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Never Glossy. Always Green.

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ear Mom, Well, it’s been exactly four years since liftoff. The day your soul returned home, and we started the process of living this life without you. I’m not going to lie; it hasn’t been easy. I miss our Sunday dinners, birthday celebrations, trips to Sandpoint to window shop, and Wolf Lodge for your favorite steak dinner. I miss your cooking and our long talks on the deck, as well as your sound advice during rough times—which have been ample this year (haha).

Even though you were there in spirit, we missed you at the birth of your fifth grandchild. You would eat him up—he’s so adorable!! So yeah, it’s been rough not having you “here” for many of these moments, but as you know, I’ve also had some beautiful life experiences since your departure. Because of your passing, I’ve come to more fully understand the preciousness of life and the small moments that mean so much. I no longer take those for granted. I’ve become more connected to my source of light within and have grown to rely on her as much as I once relied on you for guidance and direction.

Your death taught me more about life than any other lesson I could have possibly received, and I value our learning together during those final difficult months. Thanks to you, I’ve come to realize that death is not a life event to be feared or avoided, but instead a “liftoff ” of the soul from the body—much like a butterfly releasing from its cocoon. I chose this cover for you, Mom. Every time I see a butterfly, I’m reminded of you in your spirit form. I know you’re free, and exactly where you need to be, and I know I’m here to carry on my own soul’s work without you. As such, I just completed my certification to become an end of life doula so I can help others with this difficult, yet transformational, life event. I have you to thank for that, Mom.

And so, Tony, Shannon and I carry on without you, knowing you are still a strong and powerful presence in our lives and in the lives of your grandchildren. Please continue to watch over us and send signs of your presence in those fun and unexpected ways. We love it when that happens.

Your loving daughter now and forever,

Amber

Dearest Readers, Thank you for allowing me to share a piece of me with you every month. I hope my words resonate in your hearts—especially for those who have experienced the pain and heartache that the death of a loved one brings. During these extraordinary times of uncertainty we are all facing, I wish you immense joy and comfort in the ordinary and mundane moments that life allows when we pay attention—the laughter of a child, the wink from a soul mate, the fluttering butterfly trying to get your attention, that telephone call from your mom or dad. It is within these moments that magic is made. And couldn’t we all use a little more magic right about now? Big love to you all.

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Contents 12 LUMEN HIGH SCHOOL AND GLOW EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

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Intergenerational Learning Supports Teen Parents

14 HOW AWE CAN TRANSFORM OUR LIVES 15 HELP CHILDREN RELEASE TRAPPED EMOTIONS

For a Healthier, Happier Mindset

16 WHOLE-BODY DENTISTRY

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Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes

18 THE THREE LEGS OF MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

The John F. Barnes Method

19 OZONE IN DENTISTRY Dr. DeFelice Explains the Many Benefits

20 HEALING WATERS

Hot Baths Rejuvenate Body and Mind

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news briefs

The Power of Spiritual Intuitive Counseling

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inda Christine is an accomplished therapeutic professional, clinical hypnotherapist and nationally certified medical intuitive in the Spokane area who has spent more than 30 years working with human behaviors and addictions. Her business, Spiritual Intuitive Counseling, is currently offering a 60- and 90-minute in-person or remote private spiritual intuitive counseling session Linda Christine to new clients.

“When we are troubled, stressed or fearful, it is an age-old practice to seek someone who can advise and guide us,” shares Christine. “I have become a trusted spiritual advisor to many who seek wisdom in their own lives thanks to my life experience and understanding of the human journey, as well as faith and action.”

Skilled in both group and private counseling, Christine was born an intuitive and has learned to blend her gifted awareness and divine guidance in therapeutic settings.

“Depending on the client’s willingness to follow guidance and take responsibility for their healing, success is imminent and timely,” she explains. “After so many years working in clinical environments, I now incorporate all my gifts into helping others achieve wellness, joy, personal freedom and spiritual connection.”

Cost: $65 for a 60-minute, and $85 for a 90-minute, in-person or remote counseling session.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 509-496-8138 or visit Facebook.com and search Linda Christine Studios. See Resource Guide listing, page 29.

Myofascial Release for New Clients

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ark Smith, owner of My Massage and Sports Therapy in the Spokane Valley, is offering an introductory special of $35 to new clients for a 60-minute myofascial release massage.

“My goal in working with clients is to help their body return to its natural, relaxed, pain-free state,” explains Smith. “There are numerous benefits to the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Technique I utilize, and I encourage anyone who has been feeling pain to try it out and experience the benefits for themselves.”

Cost for new clients: $35. Location: 101 N. Evergreen Ave., Spokane Valley. For more information, call 509-370-2207 or book online at MyMassageSportsTherapy.com. See ad, page 14.

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Weight Loss Coach with a Heart of Compassion

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heryl Quesnel, owner of Process to Wellness, serves as a weight loss health coach who approaches clients from a place of understanding, empathy and compassion. She is currently offering a free no-pressure, no-obligation telephone consultation to anyone seeking diabetes prevention, weight loss, sleep improvement and wellness gain.

“Twenty-two years ago, I was overweight, pre-diabetic, sleep deprived and had adrenal fatigue. I dieted and ran endless cardio but couldn’t get free of all of my stubborn weight, blood sugar issues, exhaustion and fatigue,” shares Quesnel. “Once I learned that insulin resistance was behind all of my symptoms, I was able to correct the issues and the weight just melted off. I felt and slept great again. Now, I am living my dream of helping others lose weight and gain wellness!”

Quesnel was trained in the Berg Method, which gets to the root of health issues instead of managing the symptoms.

“Seven out of ten adults are insulin resistant. My heart’s desire is to do my part to stop diabetes in its tracks by powerfully dealing with insulin resistance,” explains Quesnel. “I am passionate about helping people prevent diabetes, lose weight and feel great!”

For a free Process to Wellness consultation call 208-267-1990. For more information, including rates and wellness packages, visit ProcessToWellness.com. See Resource Guide listing, page 30.

Jaclyn Brereton and Jennifer L. Brown

Healing Boutique Opens in Spokane Valley

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he team at A Spiritual Touch Healing Boutique is excited to announce the opening of their new location in the Spokane Valley.

Co-owners, Jaclyn Brereton and Jennifer L. Brown, came together to create a dynamic space that offers healing modalities and spiritual products from around the world. “We are so excited our healing boutique is officially open and offering beautiful treasures for the soul, such as oracle cards, singing bowls, tongue drums, gongs, copper, clothing, jewelry, smudging tools and handmade items from healers and artists in our region,” shares Brown.

In addition to a storefront, the owners have created healing rooms where local practitioners can rent space and offer their services to clients. “We have a room for meditations, healings, classes, workshops and community gatherings,” enthuses Brereton. “We are here to support local healers and community members on their unique journey toward wholeness, and offer rooms to healers at an affordable hourly, daily or monthly rate.”

Some of the modalities offered include reiki, tarot card readings, essential oil education, emotion code, angel card readings, energy healings and more. “We encourage anyone who is curious about our store or offerings to come by and learn more!”

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ith more than 30 years of experience as an energy healer, Sherri Arter has a strong passion for working with people ready to heal at the soul level. She is currently offering channeled energy healing sessions via telephone or out of her home office in Post Falls, Idaho.

“I was born with the ability to read, see, feel and hear energy, and was menSherri Arter tored by my grandmother who was also a healer and recognized my gifts early on,” shares Arter. “I have a strong passion for utilizing these powerful gifts to help people who are truly ready and willing to heal—it’s like oxygen for me and I absolutely love it.”

Arter has helped clients with a variety of life difficulties including, “past abuse, past life programs, trauma, PTSD, ‘dis-ease,’ health, diet, as well as relationship and career issues and when necessary, spiritual surgery. My sessions also include learning new techniques to create a life that works for you,” she explains.

“Each of my sessions includes a channeled message specifically for you. Typically, this includes six pages for you to take home. I call it a road map. This is always done prior to each session and gone over at the end of each session.”

“It’s also important to note,” adds Arter, “that nobody leaves a session until they are grounded, balanced and in their natural state of pure love and light.”

For more information, or to book a channeled energy healing session, call or text 208-661-1338 or email LightLoveTruth1@ gmail.com. See ad, page 18.

Telemedicine Now Available at Rivercreek Wellness

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ivercreek Wellness is now offering telemedicine and telehealth visits for new and existing patients that reside anywhere in the U.S. “Both new and existing patients love having access to naturopathic medical care from the comfort of their home or wherever they are traveling,” shares Dr. Julie George, naturopathic physician and owner of Rivercreek Wellness in the Spokane Valley. “telemedicine is reducing stress for patients and saving on travel time. We use HIPPA compliant software for these visits. All that a patient needs is an internet connection and their phone, tablet or computer.”

The virtual visits are approximately two hours for new patients and one hour for follow ups. If lab work is required, kits will be shipped to the patient’s home and/or electronically submitted to the lab. “Supplement purchases are still done through the link on our Rivercreek Wellness website and we still offer competitively priced wellness packages.”

