I hope this season finds you well and brings as much joy to your life as it does to mine. As the holidays approach, let’s all remember to prioritize self-care amid the hustle and bustle. Every year, I begin with the best intentions of creating space in my holiday schedule, yet somehow the days fill up, and time seems to fly by. This year, let’s make a pact to slow down and savor the magic of the season—a time for gratitude, generosity and connection. By carving out that spaciousness, we can show up as our healthiest, happiest and best selves, ready to share love, joy and kindness with those around us.
As always, this month’s issue is brimming with inspiration and valuable insights. In the News Brief section, you’ll find exciting local updates, including Transformational Medicine’s new longevity program for women navigating perimenopause and the grand opening of Blue Diamond Beauty Bar in Oro Valley, featuring their brand-new vegan beauty product line.
If stress tends to creep in during the holiday rush, you’re in luck—Lynette Maya of Wisdom Blooming shares timely tips to keep you grounded (page 8). This month’s Eco Tip highlights the growing trend of sustainable shampoo, conditioner and dish soap bars (page 9).
In Healing Ways, Ronald Zack of Innovative Wellness of Tucson dives into the importance of testosterone balance for women (page 10), while Deb Beroset of It’s Time For Moxie reflects on the transformative power of soul tribes (page 11). Deb is also kicking off 2025 with Moxiepalooza (January 4 to 6), an empowering event for women to connect and embrace their boldest selves.
For thoughtful holiday inspiration, check out our feature on Soulful Holiday Gifts (page 12) and a fascinating article on Exploring Medical Intuition (page 16). And for those with a sweet tooth, we’ve included delectable recipes in our Conscious Eating section, along with a feature article on Healthier Holiday Cookies (page 20).
This month’s Artist Spotlight by Suzie Agrillo (page 18) shines on the immensely talented local artist Randiesia Fletcher. Her story and artistic journey are sure to inspire.
Don’t forget to browse our Events Calendar for more ways to enjoy the season and connect with your community.
Thank you for being part of our vibrant readership. Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy, love and—most importantly—spaciousness.
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Transformational Medicine Launches Longevity Program for Women
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Transformational Medicine announces the launch of the TFM Longevity Program, a year-long health journey aimed at empowering women to achieve vibrant health and vitality. Designed specifically for women navigating perimenopause, this comprehensive program focuses on balancing hormones, boosting energy, and promoting overall wellness.
Developed by Dr. DeeAnn Saber and Dr. Emily Takeuchi Miller, the program combines their more than 20 years of expertise in women’s health. It addresses the root causes of hormonal imbalance such as fatigue, weight gain, brain fog and disrupted sleep, offering lasting solutions rather than just symptom management. The program takes a holistic approach to hormonal health, considering liver and gut function, cellular health, and the impact of environmental toxins. Educational sessions will help debunk common myths around weight loss, hormone replacement therapy, and other topics, while participants receive a personalized health plan with practical steps for sustainable nutrition and reducing toxin exposure.
The program provides proactive, customized guidance for women looking to improve perimenopausal symptoms and move from “fine” to vibrant.
Enrollment now open. Spots are limited. For more information or to book a discovery call, contact Transformational Medicine at 520209-1755 or visit TFMND.com. See ad, page 21.
Local Salon Debuts Vegan Beauty Line
Blue Diamond Beauty Bar, a new salon in Oro Valley, has officially opened its doors, offering a range of services alongside its newly launched line of vegan hair and skincare products. Owner Bianca McIver, a local resident, launched the Blue Diamond product line to provide customers with organic, cruelty-free options that are free of sulfates and parabens.
“I like clean, natural products,” affirms McIver. “I wanted to offer that for customers, too.”
The product line includes haircare essentials like shampoo, conditioner, volume powder, styling pomade, and extension shampoo. For body care, the salon offers hand and body wash, luxury bath salts, and body balm. Their facial products include a perfecting toning mist, hydrating moisturizer, brightening serum, and corrective serum.
Blue Diamond Beauty Bar incorporates its vegan haircare products into haircut and styling services and provides additional offerings such as hair extensions, Brazilian blowouts, facials, lash extensions, full-body waxing, and permanent makeup.
For the holiday season, the salon has gift certificates, gift bags and gift baskets available.
Blue Diamond Beauty Bar is located at 2295 W. Magee in Tucson. To book an appointment or purchase products, visit BlueDiamondBeautyBar.com or call 520-219-7186.
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Stress Relief Tips from Lynette Maya of Wisdom Blooming
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As the year-end approaches with the added pressure of elections, holidays, travel and extra expenses, many people find themselves feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and mentally fatigued. According to Lynette Maya, founder of Wisdom Blooming, these stressors can take a serious toll on the nervous system, affecting both physical and mental well-being.
Maya, a coach and consultant specializing in transforming stress into a resource through Organic Intelligence—a positive reinforcement clinical model rooted in somatic/body-based therapies—helps individuals tap into the body’s natural healing capacities, improve performance, and build resilience to stress. She shares three simple tips to maintain nervous system vitality during this hectic time.
Maya’s first tip, orientation, encourages individuals to visually scan their surroundings and focus on something pleasing, allowing the mind to rest on that object and experience a sense of pleasure. Secondly, she advises stimulus reduction by taking a break from the chaos—turning off excess noise, dimming lights, and removing distracting scents to create a peaceful moment. Finally, rest emphasizes the importance of giving the body and mind space to recover through full nights of sleep and moments of stillness.
In a fast-paced world, slowing down takes practice, but it can help invoke natural healing. This holiday season, Maya encourages individuals to gift themselves life skills by booking a one-on-one session.
To book a one-on-one session and for more information on private coaching, teacher training, parenting classes and children’s workshops, visit WisdomBlooming.com.
Acupuncture for Shingles
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral disease that causes a red rash on the face or one side of the body, accompanied by fluid-filled blisters, pain, burning and tingling. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 million Americans suffer from this condition every year. In a systematic review of studies, researchers evaluated 59 randomized controlled trials involving almost 4,000 shingles patients that had been treated with acupuncture. They concluded that acupuncture therapies were effective and safe for the treatment of this viral disease, reducing pain and skin lesions with few adverse effects.
Rise of Shampoo, Conditioner and Dish Soap Bars
The use of shampoo, conditioner and dish soap bars is gaining traction among eco-conscious consumers seeking a more sustainable future.
Environmental Impacts
Although the liquid form of these products may be convenient, their environmental impact is significant. Most come in plastic bottles, only 5 to 6 percent of which are recycled. The rest languish in landfills or break down into microplastics that flow into the waterways, harming marine life and ecosystems. The vast majority of these liquid products contain harmful chemicals such as sulfates and parabens that are detrimental to human health and end up in the water supply.
Benefits of Bars
According to beauty bar manufacturer Ethique, one bar can last as long as two to three plastic bottles of the liquid counterpart, saving money and reducing waste. A number of companies produce bars that are free from harmful chemicals and are sold in minimal, compostable packaging. Bars are travel-friendly, with no airline restrictions. They weigh less than a regularsized bottle of shampoo, and there is no risk of spillage in luggage.
Dish soap bars are highly concentrated, so they last longer. Many are made from natural ingredients that are gentle on the skin and safe for the environment. They eliminate the need for plastic bottles and often come in recyclable or compostable packaging. Use them for washing dishes, cleaning surfaces and handwashing delicate items.
