Natural Awakenings 2019 Natural Living Directory by Nicole Miale

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MANY PATHS MANY TRUTHS ONE BRIDGE

BRIDGE HEALING ARTS CENTER

Bridge Healing Arts Center is a diverse holistic wellness center, offering the community many choices of complementary and holistic healing modalities, workshops, events, and classes on their journey to wellness.

Meet some of the Bridge community… Hypnotherapy

Hypnosis Rev. Rod Kelly Board-Certiﬁed Hypnotist Hypnosis & The 5 Steps to Self-Wellness Protocol Rod@rodkelly.net 860-216-8671

Carl Brown Hypnosis Licensed Hypnotherapist - Easily change limiting beliefs. You can have, be, or do anything you want! www.carlbrownhypnosis.com 860-309-9004

Psychic/Mediumship/Events/Workshops

Life & Leadership Coach Elizabeth Hill, MSW, ACC Green Heart Living - Compassionate Coaching for Overwhelmed Executives, Parents, Caregivers liz.greenheartliving@gmail.com www.greenheartliving.net • 860-913-6918

Reiki/Intuitive Readings

Keiko Broyles, Psychic Spiritual Medium Willows Healing Path, LLC - Owner Tested Member of Shay Parker’s Best American Psychics Usui Reiki Master Teacher • keiko@keikomedium.com www.keikomedium.com • 860-280-5548

Spiritual Intuitive, Medium & Psychic

Deborah Lyons, RMT Owner/Operator of The Lotus Petal, LLC Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Counselor, Psychic/Medium, Nutrition Health Coach • LotusPetalReiki@gmail.com TheLotusPetalReiki.com • 860-335-4060

Denise Ann Atkinson Owner of Soul Centered Mediumship Private and group readings. CT and New York. Reiki Master/Teacher • www.deniseatkinsonmedium.com Facebook.com/Deniseaapsychicmedium • 860-930-9515

Stop the Pain Specialist Jacqueline M Kane R.T., LMT, BP, EFT Bowen Therapist, Evolutionary Meditation Facilitator Chronic Physical and Emotional Pain, Fibromyalgia, Autoimmune Conditions • Jacqueline@jacquelinemkane.com Jacquelinemkane.com • 860-307-0232

Our Village is Growing!

There is currently a wide variety of services available at The Bridge Healing Arts Center. Please visit our website at www.BridgeHAC.com for a complete list. If you are a practitioner who is interested to move your practice to the Bridge, please be in touch today! We have limited space available for you to join our growing village!

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Proudly supporting the health of our community since 2003! Lyme Connection is an all-volunteer, community-based task force providing support and resources to patients and their families coping with tickborne disease. Our programs include: • Free monthly, daytime and evening support groups • Medical ﬁnancial assistance for CT residents in need • Annual patient health fair and conference at WestConn • BLAST Prevention Program community education and events • Library author discussions and seminars Check our website for details at LymeConnection.org Questions? Email us at Info@LymeConnection.org

"Spray Safe, Play Safe: Tick Control Gets Reel" Movie Premiere Wednesday Evening, April 10, 2019 Join us at the Ridgeﬁeld Playhouse for this premiere showing of a short ﬁlm series featuring local tick experts and community members. This family event includes refreshments, giveaways and the information everyone needs to make informed choices about managing ticks in the backyard. Read more about the event, our community partners and order free tickets at SpraySafePlaySafe.org.

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Sugary Drinks Linked to Kidney Disease

Smoking Bans Lower Blood Pressure

Drinking lots of sugarsweetened sodas and juices significantly increases the risk of chronic kidney disease, reports a new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Using health questionnaires for 3,003 African-American adults in Jackson, Mississippi, covering a 13-year period, the researchers found that the top third of subjects, those consuming the most sugarsweetened drinks, were 61 percent more likely to develop kidney disease than those in the bottom third.

Non-smokers that live in areas that have banned smoking in public spaces such as restaurants, bars and workplaces have lower systolic blood pressure. In a Northwestern University study reported by the American Heart Association, blood pressure readings of 5,115 adults ages 18 to 30 in Birmingham, Chicago, Minneapolis and Oakland were taken over a 30-year period and correlated with changes in local laws that banned public smoking. A meaningful decrease in systolic blood pressure readings was found in non-smokers when no-smoking laws were enacted, indicating a reduction in heart disease risk.

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Why Spring Detox? Nature uses the spring time of change efficiently. April brings more rain showers and the flowers start to bloom in May. For some of us, these seasonal shifts can bring acne, rashes, eczema, memory problems, fatigue, arthritis, gout and depression. If this sounds familiar, it may be time to detox. We are surrounded by pesticides, herbicides, chemical nitrates, antibiotics, hormones and heavy metals. A high percentage of the food, air and water we take in is full of toxins. Hippocrates, considered the “Father of Medicine”, said, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” We can use this ideal to detox ourselves and renew—physically and mentally. A good detox should include a pre-detox and post-detox plan. The preparation plan will help to reduce toxins in the body. This step is extremely important because our liver can only process a certain amount of toxins. If the amount of toxins in the blood exceeds the amount of toxins that our liver can process, we could start to feel worse, and toxins removed from fat cells may be deposited in other organs or the brain, causing inflammation. This mistake is commonly made by people who try to do a detox without prior research and without any medical supervision. During the detox process, we must fortify the functions of the main detoxification organs, such as the intestine, liver, lungs, skin and kidneys. The liver should especially be prepared so that it can safely bear the load of the two phases of detoxification. In phase one, a group of cytochrome P450 enzymes metabolize toxins and turn them into a less toxic (hydro-soluble) compound to be excreted by the kidneys or bile. In phase two, different hepatic enzymes generate a protective compound that binds to the toxins, neutralizing and promoting their elimination through urine and/or bile. A good detox should include guidance about which foods are antiinflammatory, as well as specific teas that support the process. Additional detoxification tools include sauna, lymphatic skin brushing, constitutional hydrotherapy, Epsom salt baths and cupping. Last but not least, a detox is a time to take care of the mind. You can start simply by doing meditation, Reiki, yoga, qi gong, tai chi or saying prayers. These will balance the mind and body connection, which is important to promote a sense of well-being and decrease fatigue, brain fog, anxiety and depression symptoms. The Eclectic Naturopathic Medical Center in Newington offers a complete spring detox program. For more information and to join, call 860-655-1254. See ad, page 54.

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GMO Labeling Diluted

Under final rules released by the current administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national labeling standard for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) completely exempts foods made with highly processed ingredients grown with GMOs, including sugar made from sugar beets, high-fructose corn syrup and refined soybean and canola oils. The change will allow 78 percent of products containing GMOs to avoid disclosure, according to the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Companies don’t have to comply until January 1, 2022, and the new labels will use the term “bioengineered” instead of more common identifiers like “genetically engineered” or “GMO”. Small businesses, to-go food prepared at grocery stores, and meat, eggs or dairy from animals that are fed GMOs, which involves virtually all livestock not certified organic, are exempt from the labeling requirements.

Environmental Risks Register as Top Threat

Environmental risks are the top three concerns among the 1,000 global decision-makers surveyed in the latest Global Risks Perception Survey of the World Economic Forum (WEF). For the third straight year, “extreme weather” ranked first, followed by “failed climate change mitigation” and “natural disasters”. The survey was part of a WEF annual report produced in advance of the recent confab of global leaders in Davos, Switzerland. The World Bank has calculated that the real cost of natural disasters to the global economy is $520 billion per year.

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Holistic Community Professionals HCP

Our professional team of holistic and natural businesses provides community outreach and education. We are committed to improving the health and wellness of body, mind, and spirit in the communities we serve. Visit our Site: www.HolisticCommunityProfessionals.com

Angel Connections/Angelic Realm Reclaim Your Personal Power Ambassador Community Outreach & Engagement Holistic Business Consultant 860-484-1182 or LoraHobson@gmail.com Patricia Spiegel (Spanish/English) Angelic Reader/Angelic Realm Workshops 860-559-9425 or patsp77@yahoo.com

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Bren Meadows Psychic Reading Tarot since 1984 Psychic Parties, Individual Sessions, Spiritual Guidance Sessions Terryville, CT or by Skype rainmakers2413@gmail.com 860-983-3030

Crystal/Sound/White Time Bradford W. Tilden, MM, CMT Universal White Time Gemstone, Energy, and Angelic Sound Healing Individual, Remote, Group Sessions Classes, Workshops, Sound Journeys Bradford@CrystalMusicHealing.com CT/MA locations 415-420-6232

Linda Ciotto, CNHP CranioSacral Therapy, Energy Healing and Classes linda@lifeshealingenergy.com 860-402-1607

Holistic Rehab/Wellness Jennifer C. Hirschberg-Wise, OTR/L, CLT Occupational Therapy, Lymphedema Therapy, Myofascial Release Massage, Reiki, Yoga, Divine Sleep® Yoga Nidra Tai Chi, JourneyDance™ RadiantJourneyLLC.com Jennifer@RadiantJourneyLLC.com 860-916-9742

Naturopathic Physician Dr. Nicole Klughers, ND, PharmD, MSAc Naturopathic Provider & Acupuncture Specialist Vis Wellness Center at Nova Spa Rocky Hill DrNicoleKlughers.com DrNicoleKlughers@gmail.com (234)2-ACU-DOC

Transformational Healing Shari Dorman, LPC Inner Mountain Peak Healing, LLC- Owner Licensed Professional Counselor Reiki Master/Teacher InnerMountainPeakHealing.net InnerMountainPeakHealing@gmail.com 860-324-3309 12 Hartford County Edition

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Intuitive Psychic Medium Celeste Vernale, Celestial Messages Intuitive Psychic Medium, Healer, Animal Communication,Spiritual Guidance, Home Investigator celestialmessagesct.com celestialmessages@att.net 860-770-8997

Psychic Medium/Reiki Master Teacher Jordan Taylor In-person & phone intuitive readings Psychic parties, Spiritual mentoring, coaching sessions, Reiki/energy sessions, classes, events AngelicSerenity.com jordantaylor@angelicserenity.com 860-778-0738

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Healing/Coaching Robin Barros, Spirit of the Lotus Integrative Manual Therapy, Medical Shamanism, Holographic Sound Healing, Advanced Soul Coaching® & Past Life Journeys Medical Intuitive, Medium, Channel SpiritoftheLotus.org Columbia, CT 860-709-3903

Marconic Teacher/Practitioner Julie Oakes Auletta Marconics is a multi-dimensional Ascension energy healing modality, handed down by Spirit, for the evolution of Humanity - The Human Upgrade. CT & distance healing divine-design.org 144divine@gmail.com 203-533-9633

Quantum Psychotherapy Celeste E. Mattingly, LCSW Creator of Celestial Psychology® State-of-the-art energy medicine & quantum healing techniques with Tachyon Zero-Point-Energy products & traditional talk therapy Insurance accepted celestialempowerment.com 860-586-8700

STATEWIDE HOLISTIC EXPO Passport to Health & Wellness Expo SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2019 10am - 4pm

Closing Event - Drumming on the Patio 4 - 5pm The DoubleTree by Hilton 42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT 06010 75 Vendors & Readers • Free Raﬄes • Drumming GRAND PRIZE A Hilton Overnight Stay for Two!

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Healing & Wellness Center Lily Holcomb, The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, Intuitive & Mediumship Readings, Empowerment Energy Healings, Groups, Classes & Events • 129 Tolland Stage Rd. Tolland, CT thewaterlilycenter.com 860-756-6391 Mind • Body • Soul

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acred space is most often associated with places of worship, but it can be any place that connects us to meaning or joy. In the blur of daily living, nooks of inspiration and beauty provide spiritual sustenance, remind us of our dreams or celebrate lovely memories. Having “bliss corners” in the home or workplace is a wonderful way to stay connected to the positive. Most parents or grandparents can confess to having a bliss corner on the refrigerator door where drawings and accomplishments of young family members are proudly displayed. Having a place of inspiration in any room doesn’t have to take up much space and can easily add to the décor. It can be as simple as a wedding veil hanging on a bedroom wall or a bowl of shells, sea glass or sand from a beach vacation in the bathroom. It can be sentimental with dried flowers from a momentous occasion or a small table dedicated to loved ones with framed photos or letters and a piece of cloth that holds special memories. Corners of bliss fulfill their purpose best in places where they can remind us to follow our heart’s “true north” or help us to foster inner peace during busy days. Such places are office desks and bedroom nightstands near an alarm clock. The kitchen is an ideal room in the house for sacred space; designating a corner to light a candle during meal prep; filling an old teapot with fresh flowers every week; and displaying the photo of someone who once nourished us are all beautiful ways to bring more meaning into our relationship with food. Cultivating bliss can be a form of active meditation, simple rituals that can include prayer or other forms of mindfulness. On more practical levels, it can be an opportunity to bond with loved ones. Creating a bliss corner can be a creative and fun activity for teens to express a passion, whether it be a hobby, sport or favorite singer. Many of us have boxes of mementos or nostalgic things from childhood taking up space in a closet. Making a bliss corner is the perfect way to remind us why we kept them in the first place. Maya Whitman writes about natural health and living a more beautiful life. Connect at Ekstasis28@gmail.com. 2019 Natural Living Directory

Power Switch Taking a Home Off the Grid by Jim Motavalli

esse Stafford and Alyssa Craft quit their jobs in 2015, bought five acres of remote land far away from utilities and began building their 36-foot-by-36foot timber frame home from scratch. Next up was a septic system, then a clean water source and, of course, alternative energy. Their rooftop solar panels are backed up by a reliable Honda generator. They had some setbacks, which is to be expected. Now they’re blogging about it. “We didn’t want corporate jobs, we didn’t want to live in the city, commute to work or have a mortgage payment,” they write in their online homestead journey at PureLivingForLife.com. Off-the-grid living has become downright fashionable, especially for the eco-conscious. But leaving the rat race isn’t easy, and it’s not for everyone. Yet, anyone that wants to become more energy-independent can succeed without moving to an isolated cabin; and there’s never been a better time, because prices keep coming down and technology keeps improving. Choosing the best option depends on several factors, including the specific residence, climatic zone, town and neighborhood.

Preliminary Considerations Power source: Choose from among solar ($12,000 to $50,000, depending

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on the system’s size), wind ($6,000 to $22,000, including installation) or geothermal($20,000 to $25,000).

Ample resources: Find out if there’s steady wind, plentiful sun, a place to install geothermal pipes and whether the home is properly oriented for solar without obstruction by trees or tall buildings. Electricity needed: Get a quick average

by adding up the wattage of all appliances, and then add 50 percent. The American average is 10,000 kilowatt-hours annually, although frugal folks can make do with less. The local utility company can also estimate energy needs based on past usage. Realize that alternative energy doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing proposition. For instance, a solar system doesn’t have to power the whole house. A smaller and cheaper array with battery backup can be connected to essential services like the water heater, refrigerator and electric stove, with the grid handling heavier loads. Advantages are lower upfront cost and access to the grid when needed. Connecting to the grid makes sense for all alternative power sources, because wind and solar are intermittent, and don’t always provide power. Also, most states offer net metering, which requires the local utility to pay for the electricity a homeowner puts back into the grid.

Solar panels for electricity, usually made of silicon, consist of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into direct current (DC). Their cost has come down dramatically in recent years. In January, the average solar panel cost $3.14 a watt, a bottom line of roughly $18,000 with a six-kilowatt system big enough for most homes. The price fell 6.5 percent from January 2018, reports EnergySage.com, a solar vendor pricing source. A federal tax credit covers 30 percent of the cost, so the out-of-pocket cost for a system would be approximately $13,000 if installed before year’s end, when the full residential tax credit is available. Partial tax credits will be available until they are phased out in 2022. Ron Blumenfeld, a retired doctor in Fairfield, Connecticut, serves on his town’s sustainability task force and “went live” with his rooftop installation six years ago. “It’s turned out to be one of the best investments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally,” he says. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working toward residential solar to generate power at just five cents per kilowatt-hour by 2030, which means it will be far cheaper than grid electricity. Consumers can either buy a system outright or—as a popular alternative—lease the system with no upfront costs. Leasing companies like SolarCity (now part of Tesla) pioneered this approach, in which consumers agree to buy electricity from the system installed on their roof. Whether to add the extra expense of battery backup is important. A pair of Tesla Powerwalls will cost about $14,000 installed and store enough electricity to power a home for seven days. It’s suitable for people looking to go off the grid because the sun doesn’t always shine, and power generated on sunny days can be stored and used when it’s overcast. Off-the-grid solar is not just for those living in sun-rich states. Installers can look at a property—often remotely, through applications like Google Earth— and determine if solar is appropriate. Sometimes a few trees will have to be

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sacrificed, but the benefits are manifold, and not just because there will be power during grid blackouts.

Wind: If the Resource is Right Wind power accounted for the largest share of renewable energy growth in 2017, reports the International Energy Agency, but it’s in its infancy for homeowners, partly due to an average cost of $48,000 to $65,000 per installed project. Residential turbines have been installed in all 50 states, but many parts of the U.S. have marginal resources. Check the Department of Energy wind resource guide for local data at WindExchange.Energy.Gov. The best-case scenario is strong winds plus few neighbors close to a large property (and lenient zoning laws). Wind may work for the 19.3 percent of the population that lives in rural areas and the 21 million American homes built on properties of an acre or more. However, it isn’t for everyone. James Weston, of Greene, Maine, installed his turbine 10 years ago, and considers his rooftop solar panels a better investment. “By the time you put up your 100-foot tower to get the tower above the tree line and optimize the wind resource, the return isn’t there,” he says, noting that his savings from the turbine amount to a few hundred dollars a year. Bergey WindPower, maker of the 10-kilowatt BWC Excel 10 turbine ($31,770), recommends that a property have at least a 10 mph average wind speed, coupled with high electricity prices of 10

cents per kilowatt-hour or more. Also consider the neighbors: The system’s turbine is typically installed on an 80-to-100-foot tower, and so-called “viewshed” objections have taken down many projects (including Cape Wind, in Massachusetts). With annual maintenance, the DOE reports that small wind turbines should last about 20 years, the same basic lifespan as solar panels. The federal production tax credit for wind is available this year, but won’t be available afterwards. Some states offer incentives. A useful small wind guidebook can be found at WindExchange. Energy.gov/small-wind-guidebook.

Geothermal: Available Anywhere

Some common misconceptions about home geothermal are that consumers need to live in one of the planet’s “hot spots” (think Iceland, California or Utah). But the truth is the Earth’s temperature just below the surface almost anywhere is a constant 45 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Northeast and Midwest have the highest geothermal adoption rates. Geothermal doesn’t necessarily require a large piece of property. Local geology will be a factor in siting and sizing the system. Geothermal systems use underground pipes filled with refrigerant that absorbs warmth from the ground through a heat exchanger. In summer, that same underground temperature can be tapped to cool a home, combining heating and air conditioning in one system. While it necessitates a relatively high upfront cost, low operating costs mean

the systems can pay for themselves in less than 10 years. Most include a groundsource heat pump with a 50-year warranty. For a 2,500-square-foot home, an average off-the-electrical-grid system will cost $20,000 to $25,000 to install. Bill Martin, in Quincy, California, runs an efficient three-ton geothermal system installed in 2014. “It’s been a very good experience,” he says. “I’m ecstatically happy.” The same 30 percent federal tax credit that applies to solar also applies to geothermal for systems installed by 2020. States also provide incentives. A detailed guide on availability is available at Tinyurl. com/GeothermalHeatPumpListing.

Special Considerations

Buildings, especially older structures, are usually sieves in terms of energy loss, so before investing in a system, check to see if the local utility provides free energy audits. Even if it’s not free, it’s worth finding out if the home needs new windows or strategically applied insulation. There are scammers in every field, and alternative energy is no exception. Ask providers for references to previous customers and check for online cautions from the Better Business Bureau, Yelp and others. Alternative energy in any form can save money and precious resources. Explore the options thoroughly and choose wisely before pulling the plug. Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker, specializing in alternative energy, clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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NEST EVOLUTION When Parents Come Home by Ariana Rawls Fine

amily dynamics evolve over time and living arrangements often do as well. It is common that family decisions are made for parents or a parent to move into an adult child’s home. There are physical, emotional, design and energetic aspects to be considered to make this transition as successful as possible. “These are discussions that should take place well ahead of time to better plan, better deal with the changes emotionally and not under duress. By doing so, decisions and plans are well-executed rather than temporary fixes that make the space visibly and emotionally harder to navigate,” says Colin Healy (ColinHealyDesign.com),

a Stratford-based home designer and certified aging in place specialist. Planning ahead includes how the family will accommodate the elder parent and their visitors as time goes on. Although a parent may be fully independent now, visiting friends may have mobility challenges. Making design changes before reaching the point of immediate need also enables the family to ensure they are getting quality and matching hardware, flooring and structure changes such as grab bars.

