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New Biofeedback Clinic Opens in Tucson
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iofeedback Therapist Anna Marie Blessing, B.Msc, CNC has recently opened a new Biofeedback Clinic in Tucson, after operating clinics in Seattle, Washington, and Los Angeles, California. New patients are welcome. Blessing’s gentle Biofeedback Treatments effectively treat people suffering from fibromyalgia, anxiety, asthma, allergies, food sensitivities and thyroid and autoimmune conditions. She treats what diet and nutrition cannot fix. “While an important piece in healing, if one does not treat the underlying cause of all health conditions—allergies and Anna Marie Blessing sensitivities—it is like swimming upstream,” says Blessing. According to her colleague, Jacqueline Krohn, M.D., from her book Allergy Relief and Prevention, “Allergies are not just a nuisance to be ignored until they can no longer be denied—they constitute a health problem that must be treated. Untreated allergies can lead to more serious health problems as we get older. Blood pressure problems, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, arthritis, autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia and other degenerative diseases can develop as a result of untreated allergies. If we do not take the time to treat allergies and to get well now, we will have to take the time to be sick later.” Blessing says that all people who come into her practice are (unknowingly) allergic to: amino acids, minerals, vitamins and essential fatty acids. Once she treats the nutrients, 70 percent of people’s symptoms dissipate. Location: 4400 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste. 600-D, Tucson. For more information, call 520-314-6894, email Info@TucsonBiofeedback.com or visit TucsonBiofeedback.com. See ads, pages 11 and 13.
Psychotherapy with Joan Silver
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oan Silver is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist who provides counseling to individuals, couples and families. Therapy is a useful tool that can help with a range of issues, like anxiety, sleep, relationships and trauma, because it addresses not just the symptoms but also the causes of one’s “issues”. Psychological trauma can also trigger physical symptoms, like stomachaches, headaches, sleeping problems and ulcers. “I know that going to therapy for the first time can be quite frightening since many of us grew up being told that Joan Silver ‘private’ stuff shouldn’t be discussed outside the family, especially with a perfect stranger,” says Silver. “The best thing about dealing with your own stuff is that, if you have kids, it helps you teach them a better way. Look how many decades later we’re still dealing with the fallout of that ‘private’ method.” The most serious drawback of “stuffing” feelings and traumas is that they can pile up and explode later. Many people avoid talking about their feelings; however, repressing or ignoring one’s feelings doesn’t make the feelings go away. One of the benefits of therapy is that the client receives a “new pair of glasses” which helps in understanding self and others. Therapy is different for everyone, however research shows that it’s incredibly effective in helping people manage their lives. Location: 170 N. La Canada Dr., Ste. 30C, Green Valley. For more information, call 520398-7272, email Joan@SerenityFirstCounseling.com or visit SerenityFirstCounseling.com. August 2018
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Gateway of Light Center Opening
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pening in September, Integrated Health’s Gateway of Light at Grapevine Oasis borders historic and sacred Cochise Stronghold National Park, in Pearce. The center is a great location for seminars, yoga, gatherings, special events and weddings, with a large meeting/conference space, restaurant and newly renovated casitas for lodging of guests. The spiritual retreat space has incredible views and vistas with a high energy. Integrated Health Corporation, a nonprofit organization, aims to facilitate healthy lifestyle changes for individuals who seek to take the next step spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. They are creating sustainable communities such as Gateway of Light at Grapevine Oasis, to raise the awareness of humanity and to educate visitors about living a healthy lifestyle through the foods we eat, daily exercises to create healthy habits, efficacious ways of handling stressful situations and being in balance with the Earth, community and ourselves. Integrated Health’s teaching programs include: the benefits of organic food; how to grow our own food economically and easily; proper diet/nutrition based on an individual’s body type; how our thoughts control our reality; and how to have an abundant and satisfying life through a shift in consciousness and transforming old subconscious programming. Their healing programs include all holistic healing modalities for numerous health issues plaguing society today. Location: 1092 West Highland Rd., Pearce. For more information call 520-720-0270, 412-296-0321, or visit GrapevineOasis.com.
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ima Cleanpro offers an organic, eco-friendly, kid- and pet-friendly cleaning service for carpet, area rugs, upholstery, tile and grout. The system does not wet the backing of carpet causing mold and bacteria to grow, dries in less than two hours and is quiet enough for babies to sleep through. “Many of the carpet and upholstery Steve Nelson products in use today, besides being harmful to the environment, are animal fat or silicone-based detergents and soaps, and they leave tacky residues in the carpet time and time again,” says Steven Nelson, owner and operator of Pima Cleanpro, LLC. “These residues promote rapid re-soiling and should be removed from your carpet. The Cleanpro Cleaning Solution actually breaks down and removes those residues from previous cleanings to maximize the length of time your carpets stay clean.” The family owned and operated company aims to improve indoor air quality by removing allergens. Due to the low-moisture system, carpets stay cleaner longer, with no oversaturation of carpets. For more information, call 520-954-2119, email PimaCleanpro@ gmail.com or visit PimaCleanpro.com.
Loft Cinema Presents Eating Animals
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he Loft Cinema will host a screening of Eating Animals at 7:30 p.m., August 14. Based on the bestselling book by Jonathan Safran Foer and narrated by co-producer Natalie Portman, Eating Animals is an urgent, eye-opening look at the environmental, economic and public health consequences of factory farming. Tracing the history of food production in the U.S., the film charts how farming has gone from local and sustainable to a corporate Frankenstein monster that offers cheap eggs, meat and dairy at a steep cost: the exploitation of animals; the risky use of antibiotics and hormones; and the pollution of our air, soil and water. Spotlighting farmers who have pushed back against industrial agriculture with more humane practices, Eating Animals offers attainable, commonsense solutions to a growing crisis, while making the case that ethical farming is not only an animal rights issue but one that affects every aspect of our lives. Location: 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-795-0844, email Info@LoftCinema.org or visit LoftCinema.org. See ad, page 23.
Tucson Woman Finds Relief From Her Crippling Fibromyalgia, Pain And Fatigue! "Before my treatment I was constantly feeling pain and having to use pain meds. It was impossible to predict any 'good' days that I could go shopping or just out for fun. And, after having a 'good' day I'd be in bed for 3 days recuperating. Constant 'brain fog.' I was embarrassed because I couldn't have a complete conversation. I suffered from horrible digestive pain and food sensitivities and felt flu-like and fatigued! I suffered from anxiety preventing me from going out in public. I was treated with all sorts of drugs, the last one being Zoloft. Insomnia is an issue I have suffered with for years and I went from one drug to the next and often upped the doses. I feared not being able to sleep.” "After my Treatment Program at Tucson Biofeedback I am pla living a normal life. I can plan trips, dinner with friends, play with my grandkids. Those days of being bedridden haven't come but once. My muscles feel normal, energy flowing through them instead of pain! I am able to go into public without panic. I am able to get a good night's rest att last! I am settling back into a normal, healthy, and relaxed body,, one I have not known in about 9 years" Debbie M - Tucson, AZ.
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Tula Wellness and Aesthetics Welcomes Three New Practitioners
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my Marinoccio comes to Tula Wellness with a wide background in the aesthetics field, having worked for one of Tucson’s most respected plastic surgeons, where she perfected her craft in skincare and laser treatments. Marinoccio views each client as a whole, customizing treatments to each of their needs for the best aesthetic outcome. Treatments that she specializes in are IPL, laser hair removal, laser resurfacing treatments, chemical peels, dermaplaning, micordermabrasion and PRP. Dr. Patricia Jalomo is a board-certified women’s health nurse pracAmy titioner and pelvic physiotherapist with nearly 25 years of experience in Marinoccio women’s health nursing. She has had specialized training in pelvic muscle evaluation and the treatment of pelvic muscle dysfunction. By combining non-surgical therapies and behavioral modifications with the option of pharmaceuticals, women who suffer from urinary and fecal incontinence, chronic pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse and sexual dysfunction have seen significant improvements in their quality of life. She is board certified by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) and is Patricia Jalomo certified as both a personal trainer and health coach. Andria Pizzato, DNP, FNP holds a Doctorate of Nursing from University of Arizona with an emphasis in family medicine. She is a graduate from Dr. Andrew Weil’s Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine fellowship class of 2017. She has a background in both integrative medicine research and integrative primary care for people of all ages since starting her career in 2011. Her treatments draw from a blend of conventional and integrative modalities with accumulative knowledge ranging from conventional practices, evidence-based therapies, holistic medicine, nutrition and Andria Pizzato mind-body modalities for the optimal health and wellness of her patients. Location: 2404 E. River Rd., Ste. 251, Tucson. For more information, call 520-577-1129, email Info@TulaWellnessMD.com or visit TulaWellnessMD.com. See ad, page 2.
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hile we’re all busy and tend to put things off until later, we should not practice such procrastination when it comes to updating our computers. Even Don Gibbens, owner of GE Computing, admits he has put off updates that should be done now. Later almost always never comes, and in the meantime what was supposed to be helping make life better is just bogged down and slow. Almost every computer experiences this. Gibbens at GE Computing works with people every day who are experiencing this. “It gives me a lot of joy to know that I am able to help people, and to bring health to their systems,” says Gibbens. “Ask me about the Snail Discount!” For more information, call 520-784-1243 or visit GEComputerRepair.com. See ad, page 19.
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uthor JC Cochrane recently released Temporarily Closed, a fresh, comprehensive guidebook designed for not only beginners but also seasoned self-care and spiritual seekers, available on Amazon.com. The book is a standalone guidebook as well as a companion to Cochrane’s 2016 memoir, Eleven Days, chronicling her own spiritual maintenance. Cochrane is not the first author to share the obvious—we often don’t spend enough time on ourselves. As our lives unfold, they seem to pick up pace, and when exploring careers, having families, getting married, divorced, becoming sick or well, setting goals, losing loved ones, finding new friends, getting hurt, etc., we can lose track of our sacred selves in both the good times and bad. We know that eating right, resting, staying calm, meditating, working out, doing yoga, sleeping well, setting intentions and goals, getting educated or seeking advice from those who have the information to help us along are all good ideas, yet the busyness in our lives halts the unfolding of our sacred selves, again and again. Here, Cochrane gives us a simple version of how to temporarily close for self-care and spiritual maintenance. In her memoir, Eleven Days (also available on Amazon), Cochrane tells the story of how she went “from 35 million to food stamps”. Her family went from living in a gated home perched on a mountaintop in Tucson, to life in a beat-up rental, without job security and on food stamps. Thanks to her many readers and their Amazon reviews/comments, questions via email and social media, Cochrane was inspired to create the guidebook, Temporarily Closed, where she shows how she got grounded during that difficult time. For more information, call 520-241-4642, email JC@CochraneCentral.com or visit JCCochrane.com.
Ayahuasca Gatherings Aid the Soul
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yahuasca, also known as “The Vine of the Soul,” is an indigenous brew that has been making its way into the Western world for quite some time. In response to the migration of the medicine into the U.S., including Tucson, Inner Journeys Holistic Healing Center offers services to those preparing for their first ceremony. Traditionally, Ayahuasca is prepared by utilizing the Ayahuasca vine and Chacruna leaves. It often times helps individuals “remember” who they truly are and why they are here. Additionally, Ayahuasca is currently being studied by the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS.org) and helping those who are suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety. There have been countless anecdotal reports on how this ancient Peruvian approach has assisted so many in what is thought to be hundreds of hours of therapy in just one ceremony. The staff at Inner Journeys is experienced and dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment to those who are considering taking their first drink, and offering ongoing individual and group support for the long haul.
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Positive Music on the Big Stage in Tucson
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ositive Music Artist Daniel Nahmod will headline a concert with Sue Riley and Richard Mekdeci, co-founders of Empower Music and Arts (EmpowerMA.com), at 7 p.m., on September 9, at The Donald R. Nickerson Performing Arts Center, in Tucson. Nahmod is a California singer/songwriter, producer and humanitarian who has performed his heart-opening original music to over a million people across the U.S. and Canada, selling over 100,000 CDs. Nahmod’s poetic, evocative message of peace, love and compassion crosses all nationalities, cultures and faiths with overwhelming acceptance wherever he performs. Featured on numerous cable and radio broadcasts in over 90 countries, at cultural festivals, interfaith and environmental fairs, workshops and conferences and youth rallies, Nahmod has been a keynote musical presenter at benefits for Habitat For Humanity, Operation USA, Anti-Defamation League and others. He presents his spectacular, inclusive message to nearly all of the world’s faiths, and performs with international thought Daniel Nahmod leaders, including Jean Houston, Marianne Williamson, Deepak Chopra, Mark Victor Hansen, Arun Gandhi (Gandhi’s grandson), Yolanda King (Dr. King’s daughter), Rhonda Britten (of NBC’s Starting Over) and Neale Donald Walsch. Tickets can be purchased in advance (two for $35 or $20 each) from Unity of Peace (UnityPeaceAZ.org) and Center for Spiritual Living Tucson (TucsonCSL.org) and will likely be available at the door for $20/each. Location: 3231 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson. For more information, call 520-319-1042, email Admin@TucsonCSL.org or visit TucsonCSL.org. See ads, pages 10 and 16.
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etired International General Spiritual Director, Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, of the New Kadampa Tradition/International Kadampa Buddhist Union, is coming to Kadampa Meditation Center Arizona, in Tucson, for two events on August 24 and 25. The top-level Western Buddhist monk will speak on practical methods for meditation in our daily life to overcome the discontentment, agitation and mental anxiety of our modern lives. On August 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in a public talk on contentment, Khyenrab will discuss how all the difficulties we have in our relationships with others come because we do not know how to be content. Without contentment, we are spiritually impoverished even if we possess a great amount of wealth. Learn how to find your way to a peace of mind that lasts. On August 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Khyenrab will host a workshop titled “The Peace of a More Balanced Life�. While we remain attached to resources and respect, pleasure, a good reputation and praise, our mind is unbalanced, we are vulnerable and emotionally dependent upon these things. In this day course, Khyenrab will explain how we can free ourselves from debilitating attitudes, so that we can experience true peace in our lives. Cost: Friday talk - $20/prepay, $25/door; Saturday workshop - $45/prepay, $50/door. Attend both for $55 prepaid. Includes lunch if pre-registered by August 22. Location: 5326 E. Pima St., Tucson. For more information, call 520-441-1617, email RT@MeditationInTucson. org or visit MeditationInTucson.org. August 2018
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Visceral and Craniosacral Therapies for Babies and Children
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abies are sometimes born into the world with health challenges developed in utero. They are equally affected emotionally by any trauma experienced within the womb or during labor. Their bodies may evolve early on, with a variety of symptoms suggesting a certain degree of disturbance, constriction and misalignment is affecting their development. Babies and children are very fluid in their bodies and respond well to both visceral and craniosacral work. Both therapies are extremely gentle and use a combination of manual and energetic techniques. These therapies are able to decrease stress and angst, which can initiate or support the creation of other systemic conditions. A child’s body will often times heal more quickly with treatment and may be a very proactive investment for that child’s future. Some of the conditions which are treated for babies and children include: colic, sleep disturbance, fussiness, hyperactivity, learning disabilities, neurological conditions, mobilSylvia Boyed ity, digestive conditions, headaches and migraines. Young people are also susceptible these days to head injuries due to sports, and intense tightness and misalignment in their neck and shoulders, being on the phone and computer much of their lives. The neck and shoulders moving constantly forward and angled downward, create changes in the spine that may cause headaches or head pressure, resulting in other conditions, such as vertigo, tinnitus and cognitive changes. Cranio Sacral and Visceral Manipulation Therapies are very effective in relaxing the spine, calming the nervous system and decreasing pressure in the various cavities of the body. Sylvia Boyed, MA, LMT, CST is an energetic bodyworker in Tucson, working in the bodywork field for 11 years. She treats all of the systems of the body, for all ages, with specializations in joint reconstruction, head injuries, migraine headaches, vertigo, tinnitus, hyperactivity, learning disabilities and anxiety. Connect at 520-370-3689 or SylviaBoyed.com. See ad, page 30.
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ince 1895, chiropractic has stood the test of time. Fast forward to 2018, many chiropractors have integrated physiotherapy, nutrition, acupuncture and more. For example, someone has a sprained ankle. After an examination and possibly X-rays, a chiropractor functionally actives any neurologic imbalances, then performs very gentle mobilization if needed. They will do interferential with ice and elevation, do acupuncture or Low Level Laser Therapy and apply Kinesiotape. In addition nutritionally, they might prescribe joint repair supplements, arnica and biofreeze. Anti-inflammatory herbs of ginger and turmeric are also very helpful. Severe sprains may require immobilization and pharmacologic medications initially. Once swelling is reduced and some stability is achieved, other modalities like diathermy EMS, massage and Graston are used along with strength, flexibility and proprioceptive rehabilitation. This integrative approach can and is applied to any musculoskeletal injury, such as whiplash, knee, hip, shoulder, lower back, sciatica and more. Winterhaven Health Center prides itself on using an integrative approach for faster and stronger recoveries. Connect with Dr. Nathan Conlee, DC, CCSP, DACNB, FACFN, FIACA, LAc, CKTP and Winterhaven Health Center at 520-3226161 or PerformanceNeurology.com. See ad, page 23.
