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Spiritual Awareness Workshop in Lititz Barb Ruhl David L. Kline B arb Ruhl, intuitive life coach, energy healer and medium, and David L. Kline, author, will host a two-part workshop, Change Your Life: It’s Up to You, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 19, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 17, at Hotel Rock Lititz, in Lititz. The interactive workshops will feature exercises and meditations designed to increase personal spiritual awareness. Both workshops will include Q&A time, lunch and a vendor area.

Part I will focus on increasing connectivity to the higher self, with an introduction to accessing spirit guides. Part II will provide a certification in spirit guide attunement, mind-expanding knowledge and special guests that will increase attendees’ awareness of looking past the physical body and seeing the soul within.

Admission: $250/workshop; Register for both workshops by March 15 to receive $100 off the regular admission. Registration deadline: March 31. Location: 50 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz. For more information, visit SpiritualAwarenessWorkshop.com. See ad, page 44.

Lancaster Brain & Spine Moves to New Location A fter 22 years at their current location, Lancaster Brain & Spine is moving to 211 Granite Run Drive, Suite 221, in Lancaster. The new location will be open beginning March 3. The new space will allow the team to maximize current treatments such as chiropractic care, functional neurology, Class 4 Laser Therapy, videonystagmography (VNG), computerized balance testing, baseline concussion testing and Interactive Metronome. The larger facility provides space for additional services, including Active Therapeutic Movement (ATM), Neuro Sensorimotor Integrator (NSI) and Flexion Distraction Treatment, as well as a massage therapy room and a rest and relaxation room to better accommodate their intensive therapy patients.

“Join us for our open house, with refreshments, door prizes and tours, coming soon. Each friend you bring will receive a swag bag, and you will get a double entry for the door prizes,” enthuses Cassidy Baer, practice manager. “Follow us on Facebook @LancasterBrain AndSpine for open house dates and times, as well as news, specials, events and more.”

For more information, visit LancasterBrainAndSpine.com. See ads, pages 11, 21 and 54.

Spring Herbal Medicine Preparation Workshop R honda Larson, naturopath, functional medicine practitioner and herbalist, will host a spring herbal medicine preparation workshop from 1 to 4 p.m., March 21, at INSPIRE Business Community Building, in Lancaster. Participants will learn how to make medicinal, restorative and immune-building herbal preparations. “We will be making medicinal teas, tinctures, pastilles and incense,” says Larson. “Plus attendees will take home the recipes and some of the preparations.”

Cost: $85. Location: 226 N. Arch St., Lancaster (2 nd floor). For more information, call 717-341-3916, email BeautifulHealingJourney@gmail.com or visit Beautiful HealingJourney.com/herbal-workshop. See ad, page 56.

Natural Awakenings Looking for Cover Artists C reative individuals that would like to see their work featured on the cover of a nationally distributed magazine now have an exceptional opportunity. Natural Awakenings is extending a call for cover art and accepting submissions online via a dedicated webpage. Now in its 26th year, the franchised, monthly, healthy living publication that’s available in more than 70 U.S. markets is known for eye-catching covers that feature original works by artists from around the world.

“This is an exciting opportunity for artists to be featured on one of our covers and reach a huge new audience because our monthly readership exceeds 2.5 million,” says founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman. Selected artists that grant permission to have their work appear on a cover are featured in a one-third page, professionally written “Cover Artist” bio-style piece that describes the artist and includes their contact information. Natural Awakenings covers reflect monthly editorial themes and a variety of selections are distributed to all franchise publishers so they can choose which they want to use. “Our covers are creative and help convey our mission of mapping out alternate routes to a healthier, happier and longer life,” says Bruckman. “Art that is inspiring, uplifting and occasionally whimsical can unlock our imagination and nurture our spirit.”

For more information, including a list of monthly themes, submission terms and format requirements, visit NaturalAwakenings.com/CoverArt.

Spring Flavors on Tap at Renewal Kombucha T hree flavors will be coming to the taps in March for the spring season at Renewal Kombucha. The first, Fruit ‘n Flower, is a perennial favorite that uses a blend of spring flowers, with blueberries, green rooibos and a touch of cinnamon. Debuting on March 7, this smooth and refreshing flavor will help to welcome in the warmer weather. Coming later in March will be two additional flavors, Raspberry Dragonwell and Root Beer Kombucha. Raspberry Dragonwell is made with pan-roasted dragonwell green tea leaves, combined with bright, tart raspberries, calming chamomile and a touch of ginger, while Root Beer Kombucha blends traditional root beer spices including sassafras, sarsaparilla and star anise with roasted red rooibos for a new take on the classic soft drink.

Renewal Kombucha uses organic ingredients to create a delicious, healthy beverage packed with probiotics and antioxidants.

