patient,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine. “Alternative therapies and conventional treatments are tools. We need a new map that can teach us how to skillfully use those tools,” maintains Hyman. “That map is functional medicine.” Because one chronic disease such as diabetes can have dozens of underlying causes, or one culprit such as a genetic predisposition or exposure to toxins can lead to multiple chronic conditions, functional medicine focuses on systems, rather than organs, and origins, rather than diseases. “It’s about listening

to the patient’s story in a different way, where the objective is not simply about arriving at a diagnosis,” explains Bland.

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Key to discovering the underlying origins of a health issue are a host of new gene, blood and gut health tests. “They allow us to look under the patient’s ‘metabolic hood’ at the genetic and biochemical factors influencing health,” says Naturopathic Doctor Kara Fitzgerald, who heads up a functional medicine clinic in Newtown, Connecticut. For instance, certain genes influence how a person burns and stores fat. Depending on which variant a patient has, based on a genetic test, they might be guided toward a higheror lower-fat diet. Those genetically prone to difficulty in metabolizing the amino acid homocysteine (an excess of which can raise the risk of heart disease) might be advised to take folic acid supplements. If a patient displays intractable gut problems, rather than simply look for blood or pathogens in the stool, Fitzgerald also looks at the DNA of their gut microbiome, mapping out which strains of good bacteria are present or absent and prescribing prebiotics, probiotics or whole foods to promote a healthful balance. For another patient with thinning hair and aching joints, she might use specialized blood tests to look for micronutrient deficiencies, signs of allergies or certain autoantibodies—proteins produced by the immune system that mistakenly attack one’s own tissues—

that might herald a brewing autoimmune disorder. “Research shows that predictive autoantibodies can show up in the blood 10 or even 20 years before an autoimmune disease such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis makes itself known,” says Fitzgerald, pointing to a seminal review published in 2007 in Scientific American: “If a patient with mild, early-stage symptoms is proactive with diet and lifestyle changes, they may be able to fend it off.” High-tech tests aside, Bland stresses that what’s most important is “a tool that has been largely lost in medicine today: Knowing how to listen to the patient.” In a typical exam, Fitzgerald thoroughly inspects often neglected body parts, including the tongue and fingernails, which can hold important clues to underlying health. She asks about past emotional trauma which might trigger chronic disease, and inquires about what environmental toxins and harmful chemicals both the patient and their birth parents may have been exposed to. One example might be a patient exposed to cigarette smoking in utero having a bias toward an allergic disease. If their parents grew up in a period of famine, they might have inherited a genetic disposition for rapid weight gain. “She spent two-and-a-half hours with me,” in her initial consultation, recalls 52-year-old Lauren Zambrelli, of Long Island, New York, who credits Fitzgerald for helping her tame her multiple sclerosis into remission. “It was like having a sister for a doctor.”

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Functional medicine doctors don’t shy away from prescription drugs when necessary, but they do lean decidedly toward the lower-tech modalities, using dietary supplements, allergen-free diets, exercise, mind-body practices and toxin avoidance as their primary tools. “We basically take out the bad stuff from the body and put in the good stuff,” says Hyman. Maintaining good health is priceless, but without conventional insurance coverage, it can be expensive. While Mills’ doctor visits were covered by insurance (which is rare), she spends roughly $1,000 a month on supplements to address her diagnosed leaky gut syndrome, nutrient deficiencies and mercury poisoning. Zambrelli has paid thousands out of her own pocket, too. Some people worry that, like most conventional physicians, some functional medicine practitioners place too much emphasis on expensive tests and too little on the most crucial and affordable remedy—self-care. “Functional medicine as a concept is an important step forward,” says integrative medicine pioneer Dr. James Gordon, founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. “However, some practitioners do a lot of tests and prescribe a lot of supplements and work on cleaning out the gut, but neglect the psychological, spiritual and social issues. That concerns me.” Bland and Hyman concede that some practitioners overtest, but say that will fade over time as they learn to better discriminate which ones are useful for specific patients. Several efforts also are underway to get more functional medicine providers and the acupuncturists, massage therapists and nutritionists they work with covered under the Affordable Care Act, which expressly emphasizes a need for more preventive medicine. Viewing the big picture, Bland believes that functional medicine is just what the country needs to save on exploding healthcare costs. Rather than spending dollars on extraordinary measures to save heart attack victims or diabetics in emergencies, we can prevent such dire situations by identifying underlying problems sooner and halting their progression. In the meantime, some patients are finding priceless relief. “Am I poorer right now? Yes,” says Mills. “Am I healthier? Way. It’s been so worth it.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO, who specializes in health care. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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et parents have many criteria to consider when choosing a healthcare provider for their prized pet, and among the most vital is trying to find a doctor that uses holistic therapies, because the advantages are many. Wellness care is more than vaccines. While many conventional vets consider giving vaccines and flea medications to all of their patients to be their best form of wellness care, holistic vets know these aren’t always necessary and can potentially be harmful. Instead, true wellness care involves careful consideration of proper diet, blood titer testing instead of vaccines, natural parasite control when appropriate and a heavy dose of

diagnostic testing (blood, urine, fecal) to monitor organ function, check for parasites, screen for disorders of the urogenital system, liver and pancreas and early screening for cancer and other inflammatory conditions. There’s also a full physical check for common diseases like dental and heart disease and tumors. Individualized prescriptions for a proper diet and supplements to maintain health are big reasons many owners prefer a holistic vet. Natural treatments include disease prevention. Many pets treated via a more natural approach have an easier experience with occasional illness than those that don’t enjoy this specialized care. Natural therapies can quickly restore an ill pet to his homeostatic balance without the side effects often associated with multiple drug doses. A team approach is expected. A holistic practice is a team effort, and the family doctor will suggest options for care, helping an owner decide on the best therapies for each pet. A fuller range of options is available. While holistic vets prefer a more natural approach, they know that if necessary, conventional therapies can sometimes be an appropriate complement if they follow holistic principles, which means infrequent use of low-dose medications and only when absolutely needed. In general, most conditions can be treated successfully without drug therapy, extending the health and life of the patient and reducing medical costs. Gentler anesthesia means quicker recovery. A naturally balanced and gentler approach means less drugging if anesthesia becomes necessary, close monitoring of an anesthetized pet, a smooth and quick recovery for prompt discharge from the hospital and natural forms of follow-up treatment to control post-operative pain and inflammation. New hope rises for the hopeless. Many pets are brought to holistic doctors after conventional care has failed to help them. Some have been turned away by practitioners of conventional medicine because their cases are diagnosed as “hopeless”. Holistic vets and pet parents alike experience considerable satisfaction in helping to give a joyful pet a whole new lease on life. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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hile we all know that it is important to employ conscious care-giving when it comes to our fellow humans, it can take a little digging when it comes to our pets. At Betty Baugh’s Animal Clinic, they offer a holistic approach to treatment and believe the best veterinary care for animals is ongoing attention to good, healthy nutrition. “Nutrition is the most important thing we can do for our dogs and cats,” says Dr. Betty Baugh Harrison, lead veterinarian. “Just like humans, it is the best preventive care. It’s something we have control over.” It may surprise some people to know that feeding pets people food is not taboo. According to Harrison, the best thing we can do for our animals is cook for them, and pet meals can be prepared in a crock pot. From making broths from chicken stock to softening vegetables like sweet potatoes, many of the prepared but unprocessed foods eaten by humans can be fed to pets. When advising on the healthiest food options for dogs and cats, Harrison says prepared food is first, with canned food second and high-quality dry food third. Even when treating sick or injured animals, she looks at diet as a key factor in restoring health. Conscious pet care is more than food and veterinary practices. Linda Anson owns PetCareRVA, a pet- and house-sitting service that provides holistic care for naturally happy pets. “Conscious pet care is about being fully aware of the pet’s personality, likes, dislikes, needs and fears during each visit and being conscious of the relationship,” she says. “I delight in getting to know each one as a special personality. The result is optimal health and happiness for all parties when pet parents need to be away.” Betty Baugh’s Animal Clinic, 5322 Patterson Ave., Richmond, 804-288-7387, BettyBaughsAnimalClinic.com. PetCareRVA, 804-337-5197, PetCareRVA. com. See ads, this page and page 12.

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The Power of Conscious Dance Creative Movement Connects Body, Mind and Spirit by Gail Condrick

A growing tribe of movers and shakers are discovering and unleashing their power in conscious dance, a combination of moving meditation, soul-stirring music, self-expression and sweat.

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ost are familiar with the performance or competitive dance world of learned steps. Conscious dance is a non-competitive, body-based way of raising consciousness. There’s no wrong way to move and your shape and measurements don’t matter,” says Mark Metz, of Berkley, California, founder and executive director of the Dance First Association (DFA) and publisher of the Conscious Dancer Magazine and UpShift Guide. The group identifies more than 100 forms of conscious dance, ranging from ecstatic dance to somatic movement therapy. Commonalities include body awareness, barefoot movement, inspir-

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ing global music and minimal structure facilitated by leaders. With 1,000 DFA studio locations, many are finding the power of conscious dance suits their search for movement with purpose beyond improved fitness as it’s practiced in drug- and alcohol-free club-style events and ecstatic dance experiences, as well as dance fitness programs. “It’s about honoring body intelligence and paying attention to the body and mind-body connection,” says Metz. “The modalities mentioned most often are 5Rhythms, Soul Motion, Open Floor, JourneyDance, and the Nia Technique,” says Metz. A brief

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In St. Petersburg, Florida, 22 women have gathered to seek the bliss promised by 5Rhythms, one of the original conscious dance forms, founded by the late Gabrielle Roth. “Find your flow. Feel your connection to the Earth through your feet and release your head,” guides facilitator Amber Ryan, of New York City, who travels the world for dance sessions. “Use your body as a gateway into the now.” For two hours, dancers move freely and individually, swaying, sensing and interacting in an experience called “the wave”, intended to move energy through the body, release emotions and heal the psyche. It’s based on Roth’s premise that, “Each of us is a moving center, a space of divine mystery. Though we spend most of our time on the surface in daily ordinary existence, most of us hunger to connect to this space within, to break through to bliss, to be swept into something bigger.”

JourneyDance Toni Bergins, from the Massachusetts Berkshires, is a frequent presenter at the Kripalu Center and Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. After years of studying and teaching movement, drama, creative visualization and gestalt techniques, she combined them in creating JourneyDance. More than 400 trained facilitators now offer it in 60- or 90-minute classes worldwide based on the philosophy, “Move into a new story!” Every class includes

Connecting “within” through free and inspired body movement is the power of conscious dance.

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visualization, creative movement, affirmations and evocative music, all working together to release emotions and connect with spirit. “You learn to love your body, expand your emotional intelligence, clear your mind and connect with your inner source,” explains Bergins. “You express yourself, infuse life with creativity and connect with a dancing community.” Participants engage in a ritual journey of physical transformation, cleansing the body through breath, sweat and expression. In this safe space, “Dancers discover their power and personal heart medicine, their true essence,” says Bergins.

Nia Technique For those that prefer more structure, the Nia Technique is the original barefoot mind-body-spirit fitness practice, activating sensation and awareness in a workout adaptable for everybody. More than 2,600 instructors in 51 countries offer 60-minute classes where enthusiasts move the way the body is built to move, reaping cardiovascular fitness and therapeutic benefits while having joyful fun. Dancers, guided by instructor’s moves, feel the rhythm of the music and ground themselves in spirit, equipping themselves to take the selfhealing experience into everyday life. “Nia has always blended form and freedom,” says Debbie Rosas, of Portland, Oregon, co-founder and creator of the technique. “We are now introducing new FreeDance classes to bring what we have learned through Nia to embody consciousness in new ways, conditioning the whole body and nervous system. It’s an invitation to move in free, unbound, unstructured ways to offset the tendency we have to move less as we age.” Dancers move to music designed to animate each chakra through an eight-stage process via a Nia DJ. They’re guided to listen to body feedback through sensation, release emotions and relish being in the present moment. “Regardless of how you act, dress or think, the way you feel inside reveals the most accurate truth of oneself and this is reflected in dance,” says Rosas. “Moving without interference allows your unconscious creative self to shine. You can connect to the sacred artist within; the one that holds a palette with endless colors, shapes and possibilities.” She sees life as ultimately a free-style dance into the self that supports a philosophy of “Love your body, love your life”. “Dance is in everyone’s family tree, a universal message,” says Metz. “In conscious dance, you disconnect from gadgets and reconnect with yourself and others around you. People need that.” Gail Condrick is a Nia faculty member,retreat leader and archetypal soul coach in Sarasota, FL. Connect at Gaela Visions.com.