Dr. Julie George specializes in chronic conditions such as fatigue, fibromyalgia, digestion issues, food sensitivities, mold illness and more. Rivercreek Wellness is located in Spokane Valley and serves the Inland Northwest and patients across the U.S. For more information, or to make a telemedicine/ telehealth appointment, visit RivercreekWellness.com or call 509-919-1385.

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Holistic Chamber in the Park

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he Spokane Chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) will hold its August meeting at Manito Park on Spokane’s south hill from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on August 11. The topic is Supporting Holistic Businesses During COVID-19.

The meeting will be led by HCC President, Amber McKenzie, publisher of Natural Awakenings Inland Northwest.

“Our last meeting in the park was a lot of fun,” enthuses McKenzie. “Our members and several visitors were able to connect in meaningful ways, network and share business updates. We enjoyed it so much, we decided to do it again in August!”

Physical distancing requirements will be in place during the outdoor meeting. “We encourage HCC members and visitors to bring their own chair or blanket to sit on,” says McKenzie.

Location: 1702 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane. For more information, or to RSVP, call/text 509-869-4361 or visit HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Spokane. See ad, page 20.

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global briefs

Nature Needs More Space

All over the world, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities and habitat encroachment. A 2019 study published in Science News estimates that 1 million species face extinction within decades.

The natural world makes the planet livable by cleaning the air, filtering water, cycling carbon dioxide and pollinating crops. To impede biodiversity loss, governments are working to set aside more space for natural habitats. The UN Convention on Biodiversity (Tinyurl.com/Post2020GlobalFramework), which is now under consideration, seeks to designate 30 percent of land and sea as protected by 2030 and 50 percent by 2050 in order to revive ecosystems and safeguard the diversity of species on Earth. Humans have altered more than three-quarters of Earth’s surface, and of the 14 terrestrial biomes, such as tropical rainforest, tundra or desert, eight retain less than 10 percent of undeveloped wilderness, according to a 2016 study in Current Biology.

Many species have already vanished.

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In 2018, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that fossils belonged to mineral rights owners, threatening to put a damper on scientific fossil hunting by paleontologists, but the Montana Supreme Court has now decided that fossils should not be deemed minerals, thereby restoring ownership of two dinosaurs buried together to the landowners, as had been customary in the past. A year after buying their property, Mary Anne and Lige Murray, along with a private fossil hunter, found an impressive array of specimens, including a complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton. Scientists like David Polly, an Indiana University paleontologist and past president of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, had warned that tying fossils to mineral rights would make it harder to get permission to excavate them and put the ownership of fossils already on display into doubt. They also feared that distinctive fossils would be purchased by private collectors, denying access to the public and researchers.

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Lumen High School and GLOW Early Childhood Learning Center Intergenerational Learning Supports Teen Parents

by Sheila Julson

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eenage pregnancy can have a traumatic impact on a teen’s life, affecting school, family relationships and career opportunities. As a licensed mental health therapist, Katie Jessop had worked with many teenage parents and saw how the demands of parenting impacts youth.

Those experiences led her to co-form Lumen High School and the adjoining GLOW Early Childhood Learning Center, a public charter high school for teenage parents and their children.

Lumen and GLOW—an acronym for “Go Light Our World”—will open in September 2020 and provide a healthy, social environment for teens and their children.

“They can get back on track to where their lives would have been academically if they had not gotten pregnant,” Jessop explains.

“We also want to build a student population with strong voices so they can go out and feel empowered to advocate for themselves and others in the community. They’ll gain confidence to work, volunteer or contribute to their communities in some way.”

Lumen and GLOW was born from a chance meeting between Jessop and Shauna Edwards, executive director of Lumen. Jessop had studied under Dr. Kent Hoffman, a clinician, attachment researcher and founder of Circle of Security, which focuses on parent-child relationships. After working with local programs focused on teenage parents, Jessop was inspired to

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open a childhood center based on Circle of Security. However, funding challenges, along with Jessop’s own pregnancy, put that idea on hold.

Through a colleague, Jessop met Edwards, who at the time was writing a grant to establish an educational program for teen parents. “She was finding that many schools with childcare programs to serve teenage parents had suffered from budget cuts,” Jessop says. “That left students with very limited high school options.”

Edwards knew the steps to start a high school but knew little about the early

learning aspect. “I told her I had been working on starting a childhood learning center,” Jessop enthuses. The women combined forces and also brought in Melissa Pettey, Lumen’s principal, to establish Lumen and GLOW as a charter school through the Washington State Charter School Association.

An Educational Model to Empower Teen Parents

Lumen will serve male and female teen parents and expectant teen parents ages 14 through 21. Students will have access to the child care center with hours that mirror the high school. Because the high school is next door, teens can have lunch with their child, take part in a daily parenting class and then put their own children down for naps before returning to afternoon academic classes. “Parents get time to just be themselves and focus on academics, but we also have scheduled time for them to be with their child and get support for healthy parenting,” Jessop affirms.

Through a number of community partnerships, Lumen and GLOW will be able to offer mental health services, drug and alcohol counseling, occupational therapy and have a small medical clinic right at the school. Jessop says they’re working on a partnership with a local dentist’s office to block out certain days for students and their children to receive dental checkups.

The school will also offer sexual and reproductive health classes to help teens prevent unwanted pregnancies.

“Because we’re a charter school, we can be flexible and also offer things like trauma-informed yoga,” Jessop says. The curriculum is based on Newtech Network, a project-based learning model that is socially and emotionally aware. “When you teach academics through social and emotional

lenses, people tend to learn better,” Jessop says. Credit makeup options are available if students have to miss school for family or health reasons.

As the director of early learning and relational learning for GLOW, Jessop says they will serve ages birth through 12. GLOW has a partnership with Spokane-based Joya that assists children birth through age three with special needs. The GLOW staff will be trained in a healthy, research-based attachment protocol that encourages positive relationships with parents, children and their teachers.

From July 15 through August 15, the Spokane Chapter of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) is sponsoring a GLOW fundraiser called BinGLOW. A take on Bingo, the game will have a card with 25 accessible, family-friendly activities that get participants out into their communities and into nature while socially distancing. Playing cards are available for a $10 suggested donation, and players are encouraged to ask their family and friends

for pledges for each activity they complete.

“They are easy, accessible activities people can do no matter where they live,” Jessop says. “They’re designed to open the mind to imagination and play while being connected to the environment.”

Another fundraiser will run through early September that will highlight 12 people from the Lumen and GLOW communities doing short videos that will help generate information on education, advocacy and donation opportunities.

Lumen High School and GLOW Early Learning Center are located at 718-720 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane. For more information, call 509-570-3921 or visit LumenHighSchool.org, Facebook.com/Lumen High School, GLOWChildren.org or Facebook. com/GlowChildrenEarlyLearningCenter.

Join the Spokane Holistic Chamber of Commerce in supporting the GLOW bingo fundraiser by purchasing a BinGLOW card for $10 at GLOWChildren.org/binglow.

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How Awe Can Transform Our Lives

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by Jonah Paquette

hat do you feel when you gaze up at the night sky, listen to a soul-stirring piece of music or witness an act of great courage or inspiration? What happens in your body, and what emotions arise, when you come face-toface with these sorts of moments? This feeling—often complete with goosebumps and a shiver down the spine—is known as awe. And as it turns out, this underappreciated and often misunderstood emotion just might hold the key to a happy, meaningful and healthy life.

Although we might think of awe as a rare experience, awe-inspiring moments are all around us. We don’t have to climb to the summit of Mount Everest or stand atop the Eiffel Tower to reap the many benefits of awe. Instead, we can learn to notice the changing colors of the leaves, truly see the joy in a child’s eyes or allow ourselves to be uplifted by the kindness of a stranger.

When we do, it not only feels good in the moment—it actually can change life in lasting and profound ways. In fact, cuttingedge research has shown that awe holds many benefits, ranging from improved mental health, stronger immune systems, increased compassion, strengthened social bonds and much more. In short, the moments that make us go, “Wow!” can be the very moments that lastingly change our lives for the better.

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Here are some ways we can find more awe in our daily life:

Seek out nature: Connect to the natural world, even by just visiting a local park, and notice the beauty all around.

Appreciate the good: Slow down and appreciate the small stuff—the aroma of morning coffee, time with loved ones, having a roof over our heads or even just the breath.

Look for inspiration: The current challenges around the world have also shown some of the best of humanity. Spend time learning about the people making a difference and experience a sense of awe through their courage.

Expand the mind: Learning about

mind-expanding topics like astronomy, the human brain or anything else that captures the imagination can be a great way to harness a feeling of awe.

Foster connection: The next time we’re with the people we love, take a moment to appreciate how awe-inspiring it is to have the capacity to love and forge bonds the way that we do.

Jonah Paquette is a psychologist, author and international speaker specializing in the science of happiness and well-being. His newest book, Awestruck, explores how moments of awe and wonder can transform our lives. For more information, visit JonahPaquette.com.

Help Children Release Trapped Emotions for a Healthier, Happier Mindset

by Jennifer Burrows

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he impact that emotions have on our physiology is well documented in scientific literature. We commonly refer to emotions as either being positive or negative. In reality, each emotion serves a valuable role. Emotions such as excitement, joy, anger—and even grief— help us participate in the world we live in, adding elements of texture and depth to our experiences. Anger, for example, can spur us into action in the face of injustice.