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with a separate kitchen unit, Healy explains. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU), also known as an “in-law” apartment is allowable for separate generations living in a house as long as they are related. Healy warns that setting it up this way and then using the space as a rented apartment can get a homeowner into trouble. He says in Connecticut the zoning favors larger parcels of property rather than encouraging apartments in single dwelling areas. Currently towns generally discourage detached dwelling units such as tiny houses. One of Healy’s first questions to clients is whether they want the new space to be an independent unit with a kitchen or an addition with an accessible bathroom, bedroom and laundry on the first floor. Another design and zoning detail to be figured out is if another access point is needed to accommodate a ramp. This can be another front or back door, or a porch. Healy warns that some towns, such as Fairfield, do not allow two doors on the front of a house. In that town a design would need to include additional access points from a garage, breezeway, or a side or back door.

Accessibility

Access to various parts of the home is a key area for in-depth discussion and design. How will the person move from and to living areas, bathrooms, kitchen and laundry areas? Although there may not be an immediate accessibility issue, it is critical to plan for the future. For instance, at the time of moving in the parent may still be able to handle five steps to get inside, but there needs to be a plan for when a ramp is needed. Do now what is difficult later to redo by preparing for the different phases, Healy says. Other examples are a larger doorway for a wheelchair, the space to put in a ramp, and an accessible shower and toilet. “Homes are not required to follow ADA guidelines for accessibility, but they are the guidelines that actually work,” Healy explains. One guideline regarding toilet placement is key in building an adaptable space for a parent. By placing the toilet next to a shower with a flat floor, the person gains over two feet of unin-

terrupted wall space to transfer from a wheelchair to the toilet. Select a wall-hung sink from the beginning of the design that allows space for the wheelchair to fit under.

Visitability and Visibility

It is likely that aging loved ones may have friends with mobility needs. Accommodating their potential needs enables the parent to have a more extensive social circle. This may mean ensuring that thresholds between rooms are level to avoid floor level changes and tripping hazards. From a décor perspective, rugs can be obstacles for wheelchairs and may trip those unsteady on their feet. Healy says making design and structure changes in a hurry can devalue a house, which is more reason to plan proactively. For instance, if a ramp is needed, better planning could mean using a garage entrance, which would be more easily removable later. “With accessibility to the unit planned before, it makes things that will be eyesores less visible, which, in turn, increases curb appeal for everyone in the living space,” Healy says. Another option is using the zero-entry concept by using hard and soft landscaping as a way to bring people from the yard level to the main grade of the house. Examples include a winding path to a doorway or a natural ramp made with pavers.

linquish their old role but be able to take care of themselves for as long as possible in the new space. “At the point you decide to bring a new person into the home, you need to create the space by choosing what items they want to bring with them,” explains Cameron. There can be emotional attachment to furniture and guilt around letting it go to get something in place that serves them better now. “When we look at the possibility of the space and change, we can look optimistically at the use of space. We can

turn the change into a proactive adventure rather than a traumatic emergency,” Cameron suggests. Try to give them space that fits them rather than incorporating them into the design of the home, Cameron says. Be sensitive to the familiarity and connection they have to their personal belongings and spaces. It is important for them to feel comfort and comfortable in their own space. How can the space be set up so they can function independently for as long as possible?

Emotional Aspect of Designing

There is a tendency to focus on the logic and logistics of evolving space, but both the parent and the adult son or daughter (as well as the other live-in family members) need to have mental and emotional flexibility to adapt to the new life, says Betsy Cameron, an interior designer and owner of Westport-based Seva Interiors (SevaInteriors.com). There is a shift of roles as the offspring tries to parent; dynamics necessarily must shift. Cameron combines elements of design psychology and personal growth in her work with clients, touching on the emotional hurdles of someone who is the provider and then becomes the dependent. They need to re2019 Natural Living Directory

There is also a ripple effect in the family, similar to a new baby coming home, Cameron explains. It is necessary to recognize and respect that everyone has a different rhythm or pace. Designing a space where family members can converge but also move back to their own spaces is key. That could mean placing living quarters away from the kitchen hub where family congregates and away from the smells of cooking. Find ways to acoustically dampen noise, such as a subtle sound machine/wave noises, upholstered furniture or curtains. Another suggestion Cameron makes is to not have activities set up right outside their space, such as a homework area next to their door. From a design standpoint, there are many indoor/outdoor performance fabrics that help with spills so that the parent can actively live in the space. Consider the type of materials too, such as softer pieces to grab on to that are also sturdy and steady; maybe it would be best to use an ottoman rather than coffee table in case of a fall. Remember that clear access flow is needed so keep spaces simply furnished, Cameron recommends. “Change sparks opportunity to release, reflect and realign with who you are and how you want to live,” Cameron says. “We resist that this is where we are and that our life is changing. How will the space be able to expand and be flexible to embrace this next stage of our lives?” Ariana Rawls Fine is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. She resides in Stratford with her family.

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udie Ricciardi, of Put It Together (PutItTogetherLLC.com) in Woodbury, recommends intentionally setting up the harmony and balance in the evolving home as part of the design process. An interior designer and feng shui practitioner, when planning she uses the Compass School’s form of the bagua, the lo shu magic square. She recommends drawing a three-by-threepart square as can be seen in the image on this page. The most important place to start is at #1, which is usually the front door. “This is where all the abundance or means of supporting yourself comes in,” Ricciardi says. “It should be a grounded place to start with a dark color of door. When you open the door, you should face another dark color as well as a water feature like a picture of water or a water fountain to invite money and abundance into your life.” When considering adding an addition to an existing home, the #2 area is one of the more beneficial areas in which to do so because this enhances the area of relationships. The #4 area is also preferred as it focuses on wealth. This part of the square can be helped with blues, purples and greens. As design decisions are being made, if a kitchen area is being added, the #5 area of health is optimal. Avoid placing a bathroom in a #2 or #4 corner as it implies that wealth and relationships area “going down the drain.” When it comes to bed placement for the parent, the head of the bed should ideally not be lined up with the bedroom door. They should be able to see the door but not have their feet pointing toward it. Other ways to enhance the space is to put something red in the #9 fame space; pictures of family on the wall or on a bureau in the #3 ancestor area; and a den, library or even a bookshelf in the #8 knowledge space. In addition, pictures of family in the #7 children space and a warm yellow color in the #5 health area can help. Connect at 203-263-7836, PutItTogetherLLC@cs.com or PutItTogetherLLC.com.

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any of us equate fitness with going to the gym, but a good hike in a natural environment can foster unique benefits for both body and psyche. Hiking or walking outdoors not only promotes heart health, helping to balance both blood sugar and blood pressure, it increases hip bone density

to help reduce fractures, according to research on postmenopausal women from the ongoing Nurses’ Health Study. Navigating uneven terrain also necessitates lateral movement, which can strengthen core muscles and improve balance more significantly than working out on a treadmill or cycling.

Any kind of walking can be a great boon to health. Recent research by the American Cancer Society involving 140,000 older adults correlates a lower mortality rate with even short intervals of walking. Individuals in the study that walked six hours a week lowered their risk of dying from cancer and cardiovascular and respiratory disease. It also shows that just two hours of walking per week could significantly improve health. “Walking and hiking balance the body through natural movement, oxygenation of the cells and the use of our muscles as they were designed to be used,” says Dami Roelse, of Ashland, Oregon, author of Walking Gone Wild: How to Lose Your Age on the Trail. “Walking is in our genes; DNA molecules need to be stimulated regularly to express themselves, and walking does just that. It also improves mood and cognition.” The beauty of hiking is that it offers a tailored experience according to ability and personal interests. Day hikes, whether in the countryside or in urban botanical gardens or parks, are uplifting and ideal for any fitness level. Longer or overnight treks with a backpack of supplies offer healthy challenges and opportunities for total immersion in nature. Bringing the kids on a hike offers

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Exercise stimulates feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, but getting a workout in a natural setting fortifies the whole nervous system. A 2015 study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science led by Stanford University researchers shows that walking in nature for 90 minutes decreases activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain most affected by depression. In contrast, individuals that walked in an urban environment did not reap the same results. Another 2015 study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology shows that nature walks improve memory and decrease anxiety in teens.

Walking and hiking balance the body through natural movement, oxygenation of the cells and the use of our muscles as they were designed to be used. ~Dami Roelse The Japanese philosophy of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing”, woven into Japanese Shinto and Buddhist traditions, has become an important part of science-based health care in Japan. A significant 2009 study by Japanese researchers published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine shows that just 20 minutes of walking in the woods decreases stress hormones. Forest bathing has also been shown to speed postoperative healing, improve concentration in children with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder and fortify immunity with an increased number of NK, or natural killer cells. Naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley, in Washington, D.C., knows about Mother Nature’s therapeutic gifts firsthand. “I participated in some of the health research both in the field and the lab during a forest bathing trip to Japan,” says the author of The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life. “My vital signs were checked before and after shinrinyoku walks, and in the lab my brainwaves were measured while viewing urban and forest scenes. My blood pressure was lower after every walk, and my brainwaves calmed while viewing forest scenes.” Choukas-Bradley emphasizes that forest bathing doesn’t require a forest setting, noting, “You can forest bathe in the desert, at the beach or even an urban park during a lunch break.” Hitting the trails can also help us see life from another perspective. “Forests are living, breathing organisms. Mountains transcend my humanness,” muses Roelse. “It’s both a humbling and uplifting experience.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality and clinical aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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and use it to create sculptures, paint a masterpiece or just use it to jump in and get messy with,” suggests MaryEllen Mateleska, director of education and conservation at the Mystic Aquarium, in Connecticut.

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hour, open the door into the back yard and let the kids “go at it,” as does writer Attiyya Atkins, a mother of four in Pompano Beach, Florida. “Mostly it’s self-play, but I come out sometimes and teach them about nature, or we do art projects with leaves, rocks or dirt. It’s always naturally fun, and they’re pretty tired afterwards!” Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Silver Thread and Golden Opportunities 25 Years of Natural Awakenings by Jan Hollingsworth

he year was 1994. America Online opened the first gateway to the World Wide Web; Jeff Bezos founded the fledgling behemoth Amazon; and Deepak Chopra installed the first bricks on his path to enlightenment with the publication of his book The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams. Meanwhile, in the sleepy, sun-drenched beach town of Naples, Florida, Sharon Bruckman—a dreamer and entrepreneur in her own right—was quietly laying the foundation for what would become the largest franchise publishing network in the natural health industry: Natural Awakenings magazine.

“America’s natural wellness and sustainability movements were in their infancy when we started,” says Bruckman. “Now the seeds that were planted in fertile soil are benefiting people nationwide, as well as throughout our precious planet.” By 1999, it was clear that Americans had a voracious appetite for well-researched, practical information about the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, personal growth and sustainable living. The Natural Awakenings franchise was born that year, conceived as a local magazine in many different communities—now 74 markets in the U.S.—anchored by a national editorial team that explores and anticipates the latest trends in mind, body and spirit. Readership of the print magazines is 2.8 million strong, plus a broad online and digital reach. Bruckman’s holistic-minded passion for health, wellness and integrative therapies has awakened in like-minded entrepreneurs a desire to embrace her mission. The magazine, in turn, has awakened its readers to new ways of connecting both with their communities and each other. Natural Awakenings has become a go-to guide for local community events, products and practitioners in all of its markets. “We love to spread light,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings has played a significant role in fueling the wellness revolution I saw emerging all those years ago, propelled by the kindred spirits who read, advertise and contribute to our magazines. Our publishers are torchbearers aligned with the vision of a healthier world and the mission to facilitate that transformation.” During a lifetime of holistic-minded entrepreneurship, Bruckman, a constant gardener, continues to personally tend each new crop of ideas that germinate on the pages of her magazines which bear the imprint, “Healthy Living, Healthy Planet.” We can’t always be shaded by the trees that we grow, yet after 25 years, the seeds Bruckman planted have branched across a nation and borne fruit that will make a difference in countless lives for many years to come. To learn more about the Natural Awakenings family of publishers and access oodles of articles online, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com or call 239-434-9392. Jan Hollingsworth is the national editor of Natural Awakenings magazine.

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How to Reverse Disease Naturally An Interview with Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack (Part 2 of 2) MB: What is your favorite Qigong exercise to share with others?

MB: How does Qi heal people? How is Qigong different from yoga or exercise? JP: Qigong is an ancient “energy strengthening art” combining powerful breath techniques and slow movement. Dr. Oz praises Qigong saying, “If you want to live to be 100, do Qigong!” There is a powerful magnetic field in the hands that increases/regulates blood circulation. Doing Qigong a person can circulate as much blood as if jogging for 2 miles, but while standing perfectly still in one place! Ordinary exercises, like jogging, cause the release of Cortisol (also known as the “stress hormone”), which breaks down muscle tissue. In Qigong, your body is totally relaxed, yet blood is mobilized to flow more powerfully. People feel increased pulsation of in their hands while making the movements. Because there is no stress response, the blood can enter areas that may have been blocked off for years. This is why Qigong is so good at reducing body pain. Microcirculation to the forehead is increased and digestion is greatly improved. No other exercise offers this level of circulation to organs and glands.

JP: If there was only one technique I could share with the Earth, it would be 9-Breath Method. The most powerful Qigong systems rely on BREATHING TECHNIQUES to get their effects. Qi Revolution event teaches people a blend of movement, meditation and breathing techniques. Our transmission of this knowledge is precise and exact. Instruction of breathing is specific and we provide all important details needed for success. When performed correctly 9-Breath Method is scientifically proven to improve red blood cell structure in under a minute. Qigong student Peter Blake’s blood sample on the left reveals clumped cells before doing any breathing techniques. After a 45 second round of the 9-Breath Method the image on right side reveals the red blood cells are a much rounder shape. This shows how blood circulation is improving on the cellular level by doing this breath technique. The Qi feeling is awesome! MB: What does Qi feel like to a new person who has never done it? During the Nine-Breath Method this vibration of energy warms up the abdomen. That is from the enlivening of the blood from oxygenating yourself at the highest levels. With further repetitions of breathing techniques this warmth turns into a tangible electrical force that heals. It’s hard to be angry or worried when feeling a lot of Qi, because the vibrational current gives a profound peace and reminds us we have the light of Spirit inside ourselves. When someone “lays hands” on another person while doing these breathing techniques, it sends a wave of healing Qi into that person. Thousands of Qi Revolution attendees have said they were pain-free after doing a breathing session, likely due to endorphin release. Studies show that beta-endorphin, the feel good bliss molecule produced by the pituitary gland, is 10x a more potent painkiller than morphine. A natural high is always its own reward and dissolves stress far better than pharmaceuticals.

MB: Jeff, you also teach a lot about FoodHealing at Qi Revolution. How do specific foods help to reverse specific diseases? JP: Some foods, like Kiwi, have open lungs and have reversed Asthma in 100’s of attendees we’ve seen since teaching Qi Revolution starting back in 2005. It could be the vitamin C in kiwi is very high, but it’s most likely a combination of many phytochemicals that help improve breathing. Asparagus is another time-tested food that helps people reverse cancer and keep the immune system functioning properly. It is rich in Glutathione, a master detoxification enzyme produced by your liver. Eating asparagus raises the body’s level of Glutathione and increases the liver’s capacity to detoxify. We learned from REAL PEOPLE what FOOD PROTOCOLS give live-saving results for cancer, heart disease, diabetes and we share this wisdom at all our events.

Monica Stecker was diagnosed with fast growing Leukemia.Within 7 months following our Food-Protocol for Cancer shea was in complete remission, stunning her doctors

MB: What drives you to charge only $199 for the 3-Day Seminar? JP: My life has been greatly enhanced using the Qigong and Food-Healing knowledge. During my training I vowed to make Qigong accessible to the common people. I feel compelled to make these energizing practices available to all of society, not just for people with thousands of extra dollars to spend on seminars. Money ideally should not be a factor in someone’s decision to learn Qigong healing methods. Our goal is to share it with millions of people. People simply need to try Qigong! This is what drives me to keep it affordable.

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NATURAL LIVING DIRECTORY 2019 Each month Natural Awakenings serves the many communities of the Greater Hartford and central Connecticut region by offering cutting-edge content and opportunities for inspiration, education and connections.

This Natural Living Directory includes profiles and listings for many local wellness businesses. It is our hope that the people and products in these pages—and in all our monthly editions—help provide the guidance and support you may be seeking to live a happier, healthier life in 2019!

NATURAL LIVING DIRECTORY 2019 INDEX Wellness Profiles 27-46

Directory Listings 47-52

WELLNESS PROFILES Abundant Health Massage Therapy & Wellness/Kristina Mozzicato

Debra Anastasio, ND

Academy for Soul Healing

Back to Eden/Enlightenment Inc

Melford and Concetta Bibens

Shirley R Bloethe

Keiko Broyles

CannaCare Docs

Cheryl Case

Collaborative Natural Health Partners

Crystal Music Healing

CT Thermography/April Beaman

Enlightenment Counseling Center LLC

Evren Events

Eclectic Naturopathic Medical Center LLC 34 Rachel Festa

Priscilla Gale/Sacred Song Reiki

The Graduate Institute

Healing Acid Reflux/Susan Berman

Heartsource Integrative Wellness

Holistic Community Professionals (HCP) 37 26 Hartford County Edition

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The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition

Jacqueline Kane

Lyme Connection

Peter Marks

Nature’s Helper Naturopathic Clinic/ Stacey Munro, ND

Psychotherapy Healing Services LLC/ Celeste Mattingley

Radiant Journey LLC

Raya Clinic

Sacred Sound Healing CT/Kelvin Young 41 Sharing the Light Holistic Center, LLC

Soul Healing Journey, LLC

Spirit of the Lotus/Robin Barros

Studio 3 Salon

KT “Suli” Sullivan

Celeste Vernale/Celestial Messages

Vis Wellness/Nicole Klughers, ND

Vitalized Perfornance Group

Whole Earth Synergy

Wu Healing Center

DIRECTORY LISTINGS Page 47 13th Octave/LaHoChi Active Wellness Acupuncture Astrology Ayurveda Chinese Herbalist

Page 48 Chinese Medicine Constitutional Hydrotherapy Education Emotion Code Energy Healing Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) Functional Medicine Healing Acid Reflux Page 49 Holistic Healing Center Holistic Health Holistic Stress Reduction Holistic & Wellness Center Hormone Support Hypnosis Integrative Health Page 50 Integrative Psychotherapy Intuitive Reader Lyme Disease Education/Support Lyme Recovery Massage and Bodywork Medical Hypnosis Meditation/Mindfulness Mediumship Nature School Page 51 Naturopathic Medicine Positive Psychology Primary Care Quantum Psychotherapy Reflexology Stress Reduction/Mindfulness Page 52 Stress Relief Tai Chi/Qi Gong Thermography Transformational Healing Weight Loss Programs Yoga

BUILD YOUR WELLNESS DREAM TEAM These practitioners and businesses are ready to help you achieve your health and wellness goals in 2019.

Abundant Health Massage Therapy & Wellness Kristina Mozzicato, LMT, BCTMB, CLt, RMT 2 Forest Park Dr, Farmington 860-778-0315 Info@AbundantHealthCT.com AbundantHealthCT.com We lyHi-

Summary/services offered: offer Swedish and deep tissue massage, cupping, Reiki, Raindrop Technique, possage, LypoSlim body wrap and malayan salt stone massage.

What drew you to this profession? From a young age, I was interested in holistic health and healing. I have found that massage therapy and Reiki are optimal modalities for treating stress and pain. I wanted to offer clients a drug-free alternative for relaxation and pain relief. I am Board Certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). How does your work differ from others in your profession? My Reiki training definitely benefits my massage clients—many of whom feel intense relaxation during and after their massage sessions. I use cupping in conjunction with deep tissue massage to help eliminate muscle knots and tension. I offer other unique services, such as lypossage, LypoSlim Body Wrap and Himalayan salt stone massage. What should someone expect from working with you? My sessions are customized for each client. I am a very good listener and communicator and will adjust the amount of pressure according to the client’s preference/tolerance. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? In May we will introduce a new service, Facial Cupping Rejuvenation Massage, which includes facial cupping, warm and cold stones and a proprietary whole foods facial masque. Some of the benefits include increased collagen and reduced fine lines and wrinkles. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? Regularly scheduled massage sessions will benefit the client, both physically and mentally. In order to achieve this, I offer massage packages. I am a solo practitioner and perform all of the massages myself, so my clients always receive a consistent massage. Our online booking is very convenient for clients to schedule their appointments.

