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Build Your Wellness Dream Team

Through Natural Awakenings, we’ve been honored to learn from some of the best practitioners in their chosen health and wellness field. Our family relies on a full roster—functional medical doctor, nutritionist, physical therapist, yoga instructors, herbalist, massage therapist, meditation group and personal coach— to maintain our health and contribute to our well-being.

At Natural Awakenings NYC–Long Island, our mission is to educate, empower and connect. We educate our community with the latest health and wellness news; empower others to take control of their health; and connect people to the community and the many health-focused businesses in Long Island, New York City and beyond.

To that end, we offer you this month’s special issue, which includes the 2023 Natural Awakenings Natural Living Directory. This unique annual guide provides pages of resources to help you build your wellness dream team. We recommend that you keep this issue nearby for easy reference throughout the year. It includes an extensive directory, a wide array of wellness profiles and a Health and Wellness Glossary to help you better understand unfamiliar terminology. Refer to it when you or someone important in your life has a need that can be filled by one of the wellness professionals in these pages.

On behalf of our team at Natural Awakenings NYC–Long Island, we wish you a bright, beautiful, healthy and balanced 2023. Stay well, New York!

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To empower individuals to live a healthier lifestyle on a healthier planet.

To empower individuals to live a healthier lifestyle on a healthier planet.

To educate communities on the latest in natural health and sustainability.

To educate communities on the latest in natural health and sustainability.

To connect readers with local wellness resources and events, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives.

To connect readers with local wellness resources and events, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives.

RE-Awaken Wellness Fair Finds New Venue

The RE-Awaken Wellness Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 19, at their new location, the Westchester Marriott, with convenient parking, a dedicated entrance for exhibitors and guests, more convenient access to speaker rooms, special rates for overnights and more.

The fair educates people about the many paths to a healthy body, mind and spirit that are available, including ancient techniques and cutting-edge technologies. There will be exhibitors, speakers, healers, vendors and readers, carrying the message of holistic wellness in a broad variety of subjects. Pre-booked sessions are offered at a discount until the day before the event.

Affordable mini-sessions provide the opportunity to sample different spiritual practices. Participants can also find unique, handmade, natural and healthy products, some of which come from women’s combines in Third World nations, giving the underprivileged an opportunity to create a better life.

CEO and Director Paula Caracappa says, “One speaker’s organization is creating a civilization based on sharing, economic and social justice, peace and global cooperation. Another speaker is guiding the audience through a healing meditation where guests may connect with departed loved ones. Energy healing such as reiki, polarity and lots more have gone mainstream and the Awaken Fair offers experienced masters in these fields to introduce you to their benefits.”

She says, “We offer unique jewelry, often imbued with special, positive intentions. Our exceptional crystal vendors offer the largest selections of the finest stones and minerals; we have purest toiletries and soothing lotions. While our readers are for entertainment purposes only, many guests report amazing experiences.”

One previous guest commented, “I definitely have grown so much and have learned a lot from their (readers and healers) directions.”

Admission is $20 to $30 for guests; $69 to $449 for exhibitors. Location: 670 White Plains Rd. (Rte. 119), Tarrytown, NY. For more information, call 914-422-1784, email AwakenUSA@aol.com or visit AwakenFair.com.

Hall of Honor Gala Benefiting TRI Community Youth Agency

The TRI Community Youth Agency (Tri CYA) Hall of Honor Gala Fundraiser is being held March 23, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Larkfield Manor in Northport, NY. This festive event features appetizers, dinner, an open bar with premium liquor, a DJ, wine toss, and raffles. Tri CYA is a private, not-for-profit community-based agency dedicated to supporting the growth and development of youth and their families in the communities of Huntington, South Huntington and Cold Spring Harbor.

For more than 50 years, Tri CYA has been serving the youth with a broad spectrum of programming including education, recreation, counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, and referral services.

Cost: single ticket $150; sponsorship levels starting at $1,500. Location: 507 Larkfield Rd. E., Northport, NY. For more information, call 631-673-0614 or email hohfundraiser@tricya.org. For tickets visit tricya.org. See ad, page 20.

Natural Awakenings Hosts Free Meditation Group

This month’s virtual Natural Awakenings NYC and Long Island Mind-Body-Breath gathering, will take place from 6 to 6:30 p.m., February 15, via Google Meets. This monthly community meditation group, offered free to readers, is a casual and safe meet-up space. Attendees briefly share thoughts on mindfulness, stress reduction and general well-being, followed by 20 minutes of meditation facilitated by Natural Awakenings NYC-Long Island Co-Publisher Michael Lehrman.

“In honor of Valentine’s week, we will mix some lovingkindness meditation into this month’s practice,” says Lehrman.

Prior experience is not necessary; participants can choose on or off-camera, and the sessions are not recorded.

Cost: Free. Location: Google Meets. For more information and to register, call 212-7261420 or email Publisher@ NaturalAwakeningsNY.com.

Become Certified in a Breakthrough Stress-Reduction Program

Brett Cotter, founder of Stress Is Gone, is conducting a live, interactive 30-hour program for Stress Is Gone Certification from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from February 15 through May 10 via zoom. The certification program guides participants step-by-step in mastering the Stress Is Gone method. This innovative relaxation program empowers one to stop stress in seconds; release anxiety in minutes; heal trauma naturally; and stop negative thinking quickly.

An additional 18 hours of training includes attendance at live Stress Is Gone meditation classes and other Live Stress Is Gone trainings. Certification includes lifetime access to the Stress Is Gone masterclass and three weekly meditation classes that meet via Zoom. Those certified can pursue further training and certification to become a Stress Is Gone Coach, Meditation Teacher and/or Workshop Facilitator.

Cotter has 20 years’ experience and is certified by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. He shares, “This certification is perfect for people who are ready to break free from stress and anxiety; reconnect to source; embody self-love; and better their own life and the lives of those around them.” The core modality is certified by the American Institute of Stress and the company is accredited by the International Mindfulness & Meditation Alliance.

Cost is $977. Scholarships are available for veterans, first responders, frontline healthcare workers and inner city teachers. For more information, call 833-867-3529, email brett@stressisgone.com or visit StressIsGone.com.

Let Me Call You

Sweetheart

The Life Energy Arts Gallery will celebrate heart health month with Let Me

Call You Sweetheart: Love Songs at the Gallery, from 3 to 5 p.m., February 11, featuring a new exhibit and live Valentine's Day music with international pianist, vocalist, educator and musicologist Peter Muir, Ph.D.

Director Karla Booth says, “This event will be a lighthearted piano-vocal exploration of American popular music, as Muir engages his audience with works by Fats Waller, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and others.” Muir will be joined by international vocalist Susan Diamond.

The gallery is dedicated to the healing art of John Diamond, M.D., with many of his original paintings and photographs on view open Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment.

Admission is free. Location: 11-13 E. Main St. (2nd Fl), Mount Kisco, NY. For more information, call 914-218-3350, email karla@lifeenergyarts.com or visit LifeEnergyArts.gallery.Seead,page17.

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KnoWEwell Acquires Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation

KnoWEwell, P.B.C., the regenerative whole health benefits and services company, has acquired the Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation (NAPC), bringing together two companies dedicated to inspiring and empowering WELLthier Living.

NAPC publishes Natural Awakenings magazine franchises in 46 territories across the U.S., reaching 1.3 million monthly readers. Kimberly Whittle, KnoWEwell founder and CEO, says, “We are honored to join forces with Natural Awakenings. It has been a pioneer in the health and wellness industry for nearly 29 years. Together, we’re addressing global, local and personal issues—the nexus for consumer consciousness, healing, and hope.”

KnoWEwell operates the global Regenerative Whole Health Hub—an allin-one trusted digital ecosystem, community and marketplace that centralizes global resources and connections. The acquisition of NAPC by KnoWEwell creates a powerful new integrated digital and print leader for consumers looking for trusted knowledge and education related to whole health, sustainable green living and community connections locally and globally.

“We’re creating a movement as we share knowledge, celebrate healing success stories, provide access to evidence-based resources, create meaningful connections and help today’s consumers and whole health providers, mission-aligned nonprofits, businesses and advertisers prosper,” expresses Whittle.

Individuals, practitioners and organizations can join at KnoWeWell.com/ community/join-community.

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2023 NATURAL LIVING DIRECTORY

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the power of the Allowing Hand

by Jean McClelland

The hands of an Alexander Technique (AT) teacher are extraordinary. Through disciplined training, their hands learn to guide and help a student experience their wholeness and improved coordination. Even though Alexander teachers practice “non-doing” and “allowing hands,” their hands are not passive; they are filled with intention, and they communicate integration and improved coordination (called “use” in AT). Teachers don’t fix the part that ails someone. Instead, they guide the student to experience how overall good use can support the body in such a way that no one part of the musculoskeletal anatomy is overworked leading to pain.

Allowing is powerful, and anyone can learn to put an “allowing hand” on themself. Allowing helps us touch our wholeness, and the practice of allowing hands helps us become totally present. To understand this further, try this experiment: Take one hand and place it on the upper chest. Notice how contact is made. Is the hand pressing into the chest as if to feel it? If so, let go of any tension in the hand and simply let it be with the upper chest. Let the sternum come into the hand rather than pushing the hand onto it.

Can you feel the rise and fall of breath under your hand?

At first it might feel strange to give up the idea of breathing and let our body breathe us. But we might also notice that a full and deep breath arises spontaneously. It is pleasurable to feel our own body open up to be breathed—to be inspired.

ing, we will notice the shift instantly in our whole being. Imposing closes us down and allowing opens us up so that the inner muscles of coordination (i.e., our respiratory muscles) engage and we feel light and buoyant. Don’t be surprised if emotion begins to well up inside. Allowing connects us to a profound place of wholeness in ourselves and to our “still small voice within.” M. Scott Peck, the author of The Road Less Traveled, describes this eloquently when he says, “Whenever we touch our wholeness— our holiness—there are tears.”

Jean McClelland, MAmSAT, is a senior teacher of the Alexander Technique and teaches voice and Alexander Technique in the MFA acting program at Columbia University. For more information, visit JeanMcClellandVoice.com.

Overcoming the Pain of Genital and Oral Herpes and Shingles

From the desk of Dr. Howard Robins at The Healing Center, in New York City

Did You Have Chickenpox or a “Cold Sore”?

Most everyone answers “yes” to this question. If you answered yes, then you have a herpes infection. Both types of viral infections are easily transferred by contact with someone that has a current outbreak. You likely may have both!

Herpes zoster (HZ), commonly known as shingles, is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters in a limited area on one side of the body, often in a stripe. The initial infection causes the illness chickenpox, which usually occurs in children and young adults. Once the chickenpox is gone, the virus is not eliminated from the body and can go on to cause shingles. HZ is not the same disease as herpes simplex type 1 and 2, despite the similar name, though both HZ and herpes simplex belong to the same viral family.

both types can be found both orally and genitally! Recurrent outbreaks may occur from time to time, especially in times of stress, using alcohol, or when eating foods high in a protein called L-arginine, found commonly in nuts and chocolate, among other foods.

It Can Be Eliminated!

Treatments with antivirals can reduce outbreaks and may alleviate the severity of symptomatic episodes but will not get rid of the infection. Medical ozone is the only medicine known to destroy and rid the body of this horrible infection.

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HZ becomes dormant in some of our nerve cells without causing any symptoms. Many years after a chickenpox infection, the virus may break out of nerve cells and cause a viral infection of the skin in the area around the nerve. The virus may spread from one nerve to another causing a painful rash. Although the rash usually heals within two to four weeks, most people experience nerve pain for months or years, a condition called “postherpetic neuralgia.” In the past, outbreaks usually occurred in the elderly, but now it is common for anyone at any age that is under great stress or has a compromised immune system.

Herpes simplex 1 and 2 cause the oral or genital forms of what we commonly simply call “herpes.” It also spreads in a way similar to the HZ virus. Herpes simplex is a viral disease caused by both herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2. Oral herpes, the visible symptoms of which are often called “cold sores” or “fever blisters,” is an infection of the face or mouth. Oral herpes is the most common form and genital herpes is the second most common form of infection. However,

Please don’t believe the commercials on television saying you can never get rid of it. Though with no promises or guarantees, medical ozone has been used all over the world to treat infections that normally cannot be fixed, i.e., herpes in all its forms. Medical ozone is a gas that when it enters the body intravenously acts like “glue” to all viruses, bacteria, fungus, yeast and mold. It destroys or inactivates them so the body can remove them completely.

Most importantly, medical ozone does it without harmful adverse reactions or side effects so typical with pharmaceuticals. In more than 50 countries, over 45,000 physicians have been using it worldwide for over 70 years to successfully and safely treat diseases such as herpes.

So, don’t give up hope and don’t wait! It is absolutely possible to eliminate herpes from your body.

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Diet and exercise are often cited for preventing cardiovascular disease, but a deeper dive shows that other factors such as sleep, stress management and proper screenings are just as important.

Get Enough Sleep

Dr. Randi Foraker is a professor of medicine at the Division of General Medical Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), and the deputy director of their Institute for Informatics. She coauthored the American Heart Association (AHA) Life’s Essential 8, a prescription of eight lifestyle metrics for cardiovascular health. They include modifiable risk factors such as diet, physical activity, nicotine exposure, sleep duration, body mass index, blood lipids, blood glucose and blood pressure.

