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Well, if the fresh air and aroma of springtime don’t get you out into nature, perhaps the seasonal viruses will.

As cabin fever sets in, our family is dusting off the hiking boots, cleaning the kayaks, and setting out to explore the pinelands.

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If that doesn’t inspire you to get out, perhaps the essay on Wharton State Forest, or the Pinelands top 5 Hiking spots will!

For Earth Day month, we focus on planetary health as well as ours. So, don’t forget the numerous open-air Earth Day events to refocus our collective energy on health and wellness for both humanity and the planet.

Finally, remember that everything is always working out…

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CONTENTS Natural Awakenings | South Jersey | April 2020 Issue

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CLIMATE WARRIORS UNITE A Call to Action

50th EARTH DAY TAKES ON CLIMATE CHANGE Golden Anniversary Marks Call to Action

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONS

At the Forefront of the Fight Against Climate Change

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PLANET RESCUE

Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis

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BRIGIT STRAWBRIDGE HOWARD on Rediscovering Nature

WHARTON STATE FOREST

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THE PINELANDS TOP 5 HIKES

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A HOME THAT HEALS Creating a Nurturing Space

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ACUPUNCTURE FOR ANIMALS

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Annual You Are Beautiful Fundraiser in Moorestown Rizzieri Salon and Spa, in Moorestown, will host the fourth annual You Are Beautiful Fundraiser from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on April 27. It will be an evening filled with great entertainment, raffle baskets, food and drinks for a great cause. This year’s fundraiser will be Kentucky Derby themed, so break out the big hats and enjoy a mint julep.

One hundred percent of the funds raised will go toward purchasing wigs and scarves for cancer patients at the RCCA Hair Boutique, located in the Virtua Samson Cancer Center, in Moorestown. The RCCA Hair Boutique gives patients undergoing cancer treatment at Virtua a safe haven to receive care in a very private and quiet setting. The Hair Boutique offers a complimentary clipper cut, wig and wig fitting, and scarf/ wrap lesson to any Virtua oncology patient, with those services donated by the Rizzieri staff and supported by RCCA. Location: 400 NJ-38, Ste. 1440. For more information, contact Paula Brown at 856-552-2262 or PBrown@Rizzieri.com. Also visit Foundation.Virtua.org/rizzieri. See ads on page 23 and 29.

Nurse CBD Introduces Hemp-Infused Gummy Supplements Nurse CBD, in Moorestown Mall, has added Soothe hemp-infused gummies to the 40-plus products in its inventory of unique CBD products that promote mind and body balance. Since product sourcing is of utmost importance, Nurse CBD chooses providers that offer integrity of ingredients and affordability. The all-natural gummies are made with U.S.-grown hemp, have no artificial colors or flavors and are low in sugar. The new Soothe gummy is a delicious one-a-day hemp supplement that offers relaxation and stress relief without harmful ingredients.

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Two Free Holistic Health and Wellness Events Next Step Strategies presents two free holistic health and wellness events: World Tai Chi and Qigong Day (WTCQD) on April 25 at the Georgian Court University (GCU) campus, in Lakewood, and the Spring Holistic Health and Craft Fair (SHHCF) on May 2 at the Crockett Middle School, in Hamilton Township.

Those that are looking for more vitality, improvement with balance, help with lowering high blood pressure or are struggling with stress can find out how the easy, gentle movements of tai chi and qigong may help improve their health naturally at the WTCQD event. Tai chi and qigong are known for their health benefits, and this event is a great way for people to learn and experience these movements, which may be done seated as well as standing.

The morning practice is free and open to all. Participants are to meet at 9:30 at the GCU Casino Auditorium. Those that wish to stay for lunch may incur a nominal fee or they can bring their own lunch. After lunch, there will be a workshop that goes deeper into the practices.

There will be more than 50 holistic practitioners and crafters at the SHHCF, as well as workshops, individual sessions, giveaways, food and fun. The entrance fee is free.

Location for WTCQD: 900 Lakewood Ave. Location for SHHCF: 2631 Kuser Rd. (off Rte. 130, near I-95 and NJ TPK exit 7A).

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Anti-Aging Lift Event at Wair Studio Salon Wair Studio Salon, in Marlton, is hosting an Anti-Aging Lift event, featuring Beauty by Biba, from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 26. Attendees will experience the latest anti-aging microcurrent technology that activates facial muscles and collagen to restore skin to its youthful condition.

People must RSVP to secure their spot to receive a $200 treatment for only $50, or they can stop by anytime during the event to learn more about this exciting game-changer in the beauty industry. Champagne and light bites will be served.

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This event will feature Dr. Fuhrman’s presentation, Nutritional Protocols for Disease Reversal, followed by a Q&A and personal book signing of his new release, Eat for Life. All proceeds from the event will support HealTHY Life’s mission to educate and support late-stage cancer patients seeking alternative and complementary treatments.

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Star Staff Member at Infinity Float Infinity Float wellness supervisor Cassie Hoxit knows a thing or two about mind-body health. As a star pole vaulter in high school, floating helped her accelerate athletic recovery while also improving mental clarity and focus. An honor society member with a grade-point average of 3.6, Hoxit is currently working toward her nursing degree. She is passionate Cassie Hoxit about helping others, which is why she thrives in her role at Infinity Float, a float spa in Mount Laurel.

Since being hired in 2017, she’s played a significant role in promoting holistic wellness in South Jersey. In fact, she recently completed the Cannabinoid Certification Program, where she furthered her understanding and expertise in cannabidiol (CBD) oil, physiology and health. She is knowledgeable about a wide range of natural therapies and enjoys discussing the ways in which they can help guests to relax, refresh and recover.

Hoxit spends her free time spoiling her dog, a pit-mix rescue, and hanging out with friends. Although she no longer competes in track, she still enjoys frequent workouts and has served as a mentor and coach to younger athletes. Infinity Float is fortunate to have such a dedicated and caring professional as part of its wellness team.

Celebrate World Tai Chi and Qigong Day in Voorhees The Virtua William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, in Voorhees, is presenting a World Tai Chi and Qigong Day free event at 12:30 p.m. on April 25 in honor of these ancient traditions.

These meditative practices reduce stress, improve balance, boost energy and treat chronic medical conditions. Expert tai chi and qigong practitioner Sifu Morris Siegel will lead participants through group activities as well as demonstrations suitable for all levels.

Location: 2309 Evesham Rd. For more information or to register, visit the member services desk or call 856-325-5300. See ad on page 3.

Annual PPA Native Plant Sale in Southampton

Sustainable Monroe Township is inviting people to come to the Pfeiffer Community Center, in Williamstown, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 18 to see for themselves why so many experts are calling electric vehicles (EVs) the best cars on the road. The Drive Electric Earth Day event, co-hosted by the South Jersey Electric Vehicle Club, will feature electric cars on display for the public and municipal officials to view and learn about.

For a chance to win $100, register to attend or participate and complete a short survey. Must be at least 18 years old to win.

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The Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) is holding its annual Native Plant Sale from 3 to 6 p.m. on April 24, for members only, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 25, for the public, at its headquarters in Southampton.

Plants that will be for sale are those native to the Pine Barrens and South Jersey, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers and wetland plants. Attendees will be able to browse native plant gardens, PPA merchandise and educational displays at the PPA’s visitor center. Experts will also be on hand to answer attendees’ plant questions. Proceeds go toward furthering PPA’s mission to protect and preserve the Pinelands.

A great way to help preserve our native flora is to plant native vegetation around our homes and businesses. Luckily, New Jersey residents have lots of beautiful and interesting native plants to choose from. When we landscape with native plants, not only are we likely to save money and resources by using less fertilizer, soil additives and water, we are also helping to strengthen the complex web of connections linking native species and ecological processes in our local ecosystem.

Location: 301 Bluebell Rd. To RSVP, register, volunteer or to show an EV, visit DriveElectricEarthDay.org/event.php?eventid=2319. For more information, email SustainableMonroe@gmail.com.

Location: 17 Pemberton Rd. For more information, call 609-859-8860 or visit PinelandsAlliance.org. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

Location: 431 Larchmont Blvd. For more information about Infinity Float, call 856-372-2389 or visit InfinityFloatNJ.com. See ad on page 15.

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A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, and grocery stores are poised to sell reusable synthetic fiber bags. The same law will ban handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021. Claudia Hernández, the city’s director of environmental awareness, says, “We are finding that people are returning to baskets, to cucuruchos [cone-shaped rolls of paper].”

The old ways are present in other aspects, too. Many residents still use wheeled, folding shopping baskets and some vendors still measure out bulk goods in discarded sardine cans.

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50th EARTH DAY TAKES ON CLIMATE CHANGE Golden Anniversary Marks Call to Action

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“We are now in an environmental emergency and a climate breakdown. The world needs you—and your actions—for Earth Day 2020.”

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I love to see what young people are doing, because if we collectively use our voice to amplify the facts about climate change, we can work to find solutions.

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PLANET RESCUE Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis

by Julie Marshall Like most kids, Azalea Morgan loves polar bears. “They’re fluffy and cute,” the 8-year-old says, and after watching a documentary on how climate change is affecting these Arctic apex predators, she badly wanted to help. Her mom, Molly Morgan, suggested she do something big, because the problem of global warming is monumental.

For nearly three weeks last September, Azalea pedaled her bike alongside her mom and 9-year-old sister, Ember, setting out from their hometown of Andover, New Hampshire, en route to New York City to attend the United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit, where Greta Thunberg and other global youth leaders marched for change. The trip was a fundraiser to put solar panels on their school and for future projects under KidsCare4PolarBears, a Facebook page that documents their ongoing efforts.

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While not everyone has the time or inclination to ride 250 miles and camp—some of it in the rain—or as Thunberg did, sail across the Atlantic in a zero-emissions yacht, there are steps individuals can take to combat climate change on a grassroots level, experts say, because the crisis is undeniable, as seen most recently in the catastrophic bushfires across Australia.

There are peaceful protests taking place worldwide scheduled throughout 2020 at FridaysForFuture.org and other organizations, but a growing number of individuals that want to do more are using their imaginations and creative endeavors, inspiring others to take unique action.

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The message I try to express [through my art] is that some of our best-known wild animals might, in my lifetime, no longer be on the planet.

the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour by collectively turning off lights at 8:30 p.m. while holding eco-events, and others are joining in the global tree-planting campaign of The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

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STEPPING UP FOR BIODIVERSITY “I wanted to inspire other kids,” Ember says of her bicycle trek for polar bears. “I love animals and they deserve to not die.”

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Getting Started

Climate Action Opportunities FRIDAYS FOR FUTURE – This is a global movement sparked by Greta Thunberg, with a map for climate strikes around the world (FridaysForFuture.org).

THE UNITED NATIONS – Consider supporting several campaigns for climate change with grassroots strategies, including Climate Neutral Now, ACT Now and Good Life Goals (UN.org).

MOMS CLEAN AIR FORCE – Parents protecting children from climate-driven pollution, offering strategies to get kids involved (MomsCleanAirForce.org).

EARTH HOUR 2020 – Read about the global effort to dramatize environmental concerns that occurred on March 28 when lights were turned off for an hour around the world (EarthHour.org).

PANDA AMBASSADORS – World Wildlife Fund engages activists of all ages with a toolkit and inspirational stories (WorldWildlife.org).

PLANT A BILLION TREES – Join in the massive reforestation project by supporting the Nature Conservancy and planting trees (Nature.org).

POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL – Get involved and inspired through creative projects for polar bears (PolarBearsInternational.org). pastureland. In Zimbabwe, farmers have turned to chopping down trees for wood as an alternative economic opportunity. “Everybody is stressed and competing for resources,” Advani says. “It is a very severe result of climate change.”

Advani and researchers are working in tandem with local societies in 30 countries across Africa, Central America and Asia to fund novel projects under the Wildlife Adaptation Innovation Fund. For instance, they are piloting a rainwater harvesting project to help farmers get through the dry seasons and are constructing concrete and mudbrick nests to help albatross breed better in Tasmania. These special projects are based on available levels of donations that are sometimes crowd-sourced.

Raising funds for innovative projects, as well as increasing awareness of what’s happening, is an important grassroots strategy, says Elan Strait, WWF director of U.S. climate campaigns. It can be as simple as sharing updates, tagging social media influencers and instigating a rallying cry. WWF has its own program called Panda Ambassadors in which conservation activists of all ages can get tips and tools to promote specific projects they feel most passionate about.

