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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 our practitioners…

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Barbara Chudiak Electromagnetic field therapy is proven to help people become free of pain and enjoy a better quality of life. www.painstops.com Call/Text 203-440-2859

Ada Rios Clinical Reflexologist, Reiki Master and instructor, Yoga teacher, Chakra reader adagrios@gmail.com • www.adarios.net 860-751-4114

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Carl Brown Hypnosis Licensed Hypnotherapist - Easily change limiting beliefs.

You can have, be, or do anything you want! www.carlbrownhypnosis.com 860-309-9004

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

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Life Coach/Mindful Writing Group Elizabeth Hill, MSW, ACC Green Heart Living - Compassionate Coaching Green Heart Women Writers Group & Workshops liz.greenheartliving@gmail.com www.greenheartliving.net • 860-913-6918

Leonard Diana An Infinite Abundance, LLC, Reiki Master Teacher Autoimmune Disorders, Tapping into Wealth Coaching, Crystal Healing, AromaTouch Therapy/CPTG Essential Oils www.aninfiniteabundancellc.com • 860-357-5263

Reiki/Intuitive Readings

Spiritual Intuitive, Medium & Psychic 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

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

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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

Amy D. Mauro, LMT Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology Corporate and Event Chair Massage In Practice Since 1998 • amydmauro65@gmail.com www.amtamembers.com/amydmauro • 860-620-2104

Our Village is Growing!

There is currently a wide variety of services available at The Bridge Healing Arts Center.

Some of our practitioners/services are featured above, however please visit our website or call for a more 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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t seems impossible to watch network television these days without being bombarded by pharmaceutical advertising.

That in itself is not a new phenomenon, but lately it has been hard not to notice how many of those ads relate to joint pain, autoimmune conditions or chronic pain (or all three). It is astonishing and tragic how many people are suffering from these issues and how much money is being spent creating and marketing pharmaceutical drugs to manage chronic pain (which they do with indifferent success and tremendous downsides). With the backdrop of the soaring addiction rates in this Nicole Miale country, it got me thinking about what else can be done besides better living through pharmacy. Is it possible to heal chronic pain through natural means?

How can we prevent the need for such intervention by keeping joints healthier in the first place? Is pain management through natural approaches another form of symptomatic treatment or is it actual healing?

When we posed these questions to local experts, what we heard back was an emphatic and consistent message: it is not only possible to heal chronic pain naturally, it happens all the time. Equally as consistent a message: there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach that will work for everyone. Many of our contributors had their own personal experiences— journeys through and beyond illness and pain—which in turn have made them passionate about sharing their wisdom with others.

The techniques vary widely; some trial and error may be needed to find what works for any given individual. The key is knowing there is so much more that can be done than conventional offerings of drugs and surgery! Try one thing, try many things, but don’t give up! This issue scratches the surface in terms of what is available. For even more ideas, check out eNaturalAwakenings.com for a more comprehensive reference to pain relieving modalities.

I hope you find this information useful and inspirational, whether for yourself or someone you may be helping through a difficult time. I have suffered from chronic pain myself and understand too well the toll it can take. We all deserve to feel good and joyful, connected to our communities and able to engage in our preferred activities. It is my intention that in our pages you find someone and/or something that will provide support and relief on your journey back to well-being.

This month Bristol will welcome the CT Holistic Chamber of Commerce’s Second Annual Passport to Health & Wellness statewide holistic expo. Natural Awakenings is proud to be a sponsor. We look forward to seeing many of you there for what will be an educational, inspirational, healing and fun day!

Wishing you all pain-free, enjoyable days this month and beyond…

With love and light,

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Statewide Holistic Expo in Bristol

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DisaLino Essential Oils & Fragrances Opens in Glastonbury

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pening October 1, DisaLino Essential Oils & Fragrances, a small family-owned business, offers 100 percent pure essential oils and fragrances containing no alcohol.

DisaLino is offering 10 percent off purchases when you mention Natural Awakenings. The store is located at The Shops at Somerset Square in Glastonbury.

“Our cosmetic grade roll-ons are long-lasting aromas from paradise,” explains founders Lisa and Dino Buongiorno. “Our displays are handcrafted by Dino. We also provide essential oil accessories such as diffusers and aromatherapy necklaces. All our products are 100 percent satisfaction guaranteed. We take pride in our excellent customer service and quality products.”

For more information, call 860-372-6847, email Lisa@DisaLino. com or visit DisaLino.com. Location: The Shops at Somerset Square, 140 Glastonbury Boulevard, Glastonbury. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 32.

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he statewide Holistic Expo will be held October 21 from 10am to 4pm at The DoubleTree Hotel

by Hilton in Bristol. The benefit holistic fair, presented by CT Holistic Chamber of Commerce Chapters, will feature vendors and readers, speakers, free raffles and a grand prize—a Hilton overnight stay with breakfast for two.

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with more than 75 vendors and exhibitors as they learn about available resources to promote healthy and empowered living. Visitors will have the chance to gain inspiration by visiting the booths and participating in the scheduled events, including a keynote speaker and speakers on multiple topics during the day.

Door proceeds will be donated to the CT Children’s Medical Center (ConnecticutChildrens.org) and Hartford Hospital’s Integrative Medicine Angie’s Spa fund (AngiesSpa.org). All funds will be used directly for patient care and will be matched to the maximum allowed by the grants for each organization.

Natural Awakenings is proud to be a member of the Connecticut Chapters of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce and a sponsor of the two statewide expos held each year.

For more information, call Shirley Bloethe at 860-989-0033, email YourHolisticEvents@gmail.com or visit ShirleyBloethe.com. Location: DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, 42 Century Dr, Bristol. See ad, page 11.

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Inaugural Walk to Support Children with Learning Disabilities

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Healing Paws Event with Be In Wellness

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he Be in Wellness panel is celebrating its one-year anniversary with their October event, Healing Paws, from 6 to 8pm on October 6 at the Wu Healing Center in West Hartford. The evening, all about animals, healing and connections, will feature special guest Dr. Amy Matthews and special rescue dog guest Finnegan Fleck. The event will include door prizes as well as a cake to celebrate with from Izzi B’s Bakery—all vegan, kosher certified and celiac friendly.

Matthews completed her degree in immunology and her graduate degree in veterinary medicine before deciding to balance out her education by learning the Asian art of acupuncture, including the skill of diagnostic pulse taking, the Western body palpation skill of chiropractic and the energy medicine practices of applied kinesiology, Nambudiprad’s Allergy Elimination Technique and Theta healing.

She found her Western medicine skills and science training excellent for diagnosis and understanding, but lacking in results, especially with chronic degenerative disease and behavior issues.

Today, she blends knowledge from all her training to help her understand her patients and support their health and healing.

A $5 donation is welcomed.

For more information, visit Tinyurl.com/HealingPaws18. Location: Wu Healing Center, 45 S Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford.

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he 1st Annual Smart Walk for Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities will take place on October 21 at noon at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. The community event is intended to empower parents, celebrate kids with learning disabilities and ADHD, and combat stigma.

The walk will help raise funds for educational programs, youth mentoring, parent networking, extensive resources and more. Individuals, families and teams are welcome to walk the approximate 1.5-mile scenic route at their own pace.

There are additional activities available for children. Register in advance online or on site. The entry fee is $15 per person. Parking is free. The event will take place rain or shine.

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities’ website, blog, enewsletter and regional educational programs empower parents to become effective advocates for their children. Smart Kids also emphasizes the importance of nurturing a child’s interests and strengths, and works to dispel the stigma and misconceptions about learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders.

For information, visit SmartKidswithLD.org. To register, visit SmartWalkforSKLD.dojiggy.com. Location: Sherwood Island State Park, Westport.

Embrace the Healing Art of The Angelic Realms

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Community Open Dance in Collinsville

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very Tuesday night from 7 to 8pm, Luna & Lotus in Collinsville will host a community open dance called Free Spirit Dance. The evening begins and ends in a shared circle and the rest is open for selfguided movement. First and third Tuesdays are for women only; all are welcome on the second and fourth Tuesdays.

Free Spirit Dance is based on the foundation that when we quiet the mind and deeply listen to our body intelligence, we inherently know how to move, play and unwind from the stress of life. Come be swept away by a heart opening blend of world music and connect with your inner impulse to consciously move your body in a meditative community space free from judgment.

Free Spirit Dance is equal parts exercise, fun, meditation, movement and community connection that all bodies can access. There is no specific technique or choreography, and no dance experience or background required. It is an open invitation to find your unique embodied expression as the sound moves through you and you free yourself from inner judgments and mental blocks. The intention is to allow the playful, moving journey to strengthen our awareness of our sensory experience as a bridge to a more peaceful, energized and creative life.

The cost is a $16 drop-in fee.

he Ed Cleveland Center in Manchester will present “Embrace the Healing Art of The Angelic Realms with The Hathors - Masters of Sound & Love” in levels I and II, October 20-21 and November 17-18. Level I will be held October 20, from 9:30am to 5pm, and October 21, from 10am to 5:30pm, while Level II will take place November 17, from 9:30am to 5pm, and November 18, from 10am to 5:30pm.

The course will be facilitated by Ed Cleveland, a Holographic Sound Healer, Reiki Master Teacher and Medicinal Aromatherapist, and Paul Hubbert, PhD, world-renowned Holographic Sound Healer, teacher and visionary.

Participants will learn and experience healing the body with sound and state-of-the-art body rejuvenation techniques.

Level I will include: anchoring and encoding the “Unity Chakra System”, the system of “ONE”; activating the “13 Phase Unity Merkaba Lightbody”, Ascension vehicle of the Masters; learn the “Mudra of Divine Creation”, the Divine Mother Energy; body rejuvenation through Lifeforce Chakra Breath using sound and color; and multidimensional clearing with sound and color, utilizing the violet flame of St. Germain.

Level II will include: practitioner advanced techniques applications, development and training; past life mastery retrieval, soul retrieval, clearing and healing; and experiencing the Holographic Body Temple. The Holographic Body Temple features: healing the body through the Chakras with sound, the blueprint to balance; learning the advanced tonal vibration techniques, external, internal and the power of silent toning; and further expansion of vocal toning abilities through Egyptian Chakra Resonance.