Last June, the AHA added sleep to their lifestyle recommendations. “Poor sleep has been something we have suspected as a contributor to cardiovascular health for some time,” Foraker says. “Sleep has been identified recently as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Interrupted sleep is a problem because our body isn’t able to rebuild and recharge if we don’t have adequate sleep. That’s a recent finding, and the evidence around that is building.”

Research into how sleep patterns affect heart health is ongoing. Experts are

Improving Heart Health Lifestyle Metrics to Prevent Heart Disease

by Sheila Julson

looking at when people are sleeping, and if it’s broken into three-or-four-hour increments. The demands of each occupation may lead to sleeping during the day instead of at night, or broken sleep that does not always lead to a total of eight hours of sleep.

Stress Management

“Not managing stress well can be linked to insulin resistance, gut issues, high blood pressure and inflammation, which directly contribute to heart disease,” says Charlotte Nussbaum, M.D., a functional medicine practitioner in Medford, New Jersey. “That’s a lifestyle factor that people need to address, and it can be the hardest one to address. Even if you’re dialed in to a healthy diet and exercise routines, you’re not going to keep yourself healthy if you have unresolved stress issues.”

Nussbaum notes that unaddressed childhood traumas can lead to unhealthy stress management techniques and encourages people to consult with a therapist or other practitioner to work through childhood traumas to identify and eliminate the stressor. If a job is causing stress, we can’t always change jobs, but using techniques such as yoga, meditation and mindfulness can help. She also recommends bodywork and movement, breathing techniques, biofeedback and going into nature as effective stress-relieving techniques.

Foraker notes that the Life’s Essential 8 framework has specifically called out mental and social determinants of health because these underlying factors can be barriers to achieving ideal cardiovascular wellness. “Mental health can impact depression and be a proxy for nicotine addiction and poor diet,” she says.

Social determinants may include living in a food desert without access to healthy foods. Some people may not be able to achieve physical fitness because they live in a high-crime area, preventing them from being active outdoors. “Social determinants of health are often cost-prohibitive to achieving health goals,” Foraker advises.

Nationwide, nonprofits such as The Food Trust are helping to bring nutritious food to low-income communities. The National Youth Sports Strategy, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, strives to expand children’s participation in youth sports and encourage regular physical activity.

Looking Beyond Cholesterol

Nussbaum observes that while much attention is placed on lowering fat and cholesterol for a healthier heart, what is more important is choosing fats that don’t oxidize easily. When low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is oxidized, it can lead to atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque on the artery walls.

“Seed oils like canola oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil or corn oil have been promoted as heart healthy, but those are very easily oxidized because they contain linoleic acid, an inflammatory omega-6 fatty acid that can contribute to heart disease,” Nussbaum says. “While omega-6 is an essential fatty acid, we only need a small amount in our diets. Our modern diet has become very high in omega-6.”

Nussbaum advises increasing omega-3 intake to balance the omega-3s/omega-6 ratio. Cold water and fatty fish that is low in mercury such as salmon and shellfish are good sources of omega-3s. For those that don’t eat seafood, marine algae provide omega-3s.

Polyphenols are plant-based foods that boost heart health and immunity. Polyphenol-rich examples include green tea, citrus fruits, hibiscus tea and turmeric. Nussbaum adds that organ meats like liver are high in antioxidants retinol and vitamin A.

Red meat has gotten a bad reputation, but Nussbaum notes how meat is sourced makes a difference. The nutritional quality of a fast-food burger is much different than a cut of beef from grass-fed cows that are sustainably raised; the latter has a very different nutrition profile, along with omega-3s.

Nussbaum cautions that consuming a low-fat diet alone may not lower risk of heart disease, because many low-fat diets substitute fat with carbohydrates, which can lead to obesity and insulin resistance—both risk factors for heart disease.

Less Exercise Can Be More

It can be intimidating to start a workout regimen, especially if time is limited. “What’s more important is not being sedentary and finding ways to keep moving,” Nussbaum says. “Even if you have desk job, there are ways to incorporate short bursts of movement into your day. Walking can be helpful.”

She notes that high-intensity interval training—short bursts of intense exercise alternated with low-intensity recovery periods—can be effective for those with limited time. “Some of those workouts are only five to 10 minutes long, but can have just as much benefit as a 90-minute cardiovascular workout.”

Screenings and Advanced Testing Detect Underlying Issues

Dr. Yale R. Smith, a Florida physician who is triple boardcertified and an advanced fellow in anti-aging metabolic and functional medicine, says, “There are millions of people walking around with severe cardiac disease that do not even know it, because heart attacks and death from an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) can kill someone without warning, Thus, preventing such an event with specialized testing can allow people to live long lives with loved ones.”

Smith emphasizes the importance of a complete lipid profile. “I see many patients that come to me with incomplete lipid profiles,” he notes. They do not include sensitive biomarkers that go beyond just total cholesterol, LDL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and triglycerides. There’s a misconception that if one’s

The American Heart Association confirms that practicing mindfulness and meditation may help manage stress and high blood pressure, improve sleep and help us feel more balanced and connected, which can help lower the risk of heart disease. Meditation can be as simple as sitting quietly in a calm place and focusing on breath. Other types include relaxation and Zen, transcendental, mantra and mindfulnessbased stress reduction.

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cholesterol is within normal range, they need not worry about heart disease.

“But someone could have unstable plaque just waiting to burst in a coronary artery that kills the patient,” Smith explains. “When an unstable plaque ruptures in a major vessel, the body senses it as bleeding and sends clotting factors to stop the bleeding, thus creating the heart attack and death. We can look for this with cutting-edge testing.”

Such testing includes Cleerly, which uses artificial intelligence to look within the coronary arteries. It provides actual visualization of the patient's vessels and pinpoints locations of stenotic lesions, total plaque volume and unstable plaque locations. “This is revolutionary, and allows me to provide vital information to the patient and the interventional cardiologist before catheterization,” Smith says.

The protein unstable lesion signature test looks for cellular markers for highrisk patients and determines risk for plaque rupture. The vibrant health cardiax allows doctors to look at 22 different genes that can contribute to heart disease issues.

“Family history is a look into the future of your chance of developing heart diseases,” Smith shares. “The genetics of a patient’s family is quite important, and genes can jump a generation. Thus, the patient could have their grandfather’s or grandmother’s genes that can put them at risk and lead to an early death.”

There are natural ways to control and reverse heart disease, Smith points out, but he cautions against over-the-counter, unregulated supplements marketed for improving heart health. A comprehensive workup and cardiovascular health plan should be monitored by a qualified medical doctor.

“Meditation and massage are beneficial to lower stress,” Smith recommends. “Stress and high cortisol levels create a pathway to heart disease, elevated blood pressure and other issues. Thus, anything that can lower stress and create a happy lifestyle will help with heart health.”

Julson is a freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.

Musings of the Heart

by John Diamond, M.D.

To help celebrate Heart Health Month and Valentine’s Day, take a moment to enjoy this selection of musings from a former pioneer in holistic healing. Breathe deeply; pause between each of them; take in life’s energy and reflect and connect with your intentions and loved ones.

Teaching is for the mind; healing is for the heart.

A daily healing invocation: I open my heart for the Spirit to pass onto those who want Healing through me.

The heart is the way to the Soul. The more open the heart, the more the Soul is revealed.

This may well be the best description of Healing: The healer opens his heart, his love pouring out from him to enfold the sufferer, to bring him into his expanded aura.

And the sufferer, feeling this love, opens his heart to enter the healer’ s.

As a holistic healer for almost fifty years who had his practice in his home, Dr. John Diamond (1934-2021) said he wanted to try to make his home a hearth, where the life energy, the heart flame, the flame of love and life of the sufferer may be rekindled to blaze anew. He saw his heart as a flaming beacon for the sufferer lost in distress. Not to come for a fixed time, but to spend time, to visit, living not by the clock, but by the heart. And home can be any place one feels love in their heart. Diamond’s musings, of which he wrote hundreds, are individual pearls of wisdom, each created with the intention of raising the life energy of the reader. Read more at DrJohnDiamond.com. ~ Susan Diamond

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by Marlaina Donato

Jam-packed schedules and answering the demands of everyday life can trip us up and break the spell of even the most solid intimate partnership. With dulled senses, it is easy and all too common to go on autopilot. Like abandoned gardens, heart-unions can become casualties of neglect and the absence of joy.

Mindfulness—awareness and cultivation of the present moment—has been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and depression and deepen our appreciation of what we have. Relationships can expand and strengthen when couples practice the art of being in the “now”. A 2021 study involving 1,360 heterosexual couples published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy indicates that gratitude and forgiveness also contribute to satisfaction, both relational and sexual.

Conscious Hearts

“Mindfulness practice comes in many forms: journaling, meditation, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, tai chi or breathwork, to name just a few. By routinely practicing mindfulness, we are able to deepen our own awareness of what we are feeling and how we want to respond to someone we care about,” explains Moraya Seeger DeGeare, in-house relationship expert for Paired, an app for couples.

Maci Daye, the author of Passion and Presence: A Couple’s Guide to Awakened Intimacy and Mindful Sex says, “Even a few minutes a day of mindfulness practice can rewire the brain, build new habits and help us dis-identify from our limiting beliefs, stories and intense emotions.” This is a critical factor in transcending personal triggers and promoting conflict resolution. She emphasizes that couples often go into fight-or-flight mode because they feel threatened by their partner’s non-verbal behavior or are triggered by old, painful wounds.

Daye, a licensed professional counselor and certified sex therapist, notes, “Mindful couples are less attached to being ‘right’ and explore their own sensitivities instead of blaming their partners.” Once “awakened intimacy” is put into practice, couples become interested in each other’s perspectives and team up to heal and grow. In addition to formal training, she suggests bringing presence to all aspects of life. “Couples can engage their senses when they hug, touch or hold hands,” Daye explains. “They can pause to look at each other when they say hello and goodbye. They can slow down and taste their food, savoring every bite. These behaviors also make sexual experiences more sensual, intimate and connecting.”

Taking a few moments for eye contact, the brush of a hand or compassionate interaction can strengthen bonds. DeGeare, who is also a couple’s therapist at BFF Therapy, in Beacon, New York, recommends slowing down together to get in sync. “This could be going for a walk, cooking or listening to the same podcast and talking about it later. It helps the body tune into your partner a bit and connect. The time you spend doing this outside of the bedroom will deepen your connection in the bedroom.” She sug-

gests bringing movement like a shared dance or yoga class into the mix to foster connection, as well as setting “dedicated times to check in through the week or month, uninterrupted.”

A Deeper Dive

Daily verbal exchanges beyond the mundane can amplify resonance between two people. “Asking questions is vitally important, as it cultivates curiosity—but not the day-to-day questions, such as, ‘What are you doing today’ or ‘What do you want for dinner?’” says Debbie Lambert, co-author of The Mindful Couple. The Del Mar, California, couples counselor and life coach encourages people to ask, “What scares you today? What is the most important thing that you would like to create today? What was one thing that made you grateful today, and what is one thing that disappointed or frustrated you today? What is one thing I can do for you today? These types of questions scrape the surface of knowing and create intimacy and connection.”

Lambert compares the practice of mindfulness to a beautiful dance—flowing, loving and creative—that can change future generations. “The energy from such a dance extends far beyond the couple,” she says. “It can be felt intimately by anyone in its presence. When parents dance this dance, their children are bathed in a high-vibrating energy. They feel safe and loved. Most importantly, they learn a model for how to be in a loving relationship.”

Marlaina Donato is an author, visionary painter and recording artist. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

Colitis is Curable

by Dr. Andres Bircher

The prevalence of ulcerative colitis is increasing rapidly in all western industrialized countries. With this severe intestinal disease, the mucous membrane becomes inflamed with bleeding ulcers. While causes are mostly unknown, it is suspected to be partly caused by damage to the mucosal barrier by the toxic exposure to detergents, pesticides, heavy metals and other pollutants. Mainly, though, the cause is believed to be from the widespread malnutrition from a diet consisting of too much meat, milk products, sugar, white flour products, fat, salt and industrially processed foods, along with the frequent use of antibiotic therapies that damage the complex ecosystem of the intestinal flora. The result is an intestinal mis-colonization, an overgrowth of the intestinal mucosa with anaerobic putrefactive bacteria that produce toxins and bleeding ulcers. This leads to an intestinal immune system that can no longer produce immunocompetent lymphocytes, a type of white

blood cell that helps the body fight disease and infection. These incompetent immune cells then attack the intestinal mucosa and increase inflammation.

Drug therapy is aimed against autoimmunity, produces severe side-effects, and makes the disease chronic since it does not treat the root cause. In the end, all too often the only option left is to perform a subtotal colectomy with a J-pouch, a kind of sack designed to hold back the intestinal contents. The result of this procedure is mostly unsatisfactory due to inflammation, faecal incontinence and sexual impotence. We know from many years of experience, this disease can be cured permanently with a consistent rehabilitation of the intestinal microbiome through a carefully and individually tailored fresh vegetable food diet—initially liquid, later pureed—which gradually brings the intestinal flora in order.

Dr. Andres Bircher is the director of the Bircher-Benner Centre for Scientific Natural Medicine, in Braunwald, Switzerland.

