September 2023: Natural Awakenings Tucson Edition

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What was the primary reason for your last travel experience? Was it for a vacation? To visit family? For work? It seems we take far less time off than we should, and when we do, it is often stressful and jam-packed—with little to no time to really experience being out of our norm.

This month, we’re looking at the subject of Wellness Travel. That is, traveling with a self-care purpose. This could be spiritual, mental, physical or otherwise. Our main article on page 20 highlights nine destinations across the world that would make for great pilgrimages on the path to spiritual enlightenment—including nearby Sedona!

Another local shout-out this month comes in the article “Understanding Light Pollution”. The nonprofit International Dark-Sky Association is based in Tucson, with a grassroots network throughout the world. They are responsible for issuing certification to places like Montana’s Medicine Rock State Park as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Learn more about light pollution and how to help keep artificial light to a minimum on page 26.

Of course, we’re also highlighting some upcoming local events starting on page 8, and even more in the Calendar on page 28.

Take a wellness trip the next chance you get— whether for a day, a weekend or longer—and let us know how it changes you.

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Experience Fashion, Music, Food and More at Diaspora Showcase Africa

Diaspora Showcase Africa will present its 20th Anniversary with “Soundtrack Runway”, featuring a cast of more than 100 artists, dancers, models and designers, on September 30, from 6 to 9pm, at the YWCA Southern Arizona. Created by Kwevi Quaye, this unique show has amassed a following throughout the U.S. and globally with its thematic entertainment series of presenting Africa through fashion, music, dance and culinary arts.

“Soundtrack Runway” is a tribute to the legendary South African artist, Miriam Makeba. It begins with classical symphonic renditions of some of her popular songs, and concludes on the fashion runway with an acoustic set by Malian Kora, instrumentalist Karamo Susso, Congolese guitarist Jason Tamba and Nigeria-British guitarist Bumi Thomas, joined by guitarist Fernando Perdomo from the movie Echo In The Canyon, and percussionist Munyungo Jackson—all of whom have played in numerous number-one hits and Grammy Award-winning albums. Featured fashion collections are by award-winning and Vogue published designers, Kwame Koranteng (Ghana), Else Hardjopawiro (Suriname), Maria Adeeko (Nigeria) and Farouque Abdela (Tanzania). Note that by purchasing tickets and/or attending this event, you give Diaspora Showcase LLC and Diaspora Showcase Africa and all its affiliates the consent to film, photograph and use your image in any form or purposes. There are no refunds. The event is semi-formal or formal attire only.

Location: YWCA Southern Arizona, 525 N Bonita Ave, Tucson. For more information, visit DiasporaShowcase.com. See ad, page 11.

Local Talent Featured at Desert Museum Baldwin Gallery

“Desert

Fables: Illustrations from The Neotenic Queen” opens at the Baldwin Gallery at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum on September 1. The show will feature wildlife artist Rachel Ivanyi’s captivating illustrations from The Neotenic Queen: Tales of Sex and Survival in the Sonoran Desert, a collection of short stories on the animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert written by Alejandro Canelos. Both artist and author will be at the opening reception on September 1, from 4 to 6pm. The exhibition will remain at the Baldwin Gallery through October 29.

Ivanyi is an award-winning contemporary nature artist, illustrator and art educator, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and a Graduate Certification in Natural Science Illustration. Ivanyi’s natural history-style watercolor paintings portray dramatic scenes from Canelos’s book, combining scientific accuracy and magical realism to capture the characters at pivotal moments in their journey. At the show, Ivanyi’s paintings and their preliminary pencil sketches will be accompanied by story excerpts adding context and the author’s voice.

Says Canelos, “It all started with a snake named Jake, who wanted a different point of view. I learned that rattlesnakes climb trees, regrow broken fangs and form close familial bonds.” From these and other revelations, 25 stories emerged that blend biology and fantasy in equal measure. Born in Nogales and raised in Tucson, Canelos majored in biology at Harvard. In 2020, he devoted himself to writing fiction. “Growing up in Tucson, chasing snakes and lizards and bugs, I took the extremes of the desert for granted. It wasn’t until I studied evolutionary biology that I really appreciated the everyday miracles of adaptation.” Canelos conferred with biologists from the ArizonaSonora Desert Museum, the University of Arizona and the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Location: Baldwin Gallery, 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson. For more information, visit DesertMuseumArts.com/desert-fables-1.

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Learn How Psychedelic Therapy Can Transform Your Life

We’ve heard about psychedelic therapy in the headlines. Join Dr. Tim Frank for an informative lecture on cuttingedge approaches to mental health care with psychedelic medicine on September 20, from 6 to 7pm, at Transformational Medicine in Tucson.

Are you ready to transform your life? Are you ready and willing to release the trauma(s) of the last few years? Or that you have had through a lifetime? Sacred Journeys strives to create and facilitate an individualized healing journey. The goal is to leave you with a strong internal and personal foundation of wellness. By adding medically supervised psychedelic therapies to an already robust naturopathic medical practice, they can facilitate rapid therapy with long-term results.

Medically supervised psychedelic therapy can be a game changer in the treatment of depression, PTSD, chronic pain and addiction. At the event, learn how a wholistic approach to ketamine therapy and other psychedelic therapies that are on the horizon can change your life.

Location: 2028 E Prince Rd, Tucson. For more information, call 520-209-1755, email DeeAnn@ tfmnd.com or visit tfmnd.com. See ad, page 3.

The Journey: Knowing Your Essential Self

Kim Lincoln, author, spiritual teacher and founder of the Terrain of Essence teachings, is new to Tucson after having relocated from Olympia, Washington. Her life’s passion is helping students to know true connection and safety of belonging through the pure unconditional love of their soul’s essence.

This fall, Lincoln is offering The Journey course, which runs for 10 months from October 14 to July 13, on the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 11am to 2pm. (Note that the first meeting is from 1 to 4pm in October only). The Journey course is the epic journey that spans the growth of a soul from the human condition of suffering to the freedom of directly knowing one’s true self.

Participants will have free access to online worksheets and lessons, plus monthly in-person experiential gatherings to support embodiment practices, process work, insight realization and how to perceive the loving wisdom and inner guidance of their soul.

Lincoln offers workshops, classes and personal guidance to explore the deeper meaning of life, to know one’s purpose and develop the courage to live authentically through somatic inquiry, spiritual psychology, trauma resourcing and the essential loving truth of the soul.

Cost: $85-$150 per month. Location: Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St, Tucson. For more information and to register, email SongsToMe@yahoo.com or visit KimLincoln.com.

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Sucralose May Damage DNA

Sucralose is an artificial sweetener 600 times sweeter than table sugar. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its use in baked goods, beverages, chewing gum, gelatins and frozen dairy desserts. A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of North Carolina found that ingesting sucralose may cause the formation of a genotoxic chemical called sucralose-6-acetate. Genotoxicity refers to the breaking up of DNA, resulting in damage that could potentially contribute to health problems. Researchers also found trace amounts of this dangerous chemical in sucralose itself, even before it was consumed and metabolized.

The study included eight projects that exposed human blood cells to sucralose-6-acetate, which researchers found induces the expression of genes associated with inflammation, oxidative stress and cancer. Exposure to certain concentrations of sucralose-6-acetate and sucralose also appeared to impair the gut lining, and sucralose-6-acetate inhibited certain enzymes, which could interfere with the body’s ability to metabolize medications.

Impacts of Radio Frequency Radiation

The introduction of 5G mobile phones and infrastructure has given rise to concerns about their safety, as more than 1 million new antennas will be required in the U.S. Currently, the Federal Communications Commission and International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection consider only the thermal effects (tissue heating) from electromagnetic frequency (EMF) exposure as potentially harmful. A group of researchers led by Ariel University, in Israel, evaluated the non-thermal effects of exposure to EMF radiation on biological systems and human populations by reviewing in vitro [outside a living organism] and in vivo [inside a living organism] studies, as well as clinical studies on electromagnetic hypersensitivity and the epidemiological evidence for cancer due to the action of mobile-based radiation exposure Although data derived from these studies was inconsistent, the researchers found supporting evidence that this radiation may contribute to cancer, endocrinological, neurological and other adverse health consequences. The researchers call for a more targeted, interdisciplinary research effort by national governments to ensure public health.

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Eco Travel 101

While checking places off the travel bucket list, keep in mind these traveling tips for leaving small footprints across the Earth.

REDUCE FARAWAY TRAVEL: Burning up jet fuel to fly to places represents a large affront to the environment. Staycations are the most eco-friendly. The shorter the distance we travel from home, the lower our carbon footprint. Because takeoffs and landings use the most fuel, fly direct whenever possible.

AVOID OVER-TOURISM: Some sites are so popular that they are prone to being overrun and abused. To avoid becoming part of the trampling herd and minimize tourist impact, visit the most popular tourist destinations during off-peak months or avoid them altogether. A green travel agent can help find less-trafficked destinations, book hotels with green certifications and secure eco-friendly tours and adventures.

SAY NO TO DISPOSABLE PLASTICS: Put together a travel kit that doesn’t include throwaway plastics. Pack soap, shampoo and conditioner bars, as well as soap sheets that fit in a wallet, lather up with water and disintegrate. Invest in a reusable travel bottle—collapsible types use less space—along with a filter or purifier, in case of non-potable water. Pack a few lightweight cloth bags for souvenir shopping.

GO PAPERLESS: Most transportation tickets can be purchased online and stored on a phone, with no paper needed. The same is true for maps, brochures and guidebooks.

RESPECT RESOURCES: Help the local economy by using less of the area’s resources. Turn off the lights and air conditioning when not in the hotel room. Take short showers. Don’t get the bed remade with fresh sheets every day, and reuse towels as much as possible.

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES: To support community talent, purchase from local artisans for unique gifts. While a chain restaurant might seem fun, a local restaurant is more likely to serve authentic dishes. Ask residents where they would go, or hire a guide that lives in the area.

USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Rental cars and taxis use more resources and may not give the best travel experience. Taking a local bus or train across town helps the environment and provides a great way to experience the culture. Biking and walking are even more environmentally friendly and allow for some of the best meandering and sightseeing.

LEAVE NO TRACE: Leave nothing behind. Place trash in receptacles, or, better yet, carry a bag and pick up trash to beautify the landscape.

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BODYWORK & HEALING ARTS masters of What is Medical Intuition?

Medical Intuition is the use of intuition to “look” at another person or animal clairvoyantly, with the intention of “seeing” health conditions in the physical body as well as in the biofield (aura).

Medical Intuitive readings are based on expanded perception gained through the development of the human sense of intuition, also referred to as the “clairs”. The clairs are: clairvoyance (intuitive seeing), clairaudience (intuitive hearing), clairsentience (intuitive feeling), claircognizance (intuitive knowing), clairalience (intuitive smelling) and clairgustance (intuitive tasting). Considered within the emerging field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), Medical Intuition focuses on in-depth intuitive scanning and visualization skills to obtain information from the physical body and biofield.

A Medical Intuitive primarily utilizes clairvoyance and sometimes the other clairs to view and assess an individual’s physical body, along with their unique biofield or energy system. “Biofield” is a generalized term for the chakras, electromagnetic field and other energetic structures that are part of every person’s living energy field that can be measured with scientific equipment.

