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This book is dedicated to my mum (my best friend) Florence Elizabeth Gaskin (Florrie) who passed away 3rd March 2006 To all who have lost a parent, or a loved one, my heart goes out to you. Lin Gaskin-Drechsler Owner/Publisher Maine Alternative Health Guide
Central Maine Western Mountains
CONTENTS REGION 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Portland & Southern Communities: Portland, York, Yarmouth, Freeport, Gray, Gorham, Kennebunkport, Saco REGION 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Western Mountains: Bridgton, Lewiston, Bethel, Sebago, Farmington, Fryberg REGION 3 . . . . . . . . . . .12-18 Midcoast: Brunswick, Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Rockland, Camden, Belfast, St. George
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elcome to the fourth edition of the Maine Alternative Health Guide. The Guide exists because of the growing community of alternative health care practitioners and wellness services in Maine, and readers like you who choose to become active participants in your own process of health and well-being.
How to Use this Guide The Guide provides you with information about alternative health care practitioners, wellness services and products listed alphabetically by region under their category. A glossary on pages 28-30 describes the therapies represented in the Guide. A calendar on page 33 lists events for the year, and an index of advertisers is on page 34. Distribution The Guide is a FREE publication with a circulation of 30,000 distributed throughout Maine’s health food stores, practitioners’ offices, New Age stores and bookstores, traditional and alternative health centers, hotels and selected visitors’ centers.
REGION 4 . . . . . . . . . . .20-21 Central Maine: Augusta, Winthrop, Waterville, Bangor, Gardiner, Hallowell REGION 5 . . . . . . . . . . .26-27 Downeast: Blue Hill, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland FEATURED ARTICLES Good Digestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Hypnosis for Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Alexander Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 The Power of Breath . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Chinese and Asian Medicine . . . . . .22 Ayurveda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 List of Peace Organizations . . . . . . .27 Retreat Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 BOOK REVIEWS . . . . .24-25 GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . 28-30 ADVERTISING INFO . . . . 31 CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 34 Maine Alternative Health Guide © 2006 All Rights Reserved
P.O. Box 315 • Boothbay Harbor • ME 04538 Staff: Lin & Jeff Drechsler Design & Pre-press: Moonlighter Graphics Cover Artwork by Amy Campbell Published Annually
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ACUPUNCTURE Maine Acupuncture & Medical Assessments Robert N. Phelps, Jr., MD 1-888-373-6388 (Portland) Email: rphelps@midcoast.com www.phelpsortho.com See page 12 under Acupuncture
Natural Balance Melanie Clarke, M.Ac, L.Ac. 510 Main Street, Gorham, ME 04038 207-839-5529 Email: melanietclarke@pivot.net See page 10 under Acupuncture
BREATHWORK Lisa Silverman Therapeutic Breathwork Facilitator
Somewhere In Thyme Healing & Teaching Center & Herbal Apothecary
offering:
Private sessions various modalities Internships & Apprenticeships Available in your area: classes & private sessions
Classes both for the:
general public & practitioners
Healing Circles & Shares:
Full Moon Gathering, Fire, Flute & Drum
Herbal Apothecary
Herbal Medicinal, Flower Essences Organically grown herbs for sale Garden Tours and Much More
Our Space is Available for Rent
16 Meadow Creek Lane North Yarmouth, Me. 04097 Tel: 207-829-4303
Lucinda Babin H.H.P., owner www.somewhereinthyme.biz
87 St. Lawrence Street, Portland, ME 04101 207-780-0738 Cell: 207-233-6846 Email: 5seasons@maine.rr.com Group and private Breathwork sessions. Certified since 1992 at the International Breathwork Institute. Recently graduated from a 2 year program at the Power of Breath School.
CHIROPRACTIC DOCTORS Holistic Chiropractic Center Merritt L. Armstrong, DC 30 Bow Street, Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-3649 Thirty years’ experience in treating the whole body with gentle manipulation & clinical nutrition protocols for most conditions. Member MCA, ACA, ACA Councils on Nutrition, Diagnostic Imaging and Diagnosis.
Silence and laughter are the keys - silence within, laughter without. —Osho
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CLINICAL NUTRITION Holistic Chiropractic Center Merritt L. Armstrong, DC 30 Bow Street, Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-3649 Professional supplement programs.
COMMUNITY RADIO WMPG 90.9 FM & 104.1 FM P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104 207-780-4943 Fax: 207-780-4590 www.wmpg.org WMPG, volunteer-powered community radio since 1973. Eclectic commercial-free music and public affairs. The way radio should be. See Ad on page 7.
HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS Saco Healing Arts Center John Lehmus 209 Main Street, Suite 301, Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0702 Email: John@SacoHealingArts.com www.SacoHealingArts.com John is a certified holistic health counselor and holds a doctorate in ASAT™ CORE Education. John offers guidance, trainings & energy alignment for wellness and balance.
Somewhere In Thyme Healing & Teaching Center Lucinda Walking Flower Babin, H.H.P. 16 Meadow Creek Lane, North Yarmouth, ME 04097 207-829-4303 Email: Lucinda@somwhereinthyme.biz www.somewhereinthyme.biz Customized plans assisting you in healing yourself. Lucinda is certified in Flower Essence, Reiki, Herbs & Aromatherapy, Ear Coning & currently completing Doctor of Natural Health Program. See Ad on page 4.
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METAPHYSICAL/ NEW AGE STORES Leapin’ Lizards 449 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04101 207-221-2363 123 Main Street, Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-0900 www.leapinlizards.biz We honor all spiritual paths. From Angels to Zen Clocks, including Crystal Singing Bowls, divination tools, statuary, fabulous jewelry, psychic readings and so much more!
NATURAL FOOD STORES Royal River Natural Foods 443 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032 207-865-0046 www.rrnf.com Natural and gourmet groceries featuring delicious takeout, organic produce, free range meats, breads, wine, beer and cheese. Extensive selection of vitamins, herbs, body-care and gifts.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS Michael A. Russo, ND 367 U.S. Route One, Falmouth, ME 04105 207-781-3460 Email: drmrusso@maine.rr.com www.drmrusso.com
NUTRITION Five Seasons: Whole Foods Cooking School Lisa Silverman 87 St. Lawrence Street, Portland, ME 04101 207-780-0738 Email: 5seasons@maine.rr.com Lisa Silverman, founder, services include: group and private cooking classes on Macrobiotics and gourmet whole foods, private cooking in the home, and private wellness coaching.
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Meg Wolff
Toward the Light
207-799-0163 www.macrobreastcancersurvivors.com
Rev. Juliet Nightingale
PSYCHOLOGY Johnson Associates Dr. Thomas Johnson 207-784-5795 (Auburn) EmailL drtbj@aol.com See page 10 under Psychology
Douglas Smith
615-292-2217 (formely in Portland) Email: TowardTheLight@earthlink.net www.TowardTheLight.org Certified Reiki II Practitioner, focusing on remote healing for nearly 40 years. See Ad on page 7.
SOMATICS Douglas Smith
REIKI
205 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103 207-773-7993 Ext. 19 email: Smith@mindmeetsbody.com www.Mindmeetsbody.com Somatic Experiencing expands conscious awareness in the physical body to heal past trauma and/or achieve new levels of “presence” and selfknowledge. Details on website.
Jeffrey Hotchkiss Reiki Master Teacher
TRANSFORMATIONAL COUNSELING
205 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103 207-773-7993 Ext. 19 Email: Smith@mindmeetsbody.com www.Mindmeetsbody.com See this page under Somatics
355B E. Main Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096 207-318-1362 Email: jefreiki@maine.rr.com www.jeffreiki.com Offering individual Reiki sessions and ongoing classes. Ask me about EldersBloom - Reiki empowering elders to heal, and to share with the world their hearts’ wisdom.
Life Unlimited Inc., Lashell Moon 246 E. Bridge Street, Unit 36,Westbrook, ME 04092 207-854-1627 Email: seecreatebelieve@msn.com Reiki Master offering training and sessions. Breathwork, IET, Spiritual counseling, Qi Gong, Life Unlimited support groups, classes & sessions available. Creative Visualization CDs for purchase.
Anything that is of value in life only multiplies when it is given. —Deepak Chopra
Toward the Light Rev. Juliet Nightingale 615-292-2217 (formely in Portland) Email: TowardTheLight@earthlink.net www.TowardTheLight.org Facilitates near-death discussion/support groups & seminars. Juliet is a radio host on near-death topics on BBSRadio.com, psychic advisor & Reiki practitioner. Available for clients worldwide. See Ad on page 7.
YOGA Rising Moon Healing Arts Kimberly Allen 48½ Main Street, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252 207-590-0082 email: Kimberly@rising-moon.org www.rising-moon.org Individual and group yoga classes, Reiki, wellness consults. Packages available for all modalities. Locations in Scarborough, New Gloucester and Lisbon Falls.