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BRUCE CRYER on His Love Affair With the Heart

by Kirby Baldwin

Bruce Cryer has been called a Renaissance man because of a varied, four-decade career as a singer, actor, dancer, publisher, author, marketing executive, teacher and coach. In New York City, he played The Boy for 800 performances in the world’s longest running musical, The Fantasticks. He co-authored the book, From Chaos to Coherence: The Power to Change Performance, was lead writer of the Harvard Business Review article titled “Pull the Plug on Stress” and taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Cryer was part of the original leadership team and former CEO of the HeartMath Institute, which has scientifically studied heart-brain communications and deepened our understanding of how the workings of the heart can influence human perceptions, emotions, intuition and health. For three decades, he has dedicated himself to developing and teaching stress reduction and resilience techniques that tap into the power and intelligence of the heart.

As one of the leaders of HeartMath, what did you hope to achieve?

Part of what motivated me to join the original HeartMath team was the notion that the heart is much more than a pump. The values we associate with the heart— courage, wisdom, love, compassion—were being viewed as completely separate from the physical heart. Before founding HeartMath, Doc Childre discovered that anything he did in life that succeeded—a job, a diet, an exercise program, a relationship—worked better if he “put his heart into it”. Childre also realized that every major religion, culture and civilization revered the heart throughout history. However, the Western scientific method had reduced the human body to individual components and viewed the heart as a “fantastical machine”. This perspective was inadequate to explain the profound feelings of love, care and even grief we experience in the heart.

How has HeartMath evolved through the years?

The core message of HeartMath has always been this: Human beings have a remarkably well-integrated system with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions. The heart’s intelligence helps to coordinate all these aspects. The phrase “follow your heart” has actual scientific meaning.

HeartMath’s work has been validated through more than 400 peer-reviewed studies. When we started in the early 1990s, we were a research, education and training organization. Our discoveries using heart-rate variability proved to a mainstream, scientific audience that individuals can regulate their hearts, minds and emotions to produce profound changes in health, well-being, brain function and performance.

How can HeartMath positively impact people’s lives?

HeartMath is a beautiful and simple system that allows people to adapt to life’s relentless change and uncertainty and find balance. The brain directly benefits from the heart’s balancing capacity, which then facilitates expression, communication, listening, reaction times, coordination and emotional strength.

Having survived two life-threatening conditions and then rediscovering many sources of creative expression in myself, I’ve learned that our capacity to keep growing and learning is one of the greatest gifts of being human. Research is now confirming that the more we stay active, interested and curious in life, the more we continue to create a flexible, youthful brain. A childlike spirit of delight and wonder is something we can tap into our entire lives.

How do you practice HeartMath in your own life?

I use heart-focused breathing many times each day. The idea is to inhale for about five seconds and then exhale for about five seconds while keeping your focus in the area of the heart. This 10-second cycle is the optimal pace allowing our systems to find balance and coherence. Sometimes I sit and radiate love to someone I care about or a situation in trouble. Heart-focused breathing has been an integral part of my life for 30 years. I do this not only to maximize my own health physically, mentally and emotionally, but also to connect with humanity as one family, one heart.

Why do you encourage people to develop heart-focused coherence?

The heart is a key center of intelligence for our human system. The practice of breathing and focusing our attention on the heart is the first step to bring the heart and brain into coherent alignment. As we breathe in qualities we value—kindness, compassion, love—and then exhale worries, tension, anxiety or fear, a surprising power is unleashed. More than 30 years ago, I dedicated my life to this path of the heart. It’s an incredible journey.

Kirby Baldwin writes and edits for KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole Health Hub and the parent company of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

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Learn how to work with 6 sound healing instruments for self-care plus therapeutic oneon-one sessions and in groups: Gongs, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Crystal Singing Bowls, Drums, Tuning Forks, and your healing Voice. A 3-day sound vibration intensive to enrich your soul, calm your mind and revitalise your body.

Another Level 1 date: April 22-23 & 29-30 at Yoga Life, Port Washington, Long Island

Debbie is a certified sound healing practitioner with The Sound Healing Academy. She has over 20 years of experience across many healing modalities and is a trained classical musician and teacher.

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Nourish the Heart

FOODS THAT PROMOTE CARDIAC HEALING

by Steven Masley

The right food choices don’t just prevent heart disease and help shrink artery plaque, they also nourish and heal the heart. For a healthy ticker, enjoy these five food groups every day.

Fabulous Fiber

Fiber is the roughage in vegetables, fruits, beans and nuts, and it is loaded with age-busting nutrients. Eating fiber suppresses appetite, promotes weight loss, improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels, decreases inflammation and feeds a healthy gut microbiome. The challenge is to get more fiber every day. Too often, people consume fiber from processed grains and flour, and the sugar load that comes with grain fiber has many adverse impacts on heart health. The best option is to enjoy daily fiber from the following sources: three cups of colorful vegetables; two pieces of fruit, such as one cup of berries and one apple; two handfuls of nuts and seeds; and one-half to one cup of beans.

Smart Fat

Clinical studies show that enjoying fats from seafood, extra-virgin olive oil and nuts decreases the risk of a heart attack and stroke without causing weight gain. Healthy fats improve cholesterol levels, assist with blood sugar control, are critical for the brain, improve hormone balance and reduce inflammation.

Fats enhance the texture of food, adding that smooth, creamy mouth feel to a meal that makes eating a pleasure. Enjoy healthy fats from avocados, seeds and dark chocolate daily.

Clean (Not Mean) Protein

Raising animals in large-scale conventional operations with cruel living conditions is not just mean, it also produces less nutritious meat that can be loaded with hormones, antibiotics and pesticides. Choose clean protein instead, which does not contain added hormones, pesticides and other toxins. Good sources of protein are organic dairy products and eggs, wild seafood and animal protein that has been grass-fed or organically fed while living on open pasture. Beans are also a great protein-packed choice that improves blood sugar and cholesterol profiles. They are the most powerful anti-aging food ever tested.

Beneficial Beverages

Start with at least four cups of water per day. It doesn’t matter whether it’s flat or sparkling, so long as it’s pure. Pure water can be purchased or made at home or at work with a reverse osmosis filter system.

Except for people that are caffeine sensitive, one to two servings of caffeinated beverages can be enjoyed daily. In moderation, those tea and coffee pigments are good for us.

Don’t forget a fiber- and protein-rich smoothie to stay satisfied and revved up all morning. A balanced and delicious recipe includes one serving of protein powder, frozen organic cherries or blueberries, almond milk and chia seeds.

Take advantage of the option to enjoy wine with dinner—just be sure to limit wine intake to no more than two servings daily.

Avoid any beverage with added sugar or commercial sweeteners. Don’t be fooled into drinking juice; without the fiber, fruit juice is much closer to drinking soda than to eating fruit.

Powerful Probiotics

Not only do probiotics help gut function— a healthy gut microbiome decreases inflammation and supports weight control. The latest research reveals that the microbes in the gut have a dramatic impact on the risk for heart disease, as well. Because healthy microbes feed on fiber, eating fiber is good for the gut microbiome, too.

The right gut microbes offer numerous benefits. They lower harmful cholesterol levels, improve blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure to normal levels, assist with weight loss, decrease inflammation and decrease production of trimethylamine Noxide (also known as TMAO), a marker for heart disease. Support the gut microbiome by eating probiotic food sources daily, such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, pickled veggies and miso.

Dr. Steven Masley is a physician, nutrition ist, trained chef, clinical professor at the University of South Florida and creator of health programs for public television. He is the author of The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up. Learn more at DrMasley.com.

P.C. strives to keep her patients smiling from the inside out. She believes in a holistic approach to health care. Her gentle touch, excellent listening skills and thorough explanations keep her patients educated, happy and healthy.

Dr. Rizvi offers her Dental services with an integrative and systemic philosophy in mind. She is one of the few doctors placing metal-free Zirconia Implants, and safely removing mercury fillings using the Huggins Protocol.

Dr. Rizvi offers a full range of Dental services, treating both adults and children. In association with Dr. Norman Bressack, Dr. Rizvi provides all of Dr. Bressack’s services as well as:

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• SMART Certified Safe Mercury Removal

Norman Bressack, D.D.S., P.C. has been dedicated to practicing healthy holistic dentistry for over 35 years. He is not only a mercury free dentist but a “mercury safe” dentist as well. Meaning that he uses safe removal protocols to ensure the protection of the patient, staff, environment and himself from exposure to mercury during the amalgam removal process.

Dr. Bressack’s mission is to treat his patients in the most healthy, caring, compassionate, and holistic way possible. Most importantly, he wants his patients to feel warm, welcome and happier when they leave than when they came in.

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NATURE’S DENTAL

DR. OLGA ISAEVA

631-316-1816 • drolga@naturesdental.net

50 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY

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Dr. Olga Isaeva’s focus is biomimetic and holistic dentistry with natural techniques to preserve and restore healthy tooth structure. She strives to bridge the gap between her patients’ dental issues and mind/body medicine. She believes a beautiful smile is part of a healthy, integrated self and looks at dental needs as part of one’s overall well-being.

Services offered: Comprehensive oral examinations and thorough dental cleanings. A conservative and minimally invasive approach to restorative dentistry with a whole body, holistic approach in mind.

What drew you to this profession? I love working with people and caring for them. Having a traumatic dental experience as a child really stuck with me. I always knew there was a better way to have a more relaxed and compassionate dental visit. We strive for this in our practice with every client.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? Our office specializes in safe amalgam removals and replaces them with biomimetic bondings which is an alternative way to rebuild teeth without aggressive crown preparations. We also include a complementary ozone treatment with every dental cleaning, in addition to ozonated water for all dental work. This helps to naturally disinfect the mouth.

What should someone expect from working with you? I’ll give you 100 percent of my focus and energy in a loving, friendly and professional way every time.

How is your practice evolving in 2023? We’ve expanded our availability by bringing in another biomimetically trained dentist who is just as caring about people and saving precious tooth structure.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? There’s a lot of definitions of holistic dentistry. What it means in our practice is using less toxic dental materials and less invasive dental techniques, keeping the overall health of the individual as an outmost priority, while working on their teeth.

FINKER WELLNESS, INC.

DR. JILLIAN FINKER, ND, CNS

516-765-3272 • drfinker@drfinker.com

2308 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, NY DrFinker.com

Dr. Jillian Finker is an expert in natural medicine. She and her health team combine the latest scientific information and natural therapeutics to provide individualized treatments for Finker Wellness patients. The team at Finker Wellness uses a variety of methods—including nutrition, detoxification, hormone balancing, lifestyle changes, homeopathy, supplementation and testing like thermography—to help bring their patients back to health.

What drew you to this profession? At eight years old, I had a severe bout of asthma. My parents brought me to a doctor who put me on medication. The drug helped my asthma but kept me up all night. My parents didn’t like staying up all night, so they brought me to a natural doctor who put me on a healthy diet and gave me supplements that cured my asthma. That was the start of my path to recognizing the profound healing that natural medicine could create.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? We offer comprehensive natural care with over 20 years of experience healing patients with excellent results. This is done in such a way that it’s an individualized journey with each patient, so we create a manageable journey for the patient that happens naturally.

What should someone expect from working with you? We only take on patients that we know we can help. However, it is work. Patients should expect to make lifestyle changes to feel better.

How is your practice evolving in 2023? We offer curriculum and health coaching for patients who want to take their health to the next level.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? For almost 20 years, Finker Wellness has been helping their patients primarily by word of mouth and advertising in Natural Awakenings. We are very grateful to this magazine and our community.

POLLACK WELLNESS

DAVID POLLACK, D.C., LAC, CFMP

631-462-0801 • info@pollackwellness.com

66 Commack Rd., Ste. 204, Commack, NY PollackWellness.com

David Pollack, DC, and his team at Pollack Wellness Institute understand the connection between the mind, body and gut. He believes in treating individuals, not diseases, and uses comprehensive testing, natural supplements, and holistic practices to heal the root cause of varying, and sometimes seemingly unrelated, symptoms.

What drew you to this profession? My mother was grooming me to become a medical doctor. Despite being around the best medical doctors in the world, they never helped with some of my primary health issues. One day after undergraduate school, someone suggested I consider chiropractic. As soon as I got to school, I was enthralled by how giant the field of holistic natural healthcare was.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? Patients have often shared that they’ve never been to one place that offers so many disciplines. Because we have such a deep “toolkit,” we can find the right tool for their problem.

What should someone expect from working with you? A never-ending commitment to uncovering and solving their current health concerns and the mission to optimize their health, body and human experience at a level and pace they’re comfortable and ready for.

How is your practice evolving in 2023? We launched our virtual practice to help people all over New York access top-tier functional nutrition, not just those local to our Long Island office.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? Experiencing chronic pain or illness can be debilitating to the mind, body and spirit. Many of our patients come to us after countless tests, doctors and medications without much relief. There is still hope, and we've made it our mission to help our patients regain their lives. If you're doubtful, please read our Google reviews or testimonials on our site.

HOLISTIC DENTISTS - TRIBECA CENTER

LEWIS GROSS, DDS

212-732-2200 • reception@holistic-dentists.com

17 Park Place, NYC Holistic-Dentists.com

Dr. Lewis Gross prides himself on serving his community and preserving his patients’ health through effective holistic dentistry. He uses biocompatible materials and prioritizes your comfort. For over 40 years he has been offering adult and children holistic dental solutions including SMART Mercury amalgam removal, alternatives to root canals, metal-free implants, and a full-service lab offering same-day crowns.

What drew you to this profession? I became a holistic dentist over 40 years ago because my sister, who was a psychiatrist, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis due to mercury poisoning from her amalgam fillings.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? We believe in the Terrain Theory of dental disease, which is that an acidic environment is the cause of decay and acidic erosion. We provide free pH testing and an Alkaline Oral Cleanse to balance the oral/nasal microbiome.

