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Become a Qigong Life Energy Coach

Camilo Sanchez, L.Ac, MAOM, owner of 3nergy Wellness (formerly Empower Life Center), in Pineville, will lead a new, four-month, qigong life energy coach certification program beginning from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 16 and then weekly on Thursdays.

Participants will learn exercises to unblock and open the 12 energy channels, relieve chronic pain, strengthen life energy, support the immune system, reduce stress and anxiety, optimize overall health, improve mood, and manage and balance life energy.

With 35 years of clinical and teaching experience in acupuncture, Chinese medicine and integrative health, Sanchez is a licensed acupuncturist with a master’s degree in Oriental medicine, published author and teacher of qigong, tai chi and Taoist yoga. Also, as a 20th-generation Taoist Qigong instructor, Sanchez has shared his life-long passion of the Oriental healing arts with thousands of clients throughout the U.S. and South America.

Their new name reflects the integration of the three energies of life: body, life energy and spirit. 3nergy Wellness is a holistic mind and body wellness center committed to guide, support and empower our innate ability to heal and experience sustainable wellness.

Location: 14136 Lancaster Hwy. For more information or to register, call 704-542-8088, email info@EmpowerLifeCenter.com or visit www.EmpowerLifeCenter.com.

Gentry Dental Offers Special Savings Plan

Heather Gentry, DMD, owner of Charlotte-based Gentry Dental, which provides holistic dentistry combined with the latest technological advancements, is making dental coverage more affordable for families with their special Dental Savings Plan. At a $399 annual fee for the first family member with discounted annual fees for each additional family member (member’s spouse and children up to age 25), it covers two regular cleanings, two dental exams and all necessary checkup X-rays. Members also enjoy discounts off of other dental treatments and procedures.

Their services and treatments, which include ozone therapy, safe mercury amalgam removal, biocompatibility testing, infrared laser therapy, sleep apnea testing and treatment, TMJ disorders, same-day crowns, Invisalign and homeopathics, are all part of a whole-body approach to addressing dental needs.

Advanced training in microscope dentistry (used by less than 1 percent of general dentists and that magnifies vision up to 25 times the naked eye) allows SMART-certified Dr. Gentry to diagnose problems earlier, making it more likely to save patients time and money on restoring teeth. She also offers FullMouth Reconstruction to restore function including broken or damaged teeth, build up worn teeth, correct esthetic flaws, treat neglected oral health issues and provide a comfortable bite. Gentry Dental’s philosophy is to provide high-quality dental care with compassion.

Location: 5950 Fairview Rd, Ste. 16. For more information or to make a new patient appointment, call 704-554-1007, email info@GentryDentalCharlotte.com or visit www.GentryDentalCharlotte.com.

Enroll in 40-Day Transformation Weight Loss Program

As aiming to lose some pounds is an ever-popular New Year’s Resolution, Lidia Adkins, CFMP, DC, PKT, founder and CEO of Carolinas Weight Loss Institute, in Gastonia, suggests January is an ideal time to enroll in her 40-Day Transformation program. Physician-designed, highly affordable with no packaged foods, shots or stimulant drugs that’s administered to meet the unique metabolism needs of each individual, she attests that it achieves higher than normal success rates because it’s individualized and not generic.

The process consists of a free consultation with Adkins during which a proprietary metabolic analysis is conducted; creating a customized program based on the client’s unique metabolic type; and prescribing a custom natural nutritional formulation to enhance one’s unique metabolism.

“Don’t worry, this isn’t one of those diets where we take away every food you love,” says Adkins. “Your success simply requires you to follow our customized step-by-step plan. Although there are obvious benefits to exercise, it is not a vital component. Once we turn on your metabolism, it is not necessary to exercise excessively. It’s built on the framework of your unique metabolism which makes the process very scientific. Our patients experience rapid weight loss that stays off.”

Location: 216 S. New Hope Rd. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, call 704-271-9757 or visit www.cwli.net.

Carenda Deonne Offers Free Online Stress Less Program

State-certified Stress Management Coach Carenda Deonne is conducting a free, 30-Day Stress Less Challenge online program beginning on New Year’s Day. Participants may join anytime between January 1st and 31st. The event will provide information and tips on how to increase our serotonin levels, make wiser decisions on handling stress and becoming more knowledgeable about stress and its root causes.

Deonne, who also holds a master’s degree in law with a concentration on Alternative Dispute Resolution, is a licensed minister; member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; author of Soul of a Poet and Perfect Patty Messed Up Devotional books; a contributing author for The Wait to Success; and has been featured on several local TV stations. Her company’s official charitable partner is Woman With Vision.

“As the new year approaches, this is a great time to recalibrate and alleviate stress,” she says, adding the challenge “will help you to decrease stress and increase serenity, stability and harmony in your life. We must remember that stress management equals life management. When you can manage stress well, it will also reflect in your lifestyle and way of living.”

