NEWS BRIEFS
CommUnity Wellness Day
Holistic Health and Healing Expo
Unity Church of Christ will hold its inaugural CommUnity Wellness Day on September 10 at the Mount Laurel Chapel. They invite everyone to join them on a journey on the yellow brick road toward wellness. Participants will meet the famous Wizard of Oz characters that live in each of us and represent our inner guidance toward wholeness. “We are excited to be hosting a wellness experience that speaks to Unity’s spiritual roots in healing and our church’s present commitment to the larger community,” says Margaret Quern-Atkins, event chairperson. “We have a fantastic list of holistic practitioners, speakers, workshop presenters and sustainable companies sharing information about their practice to help with the healing and transformation of mind, body, heart and soul.” Activities and workshops include nutrition, sound healing, financial wellness, permaculture, somatic movement, children’s crafts and more. Adds Quern-Atkins, “The aim is to provide empowerment for ourselves, our families and our communities toward a life of positivity, wellness and spiritual living—following the yellow brick road to ‘no place like home ... within you!’”
Natural Awakenings of South Jersey is proudly sponsoring a oneday Holistic Health and Healing Expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 16 at the Westin Hotel, in Mount Laurel. Admission is free and the expo is open to the public. The Holistic Health and Healing Expo is the go-to resource for natural wellness and green living in South Jersey. It is dedicated to empowering individuals to live a healthier lifestyle on a healthier planet, educating communities on the latest in natural health and sustainability, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives. Leading-edge thinkers and practitioners in natural health will be on hand demonstrating products and services covering everything from alternative healing and sustainable living to organic and regenerative farming. Visitors to the expo can expect inspiring workshops and valuable, up-to-date information on the latest in chiropractic medicine and yoga. Beautiful handmade items such as lotions, candles and personal care products will also be available. Everything from holistic coaching, homeopathy and integrative medicine to intuitive readings and energy work will be on display. Additionally, there will be organic vegan desserts and other food vendors, cannabidiol vendors, as well as experts in pet nutrition and behavior.
Location: 629 S. Church St. For more information, emailFullGlassLiving@gmail.com or visit www.UnityWellnessDay.com. To learn more about Unity, visit www.TheUnityChurch.org.
New Mobile Reiki Practice Usui Reiki Level 2 practitioner Michele Whittaker is available for both telehealth and in-person appointments morning, afternoon or evening. She serves Atlantic, Cape May, Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties. A therapeutic, calming, meditative environment is created for the session and a comfortable, hygienic reiki table is used. Michele Whittaker Positive results reported from reiki include: stimulates the immune system; provides a sense of well-being; relieves pain and tension; and supports well-being of those receiving traditional medical treatments such as kidney dialysis, chemotherapy and surgery. Reiki can also help a person prepare for surgery, which may boost their recovery process. For a consultation and a better understanding of how reiki can be of help, call Whittaker at 609-204-2237 or email Shelly_Whittaker@comcast.net.
Location: 555 Fellowship Rd. To register for free tickets or for vendor information, visit www.HHHExpo.com.
Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies to Hold Virtual Open House Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, a leading school for massage and bodywork in Camden, will hold a virtual open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on August 4. This event will include a virtual tour of the campus and an opportunity for participants to ask the dean questions.
For more information, email Lourdes Jesukiewicz at LJesukiewicz@ virtua.org.
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