November 2015 by Natural Awakenings Tucson

H E A L T H Y

L I V I N G

H E A L T H Y

P L A N E T

feel good • live simply • laugh more

FREE

TRUE WEALTH

real affluence GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING ECO-BEAUTY GREG McCOWN world-renowned shot

November 2015 | Tucson Edition | NaturalTucson.com

The Holistic Animal Care Shoppe 7334 E Broadway Blvd. Just West of Prudence

520-886-1727 M-F: 10am - 7pm; SAT: 10am - 4pm and SUNDAYS! 11am - 4pm

Tucson’s Health-food Store for ALL Animals!       

Dry, Canned, Frozen & Freeze-dried Raw Homeopathy, Herbs, & Supplements Tough Toys, Yummy-Healthy Treats & Supplies Certified, Trained Associates by Dr. Newman Veterinarian referred & supported Thousands of Reliable Solutions Available SATISFACTION 100% GUARANTEED!

We would likenatural to Thank ALL of our Loyal Customers for shopping LOCAL since 1995! Tucson awakenings

Working Together to Put Your…

Where Your Wellness Comes First! We are like-minded healing professionals who have created a collaborative, patientfocused environment to provide healthy experiences for those ready to reach optimal health and wellness.

Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging Lynda Witt, Certified Thermographer Proactive Health Solutions, LLC ProactiveHealthSolutions.org

DITI

DIGITAL INFRARED THERMAL IMAGING

A Proactive Approach to Health ð

u ð

Preventative Screening ð Breast Imaging

Upper & Full-body Imaging ð Non-invasive & Painless

Naturopathic Medicine

< Low Risk

DeeAnn Saber, NMD Transformational Medicine, PLLC 3861WellnessFirst.com

Myofascial Release

Zach Saber, LMP/MFR Transformational Medicine, PLLC 3861WellnessFirst.com

High Risk >

Colon Hydrotherapy

Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN Very Special Alternatives 3861WellnessFirst.com

Metaphysical Healing, Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy Jo Ruddy, PhD & Jodi Hardy, MA,LPC Counseling Concepts, LLC CounselingConceptsLLC.org

3861 N. 1st Avenue

520.209.1755

ð ð

Tucson, AZ 85719

Proactive Health Solutions, LLC Lynda Witt, ACCT Certified Thermographer

Direct Line

520.235.7036 ProactiveHealthSolutions.org

3861WellnessFirst.com

¡Se Habla Español!

November 2015

A DV ERTORIA L

Stick with Natural Iodine Not All Supplements are the Same

{

Satisfied Customers

}

I feel much more energetic, my thoughts are extremely clear, and my entire body feels more in balance. Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine is the only change in my daily routine over the last 45 days. The way I feel today is better than at any point in my life that I can remember. ~ James

I’ve been taking this product for over a year and no single supplement, diet or approach (I have tried lots) has had as great an impact as this. I have my energy back, my metabolism is back on track and my mind is clear and the depression has lifted. I love this product and wish more people knew about it. I think many of us are deficient in iodine and it can bring balance to the body. Thank you, thank you Natural Awakenings for offering it! ~ Pamela

Proper iodine supplementation with a high-quality product like Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine can prevent harm by protecting the thyroid and other endocrine glands and restoring proper hormone production.

A Few Drops Can Change Your Life! You could feel better, lose weight or increase energy and mental clarity with a few drops of Natural Awakenings DETOXIFIED IODINE daily in water or topically on the skin. The supplementation of iodine, an essential component of the thyroid, has been reported to give relief from: • Depression • Weight Gain • Fibromyalgia • Low Energy • Hypothyroidism • Hyperthyroidism • Radiation • Bacteria • Viruses

$19.99 plus $5 shipping • 1 btl. = 6-8 week supply Order today, available only at

ShopNaturalAwakenings.com or call: 888-822-0246

Like us on Facebook at Natural Awakenings Webstore

Tucson

natural awakenings

The Hidden Deficiency Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.

Causes of Iodine Deficiency

Radiation

Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation

Low-Sodium Diets

Overuse of zero-nutrient salt substitutes in foods leads to iodine depletion

Iodized Table Salt

Iodized salt may slowly lose its iodine content by exposure to air

Bromine

A toxic chemical found in baked goods overrides iodine's ability to aid thyroid

Iodine-Depleted Soil Poor farming techniques have led to declined levels of iodine in soil

A Growing Epidemic Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

What to Do The easy solution is taking the right kind of iodine in the right dosage to rebalance thyroid function and restore health to the whole body.

d e e t n a r a Gu

The Absolute Purest Organic Mattress. FREE OMI WOOL TOPPER With your mattress set purchase. (up to $895 in value) Call store today for details and to schedule a showing.Â

Now showing at Table Talk, 7876 N Oracle Road, Oro Valley

Guaranteed email: jeff@azbeds.net or call 520-419-5882 (by appointment only)

www.azbeds.net

November 2015

contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

17 HOLISTIC ANIMAL CARE SHOPPE Celebrates 20 Years

Local in November

23 KRISTEN BELL ON

PLANET-FRIENDLY LIVING

Eco-Activist Actress Takes Steps that Make a Difference by Gerry Strauss

26 NATURAL FACIAL ESSENTIALS

Few Skincare Product Labels Tell the Whole Story by Linda Sechrist

28 DEVELOPING

THE CAMERA EYE

by Dale Bruder

30 TRUE WEALTH

Living a Life We Love is Real Affluence

by Judith Fertig

33 BARRE YOUR WAY

TO BETTER FITNESS

Ballet-Inspired Workouts Create Long and Lean Muscles by Lynda Bassett

34 SHARING OUR BOUNTY Food Drives Need Healthy Donations by Avery Mack

38 WHAT’S YOUR CHILD’S EQ?

Six Ways to Raise Emotional Intelligence by Teal Swan 6

Tucson

natural awakenings

9 newsbriefs 17 communityspotlight 19 ecotip 20 healthbriefs 23 wisewords 24 globalbriefs 26 healingways 28 artistspotlight 33 fitbody 34 consciouseating 14 36 mastersofbodywork

/healing arts 37 inspiration 38 healthykids 40 calendar 45 classifieds

46 resourceguide

advertising & submissions HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 520-760-2378 or email: Holly@NaturalTucson.com. Deadline for ads: the 12th of the month. EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Email articles, news items and ideas to: Holly@NaturalTucson com. Deadline for editorial: the 12th of the month. CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS All calendar events must be submitted online at Submit.NaturalTucson.com/TUCS/Magazine-Calendar-Listings by the 12th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. No phone calls or faxes, please. REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 239-449-8309. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

NaturalTucson.com November 2015

letterfrompublisher

ach November, thoughts of gratitude and giving thanks spring to mind, and we promise ourselves to be more thankful, more often. This year, we’re also taking a look at what we should really be thankful for—not the amount of money we have or the material things we’ve accumulated, but the love and kindness we earn and give.

Editor Michelle Bense Writers Dale Bruder • Suzie Agrillo Marcia Detwiler Scupin Calendars & Layout Design Erica Mills Sales & Marketing Holly Baker Holly@NaturalTucson.com Barbara Peters Barbara@NaturalTucson.com To contact Natural Awakenings Tucson Edition: 4880 N Sabino Canyon Rd., Ste 12149 Tucson AZ, 85750-7010 Tucson Office Tel: 520-760-2378 Fax: 1-520-208-9797 Holly@NaturalTucson.com NaturalTucson.com Franchise Sales 239-530-1377

Holly Baker

True beauty is another reason to be grateful. Like me, photographer Greg McCown finds beauty in the nature of stunning Arizona (page 28), and his photographs of lightning strikes in the desert show just how beautiful the natural wonders of the world are—if only we look through the right lens. Key to both our inner and outer beauty is natural and safe skincare and beauty products. In “Natural Facial Essentials”, on page 26, Linda Sechrist tells us about knowing what is truly in the products we use on our skin, and how to find the safest options for every step of the beauty regimen. So, this month, and all year long, I implore you to read these helpful and insightful words on our pages, to think about your health and happiness and to be thankful for what you have each and every day. Gratitude breeds more things for which to be grateful, after all. With all my gratitude,

Holly

Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. It is available in selected stores, health and education centers, healing centers, public libraries and wherever free publications are generally seen. Please call to find a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised. We welcome your ideas, articles and feedback.

DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS Digital Subscriptions are free monthly via email. Contact Natural Awakenings at editor@naturaltucson.com to be added to our digital subscriber list.

Tucson

Our feature article, “True Wealth”, takes a good look at real affluence, and the importance of spending our days happily and healthfully. When we focus on living a life we love, we reach new levels of happiness, and we have more reasons to be truly grateful.

natural awakenings

Growing into your future with health, grace and beauty doesn’t have to take all your time. It rather requires a dedication to caring for yourself as if you were rare and precious, which you are, and regarding all life around you as equally so, which it is. ~Victoria Moran

COMING IN FEBRUARY

newsbriefs Lovin’ Spoonfuls Celebrates 10 Years of Plant-based Food Service to Tucson

unny Anne Holliday, owner of Lovin’ Spoonfuls, a vegan restaurant in Tucson, is celebrating 10 years of 100 percent plant-based meals with the release of her cookbook, called Lovin’ Spoonfuls at Home. “Most of my customers aren’t even vegetarian,” says Holliday, a committed vegan for 26 years. “They just come because they want to eat more healthfully, and of course, they like the food. ‘This tastes great,’ they will tell me. ‘Now, when are you coming out with a cookbook?’” Every recipe in the book includes a full-page color photo, taken by Holliday herself. She also claims to have eaten each dish after its photo shoot. The books are available at the restaurant as well as through Amazon.com. Lovin’ Spoonfuls’ most popular salad dressing, Sesame Dijon, is due to appear shortly on the shelves at Whole Foods. “It’s pretty exciting,” says Holliday, who has been working with Whole Foods for over two years. “We’re hoping to get that out in time for the holidays.”

ANNUAL

Natural Living Directory Tucson Edition The Complete Natural Living Directory our readers will reference all year.

To advertise or participate, call

520-760-2378

Location: 2990 N. Campbell, Ste. 120, Tucson. For more information, call 520-325-7766, email GreatFood@LovinSpoonfuls.com or visit LovinSpoonfuls.com. See ad, page 6.

Climate Change Documentary Screening at Loft Cinema

he Loft Cinema will hold a screening of This Changes Everything, a documentary about climate change and what can be done to build a better world, at 7 p.m., November 19. Filmed in nine countries and five continents over four years, This Changes Everything is an attempt to re-imagine the vast challenge of climate change. Directed by journalist/filmmaker Avi Lewis, and inspired by Naomi Klein’s international nonfiction bestseller of the same name, the film presents seven portraits of communities on the front lines, from Montana’s Powder River Basin to the Alberta Tar Sands, from the coast of South India to Beijing and beyond. Interwoven with these stories of struggles is Klein’s narration, connecting the carbon in the air with the economic system that put it there. Throughout the film, Klein builds to her most controversial and exciting idea: that we can seize the existential crisis of climate change to transform our failed economic system into something radically better. Location: 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-795-0844, email Info@LoftCinema.org or visit LoftCinema.org. See ad, page 21. November 2015

newsbriefs Whole Body Cryotherapy Available at Evolve Physical Therapy & Sports Performance

Follow Natural Awakenings Tucson on Facebook

facebook.com/ natawaketucson

volve Physical Therapy & Sports Performance is now offering whole body cryotherapy (WBC) at Tucson’s only cryotherapy chamber. WBC is the non-invasive use of extremely low temperatures to hasten the body’s recovery and healing time. Benefits include improved athletic performance and recovery, improvement of disease processes, rehabilitation, energy and mood improvement, boost in metabolism, skin rejuvenation and more. “WBC helps the body recover from exercise by flushing out the muscles and delivering oxygen and nutrients,” says Kate Warren, physical therapist and CEO of Evolve Physical Therapy & Sports Performance. “It increases resistance to fatigue and improves the muscles’ capacity to regenerate. It decreases inflammation associated with muscle soreness and injury, speeding up the recovery process.” The anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of WBC improve joint disorders, such as arthritis, and it can also reduce inflammation due to psoriasis and eczema. WBC increases metabolism by improving blood circulation, boosting oxygen and nutrient delivery and removing toxins, causing fat to be burned faster. By improving oxygen and nutrient delivery to the skin, wrinkles can diminish while toxins are flushed away. Collagen production is activated by the intense cold, leaving skin firm, tight and more elastic. Location: 3461 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-425-0379, email K8@evolve-pt.com or visit Evolve-PT.com. See ad, page 12.

F atigued, D epressed or A nxious?

Experience Christianity in a New and Vibrant Way!

Join us this Sunday

DO YOU HAVE? >>>>>>>>>>> ♦ Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar ♦ Mold, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia ♦ Hormone Imbalances ♦ Migraines, GI Disfunction

WOULD YOU LIKE?>>>>>>>>> ♦ Natural Mood Treatments ♦ More Energy, Improved Immune Function ♦ Bio Identical Hormones ♦ Someone who listens to you

Mary Ackerley MD, MD(H), ABIHM American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine

MY PASSION 4 HEALTH

520-299-5694 www.MyPassion4Health.com 10

Tucson

natural awakenings

Acupuncture and ThetaHealing Offered at Mystic Healing Paths

ason Wechs, L.Ac., of Mystic Healing Paths, offers many unique healing classes, modalities and services at his Tucson office, including acupuncture, ThetaHealing, Sheng Jason Wechs Zhen qigong classes, medical qigong, craniosacral therapy and Reiki. Classes are offered on topics including: ThetaHealing, basic DNA, advanced DNA, manifesting, healing your relationship to money, healing relationships and group heart chakra opening. “ThetaHealing, for instance, helps to release old sabotaging beliefs that are keeping people stuck repeating the same patterns, and replaces them with the beliefs that will bring the things you want into your life,” explains Wechs. “The ‘healing your relationship to money’ class and relationships class will both use this technique for change in your life. The group heart chakra opening is a beautiful group acupuncture treatment that brings peaceful and loving energy to everyone involved.” Location: 145 E. University Blvd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-850-8897, email SolarHawk111@gmail.com or visit MysticHealingPaths.com. See ad, page 13.

Hatha Yoga Teacher Training and Personal Growth Intensive Yoga Connection, to Expec ThetheWhat only nonprofit

yoga studio in Tucson, will offer its Hatha Yoga Teacher Training and Personal Growth Intensive from curricul A well-rounded 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training December 1 through February 12. The course provides extensive hands-on train Alignment and safet and Personal Growth Intensive ing and the necessary tools and techniques to teach a wide variety of students.  Methods for sequen “Make the rewarding transition from student to teacher,” says Joanna Smith, Make the rewarding transition from student studio assistant at The Yoga Connection. “Our supportive programplanning includes to teacher. Our course provides extensive qualified and experienced instructors and mentors, small groups, peer teaching,  Adapting the asanas extensive training manuals, a retreat and access totools additional materials and tools hands-on training and the necessary  Yoga for people wit viaand the teacher trainingtowebsite.” techniques teach a wide variety of The Yoga &t The curriculum emphasizes: alignment and safety in asana, methods for Sutras sestudents. quencing asanas and class planning, adapting the asanas to the individual, yoga of the An overview for people with special needs, the yoga sutras, the eight limbs of yoga, subtle If teaching yoga, deepening your practice and  Subtle Anatomy: un anatomy, pranayama, meditation theory and practice, stress management and being of service you then call today nadis and energy communication skillsspeaks for yogato instructors. to learn more about our Hatha Yoga Teacher The Yoga Connection, training teachers in Tucson since 1992, is dedicated and bre  Pranayama to serving alland those who seekGrowth to learnIntensive. hatha yoga, meditation and the kriya yoga Training Personal  Meditation theory a teachings. Its more than 300 graduates are teaching in schools, health clubs, Effective prisons, nursing homes, gyms, resorts, retirement communitiesand more. stress man  Communication skil Registration, Tuition & Discounts Location: 3929 E. Pima, Tucson. For more information, call 520-323-1222, email very supportive progr Joanna@YogaConnection.org page 36. $25.00– Application Fee or visit YogaConnection.org. SeeA ad,  Qualified and exper $500.00- Registration & Deposit

mentors $3,250.00- Total Tuition (includes application Physical Therapy  Participation in sma fee & deposit) New Clients! Wellness five students with o $130.00 (approximately)- Books No waiting - Preventive Medicine  Peer teaching and c inCombined pain! $2,925: 10% Maximum Discount Call 520-296-8513 peers and instructo $3,087.50: 5% Discount forus Early Visit for Registration*  Assisting with skilled treatment in as Students, $3,087.50: 5% Discount for Seniors,  Extensive training m soonTeachers as 24 hrs! Military, or Tucson Values  A retreat to deepen 6606 E Carondelet Drive, Tucson $3087.50: 5% Discount Tuition Paid-in-Full* Dr. Noah Abrahams, PT, DPT  Teacher training we www.appliedphysicalmedicine.com additional materials We accept Cash Pay, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Workman’s Comp, Medicare, BCBS, United Health Care *one month before course start date ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Payment plans available Partial scholarships available Work/study is available for partial tuition

See The Yoga Connection’s Policy Catalog for additional policies, including graduation requirements and refund details.

Programs JANUARY 5-Month

 Meets Tuesday evenings

2 Saturdays & 1 Sunday/ month & weekend retre

November 2015

Introducing

newsbriefs Healing Military Traumatic Brain Injuries

team working with Healing Arizona Veterans will soon be introducing the Arizona Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment and Recovery Act, with the goal to establish Patriot Clinics in Arizona, where military veterans can be evaluated and treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to heal their brain injury. “Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the signature injury of the military conflicts of this era. TBI has often been misdiagnosed as complicated post-traumatic stress disorder,” says Dr. Carol Henricks, a neurologist specializing in the use of HBOT to heal TBI patients. “Diagnosis and treatment issues Carol Henricks have been challenging, but the future has arrived.” The first Patriot Clinic was started in Oklahoma City after the Oklahoma governor signed a bill into law in June 2014. Currently, there are freestanding clinics around the country that are providing treatment for veterans, but some veterans are opting to be treated at HBOT treatment centers in Israel. Additional information is available in the fall issue of Arizona Veterans Magazine. For more information, call 520-229-2122 or visit HealingArizonaVeterans.org or NorthStarHBOT.com. See ad, page 17.

Posipalooza Promises Positive Music and Fun

he Center for Spiritual Living Tucson and Unity Spiritual Center of Peace will sponsor the emPower Music & Arts PosiPalooza, an evening of empowering, positive music and free CD giveaways from Sue Riley, Daniel Nahmod and Karen Drucker, at Karen Drucker, Daniel Nahmod and Sue Riley 7 p.m., November 15, at the Donald R. Nickerson Performing Arts Center. Riley, the vice president of emPower Music & Arts and one of the leaders in the genre of “Posi” (positive) music, has created eight CDs of original, awardwinning, uplifting music. Nahmod is a California-based singer-songwriter, producer and humanitarian who has performed his profound, heart-opening original music for over one million people in 45 U.S. states and Canada, and sold 100,000 CDs since beginning his music career in 1999. Drucker has recorded 16 CDs of her original, inspirational music, and has been a professional comedienne, led her own band for corporate events, and has been the music director of New Thought Churches, as well as many spiritual conferences and retreats. EmPower Music & Arts is dedicated to “Changing the World, One Song at a Time”. EmPower hosts the yearly “emPower Posi Awards” in Florida, recognizing excellence in songwriting for artists who create songs with messages of peace, interfaith and joyous living. The PosiPalooza festival is now in its 11th year.

Cost: $20 for single ticket; $35 for 2 advance tickets, prior to November 13. Location: 3231 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson. For more information, visit TucsonCSL.org. See ads, pages 7 & 22. 12

Tucson

natural awakenings

Awakening Your Heart Light Body at Amy Hochreiter Coaching

my Kalama Hochreiter, of Amy Hochreiter Coaching, now offers the Awakening Your Heart Light Body process—her adaptation of Patti Conklin’s Cellular Cleansing, for which Hochreiter was certified in 2014. These sessions are an interactive process which transform the cellular and emotional body, heart and soul. “During a lifetime, an emotional density of words, beliefs and thoughts accumulates in the cells and energy fields. For some, this manifests in physical form as a disease process, becoming difficult to truly transform and heal,” says Hochreiter. “For many, the emotional debris creates an unconscious stagnation that challenges our Amy Kalama Hochreiter growth. Using the unique energy I have integrated, memories stored in the tissues and energy fields are cleaned, neutralized and positively restored, keeping whole the gift of your experiences.” Six follow-up phone appointments are included to ensure the process continues after the sessions are completed. A notable shift in physical wellness is experienced by a majority of clients with this method. The process is comprehensive and takes several sessions over one or two days. Hochreiter also offers integrative and heart-centered energy health coaching—using her unique gifts, skills, advanced energy techniques and guidance to assist clients in accomplishing goals and manifesting dreams. This includes whole-person health coaching and advanced energy healing sessions, Color Works meditative process and additional techniques. For more information, call 520-272-4290, email Amy@AmyHochreiterCoaching.com or visit AmyHochreiterCoaching.com.