Because clairvoyant viewing is done via intuition, readings can be performed over distance by phone, internet platforms (such as Zoom) or in person. A typical Medical Intuitive reading will start with clairvoyant viewing of the entire physical body, followed by focusing in on areas that are of concern. After delving into the physical dimension, a Medical Intuitive will then move on to looking at energies related to physical body challenges. Many of us hold past trauma, unconscious belief systems, life events and judgements in our bodies and biofield that are inhibiting us from achieving better health. Medical Intuition holds the potential to bring these unconscious energies (that may be obstacles to better health) into conscious awareness. Once conscious awareness is gained, many clients are able to release whatever has been holding them back from healing and achieving happier, overall healthier lives. Medical Intuition is a valuable tool whereby underlying issues may be discovered that diagnostic testing may never find, thus saving the client time, expense and discomfort.

However, Medical Intuition is not a substitute for working with licensed medical professionals, such as a medical doctor, naturopathic doctor or mental health specialist. It works with these other professionals, often helping to put the puzzle pieces of one’s medical challenges together to achieve a better picture and treatment plan. In this manner, Medical Intuition can often save time and be cost-effective, offering pertinent information and helping to hone a more focused approach to care options.

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Danielle Dvorak is a Medical Intuitive in the Tucson area. Connect at 847-323-9188 or Replevyn.com.

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re you keeping up with the fast-paced changes in today’s hectic world?

Whether you are working fulltime, going to school or retired, there seems to be no time to catch up with all the changes and events. It is easy to feel overwhelmed.

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When we can’t quite keep up, we get anxious, we try harder and we don’t find the time to really process those life events that affect us. Many people had to process illness in themselves or others, the death of a loved one or a divorce. Even getting a bad evaluation at work or at school can throw you into panic.

We need to take time to process. There are many ways of letting off steam—reducing the strong negative feelings. What has been found effective is dealing with emotions in ways that reduces their intensity, even eliminating them, is knowing that there are ways and answers out there.

You may need help from a professional to let go of ineffective habits for a while. It’s ok to ask for help. We all need help here and there. Yet, we feel we can’t stop long enough to realize that help is available when we are overwhelmed. We may need help to learn more effective ways and we can adopt them to return the healing power back to ourselves.

The body is a marvelous tool, and we can learn how to regulate it better. We can be free of overwhelming, negative emotions by being in touch with what is going on within us. There is a natural energy system functioning in the body, and we can pay attention to it.

A spiritual outlook can help us believe in higher guidance to help us move forward in positive ways. Look for a positive change by asking for help. Anyone can learn to enjoy a peaceful approach to change. Are you willing to find solutions?

Maria Kingsley is an EFT Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist and Spiritual Counselor. Connect at 520-780-0170, KadaKingsley@msn.com or Maria-Kingsley.com.

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Know Thy Self Grow Personally and Spiritually through Self-Study

by Naomi Greene

This is the time of year when many are involved in back-to-school activities— whether it’s their children, young adults or adults themselves going back. But there is one kind of study that we should all be making: Self-Study.

While this may sound like an egotistical endeavor, in yoga, Self-Study, or Svadhyaya, presents an opportunity to become more self-aware on many levels, and via various methods. Primarily, it means to get in touch with that inner divine spark—our higher Self. By getting in touch with that Self, we mature and grow spiritually and develop a better understanding, not only of ourselves, but also of others.

According to yoga, we are all on a journey of that self-discovery. Basically, it says we’re all going to get there—whether “there” is enlightenment, or union with God. Svadhyaya is part of the Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the eight limbs of yoga. It falls under the observances, the things we ought to do. These observances have three levels—physical, verbal and intellectual.

The physical level of Self-Study points out that finding and reading sacred texts, for example, involves the body as well as the mind. In yoga practice, participants are encouraged to scan the body for posture alignment and afterwards, for what feels stretched. Returning to a neutral position, we scan for what our body is telling us about what we just did.

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On the verbal level, the sutras suggest reading some of the sacred texts aloud to ourselves. The verbal level could also involve chanting of mantras.

Intellectual Self-Study may include chanting of the sacred sound “om” or any other sacred song or mantra, then attuning to the feeling state that the chanting evokes.

Self-Study can also begin with meditation. In yoga, there is a technique known as “tarka” meditation, or reflection. This can be done at the end of the day by sitting quietly and performing a reflection on the most important thought or event of the day, and how we reacted. As part of that, we can journal about it.

There is also a life tarka, where we reflect on the different stages of our life—the earliest memory, the most important events at different stages of our life, doing so without judgement, and also journaling about them. These are all very important as we try to find harmony and balance in life.

As we develop self-awareness, there is a realization that Self-Study is also a 24/7 endeavor, a moment-by-moment level, not something that is done only during meditation. We need to be our own watchers, or witnesses to our daily lives and thoughts. For example, what are we thinking as we’re waiting in a line or washing dishes? Where is our mind? If you’re like most people, our mind or thoughts are elsewhere following either concerns, fears or desires.

Self-Study can involve something as simple as watching the breath. How do you breathe? Do you use both nostrils? Does it flow evenly on both sides? Do you use full breaths using the diaphragm? If we start by paying attention to the breath throughout the day, maybe we can also follow our emotions and thoughts.

If you think about it, the breath is linked to every emotion we’ve ever experienced. When we’re angry, we get all huffy and the breath is sharp and harsh. Sad or weepy, we may sob. Laughter employs quick exhalations—ha, ha, ha. So, if we are aware of what our breath is doing at any given moment, we can “catch it”, change it, and maybe even change our mood. Life can be balanced, breath by breath.

Finally, there is the journey to the inner Self, the higher Self—the most important journey. As we meditate and go deeper, there is the realization that this inner Self is also part of the bigger cosmic Self—the Atma. There’s a state of mind where we realize we’re connected to all life, and to everything. That every living thing has the Self at its core. This is one aspect of what is meant by Self-Realization.

So, find yourself some new pens and clean, new notebooks, and begin your

own journey. This is your own individual classroom, the beginning of Self-Study, and the beginning of Self-Awareness.

Naomi Greene is a freelance writer and yoga teacher at The Yoga Connection, Tucson’s only nonprofit yoga center and school. Connect at 520-323-1222 or Yoga@ YogaConnection.org.

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by Deb Anderson

Have you ever wondered why the anticipation of your trip can be better than the trip itself? Or you had an amazing wellness retreat, you arrive back home exhausted and wondering where did all the amazingness go? It all boils down to expectations. Here’s how to take care of yourself before and after your wellness travel trip.

Manage Your Expectations

We think everything is supposed to go smoothly and perfectly on travel day. But what if we expected to have an experience? What if we set our intention to be curious (instead of grumpy) and wondered, “How will this travel day go? Who will I meet? What obstacles will I overcome? I know I will get to my destination, but I wonder how this will all play out today.”

Traveling is the experience we are supposed to have, no matter what happens. Do not bang your fist on the gate agent’s counter when the flight is delayed (that will not help). Instead, get curious about what your options are. Arguing with the reality of any situation is a waste of your time and your energy. The sooner you can move on to a solution-focused mindset, the more enjoyable your trip will be.

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Manage Your Brain

When we remove ourselves from our day-in and day-out, todo-list life, it can be easier to take a break, to relax and to truly rest. This is why wellness travel is so amazing—and it is possible to re-create the experience for yourself when you get back home.

Here’s how: Manage your brain. Use the experience you just had. What were you thinking? Examples might be: “This is amazing,” “I love this place,” “I feel amazing.” Now, plug that thinking into your life at home. Where could it fit? How can you create an environment where it is easy for you to think those thoughts when you are back in your house with the to-do list, the job, the spouse?

It is possible. It requires becoming aware of what you are thinking and why you are thinking it. This is the key to life.

Life Coach Deb Anderson offers Private Life Coaching. Schedule a free consultation to learn more at DebAndersonCoaching.as.me/consultation. She also runs a Group Coaching program focused on preventing or reversing disease with a Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle. Connect at 520-977-3105, Deb@DebAndersonCoaching.com or DebAndersonCoaching.com.

TRAVELING WITH PURPOSE

NINE DESTINATIONS FOR SPIRITUAL ENLIGHTENMENT

by Kiki Powers

Throughout history, humans have embarked on pilgrimages in pursuit of wealth, good fortune, divine intervention, spiritual enlightenment and other blessings. These journeys could be considered the earliest manifestations of one type of adventure travel, while today some of these would be defined as spiritual tourism.

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The notion of “spirit” refers to both our conscious and subconscious minds. A spiritual practice, then, is any activity that enables us to step away from the noisy parade of life and explore our emotions, where any concept of the human spirit resides. This spiritual selfcare includes any ritual or practice that helps connect us with our most authentic higher self.

Travel can be an amazing way to explore metaphysical interests with new people, sites and scenes, in order to invigorate the senses, stimulate the imagination, refresh the mental framework and invite new ideas and personal insights. Some places qualify for spiritual travel by virtue of their natural beauty, or due to some historical, mythological or religious significance. For a trip that fosters mind-body-spirit self-care with a generous portion of adventure, check out these sacred sites.

Seeker rests on Machu Picchu while viewing Huayna Picchu in Peru

Mount Shasta

This Northern California treasure is believed to be a powerful spiritual vortex that has long captured the imagination of spiritual seekers. By some accounts, Mount Shasta is reputed to be the Earth’s root chakra, in keeping with the belief that, like the human body, planet Earth possesses chakra energy centers

This majestic mountain, which is associated with healing, transformation and spiritual awakening, is a stunning backdrop for the many spiritual retreats and workshops offered locally that include meditation, energy healing, yoga, sound therapy and other restorative modalities.

Spiritual guide Andrew Oser, who has led Mount Shasta retreats for decades, says, “I can help you allow Mount Shasta’s transforming energies into the core of your very being, and by utilizing my direction to harness the mountain’s heightened vibration, you will feel it almost magically dissolve all of your fears.”

Sedona, Arizona

Surrounded by red rock canyons, whimsical forests and waterfalls, Sedona’s

natural beauty inspires spiritual reflection. It is also part of one of the most powerful energy vortexes in the world and a New Age Mecca for those seeking transcendence through energy healing, yoga, sound baths and a host of other spiritual offerings.

From venturing to the bright turquoise waters at Havasu Falls nearby to visiting the Chapel of the Holy Cross, there are many activities in Sedona for those wishing to connect more deeply to nature and themselves.

Bali, Indonesia

Known as the “Island of the Gods”, Bali is a captivating destination with a serene, spiritual ambiance. Nestled amidst lush greenery and terraced rice fields, the town of Ubud, in the uplands of Bali, enjoys international recognition for its spiritual offerings and welcoming vibe for those seeking inner peace and selfdiscovery.

Holistic healing options in Bali include energy therapies, sound healing and traditional Balinese massage. Yoga enthusiasts will be delighted with the varied class options, immersive programs and specialized workshops. Along with wellness spas offering rejuvenating treatments that harmonize the body, mind and spirit, Bali offers beautiful meditation areas for quiet contemplation.

Making the Most of a Spiritual Vacation

by Linda Sechrist

Phil Cousineau, author of The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seeker’s Guide to Making Travel Sacred, specializes in creating meaningful travel experiences and leading tours to sacred sites. “All pilgrimages are a search for meaning and purpose, which is why I prepare groups on how to travel deliberately, ways to experience it and how to integrate the experiences into daily life so they are not forgotten,” he says.

Cousineau recommends getting off the bus, putting away the video recorder and simply walking into the landscape. “Remind yourself why you traveled to there,” he says. “Take the deepest, most probing question in your life with you. Chronicle your answer for two to five minutes daily. At the site, look for one detail that represents your entire visit that day and take a photo. Use active imagination to open your heart, rather than waiting for something to happen. Don’t compare your travels. When you are comparing where you are with where you’ve been, there’s no meaning—it becomes just one more purposeless tour.”