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SUPER SOUPS New Twists on Old Favorites Heal, Nourish and Soothe by Judith Fertig

inter season soups on chilly days can warm us, both body and soul. Whatever our food preferences or time constraints, some new twists on traditional favorites will satisfy everyone’s taste buds—with an accent on healthy pleasure. Here’s where to start. Reinventing the past. From her Colorado mountain home, Jenny McGruther, author of The Nourished Kitchen, celebrates the wisdom of traditional foodways, making nutrientdense, healing soup broth from bones, water, vegetables and seasonings. McGruther’s twist is to make it in a six-quart slow cooker. Once her family has dined on organic roast or rotisserie chicken, she simmers the bones with purified water, a bay leaf or two, a few whole peppercorns and a few chopped organic vegetables like onion, carrot and celery

on the low setting for 24 hours. Then she ladles the broth through a coffee strainer into another container, refreshes the slow cooker with more water and simmers the bones and seasonings for another 24 hours. Eventually, the broth will have less flavor and color, and that’s when McGruther starts all over again. “I call this perpetual soup,” she says. She blogs at NourishedKitchen.com. Slowing it down. With homemade broth on hand, it’s easy to make the Italian winter staple of Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup. Cookbook authors and slow cooker experts Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss, from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, love to make this when they’re working on a cookbook deadline. They simply use what they have in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry. “With a soup like this you can always substitute one vegetable for

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another, adjusting the recipe to what you enjoy and have on hand,” advises Moore. The pair blogs at PluggedInto Cooking.com. Speeding it up. Sometimes, we need a single serving of homemade soup fast. Award-winning recipe developer and cookbook author Camilla Saulsbury, of Nacogdoches, Texas, whips up a Pumpkin Sage Soup that can simmer in a saucepan within minutes, ready to be enjoyed in a mug. Saulsbury uses organic canned pumpkin, full of vitamins, which can vary in sweetness. “If needed,” she suggests, “add a drizzle of maple syrup to enhance the flavor of the soup.” Making “bisque” in a high-speed blender. Karen Adler is an avid grower of organic tomatoes in her Kansas City garden. When the seasonal harvest comes to an end, Adler grills or oven roasts the tomatoes, along with organic peppers and onions, and then freezes them, ready to make Roasted Tomato Bisque any time of the year. “My secret to a light bisque without using cream is to blend all the roasted vegetables together with a high-speed blender to give it body. A swirl of extra-virgin olive oil at the end finishes ensuring the satisfying flavor,” she says. Going cold. Douglas McNish, head chef at Toronto’s raw and vegan restaurant Raw Aura, serves a popular Lemon, Cucumber and Dill Soup, which is easy to make in a food processor. “This soup is amazing this time of year, when most of our diets may be lacking in healthy fats and trace minerals,” says McNish. Warming up. Two cookbook authors teamed up across many miles to write 300 Sensational Soups. Meredith Deeds lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while Carla Snyder resides in Cleveland, Ohio. They’ve mutually discovered the naturally warming properties of curry powder in Curried Coconut Chickpea Soup. Snyder observes, “A good soup nourishes the heart, as well as the stomach, spreading a feeling of satisfaction and contentment.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

SOUP’S ON! Tasty Recipes for Winter Meals with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish if desired with additional minced basil. Adapted from PluggedIntoCooking.com, by Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss

Pumpkin Sage Soup Yields: 1 serving

Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup Yields: 6 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup frozen, cut green beans 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz, BPA-free) diced tomatoes, with liquid 4 cups bone broth or 1 carton (32 oz) vegetable broth 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 /8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 1 can (15 oz, BPA-free) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 Tbsp minced fresh basil, plus additional for garnish Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onions, carrot and celery and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in the green beans and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Heat, covered, until boiling, and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in broccoli, cannellini beans and minced basil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are as tender as desired. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle

¾ cup ready-to-use chicken or vegetable broth 2 /3 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling) ¼ tsp dried rubbed sage 3 Tbsp half-and-half, whole milk or coconut creamer Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a saucepan, bring the broth, pumpkin and sage to a simmer over medium-high heat. In the mug, stir broth, pumpkin and sage until blended. Stir in cream and heat for 1 minute more. Season it to taste with salt and pepper before pouring into a mug. Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds. Adapted from 250 Best Meals in a Mug, by Camilla V. Saulsbury

Roasted Tomato Bisque Yields: 8 servings 4 large beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced 2 Tbsp plus ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp hot pepper sauce Bone broth or vegetable broth, if necessary Add fine dry or gluten-free bread crumbs and sliced green onion for garnish Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange the tomatoes, bell peppers and onion on the baking sheets and drizzle with the two tablespoons of olive oil. Roast for 30 minutes or until soft and browned at the edges. Transfer to a Vitamix or similar blender. Add the remaining half-cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and hot pepper sauce and blend until smooth. Add a little bone broth or vegetable broth if the soup is too thick. Serve each bowl with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs and thinly sliced green onion. Adapted from The Gardener and the Grill, by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 Divine Popcorn – 2-6pm. Survey a movie w/spiritual & philosophical subtexts. The movie begins w/a series of clues as to the themes to be watched for in the film & will end w/ a discussion. Jesse Rabinowitz, PhD. Donation. Chrysalis Gathering Space, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 Free Intro to X-Gentle Yoga – 4-5pm. Combines chair yoga w/yoga on the mat. Designed for ppl w/ some physical limitations. Benefits = relaxation, flexibility, balance, strength, peace. Limited space. Nora Pozzi, ERYT500, PRYT. Wellness Village, 1404 Starling Dr. Pre-register: Nora@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com.

wks, $17/drop-in. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. Byrd Park area. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com. Primordial Qigong Form – 5:30-7pm (1/7-2/4). Also called Tai Chi for Enlightenment. Joyful, freeflowing. Encompasses Wuji, Bagua, Yin/Yang & Torus concepts. Joy Black. $129. Richmond Natural Medicine, 2201 W Broad St, Ste 107. Register: 804977-2634. GoodEnergyForLife.net. Detox Your Life: Body, Mind, and Spirit – 6:308:30pm (1/7, 1/14, 1/21). Sage Crossings, 1727 W Main St. 804-677-4539. SageCrossings.com for details and registration.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8

Free Intro to Guided Mindful Meditation – 5:306:15pm. All levels. Basic instruc & awareness practice. Small class. Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. Wellness Village, 1404 Starling Dr. Preregister: Nora@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com.

Movie Screening: Vitality – 7-8pm. Experts discuss how to optimize vitality. Simple solutions are offered. Dr. Sherron Marquina. Free movie w/ healthy snacks. Health InSyncs, 9210 Forest Hill Ave, Ste B-3. Register: 804-377-2222. HealthInSyncs.com.

Free Intro to Mindfulness Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. Integral yoga for students w/some experience. Postures, breathing exercises, yoga nidra & meditation. Small class. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. Wellness Village, 1404 Starling Dr. Pre-register: Nora@ YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 X-Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. See 1/6 listing. Limited space. Nora Pozzi, ERYT500, PRYT. $105/7

Twist and Nourish Workshop – 2-5pm. Learn the benefits of yoga & meditation thru poses that strengthen & detoxify organs. Presentations on food as medicine & eating for nourishment. Sonja Stoekli, ERYT500/Kelly Nentwich, CHC, AACP. $45 ($40 w/ a friend). Spiritual Flow Yoga Studio, 13354 Midlo Tnpk, Ste 201. Register: Info@Spiritual FlowYogaStudio.com or GuerrillaWellness123@ gmail.com. Mindfulness Meditation Family Yoga Class – 3:30-4:30pm (1/10-3/6). Ideal for kids ages 4 - 9 & their parents. Lydia Nitya Griffith. $160/8 wks, $25/ drop-in (price includes up to 4 family mbrs). Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd (behind Temple BethEl on Grove Ave). 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com. Integral Yoga Hatha Class – 4:45-6pm. Teens & adults welcome. Lydia Nitya Griffith. $104/8 wks, $15/drop-in. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd (behind Temple Beth-El on Grove Ave). 804-3421061. YogaHelps.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 11 Continuing Yoga – 6-7:30pm (1/11-2/29). Integral yoga for students w/some experience. Postures, breathing exercises, yoga nidra & meditation. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $91/7 wks, $15/drop-

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Intro to Ashtanga 7-Week Series – 7:15-8:30pm. Learn philosophy, breath (pranayama), sun salutations, standing sequence & some seated poses (asanas). Kyra Haigh. $112. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St (next to Byrd Theatre). Ashtanga YogaRichmond.com. Beginners/Mixed Level Yoga – 7:45-9pm (1/112/29). Gentle intro to yoga. Postures, breathing exercises, yoga nidra (15-min deep relaxation) & meditation. All levels. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $91/7 wks, $15/drop-in. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd (behind Temple Beth-El on Grove Ave). 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.

Intro to Mysore + 8 Intro to Mysore Classes – 5-7pm. Intro to what Mysore-style yoga is & how it works. $125. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W. Cary St. (next to Byrd Theatre). AshtangaYoga Richmond.com. 3 Steps to Overcome Emotional Eating – 6-7pm. Emotional eating leads to weight gain & poor health. Learn what causes emotional eating & what is needed to cope w/out using food. Cost incl 45-min private emotional eating clarity session. Pamela Biasca Losada, AADP. $35. 1520 Huguenot Rd, Ste 113, Midlo. Register: 509-230-7593.

in. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd (behind Temple Beth-El on Grove Ave). 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.

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Intro to B.A.N.K. – 1-2:30pm. A personality system that shows 4 personality types according to the way people think & make their buying decisions. Improve your customer service & communication skills. Julie Moon. $20. Ellwood Thompson’s/Beet Café, 4 N Thompson St. Register: Julie.Healthycores@ gmail.com, 804-678-8520. Continuing/Mixed Level Yoga – 4:45-6pm (1/122/23). See 1/11 listing. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $91/7 wks, $15/drop-in. Integral Yoga Ctr, 213 Roseneath Rd (behind Temple Beth-El on Grove Ave). 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com. Body Image & Weight Loss Series for Women – 6:30-8:30pm (1/12-2/2). Sage Crossings, 1727 W Main St. 804-677-4539. SageCrossings.com for details & registration.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 Intro to B.A.N.K. – 1-2:30pm. See 1/12 listing. Julie Moon. $20. Martin’s Grocery Store Community Rm, 11361 Midlo Tnpk. Register: Julie. Healthycores@gmail.com, 804-678-8520. X-Gentle Yoga – 4-5pm (1/13-2/24). See 1/6 listing. Limited space. Nora Pozzi, ERYT500, PRYT. $126/7wks, $18/drop-in. Wellness Village, 1404 Starling Dr. Pre-register: Nora@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Guided Mindful Meditation – 5:30-6:15pm (1/132/24). See 1/6 listing. Small class. Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $84/7wks, $12/drop-in. Wellness Village, 1404 Starling Dr. Pre-register: Nora@YogaHelps.com. YogaHelps.com. Mindfulness Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm (1/13-2/24). See 1/6 listing. Small class. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $126/7wks, $18/drop-in. Wellness Village, 1404 Starling Dr. Pre-register: Nora@YogaHelps. com. YogaHelps.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 Basic Meditation – (1/15-1/17). Explore how & why meditation reduces stress, as well as the spiritual, emotional & psychological benefits. Revs. Paraman/Lakshmi Barsel, PhD. $225. Add accom. Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org. Free Acupuncture Class – 4-5pm. Learn how acupuncture helps w/chronic pain, acute pain, fertility, insomnia & inflammation. River City Community Acupuncture, 1906 N Hamilton St, Ste E. Register: Info@RiverCityAcu.com.

