NATURAL LIVING DIRECTORY LISTINGS 2023

This comprehensive resource guide includes community leaders in natural health, green living and personal empowerment. No matter what your vision or mission is for this year, we are certain you will find someone or something in the following pages that inspires and supports your efforts to become healthier and happier.

Here’s to your vibrant 2023!

13TH OCTAVE/LAHOCHI

SOUL HEALING JOURNEY, LLC

Eilis Philpott

Fairfield

203-767-5954

Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com

SoulHealingJourney.com

Eilis is a master healer and teacher certified in numerous modalities, including 13th Octave LaHoChi. She is one of only two people approved to teach this high frequency energy in the U.S. 13thOctave LaHoChi provides healing at a soul level, clearing blocks, obstacles or challenges preventing you from living your life to its fullest potential and achieving your soul mission on the planet. See ad, page 33.

Acupuncture

SOPHIA NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Ken Hoffman, DACM, LAc, Medical Director

31 Old Rte 7, Brookfield 203-740-9300

INM.Center

Using Functional and Chinese medical principles, our doctors get to the source of your health concerns. Diagnostic methods include functional testing such as advanced bloodwork analysis, cardiovascular testing, hormone evaluation and thermography. Our customized treatment program includes acupuncture, herbal and nutritional medicine, diet and lifestyle counseling and more. Most major insurance accepted.

Alexander Technique

VINCENT FRASER, CST, CAT, SEP Craniosacral Therapy, Alexander Technique, Somatic Experiencing Greenwich and Norwalk 203-570-2059

Vincent@VincentFraser.com

The Alexander technique invites us to live with the resilient, pain-free bodily sensations we experienced as children. Vincent, a certified teacher for over 20 years, teaches at colleges, music schools, hospitals, and in private practice in Norwalk and Greenwich.

ALL THINGS HEALTH & WELLNESS

SHIRLEY R. BLOETHE

860-989-0033

PassItOnLLC.com

Shirley has the intuitive ability to find just the right referral for anyone looking for health and wellness support. Whether it is a new or existing business owner (or the general public), her extensive resources will likely be a great match for your needs. She also is able to offer low-budget, effective solutions for holistic businesses and practitioners. See ads, pages 21 and 27.

Ampcoil Center

AMPCOIL

Freddie Kimmel, Product Expert 95 Cross Hwy, Redding 833-267-2645

Freddie@AmpCoil.com

AmpCoil.com

Extraordinary Wellness!

AmpCoil is an extraordinary system that delivers sound frequencies through PEMF to harmonize, balance, and support you on your journey to wellness. 90% of AmpCoil’s most active users reported that AmpCoil has been instrumental to their personal wellness, and over 55% reported that they experience relief from symptoms related to Lyme or other chronic conditions.

Ayurveda

NEERU KAUSHIK, ND, MS ACU, MS, MA Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies

805 Kings Highway East, Fairfield 203-331-9111

DrKaushik@AyurvedicInstituteCT.com

AyurvedicInstituteCT.com

A combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/ nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. See ad, page 31.

Breast Thermography

ALBA THERMAL IMAGING LLC

Safe, painless early detection

71 East Ave, Ste Q1, Norwalk 203-856-1421

AlbaThermalImaging.com

Thermography can detect breast disease at its earliest stages and monitor and assess pain in any part of the body. Safe, painless, non- invasive, FDA registered.

CAREER COACH / HYPNOTIST

THEA LITSIOS

Certified Career Coach

Hypnotist, & Teacher of Active Dreaming

TheaLitsios.com

203-693-1493

I help you clear away subconscious blocks and use intuition to discover your unique gifts. My clients create a meaningful career of their dreams that is Soul Centered. When you are ready to have a career that lights you up, call for a free 60-minute consultation. 12+ years experience helping clients connect to their soul. See ad, page 2.

CHIROPRACTIC / NUTRITION

THE HOMESTEAD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS

Dr. Annamarie Nardini, DC & Dr. Matthew Nardini, DC 433 Boston Post Rd, Darien 203-244-8544

Info@TheHomesteadChiropractic.com

TheHomesteadChiropractic.com

Drs. Anna and Matt Nardini are dedicated to helping you reclaim your health. With specialized training for pediatrics and pregnancy, they provide gentle, safe, and effective chiropractic care for the entire family. Drs. Nardini also provide you with personalized nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise recommendations to get you functioning your best!

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY/ ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

VINCENT FRASER, CST, CAT, SEP Craniosacral Therapy, Alexander Technique, Somatic Experiencing Greenwich and Norwalk 203-570-2059

Vincent@VincentFraser.com

Vincent offers paths to wholeness which lead to resolving pain and trauma, ease of movement in one’s body and life, and a fuller conscious embodiment.