To share the experience with traveling companions, Cousineau says, “I begin mornings over breakfast with a long conversation that includes any stories about where we’re visiting. We’re reminding ourselves that we’re forming a small community by traveling together and studying the same stories so that we can continue our long conversation over dinner. This is where the meaning starts to form and deepen.”

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Machu Picchu, Peru

Spirituality runs deep in the Peruvian culture, from the ancient temples of the Incas to the living history of shamanism in the Amazon jungle. Machu Picchu has long been a revered site, and historically the place for worshipping the sun, the main Inca deity. Seekers can explore Machu Picchu on their own or participate in guided spiritual meditations—either way, it is a beautiful destination for a mind-body-spirit getaway.

For those seeking a deep mystical experience, Peru Sacred Tours provides a safe haven for spiritual advancement with the individualized attention and guidance of indigenous practitioners, including the herbalist shamans of the rainforest, Q’ero Inca priests of Cuzco or Moche San Pedro shamans of Chiclayo.

Egypt

Egypt is considered a land of majesty and mystery, attracting treasure hunters, history buffs and adventure seekers, as well as those searching for spiritual transformation. This world-renowned destination has a long history of spirituality, with a colorful tapestry of beliefs and practices. The ancient Egyptians were convinced of the existence of a spiritual plane, while also maintaining deep reverence for the natural world, and these concepts continue to inform contemporary Egyptian culture and spirituality.

In recent years, there has been a surge in demand for spiritual tours in Egypt, particularly for meditation workshops in iconic places like the Great Pyramid of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Mount Sinai and Nile River. One of the more well-known tour guides is Freddy Silva, a leading researcher of ancient civilizations, sacred sites and their interaction with consciousness, as well as the bestselling author of The Divine Blueprint.

Varanasi, India

Imbued with the rich heritage and history of Zen Buddhism, this enchanting city is an ideal destination for seekers to explore close to 2,000 Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, as well as the iconic Golden Pavilion, where centuries of devotion and wisdom have been housed. Many of these sites also provide inspiring settings for quiet contemplation, meditation and discussions of The Buddha’s teachings.

The traditional tea ceremony offered at numerous venues around the city is a refreshing, meditative practice that cultivates a sense of tranquility and connection to the present moment. Kyoto is also home to exquisite Japanese gardens that illustrate the profound relationship between nature and spirituality in this gentle culture.

Varanasi may be the world’s oldest city, settled more than 4,000 years ago. Located on the banks of the Ganges River, it is regarded as the spiritual heart of India, with a tradition of Hindu mythology, as well as Buddhism. Religious, humanist and secular visitors frequent the evening aarti ceremony, when sadhus [sages] show their devotion by raising flaming lamps amid the aroma of incense.

If this strikes a chord, renowned author and spiritual teacher Andrew Harvey is offering a 14-day pilgrimage to the artistic, historical and spiritual soul of North India in November. He is the founder and director of the Institute for Sacred Activism, an international organization that inspires people to take up the challenge of our contemporary global crises by becoming effective, practical agents of institutional and systemic change.

Kyoto, Japan

Italy

As there are many sacred sites in Italy, a guided experience or well-planned itinerary may help facilitate an immersive spiritual journey. This is a labor of love for Phil Cousineau, author of more than 40 books, teacher, editor, independent scholar, documentary filmmaker, travel leader and storyteller. His lifelong fascination with art, literature and history of culture has taken him on journeys around the world.

Author of The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seeker’s Guide to Making Travel Sacred, Cousineau has stated, “To shine the light of your own natural curiosity into the world of another traveler can reveal wonders—to remember the mysteries you forgot at home. What matters most on your journey is how deeply you see, how attentively you hear, how richly the encounters are felt in your heart and soul.”

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In partnership with Sacred Earth Journeys, Cousineau has prepared a guided tour in November entitled The Sweet Life of Mythic Italy, which will explore sacred locations in Rome, Perugia, Assisi, Montepulciano, Florence, Verona and Venice. To learn more, visit Tinyurl.com/ SweetLifeTour

Stonehenge, England

Every year, more than a million people make the spiritual voyage to Stonehenge, in Wiltshire, England. Archaeologists are still seeking a plausible explanation as to how the stones weighing multiple tons were transported to the site. This ancient masterpiece of prehistoric engineering remains shrouded in mystery to this day.

There is further spiritual charm in myths around the purpose of Stonehenge. People ask, “Was it intended as a funeral monument, an astronomical observatory, a tool to predict the seasons or a sanctuary where the sun was worshipped?” Stonehenge is believed to be an epicenter of Earth energy with as many as 14 ley lines converging on the site—powerful channels of energy associated with places of ancient and primordial significance.

It is plain to see that when we are ready to invest in our spiritual well-being in a fun, mind-expanding way, many mind-body-spirit travel options abound.

Kiki Powers is a health writer, blogger and national speaker specializing in plant-based nutrition and healthy green living. Learn more at RawKiki.com.

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Medical Tourism NAVIGATING THE RISKS AND REWARDS

by Sheila Julson

Many Americans have experienced sticker shock upon receiving a medical or dental bill, whether or not they have health insurance. As healthcare costs continue to rise in the United States, patients are grabbing their passports and turning to medical tourism—the act of crossing borders to obtain quality medical care at a lower cost.

“We have a great healthcare system in the United States, but it is priced out of the market for millions of people at the bottom of the economic pyramid,” says Josef Woodman, CEO of Patients Beyond Borders, a medical tourism resource. He estimates that to date, 2.1 to 2.4 million Americans have intentionally crossed borders specifically for medical care. Approximately 65 percent of those people sought complex dental treatments.

The town of Los Algodones, Mexico, located just over the U.S.-Mexico border near Baja California, has approximately 300 dental clinics. Known as “Molar City”, the town is a mecca for people looking for more affordable dentistry. U.S. travelers also head to Costa Rica, Turkey and Thailand for elective cosmetic surgery, bariatrics, infertility treatments, orthopedic medicine, cardiology and cancer care, or to obtain low-cost pharmaceuticals.

Add holistic treatments to the list, says David G. Vequist IV, Ph.D., the founder and director of the Center for Medical Tourism Research at the University of the Incarnate Word, in San Antonio. “People are very interested in how Asian countries naturally combine both alternative and traditional medicine. Philosophies like ‘food as medicine’ are commonly used in treatments there,” says the 15-year scholar of medical tourism trends.

Planning for the Best Outcomes

According to Vequist, “The best Mexican hospitals are using the same standards that we have in the U.S.” In 2009, for example, when Mexico’s General Health Council set out to create national hospital certification standards in their country, officials followed protocols established by Joint Commission International, an influential U.S.-based nonprofit that has served as a global driver of health care quality improvement and patient safety for the past 20 years.

Nevertheless, it is important to understand that complications may arise during a healthcare procedure regardless of where it is performed. Vequist cautions that the farther a patient travels from home, the more likely they will be exposed to bacteria that is unfamiliar to their body. Also, traveling in a pressurized airplane after complex surgical procedures should be avoided, and seeking medical care outside of a patient’s regular care network may break the continuum of care, leading to miscommunication and errors in the transfer of medical records.

“Although global health care isn’t for everyone, those who try it will find the quality is the same or better than at home, with modern facilities at a fraction of the cost,” says Paul McTaggart, founder of two specialized travel agencies—Medical Departures and Dental Departures—that help patients become

informed about the best and most appropriate clinics and doctors around the world for their medical needs. They also book appointments, forward medical records and make travel arrangements.

McTaggart vets medical providers outside of the U.S. by verifying doctor credentials with local regulatory authorities; measuring web reputations; conducting onsite inspections when possible; posting authentic, patient-verified reviews; removing partners that consistently receive poor reviews; and checking the web for legal and other claims against hospitals or clinics.

Woodman advises that extensive research of foreign hospitals, clinics and providers is crucial for a positive medical-tourism outcome and cautions against making a decision based solely on cost. “There are some bad actors out there that advertise mostly on price to attract U.S. patients. If a clinic advertises that you’ll save 80 or 90 percent off U.S. healthcare prices, be wary—that’s way too high of a discount.”

Other red flags include clinics that are located in strip malls or a lack of verifiable credentials for a provider. “A medical tourist needs to be a little more adaptable and critical of their surroundings,” Woodman says, adding that even if they’ve made the trip, when the circumstances seem off, a patient should never feel pressured to go through with the treatment or procedure.

Jonathan Edelheit, president of the Medical Tourism Association, recommends using healthcare providers that are certified or accredited by international organizations like Global Healthcare Accred-

itation. “Be careful of trusting any website,” he warns. “Some medical tourism facilitators are middlemen or agencies that receive a commission. Some will refer you to the best provider, but some will refer you to a provider that provides the largest commission, but who isn’t the best.”

Edelheit believes that with proper research and planning, cost-effective, quality health care is possible. He reminds travelers to avoid countries where the U.S.

Department of State has issued a travel advisory, and he recommends speaking with several patients that have gone through the same procedure to get a firsthand review and manage expectations. He asserts, “The value you receive and being able to immerse yourself in another culture and integrate a vacation is something that most medical tourists treasure and cherish.”

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Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Understanding Light Pollution

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND ACHIEVABLE REMEDIES

by Sheryl DeVore

200 years ago, according to 2017 research published in Science Advances. In addition to robbing us of the Earth’s nocturnal skyscape, outdoor illumination negatively affects many plants and animals, including humans. Human-made lighting threatens approximately 30 percent of nocturnal vertebrates and 60 percent of nocturnal invertebrates, and it “is increasingly suspected of affecting human health,” writes scientist Christopher Kyba, lead author of the report.

At Montana’s Medicine Rock State Park, visitors have a rare opportunity to look up at the night sky and see an awe-inspiring display of planets and constellations, as well as the Milky Way, our spiral-shaped galaxy that contains about 100 billion stars, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is a magnificent sight, but those of us that live in or near cities with artificial lights beaming out of buildings and cascading over parking lots and highways may never get the pleasure.

“Because of light pollution, up to 80 percent of people living in North America are unable to see the Milky Way where they live,” says Sabre Moore, executive director of the Carter County Museum, in Ekalaka, Montana. “Medicine Rock State Park is designated as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary, and the Carter County Museum has committed to safeguarding it in perpetuity.”

The park’s sanctuary certification was issued by the nonprofit International Dark-Sky Association, based in Tucson, Arizona, with a grassroots network throughout the world. The organization offers five dark-sky designations based on stringent outdoor lighting standards and relies on the help of community stakeholders, such as Moore, who serves as a volunteer dark-sky preservation advocate. At Medicine Rock, she helps host sky-parties for people to enjoy the celestial show and learn about the negative impacts of light pollution.

Threats Posed by Artificial Lighting

The skies around cities are hundreds, if not thousands, of times brighter than they were

The mechanisms by which these life forms are affected vary. For example, when birds migrate, they fly into buildings that are lit up at night. Scientists estimate that at least 100 million bird deaths in the United States annually are related to light pollution. “Bobcats and bats rely on the cover of darkness for their survival and are also being affected,” says Moore, adding that artificial light interrupts human circadian rhythms, thereby affecting our REM [rapid eye movement] sleep, which is vital for our well-being. The flight patterns of night-active insects are disrupted by outdoor lighting, which partially explains their declining numbers worldwide.

A Simple Switch Saves Turtles

It is possible to reduce these negative impacts, as the Sea Turtle Conservancy has proven. By getting people to modify the positioning and types of lights used in buildings along Florida and Texas beaches, the nonprofit has been able to rescue loggerheads, leatherbacks and green sea turtles from the brink of extinction.