Debra Anastasio, ND

The Wellness Center, 72 Center St, Southington 203-525-4474 DrDebraAnastasio@gmail.com DrAnastasio.com Summary/services offered: Naturopathic medicine specializing in endocrinology and natural hormone therapy, fertility and pregnancy support, immunology, oncology and dermatology. What drew you to this profession? I was an oncology nurse when I first became interested in helping patients find help to cope with their treatments. Then I tried it on myself and was convinced this was my career path. How does your work differ from others in your profession? My personal and professional experiences, combined with formal and informal education, emboldens my ability to navigate a variety of situations and settings. I have a forensic mind, an entrepreneurial spirit, a love of cultures and the approach of a mentor. What should someone expect from working with you? A comprehensive evaluation and plan that addresses their mind, body and soul in a way that is individualized to them personally. They will develop a natural way of living and treating their health by building a strong foundation through their efforts. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? I am currently in Yoga Teacher Training and will be offering a specialized yoga series, Medical Integrative Yoga, with the first series addressing autoimmune disorders, pain and inflammation. Oriental Hatha Yoga, addresses the body according to the seasons, involving the five element theory, qigong and yoga asanas that treat the muscles and meridians involved with that season. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? I am impassioned by the strength and beauty of nature and all the knowledge and medicine that it provides for us. Embracing the forces of nature by foraging and farming, I have developed the grit, keen instincts and awareness essential to being an effective diagnostician to help you through your life/health issues. I consider it an honor to be part of your journey. 2019 Natural Living Directory

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Academy for Soul Healing Eilis Philpott Fairfield • 203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com AcademyForSoulHealing.com

Summary/services offered: I am a master healer and teacher, certified in numerous modalities as both a practitioner and teacher. I am the owner and founder of the Academy for Soul Healing, which offers trainings in soul-level healing modalities. What drew you to this profession? I knew part of my purpose and mission was to spread love throughout humanity and to teach others how to do it too. To fulfill the mission, I founded the Academy for Soul Healing to share the information and techniques that I have learned from this lifetime and many others. How does your work differ from others in your profession? I see my work in the Academy for Soul Healing as the integration of many modalities in their purest form being used to support the growth and expansion of humanity, individually and on a global scale. What should someone expect from working with you? I am loving and nurturing. Over the years I have learned how to nurture myself and share that skill with my clients. Fundamentally, we all want to feel loved and many of us have not experienced that unconditional love in our lives. Every class, training and modality I teach is based in love and learning a true acceptance of who we are and where we are in that moment in time. What changes do you plan in 2019? 2019 saw the introduction of A Year of Healing; students are taking their personal, professional and spiritual journey to new heights. This program will keep growing and developing. I have been traveling more extensively, training practitioners in the next level of healing, the 13th Octave LaHoChi. Many of my students are now stepping forward on a larger scale. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? The techniques and processes that students learn in my classes are only the surface layer of what is going on in those trainings. Some students want to be practitioners and learn the “how-tos” while others just want to work on clearing whatever is getting in the way of living their truth. Many layers below the surface will be happening for each person. 28 Hartford County Edition

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Back to Eden, LLC

75 Pole Bridge Rd, Woodstock 860-634-2196 Driscoll.H@gmail.com EnlightenmentMethod.com Summary/services offered: Life and empowerment coaching, spiritual workshops and weekend retreats. What drew you to this profession? We have always wanted to help people become empowered.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? We are a mother/daughter combo. It is extremely rare to have a mother/daughter combo teaching different perspectives and tools. What should someone expect from working with you? A life-changing experience. We offer tools that you can put into action to change your life. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? We have new weekly programs. Almost every Sunday, we teach from spiritual to metaphysical perspectives, providing new tools. All are welcome. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? We are a great group of people and what we teach is lifechanging. You will not be disappointed in these classes.

Melford and Concetta Bibens 5 Waterside Rd, Branford 347-404-2013 Info@MelfordandConcetta.com MelfordandConcetta.com

Summary/services offered: With over 20 years in the natural health and wellness industry, Melford and Concetta Bibens have empowered more than 18,000 wellness clients on healing their families through natural medicine, stress relief, nutrition and fitness. What drew you to this profession? Our oldest daughter suffered from horrible asthma and allergies until we were able to cure her ourselves in our home—and get her off all her prescriptions. That set us on a path, a mission, to empower moms and dads to take control of their family’s health from the comfort of their own home, through ailment-specific natural medicine, nutrition and movement. How does your work differ from others in your profession? We have scientific proof and time-tested knowledge of how to use medical-grade essential oils to help every member of your family (from baby to grandparent) to treat themselves and get away from using over-the-counter and pharmaceutical drugs. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? We have expanded to Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York and are partnering with forward-thinking medical facilities around the country. Hospital staff and doctors around the Northeast are making this shift because 73 percent of patients now ask specifically for a natural alternative to drugs. We have all worked together to cause this shift away from “big pharma” and we should celebrate. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? If you’re reading this, then you know that we’re living in a world of “health crisis”. This awareness has amplified our passion to reach out and touch as many lives as possible in creating a path for them to find safer, effective and cost-efficient ways to create the balance they are looking for in their families’ health. Our mission is to work with health professionals of all different professions so we can help the largest numbers of families find the solutions they are seeking in their personal health journey. Our passion is to empower moms (privately in homes or at events) with the knowledge of natural options for every family member’s health concerns, be they physical, spiritual or emotional.

Shirley R. Bloethe

Holistic Events Coordinator/Consultant 860-989-0033 YourHolisticEvents@gmail.com YourHolisticEvents.com Summary/services offered: Consultant for start-up holistic small businesses, holistic events coordinator, speaker and coach. Business experience spanning 30 years in multiple small businesses, both brick-and-mortar and online. Currently hosting holistic events for the last 26 years and have over 35 years of experience in the holistic community, connecting people with many modalities and teachings by numerous practitioners and businesses. What drew you to this profession? I have always been drawn to self-help and personal growth opportunities. My passion is to introduce people to their empowerment options through a variety of programs and processes. How does your work differ from others in your profession? I was involved in all types of businesses since my teen years and a graduate of Hartford College for Women’s Entrepreneurial Course. I started on a holistic journey in the early 1980s and felt the pull to lead and learn all about wellness in the seven key areas of life: physical, spiritual, financial, family, career, mental health and education. Having made connections to so many people allows me the opportunity to give great referrals. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? I have a huge database of holistic practitioners and businesses in the state and beyond, and I truly enjoy partnering with them. I will offer the fourth EXPO: Passport to Health and Wellness, in Bristol, on May 5 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. This is a biannual event (next one will be in the fall of 2019) with some amazing exhibitors and speakers. Showcasing quality, reputable, local businesses and practitioners to the public is a win-win opportunity.

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Keiko Broyles, Willows Healing Path, LLC Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington 860-280-5548 Keiko@KeikoMedium.com KeikoMedium.com

Summary/services offered: I offer Mediumship, Life Intuitive reading, Reiki, workshops and Mediumship events. I am a tested member of Shay Parker’s Best American Psychics and a certified Spiritual Advisor. What drew you to this profession? It’s all about promoting healings. Regardless of which service I’m providing, I hope to facilitate peace and healing to my client’s spiritual, emotional and physical body. How does your work differ from others in your profession? Continuous education. I have studied Mediumship at Arthur Findlay College in England and also been mentored under a world-renowned international medium, Tony Stockwell, for a year. What should someone expect from working with you? I offer 100 percent heart-centered services with healing purpose. My background and travels have blessed me with a broad understanding of people’s cultural and spiritual needs. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? I will soon be announcing a very special Mediumship workshop event in the spring of 2020. I also run a monthly Spirit Practice circle. Anyone who is interested can get more information on my website. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? I want to assure the readers that I create a safe space and promote a peaceful and healing environment during all of my sessions.

Canna Care Docs

92 Weston St, Unit 6, Hartford 860-937-5957 Info@CannaCareDocs.com CannaCareDocs.com

Summary/services offered: We provide education and medical evaluations by a licensed provider to patients seeking treatment of their condition(s) through cannabis therapy. What drew you to this profession? Our mission is to bring cannabis therapies into mainstream medicine. We believe it should be offered on the front lines of treatment rather than as a last resort. How does your work differ from others in your profession? Many physicians are specialists—we specialize in cannabis. Our personally tailored consultations teach each patient how to be successful within the medical marijuana program. What should someone expect from working with you? A professional and compassionate setting to discuss symptoms, questions and concerns about cannabis, as well as continued communication throughout the year to discuss progress. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? Currently servicing 29 cities throughout the country, including Hartford, Norwalk and New London in Connecticut, we plan to continue expansions and bring safe access to medical marijuana programs to communities far and wide. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? A common misconception about using cannabis is that it will make you feel “high”. We explain how it’s possible to medicate without feeling any psychoactive effects.

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Cheryl Case

395 W Avon Rd, Avon 860-936-0012 Cheryl@SharingTheLightWC.com Avon@HolisticChamberofCommerce.com SharingTheLightWC.com Summary/services offered: I offer Most High Reiki sessions, Traditional Usui Reiki (with 4 attunements per level) training for all levels, chakra balancing with essential oils, Lightarian AngelLink attunements, Lightarian Buddha Reiki and Reiki share and refresher classes. What drew you to this profession? God sent me signs, and I had to follow them to find out if Reiki was for me. I had to trust, believe, surrender and allow the process to lead me to heal. How does your work differ from others in your profession? This is my purpose; Reiki is who I am. I want to teach as many people as I can to help heal my part of the world. What should someone expect from working with you? 100 percent commitment for their highest and greatest good. I listen, and we work together toward transformation and healing. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? Sharing The Light is the home of the Avon Holistic Chamber of Commerce! We are seeking professionals who want to make a difference in the way their community and the world view holistic health. We will leave a legacy of bridging the gap between modern medicine and holistic health. Join the Holistic Chamber of Commerce; with 1,500 members across the country and around the globe, this is where change is happening. Be a part of it! I am continuously upgrading my own vibrational energies to be able to bring higher energies to my clients. I am always finding new modalities to add to a foundation of Reiki. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? Taking control of your health in conjunction with your doctor’s orders is possible. Your mind, body and spirit can work together to make you whole. I have seen my share of miracles. I am a believer; are you one, too?

Collaborative Natural Health Partners, LLC

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315 E Center St, Manchester 860-533-0179 Info@CTNaturalHealth.com CTNaturalHealth.com

Summary/services offered: Our clinic offers a unique blend of conventionally trained primary care physicians and naturopathic physicians collaborating, MANCHESTER, CT PRIMARY CARE MEDICINE (860)533-0179 offering the best of both worlds to all ages. ctnaturalhealth.com

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE What drew you to this profession? ACUPUNCTURE

Patients are at the center of an integrative clinic like ours. We were Osteopathic medicine Craniosacral therapy each drawn to our professions for the highest good for therapy our patients. Nutrition counseling Bowen Customized botanical medicine

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How does your work differ from others in your profession? Nutrigenomic analysis Gender affirming care Compounded medications hormone replacement The sum is customized greater than the parts, with Bioidentical naturopaths, primary care Advanced diagnostic testing including: doctors and acupuncturists all supporting the patient in synergy. hormone, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, tick borne pathogens & nutrient levels. Communication between practitioners dramatically enhances care and patient satisfaction. Physicians who listen, work together and are committed to you. What should someone expect from working with you? The doctors partner with the patient to build a plan, including testing and treatments. We are in-network providers for most insurance companies. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? We launch our full clinic in West Hartford this spring. Dr. Brad Brooks, an osteopathic family medicine doctor, will be joining us this summer. Dr. Lauren Young continues to work with Manchester Hospital offering inpatient care. We hope to have more online classes and events to complement our community classrooms, which are in both the Manchester and West Hartford clinics. Our clinic has also started taking Medicare Advantage plans, which will allow people over the age of 65 to have better access to naturopathic medicine. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? We are committed to our patients and our community. Our goal is to heal the whole community, one patient at a time. We are deeply seated in our values of empowerment and education. Every patient is given unique attention and a tailored plan to empower and nurture them.

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Crystal Music Healing

Bradford W. Tilden, CMT, MM, UWT L4 The New Earth Center for Spiritual Advancement 305 Redstone Hill Rd, Bristol 415-420-6232 • CrystalMusicHealing.com Bradford@CrystalMusicHealing.com Facebook.com/CrystalMusicHealing BradfordWTilden.BandCamp.com (music) GetAlphay.com/BradfordTilden (medicinal mushrooms) Summary/services offered: As a composer/classical pianist/vocalist, I perform concerts such as music for guided meditations. As a practitioner/ educator in the healing arts, I practice and teach sound healing, crystal healing, Galactic Shamanism, light-work and Universal White Time (UWT) energy healing and gemstone healing. I channel Angelic and Indigenous energies to facilitate healing and awakening in live sound healing meditations and private sessions. I am the only person in the Northeast qualified to certify UWT Gemstone Healing Practitioners. I also teach Lemurian Intuitive Natural Healing. I sell Lemurian Seed Crystals, gemstones, sound healing instruments and CDs, and am an independent distributor with Alphay International medicinal mushrooms. What drew you to this profession? Doing what I love and concentrating on what brings me the greatest joy. I focus on my strengths, following my intuition, which has been to use my gift of music and heightened sensitivity to vibrations for transformational healing. Everything I offer on a professional basis pertains to vibrational healing. What should someone expect from working with you? I help people balance the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of life. I work with people who are looking for higher levels of connection with their authentic self and divine potential. Between sessions I provide tools for self-care and techniques for relaxation, stress reduction and pain management. Beyond sessions, I offer support and guidance through the healing and awakening process. What changes do you plan for your business in 2019? I am focusing more on music for my own expression and in collaboration with the Cloud9 Online Guided Meditation App (Apple and Android App Stores). I am offering the UWT Gemstone Healing Certifications to build a community of practitioners of this important modality. I will become the first UWT Energy Healing Teacher in the Northeast. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? My life is dedicated to conscious transformation toward the New Earth Paradigm. I always come from a place of love. I am passionate and knowledgeable about sound, crystals and all aspects of vibrational healing. My mission is to use these skills and abilities to help those ready to evolve to the next level. 32 Hartford County Edition

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CT Thermography 2 Forest Park Dr, Farmington 860-415-1150 Info@CTThermography.com CTThermography.com

Summary/services offered: CT Thermography offers the highest standards in radiation-free, non-invasive breast and full-body medical thermography screenings. All images are interpreted by MDs. What drew you to this profession? Having two friends diagnosed with breast cancer in their early 30s and knowing there is no screening method recommended to younger women. If they had been aware of thermography, they could have seen early changes in their breasts before they felt a lump. How does your work differ from others in your profession? I support my clients following their thermography screening, whether it’s referring them to practitioners or helping them to implement easy protocols to improve their breast and overall health. What should someone expect from working with you? My passion. I love what I do! I want my clients to be empowered by their thermography scan—empowered to be proactive to improve their lifestyle for optimal health. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? We will be moving to a new office, still in Farmington. We are very excited to share this beautiful space with our clients. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? Breast Thermography has been approved as an adjunct screening for breast cancer detection since 1982. The addition of thermography as a breast screening tool can help detect functional changes in the breasts years before other methods detect a structural change.

The Enlightenment Counseling Center, LLC

998 Farmington Ave, Ste 207, West Hartford 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford EnlightenmentCenterLLC@gmail.com EnlightenmentCenterCT.com Summary/services offered: The Enlightenment Counseling Center offers integrative and holistic psychotherapy clinical services, as well as complementary and integrative alternative medicine to enhance our clinical services. The well-being center provides yoga, meditation, metaphysical classes, mindfulness, self-love workshops, Reiki, massage therapy and sound healing. We have a team of wellness practitioners in our office space who offer services like life coaching, Angelic readings and advocacy. What drew you to this profession? After practicing in nonprofit agencies, supervising and implementing clinical services for over 10 years, it became clear that we had our own vision and our own ideas of what our clinical work should look like. A group practice focusing on integrative therapies was the perfect next step. How does your work differ from others in your profession? Our clinical work is conducted from a holistic approach. We view mental illness as affecting not just the mind, but also the body and spirit. We are mindful about the importance of external and internal balance. What should someone expect from working with you? They should expect to feel heard and connected to their therapist. They will energetically feel connected to our sacred space and will be optimistic about healing, no matter what the issue is. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? We are bringing in therapists with backgrounds in traditional psychotherapy as well as creative, alternative therapies such as EFT tapping and MBSR. We continue creating clinical groups using evidence-based models such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We will be offering donation-based meditation classes as well as providing one free class coupon and creating a scholarship fund. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? You will be respected and honored no matter what is happening. We believe people resonate with our vision because they feel authentic, loving energy from our eclectic clinical skills/abilities. One way doesn’t work for everyone. Mental health issues are at the root of many human problems and suffering. If we could impact one person, one family at a time, eventually we’ll touch a whole community.

Evren Events, Yasemin Ugurlu 860-810-0382 Yasemin@EvrenEvents.com EvrenEvents.com

Summary/services offered: I offer planning and coordination services for any type of event or function, and currently focus on the organization of wellness retreats. What drew you to this profession? As a Virgo that grew up between three different continents, I’m naturally drawn to multi-tasking, details, diversity in projects and collaboration. How does your work differ from others in your profession? My retreats are unique because I am able to focus on all of the details, organization and preparation so that the practitioners can focus on their own content. The combination results in an all-around higher quality experience. What should someone expect from working with you? The combination of a 15-year background in event planning and a passion for holistic wellness results in a different approach, process and result. My retreats offer a variety of wellness themes and practitioners, with a focus on providing both an educational and nourishing environment so participants leave feeling replenished, whole and with tools to integrate more selfcare into their daily routines. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? I’m working on creating a full program of retreats, with monthly day retreats as well as local weekend retreats and some getaway retreats. Stay tuned. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? Self-care is vitally important these days. Taking a day or a weekend to reconnect with oneself has a significant and long-term impact on overall well-being. We help you get the most out of it. Take the time and make it work; you won’t regret it.

Keep close to Nature’s heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. ~John Muir 2019 Natural Living Directory

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Eclectic Naturopathic Medical Center, LLC

Kathleen M. Riley, ND • Wilberto Lugo, ND 48 Christian Ln, Ste 203, Newington 860-665-1254 • Fax: 860-665-7135 KathleenRileyND.com Summary/services offered: At the ENMC, we specialize in providing gentle, effective treatments for acute and chronic illnesses. Naturopathic doctors have the ability to approach each patient and disease process from a variety of perspectives. We use tools such as cupping, nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, lifestyle counseling, Bowen Therapy, flower essences, acupuncture, and Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM), among others. What drew you to this profession? We always wanted to make a difference in the lives of people who are suffering. Being naturopathic physicians is challenging but very gratifying. We look forward to going to work every day. How does your work differ from others in your profession? It is our firm belief that the patient is ultimately in charge of their health. We use education and a team approach to include the patient and other healthcare providers in the treatment protocol. Our goal is to provide you with support, knowledge and guidance to best obtain your health care goals. The most effective path to optimal health is the one that works for you. What should someone expect from working with you? Everyone has his or her own response to healing. Generally speaking, the longer someone has had a disease, the longer it will take to get better. Usually people will notice improvements in the first three weeks once treatment begins, but it depends on the individual and the condition being addressed. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? We will continue to receive each of our patients with respect and compassion, while tirelessly trying to uncover their individual course of illness as well as supporting their overall health through multiple modalities. Every year we train to keep abreast of stateof-the-art treatment protocols from leading experts in the field. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? We have decades of experience in pediatrics, women’s medicine, tick-borne illness, allergies, metabolic issues, and a variety of other acute and chronic illnesses. Whatever your health goal or challenge may be, we will work with you to achieve your most optimal health. 34 Hartford County Edition

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Rachel Festa

203-651-5703 TheBenefitsOfCBD@gmail.com Summary/services offered: Kannaway offers CBD (Cannabidiol) nutrient-rich supplement blends, including oils, salve, chews, capsules, skin care products, vaporizer products, essential packs, oral applicators, pet products and clothing. How does your work differ from others in your profession? Recognized as a leader in the CBD hemp oil industry, we are a company of firsts: first publicly-traded cannabis company; first to establish a global CBD pipeline; first to have a CBD product (Kannaway Pure Gold) published in the Physician’s Desk Reference; first to deliver cannabis brands across U.S. state lines and international borders, making cannabidiol available across 50 states and in dozens of countries; first to develop strict quality standards for cannabis products including rigorous Triple-Lab Testing; first with a license to commercialize the U.S. National Institutes of Health Patent, “Cannabinoids as Antioxidants and Neuroprotectants”; first to introduce legal medical cannabis products to Brazil, Puerto Rico (where we hold 12 product registrations), Paraquay and Mexico; first to offer government-subsidized botanical cannabis-based products. Our product is written by prescription in 11 countries. We were awarded the U.S. Hemp Authority Certification Seal. What should someone expect from working with you? My commitment to give you the information necessary to confidently choose the product that is perfect for you. I will help you every step of the way. I provide one-on-one support, free consultations and CBD educational events to help you make the best decision for your health and well-being. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? Kannaway offers proprietary CBD-rich hemp oil complex combined with our exclusive Bĭbong CBD herbal blend. Bĭbong formulas are specific herbal formulations that have been handed down for centuries through a family line of doctors in East Asia. What makes the formulas special and powerful is the wisdom of how to combine these herbs and the special extraction methods to create a truly balanced formula that works optimally with the body.