Level I costs $355; Level II costs $355. Levels 1 & 2 together cost $600 if paid in full by October 18 or $710 after.

For more information, contact Ed Cleveland at 860-681-3981 or EdReiki3@yahoo.com.

Location: The Ed Cleveland Reiki & Sound Therapy Training Center, 264 Main St, Manchester. See listing, page 14.

Sustainable Living Expo!

Saturday, October 13, 2018 Environmental Art from 10 am to 2 pm Admission: $15 Local & Organic Food At Stepping Stones Sponsored in part by Electric Vehicle Showcase Museum for Children Karl Chevrolet and in Norwalk Used Textile Recycling Drive ross solar Learn more at Non-Toxic Health & Wellness Sustainne.com Honey Harvest Demonstration Build with Recycled Cardboard 20+ Exhibitors and Vendors

For more information and discounted membership rates, visit LunaLotusCville.com or follow Free Spirit Dance CT on Facebook.

Location: 50 Depot St (inside the Axe Factory), Collinsville.

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Tibetan Monk Delegation to Visit Valley Spirit

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radford W. Tilden, MM, CMT, will host a White Time Gemstone Healing Certification class from 6 to 9pm on October 19, and 9am to 6pm on October 20 and 27, at Heaven on Earth in Southington. The class focuses on the raising energy and vibrations of the Earth and all conscious life.

Many of the gemstone layouts participants will learn address Bradford Tilden our evolving chakra systems and auras. During the class attendees will also receive these layouts, providing a massive elevation of one’s own vibration. Distance healing with gemstones is also included in this class which concludes with an initiation and certification.

Tilden is a composer, healer, teacher, Universal White Time (UWT) Gemstone Teacher L3, UWT Gemstone Practitioner L4 and UWT Energy Healer L4.

Tuition is $400. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at that time to secure your spot, as class size is limited.

For more information and to register, call 415-420-6232 or visit MushroomsForHealth.com. Registration/deposits and payments are made via PayPal to Bradford@CrystalMusicHealing.com or by credit card using Square. Location: Heaven on Earth, 72 Center St, Southington. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 32.

We cannot forever hide the truth about ourselves, from ourselves. ~John McCain

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alley Spirit Wellness Center in Washington Depot will host a special delegation of Tibetan Yungdrung Bön Buddhist monks from November 6 to 10.

The Tibetan monks are visiting from Tashi Menri Monastery in Dolanji, India, and Triten Norbutse Monastery, Nepal. His Eminence 7th Kündrol Namkha Trinley Wangyal Rinpoche will be bestowing the longevity blessings and empowerment of the long-life deity, Drenpa Namkha. Traditionally, longevity empowerments are given as a method to heal and protect the lifespan, restore vitality and to increase good luck and prosperity.

As part of the longevity empowerment, the monks will be creating a traditional sand mandala of Drenpa Namkha. From November 6-8, the public is invited to observe free of charge the ritual process of creating the sand mandala. Donations are welcome.

For groups over eight people, contact Valley Spirit in advance to schedule a private visit. As part of this public event, there will also be a daily meditation each morning led by Rinpoche.

On November 9, Rinpoche will bestow the actual longevity empowerment of Drenpa Namkha. In addition to the empowerment, each participant will receive the longevity mantra of Drenpa Namkha and instructions for the meditation practice. Registration is required for this event. Early registration is advised as space is limited.

On November 10, the empowerment ritual will formally conclude with the dissolution of the sand mandala. The monks will also perform the victory dance of the enlightened protector Sipé Gyalmo, Queen of Existence and one of the primary guardians of the Yungdrung Bön religious tradition.

Rinpoche is the abbot of Za Mongyal Yungdrung Ling in Dehra Dun, India. Yungdrung Bön is the ancient, pre-Buddhist religious tradition established by Buddha Tönpa Shenrap.

For more information, registration and event times, contact Jampa Stewart at 860-619-2788 or visit ValleySpiritCoop.com. Location: Valley Spirit Wellness Center, 6 Green Hill Rd, Washington Depot.

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Past Lives Can Heal Our Present

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n November 5 at 7:30pm in Danbury, The Institute for Holistic Health Studies (IHHS) at Western Connecticut State University will present Soul Surfing Though Our Past Lives: Hypnosis and Past Life Regression for Healing. Saundra Cindy Blum, MS, will share stories from her book, Footsteps through the Sands of Time—Past Life Dramas, Present Life Lessons. A book signing will follow the presentation.

Blum will share the insights that we can learn from our past that can help us move forward with grace and ease. As part of this presentation, Blum will lead the audience in a sampling of a past life regression.

“These are intense times that can feel like chaos, confusion, transition and transformation. What always felt known and safe feels very different right now. What is it that we need to know? What is it that we need to do? How can we feel more grounded and safe?” asks Blum.

Blum is a certified Ericksonian hypnotherapist, past life regression therapist, Reiki practitioner and international lecturer. She holds a Master of Science degree in special education and counseling and a Bachelor of Science degree in English and education. Blum is the co-founder of the Katonah Study Group for Integrative Medicine. She has a private practice in Somers, New York, and trains and certifies past life regressionists in the U.S., India and Italy.

Her new book, The Bible Stories through the Eyes of Past Life Regression, will be published soon.

It costs $20 to attend; WCSU students are free with a current WCSU ID. Proceeds from the event will benefit the IHHS. For more information, call 203-837-8559 or email Autuoric@WCSU.edu. For tickets, visit WCSU.edu/Tickets or call 203-837-TIXX. Location: Ives Concert Hall, WCSU Midtown campus, 181 White St, Danbury.

Academy for Soul Healing Launches

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ilis Philpott, owner of Soul Healing Journey, LLC, has announced the launch of the Academy for Soul Healing. The academy will host numerous workshops, trainings and programs that will enable participants to skyrocket their personal, professional and spiritual journeys through the stratosphere.

“My vision for the Academy for Soul Healing is the integration of many single modalities in their highest form to support the expansion of humanity on a global scale,” Philpott explains.

Philpott has been actively teaching the 13th Octave LaHoChi for the past two years, and has just returned from training in Boulder, Colorado. Upcoming trainings for the 13th Octave LaHoChi will take place in Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Colorado.

A new component offered through the Academy is the A Year of Healing 2019 program. This is a 12-month training program intended to create a healing/learning environment for all participants. It will include topics such as 13th Octave, 13th Octave LaHoChi, Veriscolor Flame LaHoChi, rebirthing, loving relationships, breathwork, ancestral healing, universal laws, protection, access bars, ethics of healing and more.

Philpott has been a healing practitioner for 22 years. She is one of two teachers approved by Linda Dillon to teach the 13th Octave LaHoChi. She is a certified rebirther, Soul Language and Akashic Field Therapy practitioner and Reiki master.

For more information, contact Eilis Philpott at 203-767-5954 or Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com. To register for upcoming programs, visit AcademyforSoulHealing.com. See ad, page 24.

Passport to Health & Wellness 2018 Presented by CT HOLISTIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Statewide Benefit* Holistic Expo Sunday | October 21 | 10 am - 4 pm

75+ Exhibitors and Speakers!

DoubleTree by Hilton 42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT 06010

Contact: Shirley Bloethe 860-989-0033 www.facebook.com/Passport to Health and Wellness *All door donations to benefit: Hartford Hospital’s Integrative Medicine, Angie’s Spa, and CT Children’s Medical Center October 2018

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Lypossage for Healthy Aging and Detoxification

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by Kristina Mozzicato

ellulite is a common term for subcutaneous deposits of fat, which push through the skin and cause dimpling, especially in the buttocks and thighs. Fat stimulates the ovaries to produce estrogen. The more fat there is, the more stimulation occurs, and thus more estrogen is produced. Estrogen breaks down collagen, which forms cellulite.

Without collagen fibers, fat cells relocate to the skin’s surface and enlarge. These full-sized fat cells stimulate the formation of new fat cells. Unless a woman’s estrogen cycle is corrected, cellulite will return. Cellulite production is not necessarily related to a woman’s weight, but may indicate a hormonal imbalance—this is why many thin women can develop cellulite.

Women’s connective tissue is formed in a vertical pattern.

Since the connective tissue in men is formed in a crisscross pattern, fat is prevented from entering the top layer of skin. This is why men do not develop cellulite.

Lypossage is a detoxifying, body-contouring modality that supports healthier aging. It is a non-invasive manual alternative to other body contouring treatments that can also be used as a therapeutic treatment. It can be integrated into other massage modalities consistent with manual lymphatic drainage and deep tissue massage therapy.

The treatment is designed to help with detoxification and dimension loss and is based on research done by Charles W. Wiltsie III, BS, LMT, an internationally recognized massage therapy educator and therapist. His research is based on knowledge learned through lymphatic drainage, myofascial massage and complex physical therapy for lymphedema. Wiltsie conducted a yearlong study of 100 female subjects that documented the effectiveness of the technique, which was published in Massage and Bodywork magazine in 1999. Follow-up research was done in Belgium with positive results published in Healthy Aging magazine and then again by Melissa Montalvo in Dermascope magazine.

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In the original study, the average person lost almost 6.75 inches between the navel and the mid-thigh—with a loss per thigh of almost 1.5 inches over six weeks’ time. Subjects’ HDL cholesterol levels increased as a result of the treatment, while LDL levels decreased.

Many clients report that Lypossage improves their energy and mental clarity. While there are some contraindications for specific medical conditions, Lypossage can be safely experienced by most healthy individuals. Those who have varicose veins, are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, who’ve had very recent surgery or who are severely obese are not good candidates for this type of massage.

It is much safer than surgical procedures, however for those who opt for the more dramatic surgical result, Lypossage can be beneficial before and after liposuction, since the surgery results in damaged lymph nodes and vessels (resulting in lymphedema—swollen lymph nodes). Lypossage involves a component of lymphatic drainage massage, which helps to decongest the lymph nodes.

Another result is improved circulation, which helps to rid the body of toxins on a cellular level. Superficial fascia is the upper layer in the body that surrounds our organs and combines with adipose tissue to form the subcutaneous layer. Fat likes to settle in this area, and Lypossage can help with this layer. Most of the fat in overweight people is in the superficial fascia. Not only does it provide protection from heat loss and “blows” to the body, this fascia also is a pathway for nerves, vessels and lymph channels.