Purchasing Tips
Choose products with natural ingredients and minimal packaging, and brands that
prioritize sustainability and transparency, offering detailed information about their practices and ingredients. If a company is vague or evasive, look elsewhere.
Ethique, Lush and EcoRoots, for example, offer high-quality, eco-friendly bars that cater to a variety of needs. Ethique is known for its zero-waste commitment. Lush offers a wide range of handmade bars with unique scents and ingredients. EcoRoots focuses on natural, sustainable products for eco-conscious consumers.
Certifications by USDA Organic, Fair Trade and Leaping Bunny indicate that a product meets specific environmental and ethical standards. A label listing natural ingredients is a good sign, but be wary of vague terms like “green” or “eco-friendly” without specifics to back them up.
Usage Tips
To prolong the life of bars and ensure they remain effective and hygienic, keep them dry between uses and use a soap dish with drainage holes or a reusable tin for storage. It might take a few tries to become accustomed to using solid bars, but they are just as effective as their liquid counterparts. Rub the bar between the hands or directly onto hair or dishes, then rinse thoroughly. High-quality bars can produce an impressive lather.
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Women Need Testosterone, Too
by Ronald Zack
When women think of menopause, estrogen often takes center stage. The ovaries stop producing estrogen, menstruation ceases, and symptoms such as mood swings, anxiety, depression, insomnia, night sweats and urinary and sexual issues commonly arise. Treatment typically involves estrogen, antidepressants and sleep medications. However, many of these symptoms are also linked to a deficiency in testosterone— a critical hormone that often gets overlooked.
Testosterone is not just a male hormone. Women need it, too!
Like men, women have testosterone receptors in almost every organ and tissue in their bodies. Testosterone plays a vital role in numerous bodily functions and is, in fact, the most abundant active hormone in both men and women. In women, the ovaries produce more testosterone than estrogen. Even after estrogen production stops during menopause, the ovaries continue to produce testosterone, albeit at lower levels.
Women’s testosterone levels decline earlier and more rapidly than estrogen. Starting in their 20s, women experience a gradual decline in testosterone, losing about half of it by age 40.
Recognizing the Signs of Testosterone Deficiency
Symptoms of low testosterone in women can include:
• Fatigue
• Brain fog
• Insomnia • Irritability • Anxiety • Depression • Weight gain • Mood swings • Decreased sex drive
In addition to these symptoms, low testosterone in women is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and heart
disease. Research suggests that testosterone can protect the heart, brain, bones and breasts. Women who undergo testosterone replacement therapy often report improved well-being, increased strength, decreased weight, and even thicker skin with fewer wrinkles.
Exploring Testosterone Replacement
If you suspect you might benefit from testosterone replacement, it’s important to consult with a provider experienced in hormone replacement therapy. A thorough evaluation, including lab work and a detailed history and physical exam, is essential.
Despite extensive research supporting the safety and effectiveness of testosterone therapy for women, no FDA-approved testosterone formulations are currently available for women outside of treating hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). Most options—such as bioidentical creams, pellets or troches—are provided by compounding pharmacies and are considered “off-label” use. Your provider will discuss the risks and benefits to help you make an informed decision.
Is Testosterone Replacement Right for You?
Testosterone replacement can benefit women of all ages, from their 30s to their 70s, when medically indicated. Its potential to prevent disease and improve quality of life makes it a treatment worth exploring.
Ronald Zack is the founder of Innovative Wellness of Tucson located at 6630 E. Carondelet Dr. in Tucson. He specializes in bioidentical hormone therapy tailored to individual needs and helps his clients achieve optimal health through personalized care. By understanding and embracing bioidentical hormone therapy, you can take a significant step toward enhanced well-being and a more vibrant life. Connect at 520-496-4649. See ad, page 14.
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The Power of Soul Tribe
Finding Connection in a Lonely World
by Deb Beroset
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The Healing Power of Soul Connections
Life can be tough, and there are times when we feel broken or weary. But something beautiful happens when we’re surrounded by people who love us. Our people remind us of the parts of ourselves we might lose sight of in the daily grind. They see our potential, even on the days we feel we’ve got nothing left to give.
So, how do we find this elusive soul tribe? Here’s where it starts: by becoming more of who you are. When we show up as ourselves, we naturally attract others who resonate with that energy. You’ll be amazed at who finds their way to you when you’re living your truth. There may be people in your life already who could be part of your tribe. Say yes to the connections that feel right.
Building Soulful Bonds
Finding your tribe is just the beginning. To truly have these connections become a source of strength, you’ve got to nurture them. Soul tribe relationships are like any other living thing—they need time, energy and love to thrive. And let’s face it, in our go-go-go culture, it’s easy to let friendships fall by the wayside. But if we want the richness of soul connection in our lives, we must be intentional about it.
f you’re like most people, you’ve felt it—that quiet, deep-down longing for people who really get you, who hold space for your messy bits as well as your shining moments. It’s a yearning that can surface at the strangest times—like when you’re in a crowded room or scrolling through social media. It’s that feeling that something is missing, and that something is real connection.
As much as our culture encourages independence and self-sufficiency, the truth is that we’re wired for connection. Humans have always thrived in tight-knit groups where we feel we belong. And here’s the kicker: research shows that our need for meaningful relationships isn’t just a feel-good extra. Studies reveal that a lack of connection can be as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, affecting our hearts, minds and immune systems. Today’s loneliness epidemic is a wake-up call, reminding us that the ache for belonging is a fundamental part of being human—and finding a soul tribe is one of the best ways to answer it.
Why We Crave Soul Tribe
Finding your soul tribe isn’t just about having a group of friends; it’s about finding the people who lift you up, keep you grounded, and make you feel like you truly belong. Imagine having people who love and appreciate the real you, who remind you of your worth when you’ve forgotten and help you find courage when you’re feeling small. They’re like your chosen family, reflecting back your best self. And here’s the magic: having this kind of connection isn’t just a bonus. People with a soul tribe are often more resilient, healthier and, frankly, happier. They feel secure, knowing they’re not alone. When you have a tribe cheering you on, your fears seem a little less daunting, and your dreams feel more possible.
One simple way to keep those bonds alive is to create regular time together. Maybe it’s a weekly check-in, a monthly gathering, or even a spontaneous weekend retreat. Even small rituals can create a lasting bond.
And remember, showing up for each other matters. Be there to celebrate the good stuff, and be there for the harder times, too. In a world that’s constantly pulling at our attention, simply showing up is one of the most powerful gifts we can give one another.
Embracing the Journey
Finding a soul tribe isn’t a quick process; it’s a journey. Life has a way of connecting us with the right people when we’re ready for it, so trust the process. And when you’re in a period without your people, use that time to go inward, nurture yourself, and stay open.
In the end, our soul tribe reflects who we’re becoming. By surrounding ourselves with people who uplift, inspire and challenge us, we create the conditions for our best selves to flourish.
Speaking of soul tribes, Moxiepalooza 2025—a three-day virtual retreat of soulful connection and inspiration—kicks off the new year from January 4 to 6. Designed to awaken creativity and ignite purpose, passion and joy, this event invites women to come together, connect and embrace their boldest selves. Learn more at ItsTimeForMoxie.com/moxiepalooza.