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“I love to see what young people are doing, because if we collectively use our voice to amplify the facts about climate change, we can work to find solutions,” Strait says. “And we need facts to get out there because, at least in the U.S., some people think climate change is still a controversy and are afraid to talk about it, but we should have that conversation with friends and family so we can find solutions.”

YOUTH RISING TO THE CHALLENGE Getting involved in grassroots-level strategies is empowering not only for kids, but for adults that need their resiliency and inspiration, says Janet Stringer, manager of donor relations at Polar Bears International, in Bozeman, Montana. “In my work, I hear from so many people who are feeling deep despair about the climate crisis. I draw hope from the children who write to us, sharing stories and pictures about their dreams for a future that includes polar bears,” says Stringer. “I think we owe it to the next generation to work as hard as we can to come together and make the necessary changes to ensure that polar bears—and all wildlife—are not a species we learn about in the pages of a book, but a wild species that we can see with our own eyes, reminding us of how special our planet is and why it deserves our respect.”

One of her favorite examples comes from students at the Daina-Isard school, in Olesa de Montserrat, Spain, and their climate-driven projects with teacher Connie Darilek, who asked the Aquarium of Barcelona to help them grow plankton, an organism threatened by warming seas.

“They gave us plankton and jellyfish, and it was really amazing for the students to learn the [Arctic] food chain and how serious it would be losing the polar bear on top,” Darilek says.

Students recently published the book Nanuc, a story about a polar bear that they also illustrated, now in its second printing.

Josie Martin, 13, of Solana Beach, California, has raised $8,700 for conservation of rhinos, elephants, pangolins, gorillas and polar bears by giving watercolor paintings to those that donate to charities through her PayPal Giving page at Chuffed.org/project/ peace-love-hope-for-rhinos. “Each year, I think I’m getting a little bit better at creating art which sends a strong message,” she says.

“The message I try to express is that some of our best-known wild animals might in my lifetime no longer be on the planet. I think the difference I make through art is that I am helping to raise awareness for important animal conservation work.”

EVERY ACTION COUNTS There’s no one solution to climate change, says Catherine Macdonald, TNC director of natural climate solutions for North America. “We really have to try, all of us. It’s important that everyone feel they can contribute, because everything does make a difference, and no action is too small.”

For those that are not art-inclined, one of the best things people can do is to plant trees, Macdonald says, whether it’s replanting forests or increasing their numbers in urban areas. According to a 2018 study by TNC published in Science Advances, nature-driven land management could sequester 21 percent of America’s annual

greenhouse gas pollution—the equivalent of emissions from all cars and trucks on the roads today. Planting trees emerged in the study as the most significant among 21 strategies to mitigate global warming.

One good way to get started is join the TNC Plant a Billion Trees program, Macdonald says; details are at Tinyurl.com/TNCPlantABillionTrees.

“Climate change is definitely a growing concern that we are facing, and as more people understand there is a problem and what the solutions are, the more influence we can have on the big decision-makers, whether that’s government or corporations that make our products,” she says. “And being aware informs voters to advance climate action.”

While Josie, Ember, Azalea and the students at Daina-Isard aren’t old enough to vote, their message is strong. “I’m worried about the impact climate change will have on our future,” Josie says. “I think people should protest peacefully for the things they believe in and that more people should exercise their right to vote for leaders who care about the youth in our world and the generations to come. I also think people should try to spend a little bit of their time taking action for what they want to see changed in our world.”

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half-eaten hotdog dropped into the water becomes a beacon.

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growth beneath your feet. Lichen sprawls along downed trees

long, together they resemble a pack of hungry dogs, stealthily and

and spreads like sparsely placed patches of area carpet. There

methodically encircling the hotdog prey. Quickly as they came,

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that conceals its life so well. Small, camouflaged lizards jet across

invisible radius, they drop one by one. First back into the sanctity of

weathered trees fallen from a previous storm. Deer quietly pass

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in succession, the smaller turtles retreat in an unwritten hierarchy.

birds feed on the buzzing insects for their afternoon meal. The

They drop like pebbles into the water, now invisible to peering eyes.

silence is broken only by the songs of the male toad in search of a

mate. As a parade route of patrons, the blueberry bushes line the

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tles, cans and trash are strewn everywhere from the previous

You can see the local sunbathers perched motionless as you

Even in this isolated place, far from the city, what is clear-

The shallow waters of the river best visually conceal their

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reconfigure the pathways where excursionists once easily trod.

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In November 2018, one of the worst fires in California history overtook the town of Paradise and surrounding communities, killing 88 people and destroying more than 18,000 buildings. Alexandria Villaseñor, who was visiting family 100 miles away in her hometown of Davis, experienced the suffocating effects of the smoke: Every breath was difficult for the asthmatic teen who is now 14 and lives in New York City.

The fire changed Villaseñor’s life. “I was very upset, and I wanted to understand why these fires were happening,” she says.

“I started to research climate change and wildfires, and began to see the scientific connection between the two.”

Awakened by personal concerns and ignited by emerging role models, activists of all ages are learning how to become effective climate warriors. Watching Greta Thunberg speak soon after the California disaster to world leaders at COP 24, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poland, empowered Villaseñor to take to the streets and protest. “Greta gave permission to students all around the world to make their voices heard,” she says of the Swedish teenager whose school strike initiative—Fri26

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days for Future—has become a worldwide phenomenon.

On December 14, 2018, Villaseñor began her own Friday vigils outside the U.N.—sometimes alone, other times with friends she’s inspired to take action; she also helped organize the 2019 Global Climate Strike in New York City, attended by more than 300,000 people, and founded Earth Uprising, a nonprofit global youth movement. She’s one of 16 youngsters, along with Thunberg, that filed a legal complaint with the U.N. demanding that France, Germany, Brazil, Argentina and Turkey curb their carbon emissions.

“There are so many ways that young people can get involved,” says Villaseñor. “They can give presentations about climate change in their classes and communities. Go out with a sign and protest, or lobby politicians. Have clear demands of what you want your city or town to do. I’ve seen local action influence action nationally and internationally.”

Dianne Rhodes, 76, of Saskatoon, Canada, began her activism in 2006 after seeing Al Gore’s documentary An Inconvenient Truth. “It was shocking what we were doing to the environment, our home, our planet. It hit me like a freight train, and I saw the

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urgency,” she says.

Rhodes trained with Gore, enabling herself to give up-to-date, truthful and science-based slide presentations. Her talks vary in subject and audience, from composting instructions for a group of pre-K kids to in-depth climate science for business professionals. “Activism is a way of letting people know what’s happening. It’s so important to get that awareness, to give people hope and then to show them how they can make a difference,” she explains.

Rhodes recommends both grassroots and “grass-top” action, including protest marches, working directly with city planners and changing personal behavior and choices at home. She’s excited about a new initiative in Canada: “We’re doing town hall meetings all across the country based on the Green New Deal … where people talk about how to get a city’s carbon emissions down—what we can do in our neighborhoods, and how we can go after our city governments to get them behind this as fast as possible.”

Solemi Hernandez, 41, a Venezuelan immigrant raising two sons in Naples, Florida, quit her job and took out a loan so she could dedicate all her time to environmental activism. “Ecosystems are about to collapse and we don’t know the exact tipping point. I don’t see a healthy future for my kids,” she says. One month after her dramatic decision, the Citizens Climate Lobby hired her to become its southeast regional coordinator.

“We’re going to create and elect new decision-makers instead of trying to change those leaders that are not representing us.”

In 2019, Hernandez attended COP 25 in Spain and saw Thunberg up close speaking to thousands of cheering activists. “Greta is an inspiration, but it’s not on her shoulders to solve the issues,” she says. “It’s on us to organize in our communities, see what can we do personally and not look to her to be the savior. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”

Sandra Yeyati is a contributor to Natural Awakenings and past president of the Naples, Florida, Press Club. Connect at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Environmental Commissions:

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by Nicole Lloyd

As an individual, it’s easy to feel powerless in the face of climate change. The problem can feel too big and many of the larger systems are failing us. The federal government is undermining clean energy development and promoting the use of natural gases. New Jersey has largely stepped up, but it still has a way to go in implementing clean energy policies. Fortunately, there are people on the ground in our state combating climate change and its effects, right in our own communities. These individuals are the members of New Jersey’s Environmental Commissions.

“Environmental Commissions are champions of the environment at the local level,” Julie Lange Groth, the media director with the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC), says. Each committee consist of five to seven residents of a community that serve in an advisory role to their local government. Members research issues, develop environmental education programs and advocate for environmentally friendly policies in their towns. According to Groth, “[They’re] educating their communities about environmental protection, helping municipal officials make smart decisions about land use and working with citizens to protect and restore the natural resources in their towns.”

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ban. But in the meantime, more than 100 communities’ Environmental Commissions have already passed plastic bag bans in their towns. And right now, these committees are on the frontlines combating climate change and its effects in our state. “[They] work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” Groth says, “[They’re] protecting trees, promoting renewable energy and energy conservation, preserving open space [...] encouraging green building, and much more.” Trees and natural spaces in particular are critical for carbon sequestration. The tree plantings, garden installations and open space preservation projects that Environmental Commissions initiate help to capture the excess carbon already in our air.

But if we want to stop the warming of our planet, we can’t just capture carbon—we must also stop releasing it into the atmosphere. To do this, we have to reduce our use of fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy. Fortunately, Environmental Commissions are working on this issue as well.

A paltry 5 percent of New Jersey’s energy comes from renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Despite the urgency of the issue, our state has still been slow to enact the necessary changes to transition our state to renewables. That’s where Environmental Commissions come in. They’re working to convert their communities over to renewables through education and local programs. Many towns have placed solar panels on their local government buildings, installed electric vehicle charging stations in

their towns, and hosted renewable energy workshops.

But one of the starkest examples of the power of Environmental Commissions to transition entire communities to renewable energy took place in Glen Rock, New Jersey. In 2017, the Glen Rock Environmental Commission led an initiative to have their community participate in a Renewable Government Energy Aggregation (R-GEA) program in which municipalities purchase renewable energy services on a largescale for residents in the community. This allows for cheaper energy rates than an individual could obtain on their own.

The Glen Rock program made 100 percent renewable energy available for a discounted price for all households in the town. While residents had the opportunity to opt out of the program, most chose to stay because of the cheaper prices. Since the start of the program, it’s estimated that the town has cut back its greenhouse gas emissions by a remarkable 26 percent. And that’s just one town. Imagine the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions we’d see if more towns across New Jersey participated in an R-GEA program.

And just who are these people who have stepped up and joined their local Environmental Commissions? They come from a variety of backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common—“they want to do something meaningful to preserve our quality of life, protect natural resources and take action against climate change,” Groth says. “They are simply concerned citizens who care about their communities as well as our planet.”

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Brigit Strawbridge Howard on Rediscovering Nature

by April Thompson

Bees have been a portal to the natural world for me … everything is interconnected, and you start to notice the whole web of life.

Bee advocate, wildlife gardener and naturalist Brigit Strawbridge Howard was alarmed the moment she realized she knew more about the French Revolution than the native trees around her. Howard’s realization that she had lost touch with the natural world led her on a journey deep into the fascinating world of honeybees, bumblebees, and the often unsung superpollinator solitary bees, chronicled in her book Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature. Howard writes, speaks and campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of native wild bees and other pollinating insects. She lives in North Dorset, England, with her husband, Rob, where they love to bee-watch in their backyard garden.

What first piqued your interest in bees?

Initially, apocalyptic headlines about bee decline and colony collapse with female worker bees leaving hives and not coming back alarmed me from a human food chain perspective. It happened to be around the time I realized I had completely lost touch with the natural world I so loved as a child. I started looking for bees and became completely immersed in their world; the more I watched them, the more I lost track of time and the more questions I had. I also began to more worry about the bees themselves than about their decline’s effect on us.

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in a specific species because everything is interconnected, and you start to notice the whole web of life.

What makes bees distinct from other kinds of insects?

Bees go out specifically to collect pollen and nectar to feed their larvae; other insects eat pollen and are important pollinators, but don’t collect it for their young. They also tend to visit the same flower species again and again, which other pollinators don’t always do.