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sea turtle-friendly lighting

Female turtles have evolved to instinctively lay their eggs on the beach, allowing the hatchlings to emerge at night and head toward the light of the horizon into sea. Humans, however, have interrupted this natural course with artificial light emanating from the windows of highrise condominiums, garden spotlights and outdoor lamps.

“When hatchlings erupt out of their nests in the middle of the night, the bright horizon today is in the direction of the land. They go the wrong way into roads, parking lots, swimming pools or dunes, where they are run over by cars or subject to predation,” explains David Godfrey, executive director of the conservancy.

and homeowners are seeing a reduction in their utility bills. People love it. They’ve found the longer wavelengths are more pleasing to the eyes,” Godfrey asserts. “Since we know that light pollution affects various other forms of wildlife and humans, the managed use of lighting at night is something that everyone should pay attention to.”

Tips to Address Light Pollution

n Avoid blue-light fixtures.

n Turn off unnecessary lights in the evening.

n Use dimmers, timers and motion detectors.

n Close curtains and blinds at night to stop indoor lights from beaming to the outdoors.

n Visit Lights Out: Recovering Our Night Sky, an exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, D.C. (NaturalHistory.si.edu/exhibits/lights-out).

n Get involved at GlobeAtNight.org, a citizen-scientist group that monitors light pollution.

n Support dark-sky designated areas (Tinyurl.com/DarkSkyPlace).

Sheryl DeVore is a frequent contributor to national and regional publications and has authored six books on science, health and nature. Learn more at SherylDeVore.wordpress.com.

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After sea turtle-friendly lighting

Researchers have discovered that lights with longer wavelengths that are amber, orange and red in color do not disturb the turtles, as opposed to outdoor fixtures that emanate shorter-wavelength blue and white light. According to Godfrey, the good news for these sea creatures is, “LED can be programmed to emit the specific wavelength you want.”

The conservancy works with coastal counties, beachfront property owners and others to switch to turtle-friendly lighting, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation often provides grants to pay the retrofitting costs. As a result, Godfrey reports, there has been increased nesting in areas with changed lighting and greater survivorship by the hatchlings.

“We are saving tens of thousands of hatchlings every season,

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ECK LIGHT & SOUND SERVICE

September 3 • 11am - 12pm

Give yourself the gift of a new experience of divine love and self-discovery! ECK Light and Sound Services open to the public. All faiths welcome!

No charge Hampton Inn Suites Hotel 5950 N Oracle Rd, 85704

Information at: EckankarArizona.org and click “Local Events” or call 877-300-4949. Questions: Welcome@EckankarArizona.org

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Krishna Fest 2023 – 5-8:30pm. Concert under the stars, Indian dance performances, fire acrobats, kids activities, food booths, Temple ceremonies and a free feast served at the end of the night. Everyone is welcome. No charge. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 East Blacklidge. 520-792-0630. GovindasOfTucson.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Finding Inner Peace – 4:45-5:45pm. Find out if Buddhist meditation is for you. Anne GibsonEsmond Station Library, 10931 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Vail. MeditationInTucson.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Simply Planted: WFPB Small Group Coaching – 12-1pm. 4-weeks on Zoom. 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 & 9/29 with support all month. Master Life Coach and plant-based enthusiast Deb Anderson teaches you how to create a simple and fun Whole Food Plant Based life. $188. DebAndersonCoaching. com/simplyplanted.

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BIO-TOUCH MEETUP

September 7 • 5pm

Bio-Touch Center • 5634 W Pima St Bio-TouchDoveMountain.com/Meetup

BIO-TOUCH PRACTITIONER TRAINING

September 19 • 9am-4:30pm

8 Hours of CE for nurses, doulas, and massage therapists. JustTouch.com/Learn-Bio-Touch

ADDRESSING BREASTFEEDING Using Bio-Touch Healing

September 28 • 6pm Live on Facebook and YouTube

@BioTouchHealing

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Online Spiritual Discussion Based on Excerpts from “ECK Wisdom on Health & Healing,” by Harold Klemp – 3-4:30pm. Lively, facilitated discussion. Leave with spiritual gifts to assist you throughout life. People of all faiths welcome. No need to have the book to participate. No charge. 877-300-4949. Welcome@EckankarArizona.org. EckankarArizona.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Hydrate at the Living Lab: Composting Toilets – 5:30-7pm. This course will empower you to save water and put “waste” to productive use. No charge. Watershed Management Group, 1137 N Dodge Blvd. 520-396-3266. WatershedMG.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

A Fresh Look at Affirmations – 5:30-7pm. 9/13, 9/20 & 9/27. In this class we will take a look at why affirmations sometimes don’t work, how they work on our subconscious mind, and some tips on how to make powerful affirmations. $35. 520-3191042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Free Webinar: How to Live Plant Based in Real Life – 1pm. Coach Deb Anderson shares the Top 3 things to do to make Whole Food Plant Based Living Simple, Easy and Fun. Just starting out, or looking to re-commit? Bring your questions. No charge. Register: DebAndersonCoaching.com/ plant-based-life-webinar.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Meditation and Buddhism for the Modern World – 2:15-3:15pm. Enjoy a short talk, Q&A, and guided meditation with Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Lingpur. No charge. Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W Naranja Drive, Oro Valley. MeditationInTucson.org.

Online Booklet Discussion on “ECK Wisdom on Soul Travel” by Harold Klemp – 3-4pm. Lively, facilitated discussion. Leave with spiritual gifts to assist you throughout life. People of all faiths welcome. No need to have the book to participate. No charge. 877-300-4949. Welcome@ EckankarArizona.org. EckankarArizona.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Hydrate at the Living Lab: Building Healthy Desert Soils – 5:30-7pm. Gain the skills necessary to effectively use typical household wastes to build soil health and promote a productive urban landscape in your own yard. No charge. Watershed Management Group, 1137 N Dodge Blvd. 520-396-3266. WatershedMG.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Free Talk with Dr Tim Frank - 6-7pm. Topic: The Benefits of Ketamine Therapy. Transformational Medicine, 2028 E Prince Rd, 85719. For more information, call 520-209-1755, or visit tfmnd.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Free Webinar: How to Live Plant Based in Real Life – 1pm. Coach Deb Anderson shares the Top 3 things to do to make Whole Food Plant Based Living Simple, Easy and Fun. Just starting out, or looking to re-commit? Bring your questions. No charge. Register: DebAndersonCoaching.com/ plant-based-life-webinar.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Gaza 5k Fun Run and Walk for UNRWA –9-11am. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency delivers needed food and supplies to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Money raised at this event will be donated to support programs for children there. No charge. Reid Park, Ramada 31, 700 S Randolph Way. ArizonaPalestine.org.

Meditation and Buddhism for the Modern World – 2:15-3:15pm. Enjoy a short talk, Q&A, and guided meditation with Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Lingpur. Miller-Golf Links Public Library, 9640 E Golf links Rd. MeditationInTucson.org.

Experience the God Sound – 4-5pm. You’re invited to experience the power and wonder of HU for yourself. Meet others who share a desire to explore their connection with Divine Spirit and engage in spiritual conversation. No charge. 877-300-494. Register: Tinyurl.com/ExperienceGodSound923. Welcome@EckankarArizona.org. EckankarArizona.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Traditional Tibetan Gong Bath – 4-5:30pm. Harness the power of sound and higher frequencies. Please bring a mat, etc, for comfort. It is advised that you not eat within 2 hours of the Gong Bath. $30; $25/all-access members. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Gratitude Rainshower – 6:30-7pm. Join Sharon Whealy, practitioner, in a 30-minute gratitude rain shower. Each participant has the opportunity to share their gratitudes (for 3 minutes) and bask in the effervescence of the gratitude rain shower that flows through everyone. Email: Admin@ TucsonCSL.org for Zoom link. No charge. TucsonCSLcsl.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Free Webinar: How to Live Plant Based in Real Life – 11am. Coach Deb Anderson shares the Top 3 things to do to make Whole Food Plant Based Living Simple, Easy and Fun. Just starting out, or looking to re-commit? Bring your questions. No charge. Register: DebAndersonCoaching.com/ plant-based-life-webinar.

Online Soul Café – 5-6pm. With Kim Lincoln. Presencing and processing practice awakening awareness through mind-body-heart and soul. By donation. KimLincoln.com.

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DIASPORA SHOWCASE AFRICA

20th Anniversary Show

September 30 • 6-9pm

Created by Kwevi Quaye, this unique show has amassed a following throughout the United States and globally, with its thematic entertainment series of presenting Africa through fashion, music, dance and culinary arts.

$89-$200

YWCA Southern Arizona 525 North Bonita Ave, 85745 tinyurl.com/DiasporaAZ2023

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

Food: Too Good to Waste Challenge – 9am. Begins 10/1. Participants will be entered in a raffle for a Sprouts gift card. Sponsored by Sustainable Tucson. To learn more or to sign on to the Challenge, visit Sustainable Tucson Food Waste Challenge Facebook Page. SustainableTucson.org. 520-760-2378, Holly@LifeSolutionsAdvisors.net.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

Terrain of Essence Free Event – 1-4pm. Directly experience your true self guided by Kim Lincoln. Integrating spiritual-psychology, somatic work, trauma and the subtle essences of the soul. No charge. Caritas Center, 330 E 16th St. KimLincoln.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

Stand Up to Stop Violence Fundraiser – 7-9pm. Comedy for Charity is a non-profit organization created by comedian Suzie Sexton to reduce violence and to raise money for victims of violence. $25-$60. CATALYST Creative Collective by SAACA, 4500 N Oracle Rd, Ste 110. 520-7973959. BensBells.org/Comedy.

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DEL WEBB HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO

November 4 • 9am-1pm

Everything you need to know about health and wellness. Meet local medical professionals: doctors, dentists, chiropractors, podiatry, holistic healers; free blood pressure clinic; physical fitness; heart health; medical equipment; speech & hearing; nutritional experts. Food Trucks and an opportunity to win a $100 gift card. Free to the public.

Del Webb Rancho del Lago 10264 S Blendu Way, Vail 85641

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

The Journey; Knowing Your Essential Self Course – 11am-2pm. November 11 through August 12. An epic journey spanning the growth of a soul from the human condition of suffering to the freedom of knowing one’s true self. Caritas Center for Healing, 330 E 16th St. Register: SongsToMe@yahoo.com. $85-$150/month. Caritas Center, 330 E 16th St. KimLincoln.com.

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Warmpool Peaceful Floating – 10am-6pm. Wednesdays-Saturdays. 90 minutes, by appointment. Santa Rita Springs invites you to float in our indoor warm pool. $20/solo/duet; $35/3-5 guests. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, Tucson. Text: 520-990-1857. SantaRitaSprings@ gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

Watsu Aquatic Massage – 10am-7pm. 90 minutes, by appointment. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Shiatsu, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Cranial-Sacral Therapy, Integrative Massage methods in our private indoor 96-degree saltwater pool. $150/90-minutes.

Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. Text: 520-990-1857. SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

sunday

First Sunday Antique Vintage Fair – 8am-2pm. 1st Sunday. Over 100 vendors, great deals, and a beautiful park. No better way to spend your Sunday. Medella Vina Ranch, 4450 S Houghton. 520-298-1983.

Meditation – 9-11am. Come together to support spiritual practice through meditation techniques as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. Join us in deepening your own meditations and spiritual practice. Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince, #140. 520-792-6544. Worship Service: Casas Adobes Congregational Church – 9:30am. In person and live streamed. Faith-centered, music-loving Christian congregation with a variety of worship and spiritual enrichment opportunities. No charge. Info@CAUCC.org. CAUCC.org/Welcome/Natural.