TESLA METAMORPHOSIS®

Seminars could change your life forever! November 13 November 14-15

Introduction to Tesla Metamorphosis®-FREE ENTRY Tesla Metamorphosis® I

November 17-19

Tesla Metamorphosis® II

November 20-22

Tesla Metamorphosis® III

Discover the healer within! You will immediately access Tesla healing frequencies that can bring the perfect balance of light for a healthy body, mind and emotion. You will learn how to radiate Love, which can also be a powerful survival tool. Transcend space and time and create communication with your client! You will discover your abilities that you might not be aware of at present. This seminar will also help you to elevate the frequency level of your consciousness.

Anya Petrovic

Learn how to perform Tesla Light Body Metamorphosis! This process enhances human potential, arts and talents and prepares us for the big shift in the evolution of consciousness. Check the Calendar for the free Introduction in your area!

CARITAS CARITAS CENTER CENTER FOR FOR HEALING, HEALING, 330 330 EE 16th 16th St St Tucson, Tucson, AZ AZ 85701 85701

Information: Simone 520 940 5840

www.TeslaMetamorphosis.com November 2015

newsbriefs Transformational Concepts Forms, Holds Open House

40% OFF

HOLIDAY BASKET BONANZA NOW $44.99 / reg $74.99 This extraordinary gift includes over 4 dozen cookies and brownies in a variety of flavors, beautifully packaged in a burgundy seagrass basket. #50746 Dancing Deer Baking Co. has been baking award-winning cookies, brownies and cakes from scratch in our Boston bakery for over 20 years. Shop Now, Ship Anytime.

USE OFFER CODE: BONANZA686 AT CHECKOUT: DancingDeer.com/BONANZA

CALL: 800.976.5783

ransformational Medicine, PLLC and Counseling Concepts, LLC, of WellnessFirst!, have joined together to create Transformational Concepts, PLLC, and will host an open house from 1 to 3 p.m., Lynda Witt, DeeAnn Saber November 15 and 28. The & Zach Saber events will include refreshments, brochures and information on their self-pay program. Transformational Concepts is also offering a holistic, integrative, outpatient approach to healing addictions, and is accepting applications to its program which will begin on December 14. WellnessFirst!’s Dr. DeeAnn and Zach Saber were nominated for and won the award for the 2015 Service Firm of the Year by the Minority and Small Business Alliance of Southern Arizona.

(some restrictions apply)

Location: 3861 N. First Ave., Tucson. For more information, visit AddictionToConnection.com. See ad, page 3.

Dr. Tevna Tayler Offers Thursday ThetaHealing Sessions

icensed Naturopathic Doctor and certified ThetaHealer, Tevna Tayler, of Wildhorse Natural Medicine, devotes Thursdays specifically to ThetaHealing sessions—to clear blockages, open channels and empower clients to achieve abundant peace and joy in all areas of life. She offers sessions in her new office in the old YMCA building downtown, as well as making house calls and doing Skype sessions. “The basis of most illness is emoTevna Taylor tional/spiritual distress—usually going against yourself in some way, on some level, against what you really want or what makes you happy,” explains Tayler. “So, I focus on getting you back in touch with your truth. I use ThetaHealing technique to help people clear and open the channels at the deep energy levels to restore health, happiness, joy, abundance and peace to every area of life.” Tayler specializes in helping people clear their blocks and liberate themselves on every level to become the people they want to be and build lives that bring them joy. For more information, call 520-312-4220, email DrTayler@whhas.com or visit whhas.com.

Tucson

natural awakenings

Tesla Metamorphosis Meditation, Spiritual Counseling and Introduction Course Energy Work with Sylvaine Francine

free introduction to Tesla Metamorphosis course will be taught at 5 p.m., November 13, at Caritas Center for Healing, in Tucson. -FREEThe ENTRY class will be taught by Anya Petrovic, and is the compulsory introduction to learning Tesla Metamorphosis, ng frequencies that throughout can taught in parts November. . You will learn how to Clients of Tesla Metamorphosis sessions report healings from afflictions which are considered incurable, ient! such You as will discover cancer, AIDS, lupus, spine also help you to elevate injuries, chronic fatigue syndrome— even healings from physically damaged spine and birth deformities. important than healings might ocess More enhances human on ofbe consciousness. the effect of Tesla Waves—unique for this modality—on human conr area! sciousness. Nikola Tesla, the legendary inventor, worked with them on 01 01 his Free Energy project and explained that they are not in the domain of the physics we know. Some new phenomena are connected to this work, including light visible around some clients, orbs and colors on the wall visible to the naked eye, purple color in auras of Anya Petrovic Tesla Metamorphosis students on PIP camera images and so on. This purple color is not common for the human aura, and indicates that the frequencies of Tesla waves can enhance the frequency level of our consciousness and explains how all students are able to achieve communication with their clients on the level of the conscious, subconscious and integrative mind.

S®

er!

ylvaine Francine, a spiritual counselor, energy worker and doctor of chiropractic, teaches meditation classes on Wednesday evenings, and her MasterMind class begins November 14. Francine helps clients become free from stress, worry, grief, pain and old patterns, helping them expand and become their true selves. “Are you lying to yourself about how well you are doing? When we have experienced an illness or taken for granted and lost someone or something we have cherished, then we understand what true wealth is,” says Francine. “Even the passing of time will not ease the pain and we may struggle Sylvaine Francine with our emotional balance and trust in life. Our recovery can be painful. I would be honored to be of service to you—may it be to help you release your stress or teach you meditation or energy work in my MasterMind classes.” Francine recently moved to Tucson, and brought with her 30 years of experience in health care and wellness, counseling, energy work and past lives releases, to free clients from patterns, fears and traumas.

Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Body!

For more information, call 206-501-7575 or visit SylvaineFrancine.com.

Full-Spectrum GI Support • Colon Hydrotherapy • GAPS™ Counseling & Groups (gaps.me) • Workshops

Plan Colon Hydrotherapy before your Colonoscopy

INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

Sheila Shea, MA Director

Board Certified 38 Years

Call/email/text: 520-325-9686 intestines@sheilashea.com • www.IntestinalHealthInstitute.com

Location: 330 E. 16th St., Tucson. For more information, call 520-940-5840 or visit TeslaMetamorphosis.com. See ad, page 13. November 2015

newsbriefs Integrative Hypnotherapy Opens in Tucson

eri Mills, an integrative medicine physician, certified clinical hypnotherapist, veterinarian, Reiki Master Teacher and intuitive healer, has recently opened Jeri Mills a practice in Tucson called Integrative Hypnotherapy, at 3333 North Campbell Avenue, Suite 12. Integrative Hypnotherapy offers traditional hypnotherapy and integrative hypnotherapy, in which Mills co-mingles hypnotherapy and energy healing. Hypnotherapy can be effective in helping to bring about lifestyle changes including weight loss, smoking cessation, improving study habits and test taking skills, releasing fears and phobias, releasing the effects of trauma and more. Mills has written three books, Tapestry of Healing, Healing is Believing and Gluten-Free with Dr. Jeri. She has lectured internationally about the integration of Western medicine and energy medicine. Since becoming aware of her ability to channel energy, Mills has integrated energy healing into all aspects of her life and her medical practice. Besides using her innate intuitive abilities, she has studied many healing modalities including Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, shamanic healing, dowsing, herbal medicine, homeopathy and hypnotherapy. For more information, call 520-395-0340.

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls. ~Aesop 16

Tucson

natural awakenings

communityspotlight

Holistic Animal Care Shoppe

Celebrates 20 Years Local in November

he Holistic Animal Care Shoppe has been supporting Tucson and surrounding communities’ pet parents, veterinarians, behaviorists, pet massage therapists, ethical breeders and rescue/foster groups for 20 years, in brick-and-mortar fashion with exceptional, all-natural pet care products. The Shoppe features only natural products to help ensure optimal health and happiness for beloved pets. The shop is locally and independently owned by Dr. Lisa S. Newman, Ph.D., a world-renowned natural pet care pioneer, author of nine books and educator to veterinarians. She is also the founder and master formulator of Azmira Holistic Animal Care, a featured brand at the store. “When we say natural, we mean natural; it’s not just a

sign or an advertising ploy with us—it’s a way of life,” says Brittney Penn, store manager and Director of Educational Services at the shop. “You will not find mass-marketed, overhyped, under-performing products in our store. Everything we sell has been tested first-hand by our trained associates. In other words: if it doesn’t work for our own pets, we’re not going to try to sell it to you.” Prices are comparable to “big-box” stores by maintaining low margins on products to encourage giving healthy, natural food and treats to pets. Holistic Animal Care Shoppe only carries brands and products that are uncompromising in quality, often made in the U.S., and they must make a difference in animals’ lives. “We will become trusted partners with you and your veterinarian in keeping them healthy and happy for their lifetime,” says Penn. “We want to become your ‘go-to-guy’ for easy solutions and referrals to the right practitioners when needed.” The store’s trained associates undergo a three-month-long certification program written by Newman herself, to ensure customers receive high quality customer service. They can help educate one on over 800 solutions to help prevent or reverse a variety of symptoms, conditions or most any animal-related situation. “We are not a clinic, so we cannot diagnose or prescribe medications, but they do work with exceptional veterinarians and other caregivers, sitters, etc. to refer you to,” says Penn. Natural Awakenings readers can bring in this article for 20 percent off Azmira brand supplements and $1 to $3 off a bag of Azmira pet food. Location: 7334 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson. For more information, email Broadway@HolisticAnimalCareShoppes.com, call 520-886-1727, or visit HolisticAnimalCareShoppes.com. See ad, page 2.

November 2015

Computer Sick? Call the Doctor!

coverartist

In your home, office or via remote GE Computing & Internet Services

520-332-1485 Tollfree: 877-442-2367 compdoc@gogibbens.com Facebook: GE Computing and Internet Services

SALES DOWN? SALES DOWN?

Autumn Harvest Jordan Parker

II CAN HELP! CAN HELP!

DON ZAVIS DON ZAVIS National Sales Trainer ✦ International Keynote Speaker Award Winning Sales Coach National Sales Trainer ✦ International Keynote Speaker Award Winning Sales Coach Tucson Detroit

(520)Tucson 903-4654 (520) 903-4654

Detroit (248) 497-5869 (248) 497-5869

Cover artist Jordan Parker uses watercolors and acrylics to capture nature’s beauty and bounty across the seasons, from spring daffodils to fall leaves. “Autumn is my favorite season; I get inspired when I see the colors start to change,” says Parker. The cover image, Autumn Harvest, was inspired by a still life from the artist’s garden. “I had picked some pumpkins, corn and grape leaves and set it up as a table arrangement. It was so beautiful that I just had to paint it,” says Parker. “I put the painting up in my home every fall now.” At a very young age, Parker was fascinated with horses and persistently worked at drawing them until “they eventually started to look like horses,” she says. Parker continued her artistic journey into adulthood, teaching herself how to paint and experimenting with techniques until she began to develop her own colorful style. Today, Parker’s prints and original paintings can be found in private collections across the Pacific Northwest. The artist’s work is also sold in Revolution Gallery, in Issaquah, Washington, where Parker lives with her husband, daughter, dog and two cats. View the artist’s portfolio at FineArt America.com/profiles/jordan-parker.

Tucson

natural awakenings

ecotip Green Thanksgiving

A Soulful Celebration of Body, Mind and Spirit Making the most of the original spirit and intention of the season’s holiday of gratitude feeds mind, body and spirit. Consider these happy and healthy choices. Turkey: Free-range and organic gobblers are less likely to carry diseases and contain synthetic additives. Heritage turkeys are raised outdoors, freely roam pastures, are genetically diverse and eat the varied diet that nature intended (SustainableTable.org). Spare a bird: Turkey alternatives include fun, seasonal staples such as vegetable lasagna, butternut ravioli and acorn squash filled with onions, beans and dried fruits. Beverages: Serving locally made apple cider, beer or wine supports local farmers and businesses, plus avoids the carbon footprint that distant choices incur in transport. Festive preparations: Refrain from using Styrofoam, as it isn’t recyclable and can emit chemicals when meeting up with hot turkey; use washable cloth napkins instead of paper brands that go to the incinerator or landfill; and ask guests to bring a container to take leftovers home to avoid food waste. Get kids involved: Tinyurl.com/GreenThanksgivingTips suggests giving children construction paper that can be made into decorations and recycled later. Baker’s clay, a mixture of flour, salt and water, can also be molded into creative pieces. Revive the traditional atmosphere: The first Thanksgiving was a communal affair, so invite neighbors to join family members. Besides enhancing friendships, their proximity reduces auto emissions by keeping them off the road or encouraging shorter trips. Honor peace and brotherhood across all races and ethnicities by sharing with guests the essence of the first successful summer harvest by pilgrims in 1621. According to Listening to America, by Stuart Berg Flexner, members of the Native American Wampanoags were also invited to the celebration because the tribe had taught them to plant native Indian corn, a key to recovery after their first difficult winter. Perhaps read a passage from the Iroquois Thanksgiving Prayer, encouraging us to “return to our mother, the Earth, which sustains us.” Visit Tinyurl.com/IroquoisThanksgiving.

ASIS Massage Education

Enroll Now!

...and Come Live the Learning.

Train to be a Massage Therapist

Programs starting November; February and May 2016

Enroll Now for our Full-time Day or Part-time Evening ACCET Accredited

750 Hour Massage Therapy Training

We also offer:

Intro to Massage Classes Student Clinic Massage Appointments CE Workshops for Practitioners

Federal Financial Aid available to those who qualify!

639 N. 6th Avenue 520.343.0338 www.asismassage.com November 2015

Prickly Pear

Holistic Veterinary care Acupuncture, chiropractic, and herbal medicine for dogs, cats, and horses.

healthbriefs

Effectively Treating Acne and Sebaceous Gland Disorders

House & Farm Calls

Lauren Genow DVM, CVA, CVSMT

520.979.7273

PricklyPearVet@gmail.com

www.PricklyPearVet.com NA Fun Fact: Natural Awakenings is iPhone/iPad app is used by more than 36,000 people and growing. For information about advertising and how you can participate, call

520-760-2378

ihydrotestosterone (DHT) is the main culprit when it comes to acne and other skin issues, due to its stimulatory effect to sebaceous (oil) glands. People with acne often have sebaceous glands that are hypersensitive to DHT. This hypersensitivity causes excess amounts of sebum to be produced and leads to the enlargement of pores. The more sebum being produced, the more likely skin diseases will occur. Common sebaceous gland disorders include adult and teenage acne vulgaris, blackheads, sebaceous hyperplasia, seborrheic dermatitis, milia and steatoma. DHT is a byproduct of testosterone when it comes into contact with 5-alpha-reductase enzymesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which can be found in the highest amounts within the skin, scalp, prostate and central nervous system. Beta-sitosterol, applied topically, works by inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase within the skin only. By going straight to the source and preventing the buildup of this enzyme, the treatment can help regulate and ultimately bring balance to oil production. Nothing to Hide Acne Cream, developed by Plexy Labs, is an all-natural based treatment for acne and other sebaceous gland disorders, which is the first of its kind when it comes to treating acne with the topical use of beta-sitosterol. For more information, call 520-221-1856, email PlexyLabs.Comments@gmail.com or visit PlexyLabs.com. See ad, page 31.

Call and schedule now for a special offer when you reference this ad!

Tucson

natural awakenings

Having Gratitude Yields More Happiness than Having Things

wo studies from Baylor University have confirmed that materialism can lead to feeling less satisfied with life, while a sense of gratitude reverses some of the negative effects of the pursuit of things. The research, led by Professor James Roberts, Ph.D., included questionnaires sent to 246 marketing students from another university, focusing on happiness and satisfaction with a 15-minute survey that included a 15-point materialism scale. The study found that individuals that focused on achieving material goals were less satisfied with their lives, less happy and had lower selfesteem. Meanwhile, the study found that grateful students found more meaning in their lives and felt a greater sense of satisfaction. “Individuals high in gratitude showed less of a relationship between materialism and its negative affect. Additionally, individuals high in materialism showed decreased life satisfaction when either gratitude or positive affect was low,” note the researchers.

Energetic Transformation on a Cellular Level with Lifeforce Renewal

Tucson’s 2nd Annual

A musical evening like no other! Daniel Nahmod, Karen Drucker Daniel and Sue Sue Reilly in concert and Sunday, Nov. 15 15 at Sunday, Nov. at 7:00pm 7:00pm Nickerson Auditorium Nickerson Auditorium 3231 3231 N. N. Craycroft Craycroft Tickets: each Tickets:$20.00 $20.00each or or2/$35.00 2/$35.00advance advance (discount through 11/13 only)only) (discount through 11/13

www.unitypeaceaz.com www.unitypeaceaz.com Visit our website for more information

Sunday Service 10:30am Sunday School Available

1551 S. Eastside Loop #121 Tucson, AZ 85710

sing Lifeforce Renewal, one can shift and raise vibrational frequencies to attract what they need and want. Remove karmic cycles, transmute core patterns that are continually repeated, access personal power and blast through doubts for clear visions. Crystal Reiki, essential oils and numerology charts clear emotional issues to attain a more peaceful, prosperous life. Reiki is a system of hands-on healing, providing deep relaxation, pain relief, peace and balancing of the seven chakra centers. A Reiki attunement is a symbolic ceremony stating one’s intention to move forward into love and light. With essential oils and Breath of Life deep breathing techniques, patients are able to reverse the acid polarity in their DNA through inhalation and direct application, stimulating emotional cleansing and renewal, releasing past trauma and reconnecting with the divine self. Healing of emotional, physical, mental and etheric bodies opens us up to direct connection with our higher self, the consciousness expands, transforming us to reach new levels of prosperity, joy, health and peace. Patrice St Clair is a Reiki Master Teacher, numerologist and aromatherapist at Lifeforce Renewal. She is well known for her work on a global level for environmental sustainability and protection of the indigenous people’s sacred ways. For more information, call 949-412-5127, email StClair516@hotmail.com or visit LifeforceRenewal.net. November 2015

healthbriefs THE GENTLE ATLAS ORTHOGONAL METHOD FOR NECK PAIN AND HEADACHES

ome people who would benefit from chiropractic care for neck pain and headaches are afraid of neck manipulation. One effective alternative is the gentle Atlas Orthogonal method of chiropractic care, which may be an answer to those who have suffered with migraines, other headaches or neck pain, and have not found a solution elsewhere. The central nervous system (CNS) is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. Misalignment or imbalance of the spinal column affects its optimum function, which can lead to headaches and other painful and uncomfortable symptoms in the body—a frequent result of automobile and other injuries. The most crucial portion of the spinal column is the upper neck, where the neck connects to the head. This area contains the Atlas, the top bone in the spine, as well as the brainstem, which controls heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and other autonomic functions. Realigning the Atlas to its proper position allows the rest of the spine to return to normal alignment. This, in turn, facilitates the body in healing itself and the CNS in helping bodily systems communicate properly. An Atlas Orthogonal doctor uses X-rays to determine the malposition of the Atlas. He then uses a percussion instrument to realign this bone without forceful adjusting. This method is gentle, yet effective, and results often can be immediate and dramatic. Atlas Orthogonal adjusting has been featured on the The Doctors and The Montel Williams Show.

Rekindle the Spirit of Your Life

Alan D. Cross, D.C., is trained in the Atlas Orthogonal method and offers it at his chiropractic practice, in Tucson. He graduated from Amphitheater High School in Tucson, attended Northern Arizona University and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic. He has been in practice in Tucson since 1995. For more information, call 520-797-4177, email ACrossDC@live.com or visit AlanCrossDC.com. See ad, page 6.

Learning From Your Soul A Program of Body/Mind/Spiritual Practices to Awaken Your Inner Guide and Deeper Resources

• FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS Watch it Light Up the Season Advertise in our special

December Prayer and Meditation Issue

520-760-2378 22

Tucson

CARL JUNG & your True SELF • The KNOWING FIELD of ancestral energy Heals us WED. NOV.11, 6:30-8PM:

Dream Group/ Soul Lessons ($5) SAT. NOV 21, 1-5PM:

Group FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS ($10)

www.JohnDore.com

Call John (520) 906-1768 or drjdore@gmail.com Follow Your Soul’s Calling to Vibrant Life, Love and Laughter

natural awakenings

wisewords

Kristen Bell on Planet-Friendly Living Eco-Activist Actress Takes Steps that Make a Difference by Gerry Strauss

Which core beliefs catalyze your passion for consciously stewarding the environment? I wholeheartedly believe: Every problem has a solution. We are all global citizens. Kindness is always in fashion. We have to laugh at ourselves. There is strength in forgiveness. Honesty without tact is cruelty. No one can make me feel inferior without my consent. Ultimately, we are responsible for one another and for the creatures and places around us. I felt good about caring for the world around me before I had kids, but now I also derive a ton of self-esteem from being a good example for them.

How has celebrity supported your role in speaking out on behalf of your favorite causes?