What should someone expect from working with you? Your visit will include a thorough search for oral cancer, saliva issues, and TMJ. All dental specialists are on-site for orthodontic and oral surgery.

How is your practice evolving in 2023? New services include cavitation surgery after CBCT, a pediatric dental holistic specialist, PRF and ozone surgery by a board-certified oral surgeon, sleep apnea and TMJ treatment, and free oral pH testing and a sample of Alka-White.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? I’m also the inventor of Alka-White mouthwash, a safe and natural way to fight oral acidity and prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Alka-White is made for real people and their lifestyles. Unlike many other cleanses, Alka-White does not ask you to change the way you eat.

DR. MICHAEL BERLIN

516-780-3351 • drmike41@optonline.net

641B Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY

DrMikeBerlin.com/LivingtheMiracle

Dr. Michael Berlin offers a unique and proprietary coaching method that transforms stress, conflict and overwhelm. He affirms that by practicing this method you will experience more deep inner peace, love, connection and empowered authenticity.

What drew you to this profession? I’ve always known that life was miraculous but didn't understand why so many didn't know how to live this. I spent my life searching for the root causes of optimal health and happiness, and found this only comes from living your true authentic self. That is, finding your divine passion and living profoundly and powerfully connected to yourself, God/Spirit, and all life.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? I spent 30 years as a holistic practitioner. I've combined my background and training in psychology, neurological and energy bodywork, nutrition, life coaching, group facilitation, and emotional release work, along with thousands of hours of seminars, books and training with masters to find how to quickly heal the root causes of all human suffering.

What should someone expect from working with you? We will help heal your past, dissolve your limiting beliefs, know your deepest values, and learn the unknown life skills to find and live your authentic power and passion. You will have a committed professional and coach who will ask for your best and be with you every step along the way.

How is your practice/work evolving in 2023? I will be doing more live workshops and retreats. I’m also incorporating more body-centered therapies and emotional release work. In addition, I’ll add more take-home tools and digital courses.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? I’ve found a unique path that worked for me and many others that delivers real and lasting results. We will get you there if you’re ready to grow and want a profoundly fulfilling, authentic life.

877-446-2624

nanci@nancideutsch.com

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Nanci Deutsch combines counseling, coaching and her intuitive abilities to help her clients feel more peaceful, connected and empowered. By using a holistic approach and addressing body, mind, emotions and spirit, her clients move forward in their healing more deeply and effectively. She also offers a dual hypnosis and intuitive holistic practitioner certification.

What drew you to this profession? I’ve always wanted to help people and make a difference in this world. I was first guided to change lives by becoming a social worker. I wanted to inspire and empower people to know they can follow their hearts and achieve their dreams. Following my intuition, I was guided to many trainings and certification programs and love integrating all that I’ve learned into my work.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? I have a holistic and spiritual approach that helps my clients connect with the deepest part of themselves for profound transformation. I have extensive training in the following areas: holistic psychotherapy as a licensed clinical social worker, body centered therapy, trauma, hypnosis, intuitive coaching, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and many other trainings and certifications.

What should someone expect from working with you? Being very holistic and heart-centered, I help you connect more deeply to different aspects of yourself, called your inner child, higher self, and your soul. Using a variety of modalities, I help you discover parts of yourself you may not have even been aware of that are affecting your life. Then we work on clearing limiting beliefs and emotions and healing the parts that keep you from moving forward.

How is your work evolving in 2023? I have a variety of programs to choose from based on what would serve each client the most. I also offer The Intuition Business Advantage Group program, which begins in February. This program helps women coaches, healers, therapists and entrepreneurs take their businesses and life to new levels. The dual hypnosis and intuitive holistic practitioner certification will be beginning in the spring of 2023.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? If you would like to find out more, I’m offering a complimentary Intuitive Breakthrough Session. During this session you will gain clarity on the blocks that prevent you from attaining your goals. And then you’ll receive the steps needed to move forward to achieve greater success. Please call 1-877-446-2624 to schedule it.

HOLISTIC DENTAL & WELLNESS CENTER

DR. BATOOL F. RIZVI, DDS

516-221-7447 • mercuryfreedoc@holisticdds.com

1692 Newbridge Rd., North Bellmore, NY

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Holistic Dental & Wellness Center shows that the best patient experience comes from genuine care and concern, from dental hygienists and assistants to lab technicians and office staff. Their goal is to ensure that every appointment is comfortable, relieves discomfort, or gives you the smile you've always wanted.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? Among my specialties are PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) bone grafting; metal-free zirconia implants; metal-free braces (precise aligner therapy); certified safe mercury removal; ozone therapy; mercury-free and BPA-free composite fillings; and nonsurgical, evidence-based periodontal treatments. I also offer free consultations for a second opinion of proposed treatments.

What should someone expect from working with you? My philosophy includes a commitment to patients’ freedom from unnecessary pain. I utilize a revolutionary KCP “drill-less” technology and conscious sedation through nitrous oxide.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? My motto sums up the goal of my medical specialty: “I strive to keep my patients smiling from the inside out.” I take a systemic approach to patient care, offering services that respect the deep connection between oral and whole-body health.

THE HEALING CENTER

DR. HOWARD ROBINS

212-581-0101 • drhowardrobins@gmail.com

200 W. 57th St., Ste. 802, NYC

OzoneDoctor.net

Dr. Howard Robins is recognized as a world leader in medical ozone therapy and is the only physician with extensive experience in both Major Auto-Hemotherapy (M.A.H.), with 45,000 treatments performed, and Robins Method of Direct Intravenous Ozone Therapy (R.M.D.I.V.) with over 340,000 treatments performed since 1990. In addition, he trains doctors in the latest method Hyperbaric High Dose Ozone Therapy (H.B.O.T.) also called “Ten Pass” with more than 1,000 treatments performed.

What drew you to this profession? After four years of practicing and teaching traditional western medicine and surgery, I began studies in “alternative” medical practices in 1977. I’m a podiatrist-foot specialist specializing in the use of bio-oxidative therapy for the treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the foot and ankle. I pioneered the use of the Robins Method of Direct Intravenous Ozone Therapy, making it the safest and most effective way of performing this treatment.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? I’ve been helping people using ozone therapy for over 30 years and am considered, by many, to be the foremost clinical expert in North America on bio-oxidative therapies for the safe treatment of diseases and illnesses.

What should someone expect from working with you? Patients who come to us expect to completely improve and eliminate their health problems permanently, once and for all.

How is your practice/work evolving in 2023? We remain on the cutting edge of ozone therapy, training doctors worldwide.

What is most important for NaturalAwakenings readers to know? I’ve been published in multiple peer-reviewed medical journals on both ozone therapy and the microbiome. I also host a radio show on VoiceAmerica.com’s Health and Wellness channel titled Functional Medicine with Dr. Robins. The shows are archived to listen to any time and heard live weekly in over 30 countries.

BLUE STAR BIOFEEDBACK

LISA DOYLE-MITCHELL

239-851-4729

ljbluestar@hotmail.com

BluestarBiofeedback.com

Lisa Doyle-Mitchell is a Certified Biofeedback Specialist by the Natural Therapies Certification Board. Biofeedback is a mind–body technique in which individuals learn how to modify their physiology to improve physical, mental and emotional well-being. She is licensed, insured and trained on the L.I.F.E. System, a non-invasive biofeedback device that scans nearly 7,000 energy patterns. By identifying which energy vibrations are out of balance, the system can put them back into harmonic balance, allowing one’s body to return to a state of rest and healing.

What drew you to this profession? Biofeedback was one of the tools I chose to be part of my recovery from multiple sclerosis. It brought a voice to my subconscious about the underlying cause of this bump in my road, which led me to a breakthrough. My body recognized certain vibrations and registered a stress response accordingly. I continue to use biofeedback to maintain my well-being to this day.

What should someone expect from working with you? We will connect on the phone and create a vision as to what concerns you have and what you would like to make. We then build your energetic blueprint, calibrate and support you remotely. Once the L.I.F.E System has calibrated to you, it works with a frequency exchange with you. A remote biofeedback session works, according to quantum physics.

How is your work evolving in 2023? More individuals are learning and discovering energy is what connects us all and getting to the source instead of masking will ultimately enable a breakthrough.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? There is an undeniable new paradigm in science. The theories of consciousness, quantum theory, subspace systems, fractals, and energetic medicine are all being understood and used more by all health professionals. These systems will become commonplace as people everywhere begin to recognize them for what they are—a tool for wellness.

DR. JONATHAN RICHTER

516-282-0310 • 310 East Shore Rd., 101, Great Neck, NY 212-874-2880 • 525 West End Ave., 1G, NYC Cariodontal.com • ManhattanOasisDentistry.com

Dr. Jonathan Richter is a skilled dual-trained holistic periodontist, prosthodontist and an expert in implant dentistry. He received his dental degree at NYU College of Dentistry and studied three additional years at the University of Pennsylvania’s prestigious Perio/ Prostho Program, through which he earned a specialty degree in periodontics and implantology, periodontal prosthesis, and fixed prosthodontics. He believes in a total preventive wellness approach to a healthy mouth and body that includes prevention, integrative dental wellness, and maintenance. How does your work differ from others in your profession? Unlike many practitioners, I believe that all measures should be taken to save the natural tooth and I have the ability to save most teeth that others would extract or find hopeless. I use a holistic approach to periodontics, general, cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry. My unique skillset allows me to deliver the best outcomes for my patients.

What should someone expect from working with you? The team at Cariodontal identifies issues in your mouth and body by designing a personalized, effective holistic wellness treatment plan that supports your overall health, prevents further damage to your teeth, and restores a healthy smile. Our philosophy allows us to identify issues before they progress into severe conditions. We provide the safest, most natural, least-invasive approaches in dental care, using nontoxic, bioidentical materials that support the balance of health.

How is your practice/work evolving in 2023? We would like to continue growing our patient base through education. We’ve incorporated the latest technology into our practice to offer the most comprehensive treatment.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? Don’t be fooled by general dentists who claim to be periodontal and implant restoration experts. Finding the right tooth restoration method to rebuild your smile takes the experience of a specialist.

KATE MANSFIELD ACUPUNCTURE

KATE MANSFIELD

929-277-0760 • katemansfieldacu@gmail.com

716 Greenwich St., the West Village, NY • 41 Union Square W., NYC

KateMansfieldAcupuncture.com

Kate Mansfield offers Five Element Acupuncture and tai chi chuan. She follows an integrative, client-centered model of promoting optimal health and wellness, combining a whole person approach with evidence-based strategies to reduce disease.

What drew you to this profession? I experienced how my tai chi practice enhanced blood flow and qi in my body, and I felt better. I became more interested in the how and why, and acupuncture offered me a way to deepen my study of this. At that time, I’d been teaching tai chi for 10 years and I loved helping people, so the progression to acupuncturist felt like a 'natural awakening.'

How does your work differ from others in your profession? At each appointment, I spend 15 to 20 minutes listening, and then 30 to 40 minutes on the treatment. I will always address what I see/hear on the day but also have a long-term plan for treatment so that you can maintain the state of balance on your own.

What should someone expect from working with you? A full hour of undivided attention (1.5 hours for the first appointment) in a peaceful, serene setting at a choice of two Manhattan locations. Your appointments happen on time, and you can finish on time. I love what I do and I think you will too.

How is your practice/work evolving in 2023? I'm taking health insurance. My website has a button to check if your health insurance covers acupuncture. Many people are taking a more proactive approach to their health, including booking private tai chi lessons in their homes.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? Acupuncture is an excellent resource for your well-being “toolbox.” It really can help you be happier and healthier. I invite you to try it!

CLEANSING

CONCEPTS

VANESSA DREW, FOUNDER

516-640-5322 • Garden City, NY

631-656-6313 • Smithtown, NY

212-256-0032 • Manhattan, NY

732-741-2444 • Red Bank

CleansingConceptsWorld.com

Cleansing Concepts is an oasis of holistic wellness treatments designed to transform and revitalize you from the inside out. Its Detox Studio’s mission is to create balance, harmony, and a healthier you. Cleansing Concepts supports you on your wellness journey.

What drew you to this profession? I turned to holistic natural medicine when I almost died after conventional methods failed to help me with my digestive issues and a misdiagnosed ruptured appendix. After exploring many different options, I discovered colon cleansing, a gentle internal bath that aids the body in the detoxification process. Cleansing helped me to heal, and I’ve dedicated my life to helping others rebuild their health and well-being.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? We’re pioneers in the industry, helping clients reach their wellness goals for more than 18 years. We have several state-of-the-art facilities that offer quality services at affordable pricing.

What should someone expect from working with you? Our services assist the body in the natural detox process—helping with, but not limited to, constipation, weight loss, Lyme disease, skin issues, inflammation, stress reduction, depression, immune function, and heavy-metal detox.

How is your practice/work evolving in 2023? Our mission is always to provide holistic alternative therapies in a relaxed atmosphere that creates balance, harmony and a healthier you.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? We believe the body can heal itself. With proper care and support, your health can be improved tremendously. You don’t need to spend a fortune doing it, either. Please keep it simple, be consistent, and let us help you.

MY FRUITFUL BODY NUTRITION

ANGELA HOULIE

516-592-2974 • angela@myfruitfulbody.com

All services offered via telehealth

MyFruitfulBody.com

Angela Houlie offers nutrition counseling services for individuals, families, children and teens. She has extensive experience working with eating disorders, maternal and prenatal care, picky eaters, and general nutrition.