CSL Sunday Celebration Services In-Person or Virtual – 9:30-10:30am. Join Speakers and the CSLT Band in a Sunday Celebration Service. Contact us to request Zoom link. By donation. CSL Tucson at Live Theater Workshop, 3322 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL. org TucsonCSL.org.

New Mind New World – 10-11:15am. Learn how to realize the nature of feelings and how to release unhelpful states of mind. First session free. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

Tucson Metaphysics Fair – 10am-5pm. Third Sunday. Psychics, Mediums, Intuitives, Angelic, Oracle and Tarot Readers, Reiki and other healers, Pet Psychic, vendors of metaphysical merchandise and jewelry. Prices vary. Tucson Elks Lodge #385 1800 N Oracle Rd. 520-579-8930. TucsonMetaphysicsFair.com.

Be Hear’d: Women’s Support Group at Tucson Counseling Associates – 5-6:30pm. Every other Sunday. Discuss what it means to be a woman with therapists Yadira Rosales, LMSW and Jules Hernandez, LAC. $5-10. Tucson Counseling Associates, 125 E Mabel St. 520-214-0818. TucsonCounselingAssociates.com.

Sunday Feast and Bhakti Program – 5:30pm. 7pm ten-course feast. Govinda’s Hare Krishna temple and vegetarian restaurant hosts a wonderful program. We observe social distancing and pay close attention to CDC guidelines. No charge. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 East Blacklidge. 520-792-0630. GovindasOfTucson.com.

monday

Spirituality Program from Higher Heart Healing – 9am. First Monday. 8-weeks. Help for newly sparked empaths to ditch confusion for clarity and start their spiritual journey, understand their soul path, and make sense of their gifts. Go at your own pace. See website for pricing and information. tinyurl.com/HHHSpiritualityProgram.

Cultivate the Relationship of Your Dreams, with Dreamwork! – 9-10am. Begin with a meditation, and a different exercise each week to breathe life and connection into our dreams, build a bridge with our subconscious and find the magic, wisdom, guidance and more, that dreams offer us. $10. Eventbrite.com/e/470459847067.

Contemplative Prayer Group – 7-8pm. Weekly Group. Silent 20 minute “sit”. By donation. Via de Dios, 3615 N. Prince Village Place, Ste 101. 520-954-1811. ViaDeDios.org.

tuesday

Oracle Messages from the Planets – 6-7pm. Second and Fourth Tuesdays. Anna Mana Ra shares messages from spirit channeled to you along with each person getting a private message from spirit. Space is limited. $44.44. Higher Heart Healing, 5930 East Pima St, Ste 108. 520-3336237. HigherHeartHealing.co.

Transformational Coaching Program – 6-7:30pm. Break free from old patterns that have held you back. Reveal and release hidden blocks for clarity and self-empowerment. Vibrational support + insights from group interaction. Personal results in a group setting. $25. Trish Devitt, 520-261-5194, MetamorphosisNow.com.

Buddhism 101 – 6:30-7:45pm. These classes serve as a bridge between the Sunday classes and our structured study program - Foundation Program. First class free. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

Taizé Service – 6:45-7:30pm. First Tuesday. Taizé is a service of prayer, music, readings, and silence. Contact Steve: 520-400-2137. No charge. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 602 N Wilmot Rd. SJTucson@aol.com.

Contemplative Christian Prayer: The Prayer of Silence – 7-8pm. The practice of Contemplation is a way of experiencing the unconditional love of God and is the foundation of our daily journey in life. $30. $20/members. Via de Dios, 3615 N Prince Village Place, Ste 101. 520-4002137. ViaDeDios.org.

wednesday

Business Networking Wednesday – 9am. Second and fourth Wednesday. Non-member charge of $15 per person. 520-370-8232 Arizona Sands Club, UofA Football Stadium, 565 N Cherry Ave. DonZavis.com.

Virtual Psychedelic CommuniTea Support Group – 10-11am. First Wednesday. A safe space to ask professionals your Psychedelics for Healing 101 questions, share and find support and integration in community with like-minded and curious peers. No charge. TucsonCounselingAssociates@ gmail.com. Eventbrite.com/e/461126520837.

Tucson Friendly and Fearless Death Cafe –10-11:30am. First Wednesday. Death Cafés are safe, respectful, open forums to discuss grief, loss, death and dying topics. All welcome. By donation. Zoom ID: 89313889525. Passcode: 583513. Zoom Link: Tinyurl.com/TFandFDCZoom. IsabelDeathCafe@gmail.com. Facebook. com/TucsonDeathCafe.

Aquacize with Rebecca Lennon – 12-1:15pm. Join us in a 96-degree private indoor salt water pool for a safe, head to toe aquatic workout focusing on strength, balance and joint mobility. Free trial class. $200/8 consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. Register: 520-444-8636 or B43Lennon@aol.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

Beginning-Continuing Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. A multi-level yoga class which introduces variations on poses allowing students to practice at their own level. Also offered Thursday evenings at 6pm and Monday – Friday at noon. In-studio and online $12. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

thursday

Free Webinar: Understanding Medicare –3-4pm. Turning 65 or already on Medicare? Holly Baker, local Retirement Specialist and Medicare Expert meets with you online for an informative Medicare 101. Bring your questions. No charge. RSVP via phone/text/email for the zoom link: 520-760-2378, Holly@LifeSolutionsAdvisors.net. Contemplative 101 – 3:30-5pm. Ongoing training in the ancient art of contemplation. A class for the novice as part of the programs under the Institute of Contemplative Studies through Via de Dios. $25, includes materials. Via de Dios, 3615 N Prince Village Pl, Ste 101. 520-954-1811. ViaDeDios.org.

Back Care Yoga Class – 4-5:15pm. This class is gentle, with lots of stretching, helps release tension in the back, helps to strengthen the core, supporting the back. A good class for anyone with a limited range of motion, limited flexibility, injuries, less strength, etc. Drop-in $12. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.

Meditation – 6-8pm. Come together to support spiritual practice through meditation techniques as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda. Join us in deepening your own meditations and spiritual practice. Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince, #140. 520-792-6544.

Taizé Inspired Worship – 6:30-7:15pm. Second Thursday. Taizé is a quiet, 45-minute Christian service with gentle music, singing, subdued candlelight, scripture readings and includes time for reflection, time for silence and time for meditation. Casas Adobes Congregational Church, United Church of Christ (UCC), 6801 North Oracle Rd. 520-297-1181. caucc.org

friday

Don Zavis Sales Training - 9-10:30am. Weekly sales training session. Business Builder Program. The most comprehensive sales training program ever created. No charge. In-person. Encantada Auditorium, 11177 North Oracle Rd, Oro Valley. 248-497-4869.

Beginning-Continuing Yoga – 12-1pm. A multi-level yoga class introducing variations on poses allowing students to practice at their own level. Beginners welcome. Offered in-studio and online. Gift certificates available. $10. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org/class.html.

Simply Planted: WFPB Small Group Coaching – 12-1pm. 4-weeks on Zoom. September 8, 15, 22 & 29 with support all month. Master Life Coach and plant-based enthusiast Deb Anderson teaches you how to create a simple and fun Whole Food Plant Based life. $188. DebAndersonCoaching. com/simplyplanted.

BICAS Art Corner – 4-6pm. Join us as we create art from bike parts. All ages, from beginning artists to experienced ones, are welcome. No charge. BICAS, 2001 N 7th Ave. 520-628-7950. bicas.org/art.

saturday

Contemplative Prayer Group – 9:30-11am. 9:30-11am. 25-minutes of silent meditation, followed by a DVD by a spiritual teacher such as James Finley, Richard Rohr, Thomas Keating and others, then discussion. No charge. St. Luke›s Home Chapel, 615 E. Adams St, Tucson. 520-400-2137. SJTucson@aol.com.

Simply Meditate – 10-10:30am. First session free. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.

Ai Chi with Connie Seddon – 10-11:15am. Guided aquatic moving meditation. Calms thoughts and nerves, gently stretches muscles, improves balance, range of motion and energy, while standing in 96 degree saltwater indoor pool. $20/class. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. Register: 520-245-6616 or ConnieSeddon@gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

Ananda Tucson Gathering – 11am. First Saturday. Energize, chant, meditate on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Ananda Center of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 530-478-7560. AnandaTucson.org.

Aquacize with Rebecca Lennon – 12-1:15pm. 96-degree private indoor salt water pool for a safe, head to toe aquatic workout, focusing on strength, balance and joint mobility. Free trial class. $200/8-consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. Register: 520-444-8636 or B43Lennon@aol.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.

Tucson Paranormal Society Cocktail Party – 6-8pm. First Saturday. Admission is free and one complimentary beer or wine is included. TucsonParanormal.Society@gmail.com. No charge. Encantada Banquet Area, 11177 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley. TucsonParanormalSociety.com.

community resource guide

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Holly@NaturalTucson.com to request our media kit. Check out our online directory at NaturalTucson.com and enter your free online listing.

ACUPUNCTURE

WENDY BECKER, BA, LMT, DIPL. L.AC., CNRT-M Axis Vitality, PLLC Neuro Solutions for Quantum Healing

3861 N 1st Ave, 85719

520-495-8515 • AxisVitality.com

Wendy specializes in Five-Element, Neuro, SportsTrigger Point, Japanese and Esoteric forms of acupuncture combined with Quantum Alignment Technique. If you are new to acupuncture, you will be supported in your experience of acupuncture point sensations with single use disposable sterile needles and/or Quantum devices.

ADVANCED FREQUENCY WELLNESS

TRISH DEVITT

Marana: L Spa Therapeutic Massage & Skincare

Midtown Tucson: VG Beauty Lounge

520-261-5194 • MetamorphosisNow.com

Relieve pain and regain your vitality with custom frequencies combined with gentle microcurrent. Real-time analysis so you get the exact frequencies you need. You CAN take charge of your health—physical or emotional. In-person sessions, distance healing, or purchase your own device.

AESTHETICS AND MEDSPA

PAMPERED SKIN & SOUL STUDIO

Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE CQH

5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712

520-400-8109

PamperedSkinStudio.com

If you believe less is more, Dr. Suzie (PhD in Epidemiology) is the Nurse-Aesthetician for you. She provides customized nature-based, holistic skin rejuvenation therapies for all skin types, ethnicities and sensitivities while educating you about your skin concerns and care. See ad, page 4.

ALTERNATIVE HEALING

ALPHASTAR HEALING

Elisabeth Heneage, MBA, ND 520-250-3871

AlphaStarHS@gmail.com

AlphaStarHealingServices.com

Rejuvenate the Entire Body! Healing codes stream into the body while watching vibrant visualizations and assimilating healing tones. Increase spiritual awareness, total energy restoration, stress reduction, balance health and nutrition, skin, hair and face renewal, weight management and body sculpting.

AQUA THERAPY

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT since 1983 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 85719 Aquatic Massage • Jin Shin Jyutsu Craniosacral Therapy • Watsu Integrative Massage

520-990-1857 • SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com

Water is life…80 minutes of Bliss. Immersed in heavenly 96-degree saltwater inside our poolhouse, receive massage, shiatsu, energy work, great stretches, flowing movement, and maybe Aquatic Craniosacral Therapy to deliciously unwind trauma and strain patterns. See ad, page 15.

ASTROLOGY

YOUR BEST HOPES WELLNESS COACHING

Julie A.M. Sherwood, CWC 425-260-7665

Julie@YourBestHopesWC.com

YourBestHopesWC.com

Julie uses true sidereal constellational astrology connecting you to the stars of your unique birth blueprint. She gives insight to your soul’s purpose, navigating challenges on your evolutionary path, and how to be in flow with the astrological energies.