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“The common characteristics of people make a community possible, but it is their uncommon qualities that make it better.” – John H. Fischer
WWW.WM PG.ORG
Community Radio for Southern Maine
TOWARD THE LIGHT ...leading back to the Source
Rev Juliet Nightingale
Clairvoyant Spiritual Counsellor/Healer Available by appointment
Tel. 615.292.2217
www.TowardTheLight.org Hosts Radio Show, Toward The Light, with special guests and call-ins discussing Near-Death and other Spiritually Transformative Experiences and the Immortality of the Soul ~ every Monday 11 pm ET (-5:00 GMT) on BBSRadio.com.
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GOOD DIGESTION
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By Deb Soule, Avena Botanicals (Owner and accomplished author)
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raditional peoples worldwide have long understood that food is our medicine, that health begins with good digestion and that good digestion is the result of a variety of factors. One particular ancient healing system, Ayurveda, has carefully outlined basic principles for improving digestion that are easily applicable to those of us living in the West. The term Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word which means “the science of life and longevity.” Herbalist Candis Hope Cantin writes in her book, Pocket Guide to Ayurvedic Healing, “Ayurveda combines physical, psychological, and spiritual therapies in an approach to health that is as relevant to our modern society as it was to the ancient world. Utilizing herbs, proper nutrition, purification and, above all, an affirmative way of living, Ayurveda treats not just the ailment but the whole person, with emphasis on disease prevention rather than the cure of specific symptoms.” As a western-trained herbalist, I have found the Ayurvedic concept of agni extremely valuable. There are 13 types of agni. Simply put, agni is one’s digestive fire or the “biological fire” that rules digestion. Dr. Vasant Ladd, a highly respected Ayurvedic doctor, writes,“The span of life, health, immunity, energy, metabolism, complexion, strength, enthusiasm, luster, and the vital breath are all dependent on agni (bodily fire). Proper nourishment of the body depends upon the proper functioning of agni in digestion.” When a person’s digestive fire is functioning well, one’s mind and senses feel clear, steady and awake. One’s physical body feels strong, stable and alive, and one will have the energy she or he needs to change their life and to act in the world in positive ways. The body is able to digest and assimilate food fully and eliminate waste products effectively when agni is strong. When one’s agni is weak or deficient, feelings of physical and emotional dullness, hopelessness, heaviness, fuzziness and stagnation may be present at vary-
ing degrees. Food is not properly digested when agni is weak. Undigested food particles accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract and turn into a sticky substance called ama. (Ama is also formed by bacteria and cellular metabolic waste). Ayurveda considers the accumulation of ama to be the beginning of the disease process for all diseases. Thus, improving one’s agni is essential for health. In the West one of the most common ways we dampen our digestive fire is through the stress and fast-paced lives we live.We can eat the cleanest, more organic diet and still suffer from low digestive fire. I often joke with clients that running out the door with nettle tea instead of coffee in their travel mug has not really changed anything—eating and drinking on the run dampens one’s digestive fire and feeds the stresses that as we age will compromise our vitality. Many of the Ayurvedic concepts about healthy eating and healthy lifestyles are not uncommon to people who have been eating organic and whole foods and including regular relaxing practices such as yoga and meditation into their lives. Lots of information about food combining and healing diets has been available in the West for several years. Each person is unique in their constitutional make-up and benefits from close observation of what foods and food combinations support good digestion and daily healthy bowel movements. A few reminders of ways to improve agni: • Choose foods and combinations of foods that suit your constitution. If you have an acute illness, choose foods that support, not stress, the condition. Candis Hope Cantin suggests that the food on our plates should combine well into a soup—if you look at your plate or bowl of food and find disharmony then reconsider what you are eating. • Give an hour or two between a main meal and desert. Eating sweets with a main meal causes fermentation and stagnation of food (Ama).
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Avena Botanicals, Midcoast Maine’s largest herbal apothecary for over 20 years, is known for making high quality medicinally-potent herbal products. We use certified organic and wildcrafted herbs to make our tinctures, compounds, infused oils, creams, salves, herbal teas, and bodycare products. We hand-harvest the majority of our herbs from our own beautiful herb garden which is certified organic by Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA). Our gardens flourish as a result of using biodynamic preparations and permaculture techniques. We sell our products both retail and wholesale. Deb Soule, the owner of Avena Botanicals, is an accomplished author, teacher, healer, and medicine-maker. See Deb’s Ad on page 14.