When paid attention to, our emotions can be powerful guides in our day-to-day lives. They can help us make decisions, set boundaries, and even tell us that we need to take some time to take care of ourselves.

Every emotion serves as a unique brushstroke on the canvas of life. Some emotions are better categorized as renewing, such as love, joy and gratitude, while emotions such as shame, anger and fear, when prolonged and unprocessed, can become depleting and lead to a host of physiological and emotional concerns.

Neuroscientist Dr. Candace Pert,

author of Molecules of Emotion, states, “We can no longer think of the emotions as having less validity than physical, material substance, but instead must see them as cellular signals that are involved in the process of translating information into physical reality, literally transforming them into matter. Emotions are at the nexus between matter and mind, going back and forth between the two and influencing both.”

The year 2020 has brought much grief, uncertainty and fear for many. This is especially true for children. They have been thrust into a very unfamiliar and scary new world while, more often than not, absorbing the emotions and anxieties of their parents as well as collective emotions that humanity is experiencing on a worldwide scale. If you are a parent, you may be seeing changes in moods, behaviors and sleep patterns. We tend to think of stress primarily affecting adults, but children are also quite vulnerable.

While we may be powerless to change our current world situation, there is much

we can do to release trapped emotions, thus shifting the emotional landscape of the body and contributing to a more resilient state. Emotion Code, created by Dr. Bradley Nelson, has been used successfully for the past 20 years by many people all over the world to identify and release trapped emotions. It is a gentle yet powerful technique. Children especially respond very quickly to Emotion Code, and really enjoy being part of the process.

By the time we are adults, we often have endured years of emotional stress only to find ourselves in a state of exhaustion and depletion. As Dr. Candace Pert said, “Since emotions run every system in the body, don’t underestimate their power to treat and heal.” Imagine if we’d had tools such as the Emotion Code available to us when we were children. Where would we be now?

Childhood is a perfect time to start this sort of support—especially now.

Jennifer Burrows, CBS, CSMS, LSHC, is a certified Emotion Code practitioner and owner of Mind-Body Wellness, located at 319 W. Hastings, Ste. A112, in Spokane.

Burrows is currently offering new clients a free 30-minute consultation, as well as three, one-hour sessions for individuals or families for only $195. Call 509-242-0856 to schedule or visit SpokaneBiofeedback.com.

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DENTISTRY Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes

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hile the majority of individuals may consider oral health as separate from overall health, the mouth and body are very much connected.

Until the late 1970s, this was rarely acknowledged outside a circle of dental professionals, physicians and allied researchers involved in organizations such as the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and the Holistic Dental Association.

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Dentists associated with these groups favor the use of preventive measures, a minimally invasive approach to dentistry and biocompatibility testing for all materials used in oral health procedures. Their individualized methodology and systemic health method of addressing the root causes frequently includes nutrition and lifestyle, providing patients with a less-toxic and safe experience for their overall health.

An important newcomer to this area is the myofunctional treatment system

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Jean Marie Nordin, DDS, co-owner of Groton Wellness, in Groton, Massachusetts, added pediatric orthodontics to her practice after learning about early innovative interventions from her mentor, James Bronson, DDS, of Bronson Family Dentistry, in McLean, Virginia.

“Our program for children involves a comprehensive evaluation on the first visit.

We look at breathing habits, the way their tongue swallows and the function of the muscles. In medicine, we believe that form follows function; therefore, we observe what muscles around the mouth actually do when the individual swallows. It is really the way you breathe and swallow, as well as how the muscles work, that plays a significant role in where teeth end up and line up,” explains Nordin, who identifies problems in patients between 2 and 5 years old.

“We can start them on a removable Myobrace mouthpiece that can be worn at night and an hour during the day. The mouthpiece begins to change the way the tongue works, waking it up and strengthening it. If a child is born with the physiological problem of a tongue-tie that can’t swallow properly or get up onto the palate, that tongue will never expand the palate like it’s supposed to,” she clarifies.

For chronic mouth-breathers, the face grows long and narrow, which in the long term can cause cardiovascular disease. In the short term, it can cause

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used in orthodontics for children 5 to 15 years old. Research in this field now points to the real causes for crooked teeth and incorrect jaw development—mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, reverse swallowing and thumb sucking (known as incorrect myofunctional habits), in addition to allergies, asthma and an openmouth posture.

anxiety, because the nitric oxide receptors located in the nose signal arteries and veins to relax. “A cardiologist knows about this phenomenon,” says Nordin, who notes that the dysfunction can be unwound before a child turns 9.

While early interceptive myofunctional orthodontic treatment methods such as Myobrace appliances have proven effective for children, there’s also good news for adults that suffer from breathing problems which cause sleep apnea, says Nordin, who employs a myofunctional therapist. Orofacial myofunctional therapy is neuromuscular reeducation of the oral facial muscles via a series of exercises that work with the muscles of the lips, tongue, cheeks and other parts of the face.

Early intervention and role modeling

“Parents can begin playing a pivotal role in how their children care for their teeth, as well as how they feel and behave in the dentist’s office, as early as age 1. I encourage every mother to bring their child to an appointment. They can hold the child in their lap so they can watch me caring for mom’s teeth. Generally, by the time they are alone in my chair, they aren’t frightened,” advises Pentti Nupponen, a doctor of dental medicine and owner of the Halifax Center for Holistic & Cosmetic Dentistry, in Halifax, Pennsylvania.

Chris Kammer, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Gums of Steel Oral Hygiene Transformation, in Middleton, Wisconsin, also suggests early interceptive treatments for young children. “Early treatments with removable appliances which expand the arch in the roof dome, influence bone growth and make room for incoming teeth can be performed by general dentists,” says Kammer, who notes that a proper diet may help prevent crowding of teeth, as well as malocclusion, or misalignment, of upper and lower teeth.

Gum and heart disease

Doctors practicing functional medicine are more likely to refer patients to biological and holistic dentists. Cardiologists are

particularly aware of a 2014 American Journal of Preventive Medicine study in which researchers looked at individuals with gum and heart disease. Individuals that received adequate care for gum disease had 10 to 40 percent lower cardiovascular care costs than those who didn’t get proper oral care. Another study revealed that gum disease increases an individual’s risk of heart disease by approximately 20 percent. Given such evidence, the American Dental Association and American Heart Association have acknowledged the relationship between the two diseases.

By neglecting important ongoing research regarding new and old dental practices, as well as orthodontics, mainstream media has largely left the public in the dark regarding problems associated with root canals, mercury amalgam fillings and some dental implants.

Root canals, tooth extractions and gum disease

Iveta Iontcheva-Barehmi, owner of Boston Dental Wellness, in Brookline, Massachusetts, takes a holistic and biological approach to dentistry founded on the philosophy that everything within the whole body is connected. “Teeth are related to organs, tissues and glands along the body’s meridians, energy channels through which the life force flows,” says the integrative periodontist, who prefers extracting teeth when necessary and using zirconium implants rather than performing a root canal.

Iontcheva-Barehmi explains, “It’s logical that the connection between the meridians and teeth can indicate an individual’s overall health and wellness. Tooth extractions protect patients from toothrelated disease and systemic infections that can be harmful to overall health. A failing root canal is a chronic abscess around the root of the tooth. It has a direct connection with the bloodstream and disseminates infection through the whole body.

This is the reason why holistic dentists recommend extractions.” She believes the best research on this was done by Weston Price, a Canadian dentist and pioneering nutritionist.

Treating gum disease

To treat gum disease, Amparo David, DMD, owner of Dentistry by Dr. David and the founder of the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Center of New England, in Bolton, Massachusetts, refers patients to the periodontist she keeps on staff. “I can tell that a patient has internal inflammation by looking at the gums and tongue.

Gum disease has been linked to health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and premature births or low-birth weight babies,” says David, whose preventive and healing suggestions for healthy gums includes chewable oral probiotics, daily coconut oil pulling, consisting of swishing a tablespoon of oil in the mouth for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce harmful bacteria there and on the teeth. She also recommends flossing with an electric toothbrush and a Waterpik. “I suggest adding one or two drops of tea tree oil and iodine to the water in the pick,” notes David, who urges patients to eat less sugar and carbohydrates and more vegetables, proteins and fruits.

“We treat gums with ozone after a deep cleaning because it kills bacteria on contact. Patients maintain healthier gums using ozonated oils twice a day and by using a good toothpaste with no glycerine or fluoride,” says David, who notes that temporomandibular mandibular joint (TMJ) problems are tied to sleep disorders. “Many adolescents have TMJ problems, and sometimes experience this after extraction or retraction orthodontics.”

Despite the slow trickle of related information to the public and the lack of acknowledgement by the majority of dental professionals, these new philosophies and biological dental protocols are definitely improving overall health and wellness.