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ncreasingly, from diverse sources, we are coming to the realization that we are primarily made up of energy with very small amounts of matter. It doesn’t seem that way as we look about us, but quantum physics tells us otherwise. Early experiments with these tiny bits of matter called quarks revealed some interesting facts. At the quantum level, there really isn’t any distinction between objects. Energy flows freely between all objects, including humans. Also, and more importantly for healing, the observer of the energy field can change or direct the flow of the energy particles by thinking about how and where they want the field to flow, i.e., change the outcome. These results have led to several concepts utilized in energy or Quantum Field Healing (QFH). One is the Law of Attraction, with the primary idea being that we attract what we focus on. If we dwell on being ill, we attract more of the same. If we dwell on health and wholeness, seeing ourselves as whole, without disease, we are more likely to recover and maintain wellness. QFH also aligns with Traditional Chinese Medicine’s belief that disease is the result of energy flow imbalances or blockages. If these concepts resonate with us, and especially if we believe that there is a “Universal Source” of our energies, it is important to choose health practitioners that share our beliefs and focus on wellness and basic energy rebalancing, rather than illness and the symptomatic end results of disease. Dr. Suzanne Pear is a clinical nurse aesthetician and light healer-in-training. She offers Energy Light Rejuvenation therapy (“Whole Body Healing Disguised as a Facial”), which incorporates acupressure, customized LED color light, microcurrent and sound energies, in addition to traditional facial aesthetic treatments. Connect at 520-400-8109 or PamperedSkinStudio.com. See ad, page 6.
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Ozone Therapy for Epstein-Barr Virus re you tired all the time? Do you have ongoing aches and pains? Does it feel like no matter what you do, you don’t feel rested? Perhaps you have Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and it has been activated or re-activated. About 75 percent of the population has EBV. EBV is a contagious infection that causes infectious mononucleosis as an acute reaction and chronic fatigue as a long-term or chronic reaction. The illness is spread by casual contact, usually via saliva. Mono has an incubation period of four to six weeks. The vast majority of adults have antibodies against EBV, meaning they have been infected with the virus and are immune to mono. Fatigue, severe sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and fever are common symptoms of mono. It can be associated with an enlarged spleen and liver inflammation (hepatitis). Chronic EBV can feel like: being tired all the time, even with plenty of sleep; still getting feverish on and off and have an occasional sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and muscle aches; and feeling unwell or like something isn’t right, but no doctor can find what’s wrong. Traditionally, it’s recommended to stay home, rest and drink plenty of fluids. But most of us don’t have four to six weeks to lay around. You may be prescribed an antiviral, but it doesn’t really help clear out the virus. EBV, like the common cold, needs to run its course. An alternative to drugs and bedrest to treat EBV, cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes is Ozone. Ozone mixed into the blood will increase the body’s cytokines, which will disrupt the cell walls of the virus and shut down its replication. All viruses can encode themselves into our DNA, so we cannot 100 percent eliminate them. However, we can decrease their numbers and let the immune system reset back to balance. This cuts back any symptoms one may have from an overload, which is what makes us sick. Ozone also supports our immune system by opening our micro-capillary bed so the whole body can get super-oxygenated. This does damage cell walls of fungus, bacteria and viruses, thereby clearing these out. Ozone is anti-inflammatory, a great detoxifier, it reduces acidity and increases energy.
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Innovative Shortcut to Faster Travel A Hyperloop is a proposed vacuumtube mode of passenger or freight transportation moving enclosed capsules along on thin cushions of air; it was first named in an opensource “vactrain” design released by a joint team from Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX companies. It could offer an affordable, lowcarbon and super-fast alternative to current transportation systems. Flying between Amsterdam and Paris usually takes an hour, but can be longer due to security procedures. Currently, the same trip on a Thalys railway fast train takes three hours and 17 minutes. Hyperloop passenger group and cargo capsules can theoretically travel at more than 700 miles per hour, thus making the journey in about 30 minutes. Hyperloop seems ideally suited to a small continent with many large urban centers. The Dutch team that won the SpaceX Hyperloop competition is rapidly working toward a commercial solution to connect all of Europe. Hardt Global Mobility has the backing of the Technical University of Delft, Dutch railway company Nederlandse Spoorwegen and multinational construction company BAM. August 2018
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Vision Therapy: Creating a Better Outlook on Life by Suzie Agrillo
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t never hurts our eyesight to look on the bright side of things, and Dr. Amy Thomas has a unique eye chart that reads, “Always look on the bright side of life.” As a vision therapist, she has dedicated her life to helping her patients attain optimal vision. Thomas has a strong passion for her vision therapy niche. She started Arizona Vision Therapy Center almost 10 years ago to help her patients, most of them children, to overcome any obstacles they experience. “Some children struggle with understanding the world around them,” says Thomas. “This difficulty in understanding may make a child struggle in school with homework or paying attention in the classroom. Struggling with reading, intense near work and expression of their thoughts are just a few obstacles children must overcome.” Thomas is a Board Certified Optometrist experienced in vision development and rehabilitation. She suffered from vision problems herself, but was unaware of how these problems were affecting her until she learned about them in optometry school. It was during her studies at Pacific University College of Optometry that Thomas discovered vision therapy. She noticed that a lot of the patients who went to vision therapy read, studied and interacted with the world just like her. This discovery prompted her to use vision therapy herself to improve her own skills.
What is Behavioral Vision Care?
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As a developmental optometrist, Thomas has spent hundreds of hours training in this field to study the functional uses of the visual system. She uses powerful lenses, prisms and therapy that incorporates movement and mental activities to enhance visual skills in order to reduce visual stress and to rehabilitate vision problems. According to Thomas, “there are 18 visual skills, and during a regular eye exam only about three of these skills will be checked.” She asks a lot of questions to get to the root cause of the vision problem. A vision therapy program can improve spatial awareness, eye learning skills and clarity, helping to improve reading, writing and overall visual organization skills. Thomas also recently introduced sensory learning in December 2017, to help teach children how to learn. “Sensory learning involves three systems—vision, auditory and vestibular,” she explains. “The training simultaneously engages these systems with light, sound and motion. The program challenges the primary sensory systems to work together and better adapt to multisensory input, which is the foundation of attention, memory and coordinated performance. This allows the patients to reset their foundations and makes them more centered and balanced.”
Benefits of a Vision Therapy Program
It should be noted that bright children with “perfect eyesight” can still have trouble reading. Vision therapy can correct learning related visual problems that often go undetected for a lifetime. Thomas uses a series of eye movement activities as well as the use of colored and prism lenses which can further aid in the progression of the child’s success. These lenses train the brain to perceive the world around them in a different but helpful way. The activities that are performed in vision therapy once a week are repeated at home for 15 minutes, five days a week. This is practice for the eyes so that the movements can eventually become second nature. Once the child experiences these changes from the lenses and activities presented in vision therapy, the brain will adjust accordingly and be able to understand the visual cues in the world around them. Children who seem to be uncoordinated in visually demanding sports may benefit from vision therapy. Thomas explains that vision therapy can be applied to sports and athletic activities. “If you’ve got someone who plays baseball, and they are hitting the ball too soon, I can Provide lenses that change where they see the ball, so they can swing at the right time and place,” she enthuses. “Those lenses tend to improve their aim and concentration, as well as their coordination and confidence.”
“Vision affects every area of your life,” Thomas says. “Even children with 20/20 vision suffer from vision disorders. Eighty percent of your learning comes from your vision. Rereading a passage may be very frustrating for children. Vision therapy can help retrain the brain—without the need of medication—into ways that can aid the child with vision difficulties.”
Looking Better All the Time Treating a Lazy Eye
“Lazy eye” affects about 4 million people in the U.S. It occurs when one eye is used less than the other. If one eye is crossed or turns out, the individual sees double, so he or she learns to shut off or ignore that eye. If the two eyes are very different, one nearsighted and other farsighted, the same thing can occur. After a while, vision in the unused eye is reduced. Treatment for lazy eye depends on the extent of the condition, the patient’s age and the optometrist. Small children often have their dominant eye patched for several hours a day. This stimulates the use of the nondominant eye while they perform exercises such as coloring, cutting things out and tracing. “Vision therapy is an alternative to patching that is much more easily accepted by the child. It concentrates on building the coordination between the eyes so that the results last for a lifetime,” describes Thomas. “It also improves depth perception while improving the visual acuity in the non-dominant eye.”
Treating ADHD and Attention Disorders
Vision therapy improves many skills that allow a person to pay attention, including those who may have previously been diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Thomas explains that vision is a complex combination of learned skills, including tracking fixation, focus change, binocular fusion and visualization. When all of these are developed, children as well as adults can sustain attention and rely less on movement to stay alert.
While Thomas specializes in working with children, she sees patients of all ages, from 6 months to over 99 years old. She assists people who have had strokes and traumatic brain injuries to get back some of their functions. Thomas is strong on education and is available to speak to parent groups. She also gives seminars in her office every month. When she’s working with students, she frequently will go to the school to speak to the child’s teachers to educate them about how the child’s vision is affecting their learning. Most of Thomas’ spare time is spent reading every article she comes across about vision therapy, so that she can increase her already impressive success rate. She notes, “I focus on the brain/body connection to fix people’s vision from any possible angle I can find.” We depend heavily on our eyes for our quality of life. Thomas is committed to her patients, and works to help them live better lives through better vision. She adds, “I love going to work every day to hear patients’ stories of the new things they are able to do they thought were impossible before. We continually hear success stories from our patients’ families about how much more peace there is at home and school.” Arizona Vision Therapy Center is located at 6602 E. Carondelet, in Tucson. Connect at 520-8868800 or AZVisionTherapy.com. See ad, page 15.
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Suzie Agrillo is a freelance writer in Tucson and a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings Magazine. She focuses her writing on the arts, inspirational people and the human connection. August 2018
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Multilevel Healing Embracing All Dimensions of Well-Being by Linda Sechrist
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r. Wayne Jonas’ curiosity was piqued after hearing stories of patients that have experienced healing from chronic illnesses or reclaimed well-being without following conventional medical advice. So he focused on researching dimensions of healing that Western medical schools never taught him. The rewards were radical discoveries: whole system science exploring the web of connections
within the body; the need to acknowledge an individual’s core multi-dimensions—body/ external, behavior/lifestyle, social/emotional and spiritual/mental—and what’s needed to unlock each person’s inherent capacity for health and healing. The author of How Healing Works: Get Well and Stay Well Using Your Hidden Power to Heal, Jonas concludes, “Only 20 percent of healing comes from the treatment
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agent the doctor applies. A full 80 percent of the healing potential, which lies dormant in everyone, comes from constructing a meaningful treatment response unique to you. This is internal, highly personal and uses simple principles and components.” During his 40-year career, Jonas was able to observe multi-level healings with patients, as well as through other professional roles. He’s served as director of the Office of Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, a research scientist at the World Health Organization, CEO and president of the former Samueli Institute and director of the medical research fellowship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Applying whole system science, Jonas developed the view of a patient as a veritable ecosystem. “We are more like a garden to be cultivated than a car to be fixed. Healing emerges when we support and strengthen the connections within us—body, behavior, social and spirit—making us more whole,” says Jonas. His broader approach for healing now includes the impacts of beauty, order, an optimal healing environment, connecting with nature, elements that induce an individual’s greatest meaning response, nourishment of the spiritual self, making time for joy, the roles of love and the physical presence of loved ones and a supportive social network, as well as the energetic contributions of other social interactions and emotional dimensions. For nearly 40 years, James Oschman, Ph.D., author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis, has been conducting research in physiology and the biophysics of energy medicines worldwide, including at Cambridge University, in England, and Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio. “Medical doctors are unaware of the body’s energy field because they aren’t taught anything about it or physics in medical school. Although the vast majority believe there is no science behind energy medicine or any that proves the body even has an energy field, it is real and has been measured,” says Oschman. He’s passionate about including energy medicine in healing, and says, “To
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understand the human body, health and healing, you have to look at all dimensions without any exclusions. No aspect of science, medicine or life should be left out. All medical interventions and everything you do to the body involves energy. An awareness of this can fully transform any medical approach.” Jonas experienced the energetic dimension of healing when his wife, Susan, was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Although skeptical, he tried the process of laying his hands on her while imagining a soft, white light filled with love being transmitted through the top of his head, down through his hands and into her body. “I knew of the dozens of experiments done at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. When meditating individuals put their hands around test tubes containing immune cells, the amount of infrared radiation emanating from their hands increased, which stimulated the immune cells to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy-producing molecule found in all cells. After this exposure, those cells survived better when hit with stresses such
as heat and chemical shocks,” says Jonas. “Susan said that she could feel something and fell asleep. The next day, she felt less fatigued, slept less and was more active. From then on, I cut back on travel and made sure my body—in all its physical, social and emotional dimensions—was around,” says Jonas. To help patients and doctors expand their own perspectives, Jonas has developed a healing-oriented practices and environments (HOPE) consultation protocol (DrWayneJonas.com/resources). It includes questions a doctor or patient can use to spark pivotal lifestyle changes that cover optimal healing dimensions—inner, interpersonal, behavioral and external—to evaluate measures that facilitate or hamper healing. Sincerely responding to the answers shows results. “With chronic diseases, it can almost always enhance wellness and wellbeing, and improve function, whether the disease is cured or not,” says Jonas. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.
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A Personal Healing Journey
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A Personal Healing Journey by Danielle Dvorak
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t some time during my 60+ years, I’ve been diagnosed with and treated for: cancer, bone spurs, colitis, polycystic ovaries, carpal tunnel, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, spastic colon, torn cartilages, autoimmune diseases, crippling tendonitis in both elbows, a severely herniated disc in my spine, thyroid disease, three concussions (one where I lost most of my memory for a period of time), chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, multiple whiplashes of the neck, multiple food allergies and more. I am not on any medications/prescriptions, but do take supplements. Amidst all of this, I have always been physically quite active and a number of the injuries have been due to riding/jumping horses, racing cars and other competitive sports. Sounds like a body that’s been well-used and not always well taken care of, right? Wrong. Well used, yes—but mostly well taken care of, too. Earlier in life, I remember feeling betrayed by my body. I remember pushing and driving my body when it would have been kinder to stop or slow down. But, like most people in our culture, I was conditioned to go-go-go and use my body as a means to an end. Multi-level healing for me means evolving myself on all levels of my existence—mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. I believe my essential essence is energy or a spiritual being having a human experience. We exist on many levels or in multiple dimensions. Physics has proven that everything is energy. Even our physical bodies, while appearing solid, are actually just energy. In this physical dimension, the energy is vibrating much more slowly than our emotions or thoughts, which do not have physical presence. And, since we’re completely comprised of energy that’s vibrating at various frequencies, doesn’t it stand to reason that we can shift and heal any aspect of ourselves if we just learn how to work with our energies? Self-care is very important in working on multi-level healing. Not sure what “self-care” means? It’s eating a diet of organic, healthy foods, exercising often and taking time for meditation and practices that nurture and nourish yourself, such as detox baths or getting out in nature. Spending time with people who help you feel good, uplifted, calm and grounded is also key to good self-care, along with having healthy boundaries in regards to work, family and friends, and how you move through life in general. In addition to extreme self-care, I have also self-treated with sound, music, yoga, reiki, essential oils, visioning, qigong and more. Danielle L. Dvorak is a Certified End of Life Mentor, Certified Vibrational Healing Sound Practitioner, E-RYT200 yoga teacher, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher, Certified Aromatherapist and Akashic Records Guide. Connect at 847-323-9188, Replevyn.com or EndOfLifeMentor.com. 24
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ince I was a young child, I have always played contact sports and have been very active. This led to a series of injuries early on in life that required me to be on anti-inflammatory medications for many years, continuing into my early 20s. Because of all the meds I was given, I developed ulcers and a hiatal hernia. Then in 2008, at 25 years old, I had an injury at work that nearly broke my back. I went to the hospital for an assessment with imaging and was told that I was very lucky to be in good physical shape because it saved me from breaking my back. They gave me a script and sent me on my way. Two years later, in 2010, I experienced my first herniated disk and learned that I had scar tissue in the area of my back where the injury occurred. This was a very painful experience and it was the first time in my life that I felt vulnerable and not invincible. I couldn’t walk or use the restroom without pain and I didn’t want to take any more pills because I was already vomiting bile on a daily basis, so I looked for an alternative. That was the same year that Arizona passed Prop. 203, which allowed qualified patients in Arizona to receive their medical marijuana card. Having smoked cannabis for a long time, I knew that there were some medicinal benefits, but I didn’t know it would take me down this journey of healing. I gathered my records and sought out a doctor to get my card. After receiving my AZMMJ card, I was given some cannabis tincture to try. Within minutes, my nausea went away and I stopped throwing up bile. Cannabis was able to treat the pain and nausea, but I felt that it was still masking the symptoms. When I started working with a Naturopathic Doctor and massage therapist, I began to truly get relief and start to treat the root cause of the conditions. After some years of lifestyle changes, herbal medicine, massage and acupuncture, I was able to start noticing lasting results that have allowed me to start working out again and be active with things I couldn’t do a few years ago. Now, 8 years after my back injury and 7 years from my introduction to Dr. May and natural medicine, I have been able to fully treat my pain naturally and remove some of the scar tissue from my back with alternative medicine and body therapies. My ulcers have gone away, my hiatal hernia symptoms have subsided and I stopped getting migraines (which I had for many years from my concussions in football), and I know that these results are achievable by anyone. The body has an amazing ability to heal itself—it just needs the proper tools. Luckily, nature provides a lot of those tools. Connect with David Yrigoyen at Natural Healing Care Center, 520-323-0069. See ad, page 19.