Education

EMBODY THE SACRED Deana Paqua, MA, LMT Ridgefield and New Milford Deana.Paqua@gmail.com

EmbodyTheSacred.net

Offering classes, training programs, healing sessions and mentoring in cross-cultural energy medicine and contemporary shamanism for healers, spiritual seekers and the energy sensitive. Learn self-healing, self-empowerment and trauma transformation through the sacred.

BRADFORD TILDEN, MM, CMT, UWT 130 Webster Square Rd. Berlin 860-830-5841

Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com

CrystalMusicHealing.com

Courses in Universal White Time (UWT) Healing and Gemstone Healing. This powerful new modality gives us the possibility to direct healing through time and space. Trainings include contact healing, aura clearing, chakra balancing, organ clearing, point balancing, and the laying-on of stones. See ad, page 19.

Institute For Holistic Health Studies

Christel Autuori, MA, RDH, E-RYT 200, NBC-HWC Western Connecticut State University 181 White St, Danbury 203-837-8559

AutuoriC@WCSU.edu • WCSU.edu/IHHS

The mission of the Institute for Holistic Health Studies at WCSU is to provide the university and Greater Danbury area with opportunities to explore the multidimensional approach to holistic and integrative health. Programs are offered in person and virtually via the IHHS website: wcsu.edu/ihhs. Please join us!

TWO COYOTES WILDERNESS SCHOOL

P.O. Box 711, Monroe

TwoCoyotes.org

Facebook.com/TwoCoyotes

Instagram.com/TwoCoyotes

Two Coyotes Wilderness School is a non-profit nature mentoring organization that connects people to nature, community, and self. We offer nature-based mentorship programs year-round for all ages, including weekly school day programs, a caregiver and child program, summer camps, and an adult apprenticeship program. See ad, page 25.

End Of Life Doula

Authentic Matters

Julie Blitzer

Julie@AuthenticMatters.net

AuthenticMatters.net

I help people explore and gain peace with matters of life and death. My clients tend to be the terminally ill, and their loved ones, but I also serve thriving people because planning a “good death” reduces fears around dying.

Energy Healing

BETH LEAS

Transformative Healing • Tarot

Virtual and In-Person Sessions

203-856-9566

BethLeas.com

If not now, when? Inspire change on all levels—greater physical ease, emotional freedom, peace of mind and spiritual connection. 30+ years of intuitive healing experience with adults and children of all ages. Reiki, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Tarot. See ad, page 2.

SOUL HEALING JOURNEY, LLC

Eilis Philpott

Fairfield

203-767-5954

Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com

SoulHealingJourney.com

Eilis is a master healer and teacher certified in numerous modalities as both a practitioner and teacher. She offers soul level healing, clearing any blocks, obstacles and challenges preventing you from living your life to its fullest potential and achieving your soul mission on the planet. See ad, page 33.

Essential Oils

WAYNE LEISS, LMT, CAO

49 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel

203-994-1207

Wayne@WayneLeiss.com

WayneLeiss.com

Essential oils address stress reduction, support the natural functioning of body systems and can enhance overall well-being. They are used in topical, internal and aromatic applications. Improve physically, emotionally and spiritually as Wayne teaches you about the benefits and uses of massage with natural and pure dōTERRA Essential Oils. See ad, page 2.

Functional Medicine

TAMARA SACHS, MD

Functional Medicine and Integrative Care LLC

15 Bennitt St, New Milford

860-354-3304

TSachsMD.com

Gemstone Healing

BRADFORD TILDEN, MM, CMT, UWT 130 Webster Square Rd. Berlinand via ZOOM 860-830-5841

Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com

CrystalMusicHealing.com

Bradford specializes in Universal White Time energy, sound, and gemstone therapies. He helps people attain inner peace, empowerment, and improved quality of life. Clear your fear and trauma. Get support during spiritual awakenings. Experience wholeness and find your purpose. See ad, page 19.

Grief Support

AUTHENTIC MATTERS

Julie Blitzer

Julie@AuthenticMatters.net

AuthenticMatters.net

Herbal Education

TWIN STAR HERBAL EDUCATION

Lupo Passero & Rebekah Sutter

5 Booth House Ln, New Milford 860-717-2785

Info@TwinStarTribe.com

TwinStarTribe.com

Twin Star offers community classes and certificate trainings on Herbalism, Flower Essences, Plant Spirit Healing, Ancestral Healing, Goddess & Herbal Witch Programs. Classes are offered in person in the beautiful hills of Western Connecticut. In addition, Twin Star offers comprehensive and visually stunning online class trainings to enjoy and learn from anywhere in the world. International Herbal Excursions also offered.