I have the rare gift of a public platform, which is amazing to me, since I felt so small and unheard as a child. Social media can be a megaphone, so I use it

How did the animated film Frozen enable you to reach a larger young audience than ever before?

to be a conduit to support causes I believe in. People don’t have to listen… but when they do, helpful things happen. My approach is to spotlight an issue while also shedding light on a solution. I particularly like talking about childhood malnutrition and telling people about ThisBarSavesLives (ThisBarSavesLives.com), which donates a life-saving nutritional packet to a child in need every time we buy this organic, gluten-free snack bar. I love their motto, “We eat together.”

My goal with the character Anna was to play an imperfect princess, giving voice to the heroine I had been searching for when I was young: Someone who was awkward, clumsy, optimistic, too talkative, caring and didn’t have perfect posture. I wanted girls that feel like they don’t always fit in to have a fearless heroine to identify with. I want to be a real-life Anna, someone who doesn’t apologize for her flaws and stands up for herself and others because she’s strong. Thanks to Frozen, I have been invited to do more projects that reach young people. I hope to extend my voice as a trustworthy source supporting projects that can benefit them.

ily, walking a mile to dinner or biking along the river. We often go exploring and make up outdoor games such as: How far can you jump? How far can I throw this? and Let’s race! The kids like to get dirty and my husband and I like to breathe fresh air at the end of a workday. We have a garden where the girls and I are learning about growing and caring for edible plants and how to cook what we grow. Our thumbs aren’t very green just yet but we are trying.

Living in California and dealing with drought firsthand teaches about water conservation by necessity. We carefully consider how the food we eat directly impacts water use; we all understand that producing meat and dairy is water intensive. Replacing our lawn with AstroTurf cut our household water bill dramatically. We never run water from the tap when we are brushing our teeth, and always ‘let it mellow if it’s yellow’, that is, flush selectively. We even reuse the water used to sterilize baby bottles to water houseplants. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

S. Bukley/Shutterstock.com

rom Veronica Mars to Forgetting Sarah Marshall, her face is unmistakable. Thanks to the worldwide popularity of Frozen, her voice is now unforgettable, as well. Kristen Bell, though, believes the greatest contribution she can make is embodying an eco-friendly lifestyle together with her husband, actor Dax Shepard, and their two daughters, finding ways to help the planet survive and thrive for generations to come.

I have been a vegetarian since I was 11. I have never wanted to eat meat, even before I knew the positive environmental effects of a vegetarian diet. People need to be conscious of what they are eating. Most edible supermarket items aren’t real food. I like knowing where my meal comes from and who handles it. It makes both my mind and body feel better.

What Earth-friendly actions do You are passionate about you and your family embrace in the universal need for water conservation. What steps has day-to-day living? Our fun time revolves around being ac- your own family taken to be tive outdoors. We love hiking as a fam- water-conscious?

As PETA’s “Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities” of 2013, why are you and Dax convinced that healthy vibrancy doesn’t rely on eating meat?

November 2015

globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Smiley Faces

Shared Laughter Creates Happier Workers Researchers Nale Lehmann-Willenbrock and Joseph A. Allen have written in the Journal of Applied Psychology about their research into the effect of group humor on workers by studying the behavioral patterns of 54 real-world teams from two businesses. Humor and laughter were examined and each interaction was coded, based on recordings made at meetings. Performance ratings were collected immediately afterward and also several years later. Results showed that levity can reduce body pain and stress and help with relaxation. Cognitively, it bolsters creativity, memory and problem-solving ability. Humor reduces anxiety, elevates mood and increases self-esteem, hope, optimism and energy. In terms of society, it attracts connections, promotes bonding and altruism and leads to happier partnerships. The researchers also found, “At the team level, humor patterns [but not humor or laughter alone] positively related to team performance, both immediately and two years later.” The positive aftereffects of humor on team performance include question-asking, proposals of innovative ideas, new people speaking up and kudos given for jobs well done or problems solved. Source: mnn.com

Monsanto Pushback More Countries Ban Toxic Roundup

Countries are gradually banning the use of Monsanto Roundup herbicide around the world as a danger to the environment and human health, and Bermuda is one of the latest to join the ranks. These moves come soon after a recently published metastudy conducted by the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer published in The Lancet Oncology determined that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, is probably carcinogenic to humans. Colombia stopped using Roundup to kill illegal coca plants. France banned the sale to homeowners, and Germany is poised to do the same. A group of 30,000 Argentine physicians are calling for a ban there, where it’s blamed for boosting birth defects and cancer. Others, including the Brazilian federal prosecutor, are demanding that Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, be pulled off the shelves. In the U.S., the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) is assisting efforts in cities, counties and school systems to enact immediate bans of glyphosate-based sprays. IRT is also calling for schools to measure the amount of glyphosate residues in school meals and to take steps to eliminate them if found. Source: EcoWatch

Tucson

natural awakenings

Recycling Revolution

PAST LIFE REGRESSION

Global Rise Bolsters Sustainability On November 15, thousands of events in communities nationwide will celebrate America Recycles Day (AmericaRecyclesDay.org). A program run by national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful since 2006, the event is dedicated to promoting recycling in the U.S. via special material collection drives and educational activities. Materials available to groups include advice on setting up collectibles stations and customizable templates for promoting activities to increase recycling awareness, commitment and local action. There’s plenty of room to grow: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the amount of waste that the average citizen composts or recycles has increased from 17 percent in 1990 to 33 percent today. Some other countries have been conducting their own national programs longer. For the 19th year, Australia will celebrate a weeklong National Recycling Week (RecyclingWeek.PlanetArk.org) in November. More than 90 percent of Aussies feel it’s the right thing to do. Recycle Now (RecycleNow.com), England’s national program, supported and funded by the government and implemented by 90 percent of municipalities, conducts its annual weeklong program in June. Organizers contend that six out of 10 citizens now describe themselves as committed recyclers, compared to fewer than half when the campaign launched in 2004. Germany also celebrates recycling for two days in June; many other countries do so in July.

Transform Your Life • Discover your soul’s purpose • Unlock hidden talents • Understand relationships • Eliminate negative patterns

Tina Kelly, RN, CHt Trained with Brian Weiss

Call: 520-225-0307 Email: tinakellyRN@gmail.com TucsonPastLifeRegression.com

Solving Hunger

France Tackles Food Waste with New Law French supermarkets will be banned from throwing away or destroying unsold food and must instead donate it to charities or for animal feed under a law set to crack down on food waste. Supermarkets will also be barred from deliberately spoiling unsold food so it cannot be eaten. Larger stores will have to sign contracts with charities by July 2016 or face penalties. The law will also introduce an education program about food waste in schools and businesses, and follows a measure enacted last February to remove best-before dates on fresh foods. The Gars’pilleurs, an action group founded in Lyon, warns that simply obliging supermarket giants to pass unsold food to charities could give a “false and dangerous idea of a magic solution” to food waste, failing to address the core issues of overproduction in the food industry and wastage in food distribution chains.

Canyon Ranch is hiring for the following positions: • Numerologist • Watsu Therapist • Certified Athletic Trainer

For full job descriptions and to apply please visit: www.canyonranch.com/careers/tucson

Source: The Guardian

Journey To Wellness

• Medical Intuitive Reading/ Healing • Angel Readings/Tarot • Past Life Regression/Readings • Sexual Intimacy Counseling

Pam McMahon, Ph.D., CH.t Natural Health Practitioner/Counselor

• Hypnotherapy • Reiki/Chakra Balancing • Cupping • Color Therapy

• Ear Candling • Reflexology • Body Buffing • Ionic Detox Footbath

Call 520-730-0236 for an Appointment 7555 N Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ 85715

www.lifehealer.org • Lifehealer4u@aol.com

INSURANCE FRIENDLY

November 2015

healingways

that many products labeled organic and natural include synthetic chemicals, meaning that the term organic doesn’t apply to the entire formula. Fragrances are common synthetic ingredients, as is the triethanolamine that’s often used to adjust the pH or as an emulsifying agent to convert acid to a salt, or stearate, as the base for a cleanser. To help consumers avoid overpaying for skincare products which may not be as natural or organic as touted, Begoun encourages skepticism regarding marketing messages. She suggests that an important key is to choose the best formulation for an individual’s skin by Linda Sechrist type and specific skin concerns. “There are no U.S. Food and Drug Agency-approved standards for the organic labeling of skincare products sold in salons and spas or over-thecounter. The cosmetics industry hasn’t t age 25, Paula skincare research and agreed on one set of standards either. The skin, your Begoun, author education and customer U.S. Department of Agriculture cerprotective organ, advocacy. Today, as of The Original tification is cost-prohibitive for most Beauty Bible and other founder of the Seattlesmall cosmetic companies that use is meant to be bestselling books on based Paula’s Choice Sk- clean, certified organic ingredients, skincare, makeup and hair “worn” for life. It is incare, she continues to so some uncertified organic products care, read her first label not a luxury, but a help women understand exist and it’s wise to read labels,” on a skincare product when product claims are explains Elina Fedotova, founder of the necessity to take misleading or factual. she was using. Although nonprofit Association of Holistic Skin she’d tried many different Care Practitioners. She counsels that the best possible products to control her Buyer Be Aware we Google any unfamiliar ingredient care of it. acne and eczema since One of Begoun’s core to learn if it’s toxic or safe. age 11, she hadn’t thought conclusions is that the Fedotova, a cosmetic chemist and ~Charlene Handel terms organic and all about the contents, which aesthetician who makes her profeswas partially why she was natural are largely resional skincare line, Elina Organics, distraught to discover that acetone (nail sponsible for fueling the misconception by hand in a laboratory, compares the polish remover) was the fourth ingredithat all synthetic ingredients in cosdifference between salon and coment listed. metics are automatically bad and that mercial products to fine dining versus That moment became the inspiraall organic or natural ingredients are fast food. “Salon products are made tion for Begoun’s lifetime devotion to automatically good. She further notes in far smaller quantities than mass-

Natural Facial Essentials Few Skincare Product Labels Tell the Whole Story

Blending Metaphysics with Real Estate to help you actualize your goals! New Age Realtor Offers FREE Staging & Guidance ❖ Light-Staging for sellers ❖ Redesign for buyers after moving into their new home!

Tucson

natural awakenings

New Age Realtor Classes: Simple Staging for Home Sellers 1-3 p.m., Nov. 14

From Dream Board to Dream Home 1-2 p.m., Nov. 21

Learn the Real Estate Process and Market Update 2-3 p.m., Nov. 21 RSVP for Address: 520 870-2108 or KGeisRealtor@gmail.com

Kathleen Geis, Realtor/Stager 520-870-2108 KGeisREALTOR@gmail.com KathleenGeisREALTOR.com 7330 N. Oracle Road, #280, Tucson

produced brands and offer higher concentrations of ingredients. They are generally shipped directly to the salon and have a higher turnover rate. Because they don’t have to be stored for indeterminate periods or endure warehouse temperatures, they are fresher and more potent,” she says. Although a facial can easily be performed at home with salon or commercial products, Fedotova, who owns spas in Chicago and Kalamazoo, Michigan, recommends having a professional facial every four to five weeks. Charlene Handel, a certified holistic esthetician, holistic skin care educator and owner of Skin Fitness Etc., in Carlsbad, California, agrees.

These treatments, sometimes referred to as acid peels, can be applied to the face for no more than 10 to 15 minutes, typically every two to four weeks or every few months. Treatment serums, moisturizing lotions and eye and neck creams are all elements of a complete facial. The simplest sequence of application is layer-

Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer.

UNITED FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL THE TEACHING CHAPEL EXPAND YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS. GO BEYOND!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21st 12 NOON

MANDALA WORKSHOP $25.00

Sequenced Steps

Handel chooses treatments that penetrate and nourish the layer of skin below the epidermis, the outermost layer, consisting of mostly dead cells, with 100 percent holistic (edible) products and freshly brewed organic tea compresses. “Without a gentle exfoliation, the first step in any effective facial, not even skincare formulas with penetration enhancers, can nourish the lower layer of live cells. One key nourishment among others is vitamin C, an antioxidant which brightens, protects against sun damage and promotes collagen production,” advises Handel. She explains that skin cells produced in the deepest layer gradually push their way to the epidermis every 30 days and die. Dead cells can pile up unevenly and give the skin’s surface a dry, rough, dull appearance. As we age, cell turnover time increases to 45 or 60 days, which is why gentle sloughing is necessary. This can be done at home three times a week with a honey mask. Another form of exfoliation performed in a salon uses a diamondtipped, crystal-free microdermabrasion machine to gently buff away the surface layer of skin. An additional option is a light glycolic acid and beta hydroxy acid treatment. This can be purchased over the counter or prepared at home using organic papaya (glycolic) and pineapple (beta hydroxyl) for more even skin tone.

ing from the lightest to heaviest—eye cream, serum and moisturizer. Give them a minute or two to absorb. No facial is complete without a sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, applied last.

SUNDAY INSPIRATIONAL SERVICE 2 PM 4718 E Hawthorne Street, Tucson, AZ 85711 (East on Swan Rd, Between Speedway & 5th St) 520-327- 0142 520-327- 4559

Are you

in PAIN?

Try Gentle Chiropractic. • • • •

Chiropractic Neurologist Acupuncture Physiotherapy Certified Sports Chiropractor

• • • •

Metabolic Nutritionist Auto Injuries Low Level Laser Therapy “Certified in Kinesiotaping”

Call for FREE Consultation 520-322-6161

WinterHaven Health Center

3020 N. Country Club • www.PerformanceNeurology.com

Dr. Nathan S. Conlee, DC, CCSP, DACNB, LAc, C.K.T.P

YES! You

CAN Sing!! DISCOVER YOUR VOICE!

Believe you can’t sing but would really love to? Does speaking in public create fear and doubt? Whether you are 8 or 80, begin your dream now! Call VOCAL VELOCITY. We will show you “The Power of Your Voice” Stephanie Sikes MA, MC • Cell/Text: 520-909-8989

Complimentary

30 minute

preview lesson!!

November 2015

Lucky Strike by Greg McCown

artistspotlight

depth. His photographs of Arivipa Canyon’s sheer walls, scattered vegetation, meandering stream and the suggestion of sky above are printed in large format, giving the impression one can step into the scene. His lightning photographs offer the most drama. McCown’s first consideration is location of the camera and setting the viewpoint. The mountains, hills, canyons and valleys of the Southern Arizona region offer many beautiful locations, but not all will yield the dramatic result every time. Joining one of McCown’s workshops provides photography enthusiasts the opportunity to go to his shooting spots and prepare for nature’s visual expression of weather, sun or moonlight and landscape. “The Colossal Cave region south of the Rincon Mountains often offers rich images for the beginning photographer,” recommends McCown. McCown offers three private workshops on landscape, nightscape and lightning (as in thunderbolts) photography. His workshops are experiential, spending the dawning early morning and dusk to night hours with students, setting up and shooting pictures. Workshop attendees are required to have a digital SLR camera, a selecby Dale Bruder tion of lenses with high ISO capabilities and a tripod. “Just because you have an expensive camera doesn’t the subject the center of reg McCown’s attention through online tu- mean you’ll take fantastic pictures,” passion for photogtorials and trial-and-error— says McCown. “Learning your camera raphy began on a takes time and attention to understand shooting a ton of pictures. tourist boat circumnavigat Now his pictures fill the shutter speed, aperture and ISO seting the Hawaiian Islands. tings. I spent hours and hours shooting frame in a way that makes “I was awed by the sunset, the focal point clear. Nature pictures of my ceiling fan at every posthe sky and the ocean,” sible combination of settings to fully shots, in particular, offer says the photographer. large-scale features that can understand what my camera can do.” “Never gave cameras That is just the beginning. Develdiffuse or create confusion. much thought, but someMajestic as rock formations, oping an eye for composition requires thing had me pick up my wife’s camera, frame an skyscapes and cactus stands a discerning vision. Viewing a picture is a technique of scanning the image can be, the camera viewimage in the viewfinder Greg McCown point sees it all, whereas the with a trained eye. The same eye is and start taking pictures.” required in composing a picture—it’s human eye discerns and focuses on This moment started McCown on the where the attention is drawn. McCown called the rule of thirds. journey to becoming a photographer. Aside from attention to viewpoint has learned to compose the frame The new hobby grew into an obdetail and camera setup is patient to include an appropriate amount of session. Each succeeding photograph observation. Sunrises and sunsets are empty space to complement the filled deepened his understanding of what always dramatic in a well composed makes a great picture. The camera does space. shot, but weather moves quickly. McMcCown’s composition uses not discriminate, it captures everything converging lines to give a strong sense Cown has learned and teaches how to in front of it. McCown learned how to be attentively patient for every possibilchoose a camera viewpoint that makes of perspective and three-dimensional

DEVELOPING THE CAMERA EYE

Tucson

natural awakenings

Sunset and Lightning by Greg McCown

SNP Sunset by Greg McCown

Horton in Red by Greg McCown Chiricahuas Milky Way 8 by Greg McCown

ity and to be ready in a nanosecond. Automatic shutters are not that beneficial, in McCown’s view. There is a gap between each photo shot when the circuit board is busy collecting the image, while the tumultuous weather that produces the light shows we enjoy in the sky triggers with nary a warning. Light travels faster than sound and the thunder clap of the electrical spark that deafens our hearing arrives after our eyes have been dazzled. Many amateur photographers catch lightning, but McCown has been in the right place at the right time to grab visceral feelings out of the sky. The photographer avoids software that alters or enhances his photo images, and instead relies on his knowledge of his camera’s ISO capabilities. Simply, ISO settings refer to the camera’s sensitivity to light. His image of a jumping cactus skeleton and a saguaro lit by full moonlight appears painterly in its stark qualities. The night sky above shows the time the camera took to collect the image with elongated starlight. An eye for composition, perspective and empty

space tells a visual story that is both provocative and stimulating. McCown’s relationship with his photography became beneficial when the pictures hanging in his east side real estate office became wanted and desired. “Quite some time ago, someone asked if she could buy several of my pictures,” recalls the artist. “What I originally saw as a hobby evolved into

something much more.” McCown won’t be quitting his day job to become exclusively a photographer, but he is expanding his reach through his Facebook postings, where a lightning strike photo reached 100,000plus likes—an acknowledgment of his skill set. “It’s paying for itself now,” McCown says. Arizona highways, take notice; there’s a developed photographic talent ready for his close-up. For a gallery of Greg McCown’s photographs and a list of his workshops, visit SaguaroPictures.com. Connect with him at 520-907-6760. Dale Bruder is a freelance writer interested in creative people, social and cultural movements and applications of ancient esoteric knowledge. Connect with him at 520-331-1956 or TaoTime@DaleBruder.com. November 2015

buy temporal things that will only depreciate over time. Golden, Colorado, author David Wann explores this theme in his book Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle. He remarks, “The U.S. may be on top when it comes to spending, but we also lead the world in debt per capita, children in poverty, percent of people in prison, obesity and infant mortality.” In fact, the U.S. has recently been ranked 42nd among countries in longevity— right below Guam and just above Albania. “So where is all the spending really getting us?” he asks. “We need to be getting more value out of each dollar, each hour, each spoonful of food, each square foot of house and each gallon of gas. The secret of success at the local, national and global scale is not really a secret; it’s in plain sight, and it’s called moderation.”

Choose Lasting Wealth

“Imagine an economy in which life is valued more than money and power resides with ordinary people that care about one another, their community and their natural environment,” says David Korten, Ph.D., the cofounder of Positive Futures Network and author of Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth. “When we choose real wealth,” says Korten, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, “we can have exciting hobbies and adventures; work that challenges and stimulates us; and spiritual connection with a universe that’s infinitely larger than a stock portfolio. Instead of more stuff in our already-stuffed How we spend lives, we can have fewer our days is, of things, but better things course, how we of higher quality—fewer spend our lives. visits to the doctor and more visits to museums ~Annie Dillard and friends’ houses.”

TRUE WEALTH Living a Life We Love is Real Affluence by Judith Fertig

raditional economics has us thinking in opposites—in terms of assets and liabilities. We consider the value of the material things we’ve accumulated: We add up our assets, which may include stocks, bonds, real estate, bank accounts and retirement savings. Then we subtract what we owe: Our liabilities may include a home mortgage, credit card debt, insurance premiums and student and vehicle loans. The balance is deemed our net worth. Figured this way, our net worth changes every minute and can sometimes shift dramatically. There is a better way to assess our wealth, because we are overlooking, dismissing or squandering valuable resources and benefits such as time, personal health, spiritual well-being, social connections or community in order to

Simply Wonderful Food …and much more:

• local and organic produce • gluten-free and other dietary needs cheerily accommodated • handmade jewelry, western art and leather goods Open daily from 7am - 3pm • (520) 825-2525 16140 N. Oracle Road, Catalina, Arizona • www.clairescafe.net 30

Tucson

natural awakenings

& Art Gallery

Since 1986

Step One: Taking Inventory of Our Stuff

Suze Orman, owner of the Suze Orman Financial Group, in Emeryville, California, and the bestselling author of The Courage to Be Rich: Creating a Life of Material and Spiritual Abundance, ponders whether having stuff is worth it and suggests we take an inventory of what we own. “Think about the value of each object—what it cost you when you bought it, what it’s worth in dollars today, and what it’s worth in an Earthly, material representation of who you are now,” she says. Orman suggests that we go through every closet and cupboard and recycle or throw away items that no longer serve us well, and then reconnect with items we cannot part with, such as family mementos. “Think of these items so precious to you and how little, in fact, they cost you,” she says. In this way we define for ourselves the true meaning of worth, and it’s never about the stuff. Once we have a handle on what we own, it’s time to turn to what we want and how we can get there.