What drew you to this profession? My passion for nutrition and wellness comes from my journey. It wasn’t until my desire grew to find healing (with food) that I was set free from my wrong thoughts and feelings surrounding food. I desire to teach others the simple facts I learned along the way.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? Taking a highly individualized approach, we will use mindful eating strategies and intuitive eating principles to set you on a journey to food freedom. We’ll also dive deep into lifestyle factors like sleep, stress, mood and coping techniques.

What should someone expect from working with you? Our initial appointment will last around 90 minutes, and it’s all about you. We will focus on what you want to achieve and develop an action plan to form lifestyle habits that will last longterm. Our follow-up appointments will ensure the solutions and action plan match your goals with measurable outcomes.

How is your practice evolving in 2023? We will continue to offer one-on-one nutrition counseling services, in addition to developing a group course offering mindful eating techniques and another to supplement my pregnancy nutrition eBook titled My Fruitful Pregnancy: A Complete and Easy Guide to Pregnancy Nutrition.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? We are an insurance-based practice, accepting most major insurance plans in NY. Health Care Reform has positively impacted many preventative wellness services. Your health insurance may cover the entire cost of your visits. If we are out of network with your insurance, we will assist you in seeking reimbursement by providing a Superbill as an out-of-network provider.

JAN GOLDSTOFF PUBLIC RELATIONS

JAN GOLDSTOFF

212-666 9413 • 917-553-0547 • jangoldstoff@nyc.rr.com

400 Central Park West, 3K, NYC JanGoldstoff.com

After a 20-year career at CBS, Inc., and working for two celebrity-oriented public relations firms, Jan Goldstoff formed her own firm in 1995. She is a “Golden Connector,” professional event producer, photographer, musician/songwriter with three released healing songs, and founder of a large networking group, The Golden Rolodex Group. Goldstoff regularly hosts unique Golden Rolodex events with a spiritual edge.

What drew you to this profession? I always loved to make recommendations on the people and things that inspired me. After a miracle energy healing, I felt called to promote the lightworkers and healers of the world along with those with artistic, musical and unique healing gifts.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? Having solid inner spiritual guidance and being blessed with intuitive gifts, I receive insights into an individual’s essence with a unique knowledge on how to prepare them for opportunities.

What should someone expect from working with you? Confidence and guidance because of my background promoting experts for over 25 years. I find out what is most important for each client, what their priorities are, and learning their “wish list” before suggesting a course of action. They can trust what I say and that I will do what I say.

How is your work evolving in 2023? Having become more intuitive as the years have gone by, I am better able to understand my clients and their abilities, make meaningful recommendations, provide them with resources, make invaluable connections for them, and try to get them featured in the media.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? In 1999 I visited Michigan and stayed with a Native American family. I found myself in a sacred naming ceremony, and was given the name “meeyengen o-day quay,” or “Wolf Heart Woman,” which means “woman who speaks the truth from her heart.” That event has been the guiding force of my life ever since.

GOLDEN DENTAL

DR. LINDA GOLDEN

516-627-8400 • goldendental@optonline.net

444 Community Dr., Ste. 204, Manhasset, NY

GoldenSmile.com

Golden Dental Wellness is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art dental treatment center, an oasis of total dental professionalism that provides extraordinary patient care to treat the whole person, not just their teeth. Dr. Linda Golden and her team strive to touch the lives of patients with a pleasant and pain-free dental experience.

What should someone expect from working with you? We specialize in holistic, laser, restorative, implant and cosmetic dentistry. I provide the dental care you need to achieve a beautiful and natural look. Wellness services we offer include relaxation dentistry, endodontics, implants, gum disease treatment, cosmetic dentistry, dentures, orthodontics, restorative, preventive care, TMJ treatment, and alternative therapies.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? I provide the latest in advanced dental technology. Patients are ensured maximum comfort and safety with the best, most current options in pain management and dental procedures. Patients’ understanding of the available options is critical to achieving the best results. To this end, my patient education equipment includes a tiny camera that allows you to see your teeth as we discuss treatment options. This excellent tool lets you get the most out of your Golden Dental Wellness Center consultations.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? I try to create a spa-like atmosphere to help my patients relax. While in the chair, patients can relax, watch a movie with headphones, get a massage, and listen to music. We offer coffee or tea and a blanket to rest before, during, and after treatment. An added benefit is when my patients are relaxed, I can get on their teeth with minimal pressure from them to get it done faster.

CANDIDA R DIAZ LIFE, RELATIONSHIP, WELLNESS COACHING

917-834-6211

cdiaz@facetofacecp.com

CandidaRDiaz.com

Candida R Diaz, LCSW-R, is a life, relationship and wellness coach that specializes in coaching women who want to achieve life success and live more fully with passion, self-love and complete happiness.

What drew you to this profession? As a child, I was always fascinated with people and how they related to one another. I observed many relationships that were unhappy and highly toxic. I committed earlier on to do whatever I needed to ensure that I was not a product of similar circumstances. The more I worked on myself through education and personal growth, the more rewarding my life became. This inspired my desire to be a catalyst of change for others.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? Being trained as a licensed clinical psychotherapist and a board-certified life and wellness coach, I bring a diversified background to work with my clients. My expertise in this profession and my experience as a wife and mother add even more value.

What should someone expect from working with you? Our sessions will be all about you. We'll be sure to pay attention to your needs. Our sessions will be completely confidential and will go at a pace that is comfortable for you.

How is your practice evolving in 2023? I’m now offering virtual sessions. This has allowed for much more flexibility in scheduling appointments. Clients have shared how comfortable it is to do sessions wherever they are—whether on a lunch break, on vacation, or while waiting in their car to pick up their child from school. Phone or video sessions are available.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? Readers need to know they can create a wealth of happiness for themselves. Coaching can support them on this path.

ROBIN LANDAU, MASTER TEACHER

516-369-3653 • robinjoylandau@gmail.com

Marconics.com

Marconics is an ascension energy healing modality that brings healing and balance to the mental, emotional, and physical bodies—subtly and multi-dimensionally. What drew you to this profession? In my 33 years in the healing arts, I’ve been searching for and adding modalities to my “toolbox” to provide my clients with the latest, most effective, and up-todate healing practices. Once I discovered Marconics in 2016, I knew my search was over. Marconics is full-spectrum and multidimensional, meaning we have access to 144 dimensions of healing frequencies. Marconics encompasses it all.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? As the ascension process of the planet continues, the inhabitants are also experiencing an ascension into higher states of consciousness. Unlike other energy healing modalities, Marconics addresses the expanding 5th-dimensional light body template by releasing density and clearing of karma that has accumulated lifetime after lifetime.

What should someone expect from working with you? As practitioners, we don’t intend or direct the energy in any way. We are only the conduits, and your higher self dictates the session. Our focus is to unify the subtle bodies beyond the sevenchakra system. Once multidimensional holographic templates are aligned, the body will heal itself. As you release more and more density, you will begin to feel lighter and brighter.

How is your practice/work evolving in 2023? 2023 is a seven-year cycle in numerology, presenting an excellent opportunity for spiritual awakening and self-reflection. Marconics is here to assist your ascension, and I'm excited to share it with Long Island and NYC communities. I’ve expanded my teaching territory to Upstate NY, NJ, PA, CT and FL.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? Everything you do emits a vibrational frequency. Raising your vibration with a Marconics ‘Quantum Recalibration’ will accelerate your life’s path.

THE CHEMIST SHOP

ROBERTO VITO, OWNER

212-684-5125 • 30 East 40th St., NYC

718-472-0900 • 3015 38th Ave., Long Island City, NY

TheChemistShopPharmacy.com

The Chemist Shop is an independently owned specialty and compounding pharmacy located in New York City and Long Island City specializing in meeting the unique needs of their patients.

How does your work differ from others in your profession?

Compared to the standard pharmacy, our compounding pharmacy specializes in not just dispensing medication, but customizing medication for each individual patient. We work with your medical team to build a high-quality formula based on your unique health needs.

What should someone expect from working with you? Specialty and compounding pharmacies are highly specialized disciplines requiring training, dedication, creativity, and a solid knowledge of treatment options. Our team at The Chemist Shop is highly trained in helping you and your medical team find the most optimal, personalized prescription for you based on your individual health goals.

How is your practice/work evolving in 2023? We are actively engaged in providing the highest quality products and new medicines as they come to market.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? Medicine isn’t one-size-fits-all. We offer custom doses, preservative free and hypoallergenic options. Our compounds are mixed in-house and made of only the highest quality ingredients. Whether you’re in-person or on the phone, you’ll receive excellent care every time. We’re here for you.

DR. GINA MARINO

516-221-3500

2050 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh, NY Align-Me.com

Dr. Gina Marino is committed to helping her patients achieve their wellness objectives. She offers gentle chiropractic care, massage therapy, acupuncture, reiki, lifestyle and nutritional advice, and BrainTap Fitness Technologies.

What drew you to this profession? I suffered from migraine headaches as a teenager and my father brought me to his chiropractor for treatment. I was fascinated by the art, philosophy and science of chiropractic. At 14-years-old, I decided that I would pursue a career as a Doctor of Chiropractic and have since had the privilege, over the past 30 years, of helping many patients regain their health.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? I practice a chiropractic technique which utilizes both light touch and gentle structural spinal adjustments to correct vertebral subluxations. I also integrate reiki and other forms of bodywork, emphasizing the importance of the body, mind and spirit connection in facilitating the healing process.

What should someone expect from working with you? I use a "whole person approach" to promote the optimal health of my patients. This means looking for underlying causes of any disturbance in the spine and nervous system, correcting those dysfunctions, and recommending lifestyle changes to optimize normal function.

How is your practice evolving in 2023? I’m always open to learning new ways to enhance my chiropractic skills so that I can provide the most comprehensive care possible to allow my patients to recover from their health issues and achieve success on their healing journey.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? I’m committed to bringing you better health by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic care. I provide quality, compassionate care for people of all ages, in a relaxing, friendly and supportive environment. My goal is to help you regain and maintain your health through natural, integrated holistic methods.

ENERGY USA, INC.

EVA GIANNONE, PRACTITIONER

917-400-3194

info@product.energy

Product.energy

Energy USA proudly presents all-natural herbal drops and creams, vitamins, minerals and other herbal supplements to help balance the body and mind. Our products seek the causes of imbalance and gently influence the body to return to its natural strength and vitality. We offer meridian energy testing using a Supertronic machine.

What drew you to this profession? I’ve loved working with people for more than 20 years in hospitality and customer service. In 2020 an opportunity arose to represent Energy USA in the U.S. market. Having a great personal experience with Energy products, a passion for healthy living, and a desire to help people get in physical and mental balance, I became a practitioner and consultant for Energy organically. I loved the chance to bring quality European products to the US market.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? Our products work on physical and mental levels and are highly effective in micro dosage. With the help of the Supertronic meridian energy testing device, we can offer our clients deep insight into their acupuncture pathways and the condition of their organs and tissues.

What should someone expect from working with you? Energy products serve as preventative medicine. Our products may strengthen your immunity, heighten physical performance, and boost your energy. They may also help harmonize your hormones and stress levels and increase your stamina while reducing insomnia, high blood pressure, indigestion, joint and back pain, and much more.

How is your work evolving in 2023? We constantly welcome our growing customer base of individuals and professionals such as NAET practitioners, acupuncturists, chiropractors and green pharmacies.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? We always want to meet our clients in person. That’s why we’re participating in many local wellness fairs in the tri-state area. We also offer educational seminars about our products, meridian energy testing, and free consultations.

POLARAID HEALTH, INC.

ALEKSANDRA TERZIC

450-486-7888

info@polaraidhealth.com

PolarAidHealth.com

PolarAid Health has been the representative distributor of the PolarAid disc in North America since 2015.

What drew you to this profession? I discovered PolarAid in 2014 as an integrative tool that helped me immensely to improve the quality of my life. At the time, I was challenged by health issues. A year later, my business partner Mr. Erik de Franciosi and I were asked to represent Dr. Tomic’s PolarAid products for North America. We gladly accepted and feel grateful for the opportunity to promote the science that helps people complement their health management and improve the quality of their life. We are proud to represent the project that bears the name of two great scientists—Dr. Georges Lakhovsky and Nikola Tesla.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? We are the only authorized company selling Dr. Tomic’s authentic product.

What should someone expect from working with you? Warm-hearted and prompt service.

How is your practice/work evolving in 2023? Promoting in new U.S. markets.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? Everyone needs vitality with no limits. Integrating PolarAid into your daily health management will help you accelerate toward your goals of maintaining vibrant health or healing.

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SPECIALISTS

DR. JEFFREY ETESS

245 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, NY • 516-253-1800

Satellite location • 120 E 56th St., NYC • 212-845-9740

idsli.com

Dr. Jeffrey Etess, DMD, NMD, IBDM, is proud to offer a full range of comprehensive multi-disciplinary dental specialty therapies to help his patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health. He understands that no two patients are alike, which is why his treatment plans are tailored to everyone’s unique dental needs.

What drew you to this profession? Since I was a young boy, I’ve had superb hand-eye coordination and excellent 3D spatial awareness. This is something innate, not learned. From my love of building plastic miniature models to fixing broken toys and household appliances—coupled with my interest in science—dentistry has proven to be a perfect match for my natural skill set.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? Dentistry is microsurgery every day, working in increments of tenths of millimeters. To be a brilliant dentist requires that you’re cool under pressure. Being able to think quickly and work out of the box is essential to achieving consistent, fabulous results.