According to the IAOMT, a dentist that chooses to put biocompatibility testing first can look forward to practicing effective dentistry while knowing that patients are being provided with the safest experience for their overall health.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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The Three Legs of Myofascial Release

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the direction of ease. Unwinding allows this combination of stretching and movement to bring the body back to positions of trauma known as still points. These still points often feel good, and this is where the healing of trauma occurs and where the body can unconditionally surrender and let go of the physiological memory stored in the restricted fascia.

The third leg of the tripod is rebounding, which uses the body’s fluids to release unconscious holding patterns. Rebounding also enhances the body’s ability to reduce pain and increase function and awareness.

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The first leg, cross-hand release, is a combination of compression and stretching that is applied to fascial restrictions using gradual pressure over long periods of time, five to 15 minutes. This release technique engages the restriction, also called the collagenous barrier, allowing it to soften or melt.

This leads to the second leg, unwinding, which is the movement component of myofascial release. Unwinding is similar to the combination of stretching and yawning many of us do after waking in the morning. These movements are like a dance that is being choreographed by the inner self, or our feeling intelligence, which moves in the direction of least resistance, also called

It is important to note that when the body is traumatized, the mind-body goes into a freeze response. This often creates a state of disassociation which can imprint in our mind-body. The sympathetic and parasympathetic autonomic nervous system can become stuck in a state of uncontrolled hyperarousal. This hyper state of arousal consumes vast amounts of energy and suppresses the trauma in our subconscious, leading to the possible manifestation of dysfunctions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome, and fibromyalgia.

The perpetual freeze response over time manifests holding patterns that give rise to chronic spasms and restricted fascia that eventually turn into symptoms.

Treating the fascial restrictions with this three-legged myofascial release technique reduces the pressure on nerves, tendons, muscles and organs, thereby relieving pain and increasing range of motion.

Myofascial release is an art form, which includes becoming centered in the current moment. When centered, a therapist can be fully present for the patient. Utilizing their skills and intuition, along with feedback from the client, the therapist is better equipped to tune into the body and treat ‘what is.’ The results take care of themselves.

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sary antioxidant enzymes to convert the ozone back to oxygen. In other words, ozone destroys bad cells while simultaneously being beneficial to healthy cells by super charging them with oxygen and preserving natural tooth structure and tissue. This makes ozone ideal for biological, conservative dental care.

The benefits of ozone are many and include:

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he 21st century dental practice is quite dynamic. New treatment protocols and new materials are being developed at a rapid pace. Ozone dental therapy falls into the category of new treatment protocols in dentistry, yet ozone is not new at all. Ozone therapy is already a major treatment modality in Europe, South America and a number of other countries. Ozone therapy was first incorporated into dentistry in the 1930s and since then has become a vital component of many biological dental practices.

Ozone (O3) is a type of molecule made of three oxygen atoms. Most people are familiar with the term ozone as it relates to our atmosphere. Ozone in the atmosphere protects the living things on earth from harmful ultraviolet rays by cleansing the air of pollutants.

Ozone is a naturally occurring gas that has a germicidal and cleansing effect on the human body. Ozone can kill infectious agents such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, protozoa and viruses.

Using ozone therapy in dentistry is helpful as many infections that cause dental disease have been linked to other disorders including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, pancreatic cancer, preterm birth and dementia.

How dental ozone works

In simple terms, ozone attaches itself to the wall of a diseased cell or virus. Because damaged cells and bugs do not have the antioxidant enzymes necessary to protect themselves from the ozone, the cell dies. Healthy cells, on the other hand, do have the neces-

• Prevents and reverses cavities • Non-toxic alternative to fluoride • Cleanses and sanitizes dental infections • Promotes healing of diseases in the mouth • Acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory • Boosts oxygen metabolism and increases circulation • Shifts mouth to a neutral PH which neutralizes erosive toxins • Creates healthier biofilm • Dramatically improves gum disease • Eliminates post-operative sensitivity • Reduces or eliminates pain after dental work • Eliminates leaking bacteria under fillings and crowns • Reduces trauma during treatment • Cleans and disinfects root canals and tubules • Reduces risks of nerve exposure • Painless and economical • Bio-energetic • Is an ideal antibiotic alternative • Decreases pain and duration of cold sores and canker sores • Remineralizes teeth • Controls halitosis • Activates the immune system • Promotes enhanced wound healing Dr. Louise DeFelice is the owner and dentist at DeFelice Dentistry located at 4703 N. Maple St., Spokane, WA. DeFelice Dentistry offers holistic dental care services, including ozone therapy, mercury filling removal, ceramic dental implants, nutritional supplements, restorative care, patient education and more. For more information, call or text 509-327-7719 or schedule an appointment online at DeFeliceDentistry.com. See ad, page 3.

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Whether we step into a full-body tub or a foot basin, water is a balm for the modern spirit bogged down by information overload and world events. “Taking time away in the sanctuary of warm water allows us to slip into a different state of mind and to release the energetic armor we defend ourselves with, as well as recuperate and heal internally,” says Kiva Rose Hardin, herbalist and co-editor of Plant Healer magazine, in New Mexico.

HEALING WATERS Hot Baths Rejuvenate Body and Mind

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own to our very cells, water is the foundation of life. In the ancient Greco-Roman world, bathing in hot mineral springs and cool saltwater was a common ritual for better health, and spaces dedicated to baths were considered sacred. Stepping into a warm tub harkens back to the safety of the womb while offering abundant health benefits. Opting for a bath instead of a shower can not only help minimize headaches, insomnia, menstrual cramps, depression and chronic pain, but

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soothe a burnt-out nervous system. It can also enliven stagnant blood and lymphatic fluids, enabling metabolic waste to be carried out of the body through perspiration.

“Hydrotherapy is used in many natural health systems for a wide variety of ailments from inflammation to nervous system dysfunction and skin conditions.

Whether you have access to a bathtub or not, there are many ways you can apply these traditional practices to your own self-care routine,” says Marlene Adelmann,

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A good bath can lower chronic systemic inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. It can also impact how the body uses insulin.

A 2018 study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology shows that immersion in hot water counters low-grade inflammation and increases glucose metabolism in individuals unable to exercise.

Hot baths relax muscles by promoting blood circulation through the tissues and prompting the nervous system into a calming parasympathetic mode. Cold-water soaks—preferably in the morning—provide perks that include boosting immunity and increasing depression-zapping endorphins such as dopamine.

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A Handful of Nature The skin is our largest organ, and what we put into the bath affects us from the outside-in. Bentonite clay for detoxing and Dead Sea salts for pain are great choices. Studies going back to the 1990s show significant, lasting effects of Dead Sea salts on those with osteoarthritis of the knee, as well as rheumatoid arthritis.

Fortifying the bath with Epsom salts, evaporated sea salt or Himalayan pink salt is highly beneficial. “Himalayan salt has 84 valuable trace minerals, including potassium, magnesium and sodium. It draws out toxins, cleanses the skin and helps cleanse the body energetically,” says Hellen Yuan, founder of the bath product company Hellen, in Brooklyn.

Adding bundles of fresh or dried herbs or snipping them into sachets can strengthen immune response and provide a welcome antidote to work-related stress. “Aromatic herbs and essential oils are inhaled through our olfactory system and make a beeline to our brains, signaling that it’s time to relax or feel energized,” says Adelmann, who emphasizes practical common sense.

“Although flowers and leaves floating in the tub make for lovely social media posts, most household plumbing cannot handle big, bulky plant material. The simplest way to add herbs to a bath is by making a super-concentrated tea.” Hardin concurs, recommending fresh or dried lavender, flowering goldenrod tops, holy basil leaves (tulsi, Ocimum tenuiflorum) or calendula blossoms.

Sacred Waters Baths are good medicine for both genders. “Men carry so much stress in their bodies and typically hold in a lot of tension. A good bath brew eases the muscles and replenishes the mind and soul,” says Yuan.

Bathing can be the ultimate sacred offering to the body.

From her wood-fired outdoor tub at the edge of a starlit mesa, Hardin advises, “Efforts need not be expensive or time-consuming. Just focused intent will inherently return a sufficient degree of sensuality, magic and beauty to the bath.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy.

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Himalayan salt: ½ cup to bath water for acne, eczema and psoriasis

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Chamomile flowers or organic, dried rose petals:

1 extra-strong cup to bath water for relaxation and better sleep or use herbs gathered in a muslin bag or sock and steep in the bath

Ginger: ½ cup shredded fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ginger powder to bath water for increasing the body’s chi, boosting immunity and relieving pain. Follow-up with a shower to rinse off perspiration (contraindicated in the presence of high blood pressure, diabetes or a history of heart disease) Epsom salts: ½ cup added to the bath to fortify magnesium and boost serotonin, which can increase energy and stamina, decrease irritability and adrenaline, lower blood pressure, increase concentration and improve sleeping habits

Essential oils: 5 to 7 drops mixed well into bath salts—lavender (for nervous system support), eucalyptus or tea tree (congestion, colds, flu), geranium (adrenal and reproductive hormonal support), pine or fir needle (adrenal and nervous system support) Marlene Adelmann’s Go-to Bath Recipes: Herbal Bath De-Stress Tea ¼ cup lemon balm leaves ¼ cup chamomile flowers ¼ cup peppermint leaves ¼ cup rose petals

Combine herbs together in a 2-quart jar. Pour 2 quarts boiling water over herbs and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain tea and discard or compost herbs. Pour tea into bath and enjoy.