How has your study of bees affected you personally?

I dropped out of school as a teenager. Bees are the only thing I’ve truly ever studied; I am self-taught in insect biology and ecology. I have read scientific papers that I would have never thought were for the likes of me in my quest to understand more about bees.

Also, when I feel overwhelmed with life, because of my interest in bees I have something else to focus on. I can lose hours and hours walking in the woods and totally forget my problems. I have learned to tune into the tiny things, the fungi and miniscule plants I would have otherwise walked past.

What is one of the most interesting aspects of bee behavior?

Some years ago, I remember vividly a day on my patio listening to bees with my eyes closed and seeing if I could recognize them by their buzzes. Bumblebees have a deep booming buzz, for example, and I recog-

nized this, but suddenly it changed to a high-pitched sound like a dental drill. I opened my eyes, and it was a bumblebee going round and round the sides of a Welsh poppy, sounding really frantic and having a pollen bath. As it turns out, she was sonicating, otherwise known as buzz foraging. This is how bees pollinate tomatoes. A lot of flowers don’t give up pollen easily, but the bumblebee knows exactly what to do. It grasps the flower and continues to vibrate without moving its wings. This produces high-frequency vibrations that trigger the tomato flower to open and explodes pollen out onto the bee.

What are a few ways that we can help support bee populations?

Maintain gardens, backyards and balconies with a variety of nectar-rich plants and create habitat for bees to nest in. Plant flowers that will bloom in succession. Stop using pesticides, insecticides and other chemicals, because the bees are taking that cocktail of chemicals back to the hive or nest, and collectively they are more dangerous than the sum of their parts. Also, dare to be less tidy in your garden; grow wildflowers and let flowering weeds like clover and dandelions be. Watch and see what comes. It won’t just be the bees: If we get it right for the bees, it spirals out to other species.

It’s never too late to reconnect and find the curiosity and awe that you experienced as a child. It was bees that captured my attention and imagination; for someone else it may be something else, but if you make time to stop, sit and look around you, you will find the wonder in nature.

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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1. Batona Trail - Franklin Parker Preserve Woodland Township, NJ – 8.3 miles one way.

This one requires a bit of planning, as you’ll need to park cars on each side or arrange a pickup at the end (or do 16 miles in a day), but it’s worth it. You start with the Apple Pie Hill fire tower, then cross almost immediately into the Parker Preserve. The Batona is separate from the other four trails in the Parker Preserve, so it’s often less populated than the other Parker Preserve trails. The bogs here aren’t ringed with old roads which makes you think you are in the middle of nowhere. There are tons of great little bridges over streams and old ditches, plenty of stretches of pine forest, and the end is a hop from island to island (helped by some connecting boards) through a little swamp before exiting onto Route 72. It’s totally awesome.

2. Batona Trail - Carranza to Apple Pie Hill (Wharton State Forest) - Tabernacle, NJ – 8.2 miles out-and-back.

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trips, and one of the few trails in the state that can be considered a long-distance trail (at just under 53 miles). This is a fantastic stretch. Starting at the Carranza Memorial, you can visit the memorial to that fallen aviation hero of Mexico Emilio Carranza.

You’ll then pass through camp, follow along a swamp, and cross Skit Branch. From here, it’s swamps, Mount Korbar and finally up Apple Pie Hill after 4.1 miles. This is a great spot to eat lunch, then make sure to climb the fire tower here. From the top, you can see Philadelphia and Atlantic City, as well a massive chunk of the pine barrens. One of the best spots in South Jersey. Then its back down the tower, and back the way that you came.

3. Red Trail - Franklin Parker Preserve – Woodland Township (Chatsworth), NJ - 6 miles (loop) This beautiful six-mile loop is in the middle of the pines, many miles from anywhere else. It snakes through pinelands, open meadows, and along old cranberry bogs. It’s flat through some areas, but hilly in others to offer variety. It also features the best trail bridge in the pine barrens (a suspension bridge) and two oversized chairs to relax in.

4. Cloverdale Farm County Park - Barnegat Township, NJ - 1.5 miles of trail (loop) It’s short, but it snakes through the well-preserved remains of a cranberry bog operation, complete with a reconstructed nature center and most of the outbuildings.

Trails go around the edges of the bogs, offering beautiful views of the water and of the birds who now hang out there. It’s a great place to get some stunning pictures.

5. Black Run Preserve - Evesham Township, NJ - 9 miles of trails (and growing).

The Friends of Black Run Preserve have done an awesome job of making this preserve available to public and are improving the trail system almost continually. It’s also a great spot to bird along the old cranberry bogs, do the orienteering/map course, go for a run on the 5K Trail or go for a ride on your mountain bike.

Mike McCormick is a South Jersey native who has been hiking and canoeing for most of his life. He started a blog about his experiences five years ago which developed into a comprehensive website that provides hiking resources based on his extensive knowledge and experience of the area. For more information, visit SouthJerseyTrails.org.

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A Home That Heals Creating a Nurturing Space

by Marlaina Donato

Our spaces are not meant to be stagnant, but to evolve through each stage of our lives. ~Bridget Saraka

Ali English, owner of Eldrum Interiors, in Lincolnshire, England, concurs, “We all need a safe holt to return to, that space where we can be utterly ourselves, utterly at peace.”

SANCTUARY AND MENTAL HEALTH Investing in harmony does not require a high price tag. “It’s important to have a mental vision of what this means, and for me, there are three major components: peace, order and beauty,” says Texas-based designer Rachel Anne Ridge, who blogs at HomeSanctuary.com.

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Home, whether a humble studio apartment or a dream house, is a critical facet of well-being, a spiritual headquarters from which good health springs. Everyone in the family, including two- and four-legged children, can benefit from an environment that feels like a sacred space. Creating nourishing corners, along with more open areas that feed the senses and a system of functional ease, can be a deep and rewarding act of self-care.

“Our home is by far one of the most significant investments we’ll ever make. Our spaces are not meant to be stagnant, but to evolve through each stage of our lives,” says feng shui expert Bridget Saraka, of Saskatoon, Canada.

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Like water and wind, harmony within the home should also flow. “Listening to the energies in your home and taking the time to move furniture around until you have a placement that makes your head feel calm is really important,” says English.

Feng shui—the ancient Chinese system of creating harmony in personal and professional spaces—prioritizes color psychology. “More times than I can count, I’ve had clients report loss of motivation after painting their homes taupe. They’ve also reported weight gain and digestive disorders,” says Saraka. “It’s best to use colors that reflect light, especially for homes in locations where winter is long and days are short.”

Disruptive clutter is another key player in eliciting discontent, especially for children that are sensitive to environmental stimulus.

“A space that is cluttered can cause emotional distress, resulting in less-than-desirable behaviors,” says Saraka. “Something as simple as the lines of the furniture can feel sharp, creating anxiety.

It all matters.”

CULTIVATING COMFORT Soul-inspiring visuals, satisfying textures and natural, delightful scents are all desirable domestic companions. A small, ambient lamp in a bathroom or a spring-colored sheer in a window can invite the benediction of light.

“Step outside the room and then come back in as a guest,” suggests Ridge. “What do you notice with your newcomer’s eyes?

What does the room feel like? What smells are you aware of? Do you need to move a cat litter box to another area of the house?

Would an area rug soften the hard sounds of foot traffic? Pause on each of your senses and make notes.”

BRINGING THE OUTDOORS IN Incorporating organic elements can boost the vitality of any living space. “House plants are a wonderful way to bring the green world into our homes. Go for organic ones if possible, and if you’re worried you may forget to water them, consider plants like scented leaf pelargoniums; for example, Royal Oak. They thrive on neglect and can also provide some wonderful room fragrances,” says English. She also suggests including natural or quality faux branches and blooms in the home as ways of decorating—berries to provide splashes of rich orange, pine cones dabbed with metallic paint, or even long stems of ivy leaves twisted into garlands.

Having live plants in the home also benefits physical health.

“Adding a few real plants to a space can help reduce environmental toxins found in paints and manmade products, as well as electromagnetic frequencies—by-products of electronics.”

Ridge concurs, “Cacti can be a charming alternative for those of us who don’t have a green thumb, but still want to enjoy a living plant indoors.”

In the end, a place of sanctuary comes from a place of love.

English sums it up best: “If you pour that sense of love into your home, you will, over time, find that mirrored back at you, and you’ll feel it whenever you go through your front door.”

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BUILDING A HEALTHIER HOME HABITAT

by Houtaneh Houtan Here are some of the ways in which we can create a healthier home habitat: n Discard the “nonstick” pans and replace them with either stainless steel or cast-iron pans. Nonstick pans are full of chemicals that leech into your food and contribute to the toxic load within your body. n Avoid plastic Tupperware, plastic water bottles and plastic cookware/spatulas. Plastic (even the variety which claims to be “microwave/dishwasher/food-safe”) contains compounds which disrupt our hormones and mimic estrogen. The safest alternative to plastic containers is glass (even glass water bottles), and safer options for spatulas include bamboo (which is also sustainably grown) and silicone. n Discard that countertop Brita water filter and invest in a Berkey Gravity Filtration System, or a Reverse Osmosis System. Unfortunately, there are few places left in this country where water is clean and healthy enough to drink straight from the faucet. n Use eco-friendly and natural cleaning products; or better yet, make them at home with water, alcohol, vinegar and essential oils. Chemicals found in cleaning agents are at the top of the World Health Organization’s list of agents which contribute to indoor air pollution. n Decorate your home with indoor plants—not only do they provide a spot of nature within the home, but many of them also purify the air within the home so as to provide a cleaner atmosphere. n Finally, invest in a HEPA air filter. Indoor air quality is far worse than outdoor air quality because the air is polluted with chemicals and trapped inside. Using an air filter to clean the air within your home provides another avenue towards a healthier home environment.

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eedles make most pet parents cringe, but those used for acupuncture don’t hurt animals, they help. They are what traditional Chinese veterinary medicine has used for thousands of years to enhance blood circulation, balance the nervous system and promote release of pain-relieving hormones in animals ranging from rabbits to horses.

“It’s a holistic approach that pinpoints the issues, unlike medicines that must go through the entire body,” says C.J. Schnier, coach for the University of Wisconsin women’s polo team. The five thoroughbreds and a quarter horse on her Verona, Wisconsin, farm have a standing appointment every three weeks with a veterinarian that performs acupuncture for their injuries, arthritis, colic and immune systems.

Since the founding of the Boulder, Colorado-based International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 1974, the number of certified animal acupuncturists has grown from 80 to about 1,800, making the specialty more accessible worldwide.

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A 2016 review of veterinary acupuncture clinical trials published in the American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine concluded that it was safe and effective in treating a wide range of medical conditions like canine hip dysplasia, pain from osteoarthritis and surgery, intervertebral disc disease, seizure disorders, vomiting, inflammatory bowel disease, cardiac and respiratory problems, and depression and anxiety.

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THE MANY METHODS Dry needle acupuncture is what most people recognize—the use of thin, solid, metallic needles inserted into specific meridian acupoints on a body. There is also aquapuncture, that involves injection of a liquid, such as diluted vitamin B12, into an acupoint to relieve muscle pain and discomfort. Moxibustion is a technique used for joint stiffness or allergies in which a heated Chinese herbal compound is applied to or held over acupoints. Electrostimulation, sending an electrical current through pairs of inserted needles, takes less time and creates longer-lasting effects.

“Electrostimulation is very effective for treating neurological conditions such as radial nerve paralysis, facial nerve paralysis, disc disease and any condition that requires strong stimulation,” says veterinarian Bernadette Aleksey, at the Adorable Pets Veterinary Center, in Haddam, Connecticut. She regularly treats dogs, cats and horses for arthritis, neck and back pain, as well as neurological and gastrointestinal problems.

Results similar to acupuncture can be obtained without using needles. Acupressure using hands, cupping therapy using special cups or cool laser stimulation using low levels of light can stimulate hard-to-reach acupoints or work for animals that are too restless for needles. “Depending on the severity of the condition, acupuncture treatment could be recommended daily for several days, then spaced out to every week, then as-needed or once a month,” says Tillman.

Precise placement of tiny needles into an ailing dog or a massive horse seems fraught with risk, but the animals only need to be gently restrained and plied with treats during the first treatment. They generally relax quietly for subsequent treatments.