Deb Beroset is the founder of It’s Time For Moxie, a vibrant collection of programs, retreats and a soulful community where women are invited to live boldly, connect deeply, and embrace the fullness of who they are. Visit ItsTimeForMoxie.com and remember: life is short—be bodacious. See ad, page 17.
Soulful Holiday Gifts
Restorative Presents for Loved Ones
by Marlaina Donato
Winter urges us to schedule more downtime, but the festive season can sweep us into a whirlwind of time-sensitive preparations, social gatherings and the nurturing of our loved ones. Between the office party and taking the family feast out of the oven, self-care can easily be forgotten, and we may wind up feeling overwhelmed.
Many of us are stressed out. According to a 2023 survey by the American Association of Retired Persons, 50 percent of caregivers are burdened emotionally from maintaining the role, and four in 10 caregivers rarely, if ever, feel relaxed. A national survey conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
found that 62 percent of parents feel the weight of burnout. Earlier this year, the American Psychological Association revealed in a survey that 57 percent of workers are enduring work-related stress in the form of burnout, anger and emotional exhaustion.
This giving season, remembering family members near and far, as well as service providers, teachers, emergency personnel, nurses and tradespeople, can provide relief (and even a sprinkle of magic) to those that make a meaningful difference in our lives. While sharing holiday joy with others, it is important to also gift ourselves with soothing activities and helpful items to temper holiday stress.
The Gift of Self-Care
“Self-care needs to happen daily—whether meditation, journaling, taking yourself out for a cup of coffee with a book, cooking yourself nourishing food or even dancing to your favorite song in the kitchen,” says Caitlin Ball, a health and lifestyle coach in Zurich, Switzerland. “Sometimes, planning to have no plans is a special treat, especially for those of us that have packed calendars. Even if you’re spending the holidays with family, you don’t have to spend every waking minute together, and everyone will be happier if you are happy.”
Whether we go online to create a curated box of comfort for ourselves or surprise
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someone with a gift certificate from their favorite yoga studio or nail salon, acknowledging body, mind and spirit can be the ultimate gesture of generosity. “Gifting self-care to someone else is like saying, ‘I see you fully.’ It acknowledges that a person is more than just their day-to-day roles or responsibilities—they have emotional, physical and mental needs,” says Chrissa J. Santoro, senior director of communications at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, New York.
Investing in someone’s peace or transformation outlasts and outshines less thoughtful presents. “Gifting a retreat experience, workshop or wellness service to a loved one is like giving them permission to prioritize themselves—a gift many people hesitate to give themselves, especially after hardship, long work weeks or grief,” Santoro asserts. “These experiences create a space for someone to step away from the stress, noise and demands of daily life, giving them a chance to reset. This kind of thoughtful gift offers not only physical rest, but also emotional renewal, reminding them of their own worth and helping them rebuild strength from the inside out.”
A self-care gift can be as simple as a basket of locally made artisan bread or as life-changing as a personalized therapeutic intervention. “Maybe that holiday gift is a gift certificate to see a coach, a counselor or a therapist,” suggests Paula Forte, an integrative health and wellness coach in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, who specializes in helping caregivers that too often care for others more than themselves.
Forte spent 45 years working as a registered nurse before becoming her husband’s caregiver when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She knows firsthand the downward spiral of self-neglect. Her suggestions for mindful gift-giving include a week of meal delivery service, especially if eating healthy has been a challenge; simple pleasures, such as a canister of fragrant tea or a bouquet of flowers; or a ticket to a botanical garden, inviting the recipient to spend healthful time
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The Pampered Path
Since ancient times, people have sought luxurious and therapeutic respite in baths and the use of precious oils and scents. From hot stone massage to aromatherapy spa treatments, today’s bodywork modalities offer something for everyone. Pampering might be seen as a vanity-driven practice, but heading to the nearest spa or salon is a surefire way to boost endorphins that not only improve mood but lower stress
hormones such as cortisol, promoting the body’s natural state of homeostasis. A 2020 study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that 10 minutes of massage, as well as simple rest, significantly reduces systemic stress by prompting the nervous system to switch into parasympathetic mode.
Giving someone a pampering experience can be a wonderful way to bring them fully back to all their senses. “A great option is a gift certificate to your favorite spa for a facial or a skincare basket to create that selfcare routine at home,” says Diana DePaoli, holistic esthetician, herbalist and owner of Aura+Bloom, in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. “Men need self-care, too. According to my husband, Danny, it is sleep and a good shave, followed up with some extra love for his beard with my chamomile serum.”
DePaoli’s energy facials include tuning-fork sound healing, as well as reiki, an energyhealing modality, combining physical and spiritual restoration in one session. Even à la carte spa treatments like Himalayansalt massage or foot reflexology does a body and soul good.
Gifting Kindness, Time and Presence
Making someone’s world light up this holiday season doesn’t need to involve expensive presents. Creating a special music
playlist, serving breakfast in bed or inviting a neighbor out for coffee are simple, but lovely, gestures that make a person feel special. “I think coupons for experiences you can do together are very meaningful, and you get to spend quality time together. Maybe a coupon for a day hike and picnic, or a movie night with lots of fun snacks,” recommends Ball, adding, “The older people in our lives just want to hear from us or spend time with us. Give them a coupon saying you will call them once a week.”
Forte’s low-cost suggestions include “a book of coupons to run errands they simply don’t have time to complete, like taking their kids to a museum or park, returning the purchase that was the wrong size or detailing their car.” For DePaoli, inexpensive but thoughtful gifts can also fill someone’s belly with love. “You can’t go wrong with making someone a homemade meal or dessert,” she suggests.
Adopting a Self-Care Mindset
Self-care is vital during the holidays and beyond. DePaoli says, “Being able to rest and reboot is very important to being able to have the energy and mindset to move forward in anything.” And according to Forte, “Self-care isn’t selfish. It is self-preservation.”
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Exploring Medical Intuition
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Throughout history, intuitive evaluations of the physical body and energy field have played a pivotal role in supporting health and wellness. Ancient mystics, seers, and cultural traditions worldwide have honored the power of “gut feelings.” Even today, though rarely discussed openly, many medical professionals recognize and rely on their intuition as a valuable tool in patient care.
Medical intuition is an evolving practice that focuses on the intuitive observation and assessment of the physical body and biofield (including the aura and chakra system) to promote holistic health in body, mind, and spirit. This method is increasingly recognized in the fields of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and complementary and integrative health (CIH).
In 2005, the Institute of Medicine in Washington, D.C., included medical intuition in its report on the use of complementary and alternative medicine by the American public. This report described medical intuition as the application of focused, intuitive instinct to “read” or “diagnose” energetic and frequency information in and around the human body.
As a standalone practice, medical intuition offers a unique and unbiased perspective that complements traditional healthcare approaches. By expanding our understanding
of a patient’s condition, it provides insights unencumbered by the limitations of any single modality. Medical intuitive assessments empower healthcare providers to explore all potential pathways to healing, making it a valuable tool in modern medicine.