A View on Multidimensional Healing From an Akashic Perspective
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e live in a wondrously complex, multidimensional universe of divine intelligence. This “multiverse” can be referred to as the Akashic or Unified Field of consciousness, which is teeming with timeless information, mysteries and synchronicities beyond human comprehension. by Sherman R. Springfield We mere mortals are limited by our five-sense, three-dimensional orientation that “There is nothing headier than those potent moments when we feel gives primary credence to scientific materialism, leftevery cell electrified with vibrancy; when we feel utterly pleased to brain “logic” and healing through material medicine. be looking out of our own eyes.” ~ Mary Dancing SpringWaters into a Field of Vibrant Living! Hopefully, as our understanding of energy evolves, we can suspend our attachment to the concrete world and he fieldisofnothing vibrant headier living springs from potent moments when we feel every cell “There than those equally embrace the quantum, holographic, right-brain devoted self-regard. Oncewhen we begin to hold electrified with vibrancy; we feel utterly pleased to be looking out isofconnected our realm, where everything beyond what we can observe. own eyes.” - Mary Dancing conscientious respect for theWaters integrity of The quantum notion is that we create our reality through our observaour divine place in our own moments, we move tions of it;self-regard. we believe what wewe perceive and perceive what we believe. Thearound field of springs from devoted Once from walking in vibrant a shallowliving grave-like Much emphasis is placed on healing through the physical realm, begin to hold conscientious respect for the integrity of our divine place in experience to eagerly seeking a transformation in where material medicine primarily focuses on fixing some ailing part. our own moments, we move from walking around in a shallow grave like the choices we embrace for our spirits, our minds This can be viewed as fragmented medicine. In contrast, an Akashic or experience to eagerly seeking a transformation in the choices we embrace and our bodies. Chinese Medical perspective on healing sees everything in its wholefor our spirits, our minds, and our bodies. However, the plethora of information—some of it quite conness. Pain and suffering are understood as an imbalance at some level However,trary—about the plethoraspiritual, of information - some it quite contrary - about spiritual, mental, and physemotional, mentalofand physical wellness, of the emotional, multidimensional spectrum and can filter down to manifest ical wellness, combined with emotionally deflating visions of the very last smoke, the last sip of coffee, and on the physical plane, not only in our bodies but in the environment combined with emotionally deflating visions of the very last smoke, the last bite enough stagger even theis most resolute. The myriad of straight jacketed choices may be emotional, mental, we inhabit. The source of the pathology theof lastcarrot sip ofcake, coffee is and the lasttobite of carrot cake, enough to overwhelms, causing us to freeze like a human in an alien spaceship’s light beam. spiritual, sociopolitical or may even be a carry-over from a present or stagger even the most resolute. The myriad of straitjacketed choices past-life trauma. overwhelms, causing us to freeze like a human in an alien spaceship’s Fortunately, the cultivation and habituated application of more sustaining and nourishing need notwe beare already whole and healed The Akashic choices perspective is that beam. baffling orlight arduous. We can slip nurturing choices into our lives as easily as on a hand parts curtain panels. a soul level and that our earthly and spiritual task is to transform Fortunately, the cultivation and habituated application of more through awareness our attachment to pain and suffering, lack and loss. sustaining and nourishing choices not be baffling or arduous. Our Spirits are remarkably intuitive; ableneed to discern the slightest ripples of change in our preferences. Holding Our belief in separateness, fear of other and distorted self-perceptions, We can slip nurturing choices intoprocess our livesofastransformation easily as a hand parts a mood sympathetic to our own natural for both our inner and outer worlds, serves to is what divides us and causes undue distress. If we can see or imagine curtain panels.allowing us to intuit the most enlivening choices for our individual life alleviate brain freeze, visions. ourselves as multidimensional beings connected through heart conOur Spirits are remarkably intuitive—able to discern the slightsciousness to the source of everything, then we can joyfully celebrate, Vitality ebbs when of wechange resigninto following other people’s well-intentioned est ripples our preferences. Holding a mood sympathetic but counterintuitive choices for us. as matter matters less. Springfield Coaching’s wellness nutrition programs to our own natural processand of transformation for bothare ourpurposefully inner and designed without the didactic tedium So, how do we make the shift in consciousness to a multifaceted and life overhaul oftenserves present in many programs available, withthe resolute honoring and encouragement of outer worlds, to alleviate brain freeze, allowing us but to intuit perspective of life that supports a yin/yang balance between left/right each client’s guidance and delicious preferences. mostindividual enliveninginner choices for our individual life visions. brain, material/spiritual, masculine/feminine, etc.? Einstein proposed Vitality ebbs when we resign to following other people’s wellthat the universe is friendly, therefore, we can start with that premise. Sherman R. Springfield is a board choices certified consultant, wellness coach, and systems and think more expansively, intentioned but counterintuitive forheath us. Springfield CoachWhen Rieke we canpractitioner, suspend our belief founder Springfield Coaching. He has relocated his practice our to Tucson and is delighted to to the vast spaciousness of the ing’sofwellness and nutrition programs arerecently purposefully designed hearts and minds open naturally be serving the Tucson community with his unique coaching and wellness programs. Connect with him without the didactic tedium and life overhaul often present in many great unknown, and we learn to trust the inner and outer cycles of at www.springfieldcoaching.com or byhonoring calling 520-599-1089. Seeofhis ad for a free consultation. programs available, but with resolute and encouragement change. This acceptance invites synchronicities and clears our chaneach client’s individual inner guidance and delicious preferences. nels of communication with everything. If we are friendly to ourselves and others, we will become enraptured by the friendly, multidimenSherman R. Springfield is a board certified heath consultant, wellness sional universe and discover that wholeness is our natural state. coach, reiki practitioner, and founder of Springfield Coaching. He has recently relocated his practice to Tucson and is delighted to be serving Linda Joy Stone, OMD, L.Ac. is a practitioner of Chinese medicine the Tucson community with his unique coaching and wellness proand offers Akashic Acupuncture for those standing at the threshold of change. Connect at LindaJoyStone.com. grams. Connect at 520-599-1089 or SpringfieldCoaching.com.
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More Happiness by Deborah Shouse
Parents wishing to simplify child-raising seek less stress and more fun; less scheduling and more casual time; less “shoulds” and more “want-tos” less second-guessing and more confidence.
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For Gary Chapman, Ph. D., author of The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively, understanding each child’s particular needs for touch, affirming words, quality time, gifts or acts of service is foundational to parenting success. “Other than security, a child’s deepest need is to feel loved,” says Chapman, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “If their love tank is full, children grow up emotionally healthy. Knowing a child’s preferred language helps parents effectively communicate their feelings. The question is not, ‘Do you love your children?’ It’s, ‘Do your children feel loved?’” As Chapman arrives home, his son rushes to hug him, grinning while his dad tousles his hair. Chapman’s daughter often calls out, “Dad, come into my room. I want to show you something.” This is how he communicates with each child in their 26
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primary love language. Parents learn their children’s preferred communication style by observing their behavior, noticing how they express love and listening to them. They can also offer options and track results. For example: n Would you like to take the dog to the park (quality time) or for me to help you study for a test (acts of service)? n Would you like to wrestle (touch) or shop for your new shoes (gift)? “Ideally, we offer heavy doses of the child’s primary language and sprinkle in the others,” says Chapman. “Children who feel loved respond better to suggestions and discipline. They also learn how to express their feelings.”
Avoid Unreal Idealizing
Some parents carry a mental snapshot of their ideal child, perhaps envisioning a kid that is into sports or even-tempered or academically gifted. Often, that picture is
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very different from the actual child. The first step to truly accepting the child is to allow ourselves to feel whatever authentic feelings pop up. The parent might think, “I love my son, but am struggling; I adore sports and may never get to share that with him.” “Give yourself time to process disappointment,” advises Susan Stiffelman, a Los Angeles marriage and family therapist, mother of one and author of Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected. “Then identify the things you love about your kids and share those with them.” As just one example, we might convey that we love the sound of their voice and how gentle they are with the baby. “Appreciating our children as they are is one way to keep our hearts open,” says Stiffelman.
Focus on the Good
When Barbara Unell, a parent educator and author of Discipline With Love and Limits: Calm, Practical Solutions to the 43 Most Common Childhood Behavior Problems, birthed twins, she was initially daunted by the work of caring for them.
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Then she began simplifying by focusing on the “wow” factors. “Being a parent speaks to the core of our humanity. Experiencing the growth and development of a human being is miraculous. I started looking at parenting through that lens,” says Unell, who lives in the Leawood, Kansas, area. Asha Dornfest, of Portland, Oregon, a podcaster, co-author of Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less and mother of two, relates, “I paid more attention to my values and my family’s unique needs and was less influenced by parenting experts, social pressures and well-meaning peers.” Dornfest explored her own values by asking, “What did I learn from my parents?” and, “How do I want my family to be different?” She also practiced trusting her intuition. “Even when I’m not certain I’m right, I know I love my children, I’m doing my best, and I’ll make adjustments if necessary,” she says.
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Create Rhythm and Rituals
Rhythmic activities ease the anxiety of family transitions and furnish warm solidarity, consistency and connectedness. “Increasing the predictability of meals, bedtime and other rituals also improves family life,” says Davina Muse, a mental health counselor and mother of two from Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Muse serves as training director for Simplicity Parenting, a program based on Kim John Payne’s book Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids that offers a connective ritual families can merge with mealtimes. Each person describes a “rose” (one good thing from the day) or a “thorn” (one challenging thing) and a “bud” (one thing they’re anticipating). Such sharing builds a family connection and helps kids discuss difficult issues, notes Muse. Also, “Describing the bud lifts everyone’s mood.”
Every Friday evening, the Dornfests share a Sabbath dinner, a low-key way for them to gather and talk. “This ritual adds a rhythm to our week and anchors us,” says Dornfest.
Elect De-Stress Over Distress
Everyone can sometimes become overscheduled and overwhelmed; a balance between scheduled time and downtime is necessary to well-being. In her daily check-in, Dornfest confers with herself and her husband, inquiring, “How are things going? Are they too hectic? Is our schedule energizing or draining?” She advises, “When I feel like I’m riding a runaway train, I slow down. There seem to be so many ‘shoulds’ in parenting; we instead need to discover what our family loves.” Before enlisting a child for an activity, Dornfest suggests we ask why it’s important: Are you making up for your own missed opportunities as a child? Are you worried your child will miss out? Do you equate these lessons with being a good and caring parent? Parenting is more than checking off lists and tasks. It’s about being connected with children. Build in playtime, roughhousing, chase each other around the yard, toss balloons or balls together, blow bubbles and welcome opportunities for laughter.
Soothing Quiet Time
Children that act out or withdraw may not have enough downtime. Take the kids outside to play. “Nature is very soothing,” says Muse. “Climbing trees, searching for rocks and pine cones, playing with dirt, sticks, water and leaves all offer healing down time.” To escape from worries and distractions, Stiffelman suggests three or four minutes of meditation or simply designated quiet time. For little ones, lay a stuffed teddy bear on the child’s tummy and have them notice how the animal is moving. A parent and child can also be aware of the sounds they are hearing, plus incorporate a little mindful breathing into the bedtime ritual.
Know the Power of Space
Most parents think their children would go crazy if half their toys and books were removed, but this isn’t true. “My trainers and I have worked with thousands of parents on decluttering, and the results have been powerful,” says Muse. The Simplicity Parenting approach encourages parents to discard broken toys, give away anything no longer being played with and attractively store current playthings. She observes, “As you decrease the quantity of toys and clutter, you increase the child’s attention and capacity for deep play.”
Build Resilience
Simplifying parenting means releasing the notion that children must be happy, wellbehaved and delighted with life and their parents at all times. Unell used the daily multitasking challenges with her twins as exercises in developing resilience and modeling these skills for them. If children spill milk, the parent comments, “No big deal. We all spill things.” When there’s a minor accident, “Let’s just get towels and clean it up.” A resilient attitude is, “Something goes wrong, we fix it.” It’s also about being flexible and coping with disappointment. “To build resilience, parents need to feel comfortable in the presence of an unhappy child,” says Stiffelman. “If parents don’t allow children to be disappointed, kids can become rigid, lack confidence and struggle with unreasonable expectations.” During meltdowns or disappointments, she recommends sitting quietly, listening, and then empathizing and helping put the children’s feelings into words. “This is not the time to lecture or advise,” she says. “Upset children can’t really listen.” Yet, they can be heard—a key way to help them mature. Parents that learn to simplify happily discover that their children feel calmer and more loved, socially and emotionally adept, and resilient. Concepts focused on creating connections, rather than parenting perfection, are easy to weave into everyday life. Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor, dementia advocate, parent and grandmother. She’s also the author of Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together (DementiaJourney.org). August 2018
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ften when talking with parents, we hear them exclaim, “If only my children came with a rulebook!” Although a rulebook may not have been provided, fortunately today there is plenty of reliable information available. Raising children in a positive, healthy family today can be rather challenging. As many parents already know, children are quite intuitive, and depending on their age, this determines their level of comprehension, development behaviorally and their ability to express feelings or emotions. Furthermore, many parents rely on the spoken or unspoken rules they learned in their family of origin—rules such as: “Do as I say, not as I do,” “Because I said so, that’s why!” Or: “We don’t talk about such things in this house.” Still others may not discuss the obvious at all. Rather, the child may be excused to their room. Nonetheless, the child still knows something isn’t quite right. Only in a dysfunctional family do rules of this sort exist, especially the “do not talk” rule. Here are a few recommended tips for raising and cultivating a healthy environment for happy, self-confident children. First, allow for and accept children’s perceptions and feelings. Feelings are a natural part of our make-up. Many of us were raised to suppress our true feelings, especially anger or sadness. Allowing
this expression validates the child for their viewpoint. Furthermore, it provides a platform for teaching healthy ways to express these feelings without acting inappropriately in the process. It also prepares them for interaction in healthy relationships. Many times, when children express their feelings, parents tend to have a difficult time knowing what to say or how to respond. Some parents may argue with their children, or even take these expressions personally. It would behoove the parents to acknowledge the feelings and validate the child for feeling them. Then, either through discussion or providing alternatives, assist the child in redirecting the feeling(s) without the parent taking the situation personally. Secondly, children need to learn about respect. They need to learn to respect others’ ideas and opinions—as well as themselves. When they feel respected, they feel more at ease to be okay with themselves, their ideas and their opinions. When children are respected, they are more likely to listen and follow through on direction. Thirdly, there is no such thing as “unconditional love”. Now, hear this out. How can we truly show love without conditions? Conditions can be in the form of boundaries or limits. Boundaries define who we are, what we will and will not allow, and give us the freedom to say “no”. This in no way means our love is conditional; rather, it means that we can separate the child from the behavior, allowing the child the reassurance that we love them, but it is the behavior that we cannot allow.
What is more, boundaries are fundamental for our mental stability. We can establish boundaries and limits in a way that models to children how to set these with others—whether it’s a physical, behavioral, emotional, spiritual or even a financial boundary. They in turn can set them with us, their siblings and friends. Finally, we can (and need to) provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment in which children can thrive. It’s an environment where children are free to try new things without judgment or shame. It’s an environment where they feel free to express themselves without threats or blame, especially if their ideas or opinions differ from ours. It’s an environment where they feel free to make age-appropriate decisions and accept responsibility for themselves. They should be able to grow from any consequences that may follow, be they positive or negative. In conclusion, children that live in a supportive home will most likely grow up being able to thrive later as an adult. They will feel confident in making choices on their own in school, in relationships and later in a career. More importantly, children growing up in a nurturing, supporting home will feel confident in life in general, as they strive to become themselves in an ever-changing world.