Even Sienna, Schnier’s typically reactive thoroughbred mare, stands still for acupuncture around a swollen eye. “She knows it’s being done to help her,” Schnier says.

And her 17-year-old cat held still for tiny needles placed in the sinus areas that helped it breathe better.

In a clinical setting, pets may be more apprehensive, but there are workarounds such as lasers or aquapuncture. “We provide a relaxing environment. The lighting is dimmed, we play relaxing music and treats are encouraged,” says Aleksey.

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Open House Gratitude Celebration at The Center, Life in Balance The Center, Life in Balance, in Medford, is pleased to present an open house Gratitude Celebration from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on April 25 to give thanks to the community and Mother Earth.

“We want to let our clients and all who stop by know how much we appreciate them. And since it is Earth Day, we also will thank Mother Earth,” says owner Susan Drummond.

The day begins with a gratitude meditation guided by Drummond, followed by the playing of the crystal bowls by Beth O’Brien. Throughout the day, there will be informative, interactive mini-workshops. And all that stop by will receive a free ticket for the raffle of gift certificates from the practitioners. There will also be a grazing board from Grazing Affair for all to enjoy.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and to bring forth the new life and opportunities that bloom with spring, plants will be available to anyone that would like to plant in The Center’s front porch flower box, along with a personal intention.

“Earth Day is the perfect time to set intentions for the future,” says Drummond.

Location: 45 S. Main St. For more information, visit TheCenterLifeInBalance.com. See ads on pages 14, 38 and 39.

Susan Costantino Drummond Owner: The Center, Life in Balance & NJBalance.com Susan is an Intuitive Medium, Reiki Master and bodyworker. With 20 years of experience, Susan is available to help you heal, connect and live your best life.

609-923-3154 • Susan@NJBalance.com Antonia Anastasia Antonia can talk to your spirit guides, angels and loved ones who’ve crossed over. She provides clarity through prayer, meditation and spiritual guidance.

Antonia.Anastasia@yahoo.com Antonia-ThePsychicMedium.com Sherry Griffith-Babcock NJ licensed Massage Therapist, Independent Provider NCBTMB, Yoga Instructor RYT/500-hour, Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist.

Sherry has 10+ years providing therapeutic massage to support the body’s natural healing processes, and to complement your optimal wellness program.

Online scheduling available at: Schedule.BodyWorkBuddy.com/ BodyWorkBySherryG#cardsbg • 609-694-7038 April Collison Grazing Affair We design grazing food boards and takeaway boxes for private events. Try a new, fresh and healthy way to serve your guests delightful, eye-catching sustenance!

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Jason Foster Health Coach, Intuitive Energy Healer, Angel Card Reader Jason uses coaching, energy healing and channeled guidance from spirit to help people transform their lives.

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45 S. MAIN STREET MEDFORD, NJ 08055

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Peggy Garron Psychic/Medium, Reiki Master, IET Practitioner Peggy is a gifted psychic/medium.

She uses her abilities to heal and guide by lovingly receiving and transmitting messages. Appointments in person or FaceTime.

609-760-4493 • PGReiki7@hotmail.com

Maryann Pino Miller M.Ed., Awareness Coach, Spiritual Teacher Become aware of your true nature, the baggage weighing you down, the depth of love living within you. Meet your inner child waiting for your love.

856-912-2087 Maryann@ConsciouslyLiving.net

Tricia Heiser Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master & Teacher, IET Practitioner & Energy Intuitive Find balance and ease in mind, body & spirit through online yoga classes (asana, meditations, pranayama practices, etc.) or in person for some energy work or intuitive guidance. app.namastream.com/the-sanctuary-for-yoga TheSanctuaryForYoga.com

Lydia Reese LAc Licensed Acupuncturist Lydia specializes in pain management, fertility, and facial rejuvenation as well as treating anxiety, sports injuries and managing chronic health issues. Lydia is compassionate, practicing with a gentle touch.

609-451-1039 • LydiaReese.janeapp.com

Christine Juckett Energy Healer, Wild Soul Movement Teacher, Inner Wisdom Coach I help you remember how to connect with the divine wisdom within so that you can live with clarity and purpose. info@ChristineJucket.com LadyOfSanctuary.com

Beth O’Brien Psychic Medium, Reiki Master, Ordained Minister, Certified Hypnotist, Paranormal Investigator.

Her mission in life is to help people on their spiritual journey and to give intuitive guidance with your everyday life.

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Traci Rosenberg MA Counseling, School Psychologist Numerologist/Empowerment Coach Discover your life’s purpose with a Numerology Reading. Become spiritually “awake” and learn how to “live an awakened life” through Traci’s Empowerment Coaching Programs.

SoulTalkWithTraci.com • 609-417-4526 Kathleen Schwarz PT, RYT Kathleen has been a Physical Therapist for 18 years and offers Thai massage for relaxation or rehabilitation; accessible yoga; Reiki; and Intuitive Eating support.

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Laura Reed’s Peace of Earth Shop Specializes in ‘Hygge’

by Ellen Kershner

The word hygge may not be familiar to most people, and according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it is defined as a comfortable quality that engenders feelings of contentment. Burlington’s boutique wellness store Peace of Earth’s Laura Reed defines it simply, though: “It’s Swedish for feel good!” she says. This is what her shop specializes in.

EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN FOR INSPIRATION Peace of Earth opened last April, and Reed’s goal is to uplift and inspire everyone that walks in. Her store is sourced by small business and sells things that aren’t found on large online retailers or big box stores. “I choose products that are organic and all-natural,” she says. “Things that are good for you, vegan, and sustainable.” Her offerings also include handmade goods that are recycled and upcycled.

Her personal care product lines include all-natural shaving and skin care for men and therapeutic-grade essential oils. There are also children’s items like organic baby care and stuffed animals and toys. Customers can also browse through eco-friendly paints and crayons and pet products while checking out handmade handbags and jewelry crafted by local artisans.

Reed also sells different kinds of carefully curated foods, including gluten free and vegan choices. Her shelves are stocked with goodies like chocolates, granola and superfood mixes; there’s also a good selection of local honey, teas and chutneys.

One of Reed’s favorite products is the Hyggelight. It’s a soy candle that comes in a container that can be repurposed as its label is packed with real wildflower seeds attached. “Once the candle is finished, the label can then be planted in the container,” she explains. Peace of Earth also sells home and garden products like natural cleaners, pet goods, plus CBD products.

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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Reed’s suppliers are all smaller companies that prioritize giving back to their communities. One of them is Simply Earth, an essential oil company. “They give back 13% of their proceeds to end human trafficking,” she says. Peace of Earth is starting to build its own plan for giving back and has started by donating to local charity events. Reed has contributed to organizations such as the Burlington Running Club; she’s on Main Street Burlington’s Board of Directors; and the shop offers a recycled bag program.

Customers receive 10% off of their purchase each time they reuse their Peace of Earth bags.

FROM THE FAMILY FARM TO BURLINGTON Reed grew up on a sod farm in West Windsor where her family raised steer, chickens and harvested the one-acre fruit and vegetable garden for personal consumption. “It was an ideal way to grow up,” she says. After running the office and being a partner for 13 years, she decided to open her own mind/body/ spirit shop called Travelin’ Soul, in Allentown, New Jersey. It turned out to be her passion­—she likes being personal with customers, and her goal is to “uplift and inspire everyone, even if it’s just a smile or some personal time.”

After raising three children and remarrying in 2019, Reed relocated to Florence Township. She and her daughter were walking around Burlington one day and opening another shop was the last thing on her mind. After a chance meeting with a local bed and breakfast owner, Reed felt the all-familiar feeling that she should open a shop in Burlington. She was very certain—and it all fell into place from that point on.

“I have been so well-received here; my customers are the best,” she exclaims.

“They are so loving and happy to have Peace of Earth here.”

243 High Street Burlington, NJ 609-784-3034

Natural, Earth-conscious products provided by brands that are socially responsible.

OTHER STRONG INFLUENCES Sadly, her mother passed away from cancer nine years ago, and Reed feels that all the gardening her mom did could be a contributing factor. “Years back, they didn’t know what pesticides did to the body,” she says. She wanted to increase awareness about what people put into and onto their bodies along with the products they put into the earth.

As an adopted child, Reed first met her birth mother when she was 26. This was also inspiring as her birth mom ran a small family market where customers often dropped in for a cup of coffee and to shoot the breeze. She was very loving, enjoyed hanging out and chatting, and was known to bake treats to hand out around the holidays.

“People just want to come in and talk, feel inspired and have a great sense about them when they leave,” Reed adds. Her goal is to uplift others and be of service to them. It could be something as small as a birthday gift they need for a birthday, something to help them along their way, and always with a little bit of “hygge.”

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FLOWER POWER

Botanical Libations Pack Healthy Punch

by April Thompson

Flowers and other budding botanical elements this spring aren’t just eye candy to dress the table; they can bless an everyday beverage with intoxicating new scents, flavors and colors. “It’s such a joy to see a beautiful flower or plant, smell it and then add it to a delightful beverage or meal. Plants have so much medicine to share, and it’s fun to play with that,” says Myra Sinnott, an aromatherapist and owner of Essential Botany, in Washington, D.C.

Many beverage favorites can be given a floral twist with little effort, says Cassie Winslow, author of Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients and founder of the blog DecoTartelette.com, in Santa Cruz, California. Winslow’s go-to drinks include lavender-infused lemonade and rose petal almond milk, which can be served hot or cold. “I also love an iced lavender café au lait. If I’m feeling extra fancy, I’ll use fresh flower ice cubes, too.” Dried hibiscus is another favorite of Winslow’s, as even a few petals of the concentrated

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dark magenta flower will brighten and beautify any beverage— even a yogurt-based drink.

While many botanical drink recipes call for simple sugar syrup, Winslow suggests honey with a splash of water as a substitute. Other drinks are naturally sweet, like jasmine tea steeped in apple cider.

Sinnott likes to fuse the power of flowers with other botanical elements such as rose petals in a light raspberry drink. “I also use rosewater in a warm elixir with a base of reishi mushroom tea, goji berries, turmeric, cinnamon and ginger, cacao, pearl powder and honey. Rose is a heart-opener and vitalizes the body with the immune-boosting reishi and the other tonifying ingredients,” says Sinnott.

Winslow stresses the importance of buying organic ingredients, as many flowers are sprayed with toxic pesticides—or better yet, home-grown. She suggests the tea aisle of natural food stores is a

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Plants have so much medicine to share, and it’s fun to play with that. ~Myra Sinnott

good place for procuring organic floral ingredients such as chamomile and jasmine, which often come unblended in whole form.

Dried flowers are easier to source and are often more potent than fresh, she says. “Fresh is pretty, but can be more subtle in flavor.” Her rose salt recipe, which can be used to rim drinks or seasonal dishes, calls for dried roses, which have a longer shelf life and won’t clump up like fresh petals.

Marie Viljoen, Brooklyn-based author of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine, suggests using cold infusions rather than heat or boiling flowers to retain their flavors and aromas.

She also recommends picking flowers early in the morning or late afternoon, when their scent peaks.

A CUP OF WILDFLOWERS While botanical ingredients can be obtained commercially, it can be more fun—and frugal—to forage for them, suggests Viljoen, founder of the blog 66SquareFeet.blogspot.com. “It’s a lot of fun to go out to collect ingredients you cannot find in the store. You can experience unique textures, flavors and perfumes, and play with wild ingredients that have been all but forgotten,” she says.

Some of Viljoen’s seasonal foraged favorites include the fra-

grant elderflower, honeysuckle and common milkweed flower. “I like to capture milkweed’s fragrance and deep pink color in a wild soda or a sweet cordial.”

For newbie foragers, drink ingredients can be sourced as easily as herbs from a window box, like the antiviral thyme, which makes for a delicious wild soda made from a handful of herbs, sweetener and water left on the countertop a few days to lightly ferment and fizz. Another spring favorite, tender young spruce tips, has a sour flavor that ferments well with strawberries and rhubarb, says Viljoen.

The same recipe can also be used to make vinegar, a longer process resulting in a more enduring product with great botanical properties. “You can create a sipping vinegar, which is good to mix with seltzer or slow-cook with,” says Viljoen.