What should someone expect from working with you? My patients should only expect one thing, that I will strive to exceed their treatment expectations.

How is your practice evolving in 2023? We’re committed to expanding the level of professionalism that a patient encounters during their time with us, investing in the latest, evidence-based dental technologies, and attending top-notch continuing education to remain on the forefront of dental therapies.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? We treat our patients as if they were a family member. Being a dentist has rewarded me with humility. My role as a dentist is not limited to teeth alone. I believe it is to understand life’s uncertainty and attend to it with open arms and an open heart, and a keen skill set.

EVERYDAY KNOWINGS

REV. DR. HEATHER SHEA

914-240-3151 • heather@everydayknowings.com EverydayKnowings.com

Dr. Heather Shea is a leadership and life coach and certified weight-loss hypnotist that offers personal coaching and mentoring, executive coaching and consulting, along with hypnosis. Her down-to-earth practices help her clients achieve quantum personal and professional growth while providing deep practical knowing and promising ways to tune into their own wisdom. Client sessions can address career, finance, weight loss, health, relationships, understanding of past lives, and much more.

What drew you to this profession? Since childhood, I’ve walked between the worlds of spirit and matter, accessing all modes of extra-sensory and extra-rational capabilities and capacities, then applying them to everyday life. I’ve worked throughout six continents with local communities, world leaders, Fortune 100 CEOs, and household names in business, politics and entertainment.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? As an intuitive channel for higher consciousness, I mentor people to connect to their inner wisdom and uncover blocks that prevent them from stepping into their highest, most authentic selves for a more significant impact in their lives and the world.

What should someone expect from working with you? When clients work with me, they can learn how to activate and leverage their innate superpowers, trust and follow their intuition, reconnect with their passion, drive, creativity and imagination to rise and thrive, create a soulful business, and activate their intrinsic potential.

How is your practice evolving in 2023? My practice focuses on elevating the paradigm of leadership, personal evolution, and multi-dimensional wisdom.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? Online or in person, my work is tailored and focused on my clients’ unique and individual needs. I offer my clients practical, down-to-earth practices and pathways to access wisdom and their soul’s innate capacities to achieve real-world goals and outcomes.

VOICE, BREATHING AND THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

jean@jeanmcclellandvoice.com

New Jersey and New York City

JeanMcClellandVoice.com

Breath is the essence of life and vital to every system in the body. Jean McClelland integrates the Alexander Technique and Carl Stough’s Breathing Coordination to align and strengthen your body and deepen your breathing for greater vitality and a more expressive, powerful voice.

What drew you to this profession? I truly believe that there can be no greater joy than to sing and speak freely and spontaneously. My teaching comes directly from my own journey. It has been a journey of exploration and discovery, and I feel so fortunate to have had such excellent teachers and guidance along the way.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? I specialize in these areas: loss of joy in singing, vocal fatigue and tension, hoarseness, spasmodic dysphonia, anxiety, depression, performance anxiety, asthma, shortness of breath, COPD, sleep apnea, lack of vitality, and muscular tension and pain.

What should someone expect from working with you? Developing a physical understanding of voice and breath support helps us release inhibiting vocal and physical tension to become more open and expressive.

How is your practice/work evolving in 2023? I will continue teaching Voice and Alexander Technique to the MFA Acting students at Columbia University. In addition, I teach students from all over the world on Zoom and offer in-person lessons at my studio at Lincoln Center in New York City.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? In addition to being a professional singer, I am a certified senior teacher of the Alexander Technique, one of fewer than a dozen people personally selected by Carl Stough to teach his work, and a member of the faculty of the MFA Acting program at Columbia University.

PRESENT CENTERED THERAPIES

MICHAEL MONGNO, MFT, PH.D., LP

212-799-0001 • drmongno@presentcenteredtherapies.com Upper West Side, NYC PresentCenteredTherapies.com

Dr. Michael Mongno offers in-person and virtual integrative psychotherapy, couples counseling and relationship therapy.

What drew you to this profession? When I was struggling with many of the life challenges I now see in the treatment room, I made a vow to devote my life to helping others and giving them the tools I knew that worked because I had to develop them for myself over time.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? As a therapeutic modality, Present Centered Therapies is derived from my own healing journey, thus giving me the knowledge to provide a truly transformational experience for others. I’ve synthesized “what works” in therapy by integrating CBT, Gestalt therapy, meditation and mindfulness, Imago work, and Emotionally Focused Couples therapy into a compelling, multi-dimensional approach to personal growth and relationship healing. I also offer dating coaching, assistance with life transitions, and spiritual counseling.

What should someone expect from working with you? One can expect to achieve greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the highly effective communication skill of "authentic dialogue". You will learn the self-care mechanisms necessary to manage anxiety and upsetting emotions while discovering the relationship skills to define your needs while honoring those of others. I will help you learn to express your authentic self with confidence, aliveness, and personal power.

How is your practice/work evolving in 2023? My practice is evolving in the same way that I am evolving and model for those coming to see me. My 25 years of experience has enabled me to see into the essence of an issue and thus work strategically in finding ways to create “real change in real-time.”

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? I have developed the ability to see clearly where the issue, trauma or real-life challenge lies. This helps me offer an emotionally corrective experience and an ongoing life strategy that effectuates personal transformation so as to become the change you want to see in your relationships.

DR. FRANKLIN ST. JOHN

800-672-7322

info@herbasway.com

HerbaSway.com

HerbaSway formulas are based on traditional herbal combinations that have been used for thousands of years. Using only the purest ingredients and wild-crafted herbs, carefully cho sen from around the world in combination with the latest western scientific research, HerbaS way’s formulas are synergistically blended to produce optimal balance in your body.

What drew you to this profession? I founded HerbaSway in 1996, inspired by my interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine. I wanted to go beyond the multi-vitamin pill and focus on specific nutritional goals. After a great deal of research, I developed liquid concentrates that would be better absorbed into the bloodstream and easier and more enjoyable to take every day.

How does your work differ from others in your profession? We call HerbaGreen “the original” because it was the first green tea concentrate—and it’s still the best. Our secret formula features over 90 percent of polyphenols, half of which are the potent epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). A single serving provides over 90 milligrams of polyphenols—as much as 15 cups of the most potent green tea.

What should someone expect from working with you? HerbaSway’s commitment is to support a well-balanced diet and exercise plan with all-natural supplements that can be enjoyed daily and easily. HerbaSway has tailored natural ingredients to supplement the daily servings of necessary nutrients that we are otherwise unable to eat in one day. These products support a healthy lifestyle, ranging from immune health to cognitive function to healthy skin.

How is your practice/work evolving in 2023? Our research and development team of scientists are consistently producing formulas that incorporate the latest, cutting-edge health research.

What is most important for Natural Awakenings readers to know? HerbaSway now has 10 unique blends targeting different body parts, using all-natural ingredients.

2023 Natural Living Resource Guide

Acupuncture

KATE MANSFIELD ACUPUNCTURE

716 Greenwich St, the West Village NYC & 41 Union Square West, NYC 929-277-0760

katemansfieldacu@gmail.com KateMansfieldAcupuncture.com

5 Element acupuncture in the West Village and Union Square, providing an integrative approach to health and wellness, bringing the whole of you back into balance, alleviating symptoms, and improving your overall sense of wellbeing. See ad, page 23.

Alexander Technique

JEAN MCCLELLAND, MMUS., MAMSAT

JeanMcClellandVoice.com

Private lessons and workshops: voice, breathing and Alexander Technique. Jean McClelland has more than 40 years’ experience as a performer and teacher. She has helped thousands of students free their bodies, strengthen their breathing, and uncover the natural beauty of their voices. See ad, page 12.

Astrology

ASTROLOGY INSIGHT

Pamela Cucinell NCGR PAA 917-796-6026 • InsightOasis.com

Astrology & Tarot with spiritual perspective and a practical twist. Find your way to flow instead of the fight; an economy of action leads to a beautiful life. Skype, Zoom, and phone.

Health & Wellness

Glossary

ACUPRESSURE: Based on the same system as acupuncture, but fingers and hands are used instead of stimulation with needles in order to restore the balanced flow of the body’s life energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). This force moves through the body along 12 energy pathways, or meridians, which practitioners unblock and strengthen.

ACUPUNCTURE: An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance itself, based on the theory that an electromagnetic life force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of meridians. The disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system. Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue, and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life force.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: A system of re-educating the body and mind to support and facilitate proper posture and ease of movement. Through gentle manual guidance, accompanied by verbal directions, the Alexander teacher coaches the student to become aware of unnecessary tension and to unlearn long-standing patterns of movement. The Alexander technique is an established method for helping to improve chronic conditions, including: back, shoulder or neck pain; nervous tension;

poor coordination; breathing problems; and vocal strain. It is frequently used by athletes and performing artists to improve performance level.

AROMATHERAPY: An ancient healing art that uses the essential oils of herbs and flowers to treat emotional disorders, such as stress, anxiety, and a wide range of other ailments. Oils are massaged into the skin, inhaled, or added to a water bath. Often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology, chiropractic or other holistic treatments.

ART THERAPY: Uses the creative process of making art to improve and enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being, and to deepen self-awareness. The therapist makes a diagnosis and determines treatment plans by encouraging a client to express his or her feelings and unconscious thoughts through the nonverbal creative process and by observing the forms and content created.

ASTROLOGY: A system of traditions and beliefs that holds that the relative positions of celestial bodies either directly influence life on Earth or correspond to events experienced on a human scale. Modern astrologers define astrology as a symbolic language, art form and type of divination that can provide information about personality and human affairs, aid in the interpretation of past and present events, and predict the future.

AYURVEDA: The oldest medical system known to man and a comprehensive spiritual teaching practiced in India for 4,000 years. It focuses on achieving and maintaining perfect health via the balance of the elements air, fire and water (illness is considered an excess of any element). A patient’s body type—determined according to ayurvedic principles—is the basis for individualized dietary regimens and other preventive therapeutic interventions.

BIOENERGETICS: A psychotherapy that works through the body to engage the emotions. Performing specified postures and exercises causes the release of layers of chronic muscular tension and defensiveness, termed “body armor”. The unlocking of feelings creates the opportunity for understanding and integrating them.

BIOFEEDBACK: A relaxation technique that monitors internal body states. It is used especially for stress-related conditions. Such as asthma, migraines, insomnia and high blood pressure. During biofeedback, patients monitor minute metabolic changes (e.g., temperature, heart rate and muscle tension) with the aid of sensitive machines. By consciously thinking, visualizing, moving, and relaxing, they learn which activities produce desirable changes in the internal processes being monitored.

BODYWORK: Massage and the physical practices of yoga are perhaps the bestknown types of bodywork; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loosening stiff muscles, and stimulating the organs. Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swedish massage, shiatsu, and Rolfing. The same is true for yoga. Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a highly individual process. Several types may be combined for the greatest benefit.

CHINESE MEDICINE: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food ther-

apy, massage, and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body, and emotions depends on the harmonious flow of life-force energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”).

CHIROPRACTIC: Based on the premise that proper structural alignment permits free flow of nerve activity in the body. When spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves radiating from it, potentially leading to diminished function and illness. Misalignment can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture and stress.

COLON THERAPY: An internal bath that washes away old toxic waste accumulated along the walls of the colon. It is administered with pressurized water by a professional using special equipment. One colonic irrigation is the equivalent of approximately four to six enemas; it cleans out matter that collects in the pockets and kinks of the colon. The treatment is used as both a corrective process and for the prevention of disease.

COLOR THERAPY: Color therapists believe that the vibrations of color waves can directly affect the body’s cells and organs. Thus, different hues can treat illnesses, and improve physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Many practitioners also claim that the body emits an aura— or energy field—with colors reflecting a person’s state of health. Color therapists apply colored lights or apply color mentally, through suggestions, to restore the body’s physical and psychic health. Another related sensory healing technique is light therapy, which attempts to restore well-being and can be successful in treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY:

These terms encompass a broad range of practitioners, from career counselors— who offer advice and information—to psychotherapists treating depression, stress, addiction, and emotional issues. Formats can vary from individual counseling to group therapy. In addition to verbal counseling techniques, some holistic therapists may use bodywork,

Ayurveda

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village

792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY & NYC Office: 914-875-9088 • Cell: 645-670-6725

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A combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, ozone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: Mon-Fri.

CBD Store

NATURAL RELEAF

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New York's most reputable source for high quality CBD products. Natural Releaf provides CBD awareness, products and information needed to improve the well-being of people regardless of their background, location and challenges. This small business is built by passion-driven cannabis enthusiasts and CBD experts.

Chiropractic

CENTER FOR THE ALIGNMENT OF BODY, MIND & SPIRIT

Dr. Gina Marino Wantagh

516-221-3500

Align-Me.com

Dr. Marino utilizes a combination of gentle chiropractic spinal adjustments, Reiki and bodywork to reduce pain, lessen the effects of stress on your system, restore flexibility and ensure optimum vitality. See ad, page 37.

Clinincal Nutrition

THE BIAMONTE CENTER FOR CLINICAL NUTRITION

Michael Biamonte, CCN

2185 34th Ave, Ste 14D • Astoria, NY 866-240-8651

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Michael Biamonte has been in practice for over 30 years, is the author of “The Candida Chronicles” and is a World Recognized Candida elimination expert. His office has proprietary software developed for NASA that helps identify and treat all nutritional deficiencies. Offering both online and In-Person appointments.