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ll men should be concerned about prostate health, regardless of age. Prostate disorders such as prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer generally don’t affect men until they are in their 40s or older. However, taking care of ourselves before that is preventative health care, which means we can reduce these risks. Men tend to believe it’s only women who need to maintain hormone balance. But the threat of prostate cancer generally comes from an imbalance of hormones, and not from one hormone acting alone. Hormones are also reactive to the foods we consume or don’t consume. This means we must pay attention to what we eat, and how much we eat. Whole, natural foods are typically high in fiber, a component linked to two indicators for prostate health: lower levels of testosterone and lower PSA scores. Eat more selenium-rich foods such as wheat germ; tuna, herring and other seafood and shellfish; beef liver; kidney; eggs; sunflower and sesame seeds; cashews; mushrooms; garlic and onions. Omega 3 fats (found in fish) fight inflammation, a process that destroys the body’s natural antioxidants and weakens the immune system, making the body more vulnerable to disease. Selenium reduces risk of prostate cancer. Eat more fruits and vegetables, which are excellent sources of anti-cancer and
anti-inflammatory compounds such as antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals and fiber. These foods can help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer. Other good ones are tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, guava and papaya, which contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, bok choy and kale also are good choices. Vitamin D, folic acid, turmeric and curcumin are important for the same reasons. Eat healthy fats. People who live in countries where high-fat diets are the norm (like the U.S.) are more likely to develop prostate cancer than people who live in countries where less fat is consumed. Also, men who averaged more than 600mg calcium daily had a 32 percent higher risk of prostate cancer than those who regularly
consumed 150mg or less. Drink green tea. This contains catechins, antioxidants that can slow the cancer cell growth and promote cancer cell death. Men who drink green tea can reduce the risk of prostate cancer by as much as 70 percent when compared with men who don’t drink green tea. Water is the Fountain of Youth. For those who don’t enjoy the taste, do something to make it tastier like adding citrus juice, mint, electrolytes… the possibilities are endless, but drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Try to maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese is associated with a higher risk of prostate cancer, lower long-term survival rate and more aggressive forms of the disease. We can’t guarantee we’ll never have physical problems, but we can certainly influence our aging process and minimize health issues by practicing preventative measures now. And remember, ejaculation really helps, so spend more time destressing instead of being so focused on that which makes you stressed. There are obvious rewards. Zachary Saber is a Licensed Massage Therapist at WellnessFirst. He specializes in myofascial release, structural integration and neuromuscular re-education, with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience. Connect at 520-232-4585, SaberLMP@aol.com or 3861WellnessFirst.com. See ad, page 3.
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Reverse Diabetes in Just 8 Days by Anna Marie Blessing
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ost diabetics are using standard American medicine to control diabetes, which gives only temporary relief. Instead, we have to change our lifestyles by eating quality foods, doing exercise and avoiding junk foods. Incorporating this remedy can reduce and alleviate diabetes. It’s important to note that even those without diabetes but struggle with headaches/migraines, chronic fatigue, nausea, blood sugar fluctuations, weight loss resistance, heart palpitations, insomnia or digestive issues, may have what is called “insulin sensitivity”. This condition is tied to the delicate cell membrane and responsible for the harmony of our entire endocrine system health. Therefore, this remedy is beneficial for all health conditions, as it not only reverses diabetes, but also helps lower bad cholesterol, reduces chronic inflammation, increases energy, balances hormones and more. It is always recommended to combine this remedy with a healthcare practitioner who can look at and support the body as a whole. Diabetes is caused when the organ responsible for the production of insulin starts to create lower amounts of insulin 32
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than what is required by the body. These diseases need to be managed properly in order to live a better and healthy life. There are many ways by which the levels of insulin in the body can be increased and managed, but one recent finding involves the natural healing properties of hibiscus. Scientists from Assam’s Tezpur University and West Bengal’s Visva-Bharati University have unlocked the potential of natural chemicals derived from a particular species of hibiscus that can help generate a better therapeutic agent for diabetes. According to International Diabetes Federation, diabetes affects more than 62 million Indians. Moreover, the World Health Organization claims that it will be the seventh leading cause of death by 2030. Dubbed as a silent killer by experts worldwide, diabetes mellitus (Type 2 diabetes), or simply diabetes, is one of the four major non-communicable diseases in India, the other three being cardiovascular disease, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Researchers found that a phytochemical (plant-derived compound) from the leaves of Sthalpadma or land-lotus (scientifically known as Hibiscus mutabilis and commonly called Confederate rose) restored insulin sensitivity of cells and
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thereby helped in lowering blood sugar levels in diabetic rats. Hibiscus is a flowering plant found across India and is known for its cottony color-changing blossoms and medicinal properties. In Ayurveda, the leaves and flowers of the shrubby Hibiscus mutabilis are used to treat swellings, skin infections, hair loss and hair greying. “We found that ferulic acid (FRL), belonging to the polyphenols, extracted from leaves of the plant, has the potential to be a better therapeutic agent for diabetes,” says Samir Bhattacharya, Emeritus Professor, School of Life Sciences (Zoology Department) at Visva-Bharati in Shanti Niketan. The findings were published in the journal Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, which states that FRL helped in the improvement of glucose (sugar) levels in diabetic rats within 15 days when administered orally. Try this home remedy for diabetes: Mix about 12 ounces of purified water with 1 tablespoon of Hibiscus Leaf Powder. Place the bowl aside overnight, and in the morning, drink the water on an empty stomach. Do not eat or drink anything else for two hours. Drink the same mixture again at night, then repeat twice a day for eight days straight. In order for the remedy to work, here are some important tips: Do not miss a single day or dose. Strictly follow it for 10 days continuously to see the best results. If a dose is missed due to any reason, do not use this remedy again for 60 days. Remember, this only works if the schedule is strictly followed. Anna Marie Blessing, B.Msc, CNC works at Tucson Biofeedback, which provides advanced comprehensive testing to pinpoint exactly what is going on in the body and how to balance it. Their Biofeedback Treatments have been proven to successfully treat over 16 medical conditions and have been highlighted on The Truth About Cancer. Mention this article to receive $100 off your tests and consultation. Connect at 520-314-6894 or TucsonBiofeedback.com. See ads, pages 11 and 13.
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ave you ever heard of it? No, it is not some heavy metal band from Sweden or something that happened and you missed it on the Vikings TV show. It is a cultural concept embedded in the psyche of the Scandinavian country of Sweden. There it is known as dostadning, which translates to “do” (death) and “standing” (cleaning). It is a concept from a culture that values order, cleanliness and individual responsibility, leading to a person completing their life cycle and not being a burden to their family and descendants. The thrust of this philosophy is to de-clutter your life physically and mentally. EG Helping Hand Services LLC is here to assist you in applying the gentle art of Swedish Death Cleaning to jar you into action. This will help you make your life’s circumstances more efficient and effectively free you from mental and physical constants to live fuller and more rewarding years. So how does this concept work in the everyday American life? Simply put, we assist you in the basic but powerful directive of What Do I Hold Onto. This starting point is where we all must begin. For example, we’ve all kept certain items around the house as a reminder of an experience, but we really don’t need to have the object to trigger a memory. Your mind still holds onto the trip or special day you had that led you to keep a souvenir. Those items are a good starting point in the de-cluttering process. Another simple one is to look in your kitchen and see how many plates and glasses you keep. Chances are, you don’t need them all. You may be saying, “But that souvenir is from a trip with my brother, sister, etc.” That is where another concept in the Swedish
Death Cleaning philosophy arises: Involve Others. The philosophy stresses accountability of one’s life and actions. By involving others, you not only document the items and events but include them in your cleaning plan. You are, in essence, doing it the opposite of the traditional American way of leaving all the items and having the family sort it all out after you are no longer there. The Swedish way incorporates the family unit in a sharing way, which adds value to life’s backstretch and improves mental health of people. We should apply this sharing and documentation process to not only heirlooms and mementos but financial, property and legal documentation. Just a reminder: don’t forget those crazy passwords you have setup to access computer files and accounts. If all this seems too overwhelming or you are not sure where to start, go to the closet. We all have items we no longer wear or that don’t fit. This is an easy first step to get the de-cluttering process going. Elaine Gerwin owns EG Helping Hand Services, LLC, which makes it easy for anyone to start a de-cluttering plan and stick with it. Her services are designed on an individual basis to meet clients’ goals. Connect at 520-471-5077, email EGHelpingHandServices@gmail.com or visit EGHelpingHandServices.com. See ad, page 14.
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My first paying job, in high school, was through a city youth painting mural program. I believe it was aimed toward at-risk youth, although not all the participants were at risk. During the application process, I had to present a makeshift portfolio and talk about why I wanted to be involved in the arts. It was incredibly fun to participate in, and as of a few years ago, one of the original murals that we (the group of teens with our adult artist helpers) painted still existed, on a wall south of the TCC near Carillo Elementary and La Pilita Museum.
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n a typically warm-to-roasting day in early July, just as the monsoon gathered its yearly forces to relieve Tucson of the swelter, local artist Racheal Rios gifted me with her time and conversation. Although some people may be born with an inclination towards the visual aspects of life, I am a true believer in the notion of the “creative birthright” within us all. Rios is a shining representative of creative birthright. Born and raised in Tucson, her evolution as an artist began in the nurturing, playful, accepting and Racheal Rios 34
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supportive arena of her family home.
Racheal, how did you begin your life’s journey on the visual arts path? When I was 8 or 9 years old, I won a poster contest for the “Love of Reading Week” held at Menlo Park Elementary School. My dad was super excited and really started to identify me as the family artist. I would draw and decorate everything, including my siblings. I would use ball point pens to mimic the images in magazines onto their forearms. My dad is a creative person himself. He is a barber, now retired, and draws incredible holiday and birthday cards.
Were there any particular school experiences post-elementary that supported your involvement and growth as a visual artist?
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After high school I supported myself with a variety of jobs in the food industry. I started working with the fire performance group “Flam Chen” and focused my attention and energy on costume-making and fire performance.
How did you wind your way back to the visual arts after a stint exploring the world of performance art? Through my husband, Albert Chamillard, who is a practicing visual artist and has been a fantastic and inspiring partner. When I became pregnant with our youngest daughter Isabell, I stepped away from performance art and starting spending a lot of nesting time with Cassidy, my oldest daughter. We would spend a ton of time drawing together, and Albert would encourage me to go bigger, go bigger—and the next thing you knew I was back in the saddle making huge charcoal drawings. Albert has pretty consistently been a daily art maker, and that definitely keeps the art energy flowing.
Can you talk a bit about your current imagery? You have work up at the YWCA currently and recently did a pop-up exhibit with Albert here in town. Can you share some insights about the source of your imagery?
We Not Me; Deep Rest; Mama Bird by Racheal Rios My drawings generally focus on desert imagery, including animals and plants, and the environment surrounding them. I am also very heavily influenced by the history of art makers in the Americas, pre-colonial and after colonization. The piece I have in the YWCA group show is a self-portrait that represents the title of the show, “How We See the World”. It is a fierce embodiment of my feelings toward our leader.
In 2016, you won the Buffalo Exchange Emerging Artist Award. How did it feel to be selected for this award, and did receiving it affect your studio practice in any way? It would not scratch the surface of the amount of surprise I felt, to say I was completely dumbfounded by it. It feels like a dream that it happened, and I still grapple with impostor syndrome. It changed my studio practice mostly by affording me a studio to practice in, and the complete luxury of the freedom to mess up with art supplies and grow. You have to make a lot of bad art to make good art.
Many working artists in Tucson work a “day job” in addition to maintaining a committed studio practice. Is this the case for you? My day job is with Perry Luxe, a high-end fabricator of metal furniture and window coverings. I work in the window coverings department and make custom draperies and roman shades.
How do you see the relationship between your day job where you are using your creativity to craft these products and your personal work as a visual artist? Creative sources can be accessed and expressed in so many different ways. “Craft”, at one time, just meant women’s art. I can find a creative outlet in making food, yard work, combing children’s hair or even packing school lunches; in fact, I think anyone who does these things, or other everyday things, is a crafter. From this perspective, I don’t separate my work with fabric, where I craft and sew, from my work on paper, canvas or walls, where I craft images using charcoal and paints.
Do you see your work with visual arts as a healing practice for you on a personal level? When I am drawing, there is no running away from my abilities or limitations. Creating anything involves struggling and finding solutions. Learning to let go in the studio can feel like a metaphoric practice for letting go in other areas of life.
Most recently, you created a body of work for a pop-up exhibit you and Albert did together within six weeks. That show was followed by a commissioned mural for Desert Island Records, a new record shop
on Broadway. How did it feel to have two back-to-back tight time frames within which to produce finished artwork? There is the expression, “A body in motion stays in motion”, which is very true for me. Once I am into the flow of creative production, that channel seems to stay open and the energy continues to the next project. In a way, working intensely for six weeks to create the pop-up show felt like a warm-up for the mural project that followed.
How do you connect the dots between your personal work as an artist and serving the larger community? I am committed to the idea that everyone deserves to be able to have original artwork in their lives and homes. I try to make artwork that I would be able to afford as a parent that will soon have a child in college—affordable art. Connect with Racheal Rios at Mrs.RachealRios@gmail.com. Carolyn King, M.A. in Arts & Consciousness, is a local practicing artist who has worked with communities as a teachingartist for over 30 years, both in the U.S. and Mexico. Earlier this year, she founded Heart to Hand Studio, where she offers visual arts experiences for Tucson residents and beyond. Connect at CKing72@cox.net. August 2018
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JP: “Press on Qi is describing subtle movement on the edge of your magnetic field. When a person practices Qigong and learns to PRESS on the energy field it immediately strengthens blood circulation, digestion, metabolism and improves important body functions. I trademarked the term, ‘Press on Qi’ as our way of expressing this idea unique to our Qigong style.” After Paul flew back to China I craved to find another Qigong expert who could explain more. Master Weizhao Wu was my most influential teacher for Qigong and he practiced since age 7. Although he passed away, his memory lives in the most excellent posture corrections that he carefully gave. He would open my thumb and relax it so the tendons were not hard anymore. That thumb
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correction makes a huge improvement to Qi flow and has been passed to my forms.”
DD: Through this process of education and discipline, how long did it take for you to create the Supreme Science Qigong healing forms? JP: “After 5 years traveling and producing seminars for other Qigong masters, I finally created my Level-1 Qigong Healing Form. It was first published in our books 2003 and only a few dozen instructors memorized it, but by the end of 2007 we had certified a thousand people to teach this routine. Our videos were ‘Qi-Animated’ to show energy graphically and it assisted people in becoming sensitive to energy. In 2013, we upgraded our Qigong videos to HD animation and in 2017 we finally released our remastered Level-2 video with Ultra-HD animation. Spirit continues to reveal a better way to share these healing practices.
DD: What was the driving force for you to absorb so much from the most respected masters of Qigong? JP: “As a graduate from University of Florida College of business, I founded Supreme Science Qigong Center to be successful and took my job seriously. Many Qigong teachers I found did not provide the training I was looking for. I did a lot of research and found a Qigong master, Paul Dong, who wrote a book entitled, ‘Empty Force’. I flew him from China to Florida in 2001, because he claimed to have practiced Qigong every day for over 20 years. We ar-
Nitric oxide to lower blood pressure during strenuous practice.”
DD: If there was one take away at the end of the Qi Revolution, what would you wish for each person to embody?
ranged a seminar and I gathered a hundred people to hear Paul share his forms, which were light years ahead of any Qigong I learned previously. His presence activated my Qi and I practiced more because of coming in direct contact with him.
DD: Will participants get to experience these Forms at the Qi Revolution Event?
JP: “The most important embodiment I’d like people to walk away with is that we can BREATHE through life’s challenges and allow God’s Healing Qi to bring strength and guidance. Attendees will personally experience a higher energy from the Qigong. For the last 15 years, people write us thanking us for the powerful breathing exercises at crucial life challenge points. Qigong helps people process stress, but most of all it brings us into a higher state of wellbeing. We make our seminar affordable at 3-Days for $149 so that more people can reclaim their Qi. Location: September 8th-10th, 2018 Phoenix Convention Center.
A Quiet Heart At the center of the most turbulent heart there is a place of peace, a place beyond time that cannot be touched by change or loss. No tumult can disturb the quietness, no shadow can dim the light. Here in this stillness is rest and healing. Nothing we suffer, nothing that we fear, can damage its perfection. ~Pam Brown
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JP: “All 3-levels of our Qigong program are shared in detail and we amp up the energy teaching Breath Empowerment, NineBreath Method, Tui Na Acupressure, Foot Reflexology and an intensive education in Food-Healing with using specific foods to reverse specific diseases. Qi Revolution is balanced in presentation and practice. After the event most people choose to continue practicing Qigong from home.
DD: In your Qi Strength Training you focus on balance, strength and flexibility. What else is significant in this practice for longevity?
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Zach, a rescued cat, welcomes foster pets to Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue, in Newport Beach, California, teaching kittens cleanliness, and good manners to dogs. “We can’t imagine life without him,” says Monica Sederholm, co-founder of the organization. A congenital condition causing irregular bone growth in his shoulder blades, fused bones and a missing kneecap hasn’t stopped him. Muscle pain keeps him from retracting his claws, but daily massages help him relax. Although Zach remains mobile, walking is difficult or sometimes impossible when an animal is missing a limb or paralyzed. Designed for specific disabilities and fitted for size, a wheelchair cart provides freedom most cats and dogs embrace. Rescue volunteers and adoptive parents must keep clutter off the floors, supervise and remove the cart to allow for comfortable naps. Gwen Cooper, author of Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned about Love and Life with a Blind Wonder
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One receives an unlimited amount of love and gratitude from saving a special needs pet. ~Kelly Reeves, co-founder, Paw Prints in the Sand Animal Rescue me the relationships you’re sure you don’t want can be the most meaningful.” “Dottie CrazyPants, a rescued Harlequin Great Dane with severe skin and ear infections and a dysfunctional immune system, had no quality of life until I tried holistic treatments,” says Lara Katz, executive director of the North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center, in Mebane. Dottie didn’t gain weight, even though she ate a lot and drank gallons of water a day, resulting in indoor accidents. “A raw food diet resolved many health and housebreaking issues.” Discontinuing regular medications left Dottie miserable and nearly unable to walk. “A massage therapist said her energy centers were blocked,” Katz says. “After an energy medicine treatment, Dottie slept through the night for the first time in months. Her paws looked better short term.” A combination of holistic treatments including cold laser and red-light therapy, Chinese herbs, an anti-yeast protocol and probiotics works best. Katz also uses only eco-friendly cleaning and laundry products. “Certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dottie’s visits take a bit of management because of the types of cleaning products used in nursing homes. It’s worth it. She’s completely changed my lifestyle regarding how many toxins we’re exposed to daily.”