BODYWORK

SYLVIA BOYED

6550 E Carondelet, Bldg F, 85712 520-370-3689 • SylviaBoyed.com

Sylvia Boyed, MA, VMT, CST. Now welcoming new clients. Restorative bodywork and energetic healing for physical and emotional well-being. 14+ years experience in energetically applied visceral manipulation and craniosacral therapies. Specializing in treatment of head injuries, tinnitus and post-surgical rehabilitation. See ad, page 15.

ZACHARY SABER, LMT

520-232-4585

SaberLMP@aol.com

TFMND.com

Tired of the pain? Myofascial release frees you from what holds you back. Let go of past injuries and love life again. Zach specializes in myofascial release, structural integration and neuromuscular re-education with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience. See ad, page 3.

BRAIN HEALTH

NORTHSTAR HYPERBARIC

Dr. Carol Henricks, MD

7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238

NorthStarHBOT.com

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions.

BUILDING BIOLOGY

SENERGY360

Brian Johnson

951-634-3588 • Brian@Senergy360.com Senergy360.com

Brian Johnson is a Building Biologist accredited by the Building Biology Institute with over 20 years of experience as a General Contractor. There are 25 BBI core philosophies we interweave into my practices. It’s about creating a safe space to heal our bodies. See ad, page 7.

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

VIA DE DIOS

Francine Rienstra

3615 N Prince Village PL #101, 85719 520-954-1811 • ViadeDios.org

Grow beyond your current understanding. Classes include meditation, silent prayer, yoga, healthy habits, creative thinking, integrative and contemplative lifestyle. Discover ancient prayer techniques. Experience transformation of daily existence into a joyful heart centered reality. Encounter experientially the presence of God.

CHIROPRACTIC

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Nathan Conlee

3020 N Country Club Rd, 85716

520-322-6161

PerformanceNeurology.com

Dr. Nathan Conlee has been treating auto and sports injuries since 1987. As a Chiropractic Neurologist he works with many neurologic disorders. Using gentle chiropractic, physiotherapy, acupuncture and metabolic nutrition, we have helped thousands of patients, from headaches to ankle sprains. Please visit www.PerformanceNeurology.com See ad, page 19.

CLEANING SERVICES

PURMAID

520-331-2629

PurmaidTucson@gmail.com

PurMaids.com

PurMaid LLC provides professional green cleaning services to Tucson homes and businesses. Locally owned and operated. Special offer: 3 labor hours of cleaning, just $75. See ad for details. See ad, page 23.

COACHING, COUNSELING & GUIDANCE

ALBERT LAVENZIANO

Certified Life Coach

ATLAS Education

Text/Message: 520-406-8576

Atlas.lifecoach22@yahoo.com

The uncertainty of the last few years has provided time for introspection. Interacting with a Life Coach may uncover goals to consider and explore to provide a more meaningful life. A Life’s journey requires taking just one step at a time.

ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner

Near Campbell & Grant

520-312-9563

TucsonEmotionalAndTraumaTherapy.com

TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com

Affordable alternative or addition to traditional therapy. Radix is a neo-Reichian, deep feeling, regressive process similar to bio-energetics and primal therapy. Exploring with breath, body awareness, centering and grounding to access anger, fear, grief, longing and restore love, trust, pleasure, fulfillment and aliveness.

COLIBRI HOLISTIC COACHING

Carla Echavarri MHS

720-774-0010

ColibriHC1@gmail.com

ColibriHolisticCoaching.com

I offer transformational life coaching and guidance by using techniques such as: EFT, neuro-linguisticprogramming, mindfulness, pranayama, meditation,visualization, cathartic release through verbal expression, Reiki and dream interpretation. I can also assist with post-psychedelic reintegration processes.

CULTIVATE PASSION & PURPOSE/ JODI R. NETZER

267-334-7857

JodiNetzer@gmail.com

CultivatePassionAndPurpose.com JodiNetzer.com

Facebook/LinkedIn: Jodi R. Netzer

Facebook Group: Tucson Contact Improv! Jodi R. Netzer helps heart-centered entrepreneurs and passion-purpose seekers to get more clarity, confidence, and capacity to create a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life and business. Experience Jodi’s unique mix of creative/soulful/ practical coaching, deep/playful/authentic healing, and catalytic community building.

DEB ANDERSON COACHING

Master Certified Life Coach

520-977-3105

Deb@DebAndersonCoaching.com

DebAndersonCoaching.com

I blend teaching and coaching for improved relationships, divorce recovery, reduced stress, physical health, or creating your dream life. Transform with private coaching. Free consultation: 520-977-3105 or DebAndersonCoaching.as.me/ consultation. Group program: Simply Planted, Plant-Based living made simple. Enroll: DebAndersonCoaching.com/simplyplanted.

HEALTHY COUPLES

Bill White, M.A., Love Coach

520-869-6782

TheHealthyCouple.com

Quick and dramatic results are common. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free no-obligation consultation. Don’t be surprised if you enjoy the process.

HOLISTIC MIND BODY LIFE COACHING

Dawn Marie Davis

360-298-4812

DawnMarieDavis.com

Healing sessions customized just for you in the comfort of your surroundings or online. Helping you live a slower, more mindful life in a fast world with Hypnotherapy, Energy Healing and Guided Meditations. Ask me about packages and sliding fees.

PATH4CHANGE

Dan Kimball, MC LPC

64 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 202-14, 85701 602-999-1243

Path4Change.com

Join Path4Change and embark on a journey of self-discovery that challenges, inspires, and supports you. We provide a roadmap for change, utilizing positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and wellness coaching techniques. Start living your most authentic life today! See ad, page 13.

TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING

Trish Devitt

Marana: L Spa Therapeutic Massage & Skincare

Midtown Tucson: VG Beauty Lounge 520-261-5194

MetamorphosisNow.com

Stuck repeating the same patterns? Neutralize subconscious patterns and traumas that are preventing you from living a selfempowered, fulfilling life. Access your inner wisdom. Create your authentic life. Attain your highest intentions. Custom sessions address your needs, challenges, and goals.

YOUR BEST HOPES WELLNESS COACHING

Julie A.M. Sherwood, CWC 425-260-7665

Julie@YourBestHopesWC.com

YourBestHopesWC.com

Julie takes a solution-focused approach to mind-body-spirit wellness with client agency and autonomy. She guides you to see your own potential for realizing your best hopes for a preferred future. Individual, group, peer coaching sessions and wellness workshops available.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

520-325-9686 • Intestines@SheilaShea.com

@sheacolonics

Colon Hydrotherapy and Gut

Nutrition, MA & LMT (FL & AZ), 45-year practice using closed system and abdominal massage. Board certified and member of International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy (IACT). Provides expertise on metabolic health, food addiction and gut motility.

Certified Gut and Psychology/Physiology Syndrome (GAPPS) practitioner.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES

Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN

2028 E Prince Rd, Rm 9, 85719

520-403-1686

VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com

VerySpecialAlternatives.net

Heal.me/vonnie-schultz-albrecht-rn

RN-delivered colonics.

FDA-approved system integrated with a full, closed-gravity option.

Infrared Therapy included!

Probiotic reflorastation and ozone therapies available. Warm, supportive healing environment. Affordable rates and packages. By appointment, flexible hours. Free 15-minute consult! See ad, page 3.

CREATIVE MUSE

MOXIE

Deb Beroset

312-436-2160 • Deb@ItsTimeForMoxie.com

ItsTimeForMoxie.com

Unleash your imagination and name what’s calling you. Are you yearning to sparkle? To create? To be unabashedly yourself? Something’s been holding you back…now it’s time to elevate your vibe & take action. Book a FREE introductory call with Deb to find out more: MoxieTime.as.me/introductory-call. See ad, page 12.

DENTISTRY

E DENTAL SOLUTIONS & MEDICINE

WHEEL DENTAL

Elahe Wissinger, DMD

2504 E River Rd, 85718

520-745-5496 • Info@EDentalSolutions.net

EDentalSolutions.net

Our mission is to build a partnership to achieve optimal dental health. The state-of-the-art technology, attention to our clients’ needs, and commitment to continuing education ensure that our clients receive the highest quality care, in a safe and comfortable environment. See ad, back cover.

TUCSON BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY

Jeanne Anne Krizman, DMD, MPH 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 35, 85716 520-326-0082

Smile@KrizmanDental.com

A centrally located biologic and integrative dental office with Tucson’s only International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology accredited dentist. Specializing in general and cosmetic dentistry, mercury-free fillings, safe amalgam removal, implants, extractions, cavitation treatment, and ozone therapy. Call for appointment today. See ad, page 2.

DENTAL INSURANCE

LIFE SOLUTIONS ADVISORS OF AMERICA

Holly Baker, Retirement Specialist PO Box 69820, Oro Valley, 85737 520-760-2378

Holly@LifeSolutionsAdvisors.net Providing Solutions

for Your Retirement

With dental insurance, you can prioritize your oral health, save money on routine and emergency dental care and enjoy peace of mind knowing that you’re covered in case of unexpected dental issues. Robust plans available at reasonable rates. Book an appointment today! Call/email now to review your Medciare plan for 2024. See ad, page 9.

ELECTROMAGNETIC WELLNESS

EMF WELLNESS TUCSON

Lisa Smith, PhD, EMRS

Certified Building Biology Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist Info@EMF-Wellness.com

EMF-Wellness.com

“Electromagnetic safety for a healthy life”

EMF Wellness helps keep Tucson’s homes, schools and workplaces safe from unhealthy levels of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). We offer professional EMF assessments with emphasis on reducing exposure to rising levels of microwave radiation from wireless devices and cell towers. Assessments include EMF education and mitigation counseling.

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE - EFT

MARIA KINGSLEY

EFT Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist

520-780-0170

KadaKingsley@msn.com

Maria-Kingsley.com

Emotions run high in many people right now. Do you need help in coping with life?

Emotional freedom is just that: an easy tool to deal with upsetting circumstances, anxiety, fears, sickness. It combines energy therapy and psychology to eliminate and reduce emotions. Affordable and necessary.

ENERGY WORK

ENERGETIC SYSTEM RE-BOOT

Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE CQH

5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712

520-400-8109

DoctorSuzie@PamperedSkinStudio.com

Dr. Suzie (PhD in Epidemiology) is a Registered Nurse and Quantum Energy Practitioner offering chakra energy system re-alignment and balancing as well as auric field clearing, forgiveness and self-healing practices. Call 520-400-8109 to schedule an Energetic Assessment. See ad, page 4.

ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE HOMES

SENERGY360

Brian Johnson

951-634-3588

Brian@Senergy360.com

Senergy360.com

Building using materials and methods to create a space that is mold-free, low-EMF, non-toxic, and has clean air. Having homes that we can call our sanctuaries helps us thrive. Applying the true definition of sustainability, bringing green and non-toxic solutions together synergistically. See ad, page 7.

Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.

—C. S. Lewis

GREEN LIVING

CENTER OF INTEGRATED LIVING (COIL)

Contact: Melissa Black

2400 E Prince Rd, 85719

520-256-0306

Support@CenterOfIntegratedLiving.org

CenterOfIntegratedLiving.org

The Center of Integrated Living (COIL) is a nonprofit affordable Live/Work sustainable Creative Community offering: dance, art gallery, private wellness sessions, classes, workshops, and events. COIL currently consists of three adjacent demonstration properties with long/short-term residencies, lodgings, and retreats.

HEALTHY HOME

EMF WELLNESS TUCSON

Lisa Smith, PhD, EMRS

Certified Building Biology

Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist

Info@EMF-Wellness.com

EMF-Wellness.com

“Electromagnetic safety for a healthy life”

EMF Wellness Tucson provides Electromagnetic Field (EMF) assessments and mitigation counselling, specializing in the creation of EMF-safe bedroom sleep sanctuaries. Services include measurement of electric fields, magnetic fields, dirty electricity, and radio frequency radiation from wireless devices and cell towers.