Providing Natures Finest Acne Treatments!

• Provides a treatment for menopausal acne • Safe on sensitive skin and Rosacea • Healing + Moisturizing • Calms overactive sebaceous glands

Step Two: Re-Evaluating Life Goals

Just as we would do a personal financial assessment before we make plans to achieve financial goals, a life audit helps us determine our priorities for living happily and productively. Ximena Vengoechea, a design researcher for Twitter, Inc., in San Francisco, recently did this using 100 sticky notes during one dedicated afternoon. She wrote a single wish, one thing she’d like to do, on each note. During this “spring cleaning for the soul,” as she calls it, Vengoechea reaffirmed her thirst for learning and adventure. Taking it a step further, she analyzed how she spent her time and how often she saw the people most important to her, mapping the data as pie charts. She discovered that most of her time was spent in work-related activities and not enough in adventure or seeing the people she loved. Drawing it up in the visual medium of charts helped her identify her life goals and see the changes she needed to make. Doubtless, we can all find better ways to utilize our assets.

‘Nothing to Hide’ is an all-natural acne treatment formulated specifically for sensitive skin! This ensures that our product can be used by anyone and all skin types. Why should you be limited when it comes to choosing an effective acne treatment?

3-oz tube $15.00 plus

ORDER ONLINE TODAY plexylabs.com 520-221-1856

Our Time

Arianna Huffington, of New York City, founder of The Huffington Post, knows firsthand about having so many demands on our time that days feel rushed, which can increase our stress and negatively impact our productivity. She says, “On the flip side, the feeling of having enough time, or even surplus time, is called ‘time affluence’. Although it may be hard to believe, it’s actually possible to achieve.” Huffington recommends simple steps like getting enough sleep and putting time limits on work and online activities. Belinda Munoz, a social change activist in San Francisco who blogs at TheHalfwayPoint.net, observes, “Time is neutral. We either use it wisely or waste it, so the onus is on us to make it an asset.” Munoz can both let go of stress and be more productive when she blocks out day parts. “When I focus, I shut out interruptions, stop feeling rushed and get my work done with ease,” she says. November 2015

versity of California, Berke- Finding and doing ley, to provide local commu- what “lights us One high-impact way to support personal health is to value food more, maintains Wann. “We need to spend more of our nities with a research-based up” will bring household budget for food, not less,” he says. “By rearranging model for prosperity. In us abundance. socially abundant communiboth our household and national expenditures, we should give a higher priority to fresh, healthy food and a lower prior- ties and nations, individuals ~David Howitt don’t have to earn as much ity to electronic gadgets, shopping, cars, lawns and even vacations. Our overall expenses don’t have to go up, they just money to be comfortable, because their quality of life is partly provided by the strength of social bonds. need to be realigned with our changing values. By choosing higher quality food and supporting better ways of growing it, we also begin to reshape the American culture,” he says. Heeding the Call to Change Finding and doing what “lights us up” will bring us abundance, claims David Howitt in Heed Your Call. The Portland, Oregon, Our Community Meriwether Group entrepreneur who consults for consumer The community, rather than the stock market, is the better companies, maintains that finding our heroic purpose (that source of real wealth—both personal and global—maintains Korten. “Your community economy is part of the glue that binds heart-centered thing we feel we were meant to do) is the first step toward true wealth. Howitt says the secret is in one small people together. It’s the key to physical and mental health and happiness.” Giving less control over our financial well-being to word—and. Instead of choosing either/or, our world expands with “and”. He urges us to integrate the intuitive and analytic Wall Street and more to Main Street will help us think in terms parts of ourselves: “poet and professional, prophet and profit, of livelihoods, instead of mere jobs. For Korten, this equates to soul and success.” not only how we make money to live, but also how we live— It’s not just about philanthropy, but truly making your valuing our homes, communities and natural environment. community and your world a better place through your work, Priceless social capital comes from investing our time and money in local communities. Korten observes how, when freely he observes. “You’re doing good in the world, and when you live that way, money follows you.” and wisely spent, these efforts can lower crime rates, make schools more productive and help economies function better. Judith Fertig blogs about living well at Korten cites Oakland, California’s Well-Being in Business Lab, which works with the Greater Good Science Center at the Uni- AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Our Health

Conducting a Life Audit by Ximena Vengoechea

ere’s one approach to doing a life audit in order to both discern more keenly what’s important and figure out how to allocate resources better to make those things happen. Step 1: Take a few hours and 100 sticky notes. Write a wish—something you’d like to do or have happen in your life—on each one. Arrange them on a flat surface. Step 2: See what patterns evolve. Rearrange the notes by themes or categories, such as family, physical health, adventure, profession, giving back and skills. Those that contain the most notes indicate the realm of your most powerful wishes. Step 3: Evaluate your time. Take stock of a typical day, week and month to analyze how you are spending it. Step 4: Prioritize. Some wishes need to be fulfilled every day or soon, while long-term wishes aim for “someday”. Step 5: Make a plan. Just as with a smart financial strategy, which typically involves investing money over time, you can now allocate your time to make your wish list happen. For more details, visit Tinyurl.com/ExampleOfLifeAudit.

Tucson

natural awakenings

fitbody

“Seniors love it because barre helps improve their balance. It’s also perfect for people working to overcome injuries,” says Juliet. She notes that while women are predominant in classes, the tide is turning a bit toward more gender equity. “Men that enter classes as skeptical come out sweating.” One recently earned his barre teaching certificate.

Benefits of Barre

Barre Your Way to Better Fitness

Ballet-Inspired Workouts Create Long and Lean Muscles by Lynda Bassett

magine having a ballerina’s physique, grace, strength and flexibility. That’s the potential of barre. “Barre is a combination of ballet, yoga and Pilates principles. We use small, isometric movements to temporarily fatigue muscles and make them long and lean. The so-called fatigue is what causes muscles to shake, and therefore, change,” explains Nadia Yokarini-Kotsonis, a certified barre instructor at Physique Fitness Studio, in Grove City, Ohio. Students use a ballet barre to support themselves while doing the exercises. Yokarini-Kotsonis is among many former dancers that have embraced barre fitness. Trained in ballet, tap, contemporary and traditional dance in Athens, Greece, she discovered barre when she moved to the U.S. “I fell in love with how challenging it was and the effects and changes I saw in my body. I got certified a year later and have been teaching ever since. I’m still in love with practicing it, no matter how tired I might

be beforehand,” she says. Rather than a cardiovascular regimen, “Barre is good for developing core strength. You gain overall flexibility, muscle strength, improved posture and range of motion,” says Lisa Juliet, West Coast regional director of the teacher certification program (BarreCertification.com).

Not Just for Dancers

While barre has had some U.S. presence since the 1950s, “It’s having a resurgence now,” says Charlene Causey, a certified natural health professional and ballet body barre instructor in Pueblo, Colorado. Newfound interest began on both coasts and is quickly becoming a Midwest mainstay, according to YokariniKotsonis, who says it’s one of the most popular classes she teaches, and other studios are following suit. She remarks, “Everyone wants to offer barre, and everyone wants to come to a class and see what it’s about.”

“What makes this workout brilliant is that the classes are designed to fit the goals and ability levels of all participants. Each set of exercises provides options ranging from the beginner to the more advanced barre enthusiast. Effective, yet safe, low-impact techniques provide ongoing challenges,” says Causey. Those that regularly practice realize many positive effects. “Your body becomes long and lean, similar to a ballet dancer’s. You learn to stand tall and become stronger with each class,” says Yokarini-Kotsonis. However, don’t expect it to be easy. “Even when you do it every day, you’ll still find it extremely challenging,” she adds. Most teachers individualize modifications for beginners. “I tell my students to do what they can. There’s no judgment here,” says Causey. Many yoga teachers offer barre classes as a beneficial complement to other sports and activities such as running. “It supplements your other endeavors,” notes Causey. Today’s barre classes feature bare feet and typical workout wear, specialized equipment and props, contemporary music and of course, the ballet barre. The whole experience is highly positive and upbeat, says Causey. Most fitness experts would agree that it’s good to add variety to workouts, and trying something new adds spice to the mix. Plus, for those that keep at it, says Yokarini-Kotsonis, “Barre can be the fastest results-oriented program you can undergo. Expect to see a change in your body in a month if you attend three to four classes a week.” Lynda Bassett is a freelance writer near Boston, MA. Connect at LyndaBassett@gmail.com. November 2015

consciouseating

Sharing Our Bounty Food Drives Need Healthy Donations by Avery Mack

hat’s on the be avoided. The mostPlease be table can help needed donations are generous at lower risks nonperishable and high of stroke, heart attack, the holidays and in protein, but low in cancer and diabetes, acsodium, sugar and fats. year-round. cording to the American Give the best, most Heart Association. Not all affordable products, families are able to afford the healthiest according to these tips and the food foods, but fatty, high-sugar options can drive’s guidelines. Organic and non-

GMO (genetically modified) foods are welcome. Note that not all pantries can store fresh produce, glass containers or personal hygiene items. “Pantries rely on informed community support,” explains Jim Byrnes, director of Pennsylvania’s Nazareth Area Food Bank. “Area churches, schools and businesses keep us supplied. We’ll help 300 families this year, compared to 100 in 2006, balancing nutrition with practical needs.” California’s San Diego Food Bank feeds better choices to 370,000 people each month, including military families, seniors and children. Such community efforts change lives. Meat: Tinned tuna, chicken and salmon store easily for use in salads or casseroles, on a sandwich and in whole wheat pasta, brown rice or low-fat stir fries. Avoid the bisphenol-A (BPA) associated with cans and plastic containers. Instead choose BPA-free pouch packaging and cans with BPAfree liners (see Tinyurl.com/BPAFreeCannedFood). Soup and Stew: Containing meat and veggies, soups and stews provide filling, hearty comfort foods. Vegetables: Yams and whole-berry cranberry sauce turn dinner into a holiday feast. Add color to the plate with mixed veggies. Lentils, pinto, black and kidney beans in stew, chili or salad

Start Looking and Feeling Great Today! All Natural Beauty Solutions!

Skin Care

The specialists at Alternatives in Health Care Detox Therapy Spa educate and provide you with all natural ways to regain your health and your youth naturally. They pride themselves with having unique equipment, treatments and therapies to help you accomplish your goals.

Anti-aging Treatments Signature Facials & Peels Collagen Induction Therapy Age Spot Removal Derma-Planing Microderm Abrasion Cosmetic Acupuncture LED Therapy Skin Infusion Therapy

Body Treatments

Detox Therapies

Energy Work

Reflexology Massage Biotouch Chi Machine Electro Magnetic Frequency Balancing

Nutritional Cleansing Ear Candling Ionic Foot Baths Far Infra-Red Suit

Pain Management Chiropractic Acupuncture Far Infra-red Sauna Soqi Bed

Debbie Shaw Spa Owner

Unique Fat/Detox Wraps Cellulite Treatments Check out our website as there are too many services to list here! Sugar Scrubs Salt Glows 520 275-4510 • DetoxTherapySpa.com Back Facials

1101 N. Wilmot Road, Suite # 227 (Inside Shaw Chiropractic)

First time clients may enjoy a 10% discount on any single treatment or session by mentioning this ad! 34

Tucson

natural awakenings

Search for a generic food item at CalorieCount.com to see how brand-name products rank in nutritional value.

tions allow lower cost bulk purchases with no need to transport or sort items.) Non-Food: Make sure the food pantry has storage space before donating wet or dry food for cats and dogs and birdseed; baby wipes, shampoo and soap; and adult soap, deodorant, shaving supplies, toothpaste, shampoo and toilet paper. “A $5,000 grant gave us added storage space,” says Byrnes. The bottom line is what food pantries need is much the same as what’s found in any healthy home pantry—comestibles rich in flavor, vitamins and fiber and free of unhealthy additives. Please be generous year-round, sharing well beyond the holidays.

provide fiber, calcium, zinc and iron. Spices add zing. Tomatoes, sauce and salsa add flavor; choose glass jar products only in order to be BPA-free, due to the acidic effect on cans. Pasta, Rice and Grain: In Kansas City, Missouri, Katie Thomas, owner of Crazy Daisy Cleaning, regularly organizes food drives. She says, “Pasta Connect with the freelance writer via and sauce make a variety of dishes and AveryMack@mindspring.com. extend the number of meals.” Whole grain pasta, brown or wild rice, quinoa and couscous are better choices than white pasta. Bulgur provides nearly 75 percent of a day’s fiber requirement Dr. Sepulveda uses powerful techniques like NLP and Hypnosis, when added to soup or salad. offering interventions for these and other conditions: Cereal: Steel-cut or rolled oats, addictions • anxiety • anger • depression • stress farina (Cream of Wheat) and grits are fears • phobias • weight issues low-calorie and nutritious options for a warm start to the day. All can be found Dr. Tomas Sepulveda as organic; farina in whole wheat or se habla español white wheat that is certified kosher. Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching Cold cereals should list whole grains as www.ALASLifeCoaching.com SepulvedaRT@Gmail.com the first ingredient and be high in fiber AWAKENING LOVE ACTION SUCCESS 520-885-0575 and low in sugar, like organic Oat O’s. SPREAD YOUR WINGS Snacks: Unsalted nuts, full of fiber, protein and vitamins, are highly prized at food pantries. Packed in juice, He is richest who is content with the least, fruit cups make a healthy treat. Dried for content is the wealth of nature. fruit and sunflower seeds are another favorite. Low-salt, low-sugar peanut or ~Socrates sunflower butter packs protein. Honey is a healthy sweetener. Collecting Party: “A group of us collected and donated 600 pounds of food for babies, pets and adults to Extended Hands Food Bank,” says Dee Power, in Fountain Hills, Arizona. For babies, include food without added sugar or salt and single-grain cereal. Alternative Giving: Especially popular during the December holidays, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank offers prepacked bags to grocery store patrons, paid for at checkout. Customers can see what’s included and the food bank picks them up. (Tip: Cash dona-

Experience fast and lasting change! Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits

ALAS

November 2015

Masters of

Bodywork & Healing Arts The Yoga Connection

Tucson's only nonprofit yoga studio, serving the community since 1987. Offering Yoga Classes, Yoga Teacher Training, & Continuing Education 3929 E. Pima Tucson, AZ 85712 520-323-1222 www.yogaconnection.org

Neuromuscular Therapy Offers Gentle Relief

hose who suffer from chronic pain can experience frustration from the endless choices and decisions to make when it comes to managing their pain. One possible solution could be neuromuscular therapy (NMT), a drug-free, gentle and effective bodywork treatment. NMT offers gentle yet effective relief for many chronic pain suffers, including those with conditions like fibromyalgia, degenerative disk disease and plantar fasciitis. Even pain that has no specific diagnosis and stymies the affected can be treated with this gentle therapy. NMT differs from other massage and bodywork in its thoroughness. Specific protocols are observed for each area of the body, so one session will often consist of treating just the neck, just the shoulders, just the knees, etc., depending on what is being treated. It treats both muscle and nervous tissue, which is one of the reasons it can be so particularly effective. Stephanie Dixon Stephanie Dixon, LMT, CNMT, has been practicing massage therapy for 10 years and got her neuromuscular therapy certification in 2011. She has two offices in Tucson. For more information, call 520-775-2367, email Stephanie.M.Dixon@gmail.com or visit NewLeafTucson.com. See ad, page 37.

To advertise or participate in this section, call

520-760-2378 36

Tucson

natural awakenings

inspiration MIDWEEK MORNING MASSAGE SPECIAL

SAVE 15% New & Returning Clients

520-326-7700 LotusTucson.com

NEW LEAF

New & Returning Clients

Massage Therapy Massage Therapy for Pain Management and Injury Rehab Great for back pain, whiplash, headaches, fibromyalgia and more

Stephanie Dixon, LMT and CNMT (520)775-2367 sdixonlmt@newleaftucson.com www.newleaftucson.com

Intuitive Hands

Mobile Massage by Don May, LMT

Healing, wellness, relaxation and balance in the comfort of your own home or office.

I travel to you!

NEW: Sessions now also available !

at the Harmony Hut in central Tucson.!

FALL SPECIAL: 10% off ﬁrst session

520-730-0656

DonMay.MassageTherapy.com

Grateful for EVERYTHING Create an Attitude of Gratitude All Day Long by Mary Lynn Ziemer

he secret to happiness and finding the enduring joy we all seek is Thanksgiving—the simple act of continually giving thanks. To realize wonderful positive outcomes, up to and including seeming miracles, do one thing: Show gratitude all day long. Seeing everything in a new light, through a refreshing prism of love and appreciation, imparts a deep inner well of peace, calm and joy, making us feel more alive. We can feel that way every day, in every aspect of life, awaking each morning excited to create the day ahead and enthusiastic about each moment and then falling asleep at night embracing a profound feeling of gratitude for all the good we know and have. Happiness is contagious and becomes an upward spiral of joy naturally shared with others. Start today by launching a daily gratitude journal. This single action, the simplest and quickest way to get results, will foster a habit geared to change everything forever. It fills up our love tank, sparks success and benefits everyone. To embrace better relationships, health, clarity, life and tangible and intangible wealth: n Set a daily time for journal writing. n Pick a handful of things that prompt gratitude that day. Perhaps begin with people that support you in some way. Everything counts, from expressions of beauty to basic conveniences. Eventually the daily list will grow, generating the joy of gratitude at ever-higher levels. n It’s important to write with love and joy, because such feelings create your world. Even if something’s a work in

progress, like encouraging steps in a relationship, focus on what makes you feel good and want more of and you’ll start seeing more evidence of them. n Elaborate in detail about a particular thing that earns extra gratitude. This carries more benefits from intense feelings than creating a list. When we see how blessed we are with what we already have, it creates more of what we are grateful for, generating an endless cycle of gratitude. n Take notice of the surprises and little miracles that occur, and be sure to make note of them to evoke an even stronger level of awe and gratitude. Robert Emmons, Ph.D., of the University of California-Davis, a leading authority in researching the science of gratitude and its impact on well-being, instructs his study participants, “Be aware of your feelings and how you ‘relish’ and ‘savor’ this gift in your imagination. Take the time to be especially aware of the depth of your gratitude.” In other words, don’t hurry through this exercise like a to-do list. An all-day-long attitude of gratitude ramps up our awareness of life’s pleasures. It takes an already good life to a whole new zone of zest. Mary Lynn Ziemer is a master of Advanced Life Concepts, certified life and business coach, motivational speaker and author, with more than 30 years as an entrepreneur and corporate executive at two Fortune 100 companies. Connect at LivingAJoyfulLifeNow.com. November 2015

healthykids

Disapproval of a child’s emotions: This involves being critical of a child’s displays of negative emotion and reprimanding or punishing the child for expressing them. Dismissing a child’s emotions: This comes across as regarding a child’s emotions as unimportant, either through ignoring their emotions, or worse, trivializing them.

What’s Your Child’s EQ? Six Ways to Raise

Offering little relevant guidance: While parents may empathize, they don’t set limits on behavior or assist each child in understanding and coping with their emotions.

Emotional Intelligence

Recipe for a High EQ

by Teal Swan

uch of our identity is shaped in childhood by key events and the emotions and perspectives we associate with them.

All Emotions Count

Emotional intelligence, sometimes referred to as EQ, is often overlooked as a skill set in today’s world. The recent animated film Inside Out calls attention to effective ways of addressing a child’s journey by embracing

DOES YOUR POOCH NEED SOME TLC? Call Nancy for holistic healing and support!

and better understanding their emotions; particularly those that don’t feel positive. A recent study by the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance found that a child’s emotional health is far more important in determining future happiness than factors such as academic success or wealth. Parents can help ensure a healthy emotional upbringing by avoiding making three mistakes.

Integrative Biological Dentistry Jeanne Anne Krizman, D.M.D., M.P.H.

off 20 FIRST

• General & Cosmetic Dentistry • All Porcelain Crowns and Bridges • Biocompatible Tooth Colored Fillings • Extractions • Implants

SESSION

Animal Ally of Arizona

Nancy McDonald Certified Canine Massage Therapist and Reiki Master

Tucson

Parents can successfully form deeper connections with their kids by recognizing, respecting and acknowledging their emotional range, rather than telling kids they should feel a certain way. Telling someone how they should or shouldn’t feel only teaches them to distrust themselves and that there’s something wrong with them. As a communication aid, Inside Out may speak best to older children, because younger viewers may get the erroneous impression that emotions can control them, rather than that they can control their own emotional reactions.