Coaching

CANDIDA R DIAZ

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Candida R Diaz is a licensed psychotherapist turned Life Coach specializing in working with women who, over the years, have neglected themselves and who are now ready to put themselves first. She coaches women eager to invest in themselves and looking for higher self-worth, increased self-confidence, and a solid mindset to accomplish their goals in life. See ad, page 16.

LIVING THE MIRACLE

Dr. Michael Berlin

516-780-3351

DrMikeBerlin.com/LivingTheMiracle

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ritual, energy healing, and other alternative modalities as part of their practice.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY (CST):

A manual therapeutic procedure to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum, and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: that the bones of the skull can be manipulated—because they never completely fuse—and that the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect variations in that pulse. CST is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ear and eye problems, balance problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia, and hyperactivity.

DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPY:

A method of expressing thoughts and feelings through movement, developed during the 1940s. Participants, guided by trained therapists, are encouraged to move freely, sometimes to music. Dance/movement therapy can be practiced by people of all ages to promote self-esteem and gain insight into their own emotional problems; it is also used to help those with serious mental and physical disabilities.

DECLUTTERING: Based on the theory that clutter drains both physical and mental energy, decluttering involves two components. The first focuses on releasing things (clothing, papers, furniture, objects, and ideas) that no longer serve a good purpose in one’s life. The second focuses on creating a simple system of personal organization that is easy to maintain and guards against accumulating things that are neither necessary nor nourishing.

DENTISTRY (HOLISTIC): Regards the mouth as a microcosm of the entire body. The oral structures and the whole body are seen as a unit. Holistic dentistry often incorporates such methods as homeopathy, biocompatibility testing, and nutritional counseling. Most holistic dentists emphasize wellness and preventive care while avoiding and often recommending the removal of silver-mercury fillings.

DETOXIFICATION: The practice of resting, cleansing, and nourishing the body from the inside out. According to some holistic practitioners, accumulated toxins can drain the body's energy and make it more susceptible to disease. Detoxification techniques may include fasts, special diets, sauna sweats, and colon cleansing.

DOULA (BIRTH): A woman who supports an expectant mother through pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period. Studies indicate that support in labor has profound benefits, including shorter labor, less desire for pain medication, lower rate of cesarean section delivery, and more ease in the initiation of breastfeeding.

DOULA (END-OF-LIFE): A person who works with a dying person and their family to create the end-of-life experience that best suits the patient and the family.

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (EFT): A self-help procedure founded by Gary Craig that combines fingertip tapping of key acupuncture meridian points while focusing on an emotional issue or health challenge. Unresolved or “stuck” negative emotions, caused by a disruption in the body’s energy system, are seen as major contributors to most physical pains and diseases. EFT is easy to memorize and portable, so it can be done anywhere.

ENERGY FIELDWORK: The art and practice of realigning and re-attuning the body between the physical, and the etheric and auric fields to assist in natural healing processes. Working directly with the energy field in and around the body, the practitioner channels and directs energy into the cells, tissues, and organs of the patient’s body to effect healing on physical and non-physical levels simultaneously. Sessions may or may not involve the physical laying on of hands.

ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE:

Explores the role of dietary and environmental allergens in health and illness. Factors such as dust, mold, chemicals and certain foods may cause allergic reactions that can dramatically influence

diseases, ranging from asthma and hay fever to headaches and depression.

ENZYME THERAPY: This can be an essential first step in restoring health and well-being by helping to remedy digestive problems. Plant and pancreatic enzymes are used in complementary ways to improve digestion and absorption of essential nutrients. Treatment includes enzyme supplements coupled with a healthy diet that features whole foods.

FELDENKRAIS METHOD: Helps students straighten out what founder Moshe Feldenkrais calls, “kinks in the brain.” Kinks are learned movement patterns that may have been adopted to compensate for a physical injury or to accommodate individuality in the social world. Students unlearn unworkable movements and discover better, personalized ways to move, using mind-body principles of slowed action, breathing, awareness and thinking about their feelings.

FENG SHUI: The ancient Chinese system of arranging man-made spaces and elements to create or facilitate harmonious qi or chi (pronounced “chee”)—or energy flow—by tempering or enhancing the energy where necessary. Feng shui consultants can be an asset to both personal and business spaces, either before or after the spaces are created.

FLOWER REMEDIES: Flower essences are recognized for their ability to improve well-being by eliminating negative emotions. In the 1930s, English physician Edward Bach concluded that negative emotions could lead to physical illness. His research also convinced him that flowers possessed healing properties that could be used to treat emotional problems. In the 1970s, Richard Katz completed Bach’s work and established the Flower Essence Society, which has registered some 100 essences from flowers in more than 50 countries.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE: A personalized medicine that focuses on primary prevention and deals with underlying causes, instead of symptoms, for serious chronic diseases. Treatments are grounded in nutrition and improved lifestyle

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Are you a woman coach, healer, therapist, or entrepreneur who is ready to move your business to the next level, but you are lacking the confidence, or not sure what is keeping you from growing your business, or you are feeling blocked by limiting beliefs and emotions? Then reach out and connect with Nanci.

Nanci Deutsch has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years and is a Certified Intuitive Energy Coach. She uniquely combines her counseling, coaching and intuitive abilities to transform women’s personal and professional lives. She leads groups and training programs that help women take their business to the next levels of intuition, income, and impact.

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THE CHEMIST SHOP

Manhattan: 30 East 40th St 212-684-5125

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Conscious Centers

AUM SHANTI BOOKSHOP

230 E 14th St, NYC 212-260-2866 • AumShantiBookshop.com

Aum Shanti Bookshop is a community-oriented spiritual gallery providing offerings that inspire clarity, guidance and inspiration on one’s journey. They offer high-vibration, reikicharged and spiritually ener gized items such as a semi-precious gems and tumbled stones, one-of-a kind rare crystal specimens and clusters, beautifully hand-crafted jewelry made with love and empowering energy. Join for tarot, psychic and astrology readings.

NAMASTE BOOKSHOP

& HEALING CENTER

2 W 14th St, NYC 212-645-0141

NamasteBookshop.com

Namaste Bookshop and Healing Center offers a unique and large selection of Eastern and Western philosophy books, tarot cards, crystals, pendulums, calendars, wind chimes, incense, greeting cards, yoga accessories, meditation cushions, instructional and music CDs and DVDs, salt lamps, and 20 sections of books – including Spanish. The event space above the bookshop holds classes, workshops and book signings, and provides rooms for regular readers and practitioners.

UNITED PALACE OF SPIRITUAL ARTS

4140 Broadway, NYC 212-568-6700 • UPSpiritualArts.org

As an inclusive spiritual community, the United Palace of Spiritual Arts seeks to cultivate compassion, wisdom, and peace through spiritual practices born of the great wisdom traditions, sacred service, and joyous connection to spirit through music, arts and entertainment. Join us online for weekly nondenominational services, a virtual sanctuary, and more!

Health Food Store

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

8 Locations in Manhattan

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Whole Foods Market is an Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products. We support local communities & agriculture, practice and advance environmental stewardship, support & rewards team member excellence, and encourage and educate on all aspects of healthy living. See ad, page 51.

Herbal Remedies

HERBASWAY

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Founded in 1996, HerbaSway Laboratories is located in Wallingford, CT. Our formulas are based on traditional herbal combinations that have been used for thousands of years.  Using only the purest ingredients and wild-crafted herbs, in combination with the latest Western scientific research, HerbaSway’s formulas are synergistically blended to produce optimal balance in your body. See ad, page 41.

Holistic Dentistry

CARIODONTAL

A Place for Dental Wellness

Jonathan Richter DDS, FAGD

Specializing in Periodontics and Implantology Periodontal Prosthesis, and Fixed Prosthodontics

310 E Shore Rd, Great Neck • 516-282-0310 Cariodontal.com

We welcome you to come in for a comprehensive exam of teeth, gums, early detection, and oral health problems. We offer the following services: holistic dental care, mercury-free dentistry, TMJ disorder and treatment, treatment for sleep disorders, Invisalign and orthodontics, dental implant, sleep apnea. Payment plans available. See ad, back cover.

GOLDEN DENTAL WELLNESS

444 Community Dr, Ste 204, Manhasset 516-627-8400 • GoldenSmile.com

A practice that cares for you like family. The philosophy of our dental wellness center is a whole-body approach working closely with your healthcare practitioners that you already have a relationship with. The practice incorporates the teaching of Huggins, IOAMT, and much more. See ad, page 2.

HOLISTIC DENTAL & WELLNESS CENTER

1692 Newbridge Rd. N. Bellmore, NY 516-221-7447 • Holisticdds.com

Offering a full range of dental services, treating adults and children with an integrative and systemic philosophy. Dr. Rizvi earned her DDS from NYU and completed residencies in general dentistry at both the Kings County Hospital Center and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. See ad, page 25.

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SPECIALISTS

Long Island: 245 Hillside Ave, Williston Park, NY • 516-253-1800

Manhattan: 120 E. 56th St • 212-845-9740 drjeff@idsli.com

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Dr. Jeff created Integrative Dental Specialist to provide the best comprehensive dental care today. There is always an emphasis on biocompatible and holistic dentistry to create a natural and beautiful smile you can be proud of. Dr. Jeff has achieved a highly professional, relaxed, caring, and pain-free environment for his patients, with sedation dentistry available if required. See ad, page 18.

NATURE’S DENTAL

50 Broadway, Greenlawn • NY 11740

631-316-1816

• NaturesDental.net

What is made by nature is always going to be better than what is artificially made. This is why at Nature’s Dental the conservation of your natural tooth structure— the Biomimetic approach to dentistry—is at the core of our minimally invasive practice philosophy. See ad, page 5.

TRIBECA CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC DENTISTS

17 Park Place, NYC 212-732-2200 • Holistic-Dentists.com

Dr. Lewis Gross has more than 31 years’ experience providing holistic dentistry to adults and children with his staff of dental specialists and integrative practitioners. Offering less invasive and more natural solutions for patients with difficult dental issues and those who seek just a good family dentist. Our recently renovated, stateof-the-art facility, offers among other things, laser dentistry, metal-free implants, non-invasive oral cancer screening, ozone and alternatives to surgery and root canal.

Holistic Health Center

CLEANSING CONCEPTS

353 Lexington Ave, Ste 1603 Manhattan • 212-256-0032

269 East Main St, Ste F1 Smithtown, NY • 631-656-6313

825 East Gate Blvd, Garden City, NY • 516-640-5322

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Our services include Colon Cleansing, Ionic Detox Foot Baths, BELD Lymphatic Drainage, Therapeutic Cupping, Infrared Sauna & Wellness Cocoon, FIT Body weight loss wraps, and Ear Candling. We also created our own line of digestive care products, including Detox Clay and Essential 4 Digestion Kit, that can be delivered right to your doorstep. See ad, page 33.

habits and may make use of medications. The discipline uses a holistic approach to analyze and treat interdependent systems of the body and to create the dynamic balance integral to good health.

GUIDED IMAGERY AND CREATIVE VISUALIZATION: Uses positive thoughts, images and symbols to focus the mind on the workings of the body to accomplish a particular goal, desired outcome or physiological change, such as pain relief or healing of disease. This flow of thought can take many forms and, through the imagination, involve all the physical senses.

HEALING TOUCH: A non-invasive, relaxing, and nurturing energy therapy that helps to restore physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual balance, and support self-healing. A gentle touch is used on or near the fully clothed client to influence the body’s inner energy centers and exterior energy fields. Healing touch is used to ease acute and chronic conditions, assist with pain management, encourage deep relaxation and accelerate wound healing.

HERBAL MEDICINE: This oldest form of medicine uses natural plants in a wide variety of forms for their therapeutic value. Herbs produce and contain various chemical substances that act upon the body to strengthen its natural functions without the negative side effects of synthetic drugs. They may be taken internally or applied externally via teas, tinctures, extracts, oils, ointments, compresses, and poultices.

HOMEOPATHY: A therapy that uses small doses of specially prepared plants and minerals to stimulate the body’s defense mechanisms and healing processes in order to cure illness. Homeopathy, taken from the Greek words homeos, meaning “similar”, and pathos, meaning “suffering”, employs the concept that “like cures like”. A remedy is individually chosen for a person based on its capacity to cause if given in an overdose, physical and psychological symptoms similar to those the patient is experiencing.

HYDROTHERAPY: The use of water, ice, steam, and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full-body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation, and the application of hot and/ or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used at home as part of a self-care program.

HYPNOTHERAPY: A range of hypnosis techniques that allow practitioners to bypass the conscious mind and access the subconscious. The altered state that occurs under hypnosis has been compared to a state of deep meditation or transcendence, in which the innate recuperative abilities of the psyche are allowed to flow more freely. The subject can achieve greater clarity regarding his or her own wants and needs, explore other events or periods of life that require resolution, or generally develop a more positive attitude.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE: This holistic approach combines conventional Western medicine with complementary alternative treatments in order to simultaneously treat mind, body and spirit. Geared to the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, it neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies, without serious evaluation.

INTUITIVE ARTS: A general term for various methods of divination, such as numerology, psychic reading, and tarot reading. Individuals may consult practitioners to seek information about the future or insights into personal concerns or their personalities. Numerology emphasizes the significance of numbers derived from the spelling of names, birth dates, and other significant references; psychics may claim various abilities, from finding lost objects and persons to communicating with the spirits of the dead. Tarot readers interpret a deck of cards containing archetypal symbols.

