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CommUnity Wellness Day

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!’”

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.

Holistic Health and Healing Expo

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.

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.

Whoever is happy will make others happy too. ~Anne Frank

Healing in Paradise

Terry Sutton, founder of Ocean Dreams Cancer Healing Center, will conduct a Healing and Wellness Retreat in Paradise from December 5 through 9 in Islamorada, Florida. The retreat gives patients with cancer and other diseases, along with their caregivers, the chance to experience hope, healing, education and relief from day-to-day stress and learn to improve the quality of their lives together. The beautiful Florida Keys offer clean air, blue skies, blue water, warm temperatures and all the health-healing ingredients of paradise. During this five-day, all-inclusive retreat, guests can explore healing modalities that complement their current medical protocols and discover how to treat the entire mind, body and spirit through breathing techniques, nutrition, drinking filtered water, stretching, joint manipulation, massage, acupuncture, music therapy, reiki, grounding, reflexology, meditation, herbal medicine and more. They can also play in the water, go fishing or relax in the sun.

Cost is $850 to $2,850, with an early bird discount for reservations made prior to Aug. 20. Location: Ragged Edge Resort & Marina, 243 Treasure Harbor Dr., Islamorada, FL. For more information, call 305-393-9921, email odchc2019@gmail.com or visit www.OceanDreamsHealing.org.

Reiki Master Andi Daniels Joins Excitari Wellness Center

Excitari Wellness Center, in Medford, recently welcomed certified medical reiki master, pranic healer and trained end-of-life doula Andi Daniels, of Innerlight and Beyond, as its newest practitioner. Daniels is an intuitive healer who works from the perspective of finding the root cause of energy blocks, which may cause mental, emotional and physical discomfort. She uses both active listening skills and intuition when Andi Daniels working with clients. Daniels will be providing breathwork and pranic healing services at the center. Breathwork is an active meditation that involves gentle guidance to relax the mind to a subconscious state to simultaneously work on the mind, emotions, body and spirit. Pranic healing involves scanning the human aura to detect the imbalances of energies, known as energetic congestion and depletion. Cleansing techniques are then used to remove negative energy and blockages; then energizing techniques are applied to improve the flow of energy and strengthen the aura and chakras. Once one’s aura is balanced and cleansed, the health of the body improves.

Location: 30 Jackson Rd., Ste. D-101. For more information or to make an appointment with Daniels, call 856-885-2990 or visit www.ExcitariWellness.com/andi-daniels.

New EarthShack Outside Program Features Workshops, Trailer Rental

EarthShack, in Mullica Hill and Medford, now offers the EarthShack Outside program. The new initiative, intended to connect people with nature, features a variety of workshops and local tours along with the availability of the new MiniTugz Ascend Overland Travel Trailer by Tentrax. Informative sessions will be conducted soon on organic farming, beekeeping, composting, yoga in nature and other topics, and the trailer can be rented through Outdoorsy. “Our aim is to show folks the many different ways to get outside and truly connect with the land in a meaningful way,” says EarthShack owner Bill Reneau. At only 8.5 feet long and around 650 pounds, the trailer can be easily towed. It opens up into a 48- by 96-inch bed with 35 cubic feet of extra storage underneath. Included is a roadside pressurized shower; camping table; two-person, built-in tent and 12-volt onboard power; electric brakes; a ball of articulating hitch that can accommodate seven- or four-pin hitch power; and hitch stairs for easy entry. With a ground clearance of 17 inches, 35-inch tires, off-road independent suspension and light weight, it can be taken on the beach, in the woods, fishing, hunting or just relaxing somewhere stargazing.

EarthShack locations: 108 Swedesboro Rd. in the Amish Market, Mullica Hill; The Shoppes at Medford Mill, 18 Charles St., Medford. For more information including other trailer options, visit EarthShackOutside.com.