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2 cups Epsom salt 1 cup sea salt ½ cup baking soda 2 Tbsp carrier oil 20 drops lavender essential oil Put salts and baking soda in a bowl and combine thoroughly.

Combine essential oil with carrier oil in a small bowl. Add essential oil mixture to salt mixture. Store in a glass jar for 6 to 12 months. Use 1 to 2 cups per bath.

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ustafa Santiago Ali has dedicated his career to fighting for environmental justice, public health, resource equity and political empowerment to uplift the most vulnerable communities in America.

For 24 years, he served at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is currently vice president of environmental justice, climate and community revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation. He is a renowned public speaker and has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, VICE TV, Black Entertainment Television, Democracy Now! and other networks.

Does the Black Lives Matter movement feel different than other moments in our history?

Yes. This is a transformational moment. So many different types of folks are coming together in large numbers, not just in our country, but across the planet, saying that change has to happen and we have to eliminate systemic racism and discrimination.

They want the 21st century to look like the 21st century, and not something from the 1950s or the 1940s or even the 1960s.

How can we keep the momentum going?

By bringing all kinds of different folks together, building authentic coalitions that are rooted in change, harvesting the energy of this moment and making sure that the right types of legislation—whether at the federal, state, county or local level—are reflective of

what people are asking for. Then we focus on getting engaged in the civic process—voting.

Dr. King said, “I cannot pass legislation to make you love me, but I can pass legislation to stop you from lynching me.” When we fast forward that to today, we can pass legislation that addresses social ills, disparities and other egregious types of behaviors. We can also make sure that our organizations are representative of what America looks like—in our hiring practices and on our boards—and make sure that our philanthropic organizations are moving in the right direction where they are helping to fund and support folks who are doing this transformative work. It really is a holistic set of actions.

How do you remain hopeful in light of America’s turbulent history?

I see many artists and entertainers who are getting engaged in an effective way, and they have the ability to reach so many folks. Even more critical are the thousands upon thousands of incredible young leaders who are pushing, willing to put their bodies on the line, creating their own organizations and investing their time to make real change happen.

I see people at the local and state level changing laws that have been entrenched for decades. I see organizations that would not normally see themselves in these types of conversations or actions saying, “You are right. I apologize for not being here sooner,

but we’re going to do everything we can now to stand in solidarity with this change that’s happening.” My hope is anchored in the fact that people are already doing the work and we’re seeing fruits from the seeds that people planted sometimes hundreds of years ago, but definitely decades ago.

What kind of justice are you fighting for?

We’re fighting for housing, transportation, economic and public health justice, and of course, the environment.

Which vulnerable communities are you fighting for?

I fight for communities of color. I fight for lower-wealth white communities. I fight for indigenous brothers and sisters. And I fight for the planet. I know that disproportionately, these are the communities that are often unseen and unheard, and I know if we can give voice to those communities, then it will benefit everyone. Social justice gives us the opportunity to make America whole—to be stronger and better, as we become anchored in real justice. We have to be focused on moving our most vulnerable communities from surviving to thriving.

What is your contribution to the National Wildlife Federation?

I sat down with President Collin O’Mara to have real conversations about what a 21stcentury organization and their 6 million members would look like. I thought that if I could get 10 or 20 percent of those members to embrace environmental justice and to stand in solidarity with folks, then that could help the movement and make real change happen. The National Wildlife Federation board has just approved a full environmental justice analysis of all of its programs, policies, activities and budgeting decisions. No other organization in our country does that, and it sends a clear message to all the other organizations that are out there that these are the types of things you have to do to be a 21st-century organization.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a freelance writer.

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Hillyard Farmers Market – 3-7pm. 5102 N Market St, Spokane. Facebook.com/HillyardFarmersMarket.

South Perry Thursday Market – 3-7pm. Fresh, healthy, locally grown food and locally crafted products in the South Perry neighborhood. 1360 E 10th, Spokane. ThursdayMarket.org.

tuesday Fairwood Farmers Market – 3-7pm. A vibrant North Spokane farmers’ market. 319 W Hastings, Spokane. FairwoodFarmersMarket.org.

wednesday Coeur d’Alene Wednesday Market – 4-7pm.

Vegetables, flowers and native plants, meats, cheeses, bread, honey and jams. Sherman Ave and 5th St, Coeur d’Alene, ID. KootenaiFarmersMarkets.org.

Farmers Market at Sandpoint – 3-5:30pm.

Supporting agriculture through education and a diverse community market. Farmin Park, The Fountain, Third Ave and Oak St, Sandpoint, ID. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

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5-8pm. Kendall Yards Night Market provides a safe open-air environment offering fresh produce from local farmers, as well as outstanding vendors with a passion for producing and growing the very best food and products this region has to offer. 1335 W Summit Parkway, east of Cedar St, Spokane.

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Millwood Farmers Market – 3-7pm. Supported by community partners, come check out our family-friendly market. 8910 E Dalton Ave, Spokane. MillwoodPC.org.

Spokane Farmers Market – 8am-1pm. Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, plants and more. 20 W 5th Ave, Spokane. SpokaneFarmersMarket.org.

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friday Emerson–Garfield Farmers Market – 3-7pm.

Features more than 20 vendors, weekly events; a great atmosphere with plenty of parking. Adult Education Center, 2310 N Monroe St, Spokane.

509-255-3072. EmersonGarfield.org.

Spokane Valley Farmers Market – 5-8pm. Local produce, artisans and healthy products. 2426 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. SpokaneValleyFarmersMarket.org.

saturday Farmers Market at Sandpoint – 9am-1pm.

Supporting agriculture through education and a diverse community market. Farmin Park, The Fountain, Third Ave and Oak St, Sandpoint, ID. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

Hayden Saturday Market – 9am-1:30pm. Vegetables, flowers and native plants, meats, cheeses, bread, honey and jams. SE corner Hwy 95 & Prairie, Hayden, ID. KootenaiFarmersMarkets.org.

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9am-1pm. The Liberty Lake Farmers Market averages 40 to 50 vendors each Saturday, and is full of wonderful produce, baked goods, eggs, meats, fish and specialty items from all around the Northwest.

1421 N Meadowood Ln, Liberty Lake.

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Spokane Farmers Market – 8am-1pm. Shop fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as baked goods, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, plants and more. 20 W 5th Ave, Spokane. SpokaneFarmersMarket.org.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Shamanic Practices Training – 10am-3pm. Experience drumming journeys as a form of meditation to connect your higher self, spirit guides and totem animals for guidance and support. $111. Moscow, Idaho. Call/text: 208-883-9933. SpiritHerbs.com.

TUEDAY, AUGUST 11 Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting in the Park – 6-7:30pm. Join the HCC Spokane for their monthly networking meeting in Manito Park. Visitors and members welcome. Let’s connect, network and discuss business during this unprecedented time. Bring your own chair or blanket. Free. 1702 S. Grand Blvd., Spokane. RSVP: 509-869-4361.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Equine Reiki II Training – Aug 15-16. 10am-3pm.

Learn to share safely with horses. Prerequisite is Equine Reiki I in July. $450/includes manual.

Moscow, Idaho. Call/text: 208-883-9933. SpiritHerbs.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 Shamanic Practices Training – 10am-3pm. See Jul 12 description. $111. Moscow, Idaho. Call/text: 208-883-9933. SpiritHerbs.com.

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Gathering of Like-Minded Souls Spiritual Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Mon. Join to hold space and raise consciousness within by sharing your gifts and stories. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. By donation. Call/text 208-691-8865.

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Reiki Share – 6:30-8pm. 4th Mon. Come and relax as Holy Fire Reiki surrounds you in love. For everyone interested or practicing reiki. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. By donation.

Call/text 208-691-8865.

Unity Center of North Spokane Group Service –11am. In person and live streamed via Facebook page. 4123 E Lincoln Rd, Spokane. 509-489-6964.

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Unity Spiritual Center Live-Stream Service – 10am; Transforming lives and inspiring people to make a positive difference in the world. Join us on Facebook live. Facebook.com/UnitySpiritualCenterSpokane. UnitySpokane.org.

SatiSeva Support Group – 10-11:30am. 3rd Sun. A spiritually minded community supporting people who struggle with addiction. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. Donation. SoulsCenter.com.

Unity Spiritual Center of North Idaho Group Service – 10am. Our Sunday services are a celebration of living with spirit. 4465 N 15th St, CdA, ID. 208-664-1125. UnityCenter.org.

Spokane Buddhist Temple – 10:30am. Our main temple hall is called a Hondo where we gather for services. 927 S Perry St, Spokane. 509-534-7954.

SpokaneBuddhistTemple.org.

Church of Truth Service – 11am. We believe all people are filled with the Spirit of God, and our church helps people search for that connection within. 523 E Garden, CdA. IdahoChurchOfTruth.com.

monday Recovery Dharma Meeting – 6-7pm. A Buddhistinspired approach to recovery from addition of all kinds. Donation. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook.com/ RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

Recovery Dharma Meeting – 6-7pm. See Monday listing. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane.