Holistic Networking

Using Functional Medicine, Dr. Sachs prevents and treats chronic illnesses by addressing their underlying root causes, remaining respectful of the uniqueness, complexity and intuitions that make us human.

Trained at Mt. Sinai Medical School and Yale University Hospital in Internal Medicine, in 2003 she opened Functional Medicine and Integrative Care LLC. She creates individualized, realistic and comprehensive personalized wellness plans.

Functional Nutrition Coach

RENEE EDGE

Functional Nutrition Coach

Edge to Health

860-681-3427

Renee@Edgetohealth.com

EdgetoHealth.com

Change your child’s attention, behavior, and mood using food everyone in the family will enjoy. Helping parents make changes to their child’s diet and food choices to bring about healing in their body and brain to promote behavior change.

I support people who have experienced a significant emotional loss (death, divorce, major life change) through a powerful, evidence-based program, The Grief Recovery Method. Over our seven private sessions, clients tend to experience more lightness in their relationship to grief.

Healing Center

TURNING POINT HEALING ARTS & EDUCATION CENTER

JoAnn Inserra Duncan, MS, RMT 100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield 203-438-3050

TurningPointReiki.com/Healing-Arts-Center

TPHA & EC is a central resource for healthy living and wellness in Ridgefield. This vibrant, serene, energetically positive center is home to skilled practitioners and teachers offering holistic services and educational programs to empower and enhance both the individual and community. Reiki, Zero Balancing, Evidential Psychic Mediumship, Shamanic and Cross-Cultural Healing, Astrology, Tarot, Mental Health Counseling and much more.

Health Coach

HEATHER B. HABELKA, NBC-HWC National Board Certified Health Coach Cooking Classes • Culinary Coaching

TheHealthfulKitchen.com

Heather B. Habelka is a National Board Certified Health Coach & Creator of TheHealthfulKitchen. com. Certified in integrative nutrition & holistic health cooking, she creates affordable, simple & healthful recipes and hosts free cooking classes. Visit TheHealthfulKitchen.com to start cooking & support your health!

Holistic Community Professionals

Shirley R. Bloethe, Executive Director 860-255-8844

HCPinc.ORG@gmail.com

HolisticCommunityProfessionals.org

Holistic Community Professionals is an organization of holistic practitioners and businesses focused on improving health and wellness with products and services throughout New England. We also connect consumers with a wide variety of modalities, holistic products, and services as well as offering two EXPOs a year at The DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol. See website for details. See ad, page 19.

Hypnotherapy

MICHAEL ROSENBAUM ACHT, MP

Alternative Choices Natural Healing Danbury • Mt Kisco, NY • Remotely 914-589-3601

AlternativeChoices.org

Anxious and worried, again? You deserve to live permanently free from overwhelming stress. Learn to feel calmer, optimistic, and empowered. The power to make lasting change is inside you. Let’s tap into it. Call for free consult.

Integrative Natural Medicine

SOPHIA NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Ken Hoffman, DACM, LAc, Medical Director 31 Old Rte 7, Brookfield 203-740-9300

INM.Center

Using naturopathic and Chinese medical principles, we get to the source of your health concerns. Diagnostic methods include functional testing such as advanced bloodwork analysis, cardiovascular testing, hormone evaluation and thermography. Our customized treatment program includes acupuncture, herbal and nutritional medicine, diet and lifestyle counseling and more. Most insurance accepted.

Integrative Optometry

EYECARE ASSOCIATES, PC

Dr. Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD

Dr. Robert Byne • Dr. Allie Decker

Dr. Jason Grygier • Dr. Ken Landesman

Dr. Diana Ngo • Dr. Maryam Nizami

Dr. Justin Rapp • Dr. Sonia Singh

Dr. Magy Tepliz

Locations:

6515 Main St, Trumbull • 203-374-2020

444 Westport Ave, Norwalk • 203-840-1991

2600 Post Rd, Southport • 203-255-4005

1425 Bedford St, 1M, Stamford • 203-357-0204

572 US-6, Mahopac, NY

103 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY

CTEyecareAssociates.com

We offer behavioral optometry, comprehensive vision exams, contact lenses and vision therapy. Call to schedule your appointment today.

Journeydance

AUTHENTIC MATTERS

Julie Blitzer

Julie@AuthenticMatters.net AuthenticMatters.net

I am a JourneyDance guide. JourneyDance is an exhilarating movement practice that gets people out of their minds and into their bodies. It’s part moving meditation, part dance party. I love sharing JourneyDance at retreats and gatherings of like-minded souls.