Priscilla Gale

60 Church St (Rte 68), Ste 4-G, Wallingford 978-897-8846 SacredSongReiki@yahoo.com SacredSongReiki.com/CrystalsSoundHealing.com Summary/services offered: Reiki, Reconnective Healing, sound healing, Reiki with sound healing, crystal bed healing with crystal sound vibration. What drew you to this profession? My own healing process following a tragic event. How does your work differ from others in your profession? As a medical intuitive and spiritual counselor, I am able to use multiple modalities for a more complete healing experience. What should someone expect from working with you? Clients can expect confidentiality, professionalism, compassion and dedication to meet each client’s individual needs. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? I am continually looking to bring my work to as many locations as possible to serve as many people as possible. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? I am 100 percent dedicated that every session is in the client’s highest good.

The Graduate Institute 171 Amity Rd, Bethany 203-874-4252 Admissions@Learn.edu Learn.edu

Summary/services offered: The Graduate Institute is a state-accredited graduate school dedicated to promoting an integrative and holistic worldview through the study of health, wellness, education and personal and professional transformation. Our vision is that academic scholarship and education based on an integrative and holistic worldview will enhance a broad understanding of complex human issues, stimulate individual and collective awareness and well-being; and contribute to the betterment, sustainability and regeneration of community and society. How does your education program differ from others in your field? We are an independent institution of higher education. We provide transformative education based on an integrative and holistic perspective and specifically designed to enable students to reach their full potential in both their professional and personal lives. What should students expect from working with you? We conduct all of our programs in cohorts—groups of adult students that establish a collaborative learning environment. This model fosters dialogue and the vibrant exchange of ideas, helping each learner create meaning on a personal level while remaining connected to their larger group. The learning process is dynamic, relevant and humanized. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? Enrolling now for our 2019 programs. We offer Master of Arts degrees in two years, one weekend a month—perfect for working healthcare professionals, teachers and anyone with a busy lifestyle. We also offer certificate programs.

Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings. ~Publilius Syrus

What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? We offer experiential learning and support. Learning doesn’t end in the four walls of our classrooms. Our faculty and administration are always available to guide and support students during their studies. We provide hands-on mentoring and internships for valuable training opportunities as well as potential career placements upon program completion.

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Healing Acid Reflux Naturally 860-670-4152 Susan@HealingAcidReflux.com HealingAcidReflux.com

Summary/services offered: I work with health conscious individuals to help heal their acid reflux and GERD, to avoid further damage to their esophagus and prevent esophageal cancer. What drew you to this profession? My husband died of esophageal cancer. I’m trying to prevent other people from suffering through this disease. How does your work differ from others in your profession? I work with groups or 1:1 and it’s all done through a virtual classroom. You can be anywhere and take the program. What should someone expect from working with you? Clients will become very mindful of their unique food and lifestyle triggers. They will probably be surprised by some of their findings. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? People leave my program with lifelong tools they can always refer back to. There is no need to suffer through this disease.

Heartsource Integrative Wellness Donna MacLean Gordon Bridge Healing Arts Center 304 Main St, Farmington 860-978-2938 MyHeartsourceWellness@gmail.com HeartsourceIntegrative.com

Summary/services offered: I specialize in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) healing modalities such as Tui Na acupressure massage, medical qigong therapy, healing teas, Tong Ren healing, cupping, qigong and tai chi instruction, Reiki healing and pastoral and spiritual counseling. What drew you to the profession? My interest in TCM began when I studied qigong and tai chi with Dr. Ming Wu at the Wu Healing Center. I also had some health issues at the time that were cured and controlled with TCM modalities. After completing an internship with Dr. Wu, I began my own practice. How does your work differ from others in your profession? My ability to tune into the body to understand the underlying source of dis-ease and dis-harmony are unique to me. I work intuitively and energetically with the body to find blockages within the energy meridian system to bring balance to mind, body and soul. What should someone expect from working with you? Clients can expect a practitioner who will take a careful and detailed assessment of their health concerns. Many different Traditional Chinese and energetic healing modalities may be used as needed. I try to gently guide clients in the journey to wellness through qigong and tai chi movement, diet and positive lifestyle changes.

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What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? I believe that our bodies contain valuable wisdom with which to heal themselves. Teaching and guiding clients to learn and heed this innate wisdom is a great honor and privilege.

Holistic Community Professionals

Shirley R. Bloethe, Executive Director 860-479-1155 HolisticCommunityProfessionals@gmail.com HolisticCommunityProfessionals.com Summary/services offered: Holistic Community Professionals is an organization of holistic practitioners and businesses focused on improving health and wellness throughout New England. We connect consumers with various modalities and teachings via online and local opportunities for personal connection. What drew you to this profession? A need to connect those seeking a complementary service to their current spiritual, health or everyday activities with people most qualified and passionate to assist them. We are developing a community that supports, encourages and advocates on behalf of one another. Holistic Community Professionals. Counselors, doctors, teachers, mentors, visionaries, guides, healers and more have come together to provide authentic, gifted, enlightened, collective-conscious-oriented services. How does your work differ from others in your profession? What we offer our members is constantly evolving. Exclusive vendor rates with exhibitor and speaking options are available for our signature biannual Passport to Health and Wellness Expo on May 5 in Bristol, which is open to the public. We host quarterly regional meetings as well as networking events, local meetings and community engagement. We support members and their businesses via professional and business development, masterminds and trainings. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve cultivated discounts on professional liability insurance, group advertising and more. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? Advocacy with state/government agencies and legislators and grassroots efforts to grow the awareness of holistic businesses with the general public. We are building a network of holistic, green and sustainable businesses so the public and local agencies can access therapies and holistic services with reputable, authentic practitioners. What is most important for Natural Awakeningsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; readers to know? The Holistic Community Professionals offer a variety of holistic practitioners and businesses via the website and also at the biannual EXPO: Passport to Health and Wellness, in Bristol, on May 5 at the DoubleTree by Hilton.

The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition 113 Simsbury Rd, West Granby 860-764-9070 Joan@TIOSN.com â&#x20AC;˘ TIOSN.com

Summary/services offered: Our program integrates traditional food wisdom with the science of nutrition, creating an innovative model of holistic health education. Classes infuse the hands-on components of sustainable regenerative gardening, culinary skills, kitchen medicine and sustainable foraging to skillfully weave together the relationship between soil health, human health and environmental sustainability. What drew you to this profession? It was a culmination of my interests, education and lifestyle. I saw a void in programs available for folks with like-minded passions and interests, as well as those struggling with health issues and a lack of community. How does your work differ from others in your profession? The hands-on learning in the classroom, garden, kitchen, wood, and meadows solidifies understanding of the relationship between soil health, human health and environmental sustainability. This experience leads to joyful knowledge that we are working with nature instead of fighting it. It comes together when what we grow and gather is brought into the kitchen to create delicious, nourishing food and powerful plant medicine. That is when we truly begin to understand that food is our medicine. This is a unique and successful method of learning not found in other programs. What should someone expect from working with you? We hear again and again that what our students learn from the program rocks their world. They tell us that their life is never the same and they are grateful. The time spent in this yearlong program discussing, gardening, cooking, exploring the woods and fields, sharing food, drinking tea and gaining knowledge creates a sense of community and expanse of knowledge that is implemented in many aspects of their lives. What changes do you plan for your business in 2019? We are integrating more of our alumni into our programming and offering more educational workshops to the public. At the request of students who have graduated but miss attending TIOSN, we are exploring the offering advanced classes. Our curriculum is expanding and changing to keep it fresh for students and staff. 2019 Natural Living Directory

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Jacqueline M. Kane, Stop The Pain Specialist 304 Main St, Ste 208, Farmington 860-307-0232 Jacqueline@JacquelineMKane.com JacquelineMKane.com

Summary/services offered: Jacqueline supports women in discovering the crucial hidden links between their physical pain and their ability to live a full life. With over 15 years in private practice as a healer, and over 30 years in health care, Jacqueline has merged her innate wisdom with a multitude of healing modalities to create a unique, results-oriented method of healing. What drew you to this profession? I lived with emotional and physical pain for years. After studying and practicing different therapies, I created the “Stop The Pain System”. My clients and I use this system every day to live painfree and energized. How does your work differ from others in your profession? My clients are able to use the Stop The Pain System to get relief from months and even decades of chronic pain. My system facilitates their ability to heal their pain so they can live life with freedom, energy and ease. What should someone expect from working with you? My clients receive exact tools and techniques that they need to experience a significant reduction in pain. When these are applied, they can enjoy a life free of the burden of pain. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? This year our goal is to launch our first “Happy Active Life” online program, where more women and moms will be able to heal their past trauma, trust their inner guidance and then step into manifesting the life they always wanted. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? My mission is to help women and moms with kids of any age live pain-free, happy and energized lives. When moms are supported, they have more vitality, desire to support their loved ones (including themselves) and they enjoy their family and friends more.

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Lyme Connection 400 Main St, Ridgefield Info@LymeConnection.org LymeConnection.org

Summary/ services offered: Lyme Connection is an all-volunteer, community-based task force providing support and resources to patients and their families coping with tickborne disease. Programs include a free monthly, daytime and evening support groups; medical financial assistance for Connecticut residents in need; an annual patient health fair and conference at WestConn; BLAST Prevention Program community education and events; and library author discussions and seminars. What changes do you plan in 2019? Lyme Connection is introducing a daytime support group; hosting its first tick prevention movie premiere on Wednesday, April 10, at the Ridgefield Playhouse (free tickets at SpraySafePlaySafe.org); and presenting its 13th Annual Tickborne Disease Patient Conference and Health Fair at WestConn in Danbury on Thursday, May 16. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? All the Lyme Connection events and services can be found on our website: LymeConnection.org. Join us in protecting the health of our communities by preventing tickborne illness and supporting patients and their families. See ad, page 9.

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched— they must be felt with the heart. ~Helen Keller

Peter Marks

103 Nova Scotia Hill Rd, Watertown 860-274-3663/203-206-9353 Peter_Marks@yahoo.com Summary/services offered: As an Astrologer, Medium, Intuitive and Numerologist, I work with your spirit guides and convey messages from them. What drew you to this profession? Family members, on both sides, have this natural intuitive ability. I was born with this special gift and realized it by age 11. How does your work differ from others in your profession? I combine astrology and information from spirit guide messengers and convey those messages to my clients. What should someone expect from working with you? Authenticity, trust, confidentiality and an accurate reading, plus over 30 years of experience. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? I’m in the process of working with Hollywood producers and a world-renowned dowser in developing a paranormal channel. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? We are all born with spirit guides, and with assistance we can understand our karmic mission to achieve the ultimate happiness in our lives.

Nature’s Helper Medical Clinic Stacey Munro, ND 178 Mountain Rd, Suffield 860-758-7808 Info@NaturesHelperMedical.com NaturesHelperMedical.com

Summary/services offered: Natural health care for adults, teens and children. Treatment for most chronic health issues including digestive problems, hormone imbalance, allergies, arthritis, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Weight loss programs, including a modified Mediterranean eating plan and heart-healthy ketogenic diet plan. Both weight loss programs are food-based, easy to learn and have great results. What drew you to this profession? What drew me to Naturopathic medicine was a desire to help people and a belief in the healing power of natural foods, herbs and energetic treatments. I started offering healthy weight loss programs as part of my practice because obesity has become an epidemic. Healthy weight loss helps to reverse several health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. How does your work differ from others in your profession? I focus heavily on dietary and lifestyle counseling with my patients. Even though it takes time, it is the foundation health is built upon. For weight loss, I offer only food-based programs because I believe that you can’t really learn how to eat properly if you are having shakes as meal replacements or eating packaged foods. What should someone expect from working with you? Expect professionalism and individualized treatment. I like to get to know my patients so I can better understand where the underlying imbalances are. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? Connecting with more people via social media—we have so much great stuff going on that we want to share. At some point, I would like to offer weight-loss programs in a corporate setting. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? There is a lot of negativity in the world right now. Empowering yourself to make a change in your body and mind can help others to find the strength to do that too. Tackling weight loss may seem overwhelming, but it is a series of baby steps, that you make over and over. This forms new habits, which are reinforced by feeling healthier. You just have to be willing to take the first step. 2019 Natural Living Directory

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Psychotherapy Healing Services, LLC

Celeste Emelia Mattingly, LCSW 10 Grassmere Ave, Ste 300, West Hartford 860-586-8700 CMattingly100@comcast.net CelestialEmpowerment.com Summary/services offered: State-of-the-art Integrative Quantum psychotherapy for adults, Tachyon anti-aging and meditation healing sessions and reconnective and quantum in-person and distance healing sessions. We accept insurance for most services. What drew you to this profession? In 1999, I founded Psychotherapy Healing Services, LLC with a mission statement promising to provide state-of-the-art holistic psychotherapy for adults. How does your work differ from others in your profession? Twenty years later, I embody this mission statement. I created a theory for integrating spirituality and psychology called Celestial Psychology, and authored Celestial Psychology: A Guidebook for Co-Creating Miracles, Luminosity & Conscious Evolution, available on Amazon. I offer the highest frequency Quantum Healing practices for myself and my clients. What should someone expect from working with you? Navigate difficult life transitions, such as divorce, the death of a loved one, domestic violence, loss of employment, obtaining disability, chronic illness and diagnosing spiritual-emergence vs. spiritual or psychiatric emergencies. Overcome PTSD, depression, anxiety, alcoholism, gambling, sex addiction and other issues. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? Stay tuned for workshops on Quantum Physics for Healing, Tachyon Healing Techniques and introducing 5th Dimensional Being-ness. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? Call 860-586-8700 and mention this profile for a complimentary 30-minute Tachyon Anti-Aging and Meditation Healing Session.

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Occupational Therapy & Integrative Wellness Jennifer C. Hirschberg-Wise, OTR/L, CLT, Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master Serving the Greater Hartford Area 860-916-9742 Jennifer@RadiantJourneyLLC.com RadiantJourneyLLC.com Summary/Services Offered: I work with people to reclaim their life after injury or illness, or are currently living with a chronic condition. Using a holistic approach and a variety of treatment methods ranging from traditional rehabilitation methods to integrative approaches, we develop a plan focused on the individual’s interests/goals/abilities. Offering occupational therapy, complete decongestive therapy/lymphedema therapy, myofascial release, therapeutic bodywork, Reiki, yoga for all ages and abilities, JourneyDance, Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra and tai chi for rehabilitation. What drew you to this profession? It is so rewarding to connect with strong people who are brave in the face of a health crisis or living with a chronic condition and seeking help. I am honored to be part of that person’s journey to learn more about how to manage their daily functioning and live life with improved movement, reduced pain, better rest and improved vitality and outlook. How does your work differ from others in your profession? I offer individualized attention to my clients and offer a holistic blending of traditional rehabilitation and integrative approaches to support healing or adaptation. I believe that self-empowerment through education, access to resources and community are keys to supporting others become more radiant on their journey. What should someone expect from working with you? You will be respected, heard and treated with quality care. You need a doctor’s referral for occupational therapy services. Your goals and plan of care will be developed so that you understand costs, number of visits and desired outcomes. A prescription may not be required for other offerings, but we will still discuss what your goals are and develop a plan of care. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? I look forward to meeting you and supporting you. I am available for individualized sessions, small group and community classes. Blessings to you, wherever you may be now on your journey. There are many paths, one journey. Make yours a Radiant Journey.

Raya Clinic

200 Queen St, Southington 860-621-2225 RayaClinic.com Summary/ services offered: The Raya Clinic employs state-of-theart advanced diagnostic testing technology to determine the needs of the patient and the best course of treatment. The objective machines include thermography, electromyography (EMG), digital x-ray, EMI (electromeridian testing), as well as other orthopedic and neurological testing. Treatments include chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition, food sensitivity testing, hair mineral/toxic element testing, full physical therapy suite, weight loss, Vibratrim osteoporosis treatment, cold laser healing, Spinemed Decompression and neuropathy treatment. How does your work differ from others in your profession? The Raya Clinic has had an outstanding reputation in the holistic health care field for the past 30 years. The practice is based on the Triad of Health: a combination of chiropractic, acupuncture and nutrition. This is accomplished by balancing the energy in the body through acupuncture, helping the body to heal itself by assessing the nutritional needs and by restoring optimal function by removing interference in the nervous system using chiropractic. The Raya Clinic has an expert team of doctors who use a collaborative team-based approach to provide patients with the highest quality of care. Together these doctors have approximately 70 years of experience. What should someone expect from working with you? The care you deserve, the answers you need. You will receive a more thorough evaluation; and there is always a doctor who knows your health available to see you. All holistic options are under one roof; there is no need to go to multiple offices or practitioners. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? The Raya Clinic strives to provide the most comprehensive wellness health care available in order to help the body regain the ability to function properly, reduce pain and prevent future health problems, all without the use of drugs or surgery. We are open six days a week and accept most insurance plans.

Sacred Sound Healing, LLC Kelvin Young The Enlightenment Counselling Center 660 Prospect Ave, 2nd Fl, Hartford 860-951-6921 SacredSoundEnergyHealing.com

Summary/ services offered: In sound healing therapy, I use the crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, gong, tuning forks, rattles, hand drum and other healing tools to activate the relaxation response, release any blockages in the energy fields, calm the mind, relax the body and nourish the soul. The vibrations from these healing tools assist in releasing tight muscles, pain, chronic/toxic stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety and addictive states; they promote positive sleep hygiene. What drew you to the profession? My own personal experience with emotional distress, toxic stress, alcohol and other drugs addictions. I found freedom from drug addiction with holistic practices like meditation, sound healing, yoga, aromatherapy and expressive arts. It’s been over 8 years being in long-term recovery. I’ve developed a strong passion to support other people struggling with addiction issues and high chronic stress levels. How does your work differ from others in the profession? I have a Holographic Sound Healing certification, Holistic Stress Management certification, Sound Healing Therapy certification and Addiction Recovery Coach certification. I particularly work with people with high stress levels as well as with people struggling with alcohol, drugs and opiate addiction issues. I offer individual and group sound healing sessions. I also contract with different addiction rehab centers. What should a client expect from working with you? A healthy way to reduce high stress levels, connect with their emotions and inner wisdom. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? When in a relaxed state, the body has a natural ability to heal itself. I create a safe and sacred space for people to activate the relaxation response and connect with their inner healing abilities.

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Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, LLC 395 W Avon Rd, Avon 860-936-0012 Cheryl@SharingTheLightWC.com SharingTheLightWC.com

Summary/services offered: Sharing The Light is your premier destination specializing in Traditional Usui Reiki Practitioner certification classes and sessions with experienced Reiki Master Teachers, Crystal Dreaming, singing bowls, Buddha Reiki, tuning forks, tai chi, yoga, reflexology, drum building, djembe drum classes, private meditation room, psychic readings, St. Germain teachings, Peace attunements, Shamanic services, personalized vibrational jewelry making and AngelLinks. We have a calendar of daily events that includes full-time and part-time practitioners. What drew you to this profession? Partners Cheryl and Suli opened Sharing The Light because we know that together we have more light to share than apart. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center is our heart-centered passion, and we know from experience that these programs and classes work. Our team of certified and insured practitioners has extensive knowledge of the modalities we offer and teach. Our ethical and moral standards are the highest in the business. We are members of the International Association of Reiki Professionals and the home of Avon Holistic Chamber of Commerce. How does your work differ from others in your profession? Because we work directly with the light of Archangels and deities, our sacred space allows each individual direct spiritual revelation. Once the individual experiences peace, they embody it and become it. Peace is power. What should a client or patient expect from working with you? Our team works together to support body, mind and spiritual transformation. We ask the questions to determine where you are, where you want to go and come up with a personalized plan with you. We stay in constant communication with you by text, email or phone to work with you day and night. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? As the home of the Avon Holistic Chamber of Commerce, our goal is to bridge the gap between holistic health and modern medicine. Together we can offer holistic services to enhance what doctors are recommending. Join the national 1,500-member organization that is the change we want to see in the world. Free meetings are every third Wednesday, from 6:30 to 8pm. 42 Hartford County Edition

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Eilis Philpott Fairfield 203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com SoulHealingJourney.com

Summary/services offered: I am a master healer and teacher certified in numerous modalities. I offer soul-level healing, which clears blocks, obstacles and challenges that are preventing you from living your life to its fullest potential. What drew you to this profession? I became fascinated at an early age with the impact that thoughts and emotions had on the body and the psyche. As I experienced both working in the corporate world, the teaching world and then the world of energetic healing, I knew my place was in the healing arts. How does your work differ from others in your profession? I often use the breath as the foundation for my healing modalities to access the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual energetic bodies. The work we do together at Soul Healing Journey supports the internal energetic shifts needed in order to live a life of peace, harmony and joy as well as be in alignment with your soul purpose. What should someone expect from working with you? All sessions are dictated by the needs of the client on that day and every session is thus individualized to each person’s needs. Over more than 20 years, I have seen individuals change their careers, work through major trauma and abuse, and improve their current relationships or create new ones. What changes do you plan in 2019? I have been growing, developing and traveling during 2018. I continually strive to educate myself to better serve in my practice. New modalities are often added or incorporated into my offerings. 2019 promises even greater expansion with the addition of trainings and individual healing sessions. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? The greatest wish I have for all my clients is that they truly know what it feels like to be loved unconditionally. Many of us have not been given that gift and need to learn how to give it to ourselves. No matter where you are, where you’ve been and where you’re going, you deserve to know and love every aspect of yourself.