Many of the techniques in the Lypossage protocol are adapted from sports massage and directly affect, among other things, muscle tone. Lypossage profoundly influences the cardiovascular system; it can help tone the walls of the blood vessels.

Certified Lypotherapists (CLt) are specially trained massage therapists who are qualified to practice Lypossage. Their work helps clients by facilitating the cleansing of stagnant, stalled lymphatic fluid (Lymphcongestion) that can create lumps and bulges we know as figure imbalance. The deeper strokes break up adhesions under the skin that can contribute to the dimpled, uneven appearance of cellulite.

Compared to other procedures, such as liposuction and procedures involving needles, there is very minimal bruising and no down time for the client. The first few Lypossage sessions may be mildly painful for the client and may cause minor bruising, but most clients will adapt quickly to the amount of pressure in subsequent sessions. It should be noted that Lypossage is not a weightloss program; it is a healthy massage modality which encourages the client’s positive self-image and body acceptance.

According to Montalvo in her Dermascope article, “There are additional positive effects of Lypossage, including a reduction in overall daily pain and improved posture through the release of tightly restricted fascia. Lypossage treatments have also been proven to stimulate a sense of well-being and a desire to incorporate other healthy habits and alternative modalities into a more holistic lifestyle. While most natural alternatives take time to bring forth much wanted results, the benefits to the whole mind and body far outshine the quick fixes in the long run.”

Kristina Mozzicato is a Board Certified, Licensed Massage Therapist who has been practicing massage for 9 years. She is a Certified Lypotherapist and Reiki Master Teacher, and the owner of Abundant Health Massage Therapy & Wellness, at 2 Forest Park Dr., in Farmington. Connect at AbundantHealthCT.com. For more information about Lypossage, visit LypossageUSA.com. See ad, page 23.

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PPIs Cause More Harm Than Good When a person goes to the doctor and explains their symptoms: burping and burning in their chest after eating, waking up in the morning coughing, clearing their throat or even mucous dripping down from postnasal drip, the doctor more than likely will diagnose a severe case of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The patient will probably receive a prescription for a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and receive a long list of foods to avoid. The doctor recommends a three-month trial.

After the three months, the symptoms have abated so the medication is discontinued. Unfortunately, the GERD comes back with a vengeance. This is called the rebound effect. Not only has the GERD returned, but the patient is returned to square one. What is someone to do? Staying on the PPI makes things feel better; however, the medicine is really just masking the symptoms because the acid is still there doing its damage. Not only that, but the PPI is doing damage, too.

What kind of damage can a PPI cause? It interferes with vitamin and mineral absorption, which are essential for the body to remain healthy. It decreases calcium levels, which means a fall could result in bone fractures of hips or wrists. Iron deficiency can cause anemia. Magnesium loss makes the body unable to regulate itself on many levels. The decrease in B12 affects the nervous system. PPIs also make individuals vulnerable to stomach viruses, E.coli, salmonella and pneumonia. Dementia and kidney issues are problematic as well.

Getting to the real root of the problem is always the best bet. Find out which foods are causing the gut issues resulting in GERD. Seek out the lifestyle choices that can help avoid acid reflux. Finding the triggers does not necessarily mean those foods or lifestyle choices must always be avoided, but increases awareness of the consequences if they are ingested. These should be expected and not a surprise; then they can be managed mindfully and with less systemic damage.

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Susan Berman, CHHC, MEd, is a Certified Holistic Health Coach specializing in people who suffer from GERD. After losing her husband from esophageal cancer five years ago, she has made it her mission to put a halt to this disease. She offers Group, one-on-one and Do It Yourself programs, all conducted online. Connect with her for a free consultation at HealingAcidReflux.com or Susan@HealingAcidReflux.com.

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Cannabis for Chronic Pain Cannabis is one of the oldest plants documented in the history of human use of natural remedies.

Thousands of modern studies show the positive effects of cannabis on a multitude of conditions and diseases. With the advent of medical marijuana programs in some states, large number of patients now use cannabis to treat one of the most common qualifying conditions: chronic pain.

Through use of medical cannabis, many individuals have significantly reduced or completely weaned off the opiates they once required to get themselves through the day.

This is significant, particularly because the U.S. is comprised of only 5 percent of the world’s population, yet it consumes 80 percent of the world’s opiates. Overdoses are at an all-time high and an obvious problem in this country. Opiates involve the brainstem, the part of the brain responsible for the respiratory system. Cannabis, however, does not affect the involuntary respiratory system or the brainstem, and therefore cannot result in death.

The endocannabinoid system, discovered by scientists a few decades ago, is made up of CB1 and CB2 receptors—CB1 being located mostly within the brain and CB2 located through the immune system and some organs in the body. Cannabis binds to these receptors like a key fitting into a lock. This system modulates bodies to stay in balance, or homeostasis.

The medicine in the plant, which is mostly contained within the resin glands or trichomes, contain the terpenes and cannabinoid profiles which can vary strain to strain, some of which provide no or very little psychoactive effects. The future of cannabis is evolving at a rapid rate as new discoveries are happening at a very fast pace.

New technologies are emerging and delivery methods are advancing which offer other options to the traditional “smoking a joint,” such as salves, edibles, tinctures, capsules, teas and more. This is important, especially with the increase of health conditions affecting the aging population of baby boomers. People now have a choice for chronic pain, which includes a natural, safer alternative than conventional opiates.

Janet Kupris and Lori Engustian work at Summit, located at 380 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI. Summit Medical Compassion is now able to serve patients with medical marijuana cards from any state. Connect at 401-889-3990 or SummitRI. org. See ad, page 7.

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The term “arthritis” can conjure images of aging cartilage worn thin by years of overuse. Yet this common type, known as osteoarthritis, is just one of many joint pain culprits. Rheumatoid arthritis, which manifests in swelling and pain in the hands, wrists, feet or toes, arises when the body’s immune system attacks itself, destroying tissue around the joints.

Spondyloarthritis inflames the spine and sometimes the eyes and gut. Infections like

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hirty-seven percent of American adults 18 and older suffer from arthritis—a catch-all term for a dozen varieties of joint disease—according to the nonprofit Arthritis Foundation.

One in two men and two in three women 65 or older may have it, estimates a recent Boston University study. Due to increasing obesity rates and autoimmune disorders, it’s also impacting 8 million Millennials, reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“I’m seeing higher rates, more severe cases and more of them in younger people.

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York, physician and author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally.

About 65 percent of patients try to treat joint pain with daily anti-inflammatory drugs that can damage the stomach and kidneys. Many work and exercise less due to pain, making arthritis the leading cause of disability. More than 1 million undergo expensive, risky surgeries annually, with hip and knee replacements performed twice as often now as in 2000.

Although conventional medicine maintains that drugs, surgery and reduced activity are inevitable, a new generation of clinicians disagree. They’ve seen how by

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Lyme disease, parvovirus and hepatitis B can also ignite arthritic joint pain.

Inflammation may exacerbate them all, so an anti-inflammatory program can typically provide relief, says Blum. Serious forms might require more aggressive treatments; a visit with an integrative clinician is an important first step.

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About one-third of obese people have arthritis, and research shows that with every pound lost, joint pain diminishes— the lighter the load, the less the pressure on joints. A Wake Forest University study of knee osteoarthritis patients showed that with each 10 pounds lost, 40 pounds of pressure is lifted from the knee.

“But it’s not simply about the load on the joints,” says Blum.

Fat cells release compounds called inflammatory cytokines, which can boost inflammation and pain. And new research

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losing weight, fighting inflammation with wholesome food and supplements, exercising smart and exploring science-backed integrative therapies, patients can manage the root causes of joint pain and find relief.

“We have many tools at our disposal to halt or slow the progression of arthritis so most people never have to have surgery,” says Doctor of Naturopathy Casey Seenauth, a staff physician at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Pain Relief Center, in Tempe, Arizona.

from the University of Rochester, in New York, suggests that obesity may also impair the gut microbiome (beneficial bacteria lining the gastrointestinal tract), further exacerbating arthritis.

“There is no doubt that the gut bacteria are involved in the onset and perpetuation of inflammation and pain in arthritis,” says Blum.

When researchers fed mice the equivalent of a “cheeseburger and milkshake” diet for 12 weeks, doubling their body fat, they found more pro-inflammatory bacteria in their colon, more cartilage deterioration than in lean mice and more inflammation in their knees.

Healing the Gut Heals Joints

Blum explains that dysbiosis, an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the intestinal tract, can damage its fragile lining, allowing bits of bacteria to enter the bloodstream and ignite an autoimmune response. Dysbiosis can be kick-started by antibiotics, drugs like proton pump inhibitors, bad diet or stress, says Blum, who battled autoimmune arthritis after her son had a traumatic accident.

For curbing arthritis through the gut microbiome, the science is young. A few small human studies conducted in China and Finland suggest that ingesting specific strains of Lactobacillus (including casei, acidophilus, reuteri and rhamnosus) and Bifidobacterium (bifidum and infantis) may decrease inflammation and pain associated with arthritis.

In the University of Rochester study, overweight mice fed prebiotics (indigestible fibers that good bacteria feed on) had less arthritis progression.

Blum recommends taking antimicrobial herbs like oregano oil to heal a gut overgrown with bad bacteria and a highquality probiotic supplement to replenish good bacteria. She also suggests ditching processed food and products with refined sugar, along with known allergens like gluten, soy and dairy, which can spawn inflammation. Avoid nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes and peppers, which anecdotally have been suggested to aggravate joint pain. Overall, strive for a plant-based diet high in fiber, colorful, antioxidant-rich vegetables and “good” fats. One recent Michigan State Univer-

sity study found that when osteoarthritis patients switched to a plant-based diet for six weeks, they experienced less pain than those in the meat-eating control group.

Exercise Smart

When joint pain begins to flare up, a carefully chosen workout may be exactly what’s needed for relief. A.J. Gregg, a chiropractor in Flagstaff, Arizona, says, “There is an element of ‘use-it-or-lose it’.” The proper exercise depends partly on which joints are affected. He notes that properly executed strength training exercises like lifting weights can stabilize muscles around joints, easing strain and preventing arthritis from accelerating. Low-impact aerobic exercises like cycling or swimming can fuel the production and flushing of fluids through the joints without overloading them. Tai chi can improve range of motion. Even running, long falsely maligned as a precursor to arthritis, can help prompt cartilage cells to divide and replenish faster, research suggests.