Life Coaching

CHANNELING YOUR WISDOM COACHING

Lynda Mettler, ACC

Transformation Coach & Reiki Master 203-623-6066

Lynda@YourWisdomCoaching.com

YourWisdomCoaching.com

Channeling Your Wisdom Coaching is a whole-person approach that combines IFS “parts work,” life coaching, meditation and reiki energy to cultivate compassion, heal old wounds, and create meaningful change.

LYME + CO-INFECTIONS

TURNING POINT REIKI LLC

JoAnn Inserra Duncan, MS, RMT 100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield 203-438-3050

TurningPointReiki.com

JoAnn uses intuition, experience and a deep spiritual connection in her Reiki, IET and Reconnective Healing sessions. Specializing in care for individuals with cancer, back pain, Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses. All Reiki levels taught.

Massage Therapy

ALEXA DEMILIA, LMT

40 Main St N, Woodbury 203-364-4496

LMTAlexa@gmail.com

LMTAlexa.com

Struggling with chronic pain, overuse injuries, daily stress, or anything in between? Alexa uses a range of techniques including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Abdominal Therapy, and Reiki to help you leave feeling better than you arrived while pursuing your long term health goals.

Meditation

CENTER FOR MINDFULNESS & INSIGHT MEDITATION

9 Picketts Ridge Rd, West Redding 203-244-3130

ReddingMeditation.org

We teach and practice Mahasati meditation. Mahasati meditation cultivates selfawareness through attention to the movement of the body and, at more advanced levels, to the movement of the mind. No prior meditating experience is necessary. Ongoing weekly meditation classes, retreats and events. Please check monthly event calendar or visit ReddingMeditation.org for updated information.

Metaphysical Store

THE ANGEL COOPERATIVE

51 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte. 7), Ridgefield 203-431-2959

TheAngelCoop.com

Follow us on Instagram (@shungiteroom) Facebook and YouTube (The Angel Cooperative)

The Angel Cooperative is a unique lifestyle boutique and metaphysical store featuring the first Shungite Room in the USA. Explore a wide selection of crystals, jewelry, candles, essential oils, divination tools, spiritual gifts, statuary, oracle decks and tarot, and home décor. Available in The Shungite Room: private energy sessions, angelic, tarot and oracle card readings, channeling and mediumship, reiki, workshops, aura photography, and guided meditation led by a group of talented and experienced practitioners. Shungite is the only natural material known to contain fullerenes, a naturally occurring antioxidant. Shungite is believed to have active metaphysical properties with strong healing powers.See ad, page 23.

NEW INSIGHTS BOUTIQUE

Metaphysical Boutique and Center for Conscious Living

Susan J. Bucur

111 Church Hill Rd, Ste 2, Sandy Hook 203-204-6263

Info@NewInsightsBoutique.com

NewInsightsBoutique.com

New Insights is committed to cultivating a community rooted in positivity and mindfulness. We offer an extensive variety of tools for spiritual healing and expansion, and a full team of metaphysical practitioners. Visit us and soak in the good vibes!

Naturopathic Physician

CONNECTICUT CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Robert Kachko

Dr. Veena Verma-Dzik

Dr. Paul Epstein 1200 High Ridge Rd, 2nd Flr, Stamford 929-379-0920

Info@CTCIntegrative.com

CTCIntegrative.com

Connecticut Center for Integrative Medicine is a comprehensive holistic health center serving Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Our team of leading Naturopathic Physicians, Acupuncturists, Mental Health experts, and Registered Dieticians can help you achieve long-term, sustainable healing of body and mind.

Naturopathic Physician

HEALTHFUL HARMONY

Dr. Amy Wiesner

91 East Ave, Second Floor, Norwalk 203-962-5887

DrAmyWiesner@gmail.com

HealthfulHarmony.com

Dr. Wiesner, practicing for almost 20 years, uses acupuncture, lifestyle medicine, nutritional supplementation and homeopathy to help her patients achieve health and well-being. Infertility, Diabetes, Stress, Pain, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Allergies, Headaches, Cardiovascular Disease, Lyme Disease, Menstrual Disorders, other imbalances.

NEERU KAUSHIK, ND, MS ACU, MS, MA Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies

805 Kings Highway East, Fairfield 203-331-9111

DrKaushik@AyurvedicInstituteCT.com

A combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. See ad, page 31.

NICOLE KLUGHERS, ND, PHARMD, MSAC

Vis Wellness Center

Rocky Hill & TeleMedicine Statewide (234) 2-ACU-DOC

DrNicoleKlughers.com

Info@DrNicoleKlughers.com

Dr. Nicole Klughers offers comprehensive naturopathic care to restore optimal health and prevent disease. Dr. Nicole’s “health detective” approach identifies the root cause of symptoms and provides all-natural solutions such as personalized nutrition (food as medicine), herbal medicine, nutrient therapies, acupuncture and more. In-depth assessment is often done with detailed testing of vitamins/ minerals, hormones, advanced cardiovascular markers, inflammation, food sensitivities, gut/ microbiome and more. See ad, page 19.