$35. 1520 Huguenot Rd, Ste 113, Midlo. Register: 509-230-7593.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 Richmond IONS (Inst of Noetic Science) – 10am-12pm. 20th Anniversary Celebration! Guest Speaker: Founder, Apollo Astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell (via Skype). Followed by talk on “The New Millennium and the Cosmic Human.” Anna Hristova, MD. Potluck lunch. Free. River Rd Baptist, 8000 River Rd. Contact Donna at 804-690-3310.

An Evening With Your Angels – 6:30-8:30pm. You are receiving hunches & impressions from your personal team of angels every day; it’s time to pay more attention! Melissa Kitto, The Angel Guidance Coach. $30. Alchemists, Stony Pt Fashion Park, 9200 Stony Pt Pkwy. 804-320-9200. Alchemists BooksAndGifts.com/Events.

Qigong Class: Water-Wood-Fire-Earth-Metal – 10am-2pm. Understand how the elements interact & affect our health & happiness. Learn ways to balance elemental energies in the body, mind & spirit. Bring a bag lunch. Joy Black. $65. Good Energy for Life, 555 Southlake Blvd, Ste C-2. Register: 804-9717135. GoodEnergyForLife.com. TarotRVA Readers’ Salon – 1-4pm. Deepen personal study of the tarot while sharpening your reading technique. All experience levels welcome. $35 online. Space lim. 8401 Patterson Ave, Ste 204. 804-513-7166. TarotRVA.com. Aromatouch Training – 1-7pm. Wonder how to incorporate essential oils in an impactful way? Learn dōTERRA’s Aromatouch Technique. Lisa Cusano. $149 incl oils used in technique. Balance Within Therapies, 2567 Homeview Dr. Info & RSVP: EarthEssentialsRVA@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 Community Acupuncture, Qigong, and Meditation – 9-9:45am (Qigong & Meditation), 10am12pm (Comm Acupuncture). Stretching, breathing exercises combined w/ movements followed by meditation. Schibner will also perform Auricular Acupuncture (the NADA protocol); 5 points located on the ear which affect all areas of your being. Joseph L. Schibner IV. Free (donations accepted). American Institute of Healing Therapies, 10960 Three Chopt Rd, Ste A. 804-290-0980. AIHTVA.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 18 Mental Stimulation: Courses for Seniors – 8-wk morning classes on Memoir Writing, Short Stories, Eminent Victorians, Works of C.S. Lewis, Opera, Special Topics in History & Politics, French and German, followed by weekly lunch speakers on a variety of topics. Open University of The Shepherd’s Center. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Pkwy. 804-355-7282. TSCOR.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 What is Purification? – 6-7:30pm. Attend a free dinner & workshop to learn about a 21-day Purification Program that will kick start a healthy new you! Dinner at 6pm, presentation at 6:30pm. RSVP: 804-559-6818, Info@HealthLinkVA.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 Mindful Self-Compassion 8-wk Series – 12-2pm. Focused on strengthening 3 core competencies: self-kindness, a sense of common humanity & mindfulness thru practical exercises & teachings. Susan Brock Wilkes, PhD. $150 mbrs/$170 nonmbrs. Chrysalis Gathering Space, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org. Nourishing the Mind: 4-wk Series for Seniors – Brown bag lunch at noon, followed by speaker at 12:30pm. “ISIS: Regional or Global Threat?”, Prof. Stephen Long; “Wisdom of Clare’s Kitchen”, Clare

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 Yogic Science to Break Habits and Addictive Behavior – (1/29–1/31). Study the yogic science & rehab techniques to counter the effects of addictions or debilitating behaviors. Incl Kundalini Yoga, breathing exercises, meditation, nutrition & detox recipes. Mukta Kaur Khalsa. $240. Add accom. Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org. Osdene Shapiro; “Imperfect Past: History in a New Light”, Dr. Charles Bryan; “Science Museum in 2016: Building for the Future”, Kinsey Peeler. Open University of The Shepherd’s Ctr of Richmond. St. Mary Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Rd. Info: 804355-7282 or TSCOR.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 Nourishing Body and Mind: Courses for Seniors – 8-wk classes on Gentle Yoga, Feldenkrais, Current Controversies, Genealogy, Literary Friendships, Women of the Bible, Three Musicals Based on Literary Works, Survey of Western Art, French, Spanish, Latin, Japanese and German, followed by weekly luncheon speakers on a variety of topics. Open University of The Shepherd’s Ctr of Richmond. First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary St. Info: 804-3557282 or TSCOR.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 Restored Total Body Active Seminars – 1-2pm (Better Posture Session), 2:30-3:30pm (Spine & Ribs Session). Learn how to determine pain sources & how to alleviate symptoms. Jennifer Hays, MPT/ Kim Leibowitz, E-RYT 500. $30/session or $50/ both. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. Info@Glenmore Yoga.com. Divine Popcorn – 2-6pm. See 1/3 listing. Jesse Rabinowitz, PhD. Donation. Chrysalis Gathering Space, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. Chrysalis Institute.org. Free VortexHealing Talk & Group Healing – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn more about powerful form of energy work designed to transform the roots of emotional consciousness, heal the physical body & awaken spirit w/in the heart. Kathy Surles. Free. Alchemists, Stony Pt Fashion Park, 9200 Stony Pt Pkwy. 302-983-3359. MountainBirdHealing.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 Intro to B.A.N.K. – 4-5:30pm. See 1/12 listing. Julie Moon. $20. Martin’s Grocery Store Community Rm, 11361 Midlo Tnpk. Register: Julie. Healthycores@gmail.com, 804-678-8520.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 3 Steps to Overcome Emotional Eating – 6-7pm. See 1/5 listing. Cost incl 45-min private emotional eating clarity session. Pamela Biasca Losada, AADP.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 Opening to a New You Yoga Workshop – 1-3pm. Learn how to rest in poses that will open you to your essential nature of steadfast calm & ease. $45. Deborah Woodward, Cert Svaroopa Yoga Instructor, 750 hrs. Unity of Richmond, 800 Blanton Ave. 804-338-1105. Deborah@EasyInYourBones.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Pranayama: The Next Frontier – (2/5–2/7). Reduce your stress, bolster your ability to focus, gain confidence & even lose weight w/breathing practices (pranayama). Rev. Vidya Vonne. $235. Add accom. Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Mom & Baby Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Caregivers & babies can interact & bond while doing fun yoga exercises to strengthen baby’s physical & sensory development. Wendy Chu, MSW, RYT-200, RCYT95. $20. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. Info@ GlenmoreYoga.com. AIHT Open House – 2:30-5pm. Visit The American Institute of Healing Therapies, Inc. & speak w/instructors about the 600-hr Massage Program & 200hr Yoga Teacher Training Program. 10960 Three Chopt Rd, Ste A. 804-290-0980. AIHTVA.com The Lotus School of Esthetics Open House – 2:305pm. Visit the facility & speak w/instructors about the Basic & Master Esthetics Program. 10960 Three Chopt Rd, Ste A. 804-562-2997. LotusVA.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Intro to Mysore + 8 Intro to Mysore Classes – 11:30am-12:30pm. See 1/3 listing. $125. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W. Cary St. (next to Byrd Theatre). AshtangaYogaRichmond.com. Divine Popcorn – 2-6pm. See 1/3 listing. Jesse Rabinowitz, PhD. Donation. Chrysalis Gathering Space, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. Chrysalis Institute.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 3 Steps to Overcome Emotional Eating – 6-7pm. See 1/5 listing. Cost incl 45-min private emotional eating clarity session. Pamela Biasca Losada, AADP. $35. Health InSyncs, 9210 Forest Hill Ave, Ste B-3. Register: 509-230-7593.

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Andrea Shipley, CMT/Stacey Clark. $1525 (inclu meals, lodging, ground transport, yoga, ceremony). Contact Andrea: ExploreSoul@gmail.com, 804404-5593. Soul-Explorations.com.

Tim Feldman Workshop – 2/12-14. Weekend filled w/ Led Primary, Mysore, Pranayama, workshops on Backbending, Inversions, Headstands, Arm Balances and Injury & Pain. $220 by 1/16, $260 after. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St (next to Byrd Theatre). AshtangaYogaRichmond.com. Basic VortexHealing Training – 2/12-16. VortexHealing transforms the roots of emotional consciousness, heals the physical body & awakens spirit w/in the heart. Lorraine Goldbloom. $640 (discount to register 1 mo in advance). Balance Within Therapies, 2567 Homeview Dr. Register w/ Hilary: 212-860-0418. VortexHealingVirginia.com. Movie Screening: Bought – 7-8:30pm. How health policies are being influenced by scientific “studies” designed to increase industrial sales. Dr. Sherron Marquina. Free movie w/healthy snacks. Health InSyncs, 9210 Forest Hill Ave, Ste B-3. Register: 804-377-2222. HealthInSyncs.com. The Spirituality of Food: Eating as Spiritual Practice – 7-9pm. Explore how modern culture views food, rediscover what it means to truly nourish oneself & reintroduce the sacredness of eating. Keya Williams. $10/mbrs, $20/non-mbrs. Chrysalis Gathering Space, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Total Nourishment – 10am-12pm. Nourishing your body, mind & spirit is much more than good nutrition, good friends & good food. Discover how to provide multiple dimensions of self-care & nurture. Dr. Sherron Marquina, DC. $40. Health InSyncs, 9210 Forest Hill Ave, Ste B-3. RSVP: 804-377-2222 or 509-230-7593. HealthInSyncs.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Community Acupuncture, Qi gong, and Meditation – 9-9:45am (Qigong & Meditation), 10am12pm (Comm Acupunture). See 1/17 listing. Joseph L. Schibner IV. Free (donations accepted). American Institute of Healing Therapies, 10960 Three Chopt Rd, Ste A. 804-290-0980. AIHTVA.com. Partner Yoga – 4-5:30pm. Make Valentine’s Day extra special by practicing yoga w/a partner. Randi Weiss/Kim Leibowitz. $25/person or $45/two. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. Info@GlenmoreYoga.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 TarotRVA Readers’ Lab – 6-7:30pm. Exchange tarot readings in a community of open-minded

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individuals while improving technique & accuracy. $10 online. Space lim. 8401 Patterson Ave, Ste 204. 804-513-7166. TarotRVA.com. Five Love Languages Relationship Series – 6:308:30pm (2/16-3/1). Sage Crossings, 1727 W Main St. 804-677-4539. SageCrossings.com for details & registration.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Is Your Thyroid to Blame? (1 of 2) – 6-7:30pm. In-depth exploration of thyroid function, supporting thyroid health & thyroid testing. Why those “normal” results may not be telling the whole story. Dr. Sherron Marquina, DC. $55 for both sessions (2/18, 3/3). Health InSyncs, 9210 Forest Hill Ave, Ste B-3. RSVP: 804-377-2222 or 509-230-7593. HealthInSyncs.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Listening to Our Innate Wisdom – (2/19–2/21). Alignment, Joint Freeing Series & Yoga. Learn techniques to prevent illness and injury. Heidi Dhivya Berthoud, CMT, CYT. $235. Add accom. Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org. Free Acupuncture Class – 4-5pm. See 1/15 listing. River City Community Acupuncture, 1906 N Hamilton St, Ste E. Register: Info@RiverCityAcu.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Richmond IONS (Inst of Noetic Science) – 10am12pm. “Sounds of Water”. Reflections on soul, ego & our place w/in the web of life. Author Joshua Linden. Potluck lunch. Free. River Rd Baptist, 8000 River Rd. Contact Donna at 804-690-3310.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Nicaragua Retreat – 2/21-28. Yoga, meditation, surf & self-exploration w/The Soul Explorations Travel Tribe. Daily meditations & soul exploration gatherings plus opt life coaching & bodywork.