Emotional Relief Tracy Krulik, a certified canine separation anxiety trainer in northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area, is a graduate of
Jean Donaldson’s Academy for Dog Trainers. “Using videoconferencing, I can watch my client’s dogs at home, see when panic starts and create daily training plans to keep them safely calm.” Feldenkrais practitioner and author of Grow Young with Your Dog: Learn How You and Your Canine Companion Can Feel Better at Any Age! Mary Debono, of Encinitas, California, sees a variety of pets. “I invited an Arabian named Easy to be the demo horse during a class I taught,” she recalls. “Sore all over, he couldn’t lift his feet high enough to step over a pole lying on the ground.” Easy showed dramatic improvement through Feldenkrais, which focuses on improved function, rebooting the body by interrupting the cycle of pain and tension, so that the patient realizes change is possible. Debono also treated a rabbit that didn’t like to be touched. “I used the eraser end of a pencil through an opening in his crate. Non-habitual touch gets the attention of the nervous system; areas of tension are sore, so gentle lifts provide relief.” Without pain, movement is easier and behavior improves.
Lesson Learned Sandy Johnson, former actress and author of The Pet Healer Project and Miracle Dogs: Adventures on Wheels, in Los Angeles, was in recovery from Stage 4 kidney cancer when she adopted Charley, a Brussels Griffon. “Her singlemindedness taught me my greatest lesson about the body’s ability to heal,” she says. Animals show less concern about blindness, a bum knee or even the need for a wheelchair than humans do. People that live with special needs animals are quick to say the benefits far outweigh the cost. When we’re open to the possibilities, such pets offer lessons in living life to the fullest. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not – 9:45-11:30am. The health benefits of special Kangen ionized drinking water (electrically charged). Alkaline, super hydrating, detoxifying, rich in antioxidants. RSVP . No charge. Pristine Naturopathic, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-869-6782. Bill@TheHealthyCouple.com. Film Screening: The Doctor From India (2018)– 1-3pm. Tucson premiere. Film documenting the life of Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Vasant Lad. Members of the APAA will be present for a Q&A. $10; $8/ Loft members. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd. 575-425-0283. RupaAyurveda.com. Tickets: LoftCinema.org. Reiki II Training–1-4pm. 8/4-8/5. With Danielle Dvorak. Learn 3 Reiki symbols and Distance Reiki. Level I Reiki is pre-requisite. Class size limited to 6 people. $150. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. Joseph@YogaConnection. org. YogaConnection.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Earth Gong Bath–5:30-7pm. With Danielle Dvorak, musician and sound healer. Celebrate your life by connecting to our planet. This Paiste gong is tuned to specific earth frequencies, including 136.1hz and 432hz. $20. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn. com. Facebook.com/GalacticCenter.
MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Hormone Yoga for Women–8-10am. 8/6-9/3. Learn this amazing practice that helps relieve many hormone related issues. After learning the sequence in 5-weeks you can practice independently in the comfort of your home. Bring comfortable yoga clothes. Space is limited, pre-register. $200. Renew Body Wellness Center, 4625 E Broadway Blvd. 520-822-7397. Info@LydieHormoneYoga. com. LydieHormoneYoga.com. Beginner’s Open House–7-8pm. If you are new to Buddhism and meditation, or to Kadampa Meditation Center Arizona, and wish to find out what we are all about. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@ MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.
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Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Fifth Agreement–6:308:30pm. Join guest facilitator Pat Masters in a one-night exploration of The Fifth Agreement. Book not required. By donation. CSLT’s Office & Educ. Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@ TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Reiki Gathering/Share–10am-11am. Introduction to Reiki healing. Highlight is when we give and receive mini Reiki sessions. Everyone welcome; newbies and practitioners of all levels.. No charge. Bright Way Wellness, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 3, 520-549-4800. BrightWayWellness@outlook.com. BrightWayWellness.com. Free Beginner’s Astrology Class–11am12:15pm. You know your time of birth and the sign the planets were in when you were born, now discover in what house they are located in your natal chart. Gael Chilson facilitator. No charge. ASAOM and Han University, 2856 E Fort Lowell Rd, 520-216-0217. GaelChilson@gmail.com. Tucson AstrologersGuild.org.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 ZY Qigong–10:30am-12pm. Qi energy is an abundant resource. The practice of Qigong moves this energy with-in you, connects you to it and becomes you. Open and relax the body to absorb this life force. Take back control of your health.. $10 suggested donation. Harmony Hut, 2467 N Treat Ave, 520404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo.com. Meetup.com/ Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup. Meditation with a (Fun!) Twist!—1-3pm. Join guest minister, Rev Laura Hallett of CSL Las Vegas in a two-hour experiential playshop, mindfully creating your own mandalas. No artistic ability required.. By donation. CSL Tucson’s Office & Educ Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@ TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. Economic Justice and the Baha’i Faith–2-4pm. Come hear Dr. Jean Parker present Principles for Economic Advancement from the Baha’i Writings. Dr. Parker has a Ph.D. in the Management of Technology and Innovation. Tucson Baha’i Community. RSVP. No charge. Call for location. 520-838-1293. Bahai.us. Simplifying Your Life–Say “YES” to only the things that matter most. Get clear on what is most important in your life and then help you make the decisions that bring your life into better alignment. By donation. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-488-8284. UnityTucson.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 Free Reiki Gathering/Share–12pm-1pm. Lunch break Reiki gathering where we will discuss what Reiki is and introduce you to the benefits of its healing. Give and receive mini Reiki sessions. EVERYONE is welcome; newbies and practitioners of all levels.. No charge. Bright Way Wellness, 2030 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 3. 520-549-4800. BrightWaywellness@outlook.com. BrightWayWellness.com.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 Hormone Yoga for Women: Introductory Lecture –6-7:30pm. Practice for everyone that helps relieve many hormone related issues and helps to improve Immunity and Diabetes. No exercise required this session. Q and A. Limited space, RSVP. $10. Renew Body Wellness Center, 4625 E Broadway Blvd, 520-822-7397. Info@LydieHormoneYoga.com. LydieHormoneYoga.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Grand Re-Opening Lions Gate Emporium– 11:30am-5:30pm. Celebrate in our new location at West end of Pinecrest Shopping Center. Creations by local artists as well as unique vintage items. Pottery, artwork, mosaics, dream catchers, crystals, jewelry. Hosted by Lions Gate, Dark Star Crystals and Paisley Palace. No charge. 4813 E Speedway. Inner Journeys Open House–12-4pm. Afternoon of celebrating the opening of our new holistic healing center, heart to heart connection, tasty treats and prizes. No charge. Inner Journeys Healing Center, 800 N Swan Rd, Ste 102. 520-444-6138. JewelsFoster Life@gmail.com. Facebook.com/InnerJourney ToHealing.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 Shamanic Cacao and Drumming Ceremony–. Monthly drum circle. Experience meditation, connection with Spirit, community and much more. $30. Contact Sarai Darbandi, 520-392-1582. Sarai.Darbandi@gmail.com. Tickets: Tinyurl.com/ CacaoDrummingTucs. Earth Gong Bath–5:30-7pm. With Danielle Dvorak. Allow the healing frequencies of the Earth Gong and Tibetan Singing Bowls to wash over and through you, bathing you in sound and vibration. Bring a mat or something to lay on. Don’t eat within 2 hours. $20. The Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 847-323-9188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 Hormone Yoga for Women: Introductory Lecture –6-7:30pm. Learn more about this wonderful practice that helps relieve many hormone related issues. No exercise required this session. Limited space, RSVP. $10. Renew body Wellness Center, 4625 E Broadway Blvd. 520-822-7397. Info@ LydieHormoneYoga.com. LydieHormoneYoga.com.
markyourcalendar TMJ AND JAW PROBLEMS WORKSHOP Thursday, August 23 • 6-8pm Learn the points to address this illness. $10/members $15/non-members $5/2CEUs for Massage Therapists Bio-Touch Center • 5634 E Pima St 520-323-7951 Office@JustTouch.com JustTouch.com
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Contentment: A Public Talk with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab–6:30-8pm. All the difficulties we have in our relationships with others come because we do not know how to be content. Gen-la Khyenrab will share how to find our way to a peace of mind that lasts. $20 paid in advance. $25. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St, 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 The Peace of a More Balanced Life–10am-5pm. One day course. With Gen-la Khyenrab. Learn how we can free ourselves from debilitating attitudes, so that we can experience true peace in our lives. Includes vegetarian lunch. $45/prepaid; $50. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org. Feng Shui Workshop–3-5pm. Learn the basics and how to apply Feng Shui principles to your home, office, etc. This workshop includes simple cures or Feng Shui fixes for shifting environmental energies to support you. $20. Call for location. 847-3239188. Danielle@Replevyn.com. Replevyn.com. Full Moon Fire Release Ceremony–7-9pm. A fire ceremony is a powerful Native American practice used to release unwanted energies and attachments from the past and make space for new intentions. No charge. 3411 N Calle Poco. 928-669-7090. McFarlin.D@ gmail.com. Facebook.com/InnerJourneyToHealing.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Gong Bath–3:30-5pm. With Danielle Dvorak. The Earth Gong will bathe you in sound and vibration unlike anything else. Getting gonged in this yoga studio is like getting a massage for your brain and nervous system. $20/before 8/20; $25/after 8/20. The Yoga Connection, 3929 E Pima. 520-323-1222. Joseph@YogaConnection.org. YogaConnection.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 Prayers for the Dying and Deceased–5:30-6:30pm. Prayers to help give our deceased loved ones the opportunity to take rebirth in Buddha’s Pure Land and attain permanent liberation from suffering and experience pure and everlasting happiness. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center, 5326 E Pima St, 520-441-1617. Info@MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Water: What’s Healthy, What’s Not–8:4510:30am. Learn about the health benefits of Kangen special ionized drinking water (electrically charged). Alkaline, super hydrating, detoxifying, rich in antioxidants. RSVP. No charge. Pristine Naturopathic, 2469 N Country Club Rd. 520-8696782. Bill@TheHealthyCouple.com.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Krishna Fest 2018–7pm-12am. Join us for Krishna’s Birthday. We are celebrating with Indian Dance, Live Music, Temple Ceremonies, Vegetarian Food Booths, Kid’s Activities and Free Feast and Cake. It is a free family event. Govinda’s Natural Foods, 711 East Blacklidge. 520-792-0630. GovindasOfTucson.com.
SPIRIT GATHERING MASK MAKING RETREAT September 7-8 This will be an overnight and day of sharing, creating, manifesting your energy in a unique way. The results will astound you. $80 • $30 non-refundable deposit due 9/1 Send questions and/or registration request to SpiritGathering@comcast.net.
markyourcalendar QI REVOLUTION September 8-10 We will transform Phoenix Convention Center into a sacred space to experience the authentic healing practices of Qigong in a strong group energy field. CE Hours for Massage Therapists/ Nurses. All types of people benefit. No previous experience necessary. U.S. veterans attend free. $149/3-Days 800-298-8970 • QiRevolution.com
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Tucson Community Sweat Lodge–7pm. Followed by potluck. Please bring a dish and a change of clothes.$20/donation requested.Ann Marie Clock, 7878 W Tree Frog Trail, Information: SpiritGathering@comcast.net.
markyourcalendar TULA WELLNESS AND AESTHETICS 6TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Thursday, September 27 • 5:30-7:30pm Meet Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas and Tula Providers to learn about women’s health services, medical aesthetics and vaginal rejuvenation. Live demos. Special pricing available. Vendors available to answer questions. 2404 E River Rd, Ste 251, 95718 TulaWellnessMD.com August 2018
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Creating Intentional Self Love–10-12pm. Every other Sunday beginning 8/12. Join our support group to learn how to create self-love by getting out of your head and into your heart. No charge. Inner Journeys Healing Center, 800 N Swan Rd, Ste 102. 520-444-6138. InnerJourneyToHealing@gmail. com. Meetup.com/Creating-Intentional-Self-Love.
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sunday Silent Meditation – 8:45-9:30am. Experience the healing peace of shared Silence. All welcome who wish to explore and discover their Oneness with Spirit. No charge. Unity Spiritual Center of Peace, 1551 S Eastside Loop, #121. 520-546-3696. RevNita@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com. Religious Service – 9am. St Michael’s ECC, the other Catholic Church. Feminist? GLBTQ? Catholic? We are and more. No charge. Chapel, First Christian Church, 740 E Speedway, 520-575-8486. StMichaelsECC@q.com. StMichaelsECC.org. Tucson Metaphysics Fair–9am-4pm. Third and fourth Sundays. Fair includes a variety of mediums, readers, healers and vendors. Price varies. InnSuites Tucson Foothills Best Western, 6201 N Oracle Rd. 520-579-8930. Sunday Morning Service – 10am. With Reverend Ann Marie Beale. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita. 520-625-5687. UnityInGreenValley@icloud.com. UnityGreen Valley.org. The Deeper Meaning of Jesus’ Words–10-11am Explore underlying ideas of our Christianity. Learn techniques to gain greater abundance and happiness Child care, youth and teen programs. No charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-3036942. UnityTucson.com. Sunday Celebration Services–Meditation: 10am; Service: 10:30-11:45am. Join positive, uplifting like-minded individuals in a celebration of life, appreciating the gifts that everyone has access to and the joy of community. By donation. The Nickerson Auditorium, 3231 N Craycroft Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.
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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 available for children. 1551 S Eastside Loop #121. 520-546-3696. Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com. UnityPeaceAZ.com. The Temple of Universality Sunday Service – 11am. With Founder Rev. Betty Tatalajski. Celebrating the Unity of God and Man, worship, healing, prophesy. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 520-884-5340. TempleOfUniversality@ gmail.com. TheTempleOfUniversality.org. Community of Light Sunday Service – 11am- 12pm. Metaphysical and Spiritual gathering of light workers for healing, enlightenment and growth. Call for location.520-339-2038. TheCommunity OfLight.org. 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. Yogananda Gathering – 11am-1pm. First and third Sundays. Attune to Yogananda’s teachings through chanting, meditation affirmations, readings and Festival of Light ceremony. Refreshments and fellowship follows. Ananda Center, 1002 E Prince Rd. 520-299-9309. ElizabethLMason@yahoo.com. AnandaArizona.org. Aqua Chakra Yoga – 12-1:15pm. With Krysa Kobryner. Movement, water, breath and sound are all essential for wellness. Yoga in a warm indoor pool is a fun, effective low impact workout. $15/ class or $50/4-classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 520-551-0651. Krysaji@aol.com. SantaRitaSprings.com. A Creative Journey in Glass – Sunday afternoons 2-5pm. Come assemble a fused glass creation while exploring your artistic spirit. Fun, soul-stimulating atmosphere. Join the camaraderie here or bring a friend. Class fee includes all materials and refreshments. Robin Cannell Baker, 520-247-2271. RCB@ mcn.org, ArtStudio7.com. Sacred Space Gathering – 4-5:30pm. Sundays. All welcome. No charge. Ward 6 Office, 3202 E 1st St. 520-318-3557. Info@SacredSpaceTucson.org. SacredSpaceTucson.org.