520-591-2950 animalallyaz.com

natural awakenings

• Ozone Therapy • Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal • Mercury Toxicity Testing & Detox Programs • Treatments to Avoid Root Canals • Periodontal Laser Treatments • Laser Tooth Whitening

Advanced General Dentistry Degree Masters Certification in Implants International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology Accredited Dentist Masters Degree in Environmental and Occupational Health

Call 520-326-0082 for an appointment 1601 N Tucson Blvd., Suite #35, Tucson, AZ 85716 www.krizmandental.com • smile@krizmandental.com

The recipe for healthy bonding and emotional development is for all parties to model how they value the importance of each other’s feelings and respectfully listen for the feelings behind the words. In opening ourselves to being understood, we open ourselves to understanding others. Good parenting involves emotion. Good relationships involve emotion. The bottom line is that emotions matter. We all struggle with negative emotions from time to time, and the way we address and deal with them influences our emotional health. The goal is to develop a trustworthy emotional connection with the other person that is important to us, which enhances intimacy and the effectiveness of the relationship in accomplishing good. Using this six-part process of helpful concrete steps applies equally to the children and adults in our lives. n Become aware of the other person’s emotions. n Care about the other person by seeing their emotions as valid and important.

Distance Learning Nutritional Therapist Training Program REAL EDUCATION for those who believe in REAL FOOD. Our distance learning and ϐlexible web-based training allows for a self-paced yet supportive program even the busiest professionals can complete.

n Listen empathetically to better understand the way they feel, allowing them to feel safe to be vulnerable without fear of judgment. Seek to understand, rather than to agree or redirect.

Registration Registra ation Now Now Open Open in in Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ! AZ!

n Acknowledge and validate their feelings. We don’t need to validate that the thoughts they have about their emotions are correct; instead, simply let them know that it’s valid to feel the way that they do. For example, if a friend says, “I feel useless,” we could validate them by saying, “I can see how you might feel that way.”

n Allow the person to experience their emotions fully before moving toward any kind of improvement. We cannot impose our idea of when they should be ready or able to feel differently. This is when we practice unconditional presence and unconditional love. We are there as support, without trying to fix them or anything else. Don’t be offended if they don’t accept support that’s offered at this time. A benevolent power is inherent in offering love that exists regardless of what someone does or does not do with it.

Course Course Co r e Begins Begins in in February February

www.NutritionalTherapy.com

n Help the other person to strategize ways to manage the reactions they might be having to their emotions after—and only after—their feelings have been validated, acknowledged and fully felt. This is when we can assert new ways of looking at a situation that may improve the way another person is feeling. This is when advice may be offered. When done successfully, this process can transform a conflict encountered in a relationship into solid gold. Teal Swan is the author of Shadows Before Dawn: Finding the Light of Self-Love Through Your Darkest Times, on how healing hidden wounds reveals our authentic selves (TealSwan.com). Inside Out will be released next month on DVD.

Nutritional Therapy Association, Inc.® 1-800-918-9798 NTA@NutritionalTherapy.com www.NutritionalTherapy.com November 2015

calendarofevents Calendar events must be received by the 12th of the month prior to publication and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NaturalTucson.com for guidelines and to submit listings.

markyourcalendar SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 MYSTIC MESSENGERS PSYCHIC FAIR

Eric Hansen, This Stuff Works! – 6:30-8:30pm. Join musician Eric Hansen in a celebration of aliveness as he tells his story of triumph over massive health issues. Bring potluck item to share following program. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson, 4200 E River Rd. 520-329-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

9am-4pm. Free Admission. Set prices. Double Tree Hilton, 445 Alvernon Way (Broadway and 22nd St.) MysticMessengers.com

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Cyclovia Pit Stop – 10am-3pm. The Historic Y Bldg is having a pit stop event. Come visit us for $5 eyebrow waxing, purchase products, gift certificates, $1 Raffle and roll the Gigi70 Dice for prizes. No charge. Gigi70 Natural Skin Care, 300 E University Blvd, Ste 144. 520-390-0081. GigiBean1970@hotmail.com. Gigi70.SkinCareTherapy.net.

markyourcalendar NOVEMBER 6 TESLA METAMORPHOSIS FREE PRESENTATION 7– 9 pm. Anya Petrovic, founder of Tesla Metamorphosis®, will be giving a presentation with a live demonstration of healing. You have an opportunity to experience the amazing frequencies of Tesla waves. Some people report healings after attending presentations. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Road #120 (just east of I-10).

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Diabetes Recovery Program – As featured in the movie Simply Raw Reversing Diabetes in 30 days, this program revolutionizes the treatment of diabetes. $11,799. Tree of Life Center US, 686 Harshaw Rd, Patagonia. 520-223-8185. ProgramInfo@TreeOfLife.nu. TreeOfLifeCenterUS.com/Diabetes-Recovery-Program.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Healing Your Relationships and Love – 7-8pm. Thursdays 11/5, 11/12, 11/19. This class focuses on the misunderstandings and confusion around what makes relationships work and what tears them apart. We then heal using ThetaHealing technique. $10. Mystic Healing Paths, 1834 N Craycroft Rd. 520-850-8897. Solarhawk111@gmail.com. MysticHealingPaths.com.

For more information, contact Simone, 520-940-5840 TeslaMetamorphosis.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Bio-Touch Certification Class – 9am-4pm. 11/7, 11/8, 11/14, 11/15. Graduates: are you ready to become certified? Claim your spot now. $60/all four classes. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-323-7951. Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com.

St. Germain Message Circle – 12-1pm. Rev. Dorothea Nobile will be Channeling Count St. Germain in a Message Circle. Everyone will get a Channeled Message. $20. United Fellowship FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. 21-Day Transformation Program – Experi- Dfn1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. ence a profound journey of healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels Mind, Body, Spirit Fair– 1-7pm. Join us for a in this 21-day program. $7,579. Tree of Life fun evening of readings and healings. There will Center US, 686 Harshaw Rd, Patagonia. be a variety of different Psychic readers, Reiki 520-223-8185. ProgramInfo@TreeOfLife.nu. healers and locally crafted items. Visit website TreeOfLifeCenterUS.com/21-Day-Transformation. for a list of vendors. $20/per reading or session. Mystic Candles & Metaphysical, 6546 E 22nd ThetaHealing Basic DNA Class – 11/6, 4-8pm; St. 520-721-1011. MysticTucson@gmail.com. 11/7-11/8, 10am-5pm. Become certified in The- MysticCandles.org. taHealing Technique. Learn to release unconscious blocking beliefs, do energetic scans, talk Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – 11amto Guardian Angels, do future readings and more. 5pm. Specialize your yoga teaching creden$495. Mystic Healing Paths, 1834 N Craycroft tials. Learn to teach an entire restorative yoga Rd. 520-850-8897. SolarHawk111@gmail.com. class or integrate this approach into a regular class. 10 CEUs available. $200. The Yoga MysticHealingPaths.com. Connection, 3929 E Pima, 520-323-1222. IONS Tucson Presents – 6:30-8pm. Attaining a Yoga@yoga connection.org. YogaConnection.org. Heart of Wisdom. A presentation by David Sadker and Devorah Coryell showing us how to give meaning to our lives at every age. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-577-1478. ChiRising@gmail.com. IONSTucson.org.

Tucson

natural awakenings

Tesla Metamorphosis Free Presentation – 2-4pm. With Anya Petrovic, founder of Tesla Metamorphosis. Presentation with a live demonstration of healing. Opportunity to experience the amazing frequencies of Tesla waves. Some people report healings after attending presentations. No charge. Bookman’s, 1930 E Grant Rd. 520-940-5840. TeslaMetamorphosis.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 St. Philip’s Annual Used Book Sale – 8:30am-1pm. Huge selection, all genres. No prices marked, but a free-will offering is requested. No charge. St. Philip’s in the Hills Church, 4440 N Campbell Ave. Murphey Gallery. 520-299-6421. Library@StPhilipsTucson.org. StPhilipsTucson.org/Welcome/Events.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 What’s The Skinny? What the Anti-Oxidant? Workshop – 5:30-6:30pm. Discover what all the fuss is about in regard to Anti-Oxidants through the use of skin care. Includes: complimentary peel ($40/value, to be booked at later date) raffle and door prizes. $15. Gigi70 Natural Skin Care, 300 E University Blvd, Ste 144. 520-390-0081. GigiBean1970@hotmail.com. Gigi70.SkinCareTherapy.net. Dream Group/ Soul Lessons – 6:30-8pm. $5. Call John Dore, Ph.D for specific dates and more information. 520-906-1768. Drjdore@gmail.com. NeoReligions – 6:30-9:30pm. Join Rev Donald in a survey of the New Religions, how they are similar to their predecessors and each other and how they differ. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Intro to Gemstone Healing – 6-7pm. With Linda Keaford. Learn the basic healing properties of gemstones and how they can help you. Please email to RSVP. $20. Mystic Candles & Metaphysical, 6546 E 22nd St. 520-721-1011. MysticTucson@gmail.com. MysticCandles.org. TIES Guest Speaker: Peter Anthony – 6:30pm. Gifted in numerology and astrology following a 1987 NDE; author of Key Master; producer of CBS’s Healing Journey & Sightings; “Peter’s NDE will send chills down your spine”, PJ Maytag - Bottom Line Magazine. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@IANDS.org. TucsonIANDS.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Aging Gracefully with Essential Oils – 12-2pm. A guided tour to essential oil use for those in their golden years. Healthy habits plus physical, mental & emotional support. Free. RSVP, Cass 520-869-7366. No charge. ArtSeads Boutique, 3025 N Campbell Ave. 520-869-7366. Cass614@gmail.com.

of gratitude. Stay afterwards for coffee and treats. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL. org. TucsonCSL.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Diwali - Festival of Lights – 6:30-9pm. Celebrate the Indian new year with a cultural dance, a fire show, live music, temple ceremonies and a free vegetarian feast. No charge. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 520-250-0299. Sandaminidd@cs.com. GovindasOfTucson.com. Tesla Metamorphosis Free Presentation – 7-9pm. With Anya Petrovic, founder. Tesla Metamorphosis and a healing demonstration with the amazing frequencies of Tesla waves. No charge. Caritas Healing Center, 330 E 16th St. 520-940-5840. SimoneGers@gmail.com. TeslaMetamorphosis.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Yoga Teacher Training Information Meeting –12:30-1:30 pm We’ll review schedule, curriculum, teaching requirements, and common questions regarding teacher training. You will have your questions answered by our teacher training staff. Free. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima, 520-323-1222. Yoga@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org. Introduction to MasterPath – 1-2:30pm. Introductory talk and video of Sri Gary Olsen, spiritual leader of MasterPath, presented by a MasterPath higher initiate. Sincere seekers are welcome. No charge. Pima Community College Downtown Campus Amethyst/Co, 1255 N Stone Ave. 520-206-7260. MasterPath.org.

No charge. Banner UMC, 1501 N Campbell Ave. 520-904-4801. Weissmae@email.arizona.edu. Bruno-Groening.org/English.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Bio-Touch Certification Class – 9am-4pm. 11/7, 11/8, 11/14, 11/15. Bio-Touch graduates: Are you ready to become certified? Reserve your spot now. $60/all four classes. Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St. 520-323-7951. Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com. So. AZ Authors Series – 11:30am-12:30pm. Author and Vietnam veteran Larry Bramblett chats about Giong, his still relevant novel about people caught up in battle and the political collision of cultures. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Annex Rm 3. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Kadampa Meditation Center - Monthly Open House – 7-8pm. Guided relaxation breathing meditation and a short talk on meditation and Buddhism as well as an introduction to the Center’s programs, refreshments and a tour. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org/Open-House.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Meditation Intro and Mini-Retreat – 2-6pm. Learn key points for easy, relaxed and effective meditation. Followed by optional mini-retreat. $10, $15/including retreat. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org/Learn-to-Meditate.

Japanese Tea Ceremony –10am. One of Japan’s signature rituals. Drink green tea and enjoy a sweet offered by a fifth-generation Kyoto Japanese garden landscaper and tea ceremony master. $15 plus admission to Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N Alvernon Way. 520-332-2928. Yume.Gardens@gmail.com. YumeGardens.org.

Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path – 3-4:30pm. Through the teachings of Bruno Groening, experience a natural, spiritual healing technique and meet new friends at the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hour.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

markyourcalendar NOVEMBER 15 • 7PM THE SECOND ANNUAL TUCSON POSIPALOOZA MUSIC CELEBRATION! Karen Drucker, Sue Riley and Daniel Nahmod Nickerson Auditorium at The Gregory School

Tickets for this amazing three-artist concert will be $20 for single ticket; $35 for 2 advance tickets, prior to November 13. UnityPeaceAZ.com/Upcoming-Musical-Events TucsonCSL.org

Mandala Workshop – 12-1:30pm. Using meditative techniques, participants will create a Mandala, meaning Circle, which is used as a centering technique. Art supplies included. Led by Rev. Ellen Kuyper. $25. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. Dfn1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. Reiki Advanced Symbols – 12-5pm. You will be attuned to symbols such as love, intuition, immune system, problem solving, centeredness. $100. Highlands Activities Building Catalina, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com. Group Family Constellations – 1-5pm. Call John Dore, Ph.D for specific dates and more information. $10. 520-906-1768. Drjdore@gmail.com.

Lovin’ Spoonfuls Vegetarian Restaurant – 124pm. Serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving day of mock turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, yams, stuffing, corn, green beans, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and a fountain drink. $25.95. Reservations recommended. 2990 N Campbell Ave. 520-325-7766. LovinSpoonfuls.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Ikebana Exhibit – 9:30am-4:30pm. 11/27-11/30. View the artful creations of five schools of the traditional art of Japanese flower arranging and gain insight into a non-western way of harmonizing with nature. Free with regular admission to Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N. Alvernon Way. 520-332-2928. YumeGardens.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Holiday Fiesta de Arte – 10am-4pm. Tucson’s best home art show. 20 artists. Folk art, Batiks, Gourd art, Metal Garden art, Pottery, Fused glass and much more. No charge. Tucson Mountains, 4802 W Paseo de las Colinas. 520-297-1739. GjWetzel@hotmail.com. Facebook.com/HolidayArteFiesta.

plan ahead TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training – 8am6pm. 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training & Personal Growth Intensive. Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance.Complete your training in two 12-day periods. $3250. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima, 520-323-1222. Yoga@yogaconnection.org. YogaConnection.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Yoga Beyond Asana: Meditation, Dreams & Ritual – 7- 8:15 pm. Bring creative change into your life by working with the inner mind. Develop greater dream recall; learn basic interpretation and how to balance the symbols in your dreams. Led by Priscilla Potter E-RYT 500. Sliding Scale: $36-60/6 weeks. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima, 520-323-1222. Yoga@yogaconnection.org. YogaConnection.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 IONS Tucson Presents – 6:30-8pm. Hypnosis and Neuroplasticity a presentation by Dr. Steven Gurgevich will focus on how self-hypnosis with visualization and imagination helps the brain make new patterns of learning. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-577-1478. ChiRising@gmail.com. IONSTucson.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Living Grateful – 10:30-11:45am. Join Rev Donald in this Sunday Celebration Service where we each can have a greater awareness and experience

November 2015

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Bio-Touch Practitioner Training – 10am-4pm. 12/5 & 12/6. Come to an enjoyable, interactive, hands-on training. Learn Bio-Touch’s gentle technique to alleviate pain, stress, support good health. $48/both days. Massage therapists earn 10 CEUs ($60). Bio-Touch Center, 5634 E Pima St, 520-323-7951. Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com. Cryotherapy Open House – 12-6pm. Open house at Evolve Physical Therapy to experience the benefits of Whole Body Cryotherapy at our introductory prices. Prices will change after the open house. Evolve Physical Therapy, 3461 E Speedway Blvd. 520-425-0379. K8@Evolve-PT.com. Evolve-PT.com. Transitions: The Yoga of Sleep and Dreams, Death and Dying – 11am-12:30pm. Through simple techniques, you can have greater dream recall, gain awareness within the dream state, benefit your meditation, gain comfort and understanding of out-of-the-body experiences and prepare to leave your body consciously - mahasamadhi. Led by Priscilla Potter, E-RYT 500. $15. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima, 520-323-1222. Yoga@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Bio-Touch Practitioner Training – 10am4pm. 12/5 & 12/6. Come to an enjoyable, interactive, hands-on training. Learn BioTouch’s gentle technique to alleviate pain, stress, support good health. $48/both days. Massage therapists earn 10 CEUs ($60). BioTouch Center, 5634 E Pima St, 520-323-7951. Office@JustTouch.com. JustTouch.com. Energy Healing Workshop – 10am-5pm. Learn how to channel Light from Source through you to clear the aura and balance chakras for transformational healing. Bring a pendulum. Includes certificate upon completion. $300. Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 505-310-3160. Beth@EnergyHealingTeacher.com. EnergyHealingTeacher.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 TIES Special Event: Experiencer Panel – 6:30pm. Experiencer discussion panel. Three to four experiencers share their life altering near-death or spiritually transformative events in the popular panel format used at IANDS conferences. $5. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@IANDS.org. TucsonIANDS.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk – 6:30am-12pm. Fundraising event is a fun and festive 5K race

Tucson

that benefits arthritis research. Find out more and sign up today at JBR.org/tucson. For event questions, call Tricia Carattini. No charge. Reid Park, 1030 S Randolph Walk. 602-212-9909. Tcarattini@Arthritis.org. Arthritis.org/Arizona.

ongoing events

Reiki Master Training – 12-5pm. With the Master attunement your capacity for energy increases dramatically and frequency, spirituality and consciousness raise. Help yourself and the world. $125. Highlands Activities Build- Calendar events must be received by the ing Catalina, 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Ma- 12th of the month prior to publication rana. 520-245-4214. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. and adhere to our guidelines. Visit OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20

NaturalTucson.com for guidelines and to submit listings.

Candle-Lighting – 7-8pm. Join us in a classic, but not-too-traditional, celebration of light, acknowledging the solstice, the darkness and the returning of the light. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Raw Food Retreat – Experience 100% organic raw food, rest and relaxation at holisAdmin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. tic retreat center. Available dates vary. Please check site for more info. $199/night. Tree of TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29 Life Center US, 686 Harshaw Rd, Patagonia. Portals to Liberation – Explore the an- 520-223-8185. ProgramInfo@TreeOfLife.nu. cient spiritual modalities of fasting, medita- RawFoodRetreatAZ.com. tion, yoga, and chanting in a modern, safe, Friends of the Library Book Sale – 9am-4pm. and transformational setting! $3,999. Tree of 11/13-11/16. Great used books/media, great prices. Life Center US, 686 Harshaw Rd, Patagonia. Friends is a non-profit funding library projects. 520-223-8185. ProgramInfo@TreeOfLife.nu. Great used books/media, great prices. No charge. PortalsToLiberation.com. Book Barn, 2230 N Country Club. 520-795-3763. Info@PimaFriends.com. PimaFriends.com.

daily

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training – 8am-6pm. 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training & Personal Growth Intensive. Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance. Complete your training in six months. $3250. I Ching Oracle Guide – First Sunday. Events apThe Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima, 520-323-1222. plying I Ching to personal, spiritual and enterprise Yoga@yogaconnection.org. YogaConnection.org. paths timed to lunar cycles. 6, 18 and 72 day journeys. DaleBruder.com. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers Market 300-Hour ADVANCED Yoga Teacher Training – 8am-12pm. One of the largest farmers markets – 8am-6pm.. 300-Hour ADVANCED Hatha Yoga in Southwestern Arizona and has a regional repuTeacher Training & Personal Growth Intensive. Reg- tation for the number of local farmers it supports. istered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance. Complete No charge. St. Philips Plaza, 4380 N Campbell Ave. your (weekend based) training in 15 months. $4050 FoodInRoot.com. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima, 520-323-1222. Silent Prayer and Meditation – 8:45-9:30am. Yoga@yogaconnection.org. YogaConnection.org. Experience the exquisite peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. 1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceaAZ.com. MAY 23-JUNE 12, 2016 Religious Service – 9am. St Michael’s ECC, the other Catholic Church. Feminist? GLBTQ? CathoNOURISH YOUR SOUL lic? We are and more. No charge. Chapel - First Christian Church, 740 E Speedway, 520-575-8486. Take a personally enriching StMichaelsECC@q.com. StMichaelsECC.org. journey to Greece and Turkey AI CHI – 10am. With Connie Seddon. GraceARIELA, LLC’s ful movement, stretching and relaxing in a 96 degree indoor saltwater pool. Gentle, effec“Exploring Ancient Greek tive, fun practice for pain management, diabeMythology, Arts and Mysteries” tes, MS, improving balance and stamina. $15/ Focusing on ancient healing sanctuarclass. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. ies, art and dreamwork, we explore the 520-245-6616. Connie@AquaticRelaxation.com. re-visionings the ancient images inspire. AquaticRelaxation.com. Contact the dynamic, experienced co-leaders: Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s SunBella Vivante, WingedAriela.com – day Celebration Services – 10am, meditation; register, and Gail Arrenholz, 10-11:30am, service. No charge. Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. GailArrenholz.com. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

natural awakenings

sunday

planahead

Teen Support – 10-11am. Teens’ Safe Space. Unity of Tucson offers teens a program where understanding sponsors and other teens can support their journey. Ages 12 to 19. Donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco Pl, Rm 2. 520-488-8284. UnityTucson.com. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace Sunday Celebration – 10:30-11:30am. Potluck last Sunday. Learn to live your spiritual potential and purpose. Pray, sing and celebrate oneness in community. All welcome. Sunday school for kids. 1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com. Sunday Service – 11am. Coffee & conversation, 10:30am. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, Worship, Healing, Prophesy. The Temple of Universality. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, Country Club & Prince. Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski: 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TheTempleOfUniversality.org. Yogananda Gathering – 11am-1pm. 3rd Sunday. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation affirmations, readings and Festival of Light ceremony. Snack and fellowship follows. Ananda Center, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org. Community of Light Sunday Services – 11am-12:30pm. Metaphysical and spiritual gathering of lightworkers for healing, prophecy, enlightenment and growth. Donations welcome. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-304-1768. DianaoHoh@yahoo.com. CommunityOfLightTucson.com. Tamara Spiritual Center’s Sunday Services – 11am and 5:30pm. Third Sunday of each month at 2:30pm only. Services include a healing meditation, inspirational talk and messages. No charge. Tamara Spiritual Center, 3002 E Ft Lowell Rd. 520-325-0513. Info@TamaraFoundation.com. TamaraSpiritualCenter.com. Community of Light Reiki Circle – 12:452:15pm. 4th Sunday. Meet after the service at Unscrewed Theater. All welcome. Donations welcome. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-403-6156. YeahRightro@gmail.com. CommunityOfLightTucson.com. United Fellowship Chapel – 2pm service. Sunday Services feature a guided meditation, healing, inspirational speakers and psychic messages. Everyone receives a message. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. Heart Rhythm Meditation – 4-5:30pm. With Jeanie Underwood, facilitator. Please RSVP. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 661-303-3239. 2Jeanie.Underwood@gmail.com. EnergeticHeartHealing.com. Sacred Space Gathering – 4:15-5:30pm. Nonfaith and interfaith gathering for live music, inspiration from the world’s spiritual traditions and community connection. Bands and teachers vary weekly. No charge. Community Room at Tucson City Council, Ward 6, 3202 E 1st St. 520-318-3557. Info@SacredSpaceTucson.org. SacredSpaceTucson.org. Chapel of Awareness Healings & Readings – 5pm. Meditation, healings, spirit messages. Private Readings available after the service at 6-7pm. Chapel of Awareness, 931 N Fifth Ave. 520-820-0727. RevJim@ChapelOfAwareness.org. ChapelOfAwarenessTucson.net.