Certified medical intuitives integrate seamlessly into healthcare settings, offering insights that can inform and enhance patient care. While the term “medical” is part of its name, medical intuition is not a substitute for licensed medical, psychotherapy, or other healthcare practices. Instead, it serves as a complementary approach that supports whole-person healing.
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Open Portfolio: Artist Randiesia Fletcher
by Suzie Agrillo
Artist Randiesia Fletcher spent her childhood living in Los Angeles’ Skid Row slums, unhoused or in crime infested neighborhoods with drug-addicted parents. After completing high school, she moved away from Los Angeles and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.
When she was medically retired from the Marine Corps in Tucson in 2005, this talented artist decided to use her art as mental health therapy to escape her past. This decision would change the trajectory of her life. Today, she is an accomplished expressionist artist who crafts colorful, beautiful paintings.
Fletcher’s “Living2Portraits” artwork challenges the perceptions of Pan-African faces, particularly a non-smiling face. Her goal is to redefine these faces that have been stereotyped as thugs, criminals, harlots and Jezebels. The collection eases the fears of normal facial expressions, the expressions of culture, family, community and nationality—a message in line with the ideas of contemporary art in the 21st century.
Fletcher has a deep passion to help other people like her, whose lives have been impacted by trauma. Her message of resilience? Never give up.
Q&A with Artist
Randiesia Fletcher
What do you remember about liking art from an early age?
Art initially started as my mental health therapy. It was an escape from poverty, crime and from those close to me who suffered from substance abuse disorder. I liked art (visual and written) because it gave me a life beyond the reality of my everyday existence.
What is your educational background as an artist?
My first educational experience came from a woman named Dawn. She saw my talents and decided to teach me the basics of oil painting. The first thing we did was go to an art store where she bought me paint brushes, oil paints, lava soap, turpentine
and canvas. I worked on my gift until I went into high school where I took a visual arts class, and that’s where I continued with painting and sculpture.
Since then, I have taken a variety of art classes from artists around the world. As an anthropologist, I have studied the history of art and how it’s made. My work is an auto-ethnography. My undergraduate work from the University of Arizona is in creative writing and anthropology. My graduate work from the University of Phoenix is in creative education.
Where do you get the ideas for your art?
The history and legacy of my family and my community give me ideas about which art projects I want to create. So, my first step is research. I research a topic and see the correlation between that topic and my community and that’s when I begin to write a story and create the images that correspond.
Which life experiences have influenced your artistic style?
My goal is to explore cultural phenomenon through my firsthand experiences. I use my personal experiences to articulate broader
Randiesia Fletcher painting at the Harambee Festival
Randiesia Fletcher at the farm
Randiesia Fletcher making dolls
social, cultural and political meetings. My research and artwork are influenced by the anthropological investigations of Zora Neal Hurston, and the literature of W.E.B. Dubois. Dubois speaks about double consciousness—how people are forced to see themselves through a narrow lens.
Where can people buy your art?
People can purchase my art through private sales. They can make an appointment with me in person or virtually. Contact me via social media or email.
How is your art a message for social change?
My art is a message for social change because it asks us to reconsider the negative ideas and images and stereotypes. Let’s try to build a bridge of understanding. In what ways are we similar and different? Be okay with the differences and okay with the similarities. Let humans be humans without imposing our ways for superiority. Remember, it’s alright to disagree with each other, but it’s how we manage it that counts.
You teach art therapy. How can art therapy classes help heal trauma?
Art is a healing mechanism, and I am living proof that it works. Before I knew about the value of art therapy, I engaged in art to help me process critical situations with my family. We are not meant to hold onto stress without a release. When pressure builds up in the earth, an eruption is inevitable—lava flows, geysers eject water and the earth shakes violently. Our mental health suffers when we do not have avenues of release and escape. Rage, violence and self-harm are all indicative of unresolved conflict, issues and problems. Making art is a healthy way to release and escape from these harmful scenarios.
What is the Urban Forest Project?
The Urban Forest Project is a social initiative identifying the causes of hunger and making food more available through food forests in lower income communities. Our goal is to help people adapt to the changing
world by reducing the Tucson heat island effect by caring for our soil, planting edible trees and shrubs—a food forest.
In our former low-income housing community, we reduced energy consumption by 25-50% by retrofitting an existing home with energy efficient windows and appliances. We were credited with a Green Leader’s Certificate. Though the original landscape of our project is gone, we still raise goats and grow a garden in which we share food, seeds and goats with those interested in learning.
You’ve authored several books. Please tell us about them and where people can buy them.
I have written many books, but I’ve only published two, which are available on Amazon. Scratches, Needles, and the Glass Pipe: Coping with Rejection, Hurt, and Abandonment, and Social Mindfulness: Child Soldiers. I also write corresponding stories to all of my artwork.
I’m excited about my newest book which details a qualitative study on the physical outcomes of multiple personality disorders. The book is a case study that has corresponding oil pastel images that match the personality traits. I’ve been a busy person researching, finding photos and drawing.
In addition to art, what are you most enthusiastic about?
I work with homeless people, displaced individuals, a lot of people in the international communities and people who are just challenged with life as a whole. That is my passion—to go out there and to be an advocate for those who are not at their best right now.
Connect with Randiesia Fletcher by email at RandiesiaFletcher@gmail.com or on Instagram, @portraits_of_sustainability.
Suzie Agrillo is a freelance writer in Tucson, and a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings Magazine. She focuses on writing about the arts, inspirational people and the human connection. Connect at SuzieInTheOldPueblo@gmail.com.
Randiesia Fletcher presenting the “Invalidation Series”
Randiesia Fletcher and “Geechee Woman” at Marian de La Vega Galleria
Randiesia Fletcher with her daughter Imani-Love at the Drawing Studio with Renowned Artist and founder of the Drawing Studio Andy Rush
Randiesia Fletcher with sons and Jewelry Makers, Bryan-Mikhail and Myles-Amari, painter Imani-Love and husband, visual artist Herman B. Harris Jr.
Healthier Holiday Cookies
Easy Switches That Don’t Compromise on Taste
by Maya Whitman
Whether it’s chunky chocolate chip, classic sugar, jammy rugelach, spicy gingerbread, Russian teacakes or cinnamon-dusted snickerdoodles, the holidays would not be complete without a festive array of cookies. Seasonal favorites usually pack on the sugar, but with a little know-how, whipping up healthier versions can be both easy and fun.
“The most important thing to remember is that the techniques are the same; only the ingredients have changed,” says Christina Pirello, Emmy Award-winning host of the national public television cooking show Christina Cooks! and author of 13 plant-based cookbooks. “Even healthy versions of cookies can feel indulgent while being better for you. Use the best quality ingredients you can, and you’ll never go wrong.”
Sugar Savvy
Most conventional cookie recipes require up to two cups of sugar, not-so-good news for any health-conscious sweet tooth, but alternatives are plentiful. “With the caveat that most sweetener substitutions require some adjustments to make sure the final texture still works, there are some fabulous options that up the nutrients, add more flavor and depth and pack much less of a glycemic punch,” says Katie Wells, founder of Wellness Mama, an online resource for women and moms that want to live a healthier life.
The glycemic index (GI) is a value used to measure how much specific foods increase blood sugar levels on a scale of zero to 100, where sugar is 100. Numerous studies have found that following a low GI diet may reduce blood sugar levels and improve blood sugar management in people with Type 2 diabetes.