New Chef at The Imperial Restaurant Elevates Plant-Based Menu T he Imperial Restaurant introduces new Executive Chef Aboubacar Kouyaté. (Chef Abou). He will bring modern farm-to-table cooking to the forefront of the menu and also enhance their already-flavorful plantbased options. Breakfast, including a buffet, is served from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. daily. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, Monday through Friday. Dinner is served from 5 to 9:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 5 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Brunch is served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

“The Imperial brings artful decor, homegrown food and a playful hint of history and charm to the table,” shares Kevin Bergman, general manager. “Our chefs love to create colorful, culinary masterpieces displayed with craft and exquisite style. Every dish is a delight—a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.” Aboubacar Kouyaté

Location: The Imperial Restaurant at the Holiday Inn Lancaster, 26 E. Chestnut St., Lancaster; parking in the Duke St. garage. For more information, call 717-399-4040 or visit TheImperialRestaurant.com. See ad, page 20.

Location: 51 N. Broad St., Lititz. For more information, call 717- 892-2918 or visit DrinkRenewal.com. See ad, page 25.

Gillian Glackin New Counselor Joins Take Heart Team G illian Glackin has joined the counseling staff at Take Heart Counseling & Equine Assisted Therapy, in Mohnton. She obtained her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Evangelical Theological Seminary, in Myerstown, and is pursuing her license as a marriage and family therapist (LMFT), as well as certification with the American Board of Christian Sex Therapists.

She is passionate about freeing people from the unhealthy shame surrounding sexuality. Through a volunteer opportunity with The A21 Campaign, a global anti-human trafficking nonprofit in Charlotte, North Carolina, Glackin learned the value of advocacy through connection and hope. She encourages people in their pursuit of a healthy, integrative identity and way of being. Glackin has always felt a connection to horses. As she continued her education, she realized the potential for healing through relationship that horses offer clients. Her hope is to combine her passion for horses with her desire to help people find wholeness and healing.

Location: 4675 New Holland Rd., Mohnton. For more information, email Gillian@TakeHeartCounseling.com or visit TakeHeartCounseling.com. See ad, page 37.

The Green Room Organic Salon Welcomes New Hair Artists Sasha Masi Peyton Maples Liz FleurantSonia Colon S asha Masi, Peyton Maples, Sonia Colon and Liz Fleurant have joined the team of stylists at The Green Room Organic Salon. Masi, Maples and Colon will provide services at the Lancaster location, and Fleurant will primarily be working at the Mount Joy location. Masi specializes in cuts for women, men and children, vivid coloring, blonding, balayage and highlights, as well as beard maintenance and updo hair styles. Maples specializes in all kinds of color services, including balayage, highlights, baby lights, teasy-lights and foilyage. Colon specializes in long haircuts and styling, highlights and vivid colors. Fleurant has completed numerous continuing education color classes and has extensive color experience including balayage, highlights, color correction and grey coverage.

“We are thrilled to welcome Sasha, Peyton, Sonia and Liz into our growing salon family,” enthuses Kristen Lobb, owner. “They are all talented artists. Plus, they’re just fun to hang with. Feel free to stop in and say hi.”

Locations: 8 E. Walnut St., Lancaster and 1387 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Appointments can be made through online booking for the Lancaster location by visiting TheGreenRoomLancaster.com and for the Mount Joy location by visiting Tinyurl.com/GreenRoomMtJoy. For more information, call 717-844-1051 or 717-653-2502. See ad, page 18.

The Greenhouse Cafè Offers Vegetarian and Vegan Cuisine

Located in Wyomissing, The Greenhouse Cafè is a vegetarian/vegan café offering whole- some food, baked goods, coffee and spe- cialty drinks, including lattes, capuccinos, house-made chai and golden milk. Lite lunch fare and an expanded, plant-based lunch menu includes wholesome classic American and global fare with a focus on scratch-made food using local and sea- sonal ingredients.

Location: 18 State Hill Rd., Wyomissing. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 484-509-2121, email Info@TheGreenhouseCafePA.com or visit TheGreenhouseCafePA.com.

Laser Therapy Available at A Therapeutic Effect T herapeutic laser treatments are now available at A Therapeu- tic Effect, in Mountville. Laser therapy is a surgery-free, drug-free option for individuals suffering from both acute and chronic pain. It is clinically proven to reduce pain and inflammation associated with many common musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain, bursitis, tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. Treatments are fast, safe and painless. Most patients see results in three to five treatment sessions, and the treatments have a therapeutic effect continuing for up to 18 hours after the treatment.

Laser therapy is endorsed by profes- sional clinical organizations, including the World Health Organization, the American Physical Therapy Association and the International Association for the Study of Pain. More than 3,000 research studies have been conducted in the field.

Location: 313 D Primrose Lane, Mountville. For more information, call 717-285-9955 or visit ATherapeuticEffect.com. See ads, pages 2 and 52.

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