To register for Stress Less Challenge, email Admin@CarendaDeonne.com. For more information or to register for a free 30-minute stress assessment, call 888-473-2221 or visit www.CarendaDeonne.com.

Healing Energy of EESystem Now Open in Kannapolis

Sonny and Leslie Carl, managers of Scalar Health Enhancement Center, a project of the Free Spirit Humanitarian Church, opened a facility in the Kannapolis area in late December that’ll provide its Energy Enhancement System (EESystem). Designed by Dr. Sandra Rose Michael, the EESystem uses scalar energy and other bio-active energy fields for frequency healing results that support a healthy body, mind and spirit. Her recent interview with Jason Shurka went viral and now centers are opening throughout the country.

The EESystem technology, that has been reviewed and researched by many leading doctors, physics professionals and other scientists, has been presented at many medical, scientific and other health conferences including the American Academy for AntiAging Medicine and the Radiation Oncology Committee Meeting.

According to Sonny Carl, by immersing in the 5th Dimensional Healing Zone that the EESystem produces, our body is unbounded by the restrictions of our perceived reality and can release energy from the blocks that keep it from operating at optimum efficiency. The result is that each time we inhabit the healing zone, our body is able to reach ever closer to its divine blueprint—physically, mentally and spiritually.

Cost: $45/hour. To arrange for a session, visit www.ScalarHealthEnhancement.com; the center address (private residence) is included with the appointment receipt. For more information, also call 704-920-0963 or 704-490-5483 and email Leslie@ScalarHealthEnhancement.com or SC@ScalarHealthEnhancement.com.

Open House Event at Organic Salon Lake Norman

Lea Casanova, owner of Organic Salon LKN, will lead an open house at her facility in Mooresville from 2 to 5 p.m. on January 15. She’ll meet attendees and speak about the many holistic-centered beauty services offered and products utilized at her salon which include brands Oway organic hair products, BeautyCounter clean skin and cosmetic products and Scout and Cellar cleancrafted wine.

“I don’t feel I am simply a hair stylist, but often a sculptor with my shears, or a painter with my brushes. Every day I am working with a fresh challenge. I appreciate each client for making that possible for me and offer the best possible salon experience in return.”

“Natural and organic lifestyle has always been a passion of mine; however, I found that part of the hair industry seemed to be lacking. [While] working in traditional salons and throughout my training, I could feel the effects of the highly toxic chemicals that were being used. I often was nauseous and sometimes dizzy after performing a simple color service. I knew there had to be another way, so I researched and dedicated myself to finding a better alternative. In 2012, I opened Organic Salon LKN with the intention of bringing that healthy alternative to my community. Come by and see if organic can work for you too!”

Location: 427 E. Mills Ave. For more information or to make an appointment, call 704-8836564, email OrganicSalonLKN@gmail.com or visit www.OrganicSalonLKN.com.

Four Shen Yun Performances in Charlotte

The North Carolina Falun Dafa Association (NCFDA) will present Shen Yun in Charlotte at 7:30 p.m. on March 2 through 4 with an additional 2 p.m. show on the final day at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s Belk Theater. The world’s premier classical Chinese dance company, Shen Yun is also a spiritual and uplifting revival of the beauty and goodness of China before communism.

New every year, the program depicts stories and legends of Chinese history including the 1999-launched brutal persecution against Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong) followers by the Chinese communist government. Many of the scenes of persecution have been experienced first-hand by performance members.

The Chinese Communist Party has uprooted traditional beliefs and destroyed ancient treasures obscuring 5,000 years of civilization in China. Shen Yun was founded in New York in 2006 by a group of classical Chinese artists and Falun Dafa followers to revive traditional, divinely inspired culture of China. The performers’ source of inspiration is the Falun Dafa spiritual discipline which is rooted in ancient Chinese culture and incorporates meditation exercises, teachings of truthfulness, compassion, forbearance, self-discipline and selflessness.

Tickets start at $80. Location: 130 N. Tryon St. For more information or to obtain tickets, visit www.ShenYun.com/NC or call 800-382-1731. Use code AWKN23 to waive service fee. NCFDA holds free Falun Gong classes from 9 to 11 a.m., Sundays, at Reedy Creek Park (2900 Rocky River Rd., Charlotte) and Colonel Francis Beatty Park (4330 Weddington Rd., Matthews). For more information, visit www.FalunDafa-NC.org.

TorchBearer Tachyon Opens First Charlotte Area Tachyon Chamber

Adrienne Craighead, founder of TorchBearer Tachyon, in Cornelius, is honored to provide the unique healing properties of our area’s first tachyon chamber with a special offer for readers. The device helps clients achieve theta brainwaves when meditating, the deepest and slowest conscious waves that Tibetan monks practice for years to master, so clients can experience a deep and efficient meditation that positively effects their body, energy, emotions and mental health.