PURMAID

520-331-2629

PurmaidTucson@gmail.com

PurMaids.com

PurMaid LLC provides professional green cleaning services to Tucson homes and businesses. Locally owned and operated. Special offer: 3 labor hours of cleaning, just $75. See ad for details. See ad, page 23.

SENERGY360

Brian Johnson

951-634-3588

Brian@Senergy360.com

Senergy360.com

Senergy360 is committed to changing the way home building is done. National organizations report statistically over 80% of homes are sick, referred to as SBS—sick building syndrome. This applies to existing homes built from the 1970s to today. We are here to change that! See ad, page 7.

HYDRATION

SENERGY360

Brian Johnson

951-634-3588

Brian@Senergy360.com

Senergy360.com

Our water systems increase energy and clarity through ionic technology by increasing photonic and biofield energy. Increased bioavailable oxygen means better hydration, increased absorption by reducing surface water molecule tension. The water structuring process in return reduces toxins and free radicals by altering the molecular and energetic structure. See ad, page 7.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY

NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS

Dr. Carol Henricks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238 • NorthStarHBOT.com

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions.

HYPNOSIS

NORI MULLER

Certified Hypnotist and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Practitioner Sessions available via Zoom 520-276-8822

NoriMuller.com

Nori Muller is a certified hypnotist and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Practitioner specializing in helping clients with feelings of anxiety, weight issues, stress, fears, performance anxiety, persistent sadness, low confidence and self-esteem issues, motivation, achieving goals, improving relationships and finding your life’s purpose.

VISIT US ONLINE: NaturalTucson.com

OR ON FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/ NatAwakeTucson

INVISALIGN

E DENTAL SOLUTIONS & MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL

Elahe Wissinger, DMD

2504 E River Rd, 85718

520-745-5496 • Info@EDentalSolutions.net EDentalSolutions.net

Looking to fix your bite issues but avoid the “metal mouth” phenomenon? At E Dental Solutions, we can help you understand how to keep the aligners and your teeth clean and make it easy for you to fit into your best smile. See ad, back cover.

KETAMINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY

TUCSON COUNSELING ASSOCIATES 125 E Mabel St, 85705 520-214-0818

TucsonCounselingAssociates@gmail.com TucsonCounselingAssociates.com

Are you new to the world of therapeutic psychedelics? Look no further than our friendly, knowledgeable staff to guide you. Services currently offered are psychedelic integration and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy with ketamine.

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

LYMPH STUDIO

Susan Couture, LMT, MLD/CDT 6700 N. Oracle Rd., #239, 85704 520-999-0447 LymphStudio.com

Heal faster – Heal better. Immune boosting, detoxifying manual lymph drainage, pre- & post-surgery care for aesthetic and restorative Surgery. MLD reduces inflammation, assists with organ, endocrine, circulatory, digestive, neurologic and lymphatic systems. LifeWave X39 Stem Cell Activation patch distributor. Lifewave.com/SusanCouture. See ad, page 15.

MASSAGE

BRANDIE LYNN GARCIA, LMT

Healing Spirit Soaks

1074 N Swan Rd, 85719

520-344-3250 • HealingSpiritSoaks.com

Brandie Lynn Garcia LMT works alongside you in your Healing Journey of the Mind Body and Soul. Using a variety of massage techniques and Fascia Blasting sessions to help reduce cellulite, spot reduce subcutaneous fat, reduce pain, and increase blood flow.

KEN READER, LMT, RYT

The Right Touch Massage Therapy

2984 E Fort Lowell, 85716

520-326-7675 • RightTouchMassageTherapy.com

Tucson Touch Therapies

3903 E Pima St, 85712

520-881-7337 • TucsonTouchTherapies.com

Experienced Pain Relief therapist and wellness provider with 25 years as Reiki/Cranial therapist. Shiatsu and Thai Massage available at both locations. Cupping/ Gua Sha, Stones/Aromatherapy treatments available. Book today online at RightTouchMassageTherapy.com or call 520-326-7675.

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT since 1983

2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 85719

Aquatic Massage • Jin Shin Jyutsu

Craniosacral Therapy • Watsu

Integrative Massage

520-990-1857 • SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com

Water is life…80 minutes of Bliss. Immersed in heavenly 96-degree saltwater inside our poolhouse, receive massage, shiatsu, energy work, great stretches, flowing movement, and maybe Aquatic Craniosacral Therapy to deliciously unwind trauma and strain patterns. See ad, page 15.

MEDICAL INTUITIVE

DANIELLE DVORAK

847-323-9188

Danielle@Replevyn.com • Replevyn.com

Danielle is a trained and certified Medical Intuitive (CMIP) through The Practical Path in Tujunga, CA. Medical Intuition utilizes clairvoyance and the sense of intuition to view and assess an individual’s physical body, along with their unique energy system.

MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY

INFLAMMATION IMAGING OF TUCSON

Shared Office Space with Wild-Wellness

Dr. Joshua Reilly ND (Naturopath)

Lisa Holliday, CT 7790 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, 85704 520-468-1530 • Info@InflammationImaging.com InflammationImaging.com

Medical Thermography uses an infrared camera to see the current condition of your health, and blood flow dysfunction/ patterns, possibly years before a structure has time to form. Early intervention may help your practitioner with lifestyle/medical testing recommendations for the best outcome. $25 off any thermal health study. See ad, page 10.

MEDICARE SUPPORT

LIFE SOLUTIONS ADVISORS OF AMERICA

Holly Baker, Retirement Specialist PO Box 69820, Oro Valley, 85737 520-760-2378

Holly@LifeSolutionsAdvisors.net

Providing Solutions for Your Retirement

We here at Life Solutions Advisors and American Senior Benefits are a team of local medicare advisors and experts. As your trusted independent advisors, we work with most Medicare carriers and companies to best serve your needs and preferences. Call/email now to review your Medciare plan for 2024. See ad, page 9.

MEDITATION

THE YOGA CONNECTION

3929 E Pima, 85712 520-323-1222 • Yoga@YogaConnection.org YogaConnection.org

The Yoga Connection, a non-profit center, serving Tucson over 35 years, offers all levels of yoga and specialized classes. We offer Yoga teacher training leading to 200-hour and 300-hour certification. Ask about scholarships and payment options.

MINDFUL LIVING

MOXIE

Deb Beroset

ItsTimeForMoxie.com

Deb@ItsTimeForMoxie.com • 312-436-2160

What do you want to do with your one wild and precious life?

It’s not about knowing more, it’s about learning how to be more YOU. Learn how to tap into your soul’s desires and elevate your mood and energy. Book a FREE introductory call with Deb to find out more: MoxieTime.as.me/introductory-call. See ad, page 12.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

DR. DEEANN SABER, NMD

Transformational Medicine

2028 E Prince Rd, 85719

520-209-1755 • TFMND.com

Dr. Saber is a primary care naturopathic physician who specializes in endocrinology and functional medicine. Using science-based information as well as your personal symptoms, we will together find the best way to optimal health. See ad, page 3.

DR. EMILY TAKEUCHI-MILLER, NMD

Transformational Medicine

2028 E Prince Rd, 85719

520-209-1755

TFMND.com

Dr. Emily Takeuchi Miller, or “ Dr. Em” as she prefers, enjoys seeing patients of all ages and is committed to helping them live well no matter what their current condition. Her special interests include primary care medicine, pediatrics, and Mind-Body medicine/ biofeedback. See ad, page 3.

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE

Dr. Lance Morris

2310 N Wyatt Dr, 85712

520-322-8122

WFMedicine@gmail.com

ResonantSoundTherapy.com

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing “nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit. Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information. See ad, page 17.

WILD WELLNESS

437 W Thurber Rd Ste #3, 85705

520-600-0211

Wild-Wellness.com

Offering medical marijuana evaluations and certifications as well as soft tissue and osseous manipulation, acupuncture, shiatsu, craniosacral therapy, hydrotherapy, regenerative injection therapies and electromagnetic and thermal therapies. Book a free consultation today.

NON-TOXIC LIVING

SENERGY360

Brian Johnson

951-634-3588

Brian@Senergy360.com

Senergy360.com

Sustainably Green Building Techniques and principles of Building Biology and our dedication to creating healthy homes are of the utmost importance to us. We aim to use the safest building products and solutions on the market and work with many trusted sources.

See ad, page 7.

NUTRITIONIST

DESERT MINDFUL NUTRITION

Jayme White, MS, BCNS

6885 N Oracle Rd. Suite F, 85704

520-222-9606

DesertMindfulNutrition.com

Jayme White is a Board Certified Nutrition Specialist and Integrative Health Practitioner. She specializes in helping build sustainable dietary habits through mindful eating practices, not restrictive dieting. Conditions addressed include autoimmune, thyroid, gut health, hormone support, and chronic fatigue.

OFFICE SPACE

THINKSPACE EXECUTIVE SUITES

10371 N Oracle Rd # 201, 85737 520-505-3100 • ThinkSpaceAZ.com

We offer various options for space rentals, virtual offices, and additional amenities. We make things simple and affordable for those who need somewhere to call home for their business. Contact ThinkSpace Executive Suites today to learn more information about our office rental spaces. See ad, page 16. See ad, page 3.

ORTHODONTICS

GET IT STRAIGHT ORTHODONTICS AND FAMILY DENTISTRY

Nitalya B. Williams, DDS

801 N. Wilmot Rd, Ste F2, 85711 520-745-5051 • TucsonInfo@WedoBraces.com GetItStraightBraces.com

Comprehensive general dental and orthodontic care with compassion serving all ages. Braces/ Clear Aligner treatments for kids, teens and adults up to 70. TMJ therapy, appliances treating bruxism, grinding and clenching as well as Snore and sleep apnea appliance therapy. See ad, page 5.

PEDIATRIC INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

ANA TANASE MD, ABOIM

TMCOne La Canada Office

10390 N La Cañada Dr, Ste 110, 85737 520-420-2110

tmcaz.com/tmc-one/our-providers/ana-tanase Holistic pediatrician, board certified in pediatrics and Integrative Medicine, provides integrative medicine consults, primary care services, second opinions. Visits include personalized nutrition plan, lifestyle counseling, supplements, functional medicine testing, mind body medicine teachings. Accepts most insurances, appointments available online and by phone.

PERMANENT JEWELRY & MAKEUP

A LASTING TOUCH SALON NOW AT TRANSITIONS HAIR STUDIOS

Yvette Dwornik • 520-869-5593

Sarah Dwornik-Olivo • 520-869-4040 7163 E Broadway, 85710 YDwornik@yahoo.com

TransitionsHairStudios.com

LovelyLinksPermanentJewelry.com New location. Offering Hair, Permenent Make Up and Permenant Jewelry at beautiful, remodeled eastside location. Broadway at Kolb next to DSW. $50 off any new permanent make up service. See ad, page 16.

PSYCHEDELIC INTEGRATION

TUCSON COUNSELING ASSOCIATES

125 E Mabel St, 85705 520-214-0818

TucsonCounselingAssociates@gmail.com

TucsonCounselingAssociates.com

Despite large amounts of talk therapy or medications, do you still need help in healing treatment resistant trauma or depression? Tucson Counseling Associates’ well-trained and experienced team of psychedelic integration therapists can support you and discuss this emerging field of psychedelic assisted therapies.