Intro. To Tao Yin Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Tao Yin Yoga emphasizes the breath, activates body’s meridians & the entire spine to create flexibility & strength. Incorporates the Taoist Five Elements, guided meditation & mind/body connections. Joy Black. $25. Good Energy for Life, 555 Southlake Blvd, Ste C-2. Register: 804-971-7135. GoodEnergyForLife.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Better Balance, Less Stress – (2/26–2/28). Learn to deal w/stress & performance anxiety as they arise & to adapt calming yoga practices for everyday life. Sw. Vidyananda. $225. Add accom. Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org. Intro. To Tao Yin Yoga – 11am-12:30pm or 5-6:30pm. See 2/25 listing. Joy Black. $25. Good Energy for Life, 555 Southlake Blvd, Ste C-2. Register: 804-971-7135. GoodEnergyForLife.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 The 4 Stages of Tissue Healing – 8:30am-5:30pm. Laser therapy seminar for doctors & practitioners. Learn the principles & procedures for getting exceptional clinical results for your patients. Understand how to optimize treatments for tissue healing & pain relief. 8 CEUs for DCs. Dr. Nelson Marquina. $210 if registered by 1/30/16, $235 after. Health InSyncs, 9210 Forest Hill Ave, Ste B-3. RSVP: 804-377-2222 or 509-230-7593. HealthInSyncs.com. Usui Reiki Level I and II Class – 2/27 (9am-5pm) & 2/28 (2-5pm). An intense workshop that results in Certification as a Reiki I & II practitioner. Pamela Heavner. $250 incl both attunements, workbook & cert. Healing Connections, 9291 Laurel Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. 804-559-7990. Healing-Connections. MassageTherapy.com. Intro. To Tao Yin Yoga – 1-2:30pm. See 2/25 listing. Joy Black. $25. Good Energy for Life, 555 Southlake Blvd, Ste C-2. Register: 804-971-7135. GoodEnergyForLife.com.

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Cancer Caregiver Support Group – 1st, 2-3pm. Cancer Resource Ctr, MOB 1, Mem Reg Med Ctr, 8260 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville. Free. Info: Ann Petersen, 804-764-7201/Whitney Burton, 804-8281066. BonSecours.com/CancerSurvivorship.

Svaroopa Yoga, Embodyment Yoga Therapy – Gentle approach to release internal tensions, improve flexibility & ease in movement & build strength/stamina. Experience profound changes in your body w/out forcing or straining. Call for times. Anita Snellings, CSBT, CEYT, CHTP. Peaceful BodyYoga.com. 804-356-7477.

Cancer Caregiver Support Group – 2nd & 4th, 3:30-5pm. Cancer Resource Ctr, MOB 1, Mem Reg Med Ctr, 8260 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville. Free. Info: Ann Petersen, 804-764-7201. BonSecours.com/ CancerSurvivorship.

Overeaters Anonymous – 13 wkly mtgs. Is food a problem for you? No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins, no diets. 804-933-0480. RichmondOA.com. Falun Gong Exercise Practice – 9am. Free. Deep Run Park, Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-747-1215. Richmond Zen – Meditation: 9-10:20am. Study Group: 10:30-11:30am. Meditation instruction avail. 3411 Grove Ave. 804-366-5546. RichmondZen.org. Ashtanga Basics – 10:45am. Ongoing beginners class to learn foundations of the Primary Series. $16 or class pkg. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W. Cary St. (next to Byrd Theatre). AshtangaYoga Richmond.com. Ayurveda Yoga/Lecture – 11am-12:30pm. Visit AIHTVA.com for class descrip. $15/class. American Inst of Healing Therapies, 10960 Three Chopt Rd, Ste A. 804-290-0980. Richmond Lotus Sangha – 1-2pm. Mindfulness Meditation group in tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Sitting, walking meditation, discussion. McKenzie Casad. Free. 1312 W Main St. 757-553-2780. McKenzie.Sangha@gmail.com. Prenatal Yoga – 3:30pm. Prepare body & mind for the birth of your child. Kyra Haigh. $112/8wks. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St (next to Byrd Theatre). AshtangaYogaRichmond.com. Breast Cancer Support Meeting – 3rd, 4:30pm. Sisters Network Breast Cancer Survivors. SNCVA House, 105 E Clay St. 804-447-4027. Mysore-Style Ashtanga – 5-7pm. Learn to build individualized practice developed & overseen by the teacher. Pre-req: Intro to Mysore Wkshop. Class pkgs & memberships avail. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W. Cary St. (next to Byrd Theatre). AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

monday Svaroopa Yoga – 9-10:30am & 6:30-8pm. Deeply restorative yoga classes for Beg/Contininuing levels. Deborah Woodward, RYT, CSYT700. $116/8wks; $16/drop-in. 800 Blanton Ave. 804-338-1105 or Art1Am@verizon.net. Tai Chi – Beg: 10am; Intermed: 11am. Yang 24 Form & Sun 31 Form taught in each class. Sun 31 = restorative form to help alleviate probs assoc w/ arthritis, diabetes, ortho concerns/rehab & other physical challenges. Jenny Barone. $10. First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Ave. 804-382-8103 or 804355-8637. Burgess@fbcrichmond.org.

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Tai Chi for Health & Arthritis – 1-2pm (1/5–2/9). Sun-style tai chi program developed w/the Arthritis Foundation. Easy to learn, gentle movements to improve physical strength, flexibility, balance & well-being. $48/6wks, $10/drop-in. Jo Ann Widner RN/Tai Chi for Health Institute. Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville. Info: JoWidner@comcast.net, 804-370-3906.

Labyrinth Walk – 12-1pm. Learn how to do the moving meditation of walking a labyrinth. Meet at Westwood Avenue walking park. Louise ThayerLee. 804-921-5182. RURelaxed.com. Gentle Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. Designed for students recovering from injury, illness, inactivity or surgery; develop strength & improve balance. Mary Lou Bean/Mary Leffler. $60/4 classes w/in month, $110/8 classes w/in month, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. Info@GlenmoreYoga.com. Healing Touch Clinic – 4th, 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30pm. Energy therapy to reduce stress & pain, speed up healing & give sense of well-being. Ann Rust. Free. Mt. Pisgah UMC, Midlo. Register w/Ginger: 804-378-8175.

tuesday Svaroopa Yoga, Embodyment Yoga Therapy – See Sun listing. PeacefulBodyYoga.com. 804356-7477. Ongoing Dream Groups – Mornings. 8401 Patterson Ave, Ste 204. Time & cost info: Cassandra at CMatt@DreampathLLC.com, 804-901-4583. Walk w/Certified Instructor – Mornings & afternoons (times vary). Free for Humana & other Healthways (SilverSneaker)-eligible Medicare recipients. Details & locations: Vanessa, 804-350-6721. Essential Nia – 9am. Incorporate dōTERRA essential oils into your Nia practice. Sarah Maxfield. Balance Within Therapies, 2567 Homeview Dr. RSVP: 804-432-4682. Qigong – 9:30am. Free. Round House/Byrd Park. Phoebe Antrim. Register: 804-358-1772. Cancer Support Group – 9:30-11am. You Are Not Alone. Open to anyone touched by cancer. Cancer Resource Ctr, MOB 1, Mem Reg Med Ctr, 8260 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville. Free. Info: Ann Petersen, 804-764-7201/Jackie Sullivan, 804-7647506/Mary Baker, 804-893-8711. BonSecours.com/ CancerSurvivorship. SilverSneakers Group X Classes – 10 & 11:30am. Strength & balance classes. Free for Humana & other Healthways (SilverSneaker)-eligible Medicare recipients. Details & locations: Vanessa, 804-350-6721.

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Mysore-Style Ashtanga – 5-7pm. See Sun listing. Class pkgs & memberships avail. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W. Cary St. (next to Byrd Theatre). AshtangaYogaRichmond.com. Free Open Bereavement Support Group – 5:306:30pm. Open to all. Please come at least 3 times to benefit; no commitment req. Alane Cameron Miles, MDiv, Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Care Coord. Metro Community Church, 2501 Park Ave. 804-353-9477. Tai Chi Chuan – 6-7:15pm. Learn the 37-posture form taught by Grand Master Cheng Man-Ching. $165/10wks. Battery Park Christian Church, 4201 Brook Rd. Floyd Herdrich, 804-698-0225/ Sondra Sealine, 804-690-9878. TaiChiRichmond @gmail.com. Breast Cancer Support Group – 1st & 3rd, 6-7:30pm. Join fellow survivors through & beyond your cancer journey in a nurse-facilitated group. Free. 601 Watkins Ctr Pkwy, Ste 200. 804-594-3130. Richmond Lymphedema Support Group – 3rd, 6:30-8pm. Free. Retreat Hospital Boardroom. Angela Denny, PT, CLT, 804-254-5164/Patty Donovan, 804-270-9071. Falun Gong Book Study – 7pm. Free. 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-747-1215. Insight Meditation – 7-8:30pm. 40-min meditation followed by recorded dharma talk & discussion. Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Ave. Contact: 804-852-2976, n_hsu@msn.com.

wednesday Assisted Explorations of the Inner Self – Using journeying, dreamwork & journaling to exploring & understanding your life’s purpose & journey. Linda Anson. $30/90 minutes. 8401 Patterson Ave, Ste 204. Contact: 804-337-5197 for spaces & dates. Svaroopa Yoga, Embodyment Yoga Therapy – See Sun listing. PeacefulBodyYoga.com. 804356-7477. Walk w/Certified Instructor – See Tues listing. Details/locations: Vanessa, 804-350-6721. Real Foods Weight Loss & Healthy Lifestyle Program – 12-1pm (starts 1/27). Dr. Hamilton-Stubbs’ Sleep & Total Wellness Institute, 208 E. Brookland Park Blvd. 804-273-9900. DrHamiltonStubbs.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 5:30pm. See Sun listing. Kyra Haigh. $112/8 classes. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. 804-622-8211. AshtangaYoga Richmond.com. Prenatal Yoga – 6pm. Mary Jo Lowery. St Mary’s Hospital. 804-814-7079.

& receive emotional support. Peer-facilitated; no mental health professionals guide grp. Safe grieving environment, free of stigma & judgment. Pusey House/First Baptist, 2705 Park Ave. SOSLRVA. wordpress.com.

Tai Chi – 6:30-7:45pm. Warm-ups & meditation (w/ short 13 movement form). Lili Just Simons, Divine Therapy. $60/mo, $20/drop-in. Humphrey Calder Comm Ctr, 414 N Thompson St. 804-257-5573 or DivineTherapy.net.

Essential Oils In Action – 7pm. Incorporating dōTERRA into daily life. Weekly topics ranging from family wellness to replacing your home cleaning products. Lisa Cusano. Balance Within Therapies, 2567 Homeview Dr. RSVP: Earth EssentialsRVA@gmail.com. Check out FB page: Earth Essentials RVA.

Ashtanga Basics – 7pm. See Sun listing. $16 or class pkg. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W. Cary St. (next to Byrd Theatre). AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

Healing Touch Practice Group – 1st, 7-9:30pm. Pre-req HT Level 1. Ann Rust. Free. 2621 Radnor Pl, Midlo. 804-378-4606.

Richmond Zen – 7-8:20pm. Meditation. Instruction avail. 3411 Grove Ave. 804-366-5546. Richmond Zen.org.

VBAC Support Group – 2nd, 7:30pm. Mary Callender. Better Bodies Chiropractic, 1570 Early Settlers Rd, Chesterfield. 804-382-8222. VBACMom. CPM@gmail.com.

Adyashanti Gathering – 7-9pm. 30-minute meditation followed by recorded Adyashanti talk & discussion. Meetup.com/Focus-on-Awakening. Info on Adyashanti: Adyashanti.org. English Country Dancing – 7:30-9:30pm. Colonial Dance Club. Belmont Rec Ctr, 1600 Hilliard Rd. 804-744-3264.