Whether botanical ingredients are foraged, bought or brought in from the backyard garden to be put in a hot tea, a cocktail or a cold brew, the magic is in the making. “Flowers are endless fun to experiment with, especially when added to everyday drinks and dishes. It brings life to the kitchen,” says Winslow.

April Thompson, a freelance writer in Washington, D.C., can be reached at AprilWrites.com.

SOOTHING BOTANICAL SIPS

photo by Susan Bell

Unconditional Love Here’s an Indian-inspired herbal infusion featuring classic Ayurvedic herbs that help spread unconditional love that is so needed in the world right now. It’s recommended that you serve the infusion on heated rose quartz crystals; this will continue to emanate the love. This recipe is best made in larger quantities and stored for use throughout the year or whenever you need to spread or share more love with friends and family.

For the warm rose quartz: 3-4 Rough pieces of rose quartz crystal

For a pot for 3 to 4 people, take 6 heaping teaspoons of the blend, pour over freshly boiled water, infuse with the lid on for 5 to 6 minutes, then fine strain and serve in cups over the warm pieces of rose quartz crystal.

Recipe courtesy of Michael Isted, the Herball.

Dandelion Honey Bowl of Soul

Yields: 3½ oz beverage .7 oz cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) ½ oz ginger root (Zingiber officinalis), dried .2 oz ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera), dried .2 oz rhatavari root (Asparagus racemosus), dried ½ oz rose petals (Rosa spp), dried .4 oz rose hips (Rosa canina), dried 1 oz tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), dried

Place the crystals in the teacups.

Mix all the herbs together in a large bowl, then decant into a sealable pouch or jar, being sure to store away from direct sunlight.

Cleanse the crystals, by first rinsing and gently scrubbing them under running water, then place in the sun for a few hours and whisper some love poetry to them.

Place the crystals in the oven on a low heat (158 to 170° F) for 15 minutes, or until hot.

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“I love to make a bowl of soul when I need to unwind, as this beverage is quite soothing,” says Cassie Winslow. “Dandelions have a subtle spice that pairs so nicely with other warming spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Steeped in your favorite nutty milk, this’ll be your new go-to goodie when you want to sit with your thoughts, gaze out the window and sip on something warm.”

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Earth Day Events WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

Honey Bee Talk – 6:30-7:30pm. Speaker, Mike Haberland from Rutgers University Cooperative Extension. Get an introduction to the unique biology of the honey bee, how they organize their hive, make their honey and what beekeepers do in concert with them.

Free. Mt. Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Ave, Mt. Laurel. tcsahub.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

Gentle Kundalini Yoga – Thursdays, Apr 2-30. 6:30-8pm. A comprehensive and efficient practice that combines a sequence of postures, breath meditation, mantra and relaxation. For beginner and the experienced yogi who wants a gentler practice. $15/dropin. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Fly Tying with Trout Unlimited – 6:308:30pm. Join members of a local chapter of Trout Unlimited to learn a couple of basic flying ties, including the wooley bugger; a standard for first-timers. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 4

Spring Clean Up – 9:30am-1pm. Volunteers needed to remove litter, weed invasive plants, reseed native vegetation and maintain trails.

Refreshments, gloves and tools provided. So we may reduce waste generated by the event, please bring own refillable water bottle. All ages. Rain or shine. Saddler’s Woods, 250 Macarthur Blvd, Haddon Township. Pre-registration required: SaddlersWoods.org.

Cooper River Cleanup – 10am-1pm. Join us for a cleanup of the Camden Greenway where we’ll clear the area of debris so the natural habitats there can flourish. Gloves and tools provided. Meet at The Pub, 7600 Kaighn Ave, Camden. RSVP, Michael Hogan: 609-476-2086 or HoganPhoto@verizon.net.

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Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Brain – 10:1511:45am. With Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner Glenn Gruby. Talk discusses the often overlooked connection between gut health and brain health and how to identify digestive issues that may be impacting emotional health and cognitive function. Free. Cherry

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Terrarium Making Workshop – 2pm Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646.

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Frog Slog – 6-8pm. We’ll take an evening nature walk around Carneys Point Preserve and learn how to identify frogs by their calls. $10 donation. Meet at Comfort Inn, 634 Soders Rd, Carneys Point Township. RSVP, Philip Arsenault: pmarsenault@gmail.com.

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Moonlight Walk – 7pm. Explore the village and the bogs by moon light. An experienced guide will share insights about Whitesbog and the nature that surrounds us with a different topic each month. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5

Interpretive Hike: Forest Bathing – 1:302:30pm. This guided nature connection walk incorporates the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which essentially translates as nature immersion. Leaders: Roni & Paul Detrick. Registration limited. Free; donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

Tai Chi Fundamentals – Tuesdays, Apr 7, 21, May 5, 19. 11:30am-12:30pm. An excellent class for beginners. Experienced students will also benefit from revisiting the fundamentals. No registration required.

Free/member, $10/nonmember. Virtua, 401 Young Ave, Moorestown. 856-291-8800.

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Chronic Pain Mitigation Class – 5:306:30pm. Egoscue Institute certified Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman discusses the connection between pain and posture.

Learn how you can begin to restore lost function and mitigate your pain. $15/person. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill.

Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

Full Moon Yoga & Gong Meditation – 7:309pm. With Teja Kaur & Heather Vischoric.

Dynamic healing circle sacred space allowing us to reconnect a deeper wisdom within. $22.

Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra – 7-8pm. With Cheryl Bailey. Be supported, held and nourished as you discover profound peace and vibrant health. Divine Sleep is meditative, soothing and calming. Additional classes: Apr 29, May 14 & May 26. $20. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 9

GAP-C&O Canal Bicycle Tour Trip Planning – 6:30-8pm. Did you know that you can ride a bike from Pittsburgh to Washington DC? Learn how to plan your own traffic-free adventure along the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/ stores/marlton.html.

Sacred Sisterhood Circle – 7-9pm. Incorporating multiple Divine Feminine Energetics, Beings and Goddesses you’ll take a deep Shamanic journey into Self, identifying and strengthening the feminine knowledge, power and gifts you hold within you to apply them in daily life. $25 before Apr 7, $35 after. Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-904-5566. HealersUniverse.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

Meet the Rancocas Reptiles – 10:3011:30am. Have a hands-on experience and learn all about our scaly friends and how to care for them. Free; donations encouraged.

Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Take Your Pooch for a Walk – 5:30-7pm.

Bring your leashed (max 6 ft), and well-behaved pooch to enjoy an evening hike in the western section of Rancocas State Park, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

OCP Workday: Invasive Species Removal – 9am-12pm. Help remove garlic mustard.

Oldman’s Creek Preserve, 21 Main St, Auburn. RSVP, Philip Arsenault: PMArsenault@ gmail.com. SJLandWater.org.

Cooper’s Poynt Park Cleanup – 10am12pm. Join us in the fight against plastic pollution. Help us pick up debris around Cooper’s Poynt Park and along the Camden Waterfront. Cooper’s Poynt Park, 801-811 Delaware Ave, Camden. RSVP, Michael Hogan: 609-476-2086 or HoganPhoto@ verizon.net. SJLandWater.org.

Thai-a-peutics – 6:30-8pm. With Lucia Ingraldi. Enjoy flowing gently from one restorative chakra opening Thai pose to the next, while you receive deep gentle full-body treatment from the feet to the head infusing therapeutic-grade essential oils. $40. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

Suffering From Pain? Posture Therapy Could Be The Answer – 7pm. Deb Freeman, a certified Postural Alignment Specialist, found posture therapy to be so effective at eliminating severe chronic pain that she changed careers to assist others in their journey to do the same. She shares her passion with those who suffer from pain. Hosted by Women’s Wellness Connection of SJ. Sponsored by DeCotiis Chiropractic Wellness.

Free. Virtua Health and Wellness, 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill. Register, Judy: 609-221-2285 or Tammy@Wellness4Living.com.

Eckankar Sound of Soul Event – 11am12pm. Join us and experience the Sound of Soul. Discover your inner guidance, healing for body, mind, and spirit, and a higher form of creativity by chanting the sacred sound of HU. Free. Acu-Health Holistic Center, 100 West Camden Avenue, Moorestown.

856-222-9444. spirituality@eckankar-nj.org.

Whitesbog Easter Egg Hunt & Craft – 1pm.

Ages 1-10. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills.

609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

Spring Break Family Hike – 10:30-11:30am.

See what’s happening in the preserve during the spring season and join a Rancocas naturalist-lead hike on the center’s trails. Free; donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Chronic Pain Mitigation Class – 5:306:30pm. If you desire to live a pain free, active lifestyle join Egoscue Institute certified Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman and experience how you can begin your journey today. $15/person. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@ YogaForLiving.net.

The Holistic Chamber of Commerce: Mt. Laurel Chapter Meeting – 6:30pm, doors open; 7-8:30pm, meeting. Speaker: Austin J Haines, Life and Business Clarity Coach.

He’s also an award-winning speaker and a speaker trainer. Austin has a mission to inspire you to get free, stay present, and move forward so you can live as your best self and experience true fulfillment in your life and relationships. $8/member; nonmember: $18/ advance, $20/at door. 200 Lake Dr E, Cherry Hill. Details: HolisticChamberOfCommerce. com/mtlaurel.

Intuitive Tuesday Circle – 7-9pm. Herbs for opening the Third eye and for psychic development. Let’s discover how plant energies can aid in our knowledge of psychic wellbeing. $20. Spirit to Sole Connection, 23 N Centre St, Merchantville. Register: 856-834-0883 or Spirit2SoleConnection.com.

Flow Strength & Transform – Wednesdays, Apr 15-29. 6:30-8pm. Join Julie and Janet in intentional practices of breath work, meditation, mantra and asana (yoga poses) as we work in the 3-part series. All levels. $20/dropin, $50/series. b Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Container Gardening with Edibles – 7-9pm.

Spring is arriving early, let’s explore how to grow organic foods in containers. $10.

Spirit to Sole Connection, 23 N Centre St, Merchantville. Register: 856-834-0883 or Spirit2SoleConnection.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

Short Film Viewing and Speaker: Unbroken Ground – 6pm. Unbroken Ground, a compelling new film directed by Chris Malloy, explains the critical role food will play in the next frontier of our efforts to solve the environmental crisis. After film discussion led by Thin Place Farms about regenerative agriculture. Free. Casciano Next Door, 212 Bellevue Ave, Hammonton. tcsahub.org.

Oaklyn Green Team: Monthly Meeting – 7-8:10pm. A cooperative effort to support programs and projects that nurture a culture of sustainability. Work closely with our neighboring jurisdictions and frequently partner with environmentally focused organizations to achieve common goals. All welcome. Free. Oaklyn Fire Department, Community Room, 20 W Clinton Ave, Oaklyn. tcsahub.org.

REI Presents: Pretty Strong – 7-8:30pm.

Pretty Strong follows 8 of the world’s strongest female climbers as they explore new climbing areas, send hard projects and push the boundaries of the sport and themselves.

Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

ECK Wisdom on Spiritual Freedom Discussion Class – 11am-12pm. You came into this life to spread your wings and live in freedom: heart, mind and soul. Join us to discuss the insights in this inspiring book

by Harold Klemp. 2nd of a 2-session class.

Books available in class at no charge. Free.

Mt. Laurel Community Center, 100 Mount Laurel Rd, Mount Laurel. More info: 800870-9139 or Spirituality@Eckankar-NJ.org.

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Group Clearing & Light Grid – 7-9pm.

With Lisa O’Brien. Gather as a group, relax and receive an energetic clearing of fears, judgments, limiting beliefs, programmed beliefs and human conditioning. $25. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

The Energetics of Crystals and Stones Class – 9-11:30am. With Paula Anderson, acupuncturist and advanced practitioner with Donna Eden, Energy Medicine. See website for more info plus the optional NJ Stone and Gem Show road trip on Apr 17. $35/advance, $40/at door.

Acu-Health Holistic Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. 856-222-9444.

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Spring Birds Walk and Trail Day – 10am12pm. Help clean the trails and shore along the Delaware River and have a tour of the preserve after the cleanup. Meet at the Cramer Hill Preserve parking lot, 36th St & Farragut Ave, Camden. RSVP, Michael Hogan: 609-476-2086 or HoganPhoto@verizon. net. SJLandWater.org.