Monk fruit and unprocessed forms of stevia, a plant-based sweetener, are bloodsugar friendly and nutritious when used alone, but are controversial when combined with erythritol, a sugar alcohol that, based on recent studies, is suspected of increasing the risk for blood clotting, stroke and cardiovascular events.
For Pirello, baking without pseudo sweeteners or processed sugar does a body good while imbuing festive favorites with even deeper flavor. “For me the best options for cookies are coconut sugar and beet sugar as both are granular and can be substituted 1-to-1 in recipes. Both are the color of brown sugar so your cookies may take on a darker color, but the flavor will be amazing. I also use brown rice syrup, but often mixed with coconut or beet sugar.” For the best flavor, Pirello praises 100 percent pure monk fruit, as well as her no-calorie favorite, BochaSweet, which is made from kabocha squash and “tastes and behaves like sugar.”
In addition to coconut sugar, Wells also favors maple syrup and honey, which require an increase in dry ingredients to balance the liquid but add amazing flavor and other beneficial properties, such as naturally occurring minerals and antioxidants.
Common dates, larger and plumper
Medjool dates and other dried fruits can replace conventional sugar with rich sweetness, especially for no-bake holiday cookies and bars. Wells likes the versatility of dried fruits when chopped or blended. She recommends soaking them before using in recipes to help improve their texture.
For cookie dough recipes that do not require much liquid, powdered date sugar can be used in place of sugar 1-for-1 while reducing dry ingredients by 25 percent. Mashed bananas can rock an oatmeal cookie recipe, taking it to another level in terms of flavor without any other added sweeteners.
Common Substitutions
• ¾ cup honey or maple syrup for 1 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of blended dates for any amount of sugar in a recipe
• 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce for 1 cup of sugar
• ¾ cup of mashed ripe bananas for 1 cup of sugar
• For vegan cookies that won’t crumble, mix 1 tablespoon of finely ground flax seeds with 3 tablespoons warm water to replace 1 egg.
Gluten-Free Delicious
Gluten-free (GF) baking has come a long way with plenty of GF flour options, but knowing which ones to use can make or break a holiday baking spree. “It has never been easier to make gluten-free cookies that taste almost identical to their gluten-based inspirations,” says Wells. “There are even organic, measure-formeasure flours that let you bake the original recipes as written.”
Pirello sees more of a learning curve. “It’s such a challenge to make a good glutenfree cookie, but with products like almond flour out there, you can do it,” she says. “Use a gluten-free flour mix—not a cake or cookie mix—and mix it with 75 percent almond flour to create a moist yummy cookie. They will always be fragile unless you use eggs, but it works for me without them.”
The Secret Ingredients
In the end, baking is all about having fun. “They’re cookies, not world peace, although I think more cookies could bring about world peace,” Pirello quips, suggesting what we all know: love is the secret ingredient in any holiday cookie recipe.
Maya Whitman is a frequent writer for Natural Awakenings.
CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP ALMOND COOKIES
YIELD: 28 TO 30 COOKIES
5 Tbsp vegan butter substitute
¼ cup Suzanne’s Specialties Maple Rice Nectar
6 Tbsp coconut sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1 cup almond flour
½ cup whole wheat pastry flour or sprouted whole wheat flour
½ cup rolled oats
½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
⅔ cup non-dairy, dark chocolate chips
Preheat a conventional oven to 350° F or convection oven to 325° F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whip together vegan butter, rice nectar, coconut sugar, vanilla, sea salt and cinnamon until smooth. Mix in almond flour, wheat flour and oats to form a soft, sticky dough. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips until well-incorporated through the dough.
Scoop tablespoons of dough and arrange on the baking sheets, leaving room for them to grow—approximately 18 cookies on a sheet, three across and six down. Do not press the cookies down.
Bake for 13 minutes. Remove the trays from the oven. Using a small spoon or spatula, slightly and gently flatten the cookies.
Recipe courtesy of Christina Pirello.
THUMBPRINT COOKIES WITH JAM
YIELD: 36 TO 48 COOKIES
5 Tbsp vegan butter substitute
¼ cup coconut sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ cup sprouted whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup fine almond flour
2 Tbsp arrowroot
½ tsp baking soda
Pinch of sea salt
Strawberry or other fruit-sweetened preserves
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place all the ingredients, except the preserves, in a stand mixer and mix until a stiff dough forms.
Form the dough into walnut-size balls and arrange on the baking sheet, allowing about an inch between each cookie for rising. With a wet thumb, make an indentation in each cookie. Using a small spoon, fill the indentation in each cookie with preserves. Bake for 13 to 14 minutes. Remove cookies from the oven and allow to cool completely before transferring to a container.
⅓ cup organic blackstrap molasses or unsulphured molasses
¼ cup coconut sugar (optional)
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line baking sheets with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl or stand mixer, mix the almond flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt and coconut flour.
In a blender, blend the eggs, melted butter or coconut oil, dates, almond or coconut milk, and molasses.
Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a hand mixer or stand mixer. The dough should be thick enough to form balls, but not quite as thick as Play-Doh.
Refrigerate dough for at least 15 minutes to let harden slightly. This will make it easier to form for baking.
Carefully roll the dough into 1-inch balls. A cookie scoop can help with portioning. If using sugar, roll the dough in a light coating of sugar for texture and to help prevent sticking.
Place dough on a baking sheet. Flatten the cookies with the bottom of a glass or measuring cup.
Bake cookies for 15 minutes. Halfway through baking, remove from oven and make marks with a fork, if desired. This step is completely optional but creates the look of traditional molasses cookies.
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before carefully removing from baking sheet onto a cooling rack or wire rack. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Recipe courtesy of Katie Wells.
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NATUROPATHIC
CHOCOLATE COFFEE COOKIES
YIELD: 16 COOKIES
⅔ cup sprouted whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour
½ tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp arrowroot
Pinch of sea salt
Generous pinch of cinnamon
18 oz dark, non-dairy chocolate, coarsely chopped
4½ oz extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp spring or filtered water
3 Tbsp of store-bought egg replacer with 6 Tbsp of water (or mixture of 3 Tbsp finely ground flax seeds with 9 Tbsp warm water) and let sit for one minute to thicken
1 cup coconut sugar
2 Tbsp brewed espresso
5 oz pecans, coarsely chopped
5 oz hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Place 12 ounces of chocolate and oil in a heat-resistant bowl over simmering water. Cook, stirring occasionally until the chocolate has melted and is creamy and smooth. Set aside.
In a stand mixer, whip the egg replacer, sugar and espresso to combine well. Add the melted chocolate mixture and mix well. By hand, fold in the nuts, the remaining 6 ounces of chocolate and the other dry ingredients to form a soft cookie dough.
Use a spoon to drop 16 (or so) ½-ounce mounds onto the baking sheet, leaving at least two inches between cookies, as they will spread. Bake for 15 minutes or until the tops crackle. Allow to cool completely before transferring to a container.
Recipe courtesy of Christina Pirello.
Calendar of Events
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Sunday, December 1
ECK Light & Sound Service – 11am-12:30pm. 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. Homewood Suites, 4250 N Campbell Ave. 877-300-4949. Welcome@ EckankarArizona.org. EckankarArizona.org.