Spirit of the Lotus

Studio 3 Salon

Robin Barros 5 Gavin Dr, Columbia 860-709-3903 Robin@SpiritOfTheLotus.org SpiritOfTheLotus.org

350 Silas Deane Hwy, Ste 201, Wethersfield 860-518-4674 Studio3-Salon.com

Summary/ services offered: Robin is a hands-on healer, medical intuitive, Shaman, Medium and Spiritually Guided Coach, as well as being an Advanced Soul Coach, Advanced Past Life Coach and Holographic Sound Healer. What drew you to this profession? Robin was drawn to this profession after years of her own healing after losing the family of her youth to cancer. She wanted to find a better way, and wanted others to know there is a better way. How does your work differ from others in your profession? Robin is trained in many modalities and works with individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, cancer and other serious and chronic conditions. She works with patients with cancer who are undergoing conventional medical treatment, helping them stay healthier during chemotherapy or radiation therapy. She does a lot of work with individuals with Lyme disease, including using homeopathic remedies and hands-on energy work. Her ability to feel, hear and touch the levels of body and consciousness as a medical intuitive and medium add to her ability as a healer and enable her to energetically find Lyme spirochetes anywhere they may go in a patient’s body. Once located, she works to decouple them from deep within the joints, organs and brain. What should someone expect from working with you? So many of Robin’s clients come to her at wits’ end, having lost all hope to ever feeling better. They leave feeling better, with their hope restored and with a plan for becoming the best version of themselves they could have ever imagined. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? They are worth the time and cost to heal, expand and be more enlightened. They are worth the cost to nourish themselves even when it means asking for something better. May your readers know they are loved.

Summary/services offered: We are a full-service organic hair salon offering a holistic approach to hair care by providing our clients with the best organic products and services, including gluten-free colors. We have over 40 years of industry experience and can help with any of your haircare needs, including hair restoration, rejuvenation, corrective color treatments and many more. What drew you to this profession? I’ve been in this industry for over 40 years. This profession allows me to show my artistry in a way that touches people by enhancing their natural beauty and boosting their self-confidence. I took my salon organic before it was popular because I knew there was a healthier way of doing hair. How does your work differ from others in your profession? Our salon is exclusively organic so you don’t have to compromise your health to look and feel beautiful. What should someone expect from working with you? Expect to love your hair again. We can restore your hair to its natural beauty using only the best organic products available. Expect to work with an expert colorist who specializes in organic and gluten-free products. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? We are working with other holistic businesses to bring our clients a full mind and body approach to health and beauty. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? What we put in our bodies is as important as what we use on them, so call today to feel and look better. There is a healthier way to have beautiful hair!

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice. ~Wayne Dyer

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K.T. ‘Suli’ Sullivan

395 W Avon Rd, Avon 860-936-0012 Suli@SharingTheLightWC.com SharingTheLightWC.com Summary/services offered: I am an Advanced Crystal Dreaming Practitioner, Master Sound Healer (Tibetan Singing Bowls) and an Usui Reiki Master Teacher having studied under two Masters. What drew you to this profession? Growing up, I lived with my Italian grandmother and spent time with my Irish grandmother; both were healers who practiced with family, friends and clients. How does your work differ from others in your profession? With my training and experience, I can help the whole person— from past lives to the spiritual, mental and physical levels of this life. What should a client or patient expect from working with you? A calm, loving and healing environment focused on the highest and greatest good of each client. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? My life is committed to being of service to Spirit by using my gifts to help others open their hearts to the Bliss of the Universe.

Celeste Lamarre-Vernale/ Celestial Messages 2 Forest Park Dr, Farmington 860-770-8997 CelestialMessages@att.net CelestialMessagesCT.com

Summary/services offered: Intuitive Psychic Medium, animal communication, house investigations and clearings, spiritual counseling and classes, mentor for gifted children and energy work. I travel all over CT and work out of multiple locations. What drew you to this profession? I was born with the gifts and my mother saw them as such. As I became older, I realized my purpose was to help others heal through the gifts. How does your work differ from others in your profession? My work, all of it, focuses on healing and forgiveness. The art of letting go and healing allows one to get out of self-destructive loops and live the best life possible. What should someone expect from working with you? They can expect both laughter and compassion. They can expect hard truths, but honest solutions. They can expect honesty and integrity. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? More classes are coming and also my book will hopefully be finished by then. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? I love watching others heal before my eyes, releasing years of pain. I also have a referral program for therapy if my clients need additional assistance. New clients can mention this ad to get $10 off a half hour or $20 off an hour.

Yoga is an

art and science of living. ~Indra Devi

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Vis Wellness Center

Nicole Klughers, ND, PharmD, MSAc 1845 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill 234-2-ACU-DOC DrNicoleKlughers@gmail.com DrNicoleKlughers.com

Vitalized Performance Group/ Collaborative Practice 212 New London Tpke, Ste D, Glastonbury 860-430-2342 VPGWaves@gmail.com VPGWaves.com

Summary/services offered: As a licensed naturopathic physician, acupuncture specialist and health educator, I offer all-natural solutions to restore optimal health and reclaim a life of energy, balance and joy. What drew you to this profession? Formerly working as a pharmacist, I realized the limitations of conventional medicine in its ability to provide integrative, sustainable and holistic care. I searched for more natural ways I could help people change their lives for the better; that’s when I found naturopathic medicine and acupuncture. How does your work differ from others in your profession? Since I have experience in a variety of healthcare settings, I practice as an integrative physician. I focus on utilizing natural therapies, yet also recommend appropriate conventional approaches if needed. What should a client or patient expect from working with you? Individuals I work with become empowered to take their health into their own hands and are ready to feel like the best version of themselves. I often use food as medicine as the foundation for treatment plans. I may also provide nutritional or lifestyle recommendations and may prescribe supplements or botanical medicines. Depending on your concerns, acupuncture may also be indicated and included in your treatment plan. What changes do you plan for your business in 2019? Fully embracing the role of “Doctor as Teacher”, I’ll be expanding offerings of free or low-cost wellness classes/workshops to provide communities with tools for healthy living. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? Passionate and knowledgeable about health, healing and nature, I am truly honored to do this work. I am here to help everyone I can to experience a life of wellness—naturally.

Summary/services offered: DIY colon hydrotherapy, acupuncture, naturopathic services, GAINSWave and FEMIWave treatments, VP shots and vitamin shots. What drew you to this profession? Principal Gigi Adduci always believed treating health issues should be easy, relaxing. Having the right people and the right tools to treat pain and other health issues under one roof just makes life easier. When she was ill, she prayed that a clinic like this would exist. She wanted a team of professionals to put the right regimen in place and make it personal. Now she has the chance to create that for others. How does your work differ from others in your profession? We have brought everyone together you might want on your healing team. The services are under one roof to make it easier and more integrated. What should someone expect from working with you? Our practice is cash-only, but we do provide super bills so you can get reimbursements for some treatments. For those that are not insured or need financing, we have teamed up with a great company that can help you get the treatments you need and give you a payment plan you can live with. What is most important for Natural Awakenings’ readers to know? This clinic exists because Gigi loves her fellow humans.

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Whole Earth Synergy

Lora Hobson, 860-484-1182 Patricia Spiegel (Spanish/English) 860-559-9425 WholeEarthSynergy@gmail.com WholeEarthSynergy.com Summary/services offered: Reclaim your Personal Power programs, resilience toolkit, Angelic Realm and Live Inspired workshops, Angelic gallery readings, community engagement program for holistic businesses and community events. What drew you to this profession? Our own personal healing and growth, sharing tools learned, through living our stories, teaching others how to empower themselves, bringing holistic wellnessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;grassroots. How does your work differ from others in your profession? We come from our own heart-centered living and experiences. We believe everyone has the power within themselves and can tap into their own wisdom within. What should someone expect from working with you? Experience, compassion, understanding and a professional guidance to support and teach others on their own path of personal growth and skills. What changes/enhancements do you have underway for 2019? New Angelic Realm and Whole Life Wellness workshops, plus community education and engagement.

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Ming Wu, PhD 45 S Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford 978-790-8888 Center@WuHealing.com WuHealing.com Summary/services offered: Dr. Ming Wu is a master herbalist with decades of experience treating patients with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). At his West Hartford center, he offers patients a variety of TCM healing modalities such as herbal therapy, Tui Na acupressure, qigong, Tong Ren, quantum energy healing, cupping and tai chi instruction, among others. What drew you to the profession? Dr. Wu is a 20th generation TCM practitioner from China. He has studied TCM since he was 7 years old and began learning the various techniques from his father at an early age. The Fengyang TCM system he practices has been practiced in China for more than 1,700 years. How does your work differ from others in your profession? Dr. Wu embodies the principles he teaches others, leading by example and continually seeking to learn. He says it is a lifetime of learning that allows him to help his patients; he always wants to know what else he can do for them. New services and techniques will always be offered at the center. What should a client or patient expect from working with you? Patients can expect a practitioner who will take a careful and detailed assessment of their health concerns and partner with them on their journey. Different TCM modalities may be used as needed. The path to wellness will likely include qigong and tai chi movement, herbal remedies, as well as diet and positive lifestyle changes. What is most important for Natural Awakeningsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; readers to know? Dr. Wu loves teaching tai chi and qigong and invites readers to experience these ancient practices with him during one of the weekly classes offered at the center or one of the upcoming workshops.

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DIRECTORY 2019

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 2019!

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 and certified in numerous modalities as both a practitioner and teacher. She is one of only two people approved to teach 13th Octave/ LaHoChi in the U.S. She offers soul level healing, which clears any blocks, obstacles and challenges that are preventing you from living your life to its fullest potential. See ad, page 15.

ACTIVE WELLNESS NIKKEN INDEPENDENT WELLNESS CONSULTANT

Carolyn Trotta 860-212-9689 Carolyn@WellTodayOnline.com Nikken.com/NA/WellToday The Nikken mission is both simple and inspirational: to help people discover Active Wellness. Since 1975, Nikken has provided the innovative products and income opportunity to live a life in balance and to share the message that every home can be a Wellness Home.

ACUPUNCTURE COLLABORATIVE NATURAL HEALTH PARTNERS 315 East Center St, Manchester 860-533-0179 CTNaturalHealth.com

The clinic offers the best of both worlds; our physicians are trained in both conventional and natural approaches for diagnosis and treatment of many conditions. We combine science with the wisdom of nature to address the causes of disease, not only the symptoms. See ad, back cover.

MANY RIVERS COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE, LLC

3 Barnard Ln, Ste 205, Bloomfield 860-683-0011 ManyRiversAcupuncture.com Our highlytrained acupuncturists provide customized treatments, targeted to your specific needs, in a cozy community setting. You decide how much to pay on our affordable sliding scale. Compassionate and effective care is our specialty.

ASTROLOGY PETER MARKS

103 Nova Scotia Hill Rd, Watertown 860-274-3663/203-206-9353 Peter_Marks@yahoo.com As an Astrologer, Medium, Intuitive and Numerologist, I work with your spirit guides and convey messages from them. We are all born with spirit guides, and with assistance we can understand our karmic mission to achieve the ultimate happiness in our lives. See ad, page 18.

DEE RANDIS

Watertown 860-274-1690 MetaphysicalCntr.net Dee Randis is an astrologer and psychic medium with over 40 years of experience specializing in personal and relationship counseling. She provides guidance on business matters, real estate decisions, legal issues, as well as missing persons. She does private parties and organizes well-attended holistic/psychic fairs. See ad, page 24.

AYURVEDA JOURNEY OF YOGA LLC

Margaret Durbas, Owner/Director 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482 • JourneyOfYoga.com The sister science of yoga, Ayurveda, is focused on maintaining wellness naturally. Learn your unique needs to eat the right foods for your physiology, the environment and your digestive system. Plus self-care techniques and lifestyle habits to get and stay healthy. See ad, page 22.

CHINESE HERBALIST WU HEALING CENTER

Dr. Ming Wu 45 S Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford 978-790-8888 • Center@WuHealing.com WuHealing.com Chinese herbal therapy accounts for the majority of treatments in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Dr. Wu is a master herbalist with decades of experience and thousands of years of wisdom. The herbs he prescribes help stimulate the body toward self-healing. See ad, page 23.

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CHINESE MEDICINE CHI FOR HEALING

45 S Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford 860-593-8397 • Erik@ChiForHealing.com ChiForHealing.com Take a holistic view of your health to find the root cause of dis-ease. Using Chinese Medicine and holistic healing techniques, we have tools to restore the healing flow of chi in your life.

ECLECTIC NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL CENTER, LLC

Kathleen M. Riley, ND Wilberto Lugo, ND 48 Christian Ln, Ste 203, Newington 860-665-1254 Traditional Chinese Medicine is a medical system that believes health is the result of a harmonious balance. Different tools like Acupuncture, Electric Acupressure, Auriculotherapy, Chinese herbs, Cupping and diet are used to bring back balance. See ad, page 54.

CONSTITUTIONAL HYDROTHERAPY ECLECTIC NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL CENTER, LLC

Center for Psychotherapy and Healing Arts 17 South Highland St, West Hartford 203-236-6009 HartfordFamilyInstitute.com

A cutting-edge psychotherapy and training center since 1969. Treatment includes in-depth body emotional work, energy healing, shamanic spiritual healing, illness and trauma work. Training also offered for psychotherapists and healers. See ad, page 56.

EMOTION CODE KEY ENERGY MEDICINE

Margaret Loos 860-386-8330 KeyEnergyMedicine@yahoo.com The Emotion Code is a simple way to get rid of your emotional baggage, helping you feel freer, happier and healthier. As a Certified Emotion Code practitioner, I am trained to discover and release your trapped emotions. The process is noninvasive, safe and requires very little time or effort on your part.

ENERGY HEALING

Kathleen M. Riley, ND Wilberto Lugo, ND 48 Christian Ln, Ste 203, Newington 860-665-1254 Constitutional Hydrotherapy uses alternating hot and cold water to increase circulation. Application of hot water pulls blood into the area, bringing in fresh nutrients and immune cells. Cold water pushes blood away and helps clear inflammation. Benefits: improvement in sleep, digestion, and bowel function, increased energy, and chronic pain reduction. See ad, page 54.

EDUCATION ACADEMY FOR SOUL HEALING Eilis Philpott Fairfield 203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com AcademyforSoulHealing.com

The academy hosts many trainings including 13th Octave LaHoChi and A Year of Healing in various locations throughout the U.S. The vision for the Academy for Soul Healing is the integration of many modalities, in their purest form, in order to support the growth and expansion of humanity, individually and on a global scale. See ad, page 15.

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SOUL HEALING JOURNEY, LLC Eilis Philpott Fairfield 203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com SoulHealingJourney.com

Eilis is a master healer and teacher and certified in numerous modalities as both a practitioner and teacher. She offers soul level healing, which clears any blocks, obstacles and challenges that are preventing you from living your life to its fullest potential. See ad, page 15.

WU HEALING CENTER

Dr. Ming Wu 45 S. Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford 978-790-8888 • Center@WuHealing.com WuHealing.com Combining Western medical science with ancient Eastern insights into life force or chi energy, Dr. Wu uses energy healing techniques such as Tong Ren and quantum energy healing. These modalities help patients achieve rapid, safe and natural cure by stimulating the body toward self-healing. See ad, page 23.

FREQUENCY SPECIFIC MICROCURRENT (FSM) ECLECTIC NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL CENTER, LLC

Kathleen M. Riley, ND Wilberto Lugo, ND 48 Christian Ln, Ste 203, Newington 860-665-1254 Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) is a system of treatment using micro-amperage current and the resonance effects of frequencies on tissues and conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health. See ad, page 54.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE TAMARA SACHS, MD

Functional Medicine and Integrative Care LLC 15 Bennitt St, New Milford 860-354-3304 TSachsMD.com 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 has great success with IBS, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Autoimmune problems, Toxicity and more, by creating individualized, realistic and comprehensive Personalized Wellness Plans. She consults in her New Milford, CT office, and also by phone or video using telemedicine.

HEALING ACID REFLUX HEALING ACID REFLUX NATURALLY

Susan Berman, Med, CHHC 860-670-4152 Susan@HealingAcidReflux.com HealingAcidReflux.com I work with health conscious individuals to help heal their acid reflux or GERD in order to avoid further damage to their esophagus and prevent esophageal cancer. Find your unique food and lifestyle triggers. I work with groups or 1:1 through a virtual classroom so you can be anywhere and still take the program.

HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER SEA IN THE SKY, LLC

269 Church St, Ste 3, Hebron 860-530-1552 SeaInTheSkyHealing.com By appointment Experienced practitioners and therapists offering counseling and psychotherapy; Reiki; Celtic Reiki; shamanic healing; sound healing; yoga; massage; acupuncture; spiritual readings; meditation; and a variety of classes and workshops. See ad, page 16.

SHARING THE LIGHT WHOLISTIC CENTER, LLC

395 W Avon Rd, Avon 860-936-0012 Cheryl@SharingTheLightWC.com SharingTheLightWC.com Sharing the LightÂ is your premier healing destination specializing in Traditional Usui Reiki Practitioner certification classes and sessions with Reiki Master Teachers; Crystal Dreaming; singing bowls; tuning forks; tai chi; yoga; reflexology; drum building; psychic readings; and AngelLinks. Visit website to view our calendar of events that includes programs with full-time and part-timeÂ practitioners. See ad, page 60.

HOLISTIC HEALTH LOIS GRASSO AKA MIMI STEVENS

WHOLE EARTH SYNERGY

Lora Hobson 860-484-1182 - LoraHobson@gmail.com Angelic Realm Galleries & Workshops Patricia Spiegel (Spanish/English) 860-559-9425 - PatSp77@yahoo.com Whole Earth Synergy offers live inspired wellness and holistic business workshops. Reclaim your Personal Power programs, resilience toolkit, Angelic Realm and Live Inspired workshops, Angelic gallery readings, community engagement program for holistic businesses and community events.

HOLISTIC STRESS REDUCTION THE ENLIGHTENMENT COUNSELING CENTER LLC

998 Farmington Ave, Ste 207, West Hartford 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford EnlightenmentCenterCT.com EnlightenmentCenterLLC@gmail.com We are experienced psychotherapists and practitioners providing integrative and holistic psychotherapy clinical services, as well as a wellness center offering complementary alternative medical services. We view mental illness as affecting not just the mind but also the body. We are mindful about the importance of external and internal balance.

HOLISTIC & WELLNESS CENTER

Holistic Health Coach, Speaker, Author East Hartford-Glastonbury line 860-796-1480 Lois@LoisGrasso.com LoisGrasso.com

RAYA CLINIC

Eliminate painful symptoms and self-sabotage by transforming your breathing, thinking, and eating patterns into powertools. Experience unconditional acceptance and spiritual connection as together we upgrade your subconscious, using Transformational Breathwork, EFT/Tapping, Anger Clearing, Reverse Therapy and superfoods.

Our 30-year-old Wellness Center consists of a team of doctors combining chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition, food-sensitivity testing, physical therapy, cold-laser, spinal decompression and neuropathy treatments.

200 Queen St, Southington 860-621-2225 RayaClinic.com

HORMONE SUPPORT COLLABORATIVE NATURAL HEALTH PARTNERS 315 East Center St, Manchester 860-533-0179 CTNaturalHealth.com

HYPNOSIS REV. ROD KELLY, BOARD-CERTIFIED HYPNOTIST BRIDGE Healing Arts Center 304 Main St, Farmington 860-216-8671 Rod@RodKelly.net EyeOfTheEagle.org

I am a board certified consulting hypnotist and teach others powerful self-healing skills. I work with clients to help resolve personal and health issues, quickly, easily and permanently using hypnosis and The 5 Steps to Self-Wellness Protocol. Connecting to the Higher-Self is the key to minimize natural reluctance to change. See listing, page 2.

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH REVOLUTION INTEGRATIVE HEALTH

Miriam Schwartz, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC 860-969-3433 RevolutionIntegrativeHealth.com Revolution Integrative Health is comprehensive wellness care, where our patient-clients can choose from functional, natural, and integrative therapies. Miriam Schwartz specializes in hormonal imbalances such as menopause/ PMS/PCOS, adrenal fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, autoimmune disorders, weight loss management, PRF micro needling facials and injections for hair restoration, and intravenous vitamin therapies.