REIKI

LEAH JACOBSON

Reiki Master & Embodied Movement Coach 520-499-0925 • TheFeelGoodMethod.net

The Feel Good Method, founded by Leah Jacobson, is a healing technique that stems from two healing forces: Reiki and Embodied Movement. With either service, (or combining the two) you'll be feeling good from the inside out!

PATH4CHANGE

Dan Kimball, MC LPC

64 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 202-14, 85701 602-999-1243

Path4Change.com

Uncover the path to inner harmony with Path4Change. Experience transformative counseling, coaching, Reiki, and Qigong practices that will help you unlock your true potential. It's time to embrace your journey towards balance and personal growth. Connect with us today! See ad, page 13.

YOUR BEST HOPES WELLNESS COACHING

Julie A.M. Sherwood, CWC 425-260-7665

Julie@YourBestHopesWC.com

YourBestHopesWC.com

Master Usui Reiki Practitioner via direct lineage to Dr. Usui, Julie helps you balance your life force energy, increase relaxation, loosen blockages to reactivate flow of chi to harmonize mind-bodyspirit. In-person and distance sessions available.

RESTAURANTS

LOVIN’ SPOONFULS

VEGAN RESTAURANT

2990 N Campbell Ave, Ste 120, 85719 520-325-7766

LovinSpoonfuls.com

Info@LovinSpoonfuls.com

Lovin’ Spoonfuls provides outstanding vegan comfort food in a relaxed atmosphere. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. The 100% plant-based meals are enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike. Favorites include the house-made burgers and Fried Chicken Dinner.

Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.

—Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

RETIREMENT PLANNING

LIFE SOLUTIONS ADVISORS OF AMERICA

Holly Baker, Retirement Specialist

PO Box 69820, Oro Valley, 85737

520-760-2378

Holly@LifeSolutionsAdvisors.net

Providing Solutions for Your Retirement

We here at Life Solutions Advisors and American Senior Benefits are a team of local advisors and experts specializing in the concerns of our young seniors heading into retirement. Areas of focus: Medical Expense Planning, Retirement Income Strategies, Legacy & Estate Preservation and Health Solutions. Call/email now to review your Medciare plan for 2024. See ad, page 9.

SALES TRAINING

DON ZAVIS

248-497-5869

DonZavis@comcast.net

Don Zavis is an accomplished executive with a successful history of taking private and public organizations to new levels of sales and profitability. See ad, page 13.

SKIN CARE

PAMPERED SKIN & SOUL STUDIO

Suzanne Pear, RN PhD LE COE

5160 E Glenn St, Ste 150, 85712 520-400-8109

PamperedSkinStudio.com

Dr. Suzie (PhD in Epidemiology) specializes in providing customized holistic skin care treatments for all skin types and concerns. Make an appointment today and start on your path to creating beautiful skin for life. See ad, page 4.

SOUND THERAPY

DANIELLE DVORAK

847-323-9188

Danielle@Replevyn.com

Replevyn.com

Relax and receive while your energy field is cleansed by antique Tibetan singing bowls, Gantas (bells) and more in the Tibetan Sacred Sound Healing tradition. Danielle is trained and certified through TibetanBowlSchool.com, and also a lifelong, classically-trained musician, intuitive empath and more.

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE

Dr. Lance Morris 2310 N Wyatt Dr, 85712

520-322-8122

WFMedicine@gmail.com

ResonantSoundTherapy.com

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘”nature cure” to heal mind, body and spirit. Developer of Resonant Sound Therapy. See website for more information. See ad, page 17.

SPIRITUAL COUNSELING

ANNA MANA RA

Higher Heart Healing

313-303-0651

HigherHeartHealing.co

As a Spiritual Coach and energy healer, Anna uses a variety of healing modalities including reiki, shamanic and quantum healing, that take you from feeling disconnected, anxious and fearful— to centered, joyful, healed and whole. Text 313-303-0651 for the scheduling link today. See ad, page 15.

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - TUCSON

Sunday Service: 3322 E Ft Lowell Rd, 85716

A spiritual alternative. We offer spiritual solutions to everyday challenges. You can learn about us at TucsonCSL.org Celebration Service 9:30am, Meditation 9am. For information about our Sunday services please email Admin@Tucsoncsl.org or call 520-319-1042. See ad, page 20.

ECKANKAR

The Path of Spiritual Freedom

1-877-300-4949

EckankarArizona.org

Facebook.com/ECKANKARArizona

Eckankar.org

HearHU.org

Eckankar is an active, individual, creative spiritual practice. A companion and road map for your Self-Discovery and God-Discovery journey. Discover the most secret part of yourself. The key to spiritual freedom lies within you. Explore life as a Soul Adventure.

THE SUMMIT LIGHTHOUSE

TEACHING CENTER PHOENIX

Elizabeth Clare Prophet

4105 N 20 St, Ste 115, Phoenix

SummitLighthousePhoenix.org

Facebook.com/TSLofPhoenix

480-442-5020

Learn about your inner divine self through The Teachings of the Ascended Masters by Mark and Elizabeth Clare Prophet. Free online classes on Archangels, Karma, Chakras and the Story of Sanat Kumara. SummitLighthousePhoenix.org. Click on “Free Spiritual Lessons”. More classes on Zoom.

THERAPEUTIC WRITING

WRITE TO HEAL!

Free Pilot Program

Kim Green & Marcia Williams

Call/Text: 678-938-2777

YouCanWriteYourLife@gmail.com

Awardwinning author, Kim Green, and Licensed Professional Counselor, Marcia Williams, present … Write to Heal, to serve those with unresolved trauma to experience the healing power of therapeutic writing. Seeking 16 people for free pilot program. Dates/Times TBA. Email/call to express your interest.

TMJ THERAPY

GET IT STRAIGHT ORTHODONTICS AND FAMILY DENTISTRY

Nitalya B. Williams, DDS 801 N. Wilmot Rd, Ste F2, 85711 520-745-5051

TucsonInfo@WeDoBraces.com

GetItStraightBraces.com

Comprehensive general dental and orthodontic care with compassion serving all ages. Braces/ Clear Aligner treatments for kids, teens and adults up to 70. TMJ therapy, appliances treating bruxism, grinding and clenching as well as Snore and sleep apnea appliance therapy. See ad, page 5.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

WENDY BECKER, BA, LMT, DIPL. L.AC., CNRT-M

Axis Vitality, PLLC

Neuro Solutions for Quantum Healing

3861 N 1st Ave, 85719

520-495-8515 • AxisVitality.com

Come experience a naturally facilitated processes of integrative acupuncture, cupping, bodywork, herbal and dietary services. In as few as 3-5 treatments you will see improvements without iatrogenic side effects.

WATER FILTRATION

SENERGY360

Brian Johnson

951-634-3588

Brian@Senergy360.com • Senergy360.com

Senergy360 systems are designed to emulate Nature through motion and materials. Water Vortices have long been known as water’s way of self-cleaning and energizing itself and the environment.

Natural Action utilizes a specific flow form geometry to establish a balanced vortex motion within the water. See ad, page 7.

WELLNESS CENTER

TRANSFORMATIONAL MEDICINE

DeeAnn Saber, NMD

Emily Takeuchi Miller, NMD

Zach Saber, LMP

Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN

2028 East Prince Rd, 85719

520-209-1755 • TFMND.com

We are like-minded healing professionals who have created a collaborative, patient-focused environment to provide healthy experiences for those ready to reach optimal health and wellness. See ad, page 3.

YOGA

THE YOGA CONNECTION

3929 E Pima, 85712

520-323-1222 • Yoga@YogaConnection.org

YogaConnection.org

The Yoga Connection, a non-profit center, serving Tucson over 35 years, offers all levels of yoga and specialized classes. We offer Yoga teacher training leading to 200-hour and 300-hour certification. Ask about scholarships and payment options.

BARBERS/ COSMETOLOGISTS WANTED.

Friendly, fun, professional environment. 15 stations. Newly renovated. Transitions Hair Studio. Eastside location. Broadway at Kolb, next to DSW. Call Yvette at 520-869-5593.

BREAK FREE IN ‘23. Break free from your old patterns, and reach your highest intentions with Transformational Coaching. Unique program reveals and releases your hidden blocks for maximum clarity and selfempowerment. Individual and Group programs. Trish Devitt: 520-261-5194. MetamorphosisNow.com

FOR 6 YEARS, TUCSON COUNSELING ASSOCIATES

has been dedicated to providing quality, anti-oppressive, affordable trauma-informed mental health treatment specializing in psychedelic integration and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). You are the expert in your own life and with the right tools, can connect with your inner healing wisdom. E-mail with questions: TucsonCounselingAssociates@gmail.com.

GROW BEYOND YOUR CURRENT UNDERSTANDING.

Classes include Meditation, Silent Prayer, Yoga, Healthy Habits, Creative Thinking, Integrative/Contemplative lifestyle. Discover ancient prayer techniques. Transform daily existence into a joyful heart-centered reality. Experience the presence of God. Via de Dios, 3615 N Prince Village PL 101, 85719. 520-954-1811. ViaDeDios.org

NEED A PERSONAL ASSISTANT or help with clerical, organizing, light housekeeping, rides to appointments, errands or someone to provide care for your pets and plants? I'm here to help. Reasonable rates to fit your needs. DCW/CPR/AED and First Aid Certified. Contact Deb at: 520404-9412 or Herde505@gmail.com.

NO MORE EXCUSES!

LIBERTY

SCIENCE

COACHING. Liberty is freedom from pain and restrictions in life. Science represents the evidence-based scientific methods forming the basis of Vera’s method of Neuro-Functional coaching which uses the brain’s plasticity to improve quality of life, work, business, and retirement. Call Vera at 520-275-8755 for 15 minute Discovery Call.

BLANK PAGE

CONSULTI N G

Make it happe n

2023 can be your best with an eye-opening, life-altering writing coach! Call for a free 30-minute consultation. I’ll ask the right questions while you discover that all of the answers are within. BlankPageConsult.com or 678-938-2777. Sliding scale pricing.

TURNING 65 IN THE NEXT 6 MONTHS?

Let me help you navigate the Medicare Maze. Already on Medicare but have questions? Contact me for your cost and coverage review. Call/ text/email Holly Baker at 520-760-2378 or email Holly@LifeSolutionsAdvisors.net.

SPIRITUAL MEDIUM focused on connecting with deceased loved ones, remembering them, and honoring their presences. Specializing in difficult passings, and how grief can (re) shape our lives and bodies. Email AIS. Eyes6@gmail.com to book a reading, current rates, and more info. Se habla español.

ORTHODONTIC ALIGNMENT

The assumption that orthodontic treatment is mainly about appearance has been proven wrong with many studies. The correct alignment of the teeth is crucial for good dental health.

Untreated orthodontic problems may contribute to tooth decay, gum disease, bone breakdown, jaw joint problems and loss of teeth. In addition, uncorrected problems can adversely affect one's speech, general health and self-esteem. Self-confidence almost always increases when a smile is improved.

Some of the benefits of having orthodontic treatment:

• Reduces the risk of gum disease and tooth decay by making it easier to clean your teeth properly.

• Prevents your teeth from getting chipped or broken due to misalignment.

• Prevents your teeth from being worn down prematurely or excessively.

• Can reduce stress, tension and pain in the jaw, neck and face if you suffer from a misaligned jaw.

• It can restore full oral function and improve oral wellness.

Dr. Wissinger is bringing the newest technology in the orthodontic world to Tucson! Discover the Fastbraces difference! Fast, comprehensive treatment in months... not years! She is also a top Invisalign provider and can decide if clear removable aligners are right for you.

Call the office of Dr. Wissinger to find out the advantages of orthodontic care and start your treatment today!