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Resources: Pocket Guide to Ayurvedic Healing by Candis Hope Cantin (Packard) The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies by Dr.Vasant Ladd Ayurvedic Cookbook for Self-Healing by Dr.Vasant Ladd The Ayurvedic Cookbook by Amadea Morningstar Ayurveda: A Life of Balance by Maya Tiwari The Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage by Dr. John Douillard Ayurveda Revolutionized—Integrating Ancient & Modern Ayurveda by Edward F. Tarabilda
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Success is a journey not a destination half the fun is getting there. —Gita Bellin
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Agni is reduced and impaired by: • Eating or drinking cold foods or iced drinks between or with meals. • Drinking coffee with or after meals. • Drinking alcohol with meals. • A diet too high in grains, even whole grains,
dampens digestive fire. • Eating when stressed and upset. • Eating too quickly, eating on the run, eating when driving or in front of a television. • Microwaved foods contain no life force. Nor do highly processed foods with additives, preservatives, and sugar.
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Upon rising in the morning, the first thing we drink will either dampen or wake up our digestive fire. Warm water with a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime is valuable to do every morning. Drinking a warm cup of fresh ginger root tea (12 tsp. of fresh chopped ginger root simmered for 5 minutes in a cup of water) with lemon juice before breakfast and before any meal improves digestion and helps eliminate ama. Slowly sipping on a half cup of warm water with lemon throughout the meal can improve digestion.
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• Eat fruit at separate times from other foods and eat melons alone. Melons cause gas for lots of people. • Eat vegetables and fruits in season and local and organic whenever possible. • Chew food well—most of us don’t. Sitting down and eating in a relaxed setting supports good digestion and for many people may be the most valuable (and free) “remedy” for improving digestion. • Eat at regular times. • Eat smaller portions. • A small amount of bitter herbs (tincture, glycerite or tea) taken 5-15 minutes before each meal wakes up the digestive fire. Herbs such as dandelion root, yellow dock root, burdock root, artichoke leaf or a bitters tonic combination can be very helpful. • Chewing on fennel seeds after eating or using a fennel seed glycerite or tea can ease and eliminate gas and improve digestion. • Cook with pungent culinary herbs such as rosemary, thyme, basil, marjoram, dill, and fennel and spices such as mustard seed, cumin, turmeric, and caraway seed. • Using ghee (clarified butter—easy to make) is warming, nourishing and rebuilding to the body and regulates digestive fire. • Olive oil contains enzymes which aid digestion.
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HYPNOTHERAPY Franklin County Hypnosis Center Dawn Jepson, DCH & Dennis Jepson, CH 176 Main Street, Farmington, ME 04938 207-779-1777 Email: timetotrance@gwi.net Hypnosis sessions help you feel better - lose weight, stop smoking, get rid of fears and de-stress. Regression and Emotional Freedom Technique available upon request.
Healing Hypnosis Valerie St. Clair 410 Merrow Road, Auburn, ME 04210 207-784-1743 Email: vstclair2003@yahoo.com Hypnosis helps reach goals like smoking cessation, weight loss, easier labor and birth, reducing stress, overcoming fears and insomnia, improving sports performance and pain management.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS ACUPUNCTURE
Julianne M. Forbes, ND
Natural Balance
P.O. Box 167, N. Bridgton, ME 04057 207-647-9423 Fax: 207-647-3669 Email: jmforbesnd@hotmail.com
Melanie Clarke, M.Ac, L.Ac. 510 Main Street, Gorham, ME 04038 207-839-5529 Email: melanietclarke@pivot.net See page 4 under Acupuncture
HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS EarthTree Holistic Services Yvonne Raphael 18 Gothic Street, South Paris, ME 04281 207-743-8467 Email: earthtree@megalink.net I offer Shamanic and Reiki Healing. My techniques include Soul Retrieval, breath facilitation, guided imagery, toning, spirit releasement, energy balancing, innerguidance skills support/instruction.
PSYCHOLOGY Johnson Associates Dr. Thomas Johnson 2 Goff Street, Auburn, ME 04210 207-784-5795 • Email: drtbj@aol.com See page 6 under Psychology
RETREATS At The Center Laurie Babineau 2153 Bear Pond Road, Hartford, ME 04220 207-388-2155 Email: atthecenter@gmail.com www.atthecenter.net Rejuvenation for the body, mind & spirit. Private wood fired saunas, spa tub, retreat programs, classes and workshops in the arts and personal growth.