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Sunday Love Feast: Kirtan, Bhakti Talks, 10-Course Dinner – 5:30-7:15pm. Each Sunday. Sit down bhajan meditation, a philosophical discussion on the ancient Vedas, Traditional Arti offerings to Temple deities and Kirtan followed by a free 10-course vegetarian feast. No charge. Govinda’s, 711 E Blacklidge Dr. 520-273-2273. KrishnaCove @gmail.com. HareKrishnaTucson.org. Desert Ashram Satsang–6pm: Meet and greet. 7pm: Satsang with chanting, aarti, spiritual teaching of Swami Amar Jyoti and meditation. Immerse yourself in a peaceful, universal meditation center. Desert Ashram 3403 W. Sweetwater Drive, 520-743-0384. Info@TruthConsciousness. org. TruthConsciousness.org.No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org.
monday White Eagle World Healing Meditations – 10-11am. With Frances Smith. Using White Eagle channeled books of Spiritual Unfoldment. No charge. Temple of Universality Class, held at United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-885-5065. A Course of Love – 11am. A Course of Love facilitated by Rev. Ann Marie. By donation. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita. UnityGreenValley.org. Waterbabies Pool Sharing–11:30am-12:45pm. Who doesn’t want relief from chronic/acute pain from injury, surgery or illness? Freestyle movement indoors in warm salt water offers just that. $15/first class; $60/month. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-577-7377. KathyNina7377@gmail. com. SantaRitaSprings.com. Community Acupuncture Clinic–1:30-5:30pm. With John Sowersby, Helene Gaudard-Castillo and Bianca Valencia. Cupping, acupuncture, tuina massage, gua sha, ear seeds or ear crystals. Walk-ins welcome. $40/1st treatment; $120/package of buy 3 get one free. The Center for Healing Arts, 3300 N Campbell Ave, Ste 2. 520-205-0215. IHC.Tucson@gmail.com. Golden Pyramid Meditation – 6-7pm. Second Monday. With Rev. Yazdi Contractor, Rev. Howard Milwich and Revs. Martha and Darryl Schoon. No charge. United Fellowship Chapel, 4718 E Hawthorne St. 520-327-0142. TempleOfUniversality@ gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org. Aquacize–6-7:15pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Head to toe workout, focusing on strength, balance and joint mobility. Perfect for issues such as CST, arthritis, lupus, MD, MS, Fibromyalgia. $200/8 consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-444-8636. B43Lennon@aol. com. SantaritaSprings.com. Desert Ashram Meditation–7:15-8:30pm. Silent meditation in a peaceful, universal meditation center. Arrive at 7pm for 10 minutes of Sanskrit chanting and aarti offering. Tea, library and a small gift shop are also available. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org. .
Mystical Rumi–6:30-8:30pm. Four-week experiential with Rumi’s writings. Participants will have an opportunity to sample a mystical experience. By donation. CSL Tucson’s Office & Educ. Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.
tuesday Book Study – 11am. Every Tuesday. Book: How to Pray Without Talking to God by Rev Linda Martella Whitsett. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino De Las Quintas. Sahuarita, 85629. 520625-5687. UnityInGreenValley@icloud.com. UnityGreenValley.org. The Recovery Circle–1:45pm. Weekly breathwork meditation support group led by trained practitioners and open to anyone in recovery for addiction, mental health disorders or trauma. $5/suggested donation. St Marks Presbyterian Church, 3809 E 2nd St. 520975-3248. BreathworkForRecovery.com. Tucson Tuesday Laughter Yoga – 6-7pm. Gently through breathing and yogic exercises, we touch your heart with playful laughter designed to promote peace & healing. We have a new home. Free at Quaker Meeting House at 931 N 5th Ave. Parking lot behind building. Loti 520-490-5500 Midline Meditation–Discussion: 6:30pm. Silent sit: 7-8pm. With Jennifer Sandoval. Midline Meditation is a personal energy practice. More than a meditation technique, this approach grounds you in body feeling awareness. $10/per visit; $100/12 visits. The Center for Healing Arts, 3300 N Campbell Ave, Ste 2. 520-205-0215. IHC.Tucson@gmail.com. SylviaBoyed.com. The Essential Ernest Holmes–6:30-9:30pm. An enjoyable and enlivening 10-week deep dive into some of Holmes’ lesser known writings. Book required. $220. CSL Tucson Office & Educ Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-319-1042. Admin@ TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org. Books – 7-8:30pm. With Reverend Inger Mason. Reading of books channeled to Alice A. Bailey by Djwhal Khul, followed by guided meditation. Temple of Universality class. Call for details. No charge. Call for details, 520-331-5252. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. Desert Ashram Meditation–7:15-8:30pm. Silent meditation in a peaceful, universal meditation center. Arrive at 7pm for 10 minutes of Sanskrit chanting and aarti offering. Tea, library and a small gift shop are also available. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org. Tucson Ayahuasca Community Meetup–7-9pm. Every other Tuesday starting 8/7. Are you in need of being around others in the Ayahuasca Community? We have the right place for you. Join us to learn, discuss and make new like-minded friends. Tucson City Council Ward 6, 3202 East 1st St. Tucson AyaCommunity@gmail.com. Meetup.com/TucsonAyahuasca-Community.
wednesday Prayer and Meditation – 9:45-10:15am. Come 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. Fun-Day Wednesday Class – 9:45-11:30am. With Rev. Fred Smith. Metaphysical Law, using fun, food and friends. Temple of Universality class. No charge. Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd. 520-546-3898. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. US Pain Foundation Chronic Pain Support Group – 11am-11:30pm. Forum for people with any type of chronic pain and their significant others. Learn coping skills, guided imagery, meditation, breathing exercises and acupressure. No charge. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, #140. 800-910-0664. Gwenn@USPainFoundation. org. PainConnection.org. Centering Prayer Group – 12pm. Method of Christian meditation with a strong emphasis on interior silence that encourages silence and deeper connection to the divine. No charge. Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC, Rm 1. 520-297-1181. CasasAdobesUCC.com. Aquacize–12-1:15pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Head to toe workout, focusing on strength, balance and joint mobility. Perfect for issues such as CST, arthritis, lupus, MD, MS, Fibromyalgia. $200/8 consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-444-8636. B43Lennon@aol. com. SantaritaSprings.com. Buddhist Chanted Prayers: Heart Jewel–4-5pm. Through chanted prayers, purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings. Overcome obstacles to our practice and create favorable conditions to nurture and increase our Dharma realizations. No charge. Kadampa Meditation Center AZ, 5326 E Pima St. 520-441-1617. Info@ MeditationInTucson.org. MeditationInTucson.org. Soothe the SOUL-Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm. With Callie. Unique practice of yoga with a focus on mindful clarity as you stretch from head to toe. Classes consist of restorative, balance, energy breath work and vinyasa. All levels welcome. $12/ drop-in; package prices available. Renew Body Wellness Center, 4625 E Broadway Blvd, 2nd Flr. 406-696-8203. AZ Wellness Alliance Dinner and Networking Event – 6-8pm. 9/19. Evening of inspiring speakers and delicious food. Network with your fellow wellness practitioners. $27/online; $35/at door. Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation, 3182 N Swan Rd. 520-887-7755. Info@AZWellnessAlliance.org. AZWellnessAlliance.org.
Desert Ashram Meditation–7:15-8:30pm. Silent meditation in a peaceful, universal meditation center. Arrive at 7pm for 10 minutes of Sanskrit chanting and aarti offering. Tea, library and a small gift shop are also available. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org.
thursday Yoga for Life – 9-10am. With Olivia. Poses and sequences, using a variety of Vinyasa, and classical Hatha asanas (poses). Sequences to stimulate the body, engage the core, build strength, release toxins and a cool-down ending. $5, plus food bank donation. Renew Body Wellness Center, 4625 E Broadway Blvd, 2nd Flr. 406-696-8203. Desert Crones Celebration – 1-3pm. Older women celebrate themselves. Enjoy speakers, drumming, writing, crafts, chats and each other’s support. No charge. Fellowship Square, 210 N Maguire Ave, Villa 3. 520-730-9352. SorRizo0529@gmail.com. Orgsites.com/AZ/DesertCrones. Dream Group – 3-5pm. With Helen Landerman, Ph.D. Tap into the wisdom and guidance of your dreams and develop your powers of intuition. Dream Group members project onto each other’s dreams to reveal multiple layers of meaning. $120/6-weeks of 2-hour sessions. Email for more info: DreamCatcherGroups@gmail.com. Is Cannabis For Me? – 5-6pm. Third Thursday. We will answer any questions you have and debunk social stigmas built around cannabis prohibition for all these years. No charge. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140. 520-323-0069. TucsonMedicalMarijuanaCard.com. A Course in Miracles – 5:30pm. With Colleen Hall. Temple of Universality class. Call for details. No charge. Spirits Child, 3870 W River Rd, #120. 520-981-2249. TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com. TempleOfUniversality.org. A Creative Journey in Glass – 5:30-8:30pm. Assemble a fused glass creation while exploring your artistic spirit. Fun, soul-stimulating atmosphere. Join us or bring a friend. Class fee includes all materials and refreshments. Robin Cannell Baker, 520-247-2271. RCB@mcn.org, ArtStudio7.com. Desert Ashram – 6pm: Meet and greet. 7pm: Satsang with chanting, Aarati, spiritual teaching of Swami Amar Jyoti and meditation. Immerse yourself in a beautiful and peaceful meditation and retreat center. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. Leah@ TruthConsciousness.org. TruthConsciousness.org. Taizé Service – 6:30-7:15pm. Second Thursday. An alternative form of worship that includes soothing music, brief readings and silent meditation in candlelight. There is no sermon. All welcome. No charge. Casas Adobes Congregational Church, UCC, 6801 N Oracle Rd. 520-297-1181. John@ CAUCC.org. CAUCC.org/Taize.
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ongoing events Devotional Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Kundalini fusion exercises specifically designed for these aquarian times. A blend of postures, strong pranic breathing, stretching, mantra and moving meditations. Healing gong bath with large 60” creation gong. $12. Call for location. 520-991-4154. 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. Ascended Masters Introductory Classes – 7-8pm. 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. SusanKnitttel@msn.com. TempleOfThePresence.org. ZY Qigong–7-8:30pm. Qi energy is an abundant resource. The practice of Qigong moves this energy with-in you, connects you to it and becomes you. Open and relax the body to absorb this life force. Take back control of your health. $10/suggested donation. Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club. 520-404-8745. QigongMark@yahoo.com. Meetup. com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup.
friday Community of Light Healing and Message Circle – 12pm. Weekly Metaphysical and spiritual gathering for healing, enlightenment and growth. 520-403-6156. YeahRightRo@gmail.com. TheCommunityOfLight.Org. Midline Meditation – Discussion: 12:30pm. Silent sit: 1-2pm. With Wren Breedlove. More than a meditation technique, this approach grounds you in body feeling awareness. Practice ignites embodied awakening, and brings any individual or group into a field of coherence. $10. $100/12 visits. The Center of Healing Arts. 3333 N Campbell Ave. Ste 12. Tai Chi Easy/Qigong for Health – 2pm. With Suzanne Schinkel, certified instructor. On chairs if needed. Outdoor on patio, weather permitting. Benefits realignment of ankles, knees and hip joints. By donation. Unity in the Valley, 17630 S Camino Del Las Quintas, Sahuarita. 520-625-5687. S.M.A.R.T Recovery: Alternative to AA Group– 5-6:30pm. Weekly. Looking for an alternative to AA, S.M.A,R,T is a non-profit, donation only, small group to deal with substance abuse issues giving us back the lives we were meant to live. No charge. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140. 520-971-6086. NonieSims@gmail.com. SmartRecovery.org.
Desert Ashram Meditation–7:15-8:30pm. Silent meditation in a peaceful, universal meditation center. Arrive at 7pm for 10 minutes of Sanskrit chanting and aarti offering. Tea, library and a small gift shop are also available. No charge. Desert Ashram, 3403 W Sweetwater Dr. 520-743-0384. TruthConsciousness.org.
saturday Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market – 8am-1pm. Come enjoy the country and shop local in and around the big green and white Barn. No charge. Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market, 12500 E Old Spanish Trail. 520-591-2276. RVFM@RinconInstitute.org. RVFM.org. Practical Metaphysics: A 10-Week Book Study – 10-11:30am. With Keith Gorley. 10-week book discussion of Eric Butterworth’s newest text Practical Metaphysics. Book required and available. CSLT Office & Educ Center, 4200 E River Rd. 520-3191042. Admin@TucsonCSL.org. TucsonCSL.org.
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Infusing with Cannabis – 10am-12pm. Second Saturday. No meeting August. Having trouble using Cannabis? Trying to avoid the psychoactive effects? This class will go into more detail on cannabis as medicine, while empowering you to infuse your own cannabis oil at home. Must have AZ Medical Marijuana Card. Seating is limited. $50. Natural Healing Care Center, 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140 . 520-323-0069. NaturalHealingCareCenter.com.
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Aquacize–12-1:15pm. With Rebecca Lennon, RN. Head to toe workout, focusing on strength, balance and joint mobility. Perfect for issues such as CST, arthritis, lupus, MD, MS, Fibromyalgia. $200/8 consecutive classes. Santa Rita Springs, 2301 N Santa Rita Ave. 520-444-8636. B43Lennon@aol. com. SantaritaSprings.com.
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Group Singing Lesson – 2-3pm. School creates the conditions under which the voice-by its nature immaterial-manifests itself. From personal experience and a proven method of specific exercises this school ensures vast improvements in speaking and singing. Please call to confirm. By donation. Galactic Center, 35 E Toole Ave. 520-661-6666. SpeechInSong@gmail.com.
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Healing of Mind, Body and Spirit – 3-4:30pm. Second Saturday. Learn a simple spiritual approach to divine healing and meet new friends during our Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hour. No Charge. Unity of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-904-4801. Weissmae@email.arizona. edu. Bruno-Groening.org.
Tucson Energy Circle – 7-8:45pm. Fourth Friday. Tucson Energy Circle is replacing IONS Energy Share. Join us for an evening of meditation, energy sessions and networking. No experience necessary. No charge. Unity Church of Tucson, 3617 N Camino Blanco. 520-742-1019. Marsha@DesertReikiConnection. com. DesertReikiConnection.com.
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MUSIC FOR SELF DEVELOPMENT. Music lessons for creative development; instrumentalists and vocalists. Hearing Your Own Music is therapeutic. Beginning to advanced piano. Recovery from past experiences with music. Composition, improvisation, theory, notation. Classical, jazz, pop, folk, meditative and therapeutic music. Northwest Tucson. Suzanne Grosvenor, 520229-6282. Suzanne@MusicForHealth.net. MusicForHealth.net.
RESTORATIVE YOGA IN CLASSES OF 2–4 STUDENTS. Do you hate crowds? Body for Life Healing teaches restorative yoga in small classes. If you want to experience a calm, relaxing stretch, this is for you. Reserve your spot! Call Canna at 925-548-9141.
SPIRITUAL ENERGY TRANSFORMATION: From the quantum field we access techniques to release old thought patterns and open space for new beginnings to assist you in being your true energy signature and higher vibration. Johanna Alley, 520-370-1306. JWalley@protonmail.ch. JohanaAlley.com.
WELLNESS CENTER COSHISE AZ. Offering varied teaching programs including: benefits of organic food, how to grow your own food economically and easily, proper diet/nutrition based on an individual’s body type and more. YouTube: Native American Prophecy 432Hz (Hopi Stories of The Rainbow Warriors). Affiliated with Sky Island Mushrooms, Gateway of Light, Integrated Health Corp. 520-720-0270 or 412-296-0321. Hadanich@pulsenet.com. GrapevineOasis.com.
WOMEN WHO PAINT: Small group format for those who are looking for support and guidance to either finish unresolved pieces or to start new work in acrylics, watercolor or mixed-media. Join others in the light-filled private studio of teachingartist, Carolyn King, Located just east of downtown. Info: CKing72@cox.net or call 520-991-0147.
ZY QIGONG: The Inner Smile meditation. An Ancient Practice that gives the whole body a relaxed and well loved feeling that that changes you to an energetic being. Mark Frighetti; 520-404-8745. ZYQigongAZ. com/index.html.
SPRINGFIELD COACHING. Spring Into a Field of Vibrant Living! Sherman Springfield is a board certified heath consultant, wellness coach, Reiki practitioner and founder of Springfield Coaching. He has recently relocated his practice to Tucson and is delighted to be serving the community. Call for a free consultation, 520-599-1089. SpringfieldCoaching.com.
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AESTHETICS AND MEDSPA TULA WELLNESS
Dr. Arianna Scholes-Douglas 2404 E River Rd, Ste 251, 85718 520-577-1129 Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com
AROMATHERAPY TAMMY LONGHURST
dōTERRA Wellness Advocate 520-850-7592 TammyLonghurst.doTerra@gmail.com MydoTerra.com/TammyLonghurst Tammy educates people on how essential oils can help support the body. At her free oil classes, you will learn about pain, sleep, digestion, allergies, auto immune disease and so much more. Mention this ad and receive a free essential oil. See ad, page 9.
Tucson’s premier medspa offering a wide varieties of aesthetic treatments to enhance your inner and outer beauty. Some of the services offered are Botox, Dermal Fillers, Microneedling with PRP, Medical Grade Chemical Peels, Ultherapy, Hair Restoration, IV Therapy, CoolSculpting, TermiTight and a array of laser treatments. See ad, page 2.
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ACUPUNCTURE AKASHIC ACUPUNCTURE Linda Joy Stone, OMD, L.Ac. 1760 E River Rd, #135, 85718 520-444-6901 LindaJoyStone1@me.com LindaJoyStone.com
Double your healing experience by combining an Akashic reading with an integrating acupuncture session. Akashic Medicine transforms pain and stress, liberates constricting beliefs and manifests a renewed ease in being human. Linda brings 28 years of experience into the treatment room—a sacred place of Joy!
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER Dr. Jasmine May, NMD 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140, 85719 520-323-0069 NaturalHealingCareCenter.com
Dr. May offers whole being counseling for those seeking a shift from disease centered medicine to individualized care. Naturopathic medicine works to uproot the cause of disharmony, rather than palliating symptoms. Herbs, homeopathy, nutrition, and mind/body medicine are emphasized, with focus on empowering individuals to heal themselves. See ad, page 19.