Donation. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook.com/ RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

Holistic Chamber of Commerce Networking

Meeting. 2nd Tues. 6-7:30pm. Join local holistic practitioners and service providers for networking, meaningful connections and business building tools and guidance. $10/visitors; Free/members.

RSVP: 509-869-4361 HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Spokane Holy Fire Meditation with Himalayan Singing Bowls – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Tues. Contact for details.

A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. Call/text 208-691-8865.

Oracle Vibrationz – 6:30-8pm. 4th Tues. Are you a card reader or interested in reading oracle cards?

This is your place to have fun with the Oracle. A Spiritual Touch, 9803 E. Sprague, Spokane Valley.

Call/text 208-691-8865.

wednesday Women’s Soul Circle – 9:30-11:30pm. Honoring the sacred feminine together in community. Grab a

cup of coffee and join for the theme of the month.

Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. Donation. SoulsCenter.com.

Recovery Dharma Meeting – 1-2pm. See Monday listing. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane.

Donation. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook.com/ RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

thursday Recovery Dharma Meeting – 10:30-11:30am. See Monday listing. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. Donation. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook. com/RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

friday HeartMind Meditations – 10-11am. What the mind knows. What the heart resists knowing. HeartMind meditations are designed to bring the mind and heart into more balance and harmony. Donation. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane.

SoulsCenter.com.

Recovery Dharma Meeting – 11:30am-12:30pm.

See Monday listing. Donation. Souls Center, 707 N Cedar, Ste 2, Spokane. SoulsCenter.com or Facebook.com/RecoveryDharmaOfSpokane.

Reiki Share – 6:30-8:30pm. 4th Mon. See Monday description. A Spiritual Touch, 932 E Sherman Ave, Ste 200, CdA. By donation. Call/text 208-691-8865.

ORIGINAL

I come before you as a simple man.

I come as a Brother and Friend.

I shall return you to your Source.

I am among you till the end of the Age. My Love surrounds you always.

My Heart beats in rhythm with yours.

My Hand shall guide you and protect you.

My Love has no bounds.

World Teacher,

MAITREYA 888. 242. 8272 share-international.org

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BIOMERIDIAN STRESS ANALYSIS

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@inwAwakenings.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE LISE TAKASHINA, LAC

AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS JULIE GEORGE, ND

Peony Acupuncture & Apothecary 302 N 5th St, Coeur d’Alene 208-292-4829 PeonyAcupuncture.com

Rivercreek Wellness 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley • 509-919-1385 RivercreekWellness.com

Find health, balance, and inner vibrancy through a range of holistic treatments including acupuncture, herbal medicine, Moxa, cupping, essential oil therapy, guasha and other modalities.

Takashina is passionate about women’s health and holistic internal medicine including pain management, digestive health, and natural hormone regulation.

Dr. Julie George helps patients restore their health by utilizing naturopathic and environmental medicine protocols. She provides advanced testing, detoxification, supplementation, nutritional/ botanical treatments, and lifestyle education. See ad, page 25.

ADVANCED CLINICAL SKIN CARE EUROPEAN DIVA STUDIO

ADVANCED CLINICAL SKIN CARE 2020 E 29th Ave, Ste 215 Spokane • 509-951-0506 EuropeanDivaStudio.com European Diva Studio promotes youthful, healthy skin by using the latest in antiaging products and technologies, coupled with natural and noninvasive solutions. Internationally-trained, Master Aesthetician and Certified Aesthetic Consultant provides clients with high-quality, cutting-edge treatments and education on how to attain, preserve and maintain healthy skin on a daily basis.

ASTROLOGY FOR THE SOUL GOVINDA MILLER

Priest River, ID • 208-448-2093 Govinda@AstrologyWithGovinda.com AstrologyWithGovinda.com Govinda has more than 45 years’ experience as a professional spiritual astrologer and counselor. He is known internationally for his intuitive and compassionate guidance and remarkable accuracy. He offers a variety of astrological services to meet your specific needs.

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BARTER & TRADE COMMUNITY PRIME TRADE NORTHWEST 1869 E Seltice Way, Ste 374 Post Falls • 208-699-9692 Arthur.Shaw@ITEX.net PrimeTradeNW.com

The goal at Prime Trade Northwest is to promote you and your business. Their team works hard to connect you with other members in need of your products and services. They also help find ways to offset your cash costs with other members in the ITEX community. See ad, page 8.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SMART THERAPY

9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205 Spokane • 509-466-0226 SmartTherapyGroup.net Smart Therapy specializes in natural approaches to treat mental health issues, which may include a combination of talk therapy, nutritional supplements, diet, exercise and more. Their licensed therapists have a wide range of specialties and experience. Most major insurance plans accepted. Call for more information or to schedule an appointment. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 12.

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HAYDEN HOLISTIC HEALTH

Anna Strong, RN, CCH 579 W Hayden Ave Hayden, ID • 208-518-8411 HaydenHolistic.com

Overwhelmed with where to start on your healing journey?

The Biomeridian Stress Analysis scan helps determine what is your highest priority.

Anna Strong specializes in personalized wellness and healing plans with homeopathics, detox, herbs and food-based supplements. Remote consults also available. Ask about our New Client Special.

BODY WORK MYOFASCIAL RELEASE & LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE HEALING HEARTS TOGETHER MYOFASCIAL RELEASE & LYMPHATIC THERAPY CENTER OF NORTHERN IDAHO

Dawn-Marie Hancock 9297 Government Way, Ste D, Hayden, ID 480698 Highway 95, Sandpoint, ID 208-389-8234 • HealingHeartsTogether.com Myofascial Release and Lymphatic Drainage are gentle specialized full body tissue treatments that create positive healing by restoring pain free function and enhanced immune system. With 30 years of experience, your treatment is individualized for your body and wellness goals. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

CBD OILS & CANNABIS LOCAL’S CANNA HOUSE

9619 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley • 509-413-2796 LocalsCannaHouse.com Featuring the highest quality CBD oils, capsules, tinctures and bath salts to help with inflammation, sore muscles, sleep, pain relief, relaxation and more. Allow the friendly Local’s staff to assist in finding the CBD products that are right for you! Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 31.

CBD PRODUCTS (TERPENE-RICH) BLUEGRASS HEMP OIL (BHO)

Order online with discount code: Spokane BluegrassHempOil.com BHO started producing premium CBD products in 2014 as a result of their son’s health needs. They are dedicated to cultivating and producing superior quality, lab-certified, full-spectrum CBD for their family and yours. Order online with discount code: Spokane. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 7.

CBD TOPICAL PAIN RELIEF & TINCTURES NAKED SCIENCE CBD

Timothy Hedrick & Tracy Sirrine Spokane • 833-333-7335 NakedScienceCBD.com Made in Spokane!

Naked Science creates CBDinfused skin care products and tinctures utilizing high-quality natural ingredients. Every batch is lab tested to ensure CBD potency, no pesticides or heavy metals. Available at Super One Foods and Rosauers on 29th, Huckleberry’s, Piece of Mind, Northwest Heads and online! See ad, page 10.

CHIROPRACTIC INTELLIGENT BALANCE SPINAL CARE 2310 N Molter Rd, Ste 108 Liberty Lake • 509-924-4443 Info@IntelligentBalance.com IntelligentBalance.com

Not all forms of chiropractic care are the same. Intelligent Balance treats patients using upper cervical chiropractic care by performing the QSM3 technique, which focuses on body balancing. They also specialize in a progression of the NUCCA chiropractic technique that achieves measurable results in a comfortable setting.

Schedule a free consultation today. See ad, page 6.

SMART THERAPY

Wayne Lindell, DC 9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205 Spokane • 509-466-0226 SmartTherapyGroup.net Dr. Wayne Lindell is an experienced chiropractor with more than 25 years’ serving the Inland Northwest. His specialties include accident and injury recovery, pain relief, sports performance, pre-natal, weight-loss management and overall wellness. Most major insurance plans accepted. Book online or call for an appointment. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 12.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY DEBORAH A. MARTINEZ, MD, LLC 2020 E 29th Ave, Ste 225 Spokane • 509-724-3946 DrDebbie@CredibleComplementary Therapy.com CredibleComplementaryTherapy.com

Offering complementary therapy consultations, therapeutics and referrals - Created for individuals who want to take responsibility for their health and wellness using complementary therapy backed by science. Personalized program for health and wellness concerns and goals. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 13.

COMPOUNDING PHARMACY SIXTH AVENUE MEDICAL PHARMACY

508 W 6th Ave, Spokane 509-455-9345 • 1-844-250-9007 SixthAvenuePharmacy.com A full-service medical pharmacy, providing custom compounded medications and traditional retail prescriptions.

They use the finest, high quality ingredients to make each specially compounded medication, including LDN, bio-identical hormones, veterinary, dental, sports medicine, dermatology, chronic pain and more. See ad, page 8.