Earth Day Work Day – 10am-1pm.

Help remove invasive plants, clean debris, clear trails and much more.

Free. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Register by Apr 11: CedarRun.org.

SAVE THE DATE Drive Electric Earth Day 10am-2pm Come see for yourself why so many experts are calling EV’s the best cars on the road. Displaying electric cars view and learn about.

Pfeiffer Community Center 301 Bluebell Rd, Williamstown.

Tinyurl.com/tvg9dj9 Saturday Guided Walk – 10:30-11:30am.

Adults and interested teenagers can join a naturalist for a Saturday guided hike in the Rancocas preserve. Free; donations encouraged.

Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Spring Rejuvenation Workshop: Cleansing the Winter Blues – 12:30-2pm. Open up the mind, body, and soul to Spring. Learn to cleanse the body with breath work and a few stretches. $10/member, $15/nonmember. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees.

Pre-registration required: 856-325-5300 or WGR.VirtualFitness.org.

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Spring Beauty Walk – 2-4pm. The Eastern Spring Beauty, true to its name, is a lovely flower that blooms in Apr. Join us to learn where you can find these beautiful blooms in the park. Oldman’s Creek Preserve, 21 Main St, Auburn. RSVP, Philip Arsenault: pmarsenault@gmail.com. SJLandWater.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

Seth Speaks Again! – 1-3pm. In an expanded state of consciousness and elevated vibration, Michelle Bunting channels the teacher called Seth. Her ability will effectively and accurately allow infinite intelligence to flow through her and deliver vibrational guidance messages. $30. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Yoga/Aromatherapy Workshop – 1-3pm.

Relaxing and revitalizing yoga experience incorporating aromatherapy to improve both physical and emotional health. Several essential oils will be used. All levels welcome. $20/member, $30/nonmember. Virtua, 401 Young Ave, Moorestown. 856-291-8800.

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Meditate & Reflect – 3-5pm. With Sharon Bailey. Whether you are new to meditation or have a regular practice, join us for this meditation workshop centered on awareness and reflection. Includes an introduction and review of meditation practices. Be guided in several different types of meditation. $20.

Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Candlelight Restorative Yoga – 6:30-8pm.

Using blankets, bolsters, pillows, blocks, straps and other “props” to support the body, restorative yoga works to bring profound shifts to the central nervous system, promoting deep restfulness, physical healing and greater well-being. $25. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21

Trailside Bike Repair Workshop – 6:308pm. Join REI’s expert bike techs for this hands-on workshop addressing the most common trailside issues. $40/member, $60/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/ marlton.html.

Women’s Beginner Camping Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Practice setting up tents, get help selecting the best sleeping bag for you, and get practical experience to help you camp for the first time. $15/member, $35/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/ marlton.html.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

SAVE THE DATE Earth Day: 50th Anniversary Party 2-7:30pm Includes: Guided Ecology Walk with Camden County’s Environmental Educator; Green Yoga (all levels); Organic Wine & Mead Tasting; Plogging (picking up trash while jogging); kayaking, canoeing and fishing; sustainable lawn & garden advice; watershed protection advocacy; little league equipment up-cycle collection; Earth Day documentary (Living In Future’s Past). Free.

Newton Lake Park E Bettlewood Ave, Collingswood tcsahub.org Celebrate Earth Day: Herbs for Seasonal Allergies – 7-9pm. Do you suffer with histamine reactions to spring pollens? Did you know there are herbs to help you not suffer anymore? Explore which herbs are helpful with allergies. $10.

Spirit to Sole Connection, 23 N Centre St, Merchantville. Register: 856-834-0883 or Spirit2SoleConnection.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

The Mechanics of Running – 6:30-8pm. Join Dr. Lana Mellein to learn about the mechanics of the body and how to improve your form for a more efficient run. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/ stores/marlton.html.

New Moon Candle Magic for Harmony – 7-9pm. We can bring harmony to any situation. We will delve into using the elements of fire to bring peace back into your life. $20.

Spirit to Sole Connection, 23 N Centre St, Merchantville. Register: 856-834-0883 or Spirit2SoleConnection.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

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Revolutionizing Parenthood Conference A one-of-a-kind parenting conference.

World-renowned therapist, mindfulness teacher and Oprah’s favorite parenting expert, Dr. Shefali, will be the keynote speaker and will do an intimate Q&A session with attendees. After her keynote, over 20 parenting experts will provide a wide variety of workshops throughout the day. Enjoy 25% off your registration ticket by using discount code NATURALAWAKENINGS25.

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Superhero Hero 5k Run/Walk – Also includes 1-Mile Fun Walk, Kids Obstacle Course. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills.

609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

Migration Madness Birding Walk at Petty’s Island – 7:45-11am. Discover this hidden treasure in the Delaware River. We will be looking for spring arrivals using the Delaware River to navigate and Petty’s Island to rest and nest. Registration required: NJAudubon.org.

SAVE THE DATE 12th Annual Collingswood Green Festival 9am-2pm Whether you are an eco-friendly expert or just getting started on your own green initiatives, the festival provides copious resources to support you on your journey to sustainable living.

Irvin Ave, Collingswood More info: Tinyurl.com/svbf3fn

SAVE THE DATE World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day 9:30am-3pm All welcome. Find out how the easy gentle movements of t’ai chi and qigong may help you improve your health naturally. $6 lunch; event free.

Georgian Court University 900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com Spring Birds and Botany Walk – 10am12pm. See a variety of birds including spring migratory birds like warblers. Afterward, help remove invasive species to give our native plants room to grow. $3/nonmember, free/ member. Tall Pines State Preserve, 1705 Glassboro Rd, Sewell. RSVP, Michael Hogan: 609-476-2086 or HoganPhoto@verizon.net.

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One-Hour Reflexology Session – 10am3pm. And a 30-min detox for $90. Spirit to Sole Connection, 23 N Centre St, Merchantville. Register: 856-834-0883 or Spirit2SoleConnection.com.

SAVE THE DATE PPA’s Native Plant Sale 11am-2pm Trees, shrubs and wildflowers native to the Pinelands will be for sale.

PPA Headquarters at Bishop Farmstead 17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton More info: PinelandsAlliance.org

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day – 12:30pm.

Expert tai chi and qigong practitioner, Sifu Morris Siegel, will lead participants through group activities as well as demonstrations suitable for all levels. Free. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. Register: 856-325-5300 or WGR. VirtualFitness.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

SpinYoga Fusion – 9-10:30am. An energy-packed class of both indoor cycling and yoga, promoting cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility and stretch. All levels welcome. Free/member, $10/nonmember. Virtua, 401 Young Ave, Moorestown.

856-291-8800. VirtuaFitness.org.

Free Bird Walks with Birders – 9-11am.

Join experienced birders in search of resident and migrant birds during the spring migration season. Bring binoculars (some loaner pairs available). Led by Zane R. and Mary Belko. Free; donations encouraged.

Meet/park at the Rancocas State Park entrance on Rancocas Rd (near the Irick Rd traffic light). Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Youth Birding on Petty’s Island – 9am1pm. Open to youth grades 6-12. Adults attending must be accompanying a youth.

Learn about the island’s industrial past and its transformation to a wildlife sanctuary as we hike along the Delaware River looking for spring migrants. Registration required: NJAudubon.org.

SAVE THE DATE Anti-Aging Lift Event 1-3pm Featuring Beauty by Biba. Experience the latest anti-aging microcurrent technology that activates facial muscles and collagen to restore skin to its youthful position. RSVP to secure your spot to receive a $200 treatment for only $50 or pop in anytime during the event to learn more about this exciting game changer in the beauty industry.

Wair Studio Salon 65 Rte 70 E, Marlton RSVP: 856-334-8231 Beginner’s Camping Workshop – 1-3pm.

Practice setting up tents, get help selecting the best sleeping bag for you, and get practical experience to help you camp for the first time. $15/member, $35/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938.

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MONDAY, MAY 4

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SAVE THE DATE

You Are Beautiful Fundraiser

The Joel Fuhrman Experience

6-8:30pm

6:30-8:30pm

Hosted by Rizzieri Salons and Spas. 100% of the funds raised go to purchase wigs and scarves for women going through cancer. A wonderful evening filled with great entertainment, raffle baskets, food and drinks.

Hosted by HealThy. An educational event and fundraiser featuring Joel Fuhrman, MD, presentation, Nutritional Protocols for Disease Reversal, followed by a Q&A and personal book signing of his new release, Eat for Life.

Rizzieri’s Moorestown Salon and Spa 400 NJ-38, Ste 1440 Moorestown

TheConnect Church Cherry Hill 1110 S Cornell Ave, Cherry Hill

Paula Brown: 856-552-2262 or pbrown@rizzieri.com.

Ticket & RSVP: foundation.virtua.org/rizzieri

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

Chronic Pain Mitigation Class – 5:306:30pm. Join Egoscue Institute certified PAS Deb Freeman to learn more about the body’s design and experience positions and exercises created to restore function and mitigate pain. $15/person. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

SATURDAY, MAY 2

SAVE THE DATE Camden County Earth Festival 10am-3pm Featuring the Green Garden Fair.

Rain or shine. Sustainability-minded Earth-friendly business vendors.

Local entertainment. Electric vehicles on display. Various food vendors (traditional/vegan). Beer Garden with local brewers from the New Jersey Brewers Association.

Camden County Parks Building 1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill CamdenCounty.com/EarthFestival

SAVE THE DATE Spring Holistic Health & Craft Fair 10am-5pm With Head-to-Toe Women’s Expo. Meet 50+ holistic practitioners and crafters.

Free admission.

Crockett Middle School 2631 Kuser Rd, Hamilton More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com Be sure to let our advertisers know you found them in

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retreats FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Bhakti Retreat – Apr 24-26. With Yvette OM. Spend a weekend of chanting, singing, sound (and food) bliss in the beautiful Temenos Nature Preserve. Temenos Retreat Center, West Chester, PA. Details: LiveInJoyYoga.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 1 “Spring Awakening” Annual Holistic Yoga Retreat – May 1-3. Deepen your experience with yoga and meditation.

This retreat can help you connect deep within yourself to discover your true self and allow you to find your own path to wholeness. Experience various styles of yoga and meditation. All levels. $299 all inclusive. Holly Shores Camping Resort, 491 Rte 9 S, Cape May. To reserve: 609-886-1234. Info: 609-827-8886 or YogaCapeMay.com.

training FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Thai Yoga Bodywork Workshop – June 12-14. 12-8pm. With Sudevi. Enjoy a rejuvenating weekend and experience Thai massage. Course teaches a basic 1.5-hr sequence of Thai-Yoga Bodywork techniques. Watch demonstrations, take notes in your manual, then practice giving and receiving with partners in the class. 24 CEUs for massage therapists and yoga teachers. $350. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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ONGOING EVENTS SUNDAY Kundalini Yoga – 9:30-11am. With Teja Shanti Kaur. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

MONDAY Fountain of Youth Yoga – 2-:15pm. Begin Apr 6. Whether you are new to yoga, recovering from an injury or illness or looking to create more flexibility, this gentle self-care class using asana (yoga poses), pranayama with an emphasis on both the physical and subtle body. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Beginning Belly Dance – 6-7pm. Fall in love with yourself while supporting your health goals. Will drill movements and techniques to help build and tone muscle. $20/ drop-in. Movement Magic Dance Studio, 5 N Broadway, Pitman. Text to reserve spot: 856-553-5123.

Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:30-8pm. 1st Mon. Explore meditation, energy education/topics and reiki. Please arrive on time so the meditation is not disturbed, and refrain from alcohol the day of the workshop. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Working Session Meeting: Sustainable Haddon Heights – 7pm. 1st Mon. Meetings are open to all interested volunteers. Haddon Heights Public Library, lower level, 608 Station Ave. SustainableHaddonHeights.org.

TUESDAY T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement Class – 9:30am. For beginners & advanced. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge?

Affordable, continual classes. $5/class.

BMIA Bldg, 40 Arbutus St, Browns Mills. For more info & registration: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement Class – 11:30am-12:30pm. For beginners. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge?

Affordable, continual classes. $125. Zephyr Yoga, 15 Main St, New Egypt. For more info & registration: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

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Posture Alignment Class – 5:30-6:30pm.