ANNA MARIE BLESSING, B.MSC, CNC 4400 E Broadway Blvd 520-314-6894 Info@TucsonBiofeedback.com TucsonBiofeedback.com
Biofeedback Treatments to permanently treat over 16 medical conditions including: anxiety, autoimmune conditions, fibromyalgia, asthma, allergies, chemical sensitivities, children’s allergies, digestive disorders and migraines/headaches. VSI food sensitivity testing, thyroid/hormone and additional testing (we see what blood tests miss). Sees ads, pages 11 and 13.
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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 30.
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Bio-Touch is a touch-healing therapy that anyone can learn to perform effectively. Low-cost classes are offered and healing sessions on a donation basis to anyone in need of relief from pain, stress, or symptoms of disease.
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3333 N Campbell Ave, Ste 12, 85719 520-370-3689 • SylviaBoyed.com Sylvia Boyed, MA, LMT, CST, an energetic bodyworker, working in the bodywork field for 11 years, treats all of the systems of the body, for all ages, with specializations in joint reconstruction, head injuries, migraine headaches, vertigo, tinnitus, hyperactivity, learning disabilities, and anxiety. See ad, page 30.
RENEW BODY WELLNESS CENTER Olivia Hughes, LMT 4625 E Broadway Blvd, 2nd Flr 520-271-7635
Olivia Hughes, Licensed Massage Therapist, yoga instructor and certified foot reflexologist, offers a broad range of massage techniques to improve your health. Offering a variety of yoga classes and workshops geared to all levels.
INTUITIVE HANDS MOBILE MASSAGE Don May, LMT Location: House Calls, Office Calls 520-730-0656 DonMay.MassageTherapy.com
Enjoy the deeply healing benefits of therapeutic massage in the comfort of your own home or office. 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 30.
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Nathan Morrison, LMT, NMT Certified Neuromuscular Therapist 740-398-8966 or 740-507-4212 SkeletonKeyTherapy@gmail.com SkeletonKeyTherapy.com Nate believes each person is unique and not all pain is created equally. However, all pain can be reduced or may dissipate completely. Nate’s goal is to see you reach your optimal pain-free potential, utilizing Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy, breathing techniques, and Myofascial Release.
THERAPEUTIC INTUITIVE BODYWORK Jennifer Beard, LMT Speedway/Craycroft Area 520-906-8136 TherapeuticIntuitiveBodywork.com
A skilled touch with a unique effective approach. With over 25 years of experience, Jennifer utilizes a therapeutic approach to reduce stress, relieve muscle tension, clear energetic blockages, and balance structural misalignments. New client special: three-session “tune-up” for $175. See ad, page 30.
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WellnessFirst! 3861 N 1st Ave, 85719 520-232-4585 • SaberLMP@aol.com 3861WellnessFirst.com Tired of the pain? Myofascial release frees you from what holds you back. Let go of past injuries and love life again. Zach specializes in myofascial release, structural ntegration and neuromuscular re-education with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience. See ad, page 3.
BRAIN HEALTH ARIZONA VISION THERAPY CENTER
Amy Thomas OD, FCOVD 6602 E Carondelet Drive 520-886-8800 • AZVisionTherapy.com Amy Thomas, OD, FCOVD, a Developmental/Neurocognitive Optometrist, diagnoses and treats visual conditions that interfere with the ability to read, learn, and pay attention. She also does Vision Rehabilitation for brain injuries and offers Therapeutic Lenses, Vision Therapy, Reflex Integration, etc. See ad, page 15.
NORTHSTAR HYPERBARIC Dr. Carol Henricks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238 NorthStarHBOT.com
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions. See ad, page 15.
CARPET CLEANING PIMA CLEANPRO L.L.C.
Carpet Cleaning, Tile & Grout, Upholstery, Area Rugs Serving Pima County & Surrounding Areas 520-954-2119 PimaCleanPro@gmail.com PimaCleanPro.com Don’t steam your carpets, clean your carpets. Providing a low-moisture system that is: eco-friendly, unbeatable results, dries in about 1-2 hours, with no residue, longer carpet life for carpet, upholstery, area rugs, tile and grout. Reliable, on-time, answers the phone.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES ARIZONA VISION THERAPY CENTER
Amy Thomas OD, FCOVD 6602 E Carondelet Drive 520-886-8800 AZVisionTherapy.com Amy Thomas, OD, FCOVD, a Developmental/Neurocognitive Optometrist, diagnoses and treats visual conditions that interfere with the ability to read, learn, and pay attention. She also does Vision Rehabilitation for brain injuries and offers Therapeutic Lenses, Vision Therapy, Reflex Integration, etc. See ad, page 15.
CHIROPRACTIC DR. JOANNE HAUPERT, D.C. 4858 E Broadway 520-584-0343 InspiredHealing.org
Do you want to trust and increase your body’s ability to heal and regenerate? Network Chiropractic is very gentle and helps increase your brain/body connection and empower you to make healthier choices. Great for children, PTSD, depression and autoimmune diseases.
CHIROPRACTIC WINTERHAVEN HEALTH CENTER Dr. Nathan Conlee 3020 N Country Club Rd, 85716 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 23.
CLEANING SERVICES PURMAID LLC
520-331-2629 PurMaidTucson@gmail.com PurMaid.com PurMaid LLC provides professional green cleaning services to Tucson homes and businesses. Locally owned and operated. Special offer: 3 labor hours of cleaning, just $65. See ad for details. See ad, page 22.
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 30.
DR. CARMEN MAZZA, D.C.
COUNSELING CONCEPTS
Network Spinal Analysis-Light Touch Chiropractic. Release trauma and stored stress and tension. Awaken the breath. Evolve and grow. Excellent for emotional release, for those on a spiritual path, children, anyone who’s experienced trauma or unable to receive help elsewhere.
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!
520-834-1722 4620 N Bornite Way LTFamilyChiropractic.com
Jo Ruddy and Jody Hardy 3861 N First Ave 520-881-4237 • CounselingConceptsLLC.org
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COACHING, COUNSELING & GUIDANCE 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. Resolve anger, arguments, emotional distancing, broken trust, childhood influences. Free no-obligation consultation. Call for special $1 per minute rate for unique individual listening session.
RISE ABOVE IT COACH
Denisse Cabrera, RN, CDE Certified Integrative Life Coach 520-979-4600 RiseAboveItCoach@gmail.com RiseAboveItCoach.com Coaching brings out your inner expert and the motivation, excitement, and desire to actually follow your best advice. Using coaching models and intuition you can have desired results in health, relationships, career, money, life. Let your magic outsmart self-sabotage.
SPIRITUAL COUNSELING, TEACHING & LIFE COACHING Rebecca Saxon, BSN, RN, MA 520-248-6351 Rebecca@RebeccaSaxon.com RebeccaSaxon.com
Rebecca, Integrative Wellness Expert at Miraval Resort, offers nurturing yet powerful guidance from a holistic perspective. Release the blocks to self-love and learn to live authentically. Personal growth, relationships, spiritual exploration, life transitions, astrological coaching, higher purpose, self-discovery.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY INTESTINAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
A CREATIVE JOURNEY IN GLASS
520-325-9686 Intestines@SheilaShea.com IntestinalHealthInstitute.com Sheila Shea MA is Board Certified with 41 years of colon hydrotherapy experience. The Intestinal Health Institute offers intestinal nutritional support and detoxification protocols to accompany colonics. Specialties are abdominal massage, Metabolic Syndrome and sugar. Shea is an LMT in Arizona and Florida.
Robin Cannell Baker 520-247-2271 RCB@mcn.org • ArtStudio7.com Come assemble a fused glass creation while exploring your artistic spirit. Fun, soul-stimulating atmosphere. Join the camaraderie here or bring a friend. Sunday afternoons 2-5pm, Thursday evenings 5:30-8:30pm or by appointment. Class fee includes all materials and refreshments.
VERY SPECIAL ALTERNATIVES
HEART TO HAND STUDIO
Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN WellnessFirst! 3861 N First Ave, Rm 3, 85719 520-403-1686 VerySpecialAlternatives@gmail.com
RN-delivered colonics utilizing an FDA-approved system integrated with a full, closedgravity option. Far Infrared Therapy included at no additional charge. Gentle, easy detox protocols. Probiotic reflorastation and ozone therapies. Affordable rates & packages. Flexible hours include weekends. See ad, page 3.
COMPUTER SERVICES GE COMPUTING AND INTERNET SERVICES
Don Gibbens Office: 520-332-1485 • Cell: 520-784-1243 Don@GEComputerRepair.com GEComputerRepair.com Facebook: GE-Computing-and-Internet-Services One of Don’s tag lines is, “Computer Sick? Call the Doctor.” He has been helping people keep their computers and technology working for over 30 years. As one of Don’s customers said, “You don’t make me feel stupid”. House calls and via remote. See ad, page 19.
SPRINGFIELD COACHING
CRANIAL SACRAL THERAPY
Sherman R. Springfield, CNC MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL AND Board Certified Health & Nutrition Consultant WELLNESS CENTER 520-599-1089 Mercedez Lucke Benedict SpringfieldCoaching.com Spring into a Field of Vibrant Living! 4650 W Jojoba Dr, 85745 520-743-7101 • MedicineWheelDental.com Springfield Coaching’s wellness “There is nothing headier than those potent moments when we feel every cell and nutrition programs are Experience incredible Cranial electrified with vibrancy; when we feel utterly pleased to be looking out of our own eyes.” - Mary Dancing without Waters purposefully designed work while at Medicine Wheel the didactic tedium and life The field of vibrant living springs from devoted self-regard. Dental Once we& Wellness Center. overhaul often present inrespect manyfor the integrity of our divineMercedez begin to hold conscientious place in has had success in our own moments, webut move from walking around in a shallow grave like tinnitus, trigeminal programs available, with treating experience to eagerlyand seeking a transformation in the choices we embrace resolute honoring nerve pain, migraines, TMD for our spirits, our minds, and our bodies. encouragement of each client’s individual inner dysfunction, chronic fatigue, However, the plethora informationpreferences. - some of it quite contrary - about spiritual, emotional, mental, and physguidance andofdelicious fibromyalgia, increasing range ical wellness, combined with emotionally deflating visions of the very last smoke, the last sip of coffee, and ofmyriad motion and strain pattern releases. Call for a the last bite of carrot cake, is enough to stagger even the most resolute. The of straight jacketed choices overwhelms, causing us to freeze like a human in an alien spaceship’s light beam. introductory visit. See ad, back cover. special Fortunately, the cultivation and habituated application of more sustaining and nourishing choices need not be baffling or arduous. We can slip nurturing choices into our lives as easily as a hand parts curtain panels.
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Our Spirits are remarkably intuitive; able to discern the slightest ripples of change in our preferences. Holding a mood sympathetic to our own natural process of transformation for both our inner and outer worlds, serves to alleviate brain freeze, allowing us to intuit the most enlivening choices for our individual life visions.
Carolyn King M.A. Teaching-Artist/Creativity Coach 1202 E Broadway Blvd, #112, 85719 520-991-0147 CKing72@cox.net CarolynKingArts.com Yearn for companionship with like-hearted women as you embrace your creative gifts? Classes, workshops, individual sessions and more offered in beautiful studio space by practicing artist. Carolyn brings over 30 years of skills, tools, compassion and support to her role as your ‘creativity midwife’.
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 37.
MEDICINE WHEEL DENTAL AND WELLNESS CENTER 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, back cover.
DREAM GROUPS DREAMCATCHER DREAM GROUPS Helen Landerman, Ph.D. DreamcatcherGroups@gmail.com
Tap into the wisdom and guidance of your dreams. Develop your powers of intuition. Dr. Landerman has 30 years of experience in dream groups and has been certified by Jeremy Taylor’s Marin Institute for Projective Dreamwork. Dream groups forming downtown.
ENERGY WORK MERCEDEZ LUCKE BENEDICT, LMT
EVENT LOCATION GRAPEVINE OASIS
1092 W Highland Rd, Pearce, AZ 520-720-0270 • 412-296-0321 GrapevineOasis.com Borders historic and sacred, Cochise Stronghold National Park. Amazing spiritual retreat space. Great location for seminars, yoga, gatherings, weddings. Large meeting / conference space, restaurant, newly renovated casitas for guests. Affiliated with Sky Island Mushrooms, Gateway of Light, Integrated Health Corp.
FLOTATION THERAPY
Oasis Wellness 520-221-6276 MerLuck63@gmail.com Specializing in Craniosacral and Myofascial release, energy healing and crystal/stone therapies. Pain Release Specialist using holistic, whole-body approach combining chakra cleansing and her special release techniques. Success treating tinnitus, trigeminal nerve pain and migraines.
CLOUD NINE FLOTATION
TAMMY ROSEN WILBUR
LEVITY FLOATATION & WELLNESS CENTER
Tesla Metamorphosis Healing and Access Bars 520-305-5393 Tammy Rosen Wilbur is a certified Tesla Metamorphosis and Access Bars practitioner who works metaphysically to create new possibilities for expansion, change and healing. As an intuitive healer, she helps clients clear blockages pain and illness to become the light they are. See ad, page 31.
YOUR MOOD LIFTER
Juliana Ashe 4231 E Havasu Rd, 85718 520-639-6080 YourMoodLifter.com Juliana extends light. She connects your field of energy to expanded light frequencies, in a heart-centered meditative state. In sessions, she assists you in “holding” new patterns of intent, to relieve stress, pain, trauma, emotional grief and even depression and anxiety.
Float & Spiritual Healing Center 2118 S Avenida Planeta 520-668-4017 • FloatTucson.com Free yourself from gravity and outside influence for an hour in a Float Chamber and enjoy the benefits for days. Floating is excellent for reducing anxiety, stress and pain, and allows your mind to reset without outside influence. Two tanks available.
2272 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-339-6674 • LevityRising.com Floatation therapy gives an experience of complete weightlessness as if one was in the womb or floating in space. We offer two float tanks to choose from, one of which offers easy access, is spacious and claustrophobic free. Additional services offered.
FUNCTIONAL 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.
GLUTEN FREE GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO 5845 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm, Fri-Sat 5-8pm
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. Beer, wine, signature cocktails available. See ad, page 21.
GONG THERAPY REPLEVYN
Danielle Dvorak 847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com • Replevyn.com Meditate, do yoga, or relax while you bathed in sound and vibration that clears your energy field. Danielle is trained and certified through TibetanBowlsChool.com in the Tibetan Sacred Sound Healing tradition. Private sessions and group events (Gong Baths) are available.
GREEN LIVING BUNGOBOX ARIZONA
Heather Rosson - Owner Rent Reusable Moving Boxes 520-441-4020 Info@BungoBoxAZ.com BungoBoxAZ.com BungoBox Arizona rents eco-friendly, reusable moving boxes for both residential and commercial use. Boxes are delivered to your home or office, you pack and move, when you are finished unpacking BungoBox will pick up the boxes at your new location. See ad, page 9.
PIMA CLEANPRO L.L.C.
Carpet Cleaning, Tile & Grout, Upholstery, Area Rugs Serving Pima County & Surrounding Areas 520-954-2119 PimaCleanPro@gmail.com PimaCleanPro.com Don’t steam your carpets, clean your carpets. Providing a low-moisture system that is: eco-friendly, unbeatable results, dries in about 1-2 hours, with no residue, longer carpet life for carpet, upholstery, area rugs, tile and grout. Reliable, on-time, answers the phone.
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GREEN PRODUCTS A & E RECYCLED GRANITE 520-885-8970 - Tucson Metro 480-739-0234 - Phoenix Metro ROC # 305289 AERecycledGranite.com
Arizona’s eco-friendly manufacturer of recycled granite pavers, split stone tile veneer, subway tiles and fire pits. The locally crafted products add a unique, beautiful look to your home and business while keeping our planet’s mountains out of Arizona’s waste stream.
HAIR SALONS
INNER JOURNEYS ALTERNATIVE HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER Home Visits Available 800 N Swan Rd, Ste 102, 85711 520-214-1404 Facebook.com/InnerJourneyToHealing
Inner Journeys: your go-to center for holistic healing: featuring Ayahuasca preparation & integration, life & spiritual coaching, hypnosis, trauma & addiction recovery, soul retrieval, narrative energy healing, cupping and more. Serving individuals, couples & groups. New clients enjoy 15% off in the month of August. See ad, page 9.
HOLISTIC HEALTH/ ALTERNATIVE HEALING
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.
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 LIVING GLOBAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUP Anne McKechnie, Exeutive Director 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.
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BALANCE IN MOTION
Sue Barrett, Zero Balance Practitioner Home Visits Available 520-240-2583 BalanceInMotion@comcast.net Zero balancing is a unique, holistic therapy going beyond soft tissue by addressing deep tension and stuck energy held within our bones. It can help to release old belief patterns, promote a sense of expanded awareness, and reduce pain and discomfort. Sue uses gentle touch to integrate and balance body structure with energy for amplified health and vitality.