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INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY THE ENLIGHTENMENT COUNSELING CENTER LLC

998 Farmington Ave, Ste 207, West Hartford 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford EnlightenmentCenterCT.com EnlightenmentCenterLLC@gmail.com

MASSAGE & BODYWORK ABUNDANT HEALTH MASSAGE THERAPY & WELLNESS Kristina Mozzicato, LMT (#5956), BCTMB, CLt, RMT 2 Forest Park Dr, Farmington 860-778-0315 Info@AbundantHealthCT.com AbundantHealthCT.com

MEDIUMSHIP KEIKO BROYLES

Willows Healing Path, LLC 860-280-5548 Keiko@KeikoMedium.com KeikoMedium.com

I am a Psychic Spiritual Medium and also a certified Usui Reiki Master and teacher. As a natural psychic and Medium, my sincere We are experienced wish and desire is to promote psychotherapists and healings for people in both the practitioners providing physical and spirit worlds. I am a tested member Swedish Massage Health Massage Therapy & Wellness Abundant integrative and holistic Deep Tissue Massage of Shay Parker’s Best American Psychics. See offers therapeutic massage, A aromatherapy, Face natural, non-invasive psychotherapy clinical Reiki body-contouring treatment that helpslisting, page 2. RaindropToning Technique Massage, the Raindrop Technique and services, as well as a Aromatherapy Massage Facial to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Lypossage,consultation a research-based, body wellness center offering Schedule a complimentary today withnon-invasive Kristina, Certified Lypotherapist. contouring treatment that helps with diminishing complementary alternative medical services. We Kristina E. Mozzicato, LMT, RMT, CLT, BCTMB NATURE SCHOOL the look of cellulite. It also improves| elasticity view mental illness as affecting not just the mind 860-778-0315 | info@abundanthealthct.com CT Licenseand #005956 skin tone around the face, neck and upper arms. but also the body. We are mindful about the 2 Forest Park Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 | www.abundanthealthct.com TWO COYOTES Lypossage cleanses the body of stagnant lymphatic importance of external and internal balance. WILDERNESS SCHOOL fluid (lymphedema) while toning muscles and P.O. Box 711, Monroe firming sagging tissue. See ad, page 11.

INTUITIVE READER

JOURNEY WITH JANET

Janet Weinberg P.O. Box 35, East Longmeadow, MA 413-478-1124 • JWJanet7@hotmail.com JourneyWithJanet.com Janet has been reading for over 15 years. She connects through the heart chakras using tarot cards, intuition and clairognizance (knowing) to guide you on your journey in a loving, gentle way. Individual readings/phone readings/parties.

LYME DISEASE EDUCATION/SUPPORT

DEBBIE KLEINMAN

Enlightening Minds Hypnosis, LLC 2433 Main St, Ste 6, Rocky Hill 860-302-8590 DebbieKleinman@aol.com EnlighteningMindsHypnosis.com Are you struggling with weight, before or after weight loss surgery? Would you like to stop smoking and relieve your stress? Hypnosis and holistic health counseling with me can help. See ad, page 27.

MEDITATION/MINDFULNESS

LYME CONNECTION

400 Main St, Ridgefield Info@LymeConnection.org LymeConnection.org

MYOMWELLNESS

Lyme Connection is an all-volunteer, communitybased taskforce providing support and resources to patients and their families coping with tick-borne disease. See ad, page 7.

LYME RECOVERY LYME RECOVERY CLINIC & DETOX CENTER

Gregg Kirk 528 Post Rd, Darien 203-858-9725 • Gregg.Kirk@gmail.com

The center

was launched in 2017 to help those suffering from Lyme disease and other chronic illnesses heal through all-natural herbal treatments, intensive detox measures, parasite cleanses and energy healing. Only $50 for initial consult.

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Transform from the inside out Coventry Area Deb@MyOMWellness.com MyOMWellness.com Meditation/mindfulness help you focus on the current moment, so you’ll be truly “awake” for all the moments in your life. Be the best “you” you can be for yourself and others. Classes/ workshops: Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, Reiki, Yoga Nidra.

TwoCoyotes.org Facebook.com/TwoCoyotes Instagram.com/TwoCoyotes

Two Coyotes Wilderness School is a nonprofit nature organization dedicated to creating a healthier, more connected future by connecting people to nature, community and their personal empowerment. We offer yearround, wilderness-based mentorship programs, including summer camps, for all ages. Now enrolling for summer camp programs at Holcomb Farm in Granby. See ad, page 8.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE COLLABORATIVE NATURAL HEALTH PARTNERS 315 East Center St, Manchester 860-533-0179 CTNaturalHealth.com

Receive sustainable and natural solutions for health conditions to address the cause of disease, not only the symptoms. We combine science with the wisdom of nature. See ad, back cover.

ECLECTIC NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL CENTER, LLC

Kathleen M. Riley, ND Wilberto Lugo, ND 48 Christian Ln, Ste 203, Newington 860-665-1254 At ENMC, we specialize in providing gentle, effective treatments for acute and chronic illnesses for pediatrics through geriatrics. The doctors here use nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, hydro-therapy, acupuncture, Bowen, and Frequency Specific Microcurrent. Our therapies are effective in treating allergies, digestive issues, muscle aches and pains, tick-borne illnesses, diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions. See ad, page 54.

NICOLE KLUGHERS, ND, PHARMD, MSAC

Vis Wellness Center 1845 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill (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 approach addresses the root cause of symptoms with all-natural solutions such as “Food as Medicine” with individualized nutrition, herbal medicine, nutrient therapies, acupuncture and more. In-depth assessment is often done with detailed testing to evaluate the status of nutrients, hormones, inflammation, food sensitivities, toxins or digestive function.

STACEY MUNRO, ND

Nature’s Helper Medical Clinic 178 Mountain Road, Suffield 860-758-7808 Info@NaturesHelperMedical.com NaturesHelperMedical.com Dr. Stacey Munro, a Naturopathic Physician, specializes in prevention and treatment of chronic health conditions with safe and effective natural treatments. She looks at the whole patient, rather than individual parts and tries to address the root cause. Treatments include: dietary and lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements, herbs, and other natural therapies. Many commercial insurance plans accepted. See ad, page 59.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY/ INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS RADIANT JOURNEY LLC

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this system seems to adequately describe the typical steps a chronic Lyme patient goes through on their road to complete recovery.

Discovery

Patients can get stuck in this stage for months, years and even decades. They know something is wrong with them, but they don’t know exactly what. They go from doctor to doctor and take test after test and still don’t reach an adequate explanation for the wide range of symptoms they’re experiencing. Or worse, misdiagnosis may send them down a treatment rabbit hole with no end solution. When a definitive diagnosis does come through, the patient feels an overwhelming sense of relief that they can now focus on this illness with a treatment that will ultimately bring them to complete recovery. For the chronic Lyme patient, this relief is often short-lived as they begin to experience the challenges of the Treatment phase.

Disillusionment

HEALING CHRONIC LYME DISEASE Patients Navigate These Six Stages

by Gregg Kirk

n 1969, author Elizabeth Kübler-Ross published her book On Death & Dying. In it she presented a now-famous formulation of the stages of grief that all dying people tend to experience as they come to terms with their imminent passing. Since the book’s publishing, her stages-of-grief system has become more popular than her book was, and it is now a part of our modern cultural awareness. The five stages she outlined include denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. It seems that patients with chronic Lyme seem to exhibit similar but different stages of consciousness, experiences and emotions as they move to complete healing. One of the differences in the staging system is that with Lyme, it is possible for a patient to get stuck in a stage and never progress to complete healing. Conversely, in the stages of grief outlined by KüblerRoss, a patient ultimately moves through the system and reaches the final conclusion of death whether they like it or not. No staging system can be entirely comprehensive and each patient with Lyme may experience these stages in a different order than presented here. That said, based on work with many patients,

This stage may come during the Discovery stage or during the Treatment stage. Either way, a chronic Lyme patient will begin to have some of their beliefs about their trusted medical systems, insurance coverage and Western medical doctors’ knowledge overturned. As the chronic Lyme patient begins to experience inconclusive or incorrect diagnoses and treatment protocols that are dangerous and ineffective in curing them, they lose faith in the system that supported them in the past. They find that insurance companies don’t cover alternative treatments at all and barely cover pharmaceutical treatments that often don’t help. Many of their doctors have not been trained in chronic Lyme treatment, so these physicians may become defensive and question whether their patients are sick with a legitimate disease. Family members may begin to believe that the chronic Lyme patient’s illness is all in their head and that the patient is either seeking attention or suffering from depression or mental illness. At this point, the patient who can move from disillusionment through a belief-system shift of self-empowerment (by becoming their own health advocate or even their own physician) is the patient who can move to the next stage.

Treatment

Treatment of chronic Lyme is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Physicians and patients are finding that the treatment combinations that work effectively are customized to the patient and their particular set of symptoms and co-infections. It is important that a patient goes through the Disillusionment phase by realizing that the diagnosis/treatment/cure scenario they experienced in the past with other illness will not be the same straight line with chronic Lyme. Further confusing is the fact that because antibiotics are prescribed and proven effective in treating early-onset Lyme, many physicians prescribe antibiotics-only treatments to their chronic Lyme patients and the patients don’t improve. These patients may experience some early symptom relief, but many cannot tolerate antibiotics alone or find that they need to continue treatment when their symptoms return weeks, months or years later. Most 2019 Natural Living Directory

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physicians agree that antibiotics-only treatment is not a cure for chronic Lyme disease. The more educated ones know that all-natural and herbal remedies can remove the pathogens with a combination of detoxifiers to eliminate toxins from the system. At this point, it can be an important move for a patient to do their own research and find the treatment combinations that work for them.

Anger & Panic

For those stuck in the Disillusionment and/or Treatment stages, overwhelming frustration with lack of healing improvement can bring up combinations of anger, rage and panic. Depending on the patient, they react either externally or internally, and this can then inform whether the patient experiences anger or panic. Patients who react externally are more prone to anger and tend to get frustrated with their family members, doctors and support systems. They flare into rages that alienate them from the very people trying to help them. Further, they can feel unheard or marginalized when they complain of symptoms and don’t receive validation from others. Because these patients tend to suffer from central nervous system irritation brought on by Bartonella and other co-infections, the term “Bartonella Rage” has become well-known in Lyme communities. If a patient reacts internally, they may be prone to fits of panic. It is common for Lyme patients to run out of money and support during the Treatment stage, and these stressors can result in the patient feeling hopeless. When the bottom falls out of a patient’s world like this and they have no energy to continue fighting the illness, suicidal thoughts may occur. It is an unfortunate fact that in the U.S. suicide continues to be the leading cause of death in patients with Lyme. For these reasons, it is important for patients to move beyond this stage. Furthermore, the anger and panic they experience actually worsens symptoms and helps the bacteria and co-infections thrive. Those who have come to terms with their anger and panic find they have more energy reserves to heal. They place their focus on moving on

with their lives vs. feeling the need to prove the injustices they have experienced. To be sure, they have suffered real injustices, but it is exhausting and energy draining to spend your time proving yourself to an unsympathetic audience. Placing focus on happier thoughts, successes and positive pursuits has always proven to be a powerful component in healing, and it is the key to helping patients move on from this stage.

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Acceptance

A patient who has accepted his/her situation is one who is ripe for healing. It doesn’t mean they have resigned themselves to failure or illness. It means they have stopped resisting, and by doing so have stopped the energy cycle of opposing force from the disease. Many alternative healers will tell you the less energy and attention you give to an illness, the less resistance you will get back from it. Another way to let go of resistance during this stage is to stop identifying with the illness; stop calling it “my disease” or “my symptoms”. Stop saying, “I have Lyme” and refer to it in the past: “I had Lyme.” Once negative focus on the illness has dwindled, patients tend to be able to move to the next stage.

Gratitude

If the idea of being grateful for chronic Lyme disease sounds ridiculous or unthinkable, you may not be ready for this stage. Those who have reached recovery openly accept this concept. In fact, it allows them to put the illness completely behind them and understand why it was introduced in their life in the first place. It helps to think of the disease simply as new information being introduced into one’s life. The illness is a doorway or fork in the road that can either take you upward or downward. Instead of reacting negatively, you can accept it gracefully and realize what a gift of experience you have been given. This experience can be like a forest fire that burns away all unnecessary elements in your life, while creating space for new growth. Yes, it burns things you deem valuable, but after those things are gone, you may realize they weren’t as important as you thought. Further, you are forced into new situations and places in your life that can be better than where you were before. You come to a point that whenever a symptom occurs, you lovingly embrace it, thank it for the information, and then ask for it to go with love. After doing this, each symptom passes quickly. The patients who move through this stage always experience some sort of spiritual shift, and this shift usually results in them wanting to help others with the disease. These people are also positive, open-minded, full of gratitude and free of regrets. They are emotionally “debt-free” and actively give thanks for the illness and the knowledge and experience it has given them. Gregg Kirk is a Lyme disease advocate, a former patient, and the current practitioner who runs the Lyme Recovery Clinic in Darien, CT, the Ticked Off Foundation nonprofit patient fund, and the Ticked Off Music Fest benefit concert series. Connect at 203-858-9725 or LymeKnowledge.com. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 50.

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Immune System Response to Lyme Disease by Tonya Pasternak

ur bodies come in contact with harmful bacteria every day— some are more problematic than others. Typically, our immune systems ward off the majority of these microbes without our knowledge. Other times, the infection surpasses our immune system and we may require treatments such as antibiotics to help fight it. Generally speaking, with extra support we can bounce back fairly quickly, even from some of the most serious conditions. However, this isn’t always the case with Lyme disease. People can be treated with antibiotics for years on end with no resolution. What is it about the bacteria that causes Lyme, Borrelia burgdorferi, that sets it apart from other infections? One major distinguishing factor is the way in which our immune system responds to this infection. Borrelia has the ability to trick the immune system, thus preventing an effective killing response. The bacteria redirects an innately in58 Hartford County Edition

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telligent system to create a damaging inflammatory cascade. This inflammation is largely responsible for the numerous symptoms that come along with the disease including joint pain, cognitive decline, fatigue and mood changes. In this way the infection generates a response similar to that of an autoimmune condition. So while the initial issue begins as a simple infection, it often leaves people with an unhealthy immune reaction. Understanding this can help to make sense of why people often do not get better with antibiotics alone. The veracity and uniqueness in which Borrelia attacks our bodies needs to be matched equally aggressively.

Low Dose Immunotherapy (LDI) With Lyme disease, it’s important to treat the terrain as well as the infection, meaning we need to address the environment which supports our capacity to stay well. If we do not reorganize the underlying immune system, the body will continue

to create an inappropriate inflammatory response that perpetuates the disease. One way to reset the immune system is a relatively new treatment called low dose immunotherapy (LDI). LDI involves introducing a small amount of liquid into the body that includes an antigen and an enzyme called beta-glucuronidase. Since this treatment is used for many chronic infections, the antigen used can consist of whatever specific infection we are trying to clear, not just Lyme disease. All of the antigens are nonactive organisms and are used in extremely dilute concentrations so there is no risk of a person becoming infected from the actual treatment. After the remedy is given, the enzyme beta-glucuronidase works by attracting the immune system to the antigen, allowing for a more effective response. Also known as desensitization, this process allows the immune system to pull out of its inflammatory cascade and redirect it toward fighting the infection. Thus, the infection becomes less of an autoimmune-like process and the body is more easily able to keep it at bay. In addition to being highly effective, LDI is also very gentle on the body. It does not disrupt the good bacterial flora the way antibiotics do. People also tend to have fewer adverse reactions than with other Lyme treatments. LDI can be safely used with adults, children and during pregnancy, making it a unique and viable option. LDI is frequently used as a strong tool against Lyme disease and additional tick-borne illness such as those caused by Babesia and Bartonella. It can also be applied to a host of other chronic or recurrent infections such as yeast infection, Epstein-barr virus (EBV) and strep. A branch of low dose immunotherapy is known as low dose allergy therapy (LDA). LDA works similarly, however it is used for allergies and sensitivities rather than microbial infections. This works extremely well for seasonal allergies, food allergies or intolerances, mold sensitivities and chemical sensitivities. Being able to use LDI and LDA treat-

ments simultaneously is useful because sometimes underlying sensitivities can cause Lyme disease to flare. If this isn’t addressed, we may never get to the root cause of the infection. For example, many people with Lyme disease have mold sensitivities. This makes sense due to the similar hyperactive response of the immune system. Under these circumstances, if the mold sensitivity isn’t treated, the immune system will continue to be stimulated, thus flaring the response to the Lyme bacteria. In these situations it is crucial to identify all underlying triggers and address them appropriately. Not all Lyme disease triggers are allergen-related. They can also include stress, lack of sleep, poor diet and weather changes. Each individual is unique and needs to be treated as such. Regardless of the triggers, all areas should be addressed in a comprehensive plan. This typically encompasses balancing hormones, uncovering food intolerances, and helping people find hope and support in whatever areas necessary.

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Natural Health Partners in Manchester will be able to utilize many forms of medicine to create comprehensive plans for Lyme patients. They might use bodywork such as osteopathic manipulation, craniosacral therapy and acupuncture to help with pain management and to release physical and emotional tension. IV therapy is another option which helps support the immune system, enhance energy and aid in detoxification. Antimicrobial agents such as antibiotics, herbal medicine and homeopathy may be used when necessary. Through this integrative approach, people suffering from Lyme disease have a higher likelihood of regaining their health than if we solely focus on addressing the infection. The body is a whole, and treating it as such is crucial for success. Dr. Tonya Pasternak has a family practice in Manchester at Collaborative Natural Health Partners. She is an in-network provider for most insurance companies and is accepting new patients. Connect at 860533-0179 or CTNaturalHealth.com. See ad, back cover.

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Is There a Viral Component to Lyme Disease? by Erik Harris

ne negative aspect of being outside in the spring and fall months is the increased exposure to ticks. In Connecticut, we are unfortunately the motherland for ticks. In fact, the origin of the name Lyme disease comes from the town of Lyme. Lyme disease can be contracted from all ticks, but usually is most common in deer ticks—the really small ones with a red dot on their body. Often when there is a tick bite that is carrying Lyme, a red bullseye can occur around the area of the bite. The person can start to get flu-like symptoms—a headache, sore throat, achy body, fatigue and other symptoms that are common when a pathogen enters the body. Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete, a particular kind of bacterium. Most commonly in the U.S., the spirochete that causes Lyme is Borrelia burgdorferi. Doc-

tors will treat the symptoms of the Borrelia by giving a 28-day course of antibiotics for treatment. Especially if it is caught early, it is said that the prognosis is good and the symptoms will disappear and all is well. But while the bacterial component is treated, the concomitant viral component is often completely ignored. According to the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, ticks can become infected with more than one disease-causing microbe (called co-infection). “The Ixodes ticks that transmit Borrelia burgdorferi often carry and transmit other pathogens, as well,” they caution. “In the U.S., a single tick could make a person sick with any one—or more—of several diseases at the same time. Possible co-infections include Lyme borreliosis, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, Powassan virus, and B. miyamotoi infection.”

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Some of these co-infections are viruses which the antibiotics will not treat. This in part explains why sometimes the antibiotic treatment works. Sometimes the symptoms will go away and the spirochetes will go dormant only to come back months or years later. This typically happens in times of stress or if the immune system becomes compromised. Lyme disease can also be misdiagnosed if there was never a known tick bite or an infection (which happens in the majority of cases), or it could have been a virus like Epstein-Barr creating similar symptoms all along. In the book Medical Medium, Anthony William says that the true cause of Lyme varies in each individual. “People who have different varieties of Epstein-Barr can have Lyme symptoms… it is the same for any number of viruses,” he says. “It is also worth noting that your overall health can play a major role. If two people have the exact same trigger, the one who eats well, exercises regularly and gets enough sleep might not become sufficiently weakened to activate the virus, while the one who takes poor care of themselves might rapidly come down with Lyme symptoms.” To help the body’s ability to fend off viruses, we should take better care of ourselves by eating clean organic food and practicing good self-care. Techniques to support ourselves include massage, yoga, qigong and mindfulness, among others.

Prevention and Support

As the weather is warmer than in the past, ticks, bacteria and viruses are staying alive longer and unfortunately reaching more people. How do we protect ourselves from ticks? When walking out in nature, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants. Stick to paved roads or trails and avoid walking through bushes or fields. Use natural essential oil bug spray before going outside and spray liberally from head to toe. When using medicinal aromatherapy, there are many essences like laurel leaf, geranium, niaouli, marjoram, pennyroyal and others that are useful for tick prevention and treatment. Some herbs and mushrooms can both prevent and treat symptoms of Lyme disease. In the book Healing Lyme, author Stephen Harrod Buhner says, “The three main herbs in the core protocol—Andrographis, Japanese knotweed root (po-

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Reiki Cheryl Case, Sharing the Light Wholistic Center, LLC Reiki sessions and training, Peace Attunements, AngelLink Classes, Buddha Reiki 395 W Avon Rd, Avon SharingtheLightWC.com Cheryl@SharingtheLightWC.com 860-936-0012

supplements to strengthen the immune system that have an antiviral component. Monolaurin, L-lysine and zinc would be considered such additions to the protocol. Since there are so many presentations of Lyme disease, there must also be many different approaches to treating Lyme disease. Everyone is different, so no one thing works for everyone. Fortunately, there are many alternative medicine solutions to Lyme disease that can help the tens of thousands of people who are suffering. It is up to each one of us to make informed decisions regarding our health and, using both al-

lopathic and less conventional options, we can take our healing into our own hands. Erik Harris, founder of Chi for Healing, is a holistic healing practitioner who holds professional certifications as a Qi Gong Instructor, Chinese Herbalist, Asian Body Therapist, Medicinal Aromatherapist, Auriculo-Therapist, Reiki Therapist and Tong Ren Therapist. He also offers cupping therapy, guasha, moxibustion, crystal therapy, meditation, EFT and sound healing. Connect at 860-593-8397, Erik@ChiForHealing.com or ChiForHealing.com. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 48.