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childhood disappeared. This unlooked-for connection between “use” and function was to prove itself out over the 60 years teaching people with every conceivable ill. Alexander’s odyssey, widely acclaimed in mid-century scientific circles, was referred to by one of Alexander’s (many) medical students, Nobel-prize neurophysicist Nicolas Tinbergan, as “one of the true epics of scientific research of our age.” For indeed, what Alexander discovered embodied “with complete precision the pyschobiological research” which was to emerge during continued on page 18
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ver 100 years ago in Australia, F.M. Alexander, confronted with having to give up his acting career, set out to discover what he did on stage which resulted in loss of voice and interference with his breath. With the help of mirrors he quite quickly identifed a stiffening of his neck and a pulling of his head back and down into his shoulders. A “misuse” which set off tension from head to toe. Even the THOUGHT of speaking set off this pattern! During the nine years it took to develop a method of gaining “control” of unconscious habit, the lung problems which had plagued him from
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changes you don’t want to make. Drawing from a multitude of hypnotic tools and techniques hypnotherapists are able to assist many people in letting go of unhealthy habits; like smoking and overeating. At the close of the hypnotherapy session (it lasts about a half hour) almost every person says; “That was so wonderful! I could stay feeling like that forever.” And the best thing about it is that it is a normal, natural, healthy state to be in.You actually go in and out of “trances” a number of times each day. Do any of these behaviors sound familiar: daydreaming, watching a movie or reading a book so intently you lose track of time and what is going on around you, driving somewhere and forgetting how you got there and what you passed along the way? I’ll bet they do! Those are times you are spontaneously slipping into a light trance-like state. Next time this happens, notice how good you feel physically when you “come back down to earth.” So, are you tired of weighing too much? Smoking? Feelng stressed? Biting your nails? Maybe it’s time to let the healthy side of hypnosis give you some help. It’s a safe, natural and enjoyable way to get rid of those unhealthy habits and feel marvelous at the same time. See Dawn’s Ad on opposite page
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ou probably know how entertaining Stage Hypnosis Shows can be, but do you also know how wonderful Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy are for making almost any life change? That’s right! Hypnosis, in the hands of a skilled hypnotherapist, can reduce stress, help a person get rid of almost every bad habit there is, improve sleep quality, and provide a general feeling of overall well-being. The list of healthy benefits available to you from hypnosis, is endless. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to do something that feels good and to know that it is actually healthy too? There aren’t too many activities that can make THAT claim. Many people think that hypnosis might cause them to do things they wouldn’t do ordinarily, or perhaps feel “out of control.” Well, that simply ISN’T true. You are in full control when you are hypnotized; in fact, you hear all that is going on around you. During a professional hypnotherapy session you are guided into a very relaxed state where you feel better than you could ever imagine. While you are relaxed, the hypnotherapist gives suggestions for the changes YOU want to make. The truth is, you have to want those changes. No one can force you to become hypnotized, just as they can not force you to make
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ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture Clinic of Rhonda Feiman Dr. of Oriental Medicine, DOM, L.Ac 18 Harbor Street, Belfast, ME 04915 207-338-4454 Japanese and Chinese acupuncture, emphasizing gentle needle techniques. Customized Chinese herbal formulas. Effectively treating chronic and acute health issues. Preventative medicine for the whole family. Serving our community since 1992. See page 26 under Acupuncture
Maine Acupuncture & Medical Assessments Robert N. Phelps, Jr., MD 207-230-0234 (Camden & Topsham) Email: rphelps@midcoast.com www.phelpsortho.com See page 4 under Acupuncture
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Maria Jackson Parker 272 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011 207-729-0839 As we identify and relinquish habits of “mis-use,” we reaccess our design for health and well-being. Ease replaces effort in every activity.
“No prescription is more valuable than knowledge”—C. EVERETT KOOP, MD Are you worried that you don’t know everything about your present condition? Learn how to demystify your health care process through education and self-discovery. I can help coach you to better health and well-being. Individual sessions or group workshops are both available. Call me for information or an appointment Carlaine A. Reynolds, BS, WHE 207 644-1070 carlainereynolds@adelphia.net
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH PRODUCTS & SUPPLIES Downeast School of Massage Store 99 Moose Meadow Lane, Waldoboro, ME 04572 207-832-5531 Email: dsmstore@dsmstore.net www.dsmstore.net Dedicated to providing quality massage supplies and alternative products for the enhancement of professional growth and holistic health. See Ad on page 13.