Svaroopa Yoga, Embodyment Yoga Therapy, Healing Touch, Reiki – See Sun listing. 804-3567477. MyPeacefulBody@gmail.com. Mindful Yoga – 9:15am. Gentle yoga & guided meditation. Susan Kratzer. $10 drop-in. St. Stephen’s Episcopal, Rm 18. 804-357-1737. SilverSneakers Group X Classes – 10 & 11:30am. See Tues listing. Details & locations: Vanessa, 804-350-6721. Tai Chi for Health & Arthritis – 10:30-11:30am (1/7–2/11). See Tues listing. $48/6wks, $10/dropin. Jo Ann Widner RN/Tai Chi for Health Institute. Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville. Info: JoWidner@comcast.net, 804-370-3906. AIHT Yoga Classes – 1:30-2:30pm. Visit AIHTVA. com for class descriptions. $15/class. American Inst of Healing Therapies, 10960 Three Chopt Rd, Ste A. 804-290-0980. Mysore Style Ashtanga – 5-7pm. See Sun listing. Pre-req: Intro to Mysore Wkshop. Class Pkgs & Memberships Avail. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W. Cary St. (next to Byrd Theatre). Ashtanga YogaRichmond.com. Beginner Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. Balanced practice incorporating basic yoga postures, breath awareness & relaxation. Sarah Thacker/Kerry Schultz. $60/4 classes w/in month, $110/8 classes w/in month, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. Info@ GlenmoreYoga.com. Suicide Support Group – 3rd, 6:30-8pm. Connect w/community mbrs suffering from suicide loss

saturday AIHT Yoga Classes – 9-10am. Visit AIHTVA.com for class descriptions. $15/class. American Inst of Healing Therapies, 10960 Three Chopt Rd, Ste A. 804-290-0980. Mindful Yoga – 9-10:15am. Explore tools such as breathwork, gentle postures & deep relaxation to be calmer & more centered. Heather Rutherford/Kevin Casey/Mary Lou Bean. $60/4 classes w/in month, $110/8 classes w/in month, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. Info@GlenmoreYoga.com. Mommy & Baby Yoga – 10am. Moksha Yoga/ Midwives For Haiti. $10. Bon Secours. Prenatal YogaMidwivesForHaiti.org; Meetup.com/PrenatalYoga-Richmond. Prenatal Yoga – 11:15am. Moksha Yoga/Midwives For Haiti. $10. Bon Secours. PrenatalYoga@ MidwivesForHaiti.org; Meetup.com/Prenatal-YogaRichmond.

thursday SoulCollage Group – 2x/mo. Come to any or all sessions. $25/session inclu supplies. Cassandra Matt. 8401 Patterson Ave, Ste 204. For schedule/reserve space: CMatt@DreampathLLC.com, 804-901-4583.

Shamanic Drum Circle – 3rd, 7:15-9:15pm. Celebrate the spirit world w/ others who hold the Earth sacred. Drum, rattle, move, dance, chant, participate in life-changing shamanic journeying. Rob Murphy/ Polly Lazaron. $20 donation. Chrysalis Gathering Space, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. Chrysalis Institute.org.

friday Ongoing Dream Groups – Mornings. Cassandra Matt. 8401 Patterson Ave, Ste 204. Time & cost info: CMatt@DreampathLLC.com, 804-901-4583. Falun Gong Exercise Practice – 12:30-1pm. Free. Capitol Grounds, downtown. 804-747-1215. Caregiver Support Group – 3rd, 2-3:30pm. Free. Jewish Family Services, 6718 Patterson Ave. Register: 804-282-5644 x254. Insight Meditation – 5:45-7:30pm. See Tues listing. Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Ave. Contact: 804-852-2976, n_hsu@msn.com. Movie Night – 2nd, 7pm. Health InSyncs presents movies selected by Dr. Marquina to promote awareness for a range of health & health consciousness topics. Free movie w/healthy snacks. Health InSyncs, 9210 Forest Hill Ave, Ste B-3. Register: 804-377-2222. HealthInSyncs.com. Mom’s Healing Circle – 3rd, 7-9:30pm. Creating space to witness our stories & emotions intentionally thru Council Share & Toning Circle w/ vocalization & energetic healing. Open to all mothers (preconception to grandmother). Pam Karthik. Free. Heart of Yoga, 1903 Manakin Rd, Manakin. 804-5511615. FB: Mom’s Healing Circle. Kirtan, the Art of Chanting – 3rd, 7-8pm. Thru chanting ancient songs, our mind, body & spirit find healing & the silencing of all other thoughts. Nitya Lydia Griffith or guest kirtanist. $10 donation. Integral Yoga Center, 213 Roseneath Rd (behind Temple Beth-El on Grove Ave). 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.

Contra Dance – 2nd & 4th, 7-11pm. $7. Contra Dance Group. Lewis Ginter Rec Ctr. 804-247-9247/ Linda Salter, 804-266-7355. Dances of Universal Peace – 4th, 7:30pm. Sacred music/chants & simple circle dance. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-231-5649.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE & HEALTH CENTER Ruiping Chi, L.Ac., MD (China) 3924 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen 804-308-3561; 804-387-7651 AcupunctureVirginia.com

Trained and practiced in China since 1985. Specialties: pain management, allergies, fertility, gastro-intestinal disorders, insomnia, women’s heath, emotional issues, chronic medical conditions, cosmetic acupuncture.

Xiaoyan Wang, L.Ac., MD (China) 3721 Westerre Pkwy, Ste C, 23233 804-301-1784 AcupuncturistWang.com

Trained and practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in China since 1983. Has extensive experience working as a doctor in Chinese hospitals, treating 30-40 patients per day. Your healthcare solution!

ANN FURNISS, RN, L.AC. 2933 W Cary St, Ste 201 Richmond, VA 23221 804-938-5668 QiNurse.com

ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF RICHMOND

Remee Gemo, L.Ac., MSAOM Monte Jackson, L.Ac., MSAOM South: 1604 Huguenot Rd, 23113 North: 7233 Mechanicsville Tpke, 23111 804-754-5108 AcuCenter-Richmond.com Voted one of the Best Alternative Health Centers by Style Weekly 2011-2015! Specialties: Women’s Health, IVF/ART Support, Infertility, Pain Management, Sports Injuries, Weight Loss, Acupuncture Facelift, Bells Palsy, Chronic Diseases. Appointments Monday-Sunday.

Five-element acupuncture generates effective movement when the body/mind/spirit is stuck. Ann is skilled in both Western medicine and acupuncture and wields a dangerously contagious laugh.

MAEGAN HODGE, L.AC.

20 N 20th St, Ste A, Richmond 804-234-3843 Info@CenteredRichmond.com CenteredRichmondAcupuncture.com Compassionate, comprehensive care near downtown. Affordable group acupuncture available, and private appointments. Specialties include acute and chronic pain, mental/emotional imbalances, allergies, headaches, digestive and women’s health concerns, Lyme. FSA/HSA accepted! Call M-F, appointments M-Th.

KRISTINA ASCHENBACH, L.AC. Essential Acupuncture, PLLC 5318 Patterson Ave, Ste E 804-922-3485, Richmond Info@EssAcu.com, EssAcu.com

Kristina offers individualized and compassionate care through acupuncture, herbal medicine and lifestyle guidance. Specialties i n c l u d e : w o m e n ’s h e a l t h , infertility, IVF support, menstrual irregularities, menopause symptoms, emotional health, digestive issues and support during life transitions.

JOHN KANG, L.AC. 3900 Springfield Rd Glen Allen, VA 23060 804-513-4408 AznHealth.com

Coming from a family of Chinese doctors, John started apprenticing in Taiwan in 1995 before earning a Masters of Oriental Medicine from Meiji College. He treats a wide range of health issues, and specializes in infertility, mentalemotional disorders and gastrointestinal problems.

R. KEITH BELL, L.AC.

Oriental Medicine Specialists, P.C. 5500 Monument Ave, Ste R 804-358-7071 OMSPC.com Founder of Richmond’s first Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture clinic, Keith is a nationally recognized expert in Holistic Health. For over 15 years, Keith has provided quality, personalized care, helping thousands achieve their wellness goals.

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SATORI POCH, L.AC., DIPL. O.M. Comfort Acupuncture, LLC 3900 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen 804-592-0853 ComfortAcupuncture.com

Satori provides individualized and patient-centered treatments to enhance, improve and maintain fertility and pregnancies. She has experience treating recurring miscarriages, “unexplained infertility,” irregular cycles and assisting women as they proceed through various ART treatments.

RIVER CITY COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE 1906 N Hamilton St, Ste E 804-200-4054 Info@RiverCityAcu.com RiverCityAcu.com

We treat pain, chronic illness, support fertility, and more. With community acupuncture, you can afford to get better. Just $35-$55 for new clients; return for $20$40. Cash, checks, FSA/HSA, or credit card. Schedule online anytime. See ad, page 9.

LISA CHRISTINA SMITH, DOM, L.AC. Health Offerings, Inc. 804-497-8860, Richmond HealthOfferingsAcupuncture.com

Nationally certified in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. Since 1998, I offer individualized, constitutional health care using Western and Chinese herbs, diet and food therapy, cupping and moxibustion.

WORSLEY CLASSICAL FIVE-ELEMENT ACUPUNCTURE

Floyd M. Herdrich, M.Ac., L.Ac., MAP™ 804-698-0225 WorsleyInstitute.org Family Practice Acupuncture, since 1985, now in Ginter Park. Complementary & Alternative treatment for medical conditions: overriding emphasis on Wellness, Body-Mind-Spirit and quality of life. See ad, page 10.

Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching. ~Satchel Paige

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ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE INFORM ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE & TAI CHI, LLC Jo Ann Widner, RN, MS, M.AmSAT 804-370-3906, Mechanicsville JoWidner.com

Create presence, poise & balance while reducing pain & stress caused by excess muscle tension. Achieve ease of movement in your everyday life & skilled activities through the practice & principles of the Alexander Technique & Tai Chi.

ARTWORK KELLY DIETRICH

Mandala & Fractal Art Richmond, VA 804-405-2311 KellyDietrich.com Harmonize and transform your work and living spaces with meditative art. Perfect for waiting rooms, yoga studios, healing centers, conference rooms, home offices, children’s rooms, bedrooms, meditation spaces and more. Contact me today. See ad, page 15.

AUTISM RICHMOND RADIANT HEALTH 1520 Huguenot Rd, Ste 113 Midlothian 804-379-3427 RichmondRadiantHealth.com

Autism recovery with Nutrigenomics. Correct deficits in metabolism and brain chemistry using gene analysis and supplements. Physical and occupational therapy with bodywork to rebalance nervous system and retrain the brain. Positive changes seen in three days. See ad, page 21.

AYURVEDA KAY FRANZ

Ayurveda Yoga Specialist By appt., email KHFranz@mac.com 804-305-6374, Richmond YogaAndGreenTea.com Ayurveda offers lifestyle practices that help bring you into balance with nature. This “knowledge of life,” dates back 5,000 years and is known as yoga’s sister science. Consultations offer collaborative solutions to leading a healthier lifestyle.

BEAUTY/COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF RICHMOND Remee Gemo, L.Ac., MSAOM 804-501-8060, Richmond LIFTFacialAcupuncture.com

CHIROPRACTOR DOMINION CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Elliot S. Eisenberg, DC 3904 Meadowdale Blvd, Richmond 804-271-7920 DominionChiro.com

Remee Gemo, L.Ac., originator of L.I.F.T. Facial Acupuncture provides effective, customized, anti-aging treatments to enhance beauty and youthfulness by utilizing natural, non-surgical methods to diminish wrinkles, lift sagging skin, brighten and improve the complexion.

MARGARET LAPIERRE, LME, LEI, & CERT. AROMA Skin Therapy of Virginia 2817 N Parham Rd, Ste 201 804-864-1226 SkinTherapyOfVirginia.com

An integrative approach to skin care using a combination of aesthetics, nutrition, a r o m a t h e r a p y, h o l i s t i c medicine and traditional skin care to address anti-aging, acne, hyperpigmentation and hormone-related skin concerns. By appointment only.

BOOKS/GIFTS ALCHEMISTS

Stony Point Fashion Park 9200 Stony Point Parkway 804-320-9200 Alchemists@verizon.net AlchemistsBooksandGifts.com Books, Music, Guided Imagery, Candles, Essential Oils, Incense, Rare Crystals, Jewelry, Statuary, Inspirational Gifts. Classes, Intuitive Readings. Nationally known authors and events. Rewards Program. Newsletter. See ad, page 23.

BREAST THERMOGRAPHY

Chiropractic and Massage. Providing pain relief to wellness care for all ages; individualized care programs since 1984. Voted Richmond’s Top Chiropractor in Richmond Magazine’s annual survey. See ad, page 8.

COLONICS JANICE BONNER POWELL, CT

Certified Colon Hydrotherapist Main Street Spa and Wellness Center 804-644-1084 MainStreetSpa.org A healthy colon is essential to a healthy body. It restores colon muscle tone, rebalances intestinal flora and improves overall health. Call now for your consultation.