The Holistic Chamber of Commerce is an international organization focused on supporting holistic, complementary, alternative and sustainable professionals, practitioners and businesses in Connecticut.

Crystal Dreaming/Healing K.T. ‘Suli’ Sullivan Release traumas, fears, blockages & negative energies with Crystal Dreaming™ Sharing the Light Wholistic Center, LLC 395 W. Avon Rd, Avon SharingtheLightWC.com 860-936-0012

Naturopathic Physician Dr. Ann Aresco Founder, ProNatural Physicians Group, Berlin Naturopathic Doctor Specializing in Chronic Conditions pronaturalphysicians@comcast.net pronaturalphysicians.com 860-829-0707

Drum Building Ed Hare, Fast Eddie Drums Purchase a pre-made drum at Sharing The Light in Avon or sign up to build your own drum. Classes held monthly & by private appointment. sharingthelightwc.com 860-936-0012

Organic Hair Salon Studio 3 Salon A full-service, exclusively organic hair salon. Discover a healthier way to have beautiful hair! 350 Silas Deane Hwy, Ste 201 Wethersﬁeld Studio3-Salon.com 860-518-4674

Three Connecticut Chapters AVON President, Cheryl Case Contact Cheryl at 860-936-0012 Avon@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Avon

HAMDEN President, Lilian Martinez Contact Lilian at 203-808-1124 Hamden@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Hamden

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one or more pathogens, including tick-borne Babesia, Bartonella and Lyme, as well as Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Even with many research studies over decades that demonstrate a causal link between infectious disease and mental health, the average person sees between five and seven doctors before a diagnosis of Lyme disease.

Lyme’s Effect on the Brain

s it possible that a tiny little tick could assault the brain and body and cause lingering mental health issues in its wake? Yes. But even with decades of research that demonstrates a causal link between infectious disease and psychiatric issues, our healthcare system still isn’t appropriately identifying and treating those afflicted with Lyme disease. The real question is: why are we missing these individuals? It isn’t an easy answer. Ultimately the complexity of how the disease impacts the brain and body and how uniquely the symptoms can present is a major factor, as some show symptoms right away and others not until months or years later. A lack of definitive diagnostics is another factor in accurate identification. Lastly, a lack of acceptance of the disease and not enough Lymeliterate medical and mental health professionals is a hurdle in both diagnosis and treatment.

When Lyme disease affects the brain, it is frequently referred to as Lyme neuroborreliosis or Lyme encephalopathy. Neuroborreliosis is an infection within the brain that can mimic virtually any type of encephalopathy or psychiatric disorder and is often compared to neurosyphilis. Both are caused by spirochetes, are multi-systemic and can affect a patient neurologically, producing cognitive dysfunction (memory, word finding, attention problems) and organic psychiatric illness (anxiety, depression, OCD). The causative agent of Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, is a highly neurotropic organism that not only can produce neurologic disease, but also can exist dormant within the central nervous system (CNS) for long periods—even months or years. It is an evolved pathogen that uses several strategies to survive in both human and animal hosts, including using a screw-like mechanism that allows the bacteria to embed in the cell’s membrane. There are multiple ways in which Lyme disease affects the brain and body and produces changes in the CNS that leads to mental health issues. The Lyme spirochete can burrow into the brain and nervous system, causing damage within the brain that leads to long-term issues. It causes brain swelling or inflammation that leads to psychiatric issues, causes immune reactions to the bacteria and impacts the endocrine system and hormones. Lyme can impact any area of the brain, including the emotional center of the brain: the limbic system. The bacteria in Lyme releases toxins in the brain and body, and these exotoxins are continuously released as waste material that may cause symptoms.

Research on Lyme Disease and Mental Health

Why is Lyme Disease Hard to Identify?

Missing Links? Connect the Dots Between Lyme and Mental Health by Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Since the early 1990s, research has demonstrated a clear link between psychiatric conditions and Lyme disease, and continues to signify a connection. In 2002, Tomáš Hájek, MD and colleagues found that 33 percent of screened psychiatric patients showed signs of an infection with the Lyme spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi. Many mental health issues have been linked to tick-borne bacteria, including: depression, mood lability, bipolar disorder, irritability, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention and executive functioning problems, memory issues, word-finding difficulties and even psychosis. A 2018 study by Shreya Doshi, MA and colleagues found that in patients with post-treatment Lyme symptoms, they had depression symptoms 8 to 45 percent of the time, and suicidal ideation was reported by 19.8 percent of these patients. In 2017, Dr. Rosalie Greenberg’s study found that 89 percent of participants diagnosed with Pediatric Bipolar Disorder tested positive to 62 Hartford County Edition

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Lyme disease is known as the great imitator because its symptoms mimic and overlap with so many other diseases that it can be hard to diagnose. It is a multi-systemic illness that can affect the CNS, causing a wide array of neurologic and psychiatric symptoms. In 1994, Fallon and Nields noted up to 40 percent of patients with Lyme disease develop neurologic involvement of either the peripheral or central nervous system. Most people don’t realize that there are three stages of Lyme disease: early with dermatological symptoms, disseminated and late stage. Late stage Lyme is when there is a dissemination of the bacteria to the CNS, which can occur within as little as two weeks. Lyme disease may lie dormant for months to years before symptoms of late infection emerge when something (head injury, toxins, EMF) causes the bacteria to cross the blood-brain barrier into the brain. Patients with late-stage Lyme disease present with a variety of neurological and psychiatric problems, ranging from mild to

severe, which makes it very hard to connect to infectious disease. Most patients have no recollection of tick bite or falsely believe that a tick has to be engorged to carry bacteria and parasites that can be transmitted. Moreover, they are often told that their prior Lyme disease was “cured” and can’t be related to their current symptoms. These problems delay treatment and make it more likely to have late stage Lyme with a neurocognitive or neuropsychiatric impact.

Common Features of Psychiatric Issues Due to Lyme

Since tick-borne bacteria affects the CNS as noted previously, a multitude of symptoms can present. Afflicted individuals can show symptoms immediately or months later and can show a combination of physical, cognitive or psychiatric issues. Common symptoms of tick-borne disease include: chronic fatigue, sleep problems, brain fog, cognitive and memory impairments, slowed cognitive processing, attention or executive functioning

deficits, depression or mood dysregulation, anxiety, OCD, sensory sensitivity, irritability, anger and headaches. It is important to note that one can have a pre-existing condition prior to Lyme disease that can exacerbate with infectious disease, which further complicates proper diagnosis and treatment. Lyme and tick-borne disease is co-morbid with ADHD, autism, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety disorder, pain and migraines, and can be a source of Pediatric Acuteonset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS).

What Should You Do?

If you or your child has a history of unexplained medical and mental health symptoms or haven’t gotten better with traditional therapies and psychotherapy, consider that infectious disease might be the source of your mental health issue. It is important to note that infectious disease takes many forms and that one may have a single illness, but it is more likely that one is affected by more than one infection, including strep,

virus, other bacteria or environmental contaminants such as mold. The first step is to find a Lyme-literate medical or mental health professional for proper diagnosis and treatment. The best way to do that is to seek a referral from a trusted friend or from Lyme organizations at the regional or national level, such as ILADS, your state Lyme organization or PANDAS.org. As many a patient who has taken this path can attest, you waste your time and may cause further damage to your health by going to an untrained professional. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is an integrative psychologist, certified neurofeedback practitioner and director of wellness centers in Ridgefield and Newtown. She is a member of ILADS and is a co-author of Brain Under Attack: A Resource Guide for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis for the nonprofit organization Epidemic Answers. Connect at 203-438-4848, Info@DrRoseann.com or DrRoseann.com.

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Pet First Aid Kits

Feature: Personal Empowerment Plus: Mysticism and Medicine

Building One May Save Your Companion

Traditional Chinese JUNE Feature: Medicine Plus: Holistic Vision and Dentistry

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Feature: Urban and Suburban Agriculture Plus: Natural Beauty

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Feature: Autism Spectrum Plus: Healthy Relationships

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Sound, Music, SEPT Features: Yoga and Dance Therapies Plus: Vibrant at Any Age

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ccording to the American Animal Hospital Association, 25 percent more pets could have been saved from an accident if only one pet first aid technique was applied prior to veterinary treatment. A home pet first aid kit is vital to that end, but it turns out that many homes with pets don’t have one prepared. A suggested list includes: • Activated charcoal to absorb ingested poisons. However, any item intended to counteract poisoning should not be used unless directed by a veterinarian. Protocols vary and what will help in one instance can cause harm in another. • Antibiotic cream for wounds. Don’t use triple antibiotic if you have cats. While it is rare, the combination of the three ingredients may cause a fatal reaction in some cats. In addition, avoid any products with essential oils with cats as they cannot metabolize most oils. • Antihistamine and safety pin for minor allergic reactions. Specifically look for diphenhydramine gels with a liquid center. The safety pin is used to puncture the gel cap and squirt the liquid directly onto the tongue of the pet. This is the fastest way for an anaphylactic pet to absorb the antihis-

tamine. Consult a veterinarian for proper dosing. Antihistamines cannot be safely used with all pets as it may interfere with other medications or medical conditions. • Apps for smart phones. A recommended one is the ASPCA’s Pet Poison app. It’s free and will dial the number for the Pet Poison Hotline. As minutes matter in a poisoning situation, this is invaluable if you cannot reach a local veterinarian for instructions. The second is a veterinarian locator. This is useful if you are on vacation with your pet and need to find the closest veterinarian. • Baking soda to absorb topical poisons or chemicals. • Bandanas as they can replace triangular bandages. They can also serve as slings to take the weight off an injured limb. • Eyewash serves double duty. It can be used to flush out both eyes and wounds. • Gauze comes in three varieties: gauze roll, gauze pads and nonstick gauze pads. The gauze roll is wider and is good for larger wounds. The nonstick gauze is more expensive, but should be used on top of the wound; then place the cheaper gauze on top of it. Nonstick gauze will not remove the scab when it is time to replace the bandaging.

• Honey packets for hypoglycemic pets. Use this only under advice of veterinarian.

terpart, which is the exact same thing, is a fraction of the cost.

• Hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting in a dog. As this is used for poisoning, consult a veterinarian first. Dosage will vary. Vomiting is not automatic for poisoning. If the ingested substance is caustic, it will burn the throat on its way out. You cannot use hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting in cats. Cats cannot metabolize hydrogen peroxide.

• Wound cleanser. You have several options in this case. The first is sterile saline solution, also known as eyewash. The second is a chlorohexidine-based cleanser, which is easy to find. Most stores that sell first aid items will carry it. Do not use hydrogen peroxide as it degrades surrounding tissue and cats cannot metabolize it. Do not use alcohol as it stings. Do not use sterile, tap or bottled water; it disrupts the salt balance of the cells and slows healing.

• Liquid bandage. It is an asset if you know how to use it properly. Used incorrectly, it can damage surrounding tissue, as well as trap bacteria in the wound. Your veterinarian can instruct you in proper usage. Do not use superglue. It is not manufactured for medical use and, as such, the manufacturer can change ingredients and formulation without consideration for safety on wounds. • Muzzles are a must. If you need to use your pet first aid kit, this pet is likely in pain. Any pet in pain is a bite risk, even one you know well.

Many of these items have expiration dates and should be checked periodically. When wounds are treated quickly, they heal faster with less pain. Your pet will thank you for that. Mary Oquendo is a Reiki Master, advanced crystal master and certified master tech pet first aid instructor. She is the owner of Pawsitive Education. Connect at PawsitiveEd.com.

• Plastic baggies to collect a vomit or fecal sample. This may be necessary if the pet has been poisoned and you are unsure of what was ingested. When not in use, it can store smaller items for easy accessibility.

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WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 Evolutionary Mystic Meditation Experience – 7-9pm. During this Evolutionary Mystic Meditation event, you will experience the embodied presence of your own “Evolutionary Mystic”. Free. Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-307-0232. Jacqueline@JacquelineMKane.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 24 Movement Tai Chi Sword Form – 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 and 4/27. 10-11am. With Cynthia. If you have some experience with the 24 Yang style form, then you will be able to learn this graceful elementary Sword form easily; it will take you to the next level of Tai Chi. $98/6-class package; $20/drop-in. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012. Holistic Fair in Southington – 11am-4pm. 45+ readers and vendors, plus free raffles. $5 p/p requested donation to benefit the Southington Food Pantry and Dog Pound. The Wellness Center, 72 Center St, Southington. 860-989-0033 or YourHolisticEvents@gmail.com. Let Your Light Shine Classes: I Love Me – 4/6, 4/13, 4/20; 3-5pm. 4/6: First class to bring you back to balance. Interactive and you must register to get all the information you need before class begins. Everyone who attends is asked to hold all class members in a sacred circle of confidentiality. $25/each class; $59/full series. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012.

• Rubber gloves to protect you from any zoonotic, and also to collect vomit or fecal samples. • Sanitary napkins to absorb blood.

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• Styptic powder for use on nails only. It stings and this pet is already in pain. In addition, styptic powder is not sterile; you may introduce bacteria into the wound. There are newer products on the market that function as a styptic powder and can be used for wounds as well. • Tea bags contain tannic acid and are effective in stopping bleeding. While sugar is effective, it is not recommended because the pet may be diabetic or pre-diabetic. • Vet wrap keeps the wound secure and dry. It is also expensive. The human coun-

BENEFIT HOLISTIC FAIR Vendors: Readers, HGH Gel, Aura Photos, Health Resources, BEMER Therapy, Naturopath, Therapist, Home Services, Healing Modalities, Local Art, Jewelry, Chiropractor, Essential Oils, Clothing, Home cleaning, Natural and Personal Care Products, Natural Supplements, Crystals, Skincare, Reflexology and more! Free raffles.

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calendar of events Be In Wellness Presented by Audrey Carlson – 6-8pm. With Audrey Carlson, founder and facilitator of the Hartford Happiness Club. Can there be happiness and peace in the aftermath of tragedy? $15. Wu Healing Center, 45 South Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford. WuHealing.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7 Two-hour Energy Healing Class – 2-4pm. With Sharon Farber. Grounding, preparing, posture, hand placement, balancing chakras and more. Lecture and hands-on. No experience needed. $29. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. DragonflyHealingArts.net. Ajali Drumming Instructional Workshop – 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28; 4-5pm. Having AJALI, a performing folk group comprised of master artists from Trinidad, as the instructors for the program, provides an authentic cultural experience for participants. $100/four sessions; $30/drop-in. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 The Graduate Institute Information Sessions – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about our course offerings and off campus locations throughout CT. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Register at: Learn.edu.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 Mid-day Centering Prayer – 12:15-12:45pm. Center in the Divine by letting go through the mystical Christian practice of centering prayer. Grounding introduction followed by quiet time

markyourcalendar LEVEL 1 - MARCONICS ‘NO-TOUCH’ PRACTITIONER TRAINING Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 9:30am-5pm • 10am-5pm Whether you choose to become a healer, or simply use the full spectrum of Marconics Higher Light Frequencies to further your own personal Spiritual growth - you will be forever transformed. You can also schedule an appointment to have your own personal upgrade - the Marconic ‘Quantum Recalibration’ to be completed during the event weekend. A certification is available for successful completion of the two-day class. Class Fee - $450 ($150 deposit). Recalibration - $333. Essential Healing Arts, 27 Siemon Company Dr, Watertown Call 203-533-9633 for more information. Register at Marconics.com

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of releasing, with optional spoken prayer. Free. First Church of East Hartford, 837 Mail St, East Hartford. 860-528-3133.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 Beauty from the Inside Out – 6:30-8:30pm. At Cahoots Salon in Avon. A presentation on the health benefits of living and eating according to the season and your body’s rhythm. $25 donation to benefit Healing Meals. For more information, call or visit Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Invasive Plant Program – 9am. Join Andy as he identifies the various invasive plants. Methods to control them and recommended native plants will be discussed. $5/CAS members; $10/nonmembers. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org. Spring Cleaning: Trail Wood Work Day – 9am. Come on out to help “spruce up” Trail Wood. Bring work gloves/rakes, etc. Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org/ Trail-Wood-Home. Foundations of Reclaiming your Personal Power Series – 9am-12:30pm. A mind, body, spirit approach to creating the life you want. Learn the core skills to rediscovering you. Register online. Bring a journal. $40. 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. 860484-1182. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com. Let Your Light Shine Classes: Anger and Forgiveness – 4/6, 4/13, 4/20; 3-5pm. 4/13: Second class to acknowledge it and deal with it once and for all. Everyone who attends is asked to hold all class members in a sacred circle of confidentiality. $25/each class; $59/full series. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14 One-day Beginner Mediumship Class – 10am4pm. With Sharon Farber. Learn what mediumship is and how to do it. No experience needed. Lecture and exercises. Fourteen students max. $95. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. 860-989-2358. DragonflyHealingArts.net.

markyourcalendar BEAUTY FROM THE INSIDE OUT Friday, April 12 • 6:30-8:30pm Presentation on the many benefits of living and eating according to the season and your body’s rhythm. Seasonal hors d’oeurvres and drinks will be served. Door prizes include: Hydrating Color Glaze and Style at Cahoots Salon, Initial Ayurveda Consultation with Margaret Durbas at Journey of Yoga, and much more! All proceeds will be donated to Healing with Meals (100% organic meals served to those struggling with a health crisis). Cahoots Salon, 51 East Main St, Avon 860-676-8822

Acoustic Yoga and Tea at TriCity Massage and Wellness – 5-6:30pm. With Danielle Newton. For all levels. Vinyasa Flow accompanied by the acoustic sounds and vocals of local musician Brett Giglio. $30. 220 Hartford Tnpke, Vernon. 860-5120433. Tri-CityMassage.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Angelic Realm Gallery – 6-8 pm. Join this group of fun people and receive a personal reading from your angels. $30. Register online. 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. 860-559-9435. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 Astrology Lecture by Arlene DeAngelus: Astrological Fung Shui – 7-9:30pm. Arlene will discuss the mapping system astrology uses to produce Local Space lines that radiate from your home out into the world that trigger feelings and experiences. Presented by Astrological Society of Connecticut. $10/non-members. Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main St, Wethersfield. MYASC.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Spiritual Saturday: Readings, Reiki or Massage – 10am-1pm. Come get a 20-minute reading, Reiki or chair massage, or all three. Call to schedule. $20. The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, Tolland. 860-756-6391. Let Your Light Shine Classes: Gratitude and Sharing the Light/Love – 4/6, 4/13, 4/20; 3-5pm. 4/20: Final class to encourage you to not only let your light shine, but show others how to do it too. Everyone who attends is asked to hold all class members in a sacred circle of confidentiality. $25/each class; $59/full series. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012.

MONDAY, APRIL 22 Community Wellness Meditation/Wisdom Circle – Come join us in bringing collective energy to heal the Earth and Humanity. Wisdom Circle of conversation to follow. $5/10 donation. Register online. 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. 860-484-1182. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23 The Graduate Institute Information Sessions – 6:30-7:30pm. Learn about our course offerings and off campus locations throughout CT. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Register at: Learn.edu. Intuitive Development Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. Come explore your gifts. Learn to trust your intuition and give messages. These circles will leave you feeling more aware and confident in your ability to give messages to others. $20. The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, Tolland. 860-756-6391.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Virginia Rail Bird Walk – 6pm. Listen and search for Virginia Rail, as well as other bird species such as the Common Snipe and Vesper Sparrow. $5/CAS members; $10/non-members. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org.

Sisterhood and Spirit – 7-9pm. Come connect with like-minded ladies, looking for connection to community, self and spirit. $20. The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, Tolland. 860-756-6391.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Mindset, Reset, Learn How Your Mind and Body are Actually Helping Make Choices for You – 9am-12:30pm. Gain skills and tools to interrupt, reframe and reset your unconscious thoughts of self-sabotaging emotions, behaviors, self-limiting beliefs, fears and self-doubt. $40. Register online. 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com. Longevity Breathing Qigong – 9:30-11:30am. Whole-body breathing that relieves stress, benefits health and develops consciousness. Physical and energetic practices essential for meditation. Don Myers, Certified Instructor, Bruce Frantzis Energy Arts. $40. Universalist Church, 433 Fern St, West Hartford. GreatPondTaiChi.com. Hammonasset Beach Earth Day 2019 Celebration – 10am-3pm. A Celebration of Earth Day 2019 and the arrival of spring, sponsored by the Friends of Hammonasset with fun events for the whole family. Free admission. Meigs Point Nature Center, Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison. 203-245-8743. MeigsPointNatureCenter.org. Family Constellations with Wayne Cina – 11:45am-3:30pm. Gain new perspective of family dynamics and childhood or adult trauma. Experience awareness and healing like never before. $40. The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, Tolland. 860-756-6391. Dragon & Tiger Medical Qigong – 12:453:45pm. Gentle movements that activate and balance all the major acupuncture meridians. Performed standing, sitting or lying down. Don Myers, Certified Instructor, Bruce Frantzis Energy Arts. $60. Universalist Church, 433 Fern St, West Hartford. GreatPondTaiChi.com. CBD Yoga – 3-4:30pm. With Sean Lanning. Funky Flow yoga session, enhanced with topical CBD. We will apply topical CBD oils before and during the yoga class. Each participant will receive free samples of Blue Ridge Hemp products. Registration is recommended for this class, as space is limited and the class fills quickly. $20. 220 Hartford Tnpke, Vernon. 860-512-0433. Tri-CityMassage.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Beginners Bird Walk – 8am. If you’re new to bird watching, this is a good weekend to start. Some of the colorful spring birds will be back. $5/CAS members; $10/non-members. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org. Using Your Angels Oracle Cards – 12:303:30pm. $30. Learning to use your intuition, understand and use your Angelic Oracle cards to receive messages from your angelic guides. Please bring your own Angelic Oracle card deck. Register online. 660 Prospect Ave, Hartford. 860-559-9425. EnlightenmentCenterCT.com.