Mark Your Calendar
Bio-Touch Meetup & Practice
December 5 • 5pm 5634 E Pima St Bio-TouchDoveMountain.com/meetup
Bio-Touch Practitioner Training
December 7 & 8 • 9am-3pm
Live / In-Person • 10-12 Hours of CE for nurses, doulas, and massage therapists
Bio-TouchDoveMountain.com/ practitioner-training
Free Workshop
Addressing Learning Disabilities
Using Bio-Touch Healing
December 5 • 6pm
Live on Facebook and YouTube
@BioTouchHealing
Saturday, December 7
Composting Workshop – 9am. Composting workshop with the U of A Compost Cats. Discover techniques to create rich, nutrient-dense compost to supercharge your soil and reduce waste. Free compost giveaway, bring your own container(s). Blue Moon Garden, 1375 N 13th Ave.
Paramahansa Yogananda Teachings – 1011:30am. First and third Saturday. Gather to pray, chant and meditate for 40 minutes. No charge. Ananda Tucson Meditation Center, 1002 E. Prince Rd. AnandaTucson.org.
BICAS 27th Annual Art Auction – 5-9pm. The BICAS 27th Annual Art Auction is an allages event accompanied by food, drinks and live entertainment, featuring silent bidding on one-ofa-kind bicycle art by local artists. BICAS, 2001 N 7th Ave. 520-628-7950. BICAS.org.
Monday, December 9
Meaning & Mortality Creative Conversation Event and Tucson Friendly & Fearless Death Café: In-person – 4:30-7pm. First Monday. Safe, respectful Death Cafe conversations aim to increase awareness of death. Hosted by Isabel Amorous. No charge. Ward 2, 7820 E Broadway. Facebook.com/TucsonDeathCafe.
Friday, December 13
10-Minute Emsella and/or Emsculpt Session – 10am-2pm. Strengthening pelvic floor muscles will aid your health and wellness more than you can imagine. Get a free 10-minute session by appointment only. No charge. Transformational Medicine, 2028 East Prince Rd. 520-209-1755. TFMND.com.
Sunday, December 15
Live Sunday Service – 12pm. Gather for streaming a live Sunday Service from Ananda Village, our headquarters. No charge. Ananda Tucson Meditation Center, 1002 E. Prince Rd. AnandaTucson.org.
Saturday, December 21
Paramahansa Yogananda Teachings – 1011:30am. First and third Saturday. Gather to pray, chant and meditate for 40 minutes. No charge. Ananda Tucson Meditation Center, 1002 E. Prince Rd. AnandaTucson.org.
Daily
Warmpool Peaceful Floating – 10am-6pm. 90 min, by appointment. Wednesdays-Saturdays. 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. Text: 520-990-1857. SantaRitaSprings@ gmail.com. SantaRitaSprings.com.
Watsu Aquatic Massage – 10am-7pm. 90 min, 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 – 8am2pm. 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. Meditation: 9-10am; Service Reading: 10-11am. Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, Self-Realization Fellowship, Kriya Yoga lessons. All are welcome. No charge. Self-Realization Fellowship, Tucson Meditation Group, 1702 E Prince #140. 520-792-6544. TucsonMeditationGroup.org.
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.
Center for Spiritual Living Tucson Sunday Celebration Service – 9:30-10:30am. With Rev. Rhonda Tretsven. An inclusive spiritual alternative offering spiritual solutions to everyday challenges. Meditation: 9am. By donation. CSL Tucson @ Live Theater Workshop, 3322 E. Ft Lowell Rd. 520-3191042. CSLT911@gmail.com. TucsonCSL.org.
New Mind, New World: Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation for Daily Life – 10-11:15am. Buddhist teachings and meditation to help us to understand the root of our problems and their solutions. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520441-1617. MeditationInTucson.org.
Sunday Feast and Bhakti Program – 5:30pm. 7pm ten-course feast. Govinda’s Hare Krishna temple and vegetarian restaurant hosts a wonderful program. No charge. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E Blacklidge. 520-792-0630. GovindasOfTucson.com.
Monday
Meaning & Mortality Creative Conversation Event and Tucson Friendly & Fearless Death Café: In-person – 4:30-7pm. First Monday. Safe, respectful Death Cafe conversations aim to increase awareness of death. Hosted by Isabel Amorous. No charge. Ward 2, 7820 E Broadway. Facebook.com/TucsonDeathCafe.
Contemplative Prayer Group – 6-7pm. Weekly Group. Silent 20-minute “sit”. By donation. Via de Dios, 3615 N. Prince Village Place, Ste 101. 520-954-1811. ViaDeDios.org.
Tuesday
Buddhist Meditations & Practices for the Modern World – 6:30-7:45pm. Buddhist teachings and meditation with Buddhist nun Gen Lingpur to help us stop the causes of suffering. No charge. 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
Death, Dying, Near Death Experiences, and Thoughts About the Afterlife – 7-8:30pm. First, third and fifth Tuesday. Join David Swift for a biweekly Zoom discussion. No charge. Zoom link email ArizonaParanormalTimes@gmail.com or text 520-683-4494.
Wednesday
Virtual Tucson Friendly & Fearless Death Café – 10-11:30am. First Wednesday. Safe, respectful Death Cafe conversations aim to increase awareness of death. No agenda, counseling, or therapy. No charge. Visit Facebook.com/ TucsonDeathCafe for Zoom link.
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.
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. Kirtan & Mantra – 7-8pm. Chant sacred Sanskrit mantras, accompanied by harmonium and tabla. Led by musician and instructor Kasey Gopala, these accessible weekly kirtan sessions uplift well-being. $20, suggested donation. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. YogaConnection.org.
Thursday
Contemplative Prayer: The Prayer of Silence – 5:30-7pm. Contemplation, an ancient art of deep relationship with God, is now accessible to all, fostering well-being and purpose. $5. Via de Dios, 3615 N Prince Village Place, Ste 101. 520954-1811. ViaDeDios.org.
Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life.
—George MacDonald
Yin Yoga Class – 7-8pm. Waterfall Yoga believes in a holistic approach that incorporates nature, sound healing, meditation, breathwork and physical postures to bring balance to your body. Multiple propping options to accommodate your level of flexibility. $20. Waterfall Yoga, 3460 W Peterson Pl. 520-275-1915. WaterfallYoga.net.
Friday
Free Online Meditation by The Yoga Connection – 9-9:30am. Learn simple techniques to help sustain a simple meditation practice, giving way to lasting calmness, a strong center, solution-consciousness, and increased self-confidence. No experience necessary. No charge. Registration required to receive access link. YogaConnection.org.
Tucson Paranormal Society Monthly Meeting – 5:30-8:30pm. Third Friday. With speaker Mitch Komro, a TAPS member with ‘Sonora Paranormal Investigations’ who will discuss ghost hunting in Tucson. No charge. Kettle Restaurant Meeting Room, 748 W. 22nd St, Starr Pass Rd. 520-6834494. TucsconParanormalSociety.com.
Tucson Paranormal Society Book Club –6-7pm. Second Friday. BYOB: bring your own book. Share with others what you are reading. No charge. Barnes & Noble Cafe, 5310 E. Broadway Blvd. Text to confirm: 520-683-4494. TucsconParanormalSociety.com.