Tucson Heart Wisdom Meetup – 6:30-8pm. Explore connecting to the Wisdom of the Heart through discussion, sharing and guided meditation. Explore the difference between ego/mind and heart. $10 suggested donation. Wellness First, 3861 N First Ave. 520-490-4149. MarceysJourney@gmail.com. TheEssentialAlchemist.com. Desert Ashram - 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful meditation and retreat center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, book shop, walking paths. No charge. 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org.

monday Detox Retreat – The Detoxification Program consists of medically supervised green juice fasting combined with detoxification treatments that facilitate cleansing. Fee varies depending on length of stay. Tree of Life Center US, 686 Harshaw Rd, Patagonia. 520-223-8185. ProgramInfo@TreeOfLife.nu. TreeOfLifeCenterUS.com. Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation – 11:30am12:30pm. With Carolyn Rashti, M.S. Guided gentle movements with deep breathing to relieve pain, improve circulation and breathing. First class free. Limited to six participants. $200/8 classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-742-4292. AquaticTherapyTucson@gmail.com. AquaticTherapyTucson.com. Waterbabies Free-Style Pooltime – 1pm. Work out and stretch in warm salt water. No instruction, just sharing the pool to walk, stretch, swim, or soak $10. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com. Tai Chi for Health in NW Tucson – 1-2pm. Session begins 10/19. Dr Paul Lam’s program proven to improve balance, relieve pain and stiffness, promote mental clarity, improved memory, overall wellbeing. All levels welcome. $60/9 lessons, $10/drop-in. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N 1st Ave. 520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com. Book Study: Awaken to Superconsciousness – 5:15-6:45pm. Second and fourth Monday. Learn how to use meditation for innerpeace, intuitive guidance and greater awareness. No charge. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-906-4346. Pvold@comcast.net. AnandaArizona.org. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Class – 6pm. Gentle, mindful guided movement explorations develop kinesthetic awareness to relieve strain, increase pleasure and ease, improve performance. No charge. St. Francis United Methodist Church, 4625 E River Rd. 520-529-1913. DavTay@aol.com.

Sheng Zhen Qi Gong – 6-7pm. Weekly. The Qi Gong of unconditional love. Cultivate and develop a sense of peace and joy in these graceful movements, done both seated and standing. $5-$8. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-850-8897. Solarhawk111@gmail.com. MysticHealingPaths.com. All Level Yoga - 7-10pm. Spiritual Gangsta Yoga. Sandra Turner, Monterey Court Studio Galleries and Café, 505 W Miracle Mile.Free. 619-861-9706. Meetup.com/TucsonYogi.

tuesday 8:30am Workout – Experience an awesome workout that perks you up. A combination of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi ending with meditation. Bring yoga mat and water bottle, plan on laughing and starting your day out with a smile. $5. WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. Saberlmp@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com. Elder Circle – 9:30-10:30am. Second Tuesday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W Naranja Dr. 520-405-1926. DelJonesAZ@cox.net. OurFamilyServices.org. Elder Circle – 10-11am. Second Tuesday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. Rm 3. 520.488-8284. DelJonesAZ@cox.net. OurFamilyServices.org. FoodInRoot-Carondelet St. Joseph’s Farmer’s Market – 10am-2pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. No charge. Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, NE Corner of Carondelet Drive and Wilmot Rd. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com. Restorative Movement – 10-11:30am. With Norma Itule, Biosomatic Educator. In warm salt water we explore ways of safely maintaining youthful agility with somatics, breath work and gentle movements. $20/drop-in. $60/4 classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-977-6847. Nitule7@hotmail.com. SantaritaSprings.com. Qigong/ Tao Meditation – 1-2pm. Everyone welcome. Giving from the heart. Followed by a Tai Chi class. By donation. St Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River Rd. 520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com. Tai Chi for Health – 2-3pm. Dr Paul Lam’s program is endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation, CDC, National Council on Aging. Studies have proven it is effective for pain relief, balance and fall prevention, overall well-being. By donation. St Francis in the Foothills, 4625 E River Rd. 520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com.

November 2015

Elder Circle – 2:30-3:30pm. Second Tuesday. A safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. Atria Campano del Rio, 1550 E River Rd. 520-405-1926. DelJonesAZ@cox.net. OurFamilyServices.org. Self-Realization Psychic Development Classes – 3pm & 5:30pm. Explore Metaphysical concepts and principles in order to know yourself and awaken your own authority in life through meditation and discussion. Donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. Dfn1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 7pm. Learn practical keys to open your heart and connect with your Individualized I AM Presence. Lakes Apts Recreation Rm, 5666 E Hampton. 520-343-1036. Info@TheTemple.ws. TempleOfThePresence.org. Visioning – 6:30-9:30pm. 8-week series. Learn a way to open your awareness to a larger realm of possibility than you may have previously considered, using a technique popularized by Michael Bernard Beckwith. $200. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.

wednesday Qigong – 9-10am. This ancient Chinese mindbody-spirit healing practice lowers stress, boosts immune system, calms the mind, creates balance and harmony within, and more. Lotus Massage & Wellness Center, 2850 E Grant Rd. 520-760-0054. Bjel17@yahoo.com. LotusTucson.com. Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace welcomes all who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. 1551 S Eastside Loop, Ste 121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. Silent Unity Prayer Service – 10-10:30am. Led by a minister, this is a guided meditation and prayer. The center of the week is a good time to get centered. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Prayer Room. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com. Book Study: Home with God – 10:30-11:30am. Neale Donald Walsh’s last book of the Conversation with God series is Home with God. It deals with what to expect after this life is over. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco, Prayer Room. 520-488-8284. Molly.Nelson@q.com. UnityTucson.com.

Tucson

Yoga/Meditation – 11am-12:30pm. Yoga and meditation as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda includes energization and chanting. All levels of yoga and meditation welcome. By donation. Ananda Center Of Tucson, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org. A Taste of Tai Chi– 5:30-6:45pm. 1st Wednesday. Dr. Paul Lam’s program. Qigong warm ups, Tai Chi for Health, Balance. Suitable for all levels. “MMLE” Meet Me At La Encantada is a weekly community gathering. No charge. La Encantada, 2905 E Skyline. 520-780-6751. Heather@HeatherChalon.com. HeatherChalon.com. Tibetan Bowl Meditation – 6pm. Led by Michael Beale. Transformative meditation to connect consciousness with the higher self. No charge. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas. 520-625-5687. UnityGV@yahoo.com. UnityGreenValley.org. Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 6:30pm. Learn to open your heart and connect with your individualized I AM Presence; the source of all the abundance you will ever need. No charge. Center for Integrative Psychotherapy, 6105 E Grant Rd. 520-795-4147. Info@TheTemple.ws. TempleOfThePresence.org. Spirit Lab – 7-8:30pm. Third Wednesday. A conversational potluck for 20s-50s adults. Explore aspects of different faith traditions, discuss our personal experiences of the divine, examine religion and culture, and play with progressive theological ideas. No charge. St. Philip’s in the Hills Church, 4440 N Campbell Ave. 520-342-8998. Bulldog2212@gmail.com. StPhilipsTucson.org.

thursday Tibetan Bowl Meditation – 12pm. Led by Michael Beale. Transformative meditation to connect consciousness with the higher self. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas. 520-625-5687. UnityGV@yahoo.com. UnityGreenValley.org. Elder Circle – 1:30-2:30pm. Second and fourth Thursdays. Safe, respectful place for harvesting your life; a project of the Center for Community Dialogue. No charge. Armory Senior Citizen Cntr, 220 S 5th Ave. 520-405-1926. DelJonesAZ@cox.net. OurFamilyServices.org. Meet the Artists Night – 5:30-7:30pm. Chat with our artists over, wine, tapas, music and art. Discover your own creativity as you explore what the salon has to offer. Hana’s, 2960 N Swan #118. 520-290-0915. Hanaepi@aol.com. Hanaepi.com. Reiki Circle at Bookmans – 6-7:30pm. Second Thursday. Come learn about, receive or give Reiki. Studies show real results on the physical, emotional and energetic levels. $5 suggested donation; proceeds shared with Hope Animal Shelter. Bookmans, 1930 E Grant Rd. 520-638-5251. JudyFerrig@comcast.net. OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com.

natural awakenings

Free Tai Chi and Chi Kung – 6-7:30pm. Gentle, flowing movements that relax the body, quiet the mind, improve health and make you feel good. No charge. Church of Christ, 2848 N Mountain Ave. 520-795-8612. Dsrtdrgn@gmail.com. Metaphysical 12-Step Group – 6:30pm. Discover new ways of looking at the recovery process. Open to anyone currently or previously involved in any 12 step program. No charge. Center for Spiritual Living Tucson’s Office and Education Center, 4220 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Erockhill@comcast.net. TIES Sharing and Discussion Group – 6:308:30pm. Third Thursday. TIES mission is to provide a safe neutral environment for presenting information on and sharing of near-death and other spiritually transformative experiences. Everyone is welcome. No Charge (love offering accepted). Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-395-2365. TucsonAZ@IANDS.org. TucsonIANDS.org. Outreach Classes from The Temple of The Presence – 7pm. No charge. 11902 E Irvington Rd. 520751-2039, ext. 100. Info@TheTemple.ws. TempleOfThePresence.org. Ascended Masters’ Introductory Classes – 7pm. Learn about your own individual Divine Being, your I AM Presence. Find Divine solutions to every challenge! No charge. The Temple of The Presence, 11902 E Irvington Rd. 520-751-2039. SusanKnittel@msn.com. TempleOfThePresence.org. Desert Ashram – 7pm. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful meditation and retreat center. Spiritual teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti, chanting, meditation, library, book shop, walking paths. Free. 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org. Centering Prayer – 7-8pm. 20-25 minute meditation and reading/discussion. All welcome. We offer two Thursday sessions every week: 12-1pm in the Bride’s Room and 7-8pm in the Library. No charge. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4440 N Campbell Ave. 520-820-6537. Javani@outlook.com. StPhilipsTucson.org/Pastoral-Care. Healing Your Relationships and Love – 7-8pm. Thursdays 11/5, 11/12, 11/19. This class focuses on the misunderstandings and confusion around what makes relationships work and what tears them apart. We then heal using ThetaHealing technique. $10. Mystic Healing Paths, 1834 N Craycroft Rd. 520-850-8897. Solarhawk111@gmail.com. MysticHealingPaths.com.

friday 8:30am Workout – Experience an awesome workout that perks you up. A combination of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi ending with meditation. Bring yoga mat and water bottle, plan on laughing and starting your day out with a smile. $5. WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. Saberlmp@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com. Catalina Farmers Market Artworks and More – 8am-12pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, salmon, range-fed beef, artisans, unique gifts, food court, more. 16733 N Oracle Rd, Catalina. 970-903-0529. MichaelisPlaza@gmail.com. 77NorthMarketPlace.com. Trail Dust Town Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Formerly Jesse Owens Market. Bring the family and enjoy everything this premiere farmers’ market has to offer. No charge. Trail Dust Town, 6541 E Tanque Verde Rd. HeirloomFM.com. Friday Farmers’ Market at Broadway Village – 10am-2pm. Southern Arizona’s only indoor (A/C)/ outdoor venue. Organic produce, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee/teas, cheese, eggs, plants, artisans, body care, massage, music. Broadway/Country Club. 520-603-8116. FoodInRoot UAMC Farmers’ Market – 10am2pm. Every week at UAMC on the plaza south of the hospital. Great Food and Music. No charge. UA Medical Center, NW Corner of Speedway and Campbell. 520-261-6982. Tim@FoodInRoot.com. FoodInRoot.com. Community of Light Healing and Message Circle – 12-1pm. Metaphysical and spiritual gathering for healing, prophecy, enlightenment and growth. Donations welcome. Unscrewed Theater, 3244 E Speedway Blvd. 520-403-6156. Yeahrightro@gmail.com. CommunityOfLightTucson.com. Healing Meditation & Message Circle – 12-1pm. Guided healing meditation. Everyone receives a message. Donation. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. Dfn1@icloud. com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. Healthy Happy Hour – 5:30-6:30pm. 3rd Friday. Happy hour along with a 20-30 minute presentation followed by a question/answer period. Join us for wine, lemonade, community. No charge. WellnessFirst!, 3861 N First Ave. 520-209-1755. TransformMedpLLC@aol.com. 3861WellnessFirst.com.

saturday FoodInRoot St. Philip’s Plaza Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. One of the largest farmers markets in Southwestern Arizona and has a regional reputation for the number of local farmers it supports. No charge. St. Philips Plaza, 4380 N Campbell Ave. FoodInRoot.com. Oro Valley Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. 30 vendor stalls. Every 2nd Saturday fun events are planned to introduce more customers to this neighborhood gem. No charge. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N Oracle Rd. Heirloomfm.com.

Rincon Valley Farmers’ Market – 8am1pm. Organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, ironworks, arts and crafts by local artisans. 12500 E Old Spanish Trail. 520-591-BARN. RVFM@RinconInstitute.org. RVFM.org. The Nature of Dreams – 9-10am. 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Discussions on validity of dreams, meanings of symbols, interpretations and beliefs from different cultures. Facilitator: Rev. Howard Milwich. By donation. United Fellowship Chapel, Inc, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-444-3392. DFN1@icloud.com. United-Fellowship-Chapel.com. Plaza Palomino Saturday Market – 9am-1pm. Fresh produce, breads, coffee, tea, plants, tamales, salsa and emu oil products. Live music. 2970 N Swan Rd. 520-523-1005. Simple Staging for Home Sellers – 1-3pm. Second Saturday. Soon-to-be Home Sellers! Come learn easy-to-follow staging techniques to prepare your

home for the market. Taught by professional stager/ realtor. $10 Donation to local pet shelter. RSVP for Address. 520-870-2108. KGeisRealtor@gmail.com. KathleenGeisRealtor.com. From Dream Board to Dream Home – 1-2pm. Third Saturday. Home Buyers will learn professional tips/tricks about buying in the Tucson Market. Prioritize your wants/needs, then make LOA DreamBoard. Supplies included. Taught by local realtor/ stager. $10 donation to local pet shelter. RSVP for address. 520-870-2108. KGeisRealtor@gmail.com. KathleenGeisRealtor.com. Learn the Real Estate Process and Market Update – 2-3pm. Third Saturday. Students will learn both the buying and selling process in the Tucson real estate market from a Licensed, practicing Realtor. Plus get a Tucson market update. $10 donation to local pet shelter. RSVP for address. 520-870-2108. KGeisRealtor@gmail.com. KathleenGeisRealtor.com.

classifieds A N I M A L C O M M U N I C AT I O N A N D ENERGY HEALING. Better understand your animal to enhance your relationship, address behavioral issues, learn what your pet needs to be healthy. Judy Ferrig, M.S., 520-245-4214, OpenPathways-EnergyandCommunication.com. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Phoenix Natural Awakenings magazine franchise available for sale. Start a career you can be passionate about. Home based business complete with comprehensive training and support system. Call 239-530-1377 or visit our website; NaturalAwakeningsMag.com/MyMagazine. EMERGENCIES CAN STRIKE AT ANY TIME. Wise Food Storage makes it easy to prepare with tasty, easy-to-cook meals that have a 25-year shelf life. FREE sample. Call: 800-910-0311. GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace -little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now: 1- 800-371-0846. MEETING ROOM AND PRACTITIONER ROOMS for rent at SpiritsChild Metaphysical Center, Orange Grove and Thornydale. SpiritsChild, 520-744-4402.

N AT U R A L LY H E A LT H Y W E I G H T L O S S W I T H AW E S O M E R E S U LT S , and Diabetic Friendly. I’m winning my weight loss battle without hunger or fatigue. Website: WinWin.ValentusMovie.com. Call/text: Katie at 520-286-6177. TRY THE VIBRACUSSOR. Medical Massage Treatment Tool for deep relief of joint and muscle tissue pain and restrictions. Randy L.M.T. 520-312-9563. SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB ALERT FOR SENIORS. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 800-958-3893 for $750 Off. SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help. WIN or Pay Nothing. Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-789-7615 to start your application today. STOP OVERPAYING for your prescriptions. Save up to 93%. Call our licensed Canadian and International pharmacy service to compare prices and get $15.00 off your first prescription and FREE Shipping. 1-800-660-9935.

November 2015

communityresourceguide 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.

AROMATHERAPY

ACUPUNCTURE MYSTIC HEALING PATH

Jason Wechs, L.Ac. Acupuncturist, ThetaHealer® Jason@MysticHealingPaths.com 520-850-8897 • MysticHealingPaths.com AN INTEGRATIVE PRACTICE C H I N E S E

M E D real I C change I N E of Experience chronic mental, emotional, physical and spiritual issues ® through ThetaHealing Lymphatic Massage & Signature FacialtechThough thenique. month Private of May sessions and incorporated into unique healing classes. Offering ThetaAcupuncture &Healing Chinese Medicine Sheng ® , Acupuncture, Zhen Qi Gong instruction, Reiki, Craniosacral DermaCare & Revitalizing Facials Therapy and more. See ad, page 13.

$25 OFF

RITUAL BY KATE’S MAGIK

215 N Court Ave, 85701 520-743-1486 • RitualTucson.com Ritual by Kate’s Magik is an intimate boutique that carries 100% pure aromatherapy products and ceremonial supplies. Ritual also offers a variety of aromatherapy-focused massages designed to help people relieve stress, move through grief or promote love, healing and success. See ad, page 24.

Lymphatic Therapies

Medical Massage ALTERNATIVE

MEDICINE

HerbalLYNN, & Nutritional CERA L.Ac.,Counseling LMT

n ZEN SPA Weight loss & Addiction Aesthetician 1910 N La Canada, #4, Green Valley, 85614 Infra-Red Sauna & Detox 520-398-9886 • Cera@CeraLynnLAc.com CeraLynnLAc.com

Thirty years of experience in bodywork therapies and SKIN APPEAL acupuncture give Cera an edge when it comes to intention and 520-398-9886 choices. Offerings of Chinese cera@ceralynnlac.com herbal therapy, acupuncture, www.ceralynnlac.com massage, nutritional guidance, lymphatic specialties, infrared sauna, skincare, plus Acu-Facials bring unsurCera L.Ac., LMT, Aesthetician passedLynn radiance.

WILDHORSE NATURAL MEDICINE

Tevna Tayler NMD, Certified ThetaHealer® Downtown Tucson, House Calls, Skype 520-312-4220 • DrTaylor@whhas.com Whhas.com • ThetaHealing.com Dr. Tayler is a licensed naturopathic doctor in Arizona and a Certified ThetaHealer® internationally. She can help you clear blockages to smooth your path to healing at the deeper energy levels in every area of your life.

ART THERAPY SALUS INSTITUTE, LLC

Jodi Gonzales ATR, NCC 5151 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 1600 520-447-2892 • SalusInstitute@gmail.com TheSalusInstitute.com Jodi Gonzales, ATR, NCC, empowers people to live to their fullest potential through a unique program method informed by positive psychology, recent neurological research and art making. Services include individual consultation, workshops, teambuilding, leadership development and strategic planning retreats.