Nutrition

OFFICE OF DR. MICHAEL WALD

29 King St, 2nd Fl, Chappaqua NY 10514 914-552-1442

Info@BloodDetective.com

DrMichaelWald.com

#BloodDetective

Dr Wald is a holistic DC, Nutritionist, and Dietician whose Blood Detective software, labs and detailed consult help get to the cause(s) of persistent health issues. Conditions include autoimmune, weight loss, anti-aging, cancer, GI issues, depression, and more. See ad, page 7.

Positive Psychology Coach

CONNECT2FLOURISH, LLC

Andrea Garin Kopilak

917-583-3218

Andrea@C2FCoach.com

Connect2FlourishCoaching.com

As the Founder of Connect2Flourish, I use a coaching process grounded in the science of positive psychology and awareness coaching to help empower clients to utilize their strengths, so that they can build resilience, make important connections, and choose what flourishing looks like for them. Explore coaching with a 45-minute complimentary session by emailing Andrea@c2fcoach.com.

Psychotherapy

NANCY S. SCHERLONG, LCSW, SEP, PTR/CJT, CM Coaching/Psychotherapy/Consulting 470 Main St, Ridgefield 914-572-3167

WellnessMetaphors.com

Manage stress with relaxation techniques. Rediscover your creativity through writing and the expressive arts. Resolve trauma with EMDR, IFS or SE. Or book an experiential workshop! Nancy has over 20 years of experience with children, families, groups, adults and corporate wellness programs. See ad, page 21.

Reiki

GIGI BENANTI, USUI REIKI MASTER

Angelic Healing Center

7 Morgan Ave, Norwalk 203-852-1150

AngelHealReiki.com

Gigi is an experienced Reiki Master/Teacher. She offers all levels of Reiki training monthly. All classes and Reiki sessions include the latest techniques including Karuna, Angelic and Jikiden Reiki.

JOYFUL LIVING REIKI LLC

Gail Christie, Holy Fire Reiki Master Stamford and Mt Kisco, NY 203-979-0918

JoyfulLivingReiki.com

Gail will help balance your energy and help you reach a whole new level of healing with Holy Fire Reiki. She offers gently powerful Holy Fire healing sessions, Reiki-infused meditations and Usui/Holy Fire and Karuna Reiki certification classes. See ad, page 2.

REIKI WILL TRAVEL LLC

Cheryl Benanti, Reiki Master, Life Coach Throughout Connecticut 860-966-0121

ReikiWillTravel@gmail.com

ReikiWillTravel.com

Reiki Will Travel LLC is a mobile service offering reiki in your home, at your business or special events. Office space is also available. Cheryl provides in-person and over the phone tarot readings as well as small group tarot events. Group reiki, horse reiki and life coaching are also available.

REIKI WITH DINA

1177 High Ridge Rd, Ste 207, Stamford 203-952-4871

Dibeinc@gmail.com

ReikiWithDina.com

I’m a passionate energy healer (hands-on & distance healing) with an alternative approach and am dedicated to helping my clients move through a wide range of physical, emotional and spiritual transitions in the most efficient and transformative way possible.

Turning Point Reiki Llc

JoAnn Inserra Duncan, MS, RMT 100B Danbury Rd, Ste 101, Ridgefield 203-438-3050

TurningPointReiki.com

JoAnn uses intuition, experience and a deep spiritual connection in her Reiki, IET and Reconnective Healing sessions. Specializing in care for individuals with cancer, back pain, Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses. All Reiki levels taught.

Worthy Changes Llc

Melissa Michaud-Maltese

45 Evans Rd, Office 16b, Rocky Hill 860-322-6866

Worthy.Changes2020@gmail.com

WorthyChangesLLC.com

Worthy Changes was founded on the belief that people require assistance emotionally, spiritually, professionally and even physically. Drawing upon both psychic and holistic abilities, modalities include Reiki, spiritual guidance for people to advance forward, mindfulness and team building activities.

Salt Healing Therapy Wellness Center

REVIVE SALT THERAPY & WELLNESS

374 New Haven Ave, Milford 203-283-5968

Hello@ReviveSaltTherapy.com

ReviveSaltTherapy.com

A Holistic Healing Spa for Body, Mind, and Soul. We offer Halotherapy/Salt Therapy, Infrared Sauna, Reiki, Quantum Healing, Massage Therapy, Sound Healing, Yoga, and Wellness plus a Crystal Shop. We offer unique and potent products and services to accelerate physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing.