A study of 75,000 runners by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in California, found that they were less likely to develop osteoarthritis of the knee than less active people. A subsequent paper by University of Illinois researchers found that while each running step levels more force on joints than a walking step, the foot hits the ground less often, so when it comes to wear and tear, it approximates the effect of walking. “Running doesn’t set people up for earlier development of osteoarthritis, and can in fact be protective,” says Gregg, stressing that proper form, a soft running surface and moderation are all important.

Regenerative Injections

For more advanced cases of osteoarthritis, Seenauth recommends regenerative injections such as prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. For PRP, doctors draw some of the patient’s blood and spin it down with a centrifuge to isolate platelets loaded with growth-promoting compounds.

Then, they inject the platelets into the joint.

A study of 78 patients with knee osteoarthritis published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that those receiving one or two PRP injections had significantly less pain and better function six months

later, while the placebo group worsened. In prolotherapy, doctors inject natural substances like dextrose and saline into the joint two to three times for six to eight weeks to promote production of collagen and other tissue-regenerating compounds.

“Rather than inject a steroid, which provides a short-term fix by suppressing the immune response, we inject a concentrated solution that ignites the body’s natural healing response,” says Seenauth.

A Mind-Body Approach

Natural joint pain remedies also encompass acupuncture and meditation. In the UK, a University of York meta-review of 114 studies exploring 22 integrative or complementary therapies for arthritis, including strength and aerobic exercise training, found acupuncture to have the most studies completed and the most promising results.

“Acupuncture can be considered as one of the more effective physical treatments for alleviating osteoarthritis knee pain in the short term,” concluded the authors.

University of Auckland researchers, in New Zealand, recruited 42 rheumatoid arthritis patients and assigned half to a program of mindfulness-based stress reduction, described by researchers as “the cultivation of nonjudgmental attention to unwanted thoughts, feelings and bodily experiences via meditation.”

While the meditation group saw no change in levels of inflammatory markers in the blood or the number of swollen joints, they did report significantly less morning stiffness, tenderness and pain.

The patients, in essence, trained themselves to experience their symptoms differently.

“Pain is not just about nerves detecting a noxious stimulant and sending the signal to your brain. The brain has a whole system for processing these signals, and is also informed by your experiences, emotions and cognition,” says Seenauth, who recommends mindfulness meditation to all of his patients.

“With the right nutrition, therapies and state of mind,” he says, “you can significantly reduce the impact joint pain has on your life.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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lthough media coverage of yoga often highlights advanced yoga poses, the practice is not reserved solely for super-flexible folks. Benefits are available to everyone of any age or physical type.

“Many people assume that yoga requires the ability to be a contortionist.

Yoga is an internal process and can meet us wherever we are,” says yoga therapist Kimberly Carson, of Mindful Yoga Works, in Portland, Oregon. Springing from the theory that half of our capacity to become more flexible lies less in the muscles than in the nervous system, this calming practice helps the body release tension and achieve a suppler state.

Why it Works Yoga poses don’t need to be intense to have a significant effect. Gentle, regular practice can improve range of motion, increase muscle strength and promote circulation of the synovial fluid surrounding joints that supplies oxygen and nutrients to cartilage.

“Basic yoga is just as beneficial as more advanced ideas of yoga, especially in terms of body awareness,” says Piper Abbott, an integrative yoga therapist and

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teacher who owns Burlington Yoga, in Burlington, Vermont. “Where our attention goes, energy flows. When we’re holding a posture and directing this focused awareness into the sensation of a stretch, we’re learning to read our body.”

Agility is usually associated with muscles and joints, but underlying flexibility goes deep to further enhance wellness. Stiff muscles often go hand-inhand with stiff arteries, for example, but appropriate exercise can have a positive effect there, too.

According to studies by physical therapist Miriam Cortez-Cooper, Ph.D., and her colleagues during her tenure at the University of Texas at Austin, stretching exercises performed for 11 weeks improved flexibility of the carotid artery—the main vessel that transports blood to the brain—by 23 percent. Such an increase did not result from aerobic exercise or strength training.

Every Body Can Benefit “Yoga is truly for any and every body.

Flexibility or a lack thereof can be found in anatomies of any shape. Many options

for poses exist to help you find the version that works best for you. Yoga props such as blocks and straps can provide support to encourage experimenting while ensuring a safe approach,” says Anna Guest-Jelley, CEO of Curvy Yoga, in Portland, Oregon. She loves sharing the value of yoga with people of all sizes. “What’s important is working wherever you are within your current range of motion, so your body can open to new movements appropriately.”

Maintaining a regular practice offers an opportunity for individuals living with chronic pain or undergoing cancer treatment to feel more at ease. “Even in cases of severe fibromyalgia, some movement is better than none, and can foster better sleep. Restorative sleep can help to heal microtears in muscles, which can be common. Non-goal-oriented yoga also offers layers of benefits for cancer patients, both supporting physical function, as well as offering a way to practice kindness towards the body/mind during tough times,” says Carson.

For seniors, yoga is an excellent way to foster better flexibility, even in the presence of osteoarthritis. Studies conducted by Dr. Sharon Kolasinski, of the University of Pennsylvania, found that Iyengar yoga reduced joint stiffness and pain reduction during an eight-week period in people with knee osteoarthritis. Chair yoga, though popular with seniors, can introduce unnecessary risk if not tailored appropriately for those with osteoporosis, Carson cautions. “It’s important for older adults to find classes taught by appropriately trained instructors. Inappropriate chair sitting itself can compromise bone health, so teachers trained in spinal health and planes of action are recommended.”

No matter the level of an individual’s agility, improved flexibility is a boon, especially when it goes beyond the physical to embrace mental and spiritual aspects. Abbott remarks, “Yoga has taught me not only how to move and relate to my body, but how to gracefully adjust to change and the challenges of life.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer and authors books related to the fields of alternative health and spirituality. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Mindful Movement for Relief Yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong Reduce Chronic Pain

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he lifestyle of the modern world is harmful for human bodies.

The population is aging, and with that, painful chronic conditions are also growing. Everyone is looking for answers, including addressing the psychological and physical aspects of painful conditions.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an increasing number of Americans are turning to complementary health approaches such as yoga, tai chi and qigong for pain relief.

Let’s start with the science of pain and how it becomes chronic pain. Your body perceives pain when there is an injury and becomes more sensitive after the injury when a nerve or muscle is tightened. The more pain is felt, over time, the greater the sensitivity to the pain signal, and the more likely the body tells the muscles to contract. This causes muscles to tighten and sets off warning bells. The warning bells send the message to the brain that there is more pain. The experience keeps escalating as the transmission of pain signals becomes easier to send, causing an unending pain-tensionpain-tension cycle. This reaches a point where the least provocation is sensed as 20

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pain when it might actually only be mild discomfort. In the end, all pain is felt as more severe.

There is good news; this scenario can be changed. There is now growing evidence that a healthy lifestyle including regular cardiovascular exercise, good nutrition and stress relieving activities such as yoga, tai chi and qigong work very effectively for decreasing pain.

These lifestyle adjustments can become a lifelong activity that shouldn’t require higher doses of pain medication because a continuous level of natural endorphins will be created through these practices.

The endorphins will make natural pain relief more available. Continued daily practice is important for these practices to continue to work. Improved health will become its own reinforcement, keeping you in the habit of doing yoga, tai chi and qigong.

The practices of yoga, tai chi and qigong use movements, postures, breath and state of mind, including meditation, to approach pain relief both physically and psychologically. No need to be concerned if standing is a problem; these practices may be done sitting down.

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Breathing consists of relaxed, yet attentive breath, which stresses a calm body. Along with specific movements, the breath has been shown to lower stress and anxiety. Lowered stress and anxiety helps to relieve pain initiated by not only physiological symptoms, but emotional and psychological stress as well.

State of mind is eased via meditation, which taps into a contemplative state where the nervous system is conserving energy as it slows the heart rate. Alpha and gamma brain waves are present in deep relaxation; coupled with the movements and breath, these will lead to feeling less pain. This is specifically because of the amplified ability to think clearly through focused attention.

Focused attention makes it possible to look at pain with clarity and thus derive less suffering from it. You are attending to the pain non-judgmentally, not coupling the pain with a dialogue which can be negative and reinforces the chronic pain signal.

Victor Frankl, Austrian neurologist, Holocaust survivor and author of Man’s Search for Meaning, said, “Between stimulus and response there is a space; in that space is our power to choose our response; in our response lies our growth and freedom.”

Yoga, tai chi and qigong practice enable us through movement, breath and mind to quiet pain signals by not rushing from sensation to pain response. The slow movements help to create a mindful state, fully focused on the present activity, quieting the dialogue in the mind. With daily practice, the chatter in the head will quiet down, further lowering the pain response.

Janice Messino, BS, owner of Create Health, has certification in Therapeutic Recreation Director, qigong, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and therapeutic touch.

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Types of Pain

Considerations in the Treatment of Chronic Pain Holistic Approaches to Musculoskeletal Issues

by Craig T. Fasullo

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ain. Like it or not, it’s a universal experience. Whether severe, moderate or mild, everyone has had to bear some pain. From a sprained ankle to a skinned knee to a broken heart, to experience pain is the shared experience of every human being living on the earth. In most cases, pain is a signal from the body that something has gone awry. But while we usually consider pain to be a sensation felt within the physical body, it does not always have to come secondary to a physical injury. Mental and emotional pains can manifest within the musculoskeletal system and be felt as physically as actual trauma. In all cases, the treatment of pain is currently a topic of weighty relevance. News reports and personal anecdotes have made it all too clear how the mismanagement of pain with pharmaceuticals can have terribly dire ramifications. There has never been a more important time to reassess and reconsider the human relationship to pain.

According to one national survey, more than 100 million adults in America live with some degree of chronic pain. The economic impact of this is dizzying, with over 500 billion healthcare dollars being spent annually on pain management and 22

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treatment. The standard treatments in the U.S. are focused on pharmaceutical drugs and surgical intervention. Unfortunately, these treatments have their risks. Long term use of NSAIDs (non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen) can cause damage to the digestive system and other vital organs. Opiate use and misuse has become nothing short of a national emergency. Clearly, we are desperately in need of other options.