ASTROLOGY TUCSON ASTROLOGERS’ GUILD 520-625-5762 TucsonAstrologersGuild.net

Serving Tucson’s astrological community since 1979. Meets the second Friday of every month, with Saturday workshops most months. Please see their calendar listing for the location of this month’s meeting. Sign up on the website to receive emails about events and location each month.

When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost. ~Billy Graham 46

Tucson

natural awakenings

BEDS ARIZONA BEDS

Jeff Saunders 7881 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, 85704 520-742-2337 Jeff@AZBeds.net • AZBeds.net Chemically sensitive or would prefer a healthy sleeping alternative? We feature Organicpedic by OMI. These mattresses are the purest on the market and utilize eco and cruelty-free wool, organic cotton and pure organic latex. Now showing at Table Talk, 7876 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley. See ad, page 5.

BODYWORK ARMORLESS BODY THERAPIES

Randy Usem, LMT, Radix Practitioner Near Campbell & Grant 520-312-9563 • Armorless.net TucsonMassageAndBodyTherapy.com Randy has 28 years of bodywork experience, providing treatments that are stress busting or for specific issues. Sometimes sessions are enhanced and integrated with mind-body awareness experiments. The client uses sound, breath and movement to contact feelings and access deep tension and energy release. See ad, page 36.

BIO-TOUCH CENTER

5634 E Pima St, 85712 520-323-7951 Office@JustTouch.com • JustTouch.com Voted one of Tucson’s top alternative healing centers. Sessions offered on a donation basis. Classes held monthly. Massage therapists and nurses receive continuing education credits. See ad, page 36.

INTUITIVE HANDS MOBILE MASSAGE Don May, LMT Location: YHouse Calls, Office Calls The Harmony Hut • 2467 N Treat (Grant & Country Club) 520-730-0656 DonMay.MassageTherapy.com

Enjoy the deeply healing benefits of therapeutic massage in the comfort of your home or office (or at The Harmony Hut’s massage studio). Relieve chronic pain, release stress, or recover from injuries with Don’s nurturing Integrative Bodywork (blending traditional massage modalities with Craniosacral and Reiki). Don is known for his “groundedness” (a deeply calm presence), which allows clients to enter a state of deep relaxation with ease. See ad, page 37.

LOTUS MASSAGE & WELLNESS CENTER

2850 E Grant Rd, 85716 520-326-7700 • LotusTucson.com For massage that relieves long-held tension, alleviates pain and brings lasting therapeutic benefits—while feeling great—call Lotus Center. Enjoy deep tissue massage, specialty techniques or combination treatments at no extra cost. You’ll appreciate our soothing setting and exceptional therapists. See ad, page 37.

NEW LEAF MASSAGE THERAPY Stephanie Dixon, LMT, CNMT 520-775-2367 SDixonLMT@NewLeafTucson.com NewLeafTucson.com

Massage Therapy specializing in relief and treatment of pain and injuries. Stephanie has experience and training with a wide variety of massage therapy techniques. Also certified in neuromuscular therapy. A session at the New Leaf Studio is helpful for conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic back and neck pain and more. See ad, page 37.

SANTA RITA SPRINGS

Dorothy Richmond, LMT Aquatic Massage, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Craniosacral, Watsu 520-622-4201 Watsu_Woman_Az@yahoo.com SantaRitaSprings.com

Aquatic Massage, or Watsu, immerses the body in 96-degree water, using flowing, wavelike movement and the water’s resistance to stretch and free joints, muscles, connective tissue and nerves while your therapist keeps your nose above water. Wave patterns of energy release tension into the flow and regenerate tissue. Deep relaxation frees the mind.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GLOBAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUP Anne McKechnie Senior Director 9 520-990-5268

Improving physical, environmental, financial and personal health are priorities for almost everyone. The Global Wealth and Wellness Group provides opportunities that help people balance these four aspects and thus improve a person’s overall quality of life. For a free consultation, call Anne at 520-990-5268. See ad, page 16.

CHIROPRACTIC ALAN D. CROSS, D.C., P.C.

AAA Accident & Injury Clinic 6700 N Oracle, #502, 85704 520-797-4177 • AlanCrossDC.com Chiropractic care for accident victims, people suffering from headaches and/or bodily pain, and those concerned with general well-being. Utilization of the gentle and highly effective Atlas Orthogonal approach. Convenient office hours. Most insurances accepted. See ad, page 6.

WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER Dr. Nathan Conlee 3020 N Country Club Rd, 87516 520-322-6161 PerformanceNeurology.com

Dr. Conlee, chiropractor neurologist, diagnoses and treats such conditions as dystonia, ADHD, peripheral neuropathy, vertigo, migraine headaches, balance disorders, numbness, tingling, irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions related to neurologic function. Also available: acupuncture, physiotherapy, kinesiotape, nutrition and allergy testing. See ad, page 27.

CLASSES SKILLFULLY AWARE

Dr. Mark Pirtle Lynda Skinner 520-981-9911 • Classes@SkillfullyAware.com SkillfullyAware.com Life does not have to be so hard; if health and happiness are what you want, it’s vital to know how to work with triggers, thoughts, and sensations. Get the same programming Dr. Mark Pirtle brings to the Center for Integrative Medicine, Sierra Tucson and Miraval Resort.

COACHING COUNSELING & GUIDANCE 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. See ad, page 36.

COUNSELING CONCEPTS Jo Ruddy and Jody Hardy 3861 N First Ave 520-881-4237 CounselingConceptsLLC.org

Dr. Jo Ruddy, Metaphysical Life Coach and Clinical Master Hypnotherapist, along with Jodi Hardy, M.A., LPC and highly experienced psychotherapist, offer metaphysical approaches to healing and creating lasting change in your life. Located at WellnessFIRST! See ad, page 3.

HEALTHY COUPLES

Bill White, M.A., Love Coach 520-319-9132 • TheHealthyCouple.com Quick and dramatic results are common. Bill is a master at navigating relationship challenges to restore love and play. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free consultation. Satisfaction guaranteed.

HUMAN POTENTIAL COACH

Renee Powers, Ph.D. Certified Wellness Coach & Holistic Life Coach 520-222-9063 • GetInspired@live.com HumanPotentialCoach.com Struggling and looking for guidance and support in your life? Renée coaches individuals who are ready to take their life to the next level. Goal attainment, relationships, business, health/wellness, fulfillment & life balance. Coaching sessions are personal, professional and confidential. See ad, page 10.

STILLNESS, LLC

Dr. Sylvaine Francine 206-501-7575 • SylvaineFrancine.com Stressed out? Have you ever wondered how your life would be without the influencing patterns from your past and past lives? Transition to a place where you function happily with authenticity, new discovered strengths and enhanced potential.

November 2015

Fall For That Special Someone

OPTIMISM OUTFITTERS

Chris Gwozdz 5215 N Sabino Canyon Rd 520-547-0951 Chris@OptimismOutfitters.com OptimismOutfitters.com

COLON

520-325-9686 Intestines@SheilaShea.com IntestinalHealthInstitute.com

Sheila Shea, M.A., has 38 years of experience and is board certified. Her institute offers colon hydrotherapy, GAPS counseling and groups and workshops. She specializes in colonoscopy preparation, diet and detoxification support and abdominal massage. Heal your gut, heal your body. See ad, page 15.

SKYLINE HEALTHWORKS Sandra Joy Van Hall 2230 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-299-5158

Detoxify and improve your health with colon hydrotherapy. Let me be your “waste management” expert. Call today for a free phone consultation and have all your questions and concerns answered. Making this a comfortable and “ease-ful” experience is my specialty.

VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES

Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN 3861 N First Ave, 85719 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com

FDA-approved system integrated with full, closed-gravity option. Dual-filtered, UV-purified water; disposable speculums. Probiotic reflorastation. Affordable rates and packages. RN with 29 years of experience—18 with colon hydrotherapy. Ear coning, phlebotomy and IV therapy, The One Command. Flexible hours include weekends. See ad, page 3.

Join for FREE at NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com 48

Tucson

natural awakenings

GE COMPUTING AND INTERNET SERVICES

Don Gibbens 520-332-1485 • CompDoc@gogibbenscom

Optimism Outfitters offers GE Computing and Internet Services Computer Sick? Call Facebook: the Doctor! peer-inspired coaching to get home, office One of Don’s Taglines is, you on a life pathIntoyour recovery. or via remote “Computer Sick? Call the Supported by a self-developed GE Computing & Doctor.” He has been helping Internet Services recovery plan, you will refine 520-332-1485 people keep their computers your footwork and stay on Tollfree: 877-442-2367 and technology working f or track to become optimistic and compdoc@gogibbens.com over 30 years. As one of Facebook: world. resilient in a changing GE Computing and Internet Services Don’s customers said, “You don’t make me feel stupid”. House calls and via remote. See ad, page 18. HYDROTHERAPY

INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

oin the largest database of health-conscious, eco-minded and spiritual singles for FREE and manifest an extraordinary relationship!

COMPUTER SERVICES

CRYOTHERAPY EVOLVE PHYSICAL THERAPY

3461 E Speedway Blvd, 85716 520-425-0379 Evolve-PT.com

Evolve Physical Therapy provides natural healing therapies, including Whole Body Cryotherapy, Dry Needling, Ultrasound Therapy, Cold Laser Therapy, and more to promote ultimate wellness, relieve pain and inflammation, recover from injury and promote wellbeing. Call now to schedule your service. See ad, page 12.

DENTISTRY JEANNE ANNE KRIZMAN, DMD, MPH 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 35 520-326-0082 Smile@KrizmanDental.com

A centrally located biologic, and integrative dental office with Tucson’s only International academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology accredited dentist. Specializing in general & cosmetic dentistry, mercury-free fillings, safe amalgam removal, implants, extractions, cavitation treatment, and ozone therapy. Call for appointment today. See ad, page 38.

MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL

Dr. Steven A. Swidler, DDS Dr. Kenneth C. Glass, DDS 4650 W Jojoba Dr, 85745 520-743-7101 • MedicineWheelDental.com Medicine Wheel Dental is Tucson’s premier holistic integrative dental practice. Utilizing a balanced mix of traditional dentistry with exclusive naturopathic, holistic and alternative modalities, Medicine Wheel Dental provides the highest level of personalized dental care. “With awareness, we can make a choice.” See ad on back cover.

OPEN PATHWAYS

DIAPER SERVICE

Judy Ferrig, M.S., IARP Energy, Healing and Communications 520-245-4214 OpenPathways-EnergyAndCommunication.com

SUN SPROUT

Cloth Diaper Delivery Service 520-351-2370 Ileana@SunSprout.us SunSprout.us Sun Sprout Cloth Diaper Delivery Service brings clean cotton diapers to your door every week and cleans the dirty ones for you. Choose the ecological alternative to disposable diapers. To set up your service, call or visit website.

ENERGY WORK

Energetic healing for people and animals is key to well-being and health. I use a variety of modalities such as Reiki, chakra and aura clearing, visualization and balancing with stones, crystals, sound, color and essences to work on the most effective vibrational level. Medical studies support the work I do as instrumental in healing. CEs available for all Reiki levels.

HAIR SALONS PROJEKK

Modern Organic Hairdressing 204 W Grant Rd 520-331-9006 • ProjekkHair@yahoo.com Facebook: ProjekK In the courtyard of Placita de la Luna, enter ProjekK hair studio and notice the scents of pine, rosemary and sage. Stylist Kathie features U.K.-inspired cuts that need minimal styling. Hair color is ammonia-free and organic, providing beautiful, professional results.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

ENERGY HEALING/EFT-ADV

Barbara Brennan, Graduate of School of Healing, EFT Practitioner, Psyche-K 520-909-3455 • EnergyBalancingAZ.com Experience positive results in one appointment. Phyllis is highly intuitive and gets directly to the root of your health, relationship and career issues. Pain, depression/anxiety, financial problems and sexual trauma resolution. Call now and get your confidence back.

INFINITE SELF CREATIONS

Rev. Susan Wright Reiki Master 3333 N Campbell, Ste 12, 85719 520-401-4486 SWrightISC.wix.com/ISelfCreations

FOOD IN ROOT FARMERS’ MARKETS 3 Weekly Markets 520-261-6982 Info@FoodInRoot.com • FoodInRoot.com

Enjoy fresher and better tasting foods, promoting health and wellness, creating sustainability in the environment, boosting the local economy and having fun. Find organic produce and wholesome food from local farmers. UAMC: Fri, 10am-2pm; St. Phillip’s Farmers’ Markets: Sat and Sun, 8am-1pm; Carondelet St. Joseph’s: 4th Tues of each month, 10am-2pm; Carondelet St. Mary’s: 3rd Tues of each month, 4-7:30pm.

FLOATATION SPA

Susan Wright and Infinite Self Creations offers the John of God Crystal Healing Bed sessions, Reiki, Reiki attunements, Crystal Intuitive classes and Certified Theta Healing. The JOG crystal bed is blessed by the entities giving you a high level of healing being done by the spirit beings.

LEVITY FLOAT AND WELLNESS CENTER

By appointment only 520-339-6674 • LevityRising.com

Floatation is the experience of immersing oneself in a specially designed tank that contains 12 inches of water and 800 pounds of Epson salt, within a Rise above it all;lightproof environment that induces soundproof, Floatationaissensation the experience of immersing Stress, tension and of weightlessness. LIFEFORCE RENEWAL one’s self in a specially designed tank pain dissipate and the mind is free to explore a Patrice St. Clair, Reiki Master Practitioner, that contains 12” of water and 700 lbs. meditative state. ICRT Aromatherapy, Numerologist, of Epsom salt, within a soundproof,

float!

lightproof, environment that induces a Feng Shui Consultant womb-like sensation of weightlessness. GARDEN THERAPY 949-412-5127 • StClair516@hotmail.com FLOATATION Benefits: deep relaxation, LifeForceRenewal.net stress relief, ease chronic pain.

Transformation on the cellular YUME JAPANESE Call 520-339-6674 level with shamanic crystal GARDENS OF TUCSON ask about our $55. Reiki to raise your vibration; “First Float” 2130 N. Alvernon Way, 85712 chakra clearing with Tibetan 520-332-2928 • Yume.Gardens@gmail.com levityrising.com bowls; aromatherapy aura Yume.Gardens.org cleansing; numerology charts; Yume Japanese Gardens of shamanic medicine card Tucson offers a scientifically reading; readings to connect proven two month long healing with your Spirit Guides. walk program that reduces anxiety, stress, and sadness and promotes joy and peacefulness. For details and start dates, visit YumeGardens.org.

HEALTHFOOD STORES DESERT WELLNESS NUTRITION 125 W Calle De Las Tiendas, 103A, Green Valley, 85614 520-625-3665 • DesertWN.com

Desert Wellness is a local health food store dedicated to helping the community access high quality health/nutrition products. The store’s owner, Christina Roberts, is a nutritionist and certified holistic health coach, qualified to guide customers to healthier lifestyles.

HEALTH SCREENING PROACTIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC Lynda Witt ACCT Certified Thermographer 520-235-7036 ProactiveHealthSolutions.org

Screening thermography has the opportunity to detect changes at any stage in the development of breast cancer, from the first year to when a tumor is dense enough to be seen with mammography. This early detection of change can lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment options, as well as the opportunity for patients and their healthcare practitioners to intervene at an early stage with preventive treatment. See ad, page 3.

HEALTHY EATING CLAIRE’S CAFE & ART GALLERY 16140 N Oracle Rd, Catalina, 85739 520-825-2525 • ClairesCafe.net

Claire’s Cafe & Art Gallery serves home-cooked breakfasts and lunches daily, 7am-3pm. Vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs are easily accommodated. The gallery includes original artwork, jewelry, leather goods and greeting cards. See ad, page 30.

November 2015

GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO 5845 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm, Fri-Sat 5-8pm

HOLISTIC HEALTH/ ALTERNATIVE HEALING AMY KALAMA HOCHREITER

Do you have celiac disease or suffer from gluten intolerance? Visit Tucson’s only completely gluten-free bakery/bistro where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or freshly baked treats in a relaxed and friendly environment, without worrying about cross contamination. Now serving dinner on Friday and Saturday. See ad, page 16.

GOVINDA’S NATURAL FOODS BUFFET CHAITANYA CULTURAL CENTER

520-272-4290 • 877-300-1279 AmyHochreiterCoaching.com

Awakening Heart energy, Amy Kalama’s gentle hands, ACT, and whole person health coaching facilitates your body, mind, heart and soul to restore health, wellness, reinvigorate your being and allow your transformation. Cleanse your cellular and energy bodies by Awakening your HeartLight.

Enjoy resort-like atmosphere of waterfalls, peacocks, fountains and gardens while relishing international vegetarian cuisine emphasizing healthy organic produce. Dinner under $10. Join us for weekly Sunday Festival at 5:30pm with musical meditation, spiritual discourse and dinner at 7pm for $3.

LOVIN’ SPOONFULS

Vegetarian Restaurant 2990 N Campbell Ave, 85719 520-325-7766 • LovinSpoonfuls.com Lovin’ Spoonfuls offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in a gracious atmosphere, perfect for dining with friends, family and business associates. Awards and accolades include Tucson Lifestyle magazine’s Best Vegetarian Restaurant, Tucson Weekly’s Best of Tucson and VegNews’ Best Vegetarian Restaurant. See ad, page 6.

David C. Rupley, Jr, MD(H) 700 N Country Club Rd, Ste 110, 85716 DCRupley@gmail.com CoyoteHealingCenter.com Coyote Healing Center is using a new instrument that generates pulsed electromagnetic fields. Tremendous results are reported, including relief from sciatic pain, improved energy, enhanced healing, increased range of motion and relief from depression. Sessions can be scheduled with or without consultation. See ad, page 20.

JOURNEY TO WELLNESS

Pam McMahon-Vorrasi, Ph.D., CHt 520-730-0236 • LifeHealer.org Pam McMahon-Vorrasi offers ear candling, infrared sauna detox, ionic detox footbath, reflexology, Reiki, hypnotherapy, herbal and nutritional counseling and creates wellness plans together with her clients. She is committed to helping clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. See ad, page 25.

Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit. ~Napoleon Hill

Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Doctor of Homeopathy, Certified Biotoxin Specialist 520-299-5694 MaryMD@MyPassion4Health.com MyPassion4Health.com

Mary Ackerley is a classicallytrained, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in chronic fatigue, mold sickness, anxiety and depression. Visit her website and read her articles to learn more. See ad, page 10.

HOME SERVICES PURMAID LLC

1-844-PUR-MAID • PurMaid.com

COYOTE HEALING CENTER

711 E Blacklidge Dr, 85719 520-792-0630 • GovindasOfTucson.com

MARY ACKERLEY MD, MD(H), ABIHM

PurMaid LLC entering their 10th year of providing professional green cleaning services to Arizona homes and businesses. See ad on page 35.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS

Dr. Carol Henrinks, 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. See ad, page 17.

HYPNOTHERAPY ALAS HYPNOTHERAPY AND LIFE COACHING

Dr. Tomas Sepulveda 6510 E 22nd St, 85710 520-885-0575 • ALASLifeCoaching.com

Experience fast and

Hypnotherapy can help with Sepulvedafears uses powerful overcomingDr.addictions, Offering and phobias,Hypnosis. insomnia, stress intervent conditions: relief, motivation foraddictions, success, anxiety and phobias, correcting bad habits,fears anxiety to schedule your ap relief, improvingCall memory, weight loss, self-esteem, Don’tandlimit athletic performance more. your Dr.See Tomas Sepulveda yourself with new and empowering habits challenge yo that you pursue passionately. See ad, page 35. Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching www.ALASLifeCoaching.com SepulvedaRT@Gmail.com 520-885-0575 se habla español

Tucson

natural awakenings

LIFE COACHING/ COUNSELORS

Nature is often hidden, sometimes overcome, seldom extinguished.

IT JUST KEEPS Experience fast and lasting change! GETTING BETTER!

ALAS HYPNOTHERAPY AND LIFE COACHING

Dr. Tomas Sepulveda 6510 E 22nd St, 85710 520-885-0575 • ALASLifeCoaching.com

~Francis Bacon

Life Coaching will help you improve your personal and/or Dr. Sepulveda uses powerful techniques like NLP and Offering interventions for these and other professionalHypnosis. life, including: conditions: addictions, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, overcoming fears, personal fears and phobias, weight issues. development, improving Call todirection schedule your appointment today. relationships, getting in life, defining goals and Don’t developing action plans,limit reduc- your challenges, Dr.ing Tomas Sepulveda stress, getting a grip on life, identifying challenge your limits weaknesses, etc. See ad, page 35. Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching

INTEGRATIVE

www.ALASLifeCoaching.com VOCAL VELOCITY STUDIO SepulvedaRT@Gmail.com HYPNOTHERAPY520-885-0575 Stephanie Sikes, Founder, MA, MC, BCC se habla español

Jeri Mills, MD, CCH 3333 N Campbell Ave, Ste 12, 85719 520-395-0340

Integrative Hypnotherapy. Use this powerful tool to make lifestyle changes including: weight loss, smoking cessation, improving study habits and test taking skills, releasing fears and phobias, releasing the effects of trauma and more. First visit, 25% discount.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION

Tina Kelly, RN, CHt 1760 E River Rd, Ste 116, 85718 520-225-0307 TucsonPastLifeRegression.com TinaKellyRN.com

Creative Life Communication Coaching 520-909-8989• SGSikes@comcast.net

Stephanie’s eclectic professional 20+-year career experience is working with couples, families,addiction recovery andwomen’s challenges. Her energy, creative spirit and non-judgmental approach fosters a trusting relationship and is the key to her clients’ ability to succeed. Young adults and childrenare also an area of specialization. See ad, page 27.