EMF MITIGATING DEVICES (PORTABLE & PERSONAL) ESSENTIAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Dan Stachofsky 509-850-0557 Contact@EssentialEnergy.solutions theEMFfix.com

Essential Energy has the most powerful anti-EMF products on the market. Several functional medicine practitioners in Spokane utilize these devices and recommend them to patients. They create a personal EMF clean space, resulting in reduced EMF stress, improved blood oxygen saturation, deeper breathing and more. Free pulse oximeter with any purchase through May. See ad, page 15.

END OF LIFE DOULA & SOUL MIDWIFE LIFTOFF WITH AMBER Amber McKenzie Spokane • 509-869-4361 LiftoffWithAmber.com

Death is a sacred transition of the soul from the body that Amber calls “liftoff.” A powerful time when the soul knows what to do, even if the body and human mind does not. She serves as a companion to individuals and families facing this difficult, yet beautiful, journey.

EMOTION CODE & STRESS REDUCTION MIND-BODY WELLNESS

Jennifer Burrows 319 W Hastings, Ste A112 Spokane • 509-242-0856 SpokaneBiofeedback.com

Jennifer Burrows offers holistic stress reduction support that takes into account the whole person – mind, body, spirit. Learn how Emotion Code, HeartMath, integrative nutrition coaching and quantum biofeedback can transform your life. Call for a complimentary 30-minute wellness consultation. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 7.

ENERGY HEALERS SHERRI ARTER

Call//text: 208-661-1338 LightLoveTruth1@gmail.com Sherri is a gifted energy healer who reads, sees, feels and hears energy, working from only pure love and light for over 30 years.

Clients receive guidance, healing techniques and answers to what they need most for their best and highest good. Call or text today! See ad, page 18.

SUSAN FLERCHINGER

509-879-3264 SusansEnergy@gmail.com SusanFlerchinger.com Ready to create a life you love?

Don’t let anxiety, trauma, fear, or illness stop you from the health and happiness you seek. Susan Flerchinger is a conduit of divine service, specializing in remote energy healing to create emotional, physical and spiritual balance. Call for a free consultation.

ENERGY MEDICINE NEURAL ADVANTAGE

Darrin Lenton Spokane Valley • CdA 916-215-9118 Facebook.com/NeuralAdvantage Darrin Lenton describes his healing work as energy medicine meets western neuroscience. His clients have found resolution to numerous health difficulties, including chronic pain, athletic injuries, recurring headaches, vertigo, arthritis and more. Read client testimonials at Facebook.com/NeuralAdvantage. See ad, page 7.

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ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY & LIFE TRANSFORMATIONS

HALOTHERAPY/ RESPIRATORY WELLNESS SALTROOM OF SPOKANE

IMAGINE CREATIONS – QUANTUM LIVING

Deirdre Catlin 20 W Main, Ste 200 • Spokane 509-389-1501 • DeirdreCatlin.com

Neutralize negative memories, stress, anxiety, trauma, using innovative methods that change the way you associate with life’s experiences. Designed to create continuous peace in daily life, and improve your wellbeing, healing reconnecting Letand us help you with your with your most authentic purpose.

Call for a free consult.

Chronic Symptoms

Dr. Patrick Dougherty 2110 N Washington St, Ste 1 Spokane • 509-327-4373 Spokane-Chiropractic.com

Dry saline aerosol or Halotherapy provides a gentle respiratory cleanse. Beneficial for relieving lung conditions like bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis and lingering cough. Helpful in treating skin problems like eczema and acne. If you are seeking non-invasive, relaxing, natural treatment consider Halotherapy.

Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

Chiropractors heal nothing. They align you with your innate healing abilities. Dr. Patrick Dougherty utilizes muscle testing to interpret your needs for adjustments, nutrition and more. Suffering from aches, pains, fatigue, brain fog, more? Dr. Pat can help! New patient special available. See ad, page 8.

HEALTH, WELLNESS & NUTRITION

FAR INFRARED (FIR) SAUNAS

RIVERCREEK WELLNESS

FIR sauna is an affordable treatment for chronic fatigue, chronic pain, depression, detoxification, high blood pressure, skin conditions, weight loss and more. The FIR Sauna at Rivercreek Wellness is non-toxic, low EMF, and made of nonallergenic wood. See ad, page 25.

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FUNCTIONAL 509-919-1385 NUTRITION HEALTH COACHING FUNCTIONAL FAMILY NUTRITION & WELLNESS

Amy Maus Health Coach, Master Herbalist and Farmer Amy@FunctionalFamilyNutrition.com FunctionalFamilyNutrition.com

Specializing in helping people with chronic illness, including digestion issues, hormone imbalances, skin problems, autoimmunity, detox and more using dietary and lifestyle changes and targeted supplements. Amy’s virtual office enables her to work with your schedule. She helps families thrive!

FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION & WELLNESS KATIE NELSON, RD

Sixth Avenue Medical Pharmacy 508 W 6th Ave, Spokane 509-455-9345 • 1-844-250-9007 SixthAvenuePharmacy.com

Katie Nelson specializes in nutrition counseling for optimal health, weight loss, sports performance, food allergies/sensitivities, ketogenic diets, anti-inflammatory diets and microbiome repair. She offers nutrient evaluations and supplement counseling and is available for speaking engagements and special events. See ad, page 8.

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CHIROPRACTIC LIFECENTER, INC.

2838 N Ruby Spokane • 509-255-0505 SaltRoomOfSpokane.com

Naturopathic Medicine & Far Infrared Sauna

INCREASE ENERGY IMPROVE GUT HEALTH 521 NWEIGHT Argonne Rd, Ste B105 LOSE DECREASE Valley CHRONIC• PAIN Spokane 509-919-1385 IMPROVE HEALTH RivercreekWellness.com

HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC

AMY LOVE, RN

The Low Carb Nurse 509-954-4244 AmyLove@TheLowCarbNurse.com CustomizedHealthAndWellness.com Amy is a health and wellness nurse who educates and empowers clients seeking long-term solutions to their struggles with food, weight, and chronic metabolic illness. She helps clients reclaim their health using a low carb intermittent fasting approach. Contact today!

INFUSED PLANT BASED WELLNESS 413 W Hastings Rd Spokane • 509-863-9027 Infused-Wellness.com

Infused Wellness believes your body’s ability to heal is greater than anyone has permitted you to believe.

They are a multifaceted health and wellness boutique offering organic herbs, teas, health products, support and education to help customers achieve optimal health. Visit website for upcoming classes! See ad, page 12.

HERBS FOR BODY & SOUL SPIRIT HERBS

Dr. Linda Grace Kingsbury Call/Text 208-883-9933 DrLinda@SpiritHerbs.com SpiritHerbs.com • Etsy.com/shop/SpiritHerb

Award-winning premium herbs for body and soul. Specializing in herbs for stress relief, grounding, chakra balance, and manifestation. Feel the difference with organic local small batch herbal products made with reverence for all creation. Purchase at etsy.com/ shop/SpiritHerb. Classes. Consultations.

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HOLISTIC HEART HEALTH HAYDEN HOLISTIC HEALTH

Anna Strong, RN, CCH 579 W Hayden Ave Hayden, ID • 208-518-8411 HaydenHolistic.com

Strengthen and support your heart naturally. Our cutting edge, noninvasive Heart Sound Recorder pinpoints nutritional deficiencies which are corrected with foodbased supplements. Athletes, the elderly and everyone in between can benefit from more energy and endurance! Ask about our New Client Special.

HOMEOPATHY (CLASSICAL & BANERJI) HAYDEN HOLISTIC HEALTH Anna Strong, RN, CCH 579 W Hayden Ave Hayden, ID • 208-518-8411 HaydenHolistic.com

Anna Strong is a health and wellness RN and a Certified Classical Homeopath with 29 years of specialized experience.

Homeopathy is beneficial for healing chronic and acute conditions. Get well the non-toxic way. Remote consults also available. Ask about our New Client Special.

HYPNOTHERAPY JAMES BARFOOT, CHT Intentional Hypnosis 827 W 1st Ave, Ste 203 Spokane • 509-230-5035 IntentionalHypnosis.com

James Barfoot’s goal is to help you on your journey to a more productive and vital life. He uses personal hypnosis sessions and powerful personal coaching to permanently change undesired habits and behaviors on a conscious and subconscious level.

INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE MY MASSAGE & SPORTS THERAPY

DEFELICE DENTISTRY Dr. Louise DeFelice 4703 N Maple St Spokane • 509-850-0918 DeFeliceDentistry.com

Mark Smith, LMT Healing Waters Holistic Center 101 N. Evergreen Rd. Spokane Valley • 509-370-2207 MyMassageSportsTherapy.com

At DeFelice Dentistry, the mission is to provide state-of-the-art conventional and holistic dental care in a warm and friendly environment. Their team is committed to safety and integrity in dentistry and to honoring the importance of every person they have the privilege to serve. See ad, page 3.

Mark Smith specializes in the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release approach to eliminate or reduce soft tissue pain in client’s bodies.

Myofascial Release treats the fascial restriction that causes pain allowing a return to a pain-free lifestyle. See ad, page 14.