Join Egoscue Institute certified PAS Deb Freeman to begin addressing postural imbalances, thereby reducing pain and improving balance and function. $15/class. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill.

Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287.

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Knee Self-Massage Class for Pain Relief – 6-7:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tues. Also 11am-12:30pm, 1st Thurs. Proven simple self-massage technique teaches you how to eliminate knee pain immediately. Massage applied to your thigh (quadriceps) muscle, while in a seated position. Wear comfortable clothes with easy access to your thigh. No jeans please or bring shorts. Easy to learn, immediate benefits. $15/drop-in. Holos Touch LLC, 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights. Registration: 856-428-5486, Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com.

Down to Earth Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. A practical and realistic practice, using straightforward poses and clear alignment cues to developmental and physical confidence and awareness. Class touches on the natural world and its seasonal changes. Sol Yoga at Vacanti Jiu Jitsu, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236. VacantiJiuJitsu.com.

WEDNESDAY Natural Health: Fresh Organic Produce Delivery – Wed & Fri. Delivery times vary. Laurel Hill Plaza, corner of Blackwood-Clementon Rd & Laurel Rd, Lindenwold. For more info: 856-784-1021. NaturalHealthNJ.com.

Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. Also held Fri. Join us for a 10-min meditation. On Wed the focus is love; on Fri, peace. Each week we raise the love and peace vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a mid-week refresher. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement Class – 1pm. For beginners, seniors & intermediate.

Hainesport Municipal Bldg, Hainesport.

Register, Hainesport Municipal Bldg: 609267-7114. More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Ashtanga Yoga – 6:15pm. Join Linda Lamond for an invigorating slow flow ashtanga yoga class each week. $15/drop-in or $10 with purchase of class card. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-574-4433.

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Groove and Flow Yoga – 7-8pm. Find ease, joy and inner peace with fluid movement set to uplifting beats. All levels welcome. $20/ drop-in. Movement Magic Dance Studio, 5 N Broadway, Pitman. Text to reserve spot: 856-212-2107.

THURSDAY Sunrise Yoga Flow – 5:30am. This early morning, flow-based practice is suitable for all levels, with many modifications: putting the intensity in your hands. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. Register: 856-325-5300 or WGR. VirtualFitness.org.

Knee Self-Massage Class for Pain Relief – 11am-12:30pm. 1st Thurs. Also 6-7:30pm, 2nd & 4th Tues. See Tues listing. Holos Touch LLC, 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights. Registration: 856-428-5486, Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com.

T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement Class – 6:30pm. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? $125/8-wk class.

Mercer Meetings, 1970 Hwy 33, Hamilton. More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

FRIDAY Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. See Wed listing. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

Complimentary Posture Therapy Consultation – 12-5pm. Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation to see if Posture Therapy is the answer to your chronic pain.

Free. Aligned by Design, Inc, 571 Hopewell Rd, Marlton. 856-495-6604. Deb@AlignedByDesignInc.com.

Friday Nite Fitness Hike – 7pm. Brisk pace, 8-10 miles. Work up a sweat exploring the sand roads and trails of Brendan Byrne State Forest. Be prepared to walk at an average of 3.5 mph, with few breaks. Meet at the Campground, Glass House and Coopers Rd, Woodland Township. Leaders, Bob Hodges: RLHHLR@aol.com. ocsj.org.

SATURDAY Adult Jiu Jitsu – 10-11am. Adult Jiu Jitsu classes. Free intro class. Vacanti Jiu Jitsu, 1351 Rte 38, Ste B3, Hainesport. 856-313-0557.

Botany Walk – Thru Apr 18. 10am-12pm.

Explore the New Jersey plants around the Cramer Hill Preserve. Learn how to identify native and invasive species and learn trivia about various flowers, trees and grasses.

Cramer Hill Preserve, Biedman, Camden.

RSVP, Michael Hogan: 609-476-2086 or HoganPhoto@verizon.net. sjlandwater.org.

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For Rent Psychic & Healing Fair – 10am-2pm. 3rd Sat. Those new to alternative healing have an opportunity to try one or more healing modalities: intuitive/psychic reading, reiki on the Biomat, and/or energetic healing session. Walk-ins welcome. All private sessions: $30/20 mins. A variety of free 20-min talks offered. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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Whitesbog Volunteer Work Day – 10am3pm. 1st Sat. Come out and join our volunteers in outdoor or indoor projects in the village. You can choose from helping to clear trails and garden paths or helping to organize our office cottage supplies for events.

Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646.

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AFFORDABLE OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT ON MAIN ST IN HISTORIC MEDFORD, NJ – South Jersey’s premier source for all that is holistic and spiritually enlightened, The Center, Life In Balance, on Main Street in Medford, has office space for rent. The office space would be shared with other like-minded practitioners, so it’s very affordable. For more info: 609-975-8379.

OFFICE SPACE – Integrative Physician looking to share office space in Voorhees.

856-669-9118.

Space Available in New Medical Wellness Center 2 LARGE CLINICAL OFFICES AT THE MERCHANTVILLE MEDICAL WELLNESS CENTER – With sink, tons of storage and space for a treatment table, perfect for a chiropractor or acupuncturist. For more details, Office Manager Margie: 856-488-7067.

Sponsorship Opportunities THE JOEL FUHRMAN EXPERIENCE – An educational event and fundraiser being held May 4. All proceeds from the event will support our mission to educate and support late stage cancer patients seeking alternative and complementary treatments. For more info: Forms.gle/WHiaVNyKp5jDZbHy5.

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IDM/EDM DEMOS – Looking for artists wanting to promote their music/artwork on a website that I have created. More info: VegaAnthony915@gmail.com.

Temple Goddess Tribal Fusion Bellydance – 10:30-11:30am. In this class we build core strength and teach exercises that burn fat fast, raise metabolism and balance hormones. $20/drop-in. Movement Magic Dance Studio, 5 N Broadway, Pitman. Text to reserve spot: 856-553-5123.

Pet Adoption Day – 11am-2pm. PetsMart, 62 Centerton Rd, Mount Laurel. More info, Burlington County Animal Alliance: bcaaofnj.org.

History Hike – 1-2pm. 1st Sat. Stroll the Historic Village, learn about Whitesbog’s role in history and visit Suningive, the worker’s cottge and other museums, buildings and farm landscapes that speak to Whitesbog’s heritage. $5 donation/person. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646.

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Alternative and Complementary Medicine MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin 609-978-9002 504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne 973-790-6363 639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford 609-654-5900 ICAMBartissMD.com Dr. Bartiss is both conventionally and holistically trained giving patients the best of both worlds and the freedom to choose.

ICAM’s HEART Program addresses the body’s basic needs in terms of hormone rejuvenation to include adrenal, thyroid, sex and growth hormones as well as the essential neurotransmitters. As an active and founding member of the American Association of Ozonotherapists, Dr. Bartiss is an expert in various forms of bio-oxidative therapies that include ozone, hydrogen peroxide, ultraviolet phototherapy and high-dose vitamin C. These and other powerful therapies are offered by only a few hundred medical practitioners throughout the country. See ad on page 23.

Awareness Coaching MARYANN PINO MILLER, MED

Certified Heal Your Life® Teacher Emotion Code Practitione Consciously Living, LLC The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford, NJ 856-912-2087 Maryann@ConsciouslyLiving.net

Become aware of your true nature, meet your inner child waiting for your love, become aware of and unload the baggage weighing you down, become aware of the depth of love that exists within you and gain the understanding of the importance of your relationship with yourself and how to foster it. See ads on pages 14, 38 and 39.

Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner Registered Yoga Teacher Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness 118 W Merchant St, Audubon, NJ 08106 856-816-4158 Utilizing the principles of ayurveda, nutrition, yoga, meditation, and herbs for natural healing and self-care to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function. Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions.

See ad on page 49.

Bio-Identical hormone Restoration therapy DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO

Replenish Center 215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204 Willingboro, NJ 08046 856-380-1330 Info@ReplenishHormones.com ReplenishHormones.com

Don’t wait any longer to restore your hormone balance. Symptoms due to menopause, andropause, PMS, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, etc., should not negatively impact your quality of life. Regain your vitality and zest naturally with individualized Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration Therapy (BHRT).

Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is board certified in OB/GYN, Integrative and Aesthetic Medicine. See ad on page 9.

Canine Behaviorist NANCY TOLLINO

Certified Canine Behavioral Specialist 609-742-8948 Nan@PeaceInThePack.com PeaceInThePack.com Nancy is an expert in her field, successfully rehabilitating canines who exhibit any type of behavioral issue from mild to aggressive. She can teach you the language of the canine in ways that create clear communication and bonds of trust to last a lifetime. She also specializes in rehabilitating bite cases and many of her clients refer to her as a canine therapist.

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Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin 609-978-9002 504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne 973-790-6363 639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford 609-654-5900 ICAMBartissMD.com

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Dr. DeCotiis specializes in wellness-based Chiropractic care: helping the body to function at its personal best while reducing internal and external stresses. We individualize care to optimize performance of body systems by reducing nerve damage, improving spinal alignment, posture, ergonomics, sleep habits, hormone balance and improving overall health through exercise, weight loss, detox and supplementation.

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Chronic/Serious Condition Management ANGELIC HEALTH PALLIATIVE WELLNESS CENTER

1050 Mantua Pk, Wenonah, NJ 08090 856-812-7970 • Wellness@Angelic.Health This center offers a holistic balance of traditional and alternative care options for those with serious or chronic conditions. We offer therapeutic massage, Reiki, yoga, meditation, nutrition, aromatherapy, acupuncture and counseling services to improve your well-being. Some services may be covered by insurance. See ad on page 12.

Commercial Kitchen CHERRY STREET KITCHEN

1040 Pennsylvania Ave, Trenton, NJ 609-695-5800 • CherryStreetKitchen.com Commercial kitchen for chefs, food services, with modern, pleasant 1-story work space for hourly/daily rentals. Multiple cooking bays, bakery, cold and dry storage. Additional private kitchen for a school or camp program. Rte. 1 access, easy drive from Burlington and Camden.

Energywork LISA O’BRIEN, E-RYT, CRM

Experienced Energy Intuitive and Yoga Teacher 856-261-0554 • L-I-G-H-T.org Lisa O’Brien is an experienced yoga teacher, Reiki Master and energy intuitive offering private and group sessions. She specializes in clearing blockages and negative programs out of the energy system for healing and advancement on one’s path.

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Health Coach JASON FOSTER

New Moon Holistic Health Coaching, LLC HealingLifeToLoveLife@gmail.com HealingLifeToLoveLife.com Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Reiki Master and Shamanism practitioner who helps people transform their lives from the inside out. Using energy work and coaching to help them make changes in their lives.

Health Counseling Grief Recovery GRIEF RECOVERY SERVICES, LLC

Andi B. Meltzer, MA Certified Grief Recovery Specialist® 215 Highland Ave, Ste C, Haddon Township, NJ 08108 856-854-3155 x 172 Andi.M@comcast.net GriefRecoveryMethod.com/grms/andi-meltzer Support, education and consulting resources for processing grief. Andi specializes in helping highly successful introverts in high burnout/compassion fatigue fields so they don’t have to give up the work/activists that are their true hearts’ desires. Those who became doctors/veterinarians, animal rights activists, nurses, teachers and so many others with a heart for helping are often the last ones to seek care for their emotional wellbeing. She also has a particular interest in educating adults on how to best support their kids through loss.

Join me in your own personal recovery of a loss or learn how to support kids through their recovery. Company core values of responsibility, authenticity and presence.

Healing Modalities SARAH OUTLAW, CBHC, MH, NRT

Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey 1050 N Kings Hwy, Ste 200 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-667-6805 • NHICSouthJersey.com Safe, natural solutions for many health problems. Get to the root of your symptoms and heal your body with Nutrition Response Testing. Sarah Outlaw is a Master Herbalist and Advanced Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner offering a non-invasive, advanced form of muscle testing for food sensitivities, chemical and metal toxicity, and immune system issues for all ages.

Individualized, targeted nutrition programs designed for every client. See ad on page 41.

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LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC

Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton 856-596-5834 HealthThroughAwareness.com

Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified Thermographic Technician, Holistic Health Counselor, a Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner.