Salt

OF THE EARTH

THERAPEUTIC SPA

787 Main St, S Woodbury 203-586-1172

NaturalSaltHealing.com

Combining an array of natural therapies that have been used since ancient times with today’s technology, Salt of the Earth Spa provides a sanctuary for deep transformations, healing and grounding for Mind, Body and Spirit.

Somatic Experiencing

VINCENT FRASER, CST, CAT, SEP Craniosacral Therapy, Alexander Technique, Somatic Experiencing Greenwich and Norwalk 203-570-2059

Vincent@VincentFraser.com

Somatic Experiencing is a process of resolving trauma in one’s body through healing the nervous system and restoring its full range of responses. It is then no longer stuck in “fight, flight, freeze or collapse,” but able to adapt to each situation we face.

Sound Healing

HUMMINGBIRD SOUND YOGA LLC

Barbara (Bobbi) Soares Merryall, New Milford 860-946-9470

BSoares@LightOfTheNewMoon.com heal.me/HummingbirdSoundYoga

Facebook @HummingbirdSoundYoga

Barbara (Bobbi) Soares, MA, CYT, is a sound yoga and vocal yoga teacher, blues/jazz singer, and Reiki master, certified in several modalities of energy and sound healing. She offers Hummingbird Sound Yoga and sound healing immersions for groups and private sessions. Using earth, dance and symphonic gongs, bowls, tuning forks and humming-for-health meditations, her goal is to help individuals experience becoming “one with sound” to promote a deep relaxation response that balances energy and encourages healing. See ad, page 26.

Spiritual Healing

BRADFORD TILDEN, MM, CMT, UWT 130 Webster Square Rd. Berlinand via ZOOM 860-830-5841

Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com

CrystalMusicHealing.com

Bradford specializes in Universal White Time energy, sound, and gemstone therapies. He helps people attain inner peace, empowerment, and improved quality of life. Clear your fear and trauma. Get support during spiritual awakenings. Experience wholeness and find your purpose. See ad, page 19.

BETH LEAS

Tarot

Transformative Healing • Tarot

Virtual and In-Person

203-856-9566

BethLeas.com

What’s in the cards for you?

Tarot is a powerful tool for guidance and will empower you to make your best choices. Gain insight to your most thoughtful questions. The answers you receive will illuminate your path, making visible your challenges and ways to overcome them. See ad, page 2.

Thermography

SOPHIA NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Ken Hoffman, DACM, LAc, Medical Director 31 Old Rte 7, Brookfield 203-740-9300

INM.Center

Women’s Health: hormonal balancing, breast cancer prevention. Breast and full body thermography screening. Screening and treatment of chronic inflammation using medical infrared thermography (MIT). Safe, painless and non-invasive, thermography can detect early changes in breast tissue up to eight years before a mammogram. FDA-registered, our high-definition camera is the most advanced in the region.

Transformative Healing

KATIE AUGUSTYN, MA, CPC

Transformation Coach, Shamanic Healer

203-820-3800

TransformationCenterCT@gmail.com

TransformationCenterCT.com

Katie will assist you in reaching your true potential and heal what has been holding you back. You will experience real self-acceptance and start to live in alignment with who you truly are so you can create a life you love, a life of meaning and purpose. See ad, page 2.

BETH LEAS

Transformative Healing • Tarot

Virtual and In-Person Sessions

203-856-9566

BethLeas.com

If not now, when? Inspire change on all levels—greater physical ease, emotional freedom, peace of mind and spiritual connection. 30+ years of intuitive healing experience with adults and children of all ages. Reiki, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Tarot. See ad, page 2.

Transformative Healing

NICOLE MIALE, MA

Energy Work • Coaching •Writing 203-981-2451

NMiale@charter.net

Nicole has personal experience with severe and chronic illness; she understands the amazing ability humans have to self-correct and heal if we accept the challenges. Through coaching, energy work, and other techniques, she supports clients exploring spirituality and health in search of optimal wellness. Nicole also runs writing and creativity groups; in-person and remote sessions available for all services. Located in Litchfield County. See ad, page 27.

SOUL HEALING JOURNEY, LLC

Eilis Philpott

Fairfield

203-767-5954

Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com

SoulHealingJourney.com

Eilis is a master healer and teacher certified in numerous modalities as both a practitioner and teacher. She offers soul level healing, clearing any blocks, obstacles and challenges preventing you from living your life to its fullest potential and achieving your soul mission on the planet. See ad, page 33.