Spring Poetry Walk – 2pm. Join Hampton resident John Wertam, a Trail Wood and poetry enthusiast to experience nature and read poetry that tries to capture our love of the outdoors. Bring a copy of your favorite poem to share. Free/CAS members; $5/non-members. Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon. org/Trail-Wood-Home.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 Free To Be You Workshop – 10am-12pm. This workshop is for moms who are living with emotional and physical pain. Start your journey to uncover the reasons why you are living with exhaustion and physical pain. $25 (bring a friend for free). Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Ste 208, Farmington. 860-307-0232. Jacqueline@ JacquelineMKane.com. Mediumship Development Class – 5/4-5/5; 10am5pm. With Sharon Farber. For beginners and students seeking a solid foundation or eager to strengthen their skills. Fourteen students max. $185. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. 860-9892358. DragonflyHealingArts.net.

markyourcalendar BE PART OF THE CHANGE: A MORNING ADVENTURE AT THE FARM Saturday, April 20 • 10am-12pm Learn what a day at The Institute Of Sustainable Nutrition is like as we take you through a mini session at the farm. We will make a delicious tea to sip, go on a weed walk to learn some of our local weeds and super foods, make something in kitchen medicine, see what is happening with the bees and in the garden and taste something delicious from the kitchen. Our new class begins in September, come be part of the change! Holcomb Farm 113 Simsbury Rd • West Granby Free RSVP at 860-764-9070 or email Joan@TIOSN.com

markyourcalendar markyourcalendar PASSPORT TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO Sunday, May 5 • 10am-5pm Learn and gain inspiration from exhibitors and speakers at this event to promote healthy living. 75 Exhibitors and Speakers, Free Raffles all day! Free closing sound healing ceremony on the patio. Advance Expo tickets are $5 per person. $7 per person at the door. Children under 5 free. Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton 42 Century Dr, Bristol To register to attend/donate/speak/exhibit or obtain detailed information on the expo: YourHolisticEvents.com/fairs

markyourcalendar QI REVOLUTION Experience More Energy! Reverse Disease with Food! Saturday, April 13 through Monday, April 15 3-Days Amazing Qigong Healing for $199 Learn powerful Qigong exercises, breathing techniques, strength training and a proven system of food-healing. Amber Room Colonnade • Danbury QiRevolution.com • 800-298-8970

SPRING INTO HEALING: Chinese Medicine and Wild Foraging for Renewal of the Body and Mind April 26 • 4pm to April 28 • 2pm Join us at the serene Still Waters Pond for a weekend of Qi Gong, yoga, an intro to Chinese Medicine, guided foraging, drumming, bonfires, organic meals, and more! $697 Still Waters Retreat Center, Voluntown, CT Yasemin@EvrenEvents.com Facebook.com/EvrenEvents

markyourcalendar HOLISTIC FAIR CHARITY SEVENT April 6 • 11am-4pm Over 25 vendors for health and wellness products and services. Lectures every 30 minutes; authors and booksignings at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. FREE nutritional dermatology evaluations with Dr. Debra. Chair massage/Reiki services. Free refreshments. $5 donation at the door benefits local food pantry and animal rescue The Wellness Center 72 Center St, Southington TheWellnessCenterCT.com 2019 Natural Living Directory

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sunday Bhakti Yoga and Japa Meditation – 8:30-10am. Donations gratefully accepted. Bhakti Center CT, 750 R Main, Willimantic. 860-593-5002. Qi & Tea – 10am-12pm. First and third Sunday. Qigong is much more beneficial when practiced in groups. Our mission is to create the qi community and give people from all places an opportunity to learn and share this ancient healing art form. $20/ drop-in. Registration required. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860-558-6146. Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy – 10-12pm. Second and fourth Saturday. Chinese calligraphy has 5,000 years of history. It’s one of the most beautiful ancient art forms that has lasted to this day. It’s also known as one of best methods to calm one’s heart and release stress. $20/drop-in. Registration required. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860-558-6146. Create Financial Freedom with Healthy Products – 4-5pm. Learn how to build a business and create financial freedom for you by distributing natural Aloe Vera nutritional supplements to help others be healthy. Free. Bristol (call for address). RSVP: 860-372-8171. Qigong - All Levels – 5:30-6:30pm. Deep breathing and flowing movements derived from ancient Chinese healing exercises for increased balance, flexibility, muscle and bone strength, immune function, decreased pain and stiffness. $17 drop-in. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Kids Yoga – 4-5pm for ages 4-8. These 45 minute classes will give your little yogi a taste of all that yoga has to offer… fitness, fun, self-soothing, relaxation and more. $12/drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. Yin Deep Stretch – 5:15-6:30pm. Yin Yoga works on the connective tissues of the body by gently stretching in a steady, quiet manner. This class is appropriate for all levels. $18/drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

monday Morning Flow – 6-7am. Start your day with an all levels class that emphasizes the powerful connection between breath and movement while building strength and balance. $18/drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. Complete Strength Class – 9:30-10:30am. Total Strength classes are the #1 priority to burn calories and build lean muscle to boost your metabolism for the long-term. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293. Gentle Yoga for 50-Plus – 9:30am. With Art Rodia, yoga instructor. Created for people 50+ who need a gentle approach to yoga, these classes include breathing, relaxation and restorative pos-

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tures. These simple yoga stretches reduce aches and pains and are specifically for the older or extra cautious body. Register online. $10. New Morning Market, 129 Main St North, Woodbury. NewMorn.com. Kundalini Yoga – 9:30-11am. Free. Windham Recovery Community Center, 713 Main St, Willimantic. 860-423-7088 or 860-423-9843 for more info. Open Play! For Ages 10 Months to 5 Years – 1011:15am. Join open play in our creative arts studio. Non-instructional play will include gross motor equipment like tunnels and balance beams, dress up and art projects. Donation of canned good. Imagine Studio, 97 South St, West Hartford. ImagineStudioCT.com. Gentle + Restorative Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing. Great for any experience level. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Boutique Yoga Therapy, Kundalini and Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. With Leesa Sklover Ph,D, LPC, C-IAYT. By reservation: text 917-860-0488 by 4:30pmam. $18. Short Beach Union Church, 14 Pentacost St, Branford. DrSklover@gmail.com. Meditate Through the Madness – 6pm. Hosted by Torin Lee. Learn to manage the stress of life through mediation. $10. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. To register: 860-467-6518. Meditation Mondays – 7-8pm. First Monday. Meditation for all. Beginners and drop-ins welcome. Begin each week with a meditation practice to quiet your mind and let go of all that does not serve. Facilitated by Melanie VanOstrand. $10. Sea in the Sky Healing and Wellness Center, Hebron. 860530-1552. SeaInTheSkyHealing.com. Tong Ren Healing Class – 7-8pm. Dr. Ming Wu leads this class focusing on internally healing the body’s energy system by using the collective unconscious. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888.

markyourcalendar 13TH OCTAVE LAHOCHI PRACTITIONER TRAINING With Eilis Philpott Thursday to Sunday, June 20-23 Eilis is one of two teachers approved by Linda Dillon and the Council of Love to teach the 13th Octave LaHoChi. Hidden Gem on Main 33 N. Main St, Suite F, Wallingford $555 investment $100 deposit required to register Payment plans available Book early; these trainings always sell out! Visit website for more details or to register. Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com AcademyforSoulHealing.com

Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath. Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

tuesday Chair Massage – Treat yourself to a relaxing break. You decide how long. $1/minute. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment: 860-467-6518. Express Vinyasa Yoga – 6-7am. Touches on all the essentials of the core standing, balancing, and seated postures. Build strength, heat and focus moving through sun salutations linked with breath and clarity. Some yoga experience recommended. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Tai Chi and Qigong – 11am-12:15pm. Experience the proven benefits of Wu Style Tai Chi and Taoist Neigong practices for health and meditation. Don Myers, Certified Instructor, Bruce Frantzis Energy Arts. $15/class. Universalist Church, 433 Fern St, West Hartford. GreatPondTaiChi.com. Tai Chi for Kids (Ages 6-12) – 4-4:45pm. Learning the Chinese art of Tai Chi is a great way for children to relax, have fun and strengthen body and mind. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888. Ayurveda 101 – 5-6pm. 8-week series. Register online at ScheduleBliss.com/BhaktiCenterCT. $108. Bhakti Center CT. 750 Rear Main St, Willimantic. BhaktiCenterCT@gmail.com. Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6pm. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-4042578. BridgeHAC.com. Ayurveda 102 – 6-7pm. 8-week series. Register online at ScheduleBliss.com/BhaktiCenterCT. $108. Bhakti Center CT. 750 Rear Main St, Willimantic. BhaktiCenterCT@gmail.com. Tai Chi with Dr. Ming Wu – 6-7pm. Learn from a Tai Chi master who has studied the art of Tai Chi for more than 40 years. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888.

markyourcalendar HOLISTIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays • 6:30-8pm Do you offer a healing modality or service which will aid those in recovery from cancer? If so, please attend and work with us to build CT’s first holistic cancer support group. BRIDGE Healing Arts Center 304 Main St, Farmington For more information, call Rod Kelly at 860-216-8671 or email Rod@EyeOftheEagle.org

Reiki Share – 6-8:30pm. 3rd Tuesday each month. Certified Reiki practitioners of all lineages and levels welcome. This is a time to come together with other practitioners as a community, give/receive Reiki. $10. 47 Upson St, 2nd Fl, Bristol. 860-302-1609. Monthly Information Sessions at The Graduate Institute – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for an info session every 2nd Tuesday of the month at The Graduate Institute. Please contact us to let us know that you’ll be attending. The Graduate Institute, 171 Amity Rd, Bethany. Call 203-874-4252. Holistic Cancer Support Group – 6:30-8pm. Do you offer a healing modality or service which will aid those in recovery from cancer? If so, please attend and work with us to build CT’s first holistic cancer support group. BRIDGE Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. Call Rod Kelly, 860-216-8671 or email Rod@EyeOftheEagle.org. Soul Circle: A Meditation and Journey Group – 6:30-8pm. First Tuesday. Join us for an evening of meditation, journeying, drumming and healing. Explore power animals and spirit guides, healing light meditations, nature spirit allies and more. Facilitated by Melanie VanOstrand. At Sea in the Sky Healing and Wellness Center, Hebron. $20. 860-530-1552. SeaInTheSkyHealing.com. Free Spirit Dance – 7:15-8:30pm. A non-judgmental community gathering to explore our unscripted authentic movement as a heart opening meditation amidst a blend of world music. No experience necessary. All Welcome. Donation based. Luna & Lotus, 50 Depot St, Collinsville. 860-803-9947. Turbo Kick Boxing with Mary – 7:15-8:15pm. Extreme aerobic workout is fun and will get you in shape. Great music. Tuesdays are for beginners and Thursdays are advanced classes. $5. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-883-9664. Meditation as a Way of Living with Tom Dest – 7:30-8:45pm. Promoting access to intention from deep inside and heart to heart communication - soft live music. Contemplation on our eternal nature and keys to peace. $15. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 413822-8486.

wednesday Morning Flow – 6-7am. Start your day with an all levels class that emphasizes the powerful connection between breath and movement while building strength and balance. $18/drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. Coffee with Coach – 7am. Early morning session facilitated by Torin Lee, Life Coach. Learn ways to handle stress, navigate change and make each day count. $10. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. To register: 860-467-6518. Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Gently held postures for joint health and nurturing. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642.

Metabolic ZT – 4:30-5:30pm. Our version of a cardio workout. Monitored by individual heart rate, burn calories, get your metabolism revving, and give you the cardiovascular benefits you are looking for. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293. Weight Loss Meetings – 5:30-6:15pm. Second and fourth Wednesdays. Join Dr. Stacey Munro for an informational meeting about effective food-based weight loss and body composition change programs. We will go over program basics, cost and answer questions. All welcome. Please RSVP: 860-758-7808. Nature’s Helper Medical Clinic, 178 Mountain Rd, Suffield. Qigong – 6pm. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-404-2578. BridgeHAC.com. LivFree All Levels Yoga – 6-7pm. With Tracey. Recharge your batteries midweek in this energetic, then relaxing yoga class. Walk-ins welcome. $10. TriCity Massage and Wellness, 220 Hartford Tpke, Vernon. Tri-CityMassage.com. All Levels Vinyasa – 6-7:15pm. Yoga is quite simply a moving meditation. Vinyasa is a flowing yoga that connects breath with movement to flow from one pose to the next. $15/class. The Water Lily Holistic Empowerment Center, 129 Tolland Stage Rd, Tolland. 860-756-6391. Epiphany – 6-8:30pm. Second Wednesday. Experience craniosacral therapy, reflexology, Reiki, acupuncture and more. Call for your 30-minute appt during “epiphany”.$20-$40/suggested. 101 River Rd, Canton. 860-693-8040. Wisdom Wednesday – 7-9pm. New weekly group will explore a wide range of ideas, through a variety of formats, but the emphasis for each is on discussion and conversation. You can join us any Wednesday to share your stories and to hear about the experiences of others. By donation. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, LLC, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012. Support Group More Better Happy – 7:158:30pm. When people and circumstances are sucking the energy, motivation and life right out of you, come here. You can recharge while getting what you want. Registration required. Free. Yoga Born, 1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor. 860-432-5678. Mediumship Development Circle – 7:30-9pm. Mixed level circle with Sharon Farber to develop evidential mediumship. Beginners welcome. Active since May 2012. $10-$15/donation. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. 860-9892358. DragonflyHealingArts.net. Qigong Variation – 8-9pm. Class offers students an opportunity to learn different qigong forms. Each form will be taught over five to 10 class periods, depending on the length of the form. $20/drop-in; $65/monthly. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860-558-6146.

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Boutique Yoga Therapy, Kundalini and Float Yoga and Gong Bath – 8:30-9:30am. With Leesa Sklover Ph,D, LPC, C-IAYT. By reservation: text 917-860-0488 by 10pm night before. $18. Little Bay Annex, Branford. DrSklover@gmail.com. Gentle Yoga – 9am. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-404-2578. BridgeHAC.com. Qigong, All Levels – 9:30-10:30am. An ancient practice that has flowing, focused movements that reduce chronic pain, stress and blood pressure, along with creating an overall state of wellness. In Stafford. Call to register and for directions. 860-970-7383. Bump Day – 10am-6pm. 60-minute prenatal massage or reflexology by Colleen Dumas, LMT and certified in prenatal care. Refreshments, raffle. $40. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. For an appointment: 860-467-6518. Tai Chi & Meditation – 10:30-11:30am Instruction is focused on empowering Chi and enhancing health and healing of the mind, body and spirit. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888. Belly Dance Classes with Elisheva – 6-7pm. Learn the ancient art of belly dance in this beginner class. All levels and abilities warmly welcomed. $17. Spotlight Dance, Art & Wellness, 45 S Main St, Unionville. Register: 860-967-9424. Community Acupuncture – 6-7pm. Every other Thursday. 315 E Center St, Manchester. 860533-0179. RSVP required: CTNaturalHealth.com. Blended Style Yoga Classes – 6-7:15pm. Our many styles meet you where you are. Gentle sound allows tuning and awakening improving life and self. Also every weekday. See our website. $5 or $8. Center for Progressive Therapies, 192 Hartford Rd, Manchester. 860-649-9600. Yoga – 6-7pm. Come join us for a Slow Flow Yoga Class focusing on breath and movement. All levels yogis, including beginners, are welcome. $18/dropin; $72/5-class card. Sea in The Sky, 269 Church St, Amston. 860-530-1552. Tai Chi and Qigong – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the proven benefits of Wu Style Tai Chi and Taoist Neigong practices for health and meditation. Don Myers, Certified Instructor, Bruce Frantzis Energy Arts. $15/class. Universalist Church, 433 Fern St, West Hartford. GreatPondTaiChi.com. Sound Bath Session – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Thursday of the month. Enjoy a monthly group sound bath with Karen Fox, Sister of Sound. Let singing bowls, bells, drums, chimes bathe you in angelic healing vibrations. $20 advance, $25 at door. Oneida Holistic Health Center, 16 West Rd, Marlborough. 860-467-6518. Vinyasa Yoga For Everyone – 7-8:15pm. Classic yoga postures in flowing sequence linked by breath. Learn breathing techniques that keep you invigorated and calm in your daily life. $50 for 30 days, unlimited classes/new students. Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642

Complete Strength Class – 5:30-6:30am. Total Strength classes are the #1 priority to burn calories and build lean muscle to boost your metabolism for the long-term. $20. YES Fitness, 292 Spielman Hwy, Burlington. 860-673-4293.

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Morning Flow – 6-7am. Start your day with an all levels class that emphasizes the powerful connection between breath and movement while building strength and balance. $18/drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482. Intelligent Qigong Level 2 – 10-11:15am. Students continue to study “Lifting Qi Up and Pouring Qi Down” method while learning some basic exercises of Intelligent Qigong Level 2, Xing Shen Zhuang, Physical and Spiritual Stance Method. Intelligent Qigong level 1, prerequisite. $20/drop-in; $75/monthly. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860-558-6146. Self-Care Qigong and Shiatsu – 11:15am-12pm. Class introduces some most profound and easyto-apply methods from Five Element Meridians originated from Traditional Chinese Medicine and shiatsu massage. $20/drop in; $65/monthly. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860-558-6146. Shake Your Soul – 6-7pm. This yoga class is a movement practice that relaxes your nervous system, energizes your body, and awakens your soul through a powerful, fluid, dance repertoire set to world music. $18/drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

accommodate every level of practice. Drop-ins welcome. Bhakti Center, 750 Rear Main St, Willimantic. YogaPractices.weebly.com. Qigong, All Levels – 11am-12pm. An ancient practice that has flowing, focused movements that reduce chronic pain, stress and blood pressure, along with creating an overall state of wellness. In Stafford. Call to register and for directions. 860-970-7383. Women’s Boutique Yoga Therapy, Kundalini, Float Yoga and Gong Bath – 11:30am-12:30pm. With Leesa Sklover Ph,D, LPC, C-IAYT. By reservation: text 917-860-0488 by 9am. $18. Short Beach Union Church and Little Bay Annex, Branford. DrSklover@gmail.com. See Me As I Am: Meditation and Float Yoga Class (2-3pm) and Women’s Spiritual Wellness Collaboratory (3-4pm) – Experience deep peace in a gentle water themed yoga and meditation class Followed by a women’s group focusing on empowerment, spiritual fitness, creativity through techniques and discussion. Choose one or both. $15/one session. $30/both. Short Beach Union Church, 14 Pentacost St. Branford.

saturday Morning Express Vinyasa Yoga – 7:45-8:45am. Touches on all the essentials of the core standing, balancing, and seated postures. Build strength, heat and focus moving through sun salutations linked with breath and clarity. $50 for 30 days unlimited classes (new students). Yoga Center of Collinsville, 10 Front St, Collinsville. 860-693-9642. Tai Chi and Qi Gong – 8-9am. Dr. Ming Wu is a Tai Chi and Qi Gong Master who has dedicated his life to teaching others how to live healing and healthy lives. Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, West Hartford. To register: 978-790-8888. Massage Ball Yoga – 9am. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-4042578. BridgeHAC.com. Ellington Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm. Over 40 vendors bringing local and fresh products in a quaint, shaded country setting. Matching SNAP dollars, Kids Power of Produce Club, weekly themes and entertainment. Arbor Park, Main St, Ellington. EllingtonFarmersMarket.com. 32 Movement Tai Chi Sword with Cynthia – 10am. Laoshi Cynthia will be teaching the 32 movement Tai Chi Sword, which is a competition form she used in the Chengdu, China tournament in 2014. If you have experience with the 24 Yang style, you will be able to learn this sword form. $98/6 classes. $20/drop-in. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, LLC, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012. Yoga and Meditation – 10-11:30am. All-level class offers an introduction to the Advanced Yoga Practices to support those interested to establish and/or deepen their meditation and yoga practice and knowledge. Modifications of the postures

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