COLORPUNCTURE LIBBIE KARALOW, CMT, CCP 804-833-0899 AwakenFromWithin.com

Offering individual sessions as well as multiple practitioner sessions with Karen Madison. Intuitive and Integrative Energy/ Bodywork; Colorpuncture; Massage Therapy; Myofascial Release Therapy; Craniosacral Therapy Reiki.

COUNSELING PAT DAWSON, MSW, LCSW, CH

804-353-2482 (Hours by Appointment) PartnersCounseling11@gmail.com

IMAGE OF HEALTH

Cathy S. Phillips, CTT 2900 Polo Pkwy, Ste 103, Midlothian 804-748-7401 FightBC.com Breast Thermography uses infrared sensors to detect heat and increased blood flow around abnormal tissue. An abnormal thermogram indicates a future risk of breast disease. Interpreted by Jeanne Stryker, Board-Certified Radiologist.

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Psychotherapy and counseling for women’s issues: single parenting, relationships, codependency, life changes, chronic illness, grief and loss, spiritual discernment. In partnership with your specific needs.

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COUNSELING cont.

EMOTIONAL EATING

LAURA GILES, LCSW

EMOTIONAL EATING COACH & BEMER TECHNOLOGY

8501 Patterson Ave, Henrico 804-307-9369 LauraGilesP@yahoo.com LauraGiles.net When you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, call me. I help the “hard-to-help” find quick, permanent natural relief. Services: counseling, breathwork, energy work, hypnosis, BEMER, neurofeedback, EMDR, and more.

REV. LISA C. MARKS, M.ED Inner Peace 2567 Homeview Dr, Richmond 804-350-6743 InnerPeaceRichmond.com

C r e d e n t i a l e d C o u n s e l o r, regressionist (Soul Sessions), reiki/ energy worker/ intuitive chakra balancing on the amethyst bio-mat, emphasizing the MultiDimensional you! Conscious Counseling for adults and children, specializing in grief, inner child, and relationship work.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY KAREN MADISON, CMT, BCST 1806 Libbie Ave Richmond, VA 23226 804-247-3561 AwakenFromWithin.com

DENTISTRY DR. OLIVIA I. HART, DDS

10446 Ridgefield Pkwy Near Short Pump 804-740-4485 RichmondFamilyDentistry.com

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (EFT) WAITKUS COUNSELING GROUP

Pamela A. Waitkus, Ed.S., LPC, LMFT Offices in Colonial Heights & Richmond 804-526-9885 WaitkusCounselingGroup.com Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) offers rapid, effective relief from many emotional problems, including trauma, anxiety, phobias, anger, sadness and grief, and is effective in weight release and overcoming self-sabotage. See ad, page 23.

MARY “JAZ” MAYER

Mary@ResilientOptimist.com ResilientOptimist.com 804-928-9516 (text is great) Meetup: Resilient Optimists Guiding you gracefully through life’s major transitions by fostering the resilient optimist in YOU! Tired of doing this self-discovery journey all alone? I provide selfempowering tools offered in an open-hearted, non-judgmental, safe space. EFT, Flower Essences and Reiki, Access Bars®, Body Processes and Energetic Facelifts.

ENERGY HEALING

Accreditation with the International Academy of Oral Medical To x i c o l o g y. M e m b e r o f International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAMOT). Certified provider of Oral Cancer screening with Velscope. Mercuryfree dental practice. Family and cosmetic dentistry. Sedation dentistry-certified practice. Teeth whitening. Invisalign braces. See ad, page 2.

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Coping with emotions and stress without using food by getting to the core of why food is your goto-place when dealing with challenges. Learning effective, individualized, and specific strategies to replace emotional eating. Good blood flow is the key to healing, regeneration, recovery and preventive processes in our body.

ENERGETIC FACELIFTS

“Awaken From Within” – Offering Individual and Multi-Practitioner Sessions; Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Intuitive and Integrative Energy/Bodywork sessions; Spiral Synthesis; Cell and Core Belief Transformation; Myofascial Release Therapy; Reiki classes and other exciting and empowering workshops.

Pamela Biasca Losada MS, AADP 1520 Huguenot Rd, Ste 113, Midlothian 509-230-7593 PamelaBiascaLosada.com

SUNAE HARKET, CBP, BSC Shine Integrative 9210 Forest Hill Avenue, B-3 ShineIntegrative.com 804-387-5549

We’ll work together to achieve a balance of health, vitality and harmony by utilizing various techniques that unlock your natural ability to heal. BodyTalk, Craniosacral Fascial Therapy, Usui Reiki, Accunect, Vibrational Radiesthesia/BioGeometry, Family/Systemic Constellations.

HEALING CREATIONS

Rev. Emily Pels, BFA, CHTP, RoHun Doctor 804-740-0509, West End EPels@aol.com EmilyPels.com Working together to help you to remember what an awesome gift you are to this world. Experience a powerful healing restoring Joy, Balance, Harmony, Pain Release. Offering Healing Touch, Energy Medicine, RoHun, Crystal Healing, Past Life Regression, Intuitive Art, Meditation Therapy.

HOLISTIC HEALING OPPORTUNITIES, INC

Ann Rust, HTCP/I, VortexHealing® Healing Touch/Quantum Touch/EFT 804-378-4606, Midlothian Specializing in bringing wholeness by clearing deep-seated issues, releasing traumas, repatterning the hara, and reducing pain and stress using a variety of advanced healing techniques and Lightbody integration.

CAMIE LEE, HTCP

Healing Works of Richmond, LLC 804-339-1944, West End CamieCLee@gmail.com CamieCLee.com Empowering you to achieve wellness and joy with energy healing. Supporting you through illness, injury, surgery and personal growth, using Healing Touch, reflexology, Tapping and aromatherapy.

DORTCH & ASSOCIATES

Charlene Dortch, CH, CHTP, ATP® 804-839-3123, Richmond DortchAndAssociates.com

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Clear blocks and restore balance to your life. Services include Spiritual Response Therapy, Hypnosis, Healing Touch, Reiki, ThetaHealing™, Emotional Freedom Techniques, life coaching, ATP®. See ad, page 6.

GINA MAZUR MARQUES, PH.D. Energy Healthcare, LLC 804-272-1242, Bon Air EnergyHealthcare@gmail.com

Energy Medicine/Healing, Reiki, acupressure, reflexology. Speaker (International). Classes/ Workshops: Stress Management, Meditation, Energy Medicine/ Healing, Nutrition, Reiki, Intuition, Forgiveness, Chakras, Past Life Regression, Positive Psychology.

SAGE CROSSINGS

Elizabeth Sexton, MA, MS, RMT 1727 W Main St 804-677-4539, Richmond SageCrossings.com Offering a complete Wellness Center to support your overall well-being. Integrated therapies include: Reiki, Healing Touch, Chakra Balancing, Life Coaching, and Intuitive Advising. Holistic Products include: Nature’s Sunshine supplements, essential oils, custom soaps and lotions. See ad, page 12.

PEGGY SIEGEL, MS

5318 Patterson Ave, Richmond 804-291-7785 Peggy.Siegel@gmail.com PeggySiegel.net Unique combination of intuitive mentoring and energy healing with a focus on living with intention. Offering energetic support and grounded guidance for healing and transformation. In private practice in Richmond since 1998.

WELL INTO LIFE

Carey Phillips, CMT, EEMCP, NCTMB 3001 Hungary Spring Rd, Ste C 804-205-6531, West End WellIntoLife.com Intuitive and integrative bodywork. Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioner, Structural Integration and massage therapies. Bringing balance and healing to body, mind and spirit. Empowering individuals to live more vibrant lives!

ESSENTIAL OILS LISA CUSANO

doTERRA Wellness Advocate, 212455 804-296-9284 MyDoTerra.com/LisaCusano Facebook.com/EarthEssentialsRVA Looking for alternatives? Find out why dōTERRA is committed to sharing the life-enhancing benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils and essential oil-enhanced wellness products with the world. Join the vibrant community of Wellness Advocates in the Greater Richmond area as we learn together. Weekly classes offered on all aspects of use. See ad, page 20.

FARM/CSA AGRIBERRY FARM & CSA 6289 River Road Hanover, VA 23069 Agriberry.com 804-314-7517

SATORI POCH, L.AC., DIPL. O.M. Comfort Acupuncture, LLC 3900 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen 804-592-0853 ComfortAcupuncture.com

Love berries? The Geyer Family Farm in local Hanover has over 30 years experience growing & sustainably caring for dozens of fruits. Join our 2015 CSA – use coupon “fruitful15”.

FITNESS

FENG SHUI

DIVA BOOTCAMP

FENG SHUI DIVA®

804-424-1348 GetFit@DivaBootcamp.com DivaBootcamp.com

Robyn Bentley 804-241-1685 FengShuiDiva.com

Make your home or business a positive place that works with you, not against you. Certified, professional Feng Shui consultations by Robyn Bentley can be done on site or remotely. Let’s talk about what you need and what’s standing in your way. Contact me today!

LYDIA NITYA GRIFFITH 804-678-8568, Richmond YogaWithNitya.com

Outstanding personal attention. Get back into the healthy flow of life! Certified Traditional Feng Shui Consultant and Chinese Astrologer. Over 12 years of experience with hundreds of clients all over the U.S. Free Astrology Readings with every home or office consultation.

Enjoy the challenge of a bodypositive, year-round outdoor bootcamp for women. Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:30am, 8:30am & 9:45am. Come sweat with the best! See ad, page 9.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HEALTH INSYNCS

Sherron Marquina, DC, PAK 9210 Forest Hill Ave B-3, Richmond 804-377-2222 HealthInSyncs.com Board Certified Professional Applied Kinesiologist. Individualized care using functional diagnostics, gentle balancing methods, clinical nutrition, advanced therapies to solve difficult health problems or optimize your health.

FERTILITY R. KEITH BELL, L.AC.

Oriental Medicine Specialists, P.C. 5500 Monument Ave, Ste R 804-358-7071 Omspc.com/Conscious_Conceptions R. Keith Bell, Licensed Acupuncturist, will help you incorporate a holistic approach into your fertility plan. He provides pre-conception planning, pregnancy support, & post-partum care & works extensively with those using Assisted Reproductive Technology.

HEALTH COACH DARLENE GODWIN, AADP Nutrition/Wellness/Beauty 1769 Jamestown Rd, Bldg. 1, Ste. 122, Williamsburg 804-937-2177 EAVTesting.com

Healing my 22 years of chronic pain in 14 days, I decided on Health Coaching to help others reverse their pain and disease through anti-inflammatory foods, homeopathics, essential oils, and spa treatments. Licensed Cosmetologist and Certified Drugless Practitioner. See ad, page 8.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. ~Martin Luther King, Jr. natural awakenings

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HYPNOTHERAPY

HEALTH PRODUCTS

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH & HEALING

GOOD FOODS GROCERY

Louise Thayer-Lee, PhD. 804-921-5182 RURelaxed.com

Gayton Crossing Shopping Center 1312 Gaskins Rd; 804-740-3518 Stony Point Shopping Center 3062 Stony Point Rd; 804-320-6767 GoodFoodsGrocery.com Natural Foods & Organic Produce. Bulk grains, fruits, spices & nuts. Herbs, vitamins & supplements. Prepared foods: vegetarian & vegan. Books, classes & education. Programs to support the community.

THE VITAMIN SHOPPE

Can’t stop smoking, biting your nails or overeating? What about the stress, chronic anxiety or low self esteem that keeps you stuck? There is a way, through the power of your mind, to create the best version of you. Get started with a 30-minute consult.

LASER THERAPY HEALTH INSYNCS

11301 West Broad St. Glen Allen, VA 23060 804-360-2456 VitaminShoppe.com

9210 Forest Hill Ave B-3, Richmond 804-377-2222 HealthInSyncs.com Laser therapy can reduce pain and swelling of strained muscles, tendonitis, irritated discs, inflamed nerves; can stimulate tissue repair and regeneration from old and new injuries. See our website for more information about laser therapy.