DOUG RUPEL LMT

Hawaiian, Deep Muscle, Sports Massage 3233 N 1st Ave 520-406-8935 Doug graduated from Desert Institute in 1985, studied under Marie Hansen in the art of intensive deep work and studied Loamy Loamy with Abraham, a kahuna in Hawaii. Certified in Body Talk Access and provider of Buddy Walk. Choose Breathe Wellness Studios for relaxation and rejuvenation.

INSURANCE

MEDITATION

Farmers Insurance 6340 N Campbell Ave, Ste 100, 85718 C: 520-260-7886 • O: 520-789-7236 MOrehek@FarmersAgent.com Spend 15 minutes with Michelle and you will learn just how important it is to understand the insurance you have and how you might even save money with better coverage. Farmers is there 24/7 when you need us. Call Michelle for the best coverage at the best rate.

• Updated every month with new content • Search the healthy products in our National Directory • Find your local magazine • Read feature stories En Español • Sign up for Promotions and Newsletters • So much more! • And it’s FREE!

MASSAGE

Tina utilizes hypnosis to unlock past life memories. Open the door to countless possibilities for healing, self-exploration and change. Deepen your understanding of your life purpose and soul lessons. Recognize repetitive dramas and release negative unconscious feelings and beliefs that currently manifest in your life. Tina is fully trained in clinical hypnosis. See ad, page 25.

MICHELLE OREHEK

Natural Awakenings’ healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has a new look and more features.

SKILLFULLY AWARE

Dr. Mark Pirtle Lynda Skinner 520-981-9911 •Classes@SkillfullyAware.com SkillfullyAware.com Life does not have to be so hard. If health and happiness are what you want, it’s vital to know how to work with triggers, thoughts and sensations. Get the same programming Dr. Mark Pirtle brings to the Center for Integrative Medicine, Sierra Tucson and Miraval Resort.

Search “Natural Awakenings” and download

November 2015

METAPHYSICAL GIFTS & SUPPLIES SPIRITSCHILD

A Unique Gift Shop 3870 W River Rd, #120 520-744-4402 • SpiritsChild.com Your resource for one-of-a-kind gifts including crystals, jewelry, candles, music, books and spiritual tools for practitioners and students alike. See the calendar section for personal and spiritual development classes, workshops and book signings. Truly a spiritual oasis awaiting your exploration.

MUSIC VOCAL VELOCITY STUDIO

Stephanie Sikes, Founder, MA, MC, BCC 520-909-8989• SGSikes@comcast.net With proper diaphragmatic vocal (breath) placement and simple ear training practice, a novice singer can become quite proficient. Lessons are 90 minutes of fun and amazing training, rhythm and song. With a solid foundation, you can choose to sing any genre of music.See ad, page 27.

LEGAL SERVICES DECONCINI MCDONALD YETWIN & LACY, P.C.

2525 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 200, 85716 520-322-5000 • DMYL.com DMYL has been providing quality legal services for individuals and businesses for 40+ years. This local, fullservice law firm offers assistance with estate, retirement, and succession planning; real estate; business law, including emerging businesses/start-ups, contracts, taxation, intellectual property, and litigation. For a list of practice areas, see DMYL.com. See ad, page 31.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE DR. DEEANN SABER, NMD

WellnessFIRST! 3861 N First Ave, 85719 520-209-1755 • 3861WellnessFirst.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.

Tucson

NATUREMEDICA NATUROPATHIC CLINIC & DETOX SPA Judy Gianni, NMD Katie Rose, NMD Kam Tecaya, NMD 1 W. Wetmore Rd, #101, 85705 520-887-4287 • Naturemedica.net

Hormone balancing, bioidentical hormones, thyroid issues, gastrointestinal complaints, autoimmune disorders, skin conditions, allergies, pediatrics, weight-loss, acupuncture, colon hydrotherapy, nutritional IVs, well-woman exams, quick care clinic.

WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Lance Morris 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 37, 85716 520-322-8122 WFMedicine@gmail.com ResonantSoundTherapy.com

PATIENT ADVOCATES RN PATIENT ADVOCATES, PLLC Karen Mercereau, RN, iRNPA 3212 N Anderson Dr, 85716 520-743-7008 Info@PatientAdvocates.com PatientAdvocates.com

Facing acute illness or chronic conditions or a new diagnosis? Learn more about why this is happening and explore all your treatment options. We protect and guide you in your healthcare—asking those questions you don’t know how to ask.

PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TAO TIME

Dale Bruder

Dr. Morris treats all conditions, 4851 E Hampton St, 85712 520-331-1956 pediatric through geriatric, emphasizing ‘”nature cure” to New moon seminars engaging heal mind, body and spirit. spiritual alchemy in a Zen Developer of Resonant Sound Taoist way. Shojo 72 days over Therapy. See website for more 2 ½ lunar cycles in an I Ching information. mandala of 12 hexagrams.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION JOURNEY TO WELLNESS

Pam McMahon-Vorrasi, Ph.D., CHt 520-730-0236 LifeHealer.org Pam McMahon-Vorrasi offers ear candling, infrared sauna detox, ionic detox footbath, reflexology, Reiki, hypnotherapy, herbal and nutritional counseling and creates wellness plans together with her clients. She is committed to helping clients achieve health, wellness and spiritual well-being. See ad, page 25.

TINA KELLY, RN, CHt

1760 E River Rd, Ste 116, 85718 520-225-0307 • TucsonPastLifeRegression.com TinaKellyRN.com Tina utilizes hypnosis to unlock past life memories. Open the door to countless possibilities for healing, self-exploration and change. Deepen your understanding of your life purpose and soul lessons. Recognize repetitive dramas and release negative unconscious feelings and beliefs that currently manifest in your life. Tina is fully trained in clinical hypnosis. See ad, page 25.

natural awakenings

Be in a time of blossoming, realize something and manifest it. Register at DaleBruder.com. See ad, page 35.

PHYSICAL THERAPY APPLIED PHYSICAL MEDICINE + TYGIEL PHYSICAL THERAPY

Noah Abrahams, PT, DPT 6606 E Carondelet Dr, 85710 520-296-8513 Noah@AppliedPhysicalMedicine.com AppliedPhysicalMedicine.com Dr. Noah Abrahams believes that you can live without debilitating, nagging or simply frustrating pain. His expertise in manual therapy, coupled with his intuitive Home Therapeutic exercise plans will allow the client to return to function quickly. See ad, page 11.

PET SERVICES ANIMAL ALLY OF ARIZONA

Nancy McDonald Certified Canine Massage Therapist 520-591-2950 • AnimalAllyAZ@gmail.com Is your pet recovering from injury or illness, or just getting on in years? Animal Ally can help. Using massage, Reiki, aromatherapy and communication, Nancy guides and assists you and your pet in achieving optimum health, naturally. $20 off first appointment. Call to schedule a session today. See ad, page 38.

ng ce

PRICKLY PEAR HOLISTIC VETERINARY CARE

Lauren Genow, DVM, CVA, CVSMT 520-979-7273 PricklyPearVet@gmail.com PricklyPearVet.com Prickly Pear Holistic Veterinary Care is a mobile, holistic veterinary practice that specializes in acupuncture, herbal medicine, chiropractic therapy and Reiki for all animals including dogs, cats and horses. See ad, page 20.

REAL ESTATE KATHLEEN GEIS, REALTOR/STAGER 7330 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-870-2108 • KathleenGeisRealtor.com Kathleen Geis offers real estate services with a metaphysical twist. She combines practical real estate experience with Usui Reiki Kathleen Geis,Law Realtor/Stager Training, of Attraction 7330 N. Oracle Road; #280, Tucson techniques and knowledge of 520-870-2108 Feng Shui. Free light staging. KathleenGeisREALTOR.com See ad, page 26.

MELISSA RICH, REALTOR

520-406-0689 MelissaRich@TierraAntigua.com ARichExperienceRealty.com From helping you find your dream home and negotiating the best deal, to providing innovative marketing solutions to help you sell your home, I will be you’re here as your Real Estate Professional and Consultant to help you every step of the way! See ad, page 24.

SALON/SPA SERVICES ALTERNATIVES IN HEALTH CARE DETOX THERAPY SPA Debbie Shaw, Owner 520-275-4510 • DetoxTherapySpa.com

Where all-natural health care meets all-natural beauty solutions. Specializing in all-natural weight loss, anti-aging treatments, skin care and pain management. Unique equipment and treatments set us apart from everyone else. Look younger and be healthier naturally. See ad, page 34.

SCHOOLS/TRAINING ASIS MASSAGE EDUCATION Arin Weiss 520-343-0338 Tucson@AsisMassage.com ASISMassage.com

ASIS provides transpersonal, massage therapy trainings dedicated to the whole person. ASIS offers full-time and part-time programs with several start dates a year. Students are introduced to a wide variety of massage and bodywork modalities. ASIS’s affordable, student massage clinic is open to the public. See ad, page 19.

SEXUALITY JOURNEY TO WELLNESS

Pam McMahon-Vorrasi, Ph.D., CHt 520-730-0236 LifeHealer.org Have you lost your spark? Dr. Pam can help you have confidence in your performance, overcome feelings of inadequacy, restore joy and boost your sex appeal. See ad, pages 25.

SOLAR ANN GOLSETH

Senior Field Energy Consultant 520-390-1901 • Mgolseth@SolarCity.com At SolarCity, we believe in a better way to power homes at a lower cost while contributing to a cleaner planet. Work with a local Tucson energy consultant and know that you are supporting Tucson jobs when you switch to cleaner cheaper solar power. To see if you qualify for free solar installation, call Ann directly at 520-390-1901.

SOUND THERAPY WHOLISTIC FAMILY MEDICINE Dr. Lance Morris 1601 N Tucson Blvd, Ste 37, 85716 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.

SKIN CARE GIGI70 NATURAL SKIN CARE

SPIRITUAL HEALING

Gina “Gigi” Gianforti, Owner 300 E University Blvd, Ste 144, 85705 520-390-0081 • Facebook.com/Gigi70nsc Gigi70.SkincareTherapy.net

EXPLORING SPIRITUAL PATHS, LLC

Gigi70 Natural Skin Care is excited in helping you to feel as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside! Specializing in Dermaplaning, also provides facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures & public workshops. Grand Opening Specials applicable.

Exploring Spiritual Paths “holds sacred space” for people to explore, identify and deepen their unique spiritual paths. To this end, Chloe provides a myriad of practices, such as walking the labyrinth or experiencing SoulCollage®, coupled with deep listening and dialogue.

PLEXY LABORATORIES, LLC Acne treatment Jordan Austin 520-221-1856 • PlexyLabs.com

Plexy Laboratories LLC. provides an all-natural acne treatment that is unique to the market. By using Beta-Sitosterol in our topical acne lotion we can help balance and ultimately regulate your skin’s sebum production. Our ingredients are all-natural and organic based. See ad, page 31.

PO Box 64111, 85728 520-204-6866 ChloeBecca@gmail.com

SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - TUCSON

Rev. Donald Graves Sunday Service: 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712 520-319-1042 • TucsonCSL.org Through partnering with possibility, expanding in consciousness, compassion and connection, and by offering spiritual tools that change lives, the Center for Spiritual Living Tucson provides an environment for spiritual deepening through classes in spiritual practice, community building activities and meaningful sharing. “It’s like coming home, in a good way.” Sunday Celebration Service 10:30am, 10am meditation. See ad, page 22.

November 2015

CHAPEL OF AWARENESS SPIRITUAL CHURCH

Rev. Jim McCaw, Pastor 931 N Fifth Ave RevJim@ChapelOfAwarenessTucson.net ChapelOfAwarenessTucson.net Sunday Service, 5pm. Healing, meditation followed by a talk and angel messages. Develop your own clairaudience, clairvoyance, power of thought, healing and other psychic skills. You will learn to communicate with and know your own benevolent spiritual guides, guardian angels and spirit healers. Stillness meditation, concentration and healing will be taught and practiced in all classes. Parking in back.

COMMUNITY OF LIGHT

Meeting at the Unscrewed Theater 3244 E Speedway CommunityOfLightTucson.com Metaphysical and spiritual gathering of Lightworkers for healing, enlightenment, and growth. Friday Healing Circle at Noon. Sunday Service at 11am.

THE TEMPLE OF THE PRESENCE 11902 E Irvington Rd

520-751-2039, x100 TempleOfThePresence.org Saint Germain and the Ascended Masters stand ready to assist you. In their radiance, you will learn how to release the light from your Individualized I AM Presence. Find divine solutions to every challenge. Spiral upward to your ascension. Thursday classes, 7pm.

THE TEMPLE OF UNIVERSALITY

Rev. Betty Tatalajski New Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 85716 520-884-5340 TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com TheTempleOfUniversality.org Worship, healing, prophesy. Celebrating the unity of God and man. 11am Sunday service. Free metaphysical development classes in areas of White Eagle World Healing Meditation, Alice Bailey books, Spiritual/Metaphysical Law and Kaballah.

Tucson

TUCSON IANDS EXPERIENCE Sharing (TIES) Facilitators: Chuck & Susan 520-395-2365 • TucsonIANDS.org

Information on and sharing of NDEs and other transformative experiences. Open to public; everyone has experiences worth sharing. Guest speaker series on 2nd Thursday (Oct – May); small groups on 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30pm at Unity Church of Tucson.

UNITED FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL

Pastor: Rev. Dorothea Nobile 4718 E Hawthorne St, 85711 520-327-0142 United-Fellowship-Chapel.com Facebook: United Fellowship Chapel, Inc. Sunday Service, 2pm. Open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Offering weekly classes. Self-Realization/Psychic Development classes ignite knowledge within to know thyself, heal and change one’s life. Metaphysical Principles Course is more in-depth and is the pre-requisite for the Seminary. See ad, page 27.

UNITY CHURCH OF TUCSON

Rev. Larry and Mary Ellen Swartz 3617 N Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300 • UnityTucson.com Ministry of love, inspiration, learning, wholeness and joy empowering all people to embrace their divine nature. Daycare ages 1-5. Beautiful, low-cost weddings. Largest metaphysical bookstore in the Tucson valley. See ad, page 10.

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF PEACE 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121, 85710 520-546-3696 • Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com UnityPeaceAZ.com

Explore your spirituality in a warm and loving community of caring friends. Learn practical tools that really work to improve your life and the world around you. Sunday service, 10:30am. Prayer services Sunday at 8:50am and Wednesdays at 9:45am. See ad, page 21.

natural awakenings

SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

1940 E Silverlake, Ste 405, 85713 520-623-5174 • GoodwillSouthernAZ.org Selling and recycling gently-used goods enabled us to keep over 25 million pounds out of the landfill last year while fueling our operation of five youth programs, five adult programs, and over 500 full-time jobs. See ad, page 32.

T’AI CHI HEATHER CHALON, MPH

Senior Trainer, T’ai Chi, Qigong, Tao Yoga 520-780-6751 Heather@HeatherChalon.com HeatherChalon.com More than 25 years of experience. Practical solutions for relaxation, rejuvenation, harmony, balance. Inspiring healthy community by empowering people to improve wellness. Collaborative programs to serve your group’s needs. Skills workshops, instructor training, professional CEs, classes at various locations, private lessons.

WELLNESS CENTER FOREVER ABLE WELLNESS

Amey Aubry, L.Ac., Ph.D. 205 W Giaconda Way, #135, Tucson 520-219-2400 • Amey@Forever-Able.com Forever Able Wellness is an alternative wellness center with acupuncture and massage services, and classes in yoga and qigong. We are committed to providing the highest quality care, empowering patients to take an active role in their wellness.

NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER 2272 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-323-0069 Info@NaturalHealingCareCenter.com NaturalHealingCareCenter.com

Tucson’s local wellness clinic. Our team of naturopathic doctors and therapists are dedicated to natural healing and individualized healthcare. We specialize in: naturopathic medicine (including pediatrics), acupuncture, massage therapy, hypnotherapy, herbs and nutrition, kinesio tape application, constitutional hydrotherapy, AZ Medical Marijuana card program.

Turn Your Passion Into a Business

Own a Natural Awakenings Magazine Our publishers ranked us among the highest in franchise satisfaction for our Training, Support, Core Values and Integrity!

As a Natural Awakenings publisher, you can enjoy learning about healthy and joyous living while working from your home and earn a good income doing something you love!

No publishing experience is necessary. You’ll work for yourself but not by yourself. We offer a complete training and support system that allows you to successfully publish your own magazine.

• Meaningful New Career • Low Initial Investment • Proven Business System • Home-Based Business • Exceptional Franchise Support & Training

For more information, visit our website NaturalAwakeningsMag.com/mymagazine or call 239-530-1377

Natural Awakenings is now expanding into new markets across the U.S. Contact us about starting a magazine in a community of your choice or acquiring an existing publication for sale highlighted in red below.

Natural Awakenings publishes in over 95 markets across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. • • • • • • • • • •

Huntsville, AL Mobile/Baldwin, AL* Phoenix, AZ* Tucson, AZ East Bay Area, CA San Diego, CA Denver/Boulder, CO Fairfield County, CT Hartford, CT New Haven/ Middlesex, CT • Washington, DC • Daytona/Volusia/ Flagler, FL • NW FL Emerald Coast • Ft. Lauderdale, FL • Jacksonville/ St. Augustine, FL • Melbourne/Vero, FL • Miami & the Florida Keys • Naples/Ft. Myers, FL • North Central FL • Orlando, FL • Palm Beach, FL • Peace River, FL • Sarasota, FL • Tampa/St. Pete., FL • FL’s Treasure Coast • Atlanta, GA • Hawaiian Islands • Chicago, IL • Chicago Western Suburbs, IL • Indianapolis, IN • Baton Rouge, LA • Lafayette, LA • New Orleans, LA • Portland, ME • Boston, MA • Ann Arbor, MI • East Michigan • Wayne County, MI* • Western MI* • Minneapolis/ St. Paul, MN • Charlotte, NC* • Lake Norman, NC* • Triangle, NC • Central, NJ • Hudson County, NJ • Mercer County, NJ

• Monmouth/ Ocean, NJ • North NJ • North Central NJ • South NJ • Santa Fe/Abq., NM • Las Vegas, NV • Albany, NY • Buffalo, NY • Central NY • Long Island, NY • Lower Hudson Valley West, NY • Manhattan, NY* • Queens, NY • Rochester, NY • Westchester/ Putnam Co’s., NY • Central OH • Cincinnati, OH* • Toledo, OH • Oklahoma City, OK • Portland, OR* • Bucks/Montgomery Counties, PA • Harrisburg/York, PA • Lancaster, PA • Lehigh Valley, PA • Pocono, PA/ Warren Co., NJ • Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre, PA • Rhode Island • Charleston, SC* • Columbia, SC • Grand Strand, SC* • Greenville, SC • Chattanooga, TN • Knoxville, TN* • Memphis, TN • Austin, TX • Dallas Metroplex, TX • Dallas/FW Metro N • Houston, TX • San Antonio, TX* • SE Texas • Richmond, VA • VA’s Blue Ridge • Seattle, WA • Madison, WI • Milwaukee, WI • Puerto Rico

* Existing magazines for sale

Natural Awakenings recently won the prestigious FBR50 Franchise Satisfaction Award from Franchise Business November 2015 55 Review. To learn more, visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com

Tucson's Premiere Holistic Dental and Wellness Center

D E N TA L & W E L L N E S S C E N T E R

Dr. Steve Swidler and Dr. Ken Glass

He’s my dentist ...need I say more? Andrew Weil, M.D.

Best Selling Author, Speaker, Integrative Medicine Leader

Since 1976, our office has been of dedicated doctors and professionals who offer compassionate care in a safe and enriching environment. A place where each patient can make informed decisions about their individualized dental and healthcare needs utilizing an array of alternative/integrative treatments and traditional dental approaches. Our dental philosophy focuses on the Whole Body Connection between oral health, and overall wellness. We invite you to experience our healing center where we provide comprehensive support for our patients and together promote high level wellness.

www.MedicineWheelWellness.com 56 Tucson natural awakenings

Why Choose Medicine Wheel? • Conscientious General & Cosmetic Dentistry • Integrative & Biologic Team Approach • TMJ/Body/Jaw Alignment Program for Eliminating Pain and Correct Body Posture • Treatment to Avoid Root Canals (ONLY available at our ofﬁce) • Safe Protocols for Removing Silver/Mercury Fillings • Biocompatible Materials & Testing

4650 W Jojoba Drive Tucson, AZ 85745 P: 520.743.7101