A more considered approach to treatment begins with determining underlying cause and addressing all aspects of mind and body that may be implicated. Since pain is such a subjective experience, it’s important to attempt to place some parameters around it. When considering musculoskeletal pain, it is helpful to categorize according to timing and area involved.

According to the National Institutes of Health, chronic pain is defined as lasting longer than 12 weeks. Other definitions state the timeframe to be longer than six months.

Loosely speaking, chronic pain is understood to be any condition that does not resolve within a “medically reasonable” amount of time. In these cases, a more comprehensive individualized treatment plan is often necessary.

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Even within the category of injuryinduced chronic musculoskeletal pain, different kinds of pain are considered and need to be treated differently. Consider muscle pain versus joint pain. Muscles are well fed by the circulatory system and thus are often quicker to heal. An example here is a bruise or contusion to the arm or leg, which usually resolve within a week or two. Tendons, the dense connective tissue that connects muscle to bone, typically take longer to recover. Tendonitis of the elbow, shoulder or knee will necessitate a longer recovery.

Joints are complicated structures constructed of tendons, in addition to the dense connective tissue that connects bone to bone, called ligaments. As there is less circulatory blood flow within these structures, recovery time is slower. Some natural treatments, including hydrotherapy, use the power of increased circulation to promote more rapid healing of connective tissue, including that within the joints.

In cases of referred pain, an injured area of tissue at one location can actually manifest as physical discomfort somewhere else. Headaches are a classic example of referred pain. In many cases, while pain is felt on the top of the head or behind the eyes, the true source of the pain is within one of the muscles of the neck, upper back or shoulder. Especially with tension headaches, understanding patterns of referred pain can dramatically improve the potential for successful treatment.

It is also important to consider the associated symptoms that can come along with any type of pain—especially chronic pain. Common co-morbidities include depression, anxiety, fatigue and insomnia.

Each of these is a significant medical condition all to itself, even more complicating the underlying chronic condition. In sum, these take a toll on an individual’s quality of life and their ability to engage in activities they once took pleasure in.

Treatment Options

The key to successful treatment of most types of pain is to address all aspects of the body. Within the musculoskeletal system, muscle, joint and connective tissue should

all be considered, as there is a constant dynamic interrelationship between each of these components of the physical body.

Hands-on treatment is not to be underestimated. In a medical system that seems to operate on a bare minimal amount of actual doctor-patient interaction, the time necessary for a thorough physical exam is often hard to come by. Treatment within this constraint too often amounts to no more than a prescription or a specialist referral.

Fortunately, to fill in the gap, there are many physical treatment modalities available to an individual suffering from pain.

Comprehensive neuromuscular and myofascial techniques, such as Bowen therapy, are incredibly effective in reconfiguring the body away from chronic pain patterns.

Imbalance of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems plays a role in symptoms. Treatments for pain that take the nervous system into account can move the body far closer toward recovery.

Current very positive research surrounding the incredible healing effects of a regular meditation practice are along this line of consideration. In-office treatments that promote parasympathetic activity (rest and digest functions), such as massage, acupuncture or Bowen therapy are similarly effective. The goal of each of these treatments is not to simply mask the sensation of pain, but to help the body more toward a state of improved function.

Naturopathic physicians have these and many other tools at their disposal to consider for the treatment and management of chronic pain, all of which have proven clinical effectiveness and minimal risk or side effect. If pain has become a regular part of your every day, consider investigating a different approach to take steps toward a better quality of life.

Dr. Craig T. Fasullo has a family practice in Manchester and Stonington at Collaborative Natural Health Partners, where he has helped countless individuals to live more pain-free lives. All of the physicians at the clinic are in-network providers for most insurance companies and are accepting new patients.

For more information or questions, call 860-533-0179 or visit CTNaturalHealth.com.

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of pain. We’re having to relearn the concept now after years barking up the wrong tree in terms of physical pain.

A Conversation with

Pain Relief Expert Jacqueline Kane

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armington-based Stop the Pain specialist Jacqueline Kane has been working with people in pain for decades. Using a variety of techniques such as Bowen Therapy, massage, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/ Tapping) and others, she works with clients to release their chronic physical and emotional pain patterns so they can find lasting relief. Natural Awakenings talked with Kane to find out how she does what she does and why it’s so important for her.

What’s the biggest misconception that people have around pain?

It’s that pain is only physical. Not true! Pain has both a physical and emotional component, so trying to treat physical pain only leads to lots of time and money wasted on treatments, often with poor or no results. The truth is, your pain is in your head. Ancient civilizations knew this; the early Greeks and Romans advanced the idea that the brain played a role in producing the perception

Why does better understanding of pain matter?

The National Institutes of Health placed the cost of health care cost estimates and lost productivity at $560 to $635 billion, in 2010 dollars. This is a major problem on a societal level. On an individual level, chronic pain over time makes people feel less active, energized and alive. It begins to affect every aspect of who they are and what they experience.

When I first started, I worked with hundreds of clients on pain relief. The clients presented with low back, hip and shoulder pain which improved during sessions, but there was more going on and it became clear that other factors were causing or exacerbating pain. The pain was kept alive by the thoughts, memories, emotions and beliefs about the source of the pain, whether it was a car accident, fall or other traumatic event. This emotional aspect contributes to daily pain, keeping it alive, increasing limitations and curtailing activity with a long-term risk of disability.

Why does EFT/Tapping work for physical pain?

Based on research in non-pharmacological treatment of pain and more knowledge about the emotional aspects of pain, it’s proven that the reason you have pain may have more to do with what’s in your body and your mind. The exciting part is there are new ways to heal that are not widely known that are achieving great success with no side effects.

EFT, also known as tapping, is one technique that I have learned and use with my clients to bring full spectrum healing of body and mind. The results have been amazing for many clients.

Can you give us an example of how EFT works for physical and emotional pain?

Sure, I can tell you about Lucy. Lucy suffered for years with pain in her hip after being hit by a drunk driver in a devastating car

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accident. As I used my “6 Months to Pain Free and Energized” system on her body, I asked her about the history of the pain, duration, how much she’d spent on relentless treatments and how her pain always came back. Lucy not only told me about her physical pain, but she got agitated and angry about how irresponsible the car driver was: “He could have really hurt someone— that driver should have known better!” In addition, Lucy then continued describing her alcoholic mother and how tumultuous the experience with her was, causing even more angry expressions. The angrier she got, the more her pain escalated. It was evident that Lucy’s hip pain had deep, strong emotional ties to anger that Lucy was unaware of. She had not released her emotions, so therefore she was unable to release her pain.

I guided Lucy to start a healing process of forgiveness toward her mother by creating compassion. Lucy realized that holding onto the anger was holding onto the pain itself. She spent time and money on appointments, treatments, seeking relief and finding it temporarily, but the pain always came back. Relieving the anger was the key to relieving the pain—and stopping the cycle, permanently. Once we were able to do that, Lucy resumed her normal activities, stopped taking drugs, was able to vacation and saved more than $5,000 in a year on medications she no longer needed.

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We would begin with a complimentary session to identify your pain pattern, contributing factors and the source of your pain.

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Medical Cannabis in Connecticut

by Ariana Rawls Fine

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ain is a constant in far too many lives. Opiates, medications, energy work, dietary changes, specialized exercise routines, individualized herbal and supplement regimens and complementary medicine practitioners are some of the avenues open to those of us in pain.

Medical marijuana is another avenue that an increasing number of people are pursuing with the help of their physicians.

Yet another option for those that do not qualify for a medical marijuana card is Cannabidiol (CBD) products.

Understanding the difference between the two may help those in pain find the right option for their situation. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is one of over 85 chemical compounds, or cannabinoids, found in the female cannabis flower, and the only one with psychoactive effects. CBD is another cannabinoid component that is non-psychoactive. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2014 Farm Bill defined cannabis containing less than 0.3 percent THC as “industrial hemp” while cannabis with a THC of more than 0.3 percent was deemed “marijuana”. While a medical marijuana card from Connecticut’s Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) is needed to order products with more than 0.3 percent THC, CBD products are now more readily available.

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Conditions Qualifying for Medical Cannabis

Currently, 31 states and the District of Columbia have legalized public medical cannabis programs. There are now 30 conditions approved for adults and eight for patients under the age of18 (Portal.CT.gov/DCP/ Medical-Marijuana-Program/QualificationRequirements).

The original Connecticut list of approved medical conditions for adults included cancer, glaucoma, positive status for HIV or AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity, epilepsy, cachexia, wasting syndrome, Crohn’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sickle cell disease, post laminectomy syndrome with chronic radiculopathy, severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, complex regional pain syndrome, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, irreversible spinal cord injury with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity, terminal illness requiring end-of-life care, and uncontrolled intractable seizure disorder.

For patients less than 18 years of age, the covered debilitating medical conditions include cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, irreversible spinal cord injury with objective neurological indication of intractable

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spasticity, severe epilepsy, terminal illness requiring end-of-life care, and uncontrolled intractable seizure disorder.

The Connecticut legislature’s Regulations Review Committee very recently approved eight new conditions for the medical marijuana program. Muscular dystrophy and osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, were the two conditions approved for adults and patients under 18.

Six new conditions were added for adults only, including: spasticity or neuropathic pain associated with fibromyalgia; severe rheumatoid arthritis; post-herpetic neuralgia (a complication of shingles that affects nerve fibers and skin); hydrocephalus, or fluid buildup in brain cavities, with intractable headache; intractable headache syndromes; and neuropathic facial pain.

The Department of Consumer Protection does consider petitions to add debilitating conditions, treatments or diseases to the current list of 22 conditions for adults and six conditions for youth patients allowed by law.

Usage and Forms

As of mid-September, Connecticut’s Medical Marijuana Program had 27,811 patients, as compared to nearly 18,000 registered medical marijuana users in May 2017. Current statistics show that there are 5,909 in Fairfield County, 6,777 in Hartford County, 6,412 in New Haven County, 1,655 in Middlesex County, 1,724 in Litchfield County, 3,073 in New London County, 1,322 in Tolland County and 935 in Windham County.