Vi t a m i n S h o p p e carries products to suit all needs. We offer the most competitive pricing, with the highest level of service and product knowledge.

LIFE COACH

HOLISTIC HEALTH/ WELLNESS CENTER

JULIE HOLLY

THE WELLNESS VILLAGE AT STARLING A Holistic Approach to Wellness 804-673-2936 1404 Starling Dr, Richmond TheWellnessVillage.com

We are a group of individual practitioners available full-time under one roof to provide you with holistic therapy options. We offer Massage Therapy, Colon Hydrotherapy, Acupuncture, Nutrition, Medical Hypnosis, LCSW, Pilates Studio, and Therapeutic Coaching.

Personal Development Coach Glen Allen, VA 23058 804-246-1509 InnerRadianceCoaching.com Explore how working with a P er son al D ev elop ment Coach can set you on the road to a more fulfilling life and/or career. Call Julie at 804-246-1509 to schedule a complementary session and experience coaching for yourself.

THE MAIN CHANNEL, LLC Stephen D. Saunders, M.Ed 804-405-5216, Richmond Cecilia B. Thomas, M.Ed, M.Ht 804-432-1109, Richmond TheMainChannel.net

HOLISTIC NURSE HAYAT BAIN, MSN, RN

Mandalas of Life 804-467-9674 MandalasOfLife@gmail.com Holistic nurse and interfaith minister serves families and individuals of all ages. Services include: Integration of nutrition and alternative health options to optimize well-being; Conscious Aging Program facilitation; weekly visits and care management to help elders maintain independence; life celebrations and blessings of all kinds in community.

Gain more life balance in a relaxed, strictly confidential setting. Goal and results oriented. Free, 30-minute consultation. Further information available on our website.

What you do today can improve all of your tomorrows. ~Ralph Marston 42

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LYMPHATIC MASSAGE DUSTY HOOKE, NCMT, CLT

3500 Grove Ave, Ste 106, Richmond 804-869-4214 DustyHookeMassage.com Specializing in Oncology/Mastectomy Massage and Lymphatic Therapy. This gentle touch helps detoxify tissue, reduces swelling caused by lymphedema, surgery or injury, and restores tissue mobility. Customized Therapeutic Massage and Massage Cupping are also available.

MASSAGE THERAPY ATTEVLÉ MASSAGE THERAPY, LLC Elvetta Wilkins Stith, NCMT, CNA 2505 Pocoshock Pl, Ste 203 804-368-3399 Attevle.com

Attevlé Massage Therapy’s focus is to maximize the potential of caregivers and those they serve. Our space is fully ADA compliant, offering a haven for caregivers as well as those who typically aren’t able to experience massage.

GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER

Far West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy Henrico, VA 23233 804-741-5267 Info@GlenmoreYoga.com GlenmoreYoga.com Providing Therapeutic Massage for 30+ years. Tailored to your needs including Deep Tissue, Tr i g g e r P o i n t , P r e n a t a l , Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Couples and Swedish Massage. T h a i Yo g a M a s s a g e , Reflexology, Reiki, and Infant Massage Training. Member BBB. See ad, page 8.

HEALING CONNECTIONS

9291 Laurel Grove Ave Mechanicsville, VA 23116 804-559-7990 Healing-Connections.MassageTherapy.com Rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit with the relaxing and healing services offered at Healing Connections. Our approach is to help restore your body’s full-functioning, pain free balance through the integration of healing therapies.

LIBBIE KARALOW, CMT, CCP 804-833-0899, Richmond AwakenFromWithin.com

JAMIE LANEAVE, CMT, RAW FOOD COACH

Bardos Massage and Wellness, LLC 4124 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23238 BardosMassageAndWellness.com Bardos means “an interval between two things”. It is a time when great healing can occur. Specializing in MediCupping, Far Infrared Sauna therapy, Detox Programs, Thai, Ashiatsu, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage and Raw Food Coaching. Call today at 804-672-3489.

LIGHTEN UP MASSAGE AND WELLNESS

Linda Frazier, CMT, Usui Reiki Master 6130 Mechanicsville Tpke 804-874-1920, Mechanicsville LightenUpMassageRVA.com In practice since 1997. Intuitive massage and specializing in Medical Massage, Deep Tissue, Craniosacral, Usui Reiki and Vortex Healing®. Reiki sessions & monthly classes.

MASSAGES BY KIARA

3500 Grove Ave, Ste 106 804-537-0641 MassagesByKiara@gmail.com MassagesByKiara.com Your partner in wellness. Massages are integrated to meet your specific needs and goals. Massages by Kiara works with you, not on you. Support local, and feel the difference. See ad, page 9.

TRACI MCKINLEY, CMT TracMcKinley@gmail.com 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy GlenmoreYoga.com

PRESENT MOMENT MASSAGE & BODYWORK Page Cline Fagalde, NCBTMB, RM 804-339-6371, Richmond YourPresentMoment.com

Intuitive presence supports health and healing with focused bodywork techniques. Modalities include Therapeutic Massage, Myofascial Release, Bowen Therapy, Isometric Muscle & Body Balancing and Reiki.

STILL POINT MASSAGE THERAPY, LLC Martha B. Tyler, RN, CMT 5318 Patterson Ave, Ste E 804-350-7647 StillPointRichmond.com

THE WOMAN’S CENTER

Jean Curtacci, RN, CNM 13700 St Francis Blvd, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian MyBonSecoursBaby.com As a certified nurse-midwife, Jean provides holistic care for women through all life stages. Jean has over 10 years of experience in women’s health care and is a strong proponent of disease prevention and wellness, patient education, informed decision making, and practicing evidencebased health care. See ad, page 3.

THE WOMAN’S CENTER

Martha draws upon 20 years of experience as a nurse and educator to promote health and wellness through loving bodywork. Multiple modalities and flexible scheduling offered. Email: Martha@StillPointRichmond.com.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND WELLNESS CENTER

Located at The Wellness Village 804-673-2936 1404 Starling Drive, Richmond TherapeuticMassageAndWellness.com At Therapeutic Massage, our long-serving therapists have many years of experience and provide relaxing massage.

Melanie Hartman, CNM 13700 St Francis Blvd, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian MyBonSecoursBaby.com After practicing as a registered nurse in labor and delivery for seven years, Melanie pursued a graduate education in midwifery. Melanie is a certified nursemidwife who supports alternative birthing options. In addition to prenatal, postnatal and newborn care, she offers lactation support for new mothers. See ad, page 3.

THE WOMAN’S CENTER

Brenda Radford, CNM 13700 St Francis Blvd, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian MyBonSecoursBaby.com Brenda received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Old Dominion University and a Certificate in Nurse-Midwifery from Shenandoah University. In addition, Brenda is a boardcertified lactation consultant. See ad, page 3.

MIDWIFE/NURSE-MIDWIFE RICHMOND VIRGINIA HOME BIRTH Mary Callender, CPM, LM 804-382-8222 VBACmom.CPM@Gmail.com RichmondVirginiaHomeBirth.com

Serving the birth community since 1997 as a doula and now as a midwife. Mary can help you have t h e g e n t l e , h e a l t h y, n o n interventive birth you desire at home. She supports VBACs and water births. Practicing traditional midwifery using the Midwives Model of Care.

THE WOMAN’S CENTER

Jennifer Walker, CNM 13700 St Francis Blvd, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian MyBonSecoursBaby.com

Certified Massage Therapist with 18+ years of experience. Trained in Arizona. Experience working with sports medicine doctor. Offers therapeutic/deep tissue massage for injury recovery, pain reduction, increased movement, wellness & stress relief. Sports, Thai, Prenatal, Swedish, Reflexology.

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Jennifer received her Master’s Degree as a Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Utah College of Nursing. One of her primary goals is to help women at all stages of their lives to achieve their greatest level of health and wellness. See ad, page 3.

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MIDWIFE/ NURSE-MIDWIFE cont.

NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING

WITH WOMAN MIDWIFERY CARE, LLC Glenda Turner, CPM, LM WithWomanMidwifery.com Glenda@WithWomanMidwifery.com 804-937-6517

Serving families since 2008 with holistic, gentle, home birth care, including water birth. Evidence-based, personalized maternity care in office or home. See website for more information. Call or email to schedule free consultation.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE MASSAGEBODYWORK

DeeDee O’Neill, Flow Therapist Massagebodywork@ymail.com 917-689-1420, Henrico

BAYLOR RICE, RPH, FIACP

CHRYSALIS INSTITUTE

Our expert staff offers Counseling for: Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Stress, Pain Management, Autism, Bio-Identical Hormone R e p l a c e m e n t T h e r a p y, Sports Nutrition, Respiratory Conditions, AntiAging (Optimal Aging), Allergies, Skin Ailments, Auto-immune disorders, GI Issues, Chronic Disease (i.e., CFS/FM, RA, MS, etc.)…call today. We can help you get back on track. We also offer workshops, group and corporate programs. See ad, page 27.

Chrysalis Institute is a resource center for exploring insights and practices drawn from the world’s spiritual traditions, philosophies, and contemporary science. Chrysalis encourages spiritual growth and exploration beyond conventional boundaries of any one faith. See ad, page 24.

South River Compounding Pharmacy 11420 W Huguenot Rd, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447; SouthRiverRx.com

JOSH SESSIONS, CHHC

Myofascial Release may help relieve painful areas and deep adhesions. It involves applying gentle sustained pressure into restrictions in connective tissue to eliminate pain and restore motion. Emotional releases are not uncommon. Massage also available.

Oriental Medicine Specialists, P.C. 5500 Monument Ave, Ste R 804-358-7071; OMSPC.com JoshSessions.com As a Certified Holistic Health Coach & Lifestyle Educator, Josh brings years of experience & unique insight to support & empower clients in achieving their goals, improving their health & living an inspired life.

RESTORE-PT, INC.

Derek S. Metzler, MPT 211-A N 18th St, Richmond 804-644-1221 Restore-PT.com

PAST LIFE REGRESSION

We are a Physical Therapy and Massage practice focused on healing and well-being. Trained in the John F. Barnes method of Myofascial Release, we treat the entirety of the body to resolve complex issues.

LAURA GILES, LCSW

8501 Patterson Ave, Henrico 804-307-9369 LauraGilesP@yahoo.com LauraGiles.net Past life regression may answer questions about life after death, reveal hidden talents, promote spiritual growth, and help break old patterns. Experience it for yourself. Eighteen years of experience.

NATURAL MEDICINE KRISTIN ANDRS, NP

Andrs Wellness Consulting, LLC 13.5 West Old St., Petersburg 804-733-3333 AndrsWellness.com

CECILIA B. THOMAS, M.ED, M.HT

We specialize in natural medicine and have a vitamin and herbal shop with homeopathics, natural body products, cosmetics, essential oils, local honey, chicken and beef bone broth, raw pet food/treats, and healthy organic snacks.

804-432-1109, Richmond CeliesVoice4U@gmail.com TheMainChannel.net

Discover past life influences on current life. Safely explore the realms described in near death experiences through a Life Between Lives session. Certified through National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists (NATH).

Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it. ~Charles R. Swindoll 44

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PERSONAL GROWTH

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Chrysalis Gathering Space 3527 Ellwood Ave, Carytown 804-359-0384 ChrysalisInstitute.org

PET CARE PETCARE RVA

Serving Richmond’s West End Linda Anson, Owner 804-337-5197 PetCareRVA.com We offer focused, individualized care for your pets when you cannot be there. We are bonded, insured, certified by PSI, and have received Red Cross Pet First Aid training to ensure the highest level of care. See ad, page 12.

PET HEALTH BETTY BAUGH’S ANIMAL CLINIC 5322 Patterson Ave, Richmond 804-288-7387 BettyBaughsAnimalClinic.com

Betty Baugh’s Animal Clinic offers traditional as well as holistic and herbal remedies. Please see our website for information on all services offered. See ad, page 25.

PHARMACY BAYLOR RICE, RPH, FIACP

South River Compounding Pharmacy 11420 W Huguenot Rd, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447; SouthRiverRx.com Richmond area residents have chosen South River to be their preferred provider of customized medications for 17+ years. A compassionate experienced staff, paired with state-of-the-art facilities and national ACHC accreditation, make us the true s p e c i a l i s t s i n B H RT, P a i n Management, Upper & Lower Respiratory, and Topical Anti-Infective medications. In addition, we offer our patients the highest quality, pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplements available. See ad, page 27.