Saturday
Simply Meditate. (En español también) 30min Guided Meditations – 10-10:30am. Guided meditations designed to lead to inner peace and mental clarity and to increase our love and compassion for others. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-4411617. MeditationInTucson.org.
Pranic Healing Clinic – 10am-12pm. Second Saturday. MCKS Pranic Healing is a no-touch, painless healing art that aids ailments like asthma, arthritis, and depression and helps the body heal naturally. All welcome.No charge. Udall Park Activities and Community Center, 7290 E. Tanque Verde Rd. PranicHealing.com.
Tucson Metaphysics Fair – 10am-4pm. Fourth Saturday. Fourth Saturday. Mediums, psychics, angelic and tarot, astrology, palm reading, divination, reiki and much more. Prices vary. Mystic Cavern Metaphysical, 6546 E 22nd St. 520-4056062. TucsonMetaphysicsFair.com.
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.
Aesthetics & 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 8.
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 16.
Biofeedback
TUCSON NEUROTHERAPY
Board-Trained Neurotherapists & Licensed Mental Health Clinicians 520-261-0448 • TucsonNeuroTherapy.com
A pharmaceutical-free approach that teaches the brain new patterns, often leading to profound, positive and permanent shifts in quality-of-life. Demonstrated effectiveness treating a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, tinnitus, chronic pain, dyslexia, etc. See ad, page 6.
Bodywork
SYLVIA BOYED
6979 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 109, 85710 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 14.
BRYANT DIETRICK, LMT
6522 E Carondelet Dr, Bldg C, Ste B 85710 520-449-7581 • Bradeazy@gmail.com
Bryant facilitates healing by thoroughly working soft tissue with deep tissue techniques offering such modalities as trigger point therapy, myofascial release, ashiatsu, and barefoot shiatsu. See ad page 9.
KEN READER, LMT, RYT
The Right Touch Massage Therapy
2984 E Fort Lowell, 85716 520-326-7675 • RightTouchMassageTherapy.com
Experienced Pain Relief therapist and wellness provider with 25 years as Reiki/Cranial therapist. Shiatsu, Thai and Manual Lymphatic massage. Facial massage: jade rolling, gua sha with cold jade tools, facial cupping and facial acu points. Also offering yoga privates, text 503-317-1694.
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.
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 PerformanceNeurology.com. See ad, page 7.
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: $50 off initial cleaning. See ad for details. See ad, page 23.
Coaching, Counseling & Guidance
ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES
Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Near Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563
Affordable alternative or a ddition 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.
Deb Beroset's 'It's Time For Moxie' coaching empowers women through transformational 1:1 and group programs. Embrace your authentic self, gain confidence, and create a vibrant life. Book a Free introductory call at MoxieTime. as.me/introductory-call. See ad, page 17.
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.
VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES
Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN 2028 E Prince Rd, Rm 9, 85719 520-403-1686
Deb Beroset's Club Moxie online community empowers women to elevate their confidence and boldly embrace their authentic selves. Offering resources, workshops, and connections to help pursue visions with passion. Use code NAMAG for a free introductory month! See ad, page 17.
Contemplative Living
VIA DE DIOS
Francine Rienstra 3615 N Prince Village Pl #101, 85719 520-954-1811 • ViadeDios.org
Find Joy in ordered chaos, Peace in a simplistic environment while being enriched in coteries of like-minded people. Via de Dios offers a nurturing “greenhouse” of spiritual training: classes, workshops and retreats within the Institute of Contemplative Studies.
Dentistry
E DENTAL SOLUTIONS
Elahe Wissinger, DMD 2810 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.
SHEA DENTAL
Dr. Josh Raiffe, DMD, AIAOMT 11111 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 120, Scottsdale 480-998-3923 • SheaDentalAZ.com
Shea Dental offers holistic dentistry led by Dr. Josh Raiffe, DMD, AIAOMT Accredited. Using adv-anced technology like CEREC milling, digital impressions, Wand anesthesia, cone beam CT scanning, and SMART mercury filling removal, Dr. Raiffe ensures safe dental practices. Services include implants, veneers and sleep apnea treatments. Accepts most dental insurance. See ad, page 3.
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.
Electromagnetic Wellness
EMF WELLNESS TUCSON
Lisa Smith, PhD, EMRS Certified Building Biology Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist 130 E Congress St, Ste 200-110 Info@EMF-Wellness.com • EMF-Wellness.com “Electromagnetic safety for a healthy life” EMF Wellness helps keep Tucson’s homes, schools and work-places 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.
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 8.
Healthy Home
EMF
WELLNESS TUCSON
Lisa Smith, PhD, EMRS Certified Building Biology Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist 130 E Congress St, Ste 200-110 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 EMFsafe bedroom sleep sanctuaries. Services include measurement of electric fields, magnetic fields, dirty electricity, and radio frequency radiation from wireless devices and cell towers.
Healthy Home
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: $50 off initial cleaning. See ad for details. See ad, page 23.
Holistic Health
VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES
Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN 2028 E Prince Rd, Rm 9, 85719 OR your space/home 520-403-1686
What or who do you need? RN consultant •assessment, information, referral. Skilled nursing • phlebotomy, IV therapy, home services. Education • gentle, easy detox protocols, colon health, ozone therapies and resources. By appointment, flexible hours. Free 15 minute consult! See ad, page 21.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
INNOVATIVE WELLNESS OF TUCSON
Ronald Zack, FNP 6630 E Carondelet Dr, 85710 520-496-4649
InnovativeWellnessOfTucson.com
Offering personalized alternative and integrative therapies tailored to optimize hormone levels and enhance overall health for both men and women. We focus on peptide therapy, weight loss, nutritional supplements, antiaging, and PRP through evidence-based treatments that are safe and effective. See ad, page 14.
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.
Invisalign
E DENTAL SOLUTIONS
Elahe Wissinger, DMD 2810 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.
Market
NULSCENT MARKET
1735 E Fort Lowell Rd, Ste 7, 85719 520-724-1776 Nulscent.com
Massage
SANTA RITA SPRINGS
Dorothy Richmond, LMT since 1983 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 85719
Aquatic Massage • Jin Shin Jyutsu Craniosacral Therapy • Watsu
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 16.
Medical Intuitive
DANIELLE DVORAK
847-323-9188 • Danielle@Replevyn.com
Replevyn.com
Danielle is a trained and certified Medical Intuitive Practitioner (CMIP, The Practical Path, Tujunga CA). Medical Intuition utilizes clairvoyance and the other intuitive senses to view and assess the physical body and unique energy system of living beings.
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
Nulscent market features scent and fragrance-free products as well as clean food items and houseplants. Most products are small batch produced by small businesses to offer you a clean product. Shampoos, conditioners, laundry detergent, deodorant and more! See ad, page 9.
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.
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
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 Medicare plan during this year’s annual enrollment period
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 300hour certification. Ask about scholarships and payment options.
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 21.
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 int-erests include primary care medicine, ped-iatrics, and Mind-Body medicine/biofeedback. See ad, page 21.
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 23.