Currently, there are 968 certifying physicians, nine dispensary facilities and four medical marijuana producers in the state. Local dispensaries include Arrow Alternative Care, Inc. in Hartford and Milford; Bluepoint Wellness of Connecticut in Branford; Caring Nature, LLC in Waterbury; Compassionate Care Center in Bethel; Southern CT Wellness & Healing, LLC, in Milford; Thames Valley Alternative Relief, LLC in Uncasville; and The Healing Corner, Inc. in Bristol.

There are several ways medical cannabis can be prescribed for patients. Products come in many forms, such as flowers, vape oils, concentrates, edibles, capsules/tablets, oral syringes and sprays, oral strips, tinc-

tures and topical, according to Southern CT Wellness & Healing.

For someone interested in obtaining medical marijuana, a physician needs to start the MMP application process to show the patient has a qualifying medical condition. The patient needs to submit online proof of identity, proof of Connecticut residency, a passport-size photograph and a $100 registration fee to get the medical marijuana registration certificate. For those who need a primary caregiver to fill the medical marijuana prescription, that person must register as a qualified caregiver before the department will issue the registration certificate.

The patient then turns to an approved medical marijuana dispensary to begin the prescription process. “When a patient is diagnosed with one of the conditions, we need to know which symptoms they need help with. With PTSD, for instance, we would investigate whether they have anxiety during the day, night terrors or other specific symptoms. Based on the need, we would adjust what THC:CBD ratio was needed and what type of delivery system was best for that patient,” explains Deepa Desai, PharmD, one of four pharmacists who own Southern CT Wellness & Healing.

Dosing depends on the patient’s symptoms, their history, the side effects of their current medications, and the patient’s familiarity with using marijuana and how it affects their body, says Desai. As an example, she explains, they may start with lower dose for patients that have not tried cannabis before in order to gauge how their body reacts.

Marc Huberman, a New Fairfieldbased musician and a film media manager, says an individualized medical-grade marijuana protocol enabled him to diminish pain, nausea and headache symptoms associated with Crohn’s disease. Originally taking opiates to combat the chronic pain, he came to rely on them to function. At the urging of his doctor, Huberman applied for and received a medical marijuana card.

He began to work with Angela D’Amico, founder of Compassionate Care Center of CT, and her staff to find the most appropriate mix for him. It took over a year to pinpoint the right combination of psychoactive and non-psychoactive products

that enabled him to alleviate the pain and the anxiety associated with the pain, and, ultimately, to wean himself slowly off of the opiates completely.

“Working with the pharmacist and tech staff at Compassionate Care, I started a tapering program to be off opiates from April to August of 2017,” Huberman says.

“I documented what I went through with video blogs and writing. I hope to produce a documentary about my journey to inspire others. In addition to the marijuanafocused program, I utilized other tools to better my health and undergo a complete mind-body-emotion shift, including incorporating a healthier diet, wheat grass supplements, collagen peptides, breathing work, meditation and exercise.”

Since medical marijuana has the potential to alleviate nausea, vomiting and headache symptoms, it can be useful for those with digestive issues and the side effects of chemotherapy so the patient eats more food. Since there may be issues with ingestion, delivery might be suggested via syringes under the tongue, tinctures or dissolvable strips.

D’Amico hopes opiate addiction and cancer reversal will be added to the approved list. “Right now, we are focused on palliative care. We need more proactive cancer protocols. We need to let the doctors deem what is necessary for each patient based on the protocol, not on a set state maximum for use,” she says.

She is taking proactive steps to bring this to fruition, joining the multi-state Acreage Holding group as vice president in addition to her founding responsibilities at Compassionate Care. Acreage Holding is working to universalize the patient experience across all U.S. medical marijuana dispensaries with universal protocols on dosing, nutritional counseling and more.

For those experiencing conditions that are not approved for medical marijuana prescriptions, companies with CBD products operate outside of the state medical marijuana program. CBD-labeled dietary supplements with the single CBD cannabinoid can currently only be legally sold in states with medical marijuana laws.

However, a whole-plant, hemp extract CBD product that contains all canna-

binoids—such as the Stanley Brothers’ proprietary Charlotte’s Web grown in Colorado—can be sold in all 50 states.

Many local wellness centers now carry high quality CBD products in a variety of forms.

Whether it is utilizing medical marijuana, CBD oils or whole-plant hemp extracts, an important emotional and mental aspect is best summed up by physician David Casarett. “A lot of the patients I talked with who’ve turned to medical marijuana for help, weren’t turning to medical marijuana because of its benefits or the balance of risks and benefits, or because they thought it was a wonder drug, but because it gave them control over their illness. It let them manage their health in a way that was productive and efficient and effective and comfortable for them,” he said in his “A doctor’s case for medical marijuana” TedMed 2016 video.

Ariana Rawls Fine is Editor of Natural Awakenings Fairfield County/Housatonic Valley and Natural Awakenings New Haven/Middlesex County. She resides in Stratford with her family.

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Massage for Hand and Arm Pain

Surgery May Not Be the Only Answer

by David Hoff

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myriad of people suffer with arm and hand discomfort. Although there is no known exact cause for repetitive strain, arthritis and carpal tunnel style diseases, there are known indicators that potentially cause damage. For example, games played involving a keyboard; playing a musical instrument; casual sports; and jobs that require extensive hand use such as typing, haircutting and waitressing are among a few. In these cases, eliminating risks before hand pain occurs is generally not an option.

People with chronic hand and arm pain call on various experts seeking relief. A legal administrative assistant had gone to a competent orthopedic hand surgeon in Hartford, diagnosed as having carpal tunnel syndrome and was told she would need surgery in six months.

She began massage treatments once a week for 20 to 30 minutes each session. After two sessions she reported that the pain, which had been constant, was now letting up and she was excited.

Session after session she reported lower frequency of pain and longer bouts with feelings of wellbeing. After two months, she expressed that her swollen and stiff hands were no longer that way and felt so improved that she could remove the rings that previously were impossible to take off her fingers. After four months of weekly sessions, she went on a maintenance schedule of once a month. She felt she could call off the carpal tunnel surgery appointment.

This was a new style of massage therapy called Vascular Arm Massage. This process became proven over many more years. It turned out that Vascular Arm Massage was successful if done in an orderly sequence and order of procedure over a four-month period.

The massage techniques used in the first three sessions were different than those used in the fourth through eighth sessions and again different in the ninth through fourteenth treatment sessions. Beneficial results were seen in 50 percent of clients. Over a span of the next 20 years, Vascular Arm Massage helped many people.

For those who have suffered with hand and arm pain, don’t give up hope if you have not been able to find a cure. There may be someone in your area offering exactly what you need and don’t realize. The following are a few suggestions that have proven to be helpful.

Seek out and search for that health practitioner that can say, “Yes, I have worked with that type of problem many times, I have had success on many occasions, and can give you as many references as you may like.” You will know after three or four treatments if the therapy you are getting is working for you. If after three or four sessions there is no progress, then respectfully stop that treatment plan and seek another to try. Above all, keep trying and don’t give up. It may be that you do need orthopedic work done but in many cases there is another alternative.

If you are suffering from a problem, be careful not to stress out your arm and hand with strengthening exercises. You may hope to make the arm and hand stronger but there is an equally good chance of causing more damage. You may want to wear a wrist brace that keeps your hand and wrist from twisting and turning while you sleep. This helps in the healing process. If the hand or arm pain is still in the beginning stages, try ice therapy to bring down inflammation that may be building. This is painless and costs no money, but is often very effective. Finally, don’t take advice from people who mean well, but have no experience in helping with these specific type of problems. Seek out experienced help in the healing arts field, whether it is complementary, alternative or conventional medical attention.

David Hoff is a retired massage therapist who now consults and is able to lead workshops in Vascular Arm Massage. Connect at ArmAndHand.com.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 Bird Walk – 8am. With Andy searching for various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab colored clothing. We may also visit a Wolf Den Land Trust preserve. $5 CAS members; $10 non-members. Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860-928-4948.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 LivFreePowerUP! Yoga, Friday Fun! – 5-6:15pm. $20/drop-in fee. BreatheMoreYoga, 68 Hartford Turnpike, Tolland.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Walktober: Bafflin Bird Walk – 8am. Find southbound migrating birds on the Bafflin Sanctuary.

Bluebirds, White-crowned Sparrows, Palm Warblers, hawks and various other species are likely to be seen. Free. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret.

Reiki Level One (Shoden) – 9am-4:30pm. Reiki is a light hands technique appropriate for people looking to improve the quality of their life and to promote wellness and relaxation. $150. Hughes Room, Bristol Hospital, Brewster Rd, Bristol.

860-584-2480.

AromaFlow Yoga – 10:30-11:45am. Nourishing gentle yoga with 100% therapeutic-grade essential oils weaved throughout your practice. $20/drop-in fee.

BreatheMoreYoga, 68 Hartford Turnpike, Tolland.

Screech Owl Night Hike – 7pm. We’ll hike in the dark in search of screech and other owls. Moderately difficult hike for those comfortable hiking in the dark at a brisk pace. Call to register: 860-928-4948. $5/CAS members; $10/non-members. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Beginner Mediumship Class – 11am-4pm. With Sharon Farber. Learn what mediumship is and how to do it. No experience needed. Lecture and exercises. Ten students maximum. $75. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. 860-9892358. DragonflyHealingArts.net.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 Traditional Usui Reiki 1 Certification Class – 5-9pm. 10/15 and 10/22. With Cheryl Case. Class includes: Reiki history, hand placements, Chakra system, crystal insight, treatment guidelines and four attunements. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Mommy (or Daddy) & Me Reiki – 10-11am. With Noelle Grieco. A different approach to family healing. Re-balance and align to your highest potential.

Create a closer parent-child bond. Ages 0–10. $15/ per family. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. 203-232-1860. DragonflyHealingArts.net.

Build Your Own 14-inch Cedar Drum – 6-9pm. When you put your intentions and dreams into a drum you have assembled with your own hands, you create a unique drumming experience. $75/class, drum kit and all materials. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon. 860-936-0012.

Free Lecture: Posture, A Matter of Life or Death – 6:30pm. What is the “death position” for posture?

How can posture help you express and experience the fullness of life? Seating is limited. Raya Clinic, Southington. 860-221-2225. RayaClinic.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Healthy Foods For Optimal Wellness – 7-8:30pm.