Transitions Coaching

ASPIRE, LLC

Amy Jacques, CPC, ELI-MP, CLDS, CTDS 19 Main St, Ste 3, New Milford 860-222-0797

Amy@AspireSelf.com

AspireSelf.com

Travel Agency

CRUISE PLANNERSTHE TRAVELING BUDDIES, LLC

860-573-3199

Chris.Bafumo@CruisePlanners.com

TheTravelingBuddies.com

This is a full service travel agency. I will help you discover exciting adventures around the world. From cruises to land tours to completely packaged vacations, I will create an unforgettable vacation just for you, your family and/or friends.

VOICE & SOUND COACHING

HUMMINGBIRD SOUND YOGA LLC

Barbara (Bobbi) Soares

Merryall, New Milford 860-946-9470

BSoares@LightOfTheNewMoon.com heal.me/HummingbirdSoundYoga

Facebook @HummingbirdSoundYoga

Improve your voice, expand your range, find your ‘goldilocks’ note using soul singing, improvisation and ‘one with sound’ exercises. Learn from a certified vocal yoga teacher, sound healer and experienced performer who has studied with Bobby Mcferrin, Silvia Nakkach and Heather Lyle. Some of her music can be found at http://www.wisefishworld.com. Online Zoom groups and one on one sessions starting in May. https://heal.me/HummingbirdSoundYoga. See ad, page 26.

Wellness Center

THE ANGEL WING, A DIVINE SPIRITUAL CENTER

Located next door to The Angel Cooperative

CHALLENGING MINDS

WELLNESS CENTER

Owners Andrew Matusiak, LCSW & Melissa Hurley, LCSW

30 Peck Rd, Suite 1202, Torrington (Group Practice)

896 Bantam Rd, Bantam (Wellness Center)

860-361-6204

AndrewM@ChallengingMinds.net

ChallengingMinds.com

Challenging Minds Wellness

Center believes in treating the whole person through offering holistic service options, including: Reiki, massage, reflexology, yoga, meditation, breathwork and an Infrared Sauna. Challenging Minds also offers mental health counseling, for both groups and individuals.

HAUTE HEALING OASIS

Jessica & Peter Chichester

792 Pacific St, Stamford

203-595-5304

Info@HauteHealingOasis.com

HauteHealingOasis.com

HHO is your feel-great place! A 3,500-square-foot wellness spa and healing center featuring over a dozen wellness services in a caring feng shui inspired atmosphere. If you need relaxation, detoxification, body contouring or rehabilitation services, then you should check them out.

See ad, page 17.

SALT CAVE OF DARIEN

555 Post Rd, Darien

203-658-7667

Info@SaltCaveofDarien.com

SaltCaveofDarien.com

Aspire, LLC. offers a safe, judgment-free space for adults and teens to work through life transitions, build confidence, find empowerment, or learn how their attitudes and perceptions shape their lives. A higher level of consciousness and consistent joy awaits you!

49 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte. 7), Ridgefield 203-431-2959

TheAngelCoop.com

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The Angel Wing hosts workshops, retreats, group and private readings, energy work sessions, Reiki, massage, cosmic facials, sound healing and gong baths, group guided meditations, acupuncture, and a wide selection of yoga classes (vinyasa, gentle, yin with sound bath, kundalini with gong bath, restorative with sound bath, restorative with tarot, and flow and restore with guided meditation). We also offer myriad certification courses: Crystal Healing, Meditation Levels I and II, Reiki I, II, and Master, Karuna, and Foundations of Sound Healing Levels 1 and II. See ad, page 23.

Our wellness destination offers an oasis of peace, calm and serenity. Whether you want to release stress, address a health challenge, or gather with friends and family, the Cave is inviting, warm and soothing. Check out our website for the many different ways to experience the benefits of our healing salt! See ad, page 2.

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THE ANGEL WING, A DIVINE SPIRITUAL CENTER

Located next door to The Angel Cooperative

49 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte. 7), Ridgefield 203-431-2959

TheAngelCoop.com

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The Angel Cooperative offers a variety of yoga classes at The Angel Wing, our divine spiritual center next door. Class options include vinyasa, gentle, yin with sound bath, kundalini with gong bath, restorative with sound bath, restorative with tarot, and flow and restore with guided meditation as well as yoga workshops such as Introduction to Yoga, Aromayoga, and Yoga for Spiritual Awakening. The yoga teachers who teach at our spiritual center hold true that yoga is for all people, all bodies. We all belong.See ad, page 23.

Hummingbird Sound Yoga Llc

Barbara (Bobbi) Soares

Merryall, New Milford 860-946-9470

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Barbara (Bobbi) Soares, MA, CYT, is a sound yoga and vocal yoga teacher, blues/jazz singer, and Reiki master, certified in several modalities of energy and sound healing. She offers Hummingbird Sound Yoga and sound healing immersions for groups and private sessions. Her goal is to help individuals experience becoming “one with sound” to promote a deep relaxation response that balances energy and encourages healing. See ad, page 26.