RX3 COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 12230 Ironbridge Rd, Ste C, Chester Phone: 804-717-5000 Fax: 804-717-8300 Rx3Pharmacy.com

As Virginia’s premier compounding pharmacy, Rx3 has led the way in innovation and quality for 20 years. Nationally accredited and committed to product quality and safety. Specializing in BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Pain Management, Veterinary Compounding, Sterile Preparations and a full line of nutritional supplements. See ad, page 11.

PHYSICAL THERAPY RVA PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS REHAB

5388 Twin Hickory Rd 804-396-6753 Ramky@RVAPhysicalTherapy.com RVAPhysicalTherapy.com At RVA Physical Therapy, our mission is “Excellent Care, Exceptional Results”. We specialize in Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Myofascial Release, Vacuum Therapy and Sports Rehab. We accept all major insurances. See ad, page 3.

PHYSICIAN RUMKI BANERJEE, M.D.

Family Physician Apex MD 5310 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen 804-273-0010 Apex-MD.com Trained and Certified by American Board of Integrated Holistic Medicine. Specialties: Chronic disease management by integrating Holistic approach; Diet management for hypertension, gout, cancer, arthritis, kidney disease, weight loss. See ad, back page.

MATTHEW C. LEE, M.D., RPH, MS 5700 Old Richmond Ave, Ste A-5 (Off Libbie, near St. Mary’s) 804-358-1492 eLEEtePhysicians.com

Integrative approach to medicine, optimizing a realistic plan for your health/disease management. As a pharmacist, I review your medications to determine which ones are needed. Implement alternative therapies. Web visits available for established patients. See ad, page 25.

NANCY A. POWELL, M.D.

River’s Way Healthcare of Virginia, PLLC 1791 Cambridge Dr, Ste 203, Richmond 804-658-0435 RiversWayHealthcareVA.com Providing traditional and alternative approaches to support the body’s ability to heal itself. Health assessments, management of health problems through a functional approach. See ad, page 15.

REFLEXOLOGY RELAXATION BY THE FOOT

Talia Moser, Reflexologist, IIR certified By appt., TMoser8@verizon.net 804-399-3353, Richmond TaliaMoser.com Reflexology is a holistic healing art. Applying pressure on points on the feet and hands stimulates a healing response in glands, organs and systems, resulting in better circulation, vitality and peace. International Institute of Reflexology certified.

WILLIAM A. SQUIRES, M.D. Partners in Family Medicine 430 Claremont Ct Colonial Heights 23834 804-526-1130

Family medical practice specializing in complex symptomatology, chronic Lyme disease and geriatrics. Offering a holistic, open-minded and preventative approach to health care that focuses on the root cause of illness, not just the symptoms.

SENIOR SERVICES ALTERNATIVE AGING FITNESS AND WELLNESS

Ryan Duffy, MSG, Gerontologist, Health and Wellness Coach 203-241-4825, Richmond AlternativeAging@gmail.com AlternativeAging.com Ryan Duffy is here to help you and your loved ones age well. With your needs guiding the way, he can help develop a plan for the future. Call now for a free consultation.

QIGONG THERAPY JOY BLACK/GOOD ENERGY FOR LIFE Qigong Instructor and Healing Practitioner 555 Southlake Blvd, Ste C-2 804-971-7135 GoodEnergyForLife.net

Qigong classes improve flexibility, balance, sleep, digestion and mood to transform stress into vitality. Develop mind-body connections through movement, meditation, breath work, and intention to release negative emotions and rebalance energies. Therapies: Chi Nei Tsang, Reiki, Healing Touch and more.

SLEEP DOCTOR DR. HAMILTON-STUBBS’ SLEEP & TOTAL WELLNESS INSTITUTE, LLC 210 E. Brookland Park Blvd. 804-273-9900 DrHamiltonStubbs.com

Board-certified sleep specialist trained in nutrition providing holistic & conventional treatments for sleep disorders and Dr. Hamilton-Stubbs’ Prostate Cancer Diet Program.

RECONNECTIVE HEALING® THE RECONNECTION® & RECONNECTIVE HEALING®

Kaille M. Padgett, Associate Instructor & Practitioner Mentor 804-402-4985, Richmond Kaille@LightWithinYou.com Personally experience the wonder of these astonishing new frequencies that enhance and fuel renewal functions of the body, increase vibratory levels for healing and personal development, and connect us to the fullness of Who We Are. See ad, page 20.

SPIRITUAL HELP & HEALING BRUNO GROENING CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Rick Laird & Mary Rowe, Leaders 800 Blanton Ave, 804-798-0063 Bruno-Groening.org/english Experience divine energy, freely available to everyone, for help and healing on the spiritual path through the teachings of Bruno Groening (1906-1959). Hear reports about medically verifiable healings, including freedom from addiction, depression and anxiety. Donations welcomed. Call for a free personal introduction.

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TAI CHI/QIGONG

VEGETARIAN

FLOYD HERDRICH, L.AC.

VEGETARIAN SOCIETY OF RICHMOND

Tai Chi Chuan Instructor Tuesday Evenings, 6-7:15pm 804-698-0225, Richmond

At Battery Park Christian Church, Ginter Park. Classical style Tai Chi Chuan, the 38 posture short form. Essential movements to strengthen/enhance health and develop spiritual practice. See ad, page 10.

INFORM ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE & TAI CHI, LLC Jo Ann Widner, RN, MS, M.AmSAT 804-370-3906, Mechanicsville JoWidner.com

P.O. Box 15451 Richmond, VA 23227 804-344-4356 VegetarianRichmond.org

The Vegetarian Society of Richmond is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting v e g e t a r i a n i sm t h r o u g h education, activities and advocacy. Meetings open to non-vegetarians.

WOMEN’S WELLNESS REVOLUTIONARY HEART

Joni Advent Maher, MSW Transformational Coach, Spiritual Feminist & Visionary Guide 804-539-8048 Revolutionary Heart.com As women it can be a revolutionary act to put ourselves, our needs and our dreams first in our own lives. Joni has over 20 years of experience supporting women in discovering and living their unique passion and purpose. See ad, page 20.

QIGONG PRACTICE GROUP

Phoebe Antrim, Leader 804-358-1772 (call ahead) Byrd Park, Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30am Centuries-old Chinese practice helps prevent and recover from chronic disease. Boosts immune system and helps emotional and physical balance. Easyto-learn walking, breathing and hand movements. Appropriate for all ages and abilities. Free!

YOGA ASHTANGA YOGA RICHMOND 2902 W Cary St, Richmond 804-622-8211 AshtangaYogaRichmond.com

Come experience the dynamic practice of Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga next to the Byrd Theatre in Carytown. Offering daily classes for all levels, Prenatal Yoga and private lessons. New To Us: 3 classes/30 days – $30.

THERMOGRAPHY DEBBIE TROXELL, RN, MSNH

Thermographer The Wellness Village 1404 Starling Dr, Richmond 804-683-7774 EleetePhysicians.com/thermography.php Safe, non-invasive, radiation-free image screening. Preserve your breast, heart health and much more. Live happier and healthier longer! Interpreted by Matthew Lee, MD, RPh. See ad, page 20.

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GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER

Far West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico 804-741-5267 Info@GlenmoreYoga.com GlenmoreYoga.com Incorporate yoga into your life at Glenmore with our student focused classes, 30+ multi-level classes taught by certified registered Instructors. Gentle and Ageless to Vinyasa and Ashtanga. Voted Best Richmond Yoga Center. Teaching since 1970. See ad, page 8.

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LYDIA NITYA GRIFFITH, E-RYT 200 Specializing in Yoga for Children 804-678-8568, Richmond YogaWithNitya.com

Locally renowned yoga instructor offering classes and private instruction for children as well as summer yoga camp, Yoga with Nitya DVD and children’s book, A Child’s Journey Into Yoga. Private and corporate adult classes, retreats and teacher training.

HEALTHY LIFE YOGA

13565 Midlothian Tpke, Midlothian HealthyLifeYoga.com 804-423-8600 Offering a diverse selection of classes to suit any style—hatha yoga, vinyasa yoga, prenatal yoga, kid and tween yoga, gentle yoga, yin yoga, kundalini yoga and meditation classes. Check the schedule for our current listing of classes, workshops & teacher trainings. Ask about our community outreach offerings, corporate classes & private instruction.

INLIGHT YOGA

3835C Old Buckingham Rd, Powhatan 804-598-0700 Yoga@InlightYoga.com InlightYoga.com Traditional yoga, meditation, personal teaching, small classes, supportive community environment, tranquil atmosphere. Classes any level, any age. Yoga Therapy consultations, certified YTh. Yoga Alliance registered ERTY-500. See website for class schedule –InlightYoga.com

INTEGRAL YOGA® CENTER OF RICHMOND

Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT 500, PRYT, Director 213 Roseneath Rd (behind Temple Beth-El) 804-342-1061, YogaHelps.com Teaching since 1992. Training since 1999. Yoga for balancing life challenges + experiencing peace. Expert in Yoga Philosophy, Cancer, Arthritis, Anxiety, PTSD + other health conditions. On faculty at Yogaville, national/ international speaker. Classes include asanas, breathing, chanting, meditation, relaxation, philosophy. Personalized attention.

OM ON YOGA

SPIRITUAL FLOW YOGA STUDIO

320 Libbie Ave OmOnYoga.com 804-282-9642 Info@OmOnYoga.com

YOGA SOURCE

13354 Midlothian Tpke, Ste 201 Info@SpiritualFlowYoga.com 804-909-0955 SpiritualFlowYogaStudio.com

Richmond’s Premier Yoga Studio and Clothing Boutique located in the Libbie & Grove Neighborhood, with 35+ classes/week including Beginner, Vinyasa, Kids, Teens, 200- and 300-Hour Teacher Training, as well as Annual Wellness Retreats.

SATCHIDANANDA ASHRAM-YOGAVILLE

3122 W Cary St, Ste 220 804-359-9642 Info@YogaRichmond.com YogaRichmond.com

We offer all levels and styles of yoga classes in a safe and friendly studio environment, as well Qigong and Meditation with certified and experienced teachers.

Yoga Source offers a wide variety of yoga and barre classes for all levels, ages and abilities. Get moving, slow down or integrate your body and mind with us. Shop our yoga boutique for all your yoga needs!

SVAROOPA® YOGA

Kirsten Hale, CSYT 700 hrs. 804-519-7471, BonAirYoga.com Deborah Woodward, RYT, CSYT 700 hrs. 804-338-1105, EasyInYourBones.com

Buckingham, VA 1-800-858-YOGA (9642) IntegralYogaPrograms.org Serene Yoga Center in rolling Virginia Woodlands. Integral Yoga Teacher Trainings. Silent and Individual Retreats. Workshops. Yoga classes. Meditation. Guest Stays. Welcome Weekends. Vegetarian Meals. See ad, page 10.

Experience the immediate, reliable results of this restorative yoga that releases deeply held tensions in core muscles along the spine. Small classes for all levels of fitness, meeting your body right where it is. Embodyment Yoga® Therapy, meditation classes and workshops.

SHOCKOE SLIP YOGA STUDIO 1307-A E Cary St 804-343-2010 ShockoeSlipYoga.com YogalandRVA@gmail.com

Richmond’s newest premier yoga studio, located conveniently in Historic Downtown Richmond. Shockoe Slip Yoga has it all. Everything from Hatha, Vinyasa, Rocket, Restorative and the newest Surf Set Fitness & Yoga. We welcome all levels.

YOGA THERAPY PHOENIX RISING YOGA THERAPY Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT 500, PRYT 804-342-1061, Vimala@YogaHelps.com YogaHelps.com

A unique body-mind healing practice that combines gentle yoga with active listening to facilitate self-discovery and exploration of the relationship between our body, mind and life.

Wellness is not a ‘medical fix’ but a way of living—a lifestyle that’s sensitive and responsive to all the dimensions of body, mind and spirit, an approach to life we each design to achieve our highest potential for well-being now and forever. ~Greg Anderson

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