Adrienne serendipitously stumbled upon tachyons while researching a wide variety of possible remedies for depression and anxiety that was brought on by menopause and a malfunctioning thyroid gland. Her determination to find relief for herself and her loved ones led her to travel many hours to experience her first tachyon chamber in the spring of 2021. Her goal was simple: see if tachyons were worth adding to her toolbox of self-care remedies. To her absolute delight, she walked away having had a truly transcendent experience that helped her regain her physical balance, mental peace and spiritual alignment.

Regular cost: 45-minute sessions/$111, one-hour sessions/$135 and 75-minute sessions/$150. Natural Awakenings readers can use promo code JAN30 to save 30 percent off any session. Location: 20200 Zion Ave., Ste. 11. For more information or to make an appointment, call or text 980-689-1803, email info@TorchBearerTachyon.com or visit www.TorchBearerTachyon.com.

Susan Reynolds Makes Her Predictions at HeartLight Spiritual Center

Astrologer, intuitive, spiritual healer and teacher, Susan Reynolds, will offer her predictions for this year from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on January 22 at the Heartlight Spiritual Center, in Charlotte. Along with presenting what she sees ahead for our nation, including in politics, economy and celebrities along with worldwide events, she will provide a brief overview of each astrological sign and what to expect for this year in our personal lives.

Reynolds has brought her unique style of astrology reading—combining the mystical and practical, psychic skills and astrological knowledge—to many national and international clients for the last 40 years. In lectures, workshops and classes, she shares her joy of learning with her students, making spiritual subjects come alive.

She has been featured on WCCB News, has had her own radio show and is a founding member and past president of The Council of Esoteric Professionals.

The HeartLight Spiritual Center is a spirit-guided, heart-centered, Christ-conscious, loving community transforming the world by allowing the heart-light presence of God to shine through us as us. They honor everyone on their spiritual journey.

Cost: $30. Location: 7300 Mallard Creek Rd. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 704-599-1180, email Shine@HeartLightCharlotte.org or visit www.HeartLightCharlotte.org. Also visit www.ExploreAstrology.com.

Marie’s Total Body Studio Provides Comprehensive Services in the Charlotte Area

The co-owners of Marie’s Total Body Studio, CEO Valencia Williams and President Latasha Williams, offer their body contouring and beauty enhancement services in the University area of Charlotte. Providing a full-body makeover at an extremely competitive price, they have many customized, non-invasive enhancement treatments such as body contouring/lipo cavitation, mesotherapy, butt enhancement/infusion, cellulite treatement, foot detox, detox weight-loss wraps, weight loss packages, teeth whitening, chin lift, scalp rejuvenation and more.

All their body contouring specialists are experienced body and beauty enhancement service providers, have been certified in all the services they offer and have been trained in Marie’s Total Body high standard of service.

According to the co-owners, they don’t just provide services to their clients, they treat the whole person. They feel their job is to ensure clients are relaxed, get the best experience they’ve ever had and are satisfied with the service. They spend the time with clients that is needed so clients can have an exceptional Marie’s Total Body experience.

Location: 9711 David Taylor Dr., Ste. 108. For more information, to make an appointment or schedule a free 15-minute consultation with a client specialist, call 704-631-3002 or visit www.MariesTotalBody.com.

Light House Spiritual Center Hosts AWAKEN!

The Light House Spiritual Center will host AWAKEN!, a women’s half-day, self-care retreat for awakening the mind, body, heart and soul in the new year, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. on January 7 at the Selma Burke Center, in Mooresville. The event is geared for spiritual women interested in healing and growth to take a pause for deeper inner listening through an urban retreat divided into three parts.

The event begins with a meditative, bonding Satsang on embodiment and self-intimacy with Interfaith/Interspiritual Minister/Integral Healer/Intuitive Medium Kendall Heath, of Light House Spiritual Center. A two-hour, guided Conscious Movement dance experience with Melanie Rockefeller of Rohani Movement follows, freeing the mind and the body’s intuitive wisdom to provide healing, releasing, openness, connection and vitality. (No experience is necessary.) Then, a restorative sound healing session by Holistic Care Goddess, Brittany Withrow, of The Temple, will bring gifted stillness, the space for quiet reflection and live spiritual music that facilitates deep rest.

Heath, who is also an Integral Soul Healing practitioner, leads an inperson, biweekly Sunday service and in-person groups and classes, and sees clients nationwide through virtual oneon-one services and group programs. She also hosts restorative, spiritual retreats worldwide.

Cost: $125. Location: 781 Agape Dr. For more information or to register, call 704-658-1442, email info@LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com or visit www.LightHouseSpiritualCenter.com/classesevents.