With Erika Dworkin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. Learn which processed foods to avoid and some easy ways to introduce more whole foods into your meals and snacks. Sponsored by Alliance for Holistic Living.

Free. Non-perishable food item donation appreciated. Vibrational Healing Center, 966 Tolland St, East Hartford.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 POP Pilates Power Hour – 6:30-7:30pm. Mat Pilates meets cardio in this fat-burning and strengthening workout set to upbeat music. $20/drop-in fee.

BreatheMoreYoga, 68 Hartford Turnpike, Tolland.

markyourcalendar PASSPORT TO HEALTH & WELLNESS 2018 Presented by CT Holistic Chamber of Commerce Sunday, October 21 • 10am-4pm Statewide Benefit • Holistic Expo 75+ Exhibitors and Speakers!

Doubletree by Hilton • 42 Century Dr, Bristol

markyourcalendar AUTUMN WEEKEND RETREAT AT HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE WITH MAGGIE Friday, November 2-Sunday November 4 Join Journey of Yoga for a weekend retreat in the heart of the beautiful Pocono Mountains at the world-famous Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.

Relax, renew and return transformed.

Enjoy yoga classes, learn to meditate, eat delicious and healthy vegetarian meals and perhaps get a massage or hike the beautiful trails.

Additional Information including pricing available at JourneyOfYoga.com/Retreats Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482

Register JourneyOfYoga.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Nature Sketchbook Journaling – 9am-12pm.

Spend time on the sanctuary at Trail Wood, sketching and painting from nature, using pencil, pen and watercolor. Learn new skills or develop your own. $10/CAS members; $20/non-members. Trail Wood, 93 Kenyon Rd, Hampton. 860-928-4948.

Kids Yoga – 10:30-11:15am. Ages 7-12. $10/drop-in.

BreatheMoreYoga, 68 Hartford Turnpike, Tolland.

markyourcalendar NEW AGE & CRAFTS EXPO Sunday, November 4 • 10am-5pm

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Mediumship Demonstration – 7-8:15pm. With Sharon Farber. Limited to 10 people. Sharon will connect with loved ones in spirit for members of the audience.

Please register in advance. $10. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. DragonflyHealingArts.net.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Sample Essential Oils – 2-3pm. Natural Solutions for physical and emotional health. Free. Essential Health, 74 Park Rd West, Hartford. 860-471-6164.

Saw-whet Owl Banding – 8pm. This exciting program will be a memorable experience. Bring your camera. $15/ CAS members; $25/non-members. 860-928-4948. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret.

markyourcalendar A YEAR OF HEALING with Dr. Eilis Philpott Soul Healing Journey, LLC

The 2019 dates are: January 11-13 • February 8-10 • March 8-10 April 12-14 • May 3-5 • June 7- 9 • July 12-14 August 9-11 • September 13-15 October 11-13 • November 8-10 December 13-15 Meet one weekend a month for 12 months and receive what I have learned from trainings, life and guidance in a way that integrates the various modalities.

By the end of this 12-month training you will have catapulted your personal, professional and spiritual journey into the stratosphere.

Investment: $350 monthly billing or $4200 for year to pay in full Payment plans available.

Be prepared to commit to one full year of healing.

Registration required • 203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com SoulHealingJourney.com/A-Year-Of-Healing

Come Experience a Day of Spiritual & Creative Enlightenment

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2 Rooms of Dynamic Speakers & Guided Meditations Tarot & Intuitive Readings, Spiritual Art, Handcrafted Jewelry, Health & Wellness, Aura Photos, Crystals, Candles, Soaps, Dolls, and much more!

YOGA FOR THE DIGESTIVE ORGANS WITH PATTY TOWNSEND

Wyndham Southbury 1284 Strongtown Rd, Southbury For more info email: Cryours87@yahoo.com or call: 203-733-6560 VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE

Door donations benefit Hartford Hospital’s Integrative Medicine, Angie’s Spa and CT Children’s Medical Center

ANGELINA DIANA: AN EVENING WITH SPIRIT Spiritual Psychic Medium & New Age & Craft Expo Reading Event at 5:15pm.

For more information: contact Shirley Bloethe at 860-989-0033

To purchase tickets visit: AngelinaDiana.com

Facebook.com/Passport to Health and Wellness

$6 Admission • $1 off with this coupon

Saturday, October 13 • 1-4pm • Learn the intricacies of the digestive organs through Embodied Anatomy and asana • Understand the physical anatomy of the digestive organs • Utilize breathing to access the organs • Sense and feel the qualities of digestive organs • Experience movement from the organ body • Learn techniques to incorporate digestive organ support and awareness Workshop is appropriate for students of all levels. $75 per student, JOY monthly members receive a 10% discount Journey of Yoga 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482 • Register JourneyOfYoga.com October 2018

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daily Online Course: Cracking the Code to Body-Mind Intelligence – Four-part online course series. Take at your own pace. Your body is a resource for transformation. Tap into your body wisdom revealing its unique language and important messages. First part is free. Visit website to learn more. DrAnyAhricko. com/Online-Courses.

sunday Qi & Tea – 10am-noon. 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-noon.

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.

Yoga Basics – 10:30-11:30am. Come as a beginner to learn the basics of yoga or come more experienced and wanting to reestablish the foundation of

markyourcalendar TIBETAN SAND MANDALA & EMPOWERMENT AT VALLEY SPIRIT WELLNESS CENTER Tuesday, November 6 - Saturday, November 10 Join Valley Spirit Wellness Center in welcoming a special delegation of Tibetan Yujngdrung Bön Buddhist monks. They are coming to create a sacred sand mandala, perform empowerment ceremony and lead meditation for those interested to heal and increase their lifespan, restore vitality and increase good luck and prosperity.

November 6, 7, 8: morning meditation and sand mandala creation is free November 9: $50 donation for Empowerment ceremony November 10: $25 donation for Closing ceremony Valley Spirit Wellness Center 6 Green Hill Rd Washington Depot Call 860-619-2788, email Info@ValleySpiritCoop.com or visit ValleySpiritWellness.com for detailed schedule of events and to register 30

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your practice. $18/drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

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.

Kid or Family Yoga (alternates) – 4-5pm. Yoga is for the whole family. Let your little yogi explore and learn on the mat while you play right along with them. Engaging songs and stories will get everyone practicing movement with breath in this fun family class. Special rates apply. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

Yin Yasa – 5:15-6:30pm. Yin yoga works on the yin tissues of the body, known as connective tissues, by gently stretching in a steady, quiet manner. The yin poses are followed up with a vinyasa flow practice, which stretches and strengthens muscular tissues. $18/drop-in. Journey of Yoga, 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury. 860-680-1482.

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.

monday 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.

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.

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.

Me Tai Chi – 6:30-7:30pm. Improve balance, grace and mental focus. It can assist one in relaxing, moving toward mindfulness and releasing stuck energy in the body. $98/6 classes; $20/drop-in. Sharing The Light Wholistic Center, 395 W Avon Rd, Avon.

860-936-0012.

Meditation Mondays – 7-8pm. 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. 860-530-1552.

SeaInTheSkyHealing.com.

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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.

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.

Gentle Yoga for 50-Plus – 9:30pm. With Art Rodia, yoga instructor. Created for people 50+ who need a gentle approach to yoga, these classes include breathing, relaxation and restorative postures. 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.

tuesday The Graduate Institute – Call to visit us any day of the week to arrange a visit. We offer Master of Arts Degree programs designed for busy people.

Only one weekend a month; 2 years. The Graduate Institute,171 Amity Rd, Bethany. 203-874-4252.

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.

Weekly Bird Walks – 8am. With Andy Rzeznikiewicz. View various bird species. Bring binoculars and wear drab clothing. Carpool to various locations. $5/CAS members; $10/non-members.

Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org/ Pomfret-Home.

Meditation Circle – 10-10:30am. $5 cash donation, 100% of proceeds go to From the Heart, a Tollandbased outreach program. BreatheMoreYoga, 68 Hartford Turnpike, Tolland.

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.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6pm. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-404-2578.

BridgeHAC.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.

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.

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 – 7-8pm. A non-judgmental community gathering to explore conscious, intuitive, meditative movement amidst a heart opening blend of world music. No dance experience necessary. First and third Tuesdays are women only.

Second and fourth Tuesdays all are welcome. 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.

Arcturian Odyssey – 7:15-8:45pm. Third Tuesday.

9/18, 10/16, 11/20. Encompassing sight and sound created by extraordinary Sacred Geometry, this journey will transform both the individual and group consciousness through a dynamic shift in frequency. $20. Ravenwood Holistic Wellness Center, 199 W Center St, Manchester. 860-432-2081. DeborahRavenwood.com.

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. 413-822-8486.

wednesday 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.

Noon Walks – Noon. Join our volunteers for fresh air, exercise, good company and naturalist lessons along the way. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free/CAS members; $3/nonmembers. Grassland Bird Conservation Center, 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center. 860-928-4948. CTAudubon.org/Pomfret-Home.

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.

Qigong – 6pm. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-404-2578.

BridgeHAC.com.

Trance Mediumship Circle – 6-7pm. Some mediumship experience needed, not necessarily trance. Started April 2018. Sit to develop trance state. Beginners to trance welcome. $10/donation.

Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow.

860-989-2358. DragonflyHealingArts.net.

Weight Management Class – 6-7:30pm. Weekly series led by a registered dietitian nutritionist discussing topics such as simple meal planning, what and how much to eat, and the skinny of fats and sugar. Free. ShopRite, 110 Albany Tpke, Canton.

860-693-3666.

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.

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.

With Sharon Farber. Mixed level circle to develop evidential mediumship. Beginners welcome. Active since May 2012. $10 donation. Dragonfly Healing Arts, 8 Wickett St, Pine Meadow. 860-989-2358.

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.

thursday 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.

Move and Groove - Conscious Conditioning with Sandy Byrne – 8:45-10am. Fusing the expertise of conditioning athletes with yogic consciousness, this fun, energetic class will jump-start your metabolism and get your body feeling strong and supple. $16 drop-in, class cards available. River Rock Yoga, 274 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield. 860-757-3339.

Gentle Yoga – 9am. The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St, Farmington. 860-404-2578.