Liesha is a founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, reiki, thermography, infrared detoxification and biopuncture. See ad on page 7.

Health Food Store NATURAL HEALTH

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Heartmath Coach and Trainer EMBODYING WELLNESS

Julia Gandy 505 S Lenora Rd, Ste 124, Moorestown 609-634-2396 EmbodyingWellnessCoach.com

A full spectrum of wellness services are combined to help you live your best, most powerful life without being pulled by life’s daily challenges. Modalities employed are massage therapy, reiki, aromatherapy, inner-peace building skills and HeartMath Coaching and Training. After finding out what pulls you out of your center, you’ll have tools to be the calm in the center of the storm.

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Hypnotherapy DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

Chairman, Medical & Dental Division, International Hypnosis Federation 214 W Main St, Ste L4, Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-231-0432 • DrJaimeF@aol.com PartsTherapy.com

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POLINA KARMAZIN, MD

Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master/Teacher, IET Practitioner, Energy Intuitive 856-905-3024 TheSanctuaryForYoga.com App.namastream.com/the-sanctuary-for-yoga

Board certified in Integrative Medicine & Acupuncture 2301 E Evesham Rd, Bldg 800, Ste 219 Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-528-2258 • SouthJerseyHolistic.com

Dr. Jaime Feldman, one of the pioneers in an advanced technique called “Advanced Parts Therapy,” has been able to unlock the subconscious and remove unwanted behaviors: stop smoking (guaranteed), weight loss, stress, depression, pain and anger management, and more. Outstanding success in curing phobias and deep-seated trauma, and treating the immune system to put cancer into complete remission. See ad on page 25.

Our practice treats each person individually by addressing the root cause of the problem. Dr Karmazin employs holistic therapies, such as acupuncture, biopuncture, homeopathy and nutritional counselling for a variety of ailments. We also specialize in holistic pain management and do not use narcotics, NSAIDs or steroid injections.

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Intuitive energy healer. Usui Reiki practitioner and teacher. Specializing in removing energy blocks.

Restoring and aligning the balance of body, mind and spirit.

Providing meditation and spiritual guidance. Reiki attunements available for all levels.

PHILIP GETSON, DO

Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and well-being. Dr. Philip Getson is a board-certified Family Physician and certified by four Thermographic Boards. He specializes in thermography, an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health. With the mission of providing a balanced approach to wellness, the center offers diet and lifestyle counseling, thermography, the area’s most unique infrared detox sauna (The POD), reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes. See ad on page 7.

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Massage for Pain Management Intuitive Healing

DOROTHEA ATKINS, TH.D., RN, LMT

SUSAN COSTANTINO DRUMMOND, LMT, RM

Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834

It is my desire to help you live your best life. To feel balanced and at ease in mind, body and spirit. Join me online for yoga, meditation, pranayama and other pearls of wisdom to help you navigate life with joy and grace.

Or, in-person, allow me to shine a light on the divine guidance that is always there for you but sometimes goes unnoticed with energy work and intuitive guidance. A session with me will leave you feeling as if you are in the Divine Flow of Life!

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TRICIA BANFE HEISER

NJBalance at The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford 609-923-3154 • Susan@NJBalance.com NJBalance.com Susan is an Intuitive Medium, Reiki Master and licensed Massage Therapist. She specializes in intuitively enhancing the mind, soul and physical body with healing energy for your highest well-being. See ads on pages 14, 38 and 39.

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Holos Touch LLC 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 856-546-7500 Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com HolosTouchLLC.com

Experience and learn simple yet effective pain relief methods in individual or group sessions. Dr. Atkins’ advanced muscle release treatment and self-care education has proven published results for the past decade. Other services include certified manual lymph drainage, and relief for various chronic conditions. See ad on page 21.

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Massage Therapy Services RIZZIERI AVEDA ALUMNI SPA

8102 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-983-1680 Facebook: Rizzieri Alumni Spa

Medical Skincare and Cosmetics DR. ANAMARIA NEWPORT, DMS, DMD, MHS, PAC

Affordable relaxation offered at Rizzieri’s Alumni Spa. Staffed by recent Rizzieri graduates, the Alumni Spa is the perfect place to make an appointment with a Licensed Massage Therapist at an attractive price point. Spa experiences are offered in 50-min or 80-min sessions and are customized based on personal needs and preferences. Services include: Swedish massage, reflexology, hot stone, maternity massage, deep tissue, and stress relief wraps.

Open on Wed and Fri, 4:30-9pm; Sun, 9am4pm with prices starting at $45. Call for an appt. See ads on pages 23 and 29.

THE SPA AT CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS

8102 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-552-2273 CenterForTheHealingArtsNJ.com Affordable relaxation offered at the Center for the Healing Arts by recent graduates. The Spa is the perfect place to make an appointment with Licensed Massage Therapist at an attractive price point. Spa experiences are offered in 50-min, 80-min or 100-min sessions and are customized based on personal needs. Services include Swedish massage, reflexology, hot stones, maternity and deep pressure. Currently open Wednesday and Friday 4:30-9pm.

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WE ARE HUMAN MASSAGE THERAPY & ENERGY WORK

Lori Dye, LMT, Reflexologist, Reiki Practitioner Washington Professional Campus 860 NJ-168 Blackwood, NJ 08012 Located inside Performance Chiropractic & Wellness Center 856-401-9550 WeAreHumanMasssage.com We are not machines, we are human! Even though we are certainly built like them. We need to treat ourselves with a little extra TLC from time to time. It is important to listen to our aches and pains & emotional stress. It is our body’s natural way of saying “I need attention!” Allow yourself to follow your intuition and set aside some time for healing and regeneration today. I look forward to meeting you and helping to guide you along in your journey healing mind, body and spirit.

17 White Horse Pike, Ste 10B Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 856-323-8885

Dr. Newport is a discerning artist, highly experienced master cosmetic injector and renowned dermatology speaker with 10+ years of extensive medical training. Her continuous dedication for skincare, surgery, dentistry, and cosmetic procedures are enhanced by combining the use of the latest technology and her unique homeopathic style.

As an artist, she is genuinely passionate about bringing out the unique beauty in each one of her patients. Look no further for your organic skincare specialist, offering the purest treatments achievable with our personalized natural products.

Naturopathic Doctor MELISSA JOSSELSON, ND

Naturopathic Doctor Marlton & Haddonfield, NJ 856-472-9495 MyNaturalDoctor.com

Holistic health care for all ages and a variety of health conditions. Find the cause of your health issues and heal using safe, natural and non-toxic therapies. See ad on page 49.

Numerologist TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

Numerologist & Empowerment Coach 609-417-4526 TraciRosenberg@gmail.com SoulTalkWithTraci.com Join the region’s leading numerologist as you discover your life’s purpose. Encoded in your name and birth date are your lessons, talents and desires. Traci will help you realize your full potential.

Menopausal and Sexual Health WOMEN FOR WOMEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES

Jewel Amui-Bellon, M.D. 102 Centre Boulevard, Ste I Marlton, NJ 08053 856-267-5019 • w4wma.com

It is a known fact that millions of women after the menopausal transition, undergo changes in their vaginal health and suffer from vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. The changes in vaginal health is due to declining estrogen levels. Current management of these symptoms include Estrogens and Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators. Not all women can take estrogens for symptomatic relief. The MonaLisa Touch therapy is an effective in-office, non-hormornal therapy, with no downtime. Most women have called it life changing. It is similar to the annual pelvic exam. Many women have reported symptomatic relief after the first treatment. See ad on page 15.

Outdoor Recreation & Pinelands Preservation PINELANDS ADVENTURES

1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong, NJ 08088 609-268-0189 PinelandsAdventures.org

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Pelvic Rehabilitation DR. AMANDA HERITAGE, PT, DPT

RIZZIERI AVEDA SCHOOL

Breathe Life Physical Therapy & Wellness Collingswood Health Collective, 987 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 856-210-3517 Info@BreatheLifePT.com BreatheLifePT.com

Rizzieri Aveda School provides superior Cosmetology, Skin Care, Manicuring and Teacher Training programs. Our school has both classroom and clinic environment where students can experience and learn in a real salon setting. We offer discounted rates on all services at our clinic. See ads on pages 23 and 29.

Specializing in pelvic rehabilitation for women and men optimizing health and restoring control of urinary and bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse and support for women during/after pregnancy. One-on-one physical therapy provided promotes an active, confident and comfortable lifestyle to fully breathe life. See ad on page 16.

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Natural, non-invasive procedures for sexual dysfunction affecting one or more of the following: desire, arousal, lubrication, erectile function, orgasm, pain, dryness and satisfaction. The Replenish Center utilizes an integrative and functional approach looking at key factors such as hormone imbalance, vitamin/ mineral deficiencies, certain medications and chronic illnesses. Other contributing factors are lifestyle, diet, exercise and stress. The Replenish Center specializes in therapies which utilize your body’s own healing mechanisms. Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is triple board certified in OB/GYN, Integrative Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine. See ad on page 9.

Tai Chi/Energy Balance SIOBHAN HUTCHINSON, MA, HOLISTIC HEALTH

South & Central NJ, Bucks County, PA & Skype sessions 609-752-1048 Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com NextStepStrategiesLLC.com Discover your body’s natural healing ability. Clients report experiencing increased range of motion, balance, relaxation, reduced stress and an overall sense of well-being. Siobhan is an accredited T’ai Chi Chih®, Seijaku, Guigen Qigong, Reiki Master/Teacher, Medicinal Aromatherapist and Certified Clinical Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner. The United Fellowship of Martial Artists awarded her Holistic Healing Artist & Qigong Master. Her passion is stress relief and walking in serenity.

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Compassionate Healing Services 13 Brittany Blvd, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-394-0283 Kathleen@ChsYoga.com ChsYoga.com Kathleen utilizes her vast knowledge and 17+ years’ experience as a physical therapist to deliver a session personalized for your goals and unique physiology.

Whether you aim to rehabilitate from illness/injury or simply want to achieve deep relaxation, Kathleen can help. Clients call her, “a true healer.” See ad on page 17.

Weight Management DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO

Replenish Center 215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204 Willingboro, NJ 08046 856-380-1330 Info@ReplenishHormones.com ReplenishHormones.com

End yo-yo dieting with our safe and effective Physician-Supervised Weight-Loss Program. Our program is designed to identify the root causes of your weight concerns, individualize a plan to reverse the imbalances identified, and help you to quickly and safely lose the excess weight.

Finally, we will transition you to a healthier lifestyle to keep you at a healthier weight. Dr. Semple-Daly is triple board certified in OB/ GYN, Integrative Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine. See ad on page 9.

Wholesome Gynecology and Infertility WOMEN FOR WOMEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES

Jewel Amui-Bellon, M.D. 102 Centre Boulevard, Ste I Marlton, NJ 08053 856-267-5019 w4wma.com

Dr. Jewel Amui-Bellon is a well-respected, board-certified OBGYN in Marlton, NJ. She provides excellent individualized gynecologic and preventative care for women. In addition, she is committed to providing a wholistic, gentle, and compassionate way to conception for women who have been told they cannot carry out successful pregnancy outcomes. The oldest women was 56 years old at conception and successfully delivered a bouncy baby boy. See ad on page 15.

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Elsie Kerns Engage the natural healing wisdom of your body with easy, effective practices available 24/7. Let me show you ways to strengthen the immune system, sharpen the mind and restore whole-body balance.

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Laura J. Phillips, PT, Massage Therapist Experience the Art of Wellness. Laura believes in a whole-body approach to health and wellness. She offers specialized land based and aquatic treatments which can include Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Watsu and custom exercise.

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Infinity Float Infinity Float is an award-winning “Centre of Excellence” offering float therapy, infrared sauna, massage, sound healing and more. Infinity Float also hosts educational workshops and retails a selection of natural health products, including CBD, Himalayan Salt and essential oils.

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Health in Hand Chiropractic Dr. Safka has practiced for 27 years, focusing on each patient differently.

No two spines are alike, nor the general health from patient to patient.

Advice given to any patient is specifically curtailed to best guide them to their optimal potential.

856.722.5696 • HealthInHandChiro.com

Bridget Papagno Serving as President of the local Holistic Chamber of Commerce Chapter. Bridget is also a 2-time Award-Winning, International Bestselling Author. Offering Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, Detox Foot baths and more.

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