IRIDOLOGY: Analysis of the delicate structure of the iris, the colored portion of the eye, to reveal information about conditions within the body. More than

90 specific zones on each iris—for a combined total of more than 180 zones— correspond to specific areas of the body. Because body weaknesses are often noticeable in the iris long before they are discernible through blood work or other laboratory analysis, iridology can be a useful tool for preventive self-care.

JIN SHIN (OR JIN SHIN JYUTSU): A gentle, non-invasive, energy-balancing art and philosophy that embodies a life of simplicity, calmness, patience, and self-containment. Practitioners employ simple acupressure techniques, using their fingers and hands on a fully-clothed client to help eliminate stress, create emotional equilibrium, relieve pain, and alleviate acute or chronic conditions.

KINESIOLOGY/APPLIED KINESIOLOGY: The study of muscles and their movement. Applied kinesiology tests the relative strength and weakness of selected muscles to identify decreased function in body organs and systems, as well as imbalances and restrictions in the body’s energy flow. Some tests use acupuncture meridians and others analyze interrelationships among muscles, organs, the brain, and the body’s energy field. Applied kinesiology is also used to check the body’s response to treatments that are being considered.

MAGNETIC FIELD THERAPY:

Electromagnetic energy and the human body have a vital and valid interrelationship, making it possible to use magnetic field therapy as an aid in diagnosing and treating physical and emotional disorders. This process is reported to relieve symptoms and may, in some cases, retard the cycle of new diseases. Magnets and electromagnetic therapy devices are now being used to eliminate pain, facilitate the healing of broken bones and counter the effects of stress.

MASSAGE THERAPY: A general term for the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy incorporates various disciplines and involves kneading, rubbing, brushing and tapping the muscles and connective tissues by hand or using mechanical

Marconics

MARCONICS

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Marconics is a full-spectrum multidimensional Ascension Energy Healing modality. Handed down by Spirit for the evolution of humanity, Marconics brings healing to the subtle and multidimensional body templates, harmonizing ego and Spirit and balancing the ascending physical, mental and emotional bodies. If you’re on a spiritual healing and evolution path or interested in becoming a Marconics practitioner, visit our website. See ad, page 20.

Meditation

EMBRACE THE MIND

212-726-1420

publisher@naturalawakeningsny.com

A 30-minute meditation session, facilitated by Natural Awakenings NYC and Long Island co-publisher, Michael Lehrman, will consist of a specific breathing technique in combination with meditation. The free sessions are open to all, with no experience and no expectations necessary, honoring a collective coming together of Natural Awakenings readers. Via Google Meets, participants can choose on or off-camera, and the sessions will not be recorded.

Metaphysical Services

DR. SWAMPROOT, CLAIRVOYANTINTUITIVE MYSTIC

888-219-Lift (4694)

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Bring your problems: past, present, and future - Offering: in-depth readings, Spiritual guidance, dream interpretations, neutralization of adversaries, blossoming true love into your life’s path, ghost eradication, purification & renewing of your Aura - Spirit - Soul for the attainment of transcendental and incandescent peace. Consult confidentially with a distinguished spiritual master today.

Nature & Hiking

MRNATURALNYC

Roger Dubin

917-699-6492

mrnaturalnyc@gmail.com

Instagram @MrNaturalNYC

My mission is to connect people with the beauty and health benefits of hiking and nature. I share this on my Instagram and practice it by supervising over 60 miles of trails in Harriman State Park and being a hike leader and naturalist for the Nature Place Day Camp. I am also the Marketing Director for Natural Awakenings where I help people and businesses further healthy living on a healthy planet. Email me for hiking tips and route suggestions. Find Hikes: www.NYNJTC.org. Expose your kids to Nature: www.thenatureplace.com

Natural Medicine Center

BIRCHER-BENNER

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POLLACK WELLNESS INSTITUTE

66 Commack Rd, Commack NY 631-462-0801 • PollackWellness.com

Dr. David L Pollack specializes in functional nutrition which is the science of helping repair and restore the body naturally without the use of drugs and surgery. Many of his clients were frustrated with their past health care; conventional or holistic. Most seek help with their thyroid, weight loss, digestive disorders, hormone imbalances including infertility, menstrual & Low T. We accept those with or without diagnosis, complex and simple disorders. Most insurance policies accepted for many services. See ad, page 8.

Nutrition & Digestion

MY FRUITFUL BODY

516-592-2974

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devices. Its goal is to increase circulation and detoxification in order to reduce physical and emotional stress and increase overall wellness.

MEDITATION: The intentional directing of attention to one’s inner self. Methods and practices to achieve a meditative state are based upon various principles using the body or mind; they may also employ control or letting-go mechanisms. Techniques include the use of imagery, mantras, observation, and the control of breathing. Research has shown that regular meditation can contribute to psychological and physiological well-being. As a spiritual practice, meditation is used to facilitate a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power or the Universe. It can also help reduce stress and alleviate stress-related ailments, such as anxiety and high blood pressure.

BIRCHER - BENNER

Angela Houlie offers nutrition counseling services for individuals, families, children and teens. She has extensive experience working with eating disorders, maternal and prenatal care, picky eaters, and general nutrition. All services offered via telehealth. See ad, page 15.

MIGRAINE

EDITION

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One of the prominent objectives of the Foundation Maximilian Bircher is to promote research that combines traditional academic medicine with natural scientific medicine. The Academy Bircher-Benner offers seminars and congresses and publishes articles and books under the name of Bircher-Benner. The academy also promotes and supports preventative medicine to the general public and explains the value of healthy nourishment. See ad, page 21.

Naturopathic Medicine

FINKER WELLNESS

Bellmore

516-765-3272 • DrFinker.com

Utilizing Naturopathic Medicine to help her patients feel better naturally. Many illnesses can be treated by nutrition, botanicals, and nutraceuticals. Dr. Finker provides personalized health care solutions for her patients. See ad, page 19.

Online Retail

SACRED SPACE 69, LLC

Theresa Mayo

Angela Valeroso

Brooklyn, NY

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Sacred Space 69 (SS69) is Gen-X Owned. Filipina Owned. We are Wellness Enthusiasts and Light Workers. SS69 sells a variety of offerings from crystals and bracelets; to a wide array of tarot card decks, space sprays, handmade candles, and soaps that help with holistic healing. Journey with Us, as we welcome YOU to our Tribe. See ad, page 12.

MEDIUMSHIP: A medium professes to mentally see, hear and/or sense persons or entities in a spiritual dimension, and convey messages from them to people in the physical world. Readings focus on evidential messages from recognizable personalities in the spirit world. The messages are delivered as guidance for one’s “highest good”.

NATUROPATHY: A comprehensive and eclectic system whose philosophy is based upon working in harmony with the body’s natural healing abilities. Naturopathy incorporates a broad range of natural methods and substances aimed to promote health. Training may include the study of specific approaches, including massage, manipulation, acupuncture, acupressure, counseling, applied nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and minor surgery, plus basic obstetrics for assistance with natural childbirth.

NETWORK CHIROPRACTIC: Uses Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), a system of assessing and contributing to spinal and neural integrity, as well as health and wellness. Founded and developed by Donald Epstein. Practitioners employ gentle force to the spine to help the body eliminate mechanical tension in the neurological system. The body naturally develops strategies to dissipate stored

tension/energy, thus enhancing self-regulation of tension and spinal interference. (Also see Chiropractic.)

NEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING (NLP): A systematic approach to changing the limiting patterns of thought, behavior, and language. Through conversation, practitioners observe the client’s language, eye movements, posture, breathing, and gestures in order to detect and help change unconscious patterns linked to the client’s emotional state.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING:

Embracing a wide range of approaches, nutrition-based, complementary therapies, and counseling to seek to alleviate physical and psychological disorders through special diets and food supplements. These will be either macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and fiber) or micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements that cannot be manufactured in the body). Nutritional therapy/counseling often uses dietary or food supplements, which can include tablets, capsules, powders or liquids.

OSTEOPATHY/OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS: Uses generally accepted physical, pharmacological and surgical methods of diagnosis and therapy—with a strong emphasis on body mechanics and manipulative methods to detect and correct faulty structure and function—in order to restore the body’s natural healing capacities. Doctors of osteopathy are fully trained and licensed according to the same standards as medical doctors; they receive additional extensive training in the body’s structure and functions.

OXYGEN THERAPIES: Alters the body’s chemistry to help overcome disease, promote repair and improve overall function. Properly applied, oxygen may be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including infections, circulatory problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, allergies, cancer, and multiple sclerosis. The major types of oxygen therapy used to treat illness are hyperbaric oxygen and ozone. Hydrogen peroxide therapy (oral or intravenous) can be dangerous and should be avoided.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION: Past life and regression therapies operate on the assumption that many physical, mental, and emotional challenges are extensions of unresolved problems from the past, either childhood traumas or experiences in previous lifetimes. The practitioner uses hypnosis or other altered states of consciousness and relaxation techniques to access the source of this “unfinished business”, and helps clients to analyze, integrate and release past traumas that are interfering with their current lives.

PILATES: A structured system of small isolated movements that demand a powerful focus on feeling every nuance of muscle action while working out on floor mats or machines. Emphasizes development of the torso’s abdominal power center, or core. More gentle than conventional exercises, Pilates—like yoga—yields long, lean, flexible muscles with gracefully balanced movements that readily translate into everyday activities like walking, sitting, and bending. Can help in overcoming injuries.

PROLOTHERAPY: A rejuvenating therapy that uses injections of natural substances to stimulate collagen growth in order to strengthen weak or damaged joints, tendons, ligaments or muscles. Often used as a natural alternative to drugs and/or surgery to treat pain syndromes, including degenerative arthritis, lower back, neck, and joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraine headaches, and torn ligaments and cartilage.

QIGONG AND TAI CHI: Qigong and tai chi combine movement, meditation and breathe regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) in the body, improve circulation and enhance immune function. Qigong traces its roots to traditional Chinese medicine. Tai chi was originally a self-defense martial art descended from qigong and employed to promote inner peace and calm.

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REFLEXOLOGY: A natural healing art based upon the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to every part of the body. Correctly stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands increases circulation and promotes specifically designated bodily and muscular functions.

REIKI: Means “universal life-force energy”. A method of activating and balancing the life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the body’s chakras (energy centers). Various techniques can ease emotional and mental distress, heal chronic and acute physical problems, and achieve spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki can be a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others for whom the use of touch is essential and appropriate.

ROLFING STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION (ROLFING): A hands-on technique for deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial system—which is composed of the muscles and the connective tissue, or fascia—in order to restore the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration. The range and freedom of physical and emotional expression increases as the body is released from old patterns and postures. Rolfing can help ease pain and chronic stress, enhance neurological functioning, improve posture, and restore flexibility.

SHAMANISM: An ancient healing tradition that believes that loss of power is the real source of illness and that all healing includes the spiritual dimension. Shamanic healing usually involves induction into an altered state of consciousness and journeying into the spirit world to regain personal power and to access the powers of nature and of teachers. Shamanic healing may be taken literally or employed symbolically; the tradition can be both self-empowering and self-healing.

SHIATSU: The most widely known form of acupressure, shiatsu is a Japanese word meaning finger pressure. The technique applies varying degrees of pressure to balance the life energy that flows through specific pathways, or meridians, in the body. Used to release tension and strengthen weak areas in order to facilitate even circulation, cleanse cells and improve the function of vital organs.

SOUND HEALING: Employs vocal and instrumental tones, generated internally or externally. When sounds are produced with healing intent, they can create sympathetic resonance in the physical and energy bodies. Sound healing also is used to bring discordant energy into balance and harmony.

SPIRITUAL RESPONSE THERAPY (SRT): A spiritual healing method that works on a soul level to release negative programming or the root cause of a problem or symptom that is negatively affecting your life. SRT can release subconscious mind programs, past life energies, and soul programs that allow the soul to move to its fullest expression.

THERMOGRAPHY (THERMAL IMAGING): A diagnostic technique that uses an infrared camera to measure temperature variations on the surface of the body, producing images that reveal sites of inflammation and abnormal tissue growth. Inflammation is recognized as the earliest stage of nearly all major health challenges.

WATSU (WATER SHIATSU): This uniquely nurturing therapy combines the acupressure and meridian stretches of Zen Shiatsu with yoga-like postures, all performed in water; this takes the weight off the vertebrae and allows for movements not possible on land. Pioneered by multilingual author Harold Dull in 1980, watsu’s goal is to free the spine and increase the flow of energy along the body’s meridians. Learn more at Watsu.com.

YOGA: Practical application of the ancient Indian Vedic teachings. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join”, and refers to the joining of man’s physical, mental and spiritual elements. Yoga

focuses on physical exercises called asanas (or postures), controlled breathing, relaxation, meditation, and diet and nutrition.

ZERO BALANCING: Developed by Fritz Smith, a doctor, osteopath, and acupuncturist, zero balancing addresses the relationship between energy and structures of the body. Practitioners use moderate finger pressure and gentle traction on areas of tension in the bones, joints and soft tissue to create fulcrums, or points of balance, around which the body can relax and reorganize. The goal is to clear blocks in the body’s energy flow, amplify vitality and contribute to better postural alignment. Learn more at ZeroBalancing.com.

PLEASE NOTE: The contents of this Health & Wellness Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified, or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

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