YOGA STUDIO & WELLNESS CENTER

Yoga For Everybody

Ingrid Prueher

85 Mill Plain Rd, 3rd Flr, Fairfield 203-254-YOGA (9642)

Info@Yoga4Everybody.net

Yoga4Everybody.net

A serene yoga studio placed in the heart of downtown Fairfield at the Sportsplex where you can experience yoga, meditation, and aerial classes in-person, online or via video-on-demand. There are also a variety of workshops and trainings that you can attend: Drum Circles, Gong, Reiki Trainings, Wim Hof Method and Yoga Teacher Training in the heart of Fairfield, CT. Also available: Thermography, Reiki, Massage Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Tarot, and Shamanic Therapy private sessions. See ad, page 2.

Calendar Of Events

TUESDAY, MAY 2

Vocal Toning Circle – 7-8:30pm. In this monthly healing circle, clear your body, mind and aura of stress and unwanted energy by toning with crystal bowls. Send focused healing and create a geometric sonic vortex of sound for joy and healing. Bring a crystal bowl or one will be provided. $30. The Center For Higher Living, 130 Webster Square Rd, Berlin. RSVP to Bradford: 860-830-5841, Info@CrystalMusicHealing.com. 860-707-6210. tinyurl.com/May2023ToningCircle.

THURSDAY, MAY 4

Rebirthing Breathwork Monthly Group –7-9pm. Monthly beginning 5/4. Come to some or all. During this group breathing session, you will learn how to use your breath to feel better and connect to your inner strength and resilience. Bring something to lie on, a pillow and blanket. $35. Sticks and Stones Farm, 197 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown. SoulHealingJourney.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 5

DBT Skills Group – 3-4pm. DBT Skills group is a 6-month commitment to weekly meetings dedicated to learning and practicing the 4 Modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Most insurance accepted. $40. Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC, 670 Main St, Ste B2, Woodbury. 203-263-3793. WolfSpiritWellness.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 6

Sacral Sound Healing – 11am-12:30pm. Join us for a transformative and empowering Womb Blessing and Sacral Chakra Healing event that is open to women, girls, mothers, daughters, and men. In this unique event, you will experience a variety of holistic healing practices to awaken and balance your feminine energy. $40. Haute Healing Oasis, 792 Pacific St, Stamford. 203-595-5304. HauteHealingOasis.com.

The Luminous Energy Field – 1:30-3:30pm. Discover how your energy body, aura and chakras are responsible for self-healing. Chakras are subtle energy centers that correspond with our physical anatomy. $39. Yogaspace, 78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel. 203-730-9642. Yogaspace-CT.com.

How to Work with the Universe

class will help you learn how the universe is speak ing to you all the time to help you to grow and heal. There are signs, messages and synchronicities to help you find purpose. $44. The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St, Durham. 860-358-9195. TheRedBarnInDurham.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 11

Shamanic Sound Healing Meditation – 6-7pm. With Bradford Tilden. Relax, recharge and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind and field. Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat. Walk-ins welcome. $20-$35. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-4042578. Register: tinyurl.com/BridgeSoundBrad. BridgeHAC.com.

QiGong & Breathwork – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for our Qigong Event, a transformative and rejuvenating practice that combines movement, meditation, and breathwork to promote health, vitality, and inner peace. Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle, and an open mind. $30. Haute Healing Oasis, 792 Pacific St, Stamford. 203-595-5304. HauteHealingOasis.com.

Holy Fire Reiki Circle – 7-8pm. Online via Zoom with Gail Christie. Join us to release anxiety and connect to peace and joy with a Holy Fire meditation and shared Reiki. Free. No experience needed. Sign up by 5pm on 5/11 for logon link. Joyful Living Reiki. 203-979-0918. GailChristieReiki.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 13

Breathwork & Journaling Workshop – 10am12pm. Participate in Manifestation Journaling and embody your highest self, de-stress, and generate more energy with the practice of transformational breathwork. $44. Haute Healing Oasis, 792 Pacific St, Stamford. 203-595-5304. HauteHealingOasis.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 14

Holy Fire Reiki 1 Certification Training – 10am5:30pm. In-person with Gail Christie, Holy Fire Usui, Karuna and World Peace Reiki Master. Learn the techniques for releasing stress, balancing your own energy and sharing Reiki with others. Included are an attunement to Reiki 1 energy, an ICRT manual, course materials and a certificate. Register on website by 5/7. Joyful Living Reiki, LLC, 55 Three Lakes Dr, Stamford. 203-979-0918. GailChristieReiki.com.