BODY FOR LIFE HEALING
Canna Yamamoto, CRM, RYT 925-548-9141 • BodyForLifeHealing.com Certified provider of reiki, restorative yoga and meditation. We work with licensed psychologists to provide the physical therapy to bring the mind and body into alignment. Small classes of 4 - 6, or private sessions are available.
LEVITY FLOATATION & WELLNESS CENTER
2272 E Speedway Blvd, 85719 520-339-6674 • LevityRising.com Levity Floatation & Wellness Center offers unique treatments such as: Floatation Therapy, Halo Therapy, Massage, Far Infrared Sauna, BioScan and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (Functional Lab work) . De-stress, alleviate physical pain, detox and get to the root of your aliments here at Levity.
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HORMONAL BALANCE LYDIE HORMONE YOGA
Lydie Vagnerova, Certified HY Teacher 520-822-7397 • LydieHormoneYoga.com Hormone Yoga for is a natural alternative approach to regulate hormone imbalances and to decrease undesirable side effects of menopause, PMS, PCOS, infertility, stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Helps balance metabolism, boost immunity and promote well-being.
HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY REED’S COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 2729 E Speedway Blvd, 85716 520-318-4421 Info@ReedsRX.com • ReedsRX.com
Reed’s Compounding Pharmacy specializes in custom compounded prescriptions for the special needs of patients and pets. They compound creams, suspensions, capsules, suppositories, troches and more. Pharmacists are available to make recommendations based on your needs and to consult with your provider.
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY NORTHSTAR HYPERBARICS
Dr. Carol Henricks, MD 7598 N La Cholla Blvd, 85741 520-229-1238 • NorthStarHBOT.com Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) saturates the body with oxygen, reducing inflammation and enhancing recovery from central nervous system injury including: traumatic brain injury, post-concussion syndrome, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, birth injury, autism, spinal cord injury, near drowning, anoxic brain injury and other conditions. See ad, page 15.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE INFUSION HEALTH
Dr. Kevin Wallace Dr. Zahara Sundermeyer 520-396-4866 Info@InfusionHealth.org Integrative medicine allows each patient to be treated as an individual. We infuse conventional medicine and nature cure to obtain the best treatments. The doctors of Infusion Health specialize in environmental medicine, men’s health, women’s health and IV therapy.
INTUITIVE ARTS UNLEASHING YOUR TRUE SELF
Tammi Morrison 520-273-4117 TammiUnleashingYou.wixsite.com/website Facebook.com/UnleashingYourTrueSelf Tammi Morrison is an Intuitive, specializing in helping folks to get clarity and focus on their spiritual journey. She is a Reiki Master as well as a Certified Theta Healer. She uses Intuitive Guidance, healing, and meditation to help to open your eyes to possibilities. .
LIFE MANAGEMENT
EG HELPING HAND SERVICES
Elaine Gerwin 520-471-5077 EGHelpingHandServices@gmail.com EGHelpingHandServices.com Personalized assistance with everyday needs including elder care support, organizing, errands, gift shopping/wrapping and more. Call today to learn how our services can enhance your life and make it easier to you to better concentrate on your work and family. See ad, page 14.
MASSAGE INTUITIVE HANDS MOBILE MASSAGE Don May, LMT Location: House Calls, Office Calls 520-730-0656 DonMay.MassageTherapy.com
Enjoy the deeply healing benefits of therapeutic massage in the comfort of your own home or office. 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 30.
SANTA RITA SPRINGS
Dorothy Richmond, LMT since 1983 2301 N Santa Rita Ave, 85719 Aquatic Massage • Jin Shin Jyutsu Craniosacral Therapy • Watsu Integrative Massage 520-990-1857 • SantaRitaSprings@gmail.com Water is life…80 minutes of Bliss. Immersed in heavenly 96-degree saltwater inside our poolhouse, receive massage, shiatsu, energy work,great stretches, and flowing movement, and maybe Aquatic Cranial Sacral Therapy to deliciously unwind trauma and strain patterns.. See ad, page 30.
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COLLEEN HUBER, NMD
COLLEEN HUBER,Cancer NMD Clinic NatureWorksBest NatureWorksBest Cancer Clinic 1250 BaselineRd, Rd, Ste 205, Tempe 1250 EEBaseline Ste 205, Tempe 480-839-2800 • NatureWorksBest.com 480-839-2800 • NatureWorksBest.com
MENTAL HEALTH INNSÆI: HEALTH FOR MIND AND BODY
Karen Van Wie PMHNP-BC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Colleen NMDisis President Board Certified Colleen Huber Huber NMD of the Naturopathic Cancer 2230 E Speedway Blvd, Ste 100, 85719 President of the Naturopathic SCancer o c i e tSociety, y, a aNNaturopathic a t u r o p a t h i c 520-343-2105 • InnSaeiHMB.com Oncologist and Fellow of theof the Oncologist and Fellow Provides comprehensive and Naturopathic Oncology Oncology Research holistic psychiatric evaluation, Naturopathic Research and Institute, and diagnosis and treatment for Institute, author ofauthor the largest of thelongest largest and longest children and adolescents from and study in study medical in medical history on sugar 2 to 18 years and adults. Ms history on sugar intake in cancer intake in cancer patients (2014). She uses a Van Wie has extensive patients (2014). She uses a therapeutic approach therapeutic approach that targets metabolic experience working with that targets metabolic See ad,aspects page 10. of cancer. aspects of cancer.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA NATURAL HEALING CARE CENTER 2230 E Speedway, Ste 140, 85719 520-323-0069 NaturalHealingCareCenter.com
We’re a Holistic Wellness Center that focuses on alternative medicine and specializes in Cannabis education, coaching and consulting. We help patients obtain their Medical Marijuana Card in AZ and also assist them in finding the right products to help their needs. Cannabis has been used as medicine for thousands of years and not one person has ever died from over consumption, ever! See ad, page 19.
MEDICAL SPA PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO
Dr. Suzanne Pear, RN, PhD, LE, COE 520-400-8109 5160 E Glenn St, Ste PamperedSkinStudio.com At the Pampered Skin Studio, Dr. Suzie personally provides customized treatments including facials with microdermabrasion, microcurrent and LED, peels, microneedling, facial fillers, Botox and Novathread non-surgical facelifts. Minor skin irregularity treatment and electrolysis are also available. Specializing in adult and teen acne as well as sensitive and ethnic skin issues. See ad, page 6.
children, adolescents and their families. Ms Van Wie has worked with active duty and retired military men and women who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and mental health issues that can arise from these conditions.
SERENITY FIRST COUNSELING Joan M. Silver, LMFT 170 N La Canada Dr, Ste 30C, 85614 520-398-7272 Joan@SerenityFirstCounseling.com
Joan Silver is licensed with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health since 2005. Her clinical background as an MFT is to provide counseling with a focus that is social and relationship based to individuals (adolescents, teens, adults), couples, and families. Ms. Silver works with clients on personalized treatment plans to reach the goals they set.
MOVING SERVICES BUNGOBOX ARIZONA
Heather Rosson - Owner Rent Reusable Moving Boxes BungoBoxAZ.com 520-441-4020 Info@BungoBoxAZ.com BungoBox Arizona rents eco-friendly, reusable moving boxes for both residential and commercial use. Boxes are delivered to your home or office, you pack and move, when you are finished unpacking BungoBox will pick up the boxes at your new location. See ad, page 9.
NA Fun Fact: Natural Awakenings is published in 95 U.S. markets, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. To advertise with us, call 520-760-2378.
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PERMANENT MAKE-UP
MUSIC
A LASTING TOUCH SALON
SELF DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MUSIC
Suzanne Grosvenor Northwest Tucson 520-229-6282 • MusicForHealth.net Suzanne@MusicForHealth.net Expand your Joy with music. Develop your musical voice, creativity, intuition and confidence. Suzanne coaches instrumentalists and vocalists to Hear Your Own Music. Beginning to advanced piano. Composition, improvisation, theory, notation. Classical, jazz, pop, folk, meditative and therapeutic music. See website for more information.
Yvette Dwornik 5350 E Broadway Blvd, Ste 162 520-869-5593 ALastingTouchSalon.com Ydwornik@yahoo.com
Artist Yvette Dwornik offers beautiful, natural looking permanent makeup. 20 years of experience. Eyebrow, eyeliner and full lip color procedures. Virtually painless, hand method technique to ensure your comfort. Physician recommended. Call to schedule a free consultation See ad, page 14.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES
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.
EG HELPING HAND SERVICES
Elaine Gerwin 520-471-5077 EGHelpingHandServices@gmail.com EGHelpingHandServices.com Personalized assistance with everyday needs including elder care support, organizing, errands, gift shopping/wrapping and more. Call today to learn how our services can enhance your life and make it easier to you to better concentrate on your work and family. See ad, page 14.
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. See ad, page 17.
NUTRITION ANNA MARIE BLESSING, B.MSC, CNC 4400 E Broadway Blvd 520-314-6894 Info@TucsonBiofeedback.com TucsonBiofeedback.com
PHARMACY REED’S COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 2729 E Speedway Blvd, 85716 520-318-4421 ReedsRX.com Info@ReedsRX.com
Reed’s Compounding Pharmacy specializes in custom compounded prescriptions for the special needs of patients and pets. They compound creams, suspensions, capsules, suppositories, troches and more. Pharmacists are available to make recommendations based on your needs and to consult with your provider.
Customized nutrition. Advanced Biofeedback testing for: food sensitivities, allergies, thyroid and hormone testing (we see what your blood work and labs keep missing), nutritional deficiencies and full body Biofeedback Scans pinpointing organ stress, mental/emotional stress and overall body system function. Test, don’t guess! Sees ads, pages 11 and 13.
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QIGONG MARK FRIGHETTI
ZY Qigong Teacher/Practitioner Desert Milagros, 3438 N Country Club 520-404-8745 QigongMark@yahoo.com Meetup.com/Tucson-ZY-Qigong-Meetup The Qigong practice focuses your awareness inward, to accept who you are, all of you. To realize you are a divine being full of love, joy and compassion. To move you in ways that lift the spirit.
RESTAURANTS 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 7.
GOURMET GIRLS GLUTEN FREE BAKERY/BISTRO 5845 N Oracle Rd, 85704 520-408-9000 GourmetGirlsGlutenFree.com Tues-Sun 7am-3pm, Fri-Sat 5-8pm
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. Beer, wine, signature cocktails available. See ad, page 21.
GOVINDA’S NATURAL FOODS BUFFET & ISKCON TEMPLE 711 E Blacklidge Dr, 85719 520-792-0630 GovindasOfTucson.com
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.
LOVIN’ SPOONFULS
Vegan Restaurant 2990 N Campbell Ave, 85719 520-325-7766 LovinSpoonfuls.com Lovin’ Spoonfuls is an award-winning restaurant offering a variety of delicious plant-based meals. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with outstanding desserts and drinks, it provides a relaxed atmosphere that is welcoming Aging Parents? for anyone.
SINGING SARAH’S SCHOOL FOR SPEECH IN SONG
Sarah Evans Individual and Group Lessons 520-661-6666 SpeechInSong@gmail.com Facebook.com/SchoolForSpeechInSong/ Learn gentle therapeutic exercises to release your singing voice. We open to the etheric tone with our breath and release it as sound. This service produces relaxation and begins the journey of unveiling the voice for those who have longed to sing. Sing and be happy!
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SENIOR SERVICES AGING GRACE, LLC
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SHAMANISM LYNNE NAMKA
TucsonShaman.com American shamanism helps you surrender to your connection with your guides and Divine Love. Services offered are Soul retrieval, decording, chakra clearing, past life regression and healing and removing shame from sexual abuse. Experience this gentle, loving session.
SKIN CARE PAMPERED SKIN STUDIO
Suzanne Pear, RN, PhD, LE COE 520-400-8109 PamperedSkinStudio.com Doctor Suzie, a Registered Nurse and Licensed Aesthetician, is certified in Oncology Esthetics and specializes in providing customized skin care treatments for all skin types and skin issues. She especially delights in educating clients about their skin and helping them identify affordable and manageable solutions for their concerns. Make an appointment and let Dr. Pear start you on the path to revealing your own kind of beautiful! See ad, page 6.
SOUND THERAPY REPLEVYN
Danielle Dvorak 847-323-9188 Danielle@Replevyn.com • Replevyn.com Relax and receive while you are energetically cleansed by antique Tibetan singing bowls, Gantas (bells), and more in the Tibetan Sacred Sound Healing tradition. Danielle is trained and certified through TibetanBowlSchool. com. She is a life-long, classically-trained musician, and an intuitive empath.
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. See ad, page 17.
SPA SERVICES ALTERNATIVES IN HEALTH CARE
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 12.
SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING - TUCSON
Rev Janis Farmer Sunday Service: 3231 N Craycroft Rd, 85712 520-319-1042 TucsonCSL.org ”..a spiritual alternative. We offer spiritual solutions to everyday challenges. Celebration Service 10:30am, Meditation 10am. We look forward to seeing you soon. See ad, page 16.
COMMUNITY OF LIGHT
520-339-2038 TheCommunityOfLightTucson.org Metaphysical and spiritual gathering of Lightworkers for healing, enlightenment, and growth. Friday Healing Circle at noon; Sunday Service at 11am.
INNER LIGHT & SOUND MEDITATION 1-877-MEDITATE KnowThyself.org Info.US-SW@KnowThyself.org
Learn how to live in alignment with the soul’s purpose. Free classes in Tucson offered regularly.
KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTER 5326 E Pima St, 85712 520-441-1617 MeditationInTucson.org
Learn meditation and other practical methods to cultivate mental peace in your daily life. KMC Arizona offers a path of wisdom and compassion to help anyone find a happy, meaningful life through explanation and practice of Kadampa Buddhism. Everyone welcome!
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SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS 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. Free broadcasts 24 hours a day.
THE TEMPLE OF UNIVERSALITY Rev. Betty Tatalajski New Masonic Temple, 3590 N Country Club Rd, 85716 520-884-5340 TempleOfUniversality@gmail.com TheTempleOfUniversality.org
UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER OF PEACE
1551 S Eastside Loop, #121, 85710 520-546-3696 • Info@UnityPeaceAZ.com UnityPeaceAZ.com
Chuck Swedrock 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.
UNITY CHURCH OF TUCSON
Rev. Larry and Mary Ellen Swartz 3617 N Camino Blanco, 85718 520-577-3300 • UnityTucson.com Affiliated with Unity School of Christianity and now in our 62nd Year serving the Tucson community. Sunday services at 10 am. See ad, page 14.
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DeeAnn Saber, NMD Zach Saber, LMP Lynda Witt. CCT Vonnie Schultz Albrecht, RN 3861 N First Ave, 85719 520-209-1755 TransformationalMedicinePLLC.com
Explore your spirituality in a warm and loving community of caring friends. Learn We are practical tools that really like-minded work to improve your life First! Where Your Wellness Comes healing professionals who have created a and the world around you. Sunday service, patient-focused 10:30am. Prayer services Sunday at 8:50am and Wishescollaborative, Everyone a Happy & Healthy environment New Year! to provide healthy experiences for those ready to Wednesdays at 9:45am. See ad, page 10. reach optimal health and wellness. See ad, page 3.
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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.
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VAGINAL REJUVENATION TULA WELLNESS
Dr. Arianna Scholes-Douglas 2404 E River Rd, Ste 251, 85718 520-577-1129 Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas is the only provider in Tucson to offer several modalities to treat your individual needs. Trust your intimate health to an expert. Offering services to address vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and urge incontinence. See ad, page 2.
WELLNESS CENTER GRAPEVINE OASIS
1092 W Highland Rd, Pearce, AZ 520-720-0270 • 412-296-0321 GrapevineOasis.com Varied healing and teaching programs to address health issues plaguing society today. Topics include benefits of organic food, growing food economically, proper diet/ nutrition, eliminating harmful frequencies and thoughts to achieve mental and spiritual freedom. Affiliated with Sky Island Mushrooms, Gateway of Light, Integrated Health Corp.
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Jo Ruddy, PhD Master Clinical Hypnotherapist and Metaphysical Life Coach Specializes in releasing disease Ÿ A solution-focused approach to release unconscious patterns Ÿ Holistic/metaphysical modalities for healing mind, body, spirit Ÿ Couples reconnection & relationship empowerment
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Dr. Arianna Scholes-Douglas 2404 E River Rd, St 251, 85718 520-577-1129 Info@TulaWellnessMD.com TulaWellnessMD.com At Tula Wellness we focus on Functional Integrative Medicine with a focus on menopausal health vaginal rejuvenation as well as all aspects of gynecology ; including well-woman exams, peri-menopausal and menopausal concerns, pelvic floor rehabilitation, PMS and hormone balancing. See ad, page 2.
YOGA INSPIRATIONAL YOGA
Nambir Singh Campbell/Prince Location Thursdays at 6:30pm Ph and Text: 520-991-4154 Easy Kundalini fusion exercises designed for these aquarian times. Blend of postures, pranic breathing, stretching, mantra and moving meditations activating and strengthening the glandular and nervous systems while developing our mental energy and intuitive awareness. Healing gong bath with large 60” creation gong.
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He’s my dentist… need I say more?
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