INTUITIVE COUNSELING

NATURAL PAIN RELIEF

SPIRITUAL INTUITIVE COUNSELING

Linda Christine 509-496-8138 LindaChristine@LindaChristineStudios.com Facebook.com/ search Linda Christine Studios Linda Christine is an accomplished therapeutic professional and clinical hypnotherapist who has spent more than 25 years working with human behaviors and addictions. Skilled in both group and private counseling, she relies heavily on her gifted awareness and follows Divine Guidance. Call to make your appointment today!

MASSAGE THERAPY SMART THERAPY

9708 N Nevada St, Ste 205 Spokane • 509-466-0226 SmartTherapyGroup.net Massage can alleviate pain, increase flexibility, improve immune function, decrease depression and anxiety, improve health and more.

Their professional therapists have a wide range of specialties and experience. Most major insurance plans accepted. Book online or call for an appointment.

Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member. See ad, page 12.

MINERAL THERAPY WONDERS OF THE WORLD Located in the Flour Mill 621 W Mallon Ave Spokane • 509-325-2867 WondersOfTheWorldInc.com

Calcite is the stone that represents strength and vitality in one’s bones a n d t e e t h . To k e e p everyone safe and healthy, you must wear a mask when you come and see us. Thank you! See ad, page 11.

CHAZAEL LOTION

Joshua Tree Physical Therapy 8300 Wayne Dr Hayden, ID • 208-772-9774 ChazaelPainRelief.com Chazael lotion is a safe and effective natural pain relief product formulated and proven highly effective for patients suffering from pain due to arthritis, injuries, surgeries and joint and muscle stiffness. View their testimonials and lotion-use tutorials at ChazaelPainRelief. com. See ad, page 2.

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Chronic Symptoms DOCTORS NATUROPATHIC JULIE GEORGE, ND TREVOR GEORGE, ND INCREASE ENERGY

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Rivercreek IMPROVE GUTWellness HEALTH 521 NWEIGHT Argonne Rd, Ste B105 LOSE DECREASE Valley CHRONIC• PAIN Spokane 509-919-1385 IMPROVE HEALTH RivercreekWellness.com

ORGANIC SALONS K SALON ORGANIC

Kristen Fuller 112 N Bowdish Rd Spokane Valley • 509-926-5392 KSalonOrganic.com

K Salon uses 100% pure, certified organic hair color, with no gluten, heavy metals or ammonia. Kristen Fuller is a licensed skin and hair expert, a wholistic body rejuvenist, and certified aroma-therapist who cares about each client’s health and wellness. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

ORGANIC SKINCARE & MEDICAL AESTHETICS EMILY ELIZABETH SKINCARE STUDIO

30 E Sprague Ave, Ste C Spokane • 509-475-3284 EmilyElizabethSkincare.com

Emily Elizabeth is a Medically Trained Master Aesthetician with more than 16 years experience in the spa industry. Her natural approach to skincare is complemented by high quality medical-grade and organic skincare products. Treat your skin to a luxury facial and book online today! See ad, page 18.

PAIN FREE & ACTIVE TREVOR GEORGE, ND

Rivercreek Wellness 521 N Argonne Rd, Ste B105 Spokane Valley • 509-919-1385 RivercreekWellness.com

The naturopathic doctors at Rivercreek Wellness work with chronic conditions while giving hope to the patient. They focus on autoimmune disorders, chronic symptoms, mental health conditions, and holistic addiction education. See ad, page 25.

Are you having knee pain but fear surgery? Proliferative therapy is a non-surgical treatment for musculoskeletal conditions.

Joint pain, arthritis, sprains, strains, overuse injury, degeneration and/or inability to heal after surgery. Contact us to learn more. See ad, page 25.

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HOLISTIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SPOKANE CHAPTER

Amber McKenzie • 509-869-4361 Spokane@HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Spokane The Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) is an international trade organization for holistically-minded professionals, business owners, and resource providers. They are member-focused through their ever-expanding national online presence and network of local chapters. The Spokane Chapter meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30pm. Join today! See ad, page 20.

ELEMENT INTUITIVE

Melinda Bienkowski Inland Northwest • 970-210-3508 MelindaBienkowski@gmail.com ElementIntuitive.com Melinda offers highly intuitive psychic energy readings and reiki. She provides a deeper perspective into each client’s life to help guide them in relationships, career, life purpose, relocation decisions, financial issues, spiritual gifts and more. Her services are offered by phone and remotely.

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PSYCHIC READINGS PSYCHIC ANGEL READINGS

SOMATIC & SOUND THERAPIES SOLFUL SOMATICS

Cindy Gardner Nine Mile Falls, WA 509-468-9001 HolisticFestivals.com

Stefani VanDeest 20 W Main Spokane • 509-979-0117 SolfulSomatics.com

Cindy Gardner is a gifted psychic known for her compassionate accurate readings, covering such topics as: love, career, pets, dreams, past lives, life goals and angels.

Her helpful guidance and coaching empower people in making decisions and understanding their life situations.

Solve pain, improve function and elevate performance with Clinical Hanna Somatic Education (CHSE). Gentle, non-invasive neuromuscular training that addresses full-body patterns rather than symptoms. CHSE engages and reeducates the nervous system for rapid, long-lasting results.

REAL ESTATE SHANE O’NEILL

RE/MAX Inland Empire 1311 N Washington St, Ste A Spokane • 509-499-0027 ShaneONeillSells@comcast.net

Shane O’Neill is a Spokane native with more than 40 years’ experience selling homes in the Spokane area. From estate sales to trendy condos, he enjoys the diversity in housing possibilities and guiding his clients to the home that is right for them. See ad, page 19.

REIKI & HEALING BOUTIQUE A SPIRITUAL TOUCH

Jennifer Brown 923 E Sherman • CdA 9803 E Sprague Ave • Spokane Valley 208-691-8865 Facebook.com/HealingCenterOfLove

Through Reiki, aromatherapy and spiritual counseling, Jennifer helps clients relax, find balance, peace and manifest their true dreams, all at affordable rates. Visit their new healing boutique in the Spokane Valley!

REIKI & INTUITIVE COUNSEL PAM FLOWERDAY INTUITIVE COUNSEL & HEALINGS

225 E Sprague Spokane • 510-701-0204 PamFlowerday.com

Wi t h m o r e t h a n 2 0 y e a r s experience as a clairvoyant and Reiki master, Pam offers a higher spiritual perspective regarding clients’ issues and support moving forward. Hands-on energy work and Reiki releases stress and physical blocks, restoring balance and wellbeing in body, mind and spirit. Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

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SOUL AWAKENING SOUL BASED LIFE

Becca Lynn, LMT, CcHt 59 Queen Ave, Ste 104 • Spokane 808-250-8344 • WithBecca.com Specializing in awakening the Soul and connecting clients to their higher self through Quantum Healing Hypnosis (QHHT), Human Design Charts, Soul Coaching, Intuitive Soul Readings, House Clearings and Setting Sacred Spaces. Contact me today for a free consultation!

SOUL RETRIEVAL LIFE SPRING AWAKENING Nona Lowe Spokane • 425-791-0413 LifeSpringAwakening.com

Soul retrieval is a shamanic ceremony using ancient methods to return a person’s fragmented self to wholeness.

This deeply healing ceremony is for those with a true desire and commitment to heal. Contact for a free 30-minute consultation.

Active Holistic Chamber of Commerce Member.

SPECIALTY COFFEE DEFIANT COFFEE

Post Falls • 702-401-4224 DefiantCoffee.co Facebook.com/DefiantCoffee Organically grown, fairtrade coffee locally roasted in small batches and upgraded for maximum health benefits and energy. Mushroom Coffee Blend with chaga, lion’s mane and cordyceps for brain and immune health and the Collagen Blend for gut health and new cell growth. Online coupon code: awaken.

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SPIRITUAL CENTERS SOULS CENTER

Julia Hayes 707 N Cedar, Ste 2 Spokane • SoulsCenter.com Founded by Julia Hayes, the vision of Soul Circles is to offer a variety of opportunities for women to explore and promote spiritual empowerment through small groups, movement, creative expression, spiritual teachings, retreats, workshops, recovery groups and more. See full calendar on website.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER 2900 S Bernard St, Spokane 509-838-6518 UnitySpokane.org

Unity offers practical, spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. If you are looking for a transformative, spiritual home and want to build a better life and world, please join us. We are an open and affirming community. Everyone is welcome.

WEIGHT LOSS & WELLNESS GAIN PROCESS TO WELLNESS Sheryl Quesnel 208-267-1990 ProcessToWellness.com

Sheryl is trained to solve your stubborn weight loss problems.

Her encouraging personal coaching method frees clients from stubborn fat and tedious workouts. Improve hormonal balance, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) symptoms, immune strength, sleep quality, weight loss and more! Free consultation.

YOGA THERAPY FLOWING TREE YOGA

Anna Molgard, C-IAYT 515 W Francis, Ste 6 Spokane • 509-499-6835 FlowingTreeYoga@gmail.com FlowingTreeYoga.com Empower yourself with yoga therapy at Flowing Tree Yoga.

Certified Yoga Therapist, Anna Molgard, offers this nurturing space for individualized private sessions and group courses in mental health, trauma recovery, chronic pain and hypermobility.

Workshops and gentle yoga classes offered.

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