Neurofeedback
TUCSON NEUROTHERAPY
Board-Trained Neurotherapists & Licensed Mental Health Clinicians 520-261-0448
TucsonNeuroTherapy.com
A pharmaceutical-free approach that teaches the brain new patterns, often leading to profound, positive and permanent shifts in quality-of-life. Demonstrated effectiveness treating a variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, insomnia, tinnitus, chronic pain, dyslexia, etc. See ad, page 16.
Pediatric Integrative Medicine
ANA TANASE MD, ABOIM
TMC One 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
A LASTING TOUCH SALON AT TRANSITIONS HAIR STUDIOS
Yvette Dwornik • 520-869-5593
Sarah Dwornik-Olivo • 520-869-4040
7163 E Broadway, 85710
ALastingTouch.com
TransitionsHairStudios.com
LovelyLinksPermanentJewelry.com
New location. Offering Hair, Permanent Make Up and Permanent Jewelry at beautiful, remodeled eastside location. Broadway at Kolb next to DSW. $50 off any new permanent make up service. See ad, page 16.
Physical Therapy & Wellness
CENTER 4 SELF-CARE
Carrie Rucker, PT, DPT 3501 E Kleindale Rd, 85716 404-984-4256
BirdEyeWisdom.com
Carrie blends manual therapy, craniosacral therapy, dry needling, corrective exercises, meditations, and other modalities in her treatments to help clients experiencing pain or difficulty performing daily life and recreational activities. Pers-onalized, one on one sessions and customized home exercise programs.
Research
GREEN MOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE/ EXPAND HEALTH RESEARCH
Dr. Caitlin Connor 1775 W St Mary's Rd, Ste 111, 85745 520-609-1766
ExpandHealthResearch.com
We invite you to explore research studies. If you have an interest give us a call, and we will set up a time when you can tour the lab. We look forward to seeing you in the future! 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 8.
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 23
Spiritual Teachings
CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL
LIVING - TUCSON
Rev. Rhonda Tretsven Sunday Service: 3322 E Ft Lowell Rd, 85716 520-319-1042 • CSLT911@gmail.com TucsonCSL.org
A spiritual alternative. We offer spiritual solutions to everyday challenges. You can learn about us at TucsonCSL.org Celebration Service at 9:30am, Meditation at 9am. For information about our Sunday services please email CSLT911@gmail.com or call 520-319-1042. See ad, page 21.
ECKANKAR
The Path of Spiritual Freedom 1-877-300-4949 8 EckankarArizona.org Facebook.com/EckankarArizona Eckankar.org • HearHU.org
Eckankar is a spiritual path that redefines the experience of religion. Eckankar is based on direct personal experience, transcending philosophy and orthodox religion, offering practical ways we may have spiritual experiences—even the ultimate experience of God— in this lifetime
Wellness Center
TRANSFORMATIONAL MEDICINE
DeeAnn Saber, NMD
Emily Takeuchi Miller, NMD
Zach Saber, LMP
Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN 2028 E 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 21.
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 300hour certification. Ask about scholarships and payment options.
DIRECTORY
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ALCHEMIST AND WELLNESS COACH. I can assist you in releasing yourself from the morass of the mundane to be inspired by the potentialities of the infinite. Matter does not matter. What matters is beyond matter. That is what matters. Do you know who you really are? Sadhu Khalsa, MSW, 505-310-1340.
DESERT ALOHA provides day trips for seniors with early to middle stages of memory loss while offering respite for caregivers. The 5-hour outings to local places of interest allow for socialization, education, and recreation. Call/text Angela Salmon: 520-235-3620 or email: DesertAlohaDayTrips@gmail.com. DesertAlohaDayTrips.com.
DO YOU LOVE NATURAL AWAKENINGS?
We’re looking for advertising team members with experience in sales. Great for PT/retired. Please send an email (subject line: Advertising Sales) and resume to Holly@NaturalTucson.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.
HEIDI WILSON OFFERS private craniosacral sessions and teaches a six level workshop series called Riding the Wave, Touching Stillness; Craniosacral Work with a Biodynamic Perspective. Each workshop offers 20 CEUs for massage therapists. 520-271-4680, HeidiWilsonFluidHealing.com.
NEED LESS STRESS?
Wisdom Blooming, Nervous System Regulation. Organic Intelligence is a positive reinforcement clinical model using attention and embodiment, transforming stress to resource. Deactivate anxiety, invoke healing capacity and improve performance. Serving adults, parents, teens, children and teachers. Book a 20 min free consultation with Lynette Maya. WisdomBlooming.com.
THE TEMPLE OF UNIVERSALITY ‘Celebrating the unity of God and Man.’
A Spiritualist, Universal all-inclusive Church. Uplifting talk, healing meditation, music, gifts of spirit messages. Tucson Jewish Community Center 1st & 3rd Sunday at 11am. 3800 E River Rd. TheTempleOfUniversality.org
VIA DE DIAS
OFFERS a Contemplative Living approach to life including techniques to embolden body, mind and spirit. Our Institute of Contemplative Studies, a nurturing “greenhouse” setting, offers opportunities to grow deeper experientially with God. Beginners to mature “Aspirelings” are trained. Virtues are affirmed, skills learned, purpose discovered and life is transformed by God. Via de Dios, 3615 N Prince Village PL 101. 520-954-1811. ViaDeDios.org.
RECEIVE A FREE CONSULTATION from Arizona Book Publishing in Tucson regarding Coaching for New Authors, Publishing Services, One-On-One Author Support, Publicity, Social Media Marketing, Proofreading, Editing, Websites for Books, Paperbacks, Hardbacks, and eBooks... We accept Fiction, Non-Fiction, Memoirs, Children's Books, and Ghostwriting. Call / text 520-683-4494 or email ArizonaBookPublishing@gmail.com.
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Rejuvenating Your Smile: Steps to a Brighter, Healthier Look
YOUR SMILE is one of the most powerful tools for expressing happiness, confidence, & warmth. However, over time, factors like age, lifestyle, & oral hygiene habits can take a toll on your smile, leaving teeth looking dull, worn, or even damaged. Fortunately, there are many ways to rejuvenate your smile & regain its youthful vibrancy.
1. Professional Teeth Whitening
Teeth naturally darken with age, and foods like coffee, tea, red wine, and certain berries can contribute to stains over time.
2. Veneers for a Stunning Transformation
Veneers are thin porcelain shells that cover the front surface of your teeth. They can correct issues like discoloration, small gaps, and misshapen or slightly misaligned teeth.
3. Dental Bonding for Minor Imperfections
Bonding is ideal for small imperfections like chips, cracks, or gaps. A tooth-colored resin is applied to the tooth and sculpted to match the natural shape, providing a seamless repair. .
4. Orthodontics: Straighten Your Smile at Any Age
Crooked or misaligned teeth can not only affect your smile’s appearance but also your oral health by making it harder to clean properly.
5. Gum Contouring for a Balanced Smile
This procedure reshapes the gum line to create a more balanced smile, especially for those with a “gummy smile” or uneven gum lines.
6. Dental Implants: Replacing Missing Teeth
Missing teeth can cause gaps that affect both the appearance and function of your smile, impacting chewing and speech.
Ready to refresh your smile? Our expert team is here to help! Call our office today to schedule a consultation and explore the best options to bring out your brightest, healthiest smile. We can’t wait to see you!