BridgeHAC.com.

Kundalini Yoga and Music Meditation – 9:3010:30am. With Leesa Sklover, PhD, C-IAYT, Certified Yoga Therapist, Kundalini Yoga Teacher.

Experience the yoga of awareness weekly to heal your mind and your life. All welcome. Register for first class. $15 per class/monthly discount.

Short Beach Union Church, 14 Pentacost St, Branford. 917-860-0488. DrSklover@gmail.com.

LoveLifeProductions.net.

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. 860-5330179. Registration required: CTNaturalHealth.com/ Event-Calendar.

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.

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.

friday Intelligent Qigong Level 1 – 9-10am. 9/7-7/7.

One-year program. Class consists of the history of Intelligent Qigong, qigong theory, basic qigong exercises, qigong warmup, Intelligent Qigong level 1 form. $20/drop-in; $70/monthly. $55/new students. 280 Garden Grove Rd, Manchester. 860558-6146.

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. 860558-6146.

Shake Your Soul – 10:45-11:45am. 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.

Self-Care Qigong and Shiatsu – 11:15am-noon.

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.

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Meditative Coloring – Noon-1pm. Coloring for relaxation, stress reduction, meditation and spiritual connection, centering, healing and coming into your true deep self. We will supply coloring pages and supplies or you may bring your own. Facilitated by Heidi. $5/suggested donation.

Toivo, 399 Franklin Ave, Hartford. 860-296-2338.

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. Create your Community Resource Guide Listing online at NAHRT.com.

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. 860-404-2578.

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Ellington Farmers’ Market – 9am-Noon. 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.

Qigong, All Levels – 11am-noon. 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.

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.

AROMATHERAPY DISALINO ESSENTIAL OILS & FRAGRANCES

The Shops at Somerset Square, 140 Glastonbury Blvd, Glastonbury Upstairs by Sola Salons over Chipotle 860-372-6847 Lisa@DisaLino.com DisaLino.com DisaLino Essential Oils & Fragrances is a small family-owned business.

Our essential oils are 100% pure essential oil and our fragrances contain no alcohol. Our cosmetic grade roll-ons are long lasting aromas from paradise. We also provide essential oil accessories such as diffusers and aromatherapy necklaces.

ASTROLOGY 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 19.

AYURVEDA JOURNEY OF YOGA LLC

classifieds HELP WANTED SEA IN THE SKY HEALING AND WELLNESS CENTER is seeking a massage therapist or acupuncturist to join our team at our lovely new facility in Hebron. Amenities include beautiful treatment room with AC, sink and yoga room for group events. $250/month. Contact Melanie at SeaInTheSkyHealing@gmail.com or 860-530-1552. SeaInTheSkyHealing.com

SPACE FOR RENT

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 10.

FARMINGTON. BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE PRACTITIONER SPACE AVAILABLE by the hour at the Bridge Healing Arts Center. Massage table and consultation chairs are included. $15/per hour. Contact us 860-404-2578.

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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.

CRYSTAL/SOUND HEALING CRYSTAL MUSIC HEALING

Bradford W. Tilden, MM, CMT, Level 4 Practitioner UWT Healing Level 4 Practitioner and Level 3 Teacher UWT Gemstone Healing • Heaven on Earth Healing Center, 72 Center St, Southington • Unicorn Meadow Farm, 1349 Spruce St, Suffield • Western Mass Wellness, 567 Springfield St, Agawam, MA 415-420-6232 Bradford@CrystalMusicHealing.com BradfordWTilden.BandCamp.com (discography) By appointment in person and remotely Intuitive sessions include sound healing, crystal healing and Universal White Time Gemstone and energy healing. Sessions are relaxing and rejuvenating, beneficial for stress and pain reduction, removing blockages, raising your vibration and opening spiritually. Bradford is available for lectures/workshops and public/ private sound healing events.

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EDUCATION THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE 171 Amity Rd, Bethany 203-874-4252 Info@Learn.edu Learn.edu

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. Enrolling now for 2018 programs! See ad, page 4.

HARTFORD FAMILY INSTITUTE

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

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 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 25.

EDUCATION THE INSTITUTE OF SUSTAINABLE NUTRITION 113 Simsbury Rd, West Granby 860-764-9070 Joan@TIOSN.com TIOSN.com

We offer a unique certification program blending the science of nutrition with the handson components of sustainable gardening practices; using food and herbs to make kitchen medicine; culinary skills; and foraging for and using nutrient-rich wild food. Now enrolling for fall 2018!

ENERGY HEALING 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.

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; facial aesthetics; spiritual readings; meditation; and a variety of classes and workshops.

SHARING THE LIGHT WHOLISTIC CENTER, LLC

395 W Avon Rd, Avon 860-936-0012 Cheryl@SharingTheLightWC.com SharingTheLightWC.com Sharing the Light is your premier healing destination specializing in Traditional Usui Reiki Practitioner certification classes and sessions with Reiki Master Teachers; Crystal Dreaming; singing bowls; John of God Crystal Light Bed; 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-time practitioners. See ad, page 25.

HOLISTIC HEALTH GEMSTONE THERAPY INSTITUTE 860-646-3063 Education@GemFormulas.com LearnGem.com

Gemstone Therapy is the ground-breaking energy modality applying specific gemstone tools to initiate and sustain greater health. Local beginner and practitioner classes. See ad, page 8.

LOIS GRASSO AKA MIMI STEVENS Holistic Health Coach, Speaker, Author East Hartford-Glastonbury line 860-796-1480 Lois@LoisGrasso.com LoisGrasso.com

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.

HORMONE SUPPORT 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.

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COLLABORATIVE NATURAL HEALTH PARTNERS

Enlightening Minds Hypnosis, LLC 2433 Main St, Ste 6, Rocky Hill 860-302-8590 DebbieKleinman@aol.com EnlighteningMindsHypnosis.com

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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 25.

The clinic offers the best of both worlds; our physicians are trained in 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.

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

Abundant Health Massage Swedish ThMassage erapy & Wellness offers therapeutic massage, Deep Tissue Massage aromatherapy, Face Toning Massage, the Raindrop A natural, non-invasive Reiki body-contouring treatment that helps RaindropTechnique Technique and Lypossage, a research-based, Aromatherapy Massage Facial to reduce the appearance of cellulite. non-invasive bodytoday contouring treatment that Schedule a complimentary consultation with Kristina, Certified Lypotherapist. helps with diminishing look ofBCTMB cellulite. It also Kristina E. Mozzicato, LMT,the RMT, CLT, improves elasticity and skin tone around face, 860-778-0315 | info@abundanthealthct.com | CT Licensethe #005956 upper arms.

Lypossage cleanses the body 2 Forest Park neck Drive,and Farmington, CT 06032 | www.abundanthealthct.com of stagnant lymphatic fluid (lymphedema) while toning muscles and firming sagging tissue. See ad, page 23.

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.

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY THE HAPPINESS CLUB

Audrey Carlson 860-841-5894 AudreyBCarlson@cox.net HartfordHappinessClub.com Come to Hartford’s Happiness Club monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month from 7-8:30pm, at Town and County Club at 22 Woodland St in Hartford. Happiness is a choice… make it yours.

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REFLEXOLOGY STEVE M. SYLVESTER, CR 57 Pratt St, Ste 407, Hartford 860-269-7222 ReflexologyWorks.net

Reflexology is comforting, relaxing and rewarding. I have a private, comfortable studio in downtown Hartford where clients can experience this simple but very helpful modality. I have practiced this art form for many years; come enjoy what I have to offer.

TAI CHI/QIGONG WU HEALING CENTER

Dr. Ming Wu 45 S. Main St, Ste 100, West Hartford 978-790-8888 Center@WuHealing.com WuHealing.com Tai chi and qigong focus on empowering Chi, enhancing health and healing the mind, body and spirit using diverse bodywork therapies.

Develop physical and mental fitness with calmness, balance and awareness. Dr. Wu is now offering regular classes, workshops and retreats for all levels. See ad, page 23.

THERMOGRAPHY CT THERMOGRAPHY HEALTH SCREENING CENTER April Beaman, CTT, RDH Farmington 860-415-1150 April@ctthermography.com CTThermography.com

Thermography is a FDA approved radiation free, no touch screening procedure.

Used as part of a routine health screening program, thermography can increase the chances of detecting breast abnormalities, disease, and cancer up to 10 years earlier than traditional methods. See ad, page 13.

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TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALING HEARTSOURCE INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS

Donna MacLean Gordon BRIDGE Healing Arts Center 304 Main St, Farmington 860-978-2938 MyHeartsourceWellness@gmail.com HeartsourceIntegrative.com 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, as well as Reiki healing and pastoral and spiritual counseling. I gently guide clients in the journey to wellness using various modalities, diet and positive lifestyle changes. See ad, page 27.

SOUL HEALING JOURNEY LLC Eilis Philpott 40 Livingston St, Fairfield 203-767-5954 Eilis@SoulHealingJourney.com SoulHealingJourney.com

Eilis, a certified Rebirther, has completed Rebirthing and Advanced Rebirthing training.

She is a Reiki Master in Usui/ Raku-kei Reiki and Angelic Reiki. She teaches 13th Octave LaHoChi, Angel Light Healing, chakra balancing and other healing techniques. A transformational healing session supports you in healing all aspects of your life. See ad, page 24.

YOGA JOURNEY OF YOGA, LLC

Margaret Durbas, Owner/Director 730 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury 860-680-1482 JourneyOfYoga.com Inspiring health and happiness with Beginner, Vinyasa, Slow Flow, Gentle, Restorative, Meditation, Kid and Family Yoga. New Student Special: $50 for 30 days. Experienced students, deepen your practice or become a teacher with our 200 Hour Yoga Teaching Training in August. See ad, page 10.

YOGA CENTER OF COLLINSVILLE 10 Front St, Collinsville 860-693-YOGA (9642) info@YogaCenterCollinsville.com YogaCenterCollinsville.com

Experience yoga in the vibrant surroundings of historic Collinsville. Morning / evening classes available: Beginners, Gentle, Mixed, Advanced, Yogalates, Belly Dance and yoga for Kids. Drop-ins welcome! New student special: $50 for one month of unlimited yoga classes. See ad, page 5.

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