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AROMATHERAPY Lin Gaskin-Drechsler, LMT Reiki Master, Certified Aromatherapist 207-798-9007 bodysoul41@hotmail.com Specializing in custom blended oils and creams for sale. High quality pure essential oils and workshops.
AYURVEDA Body & Soul Day Spa and Wellness Center 5 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 207-633-5935 www.bodysouldayspa.com See Ad on inside back cover
Deeper Well Therapeutic Massage at Kennebec Cutters Ruthanne Harrison 164 Main Street, Richmond, ME 04357 207-737-8593 Offering Ayurvedic bodywork including Abyhanga, Garshana and Shirodhara. Also Swedish, Hot Stone and deep-tissue massage. Full salon services available on premises.
CHRIROPRACTIC DOCTORS Waldoboro Chiropractic & Spa Dr. Debra A. Tillou & Dr. Lisa Corron 290 Bremen Road, Waldoboro, ME 04572 207-832-6347 www.waldoborochiropracticandspa.com
DAY SPA Body & Soul Day Spa and Wellness Center 5 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 207-633-5935 www.bodysouldayspa.com See Ad on inside back cover
Downeast School of Massage a COMTA-accredited program Training individuals in the art and science of therapeutic massage for an entry-level professional career, for continuing education, and for personal growth. Accepting applications for January and September classes. Programs Include: � Sports Massage
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Call for an Open House schedule or our new 2006/2007 catalog!
207-832-5531 Email: admissionsdsm@midcoast.com Web: downeastschoolofmassage.net 99 Moose Meadow Lane, PO Box 24, Waldoboro, Maine 04572
Providing the oldest quality massage education...in mid-coast Maine since 1981.
PROMOTE YOUR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION! Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Alliance www.acupuncturealliance.org • (253) 851-6896 American Polarity Therapy Association (APTA) www.polaritytherapy.org • (303) 545-2080 Cancer Connections www.cancerconnectionsmaine.org • 1-800-315-0143 Healing Touch International www.healingtouch.net • (303) 989-7982 Institute for Integrative Nutrition www.integrativenutrition.com • (212) 730-5433 International Association of Reiki Professionals www.iarp.org • (603) 827-3290 National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy www.naha.org • 888-ASK-NAHA or (206) 547-2164 National Directory for Yoga www.yogafinder.com • (858) 213-7924 Natural Food Co-op Directory Service www.coopdirectory.org • (651) 774-9189
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Massage Therapist? At Namaste’ Institute, our comprehensive programs provide all that is necessary for you to master the Holistic art and science of Massage Therapy. Your opportunity to transform your intentions into reality awaits you! Call Today! 1-877-236-2744 500 & 650 Hour Massage Therapy Programs Visit www.NamasteInstitute.com
Namaste’ Institute for Holistic Studies Rockport, ME
Sanctuary Day Spa 336 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841 207-594-8403 www.mainsanctuary.com
Village Massage & Day Spa Bill Coombs, LMT, CH P.O. Box 468, 62 Middle Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578 207-882-5977 Fax: 207-882-5977 Email: billcoombs@villagemassage.com www.Villagemassage.com See page 15 under Hypnotherapy.
ENERGY WORK Hidden Meadow Healing Center Donna McGowan 70 Harding Road, Brunswick, ME 04011 207-443-5349 Email: donna@hmhealing.com www.hmhealing.com Energy sessions, classes, workshops, meditations, personally blended essences, Land balancing and labyrinth walk.
Hidden Meadow Healing Center Are you ready to feel joy in your life? Are you ready to step onto your path? Would you like to be more loving and more present in your life? Come be a part of your own natural healing. Let go of stress and anxiety. Walk away in complete balance and harmony. I am an energy healer. For an appointment call Donna 207-443-5349 Live in the heart and heal with love.
Tres Amigos - Mind, Body, Spirit Mona Paschke 1133 Mere Point Road, Brunswick, ME 04011 207-798-2875 Certified Energy and Reiki practitioner. Breathing facilitator. Unlock your energy center with breathing, oils, crystals, sound, meditation and hands-on techniques. Creating joy, self-healing.
HERBAL APOTHECARY Avena Botanicals 219 Mill Street, Rockport, ME 04856 207-594-0694 Fax: 207-594-2975 Email: avena@avenaherbs.com www.avenabotanicals.com Organic medicinal herb garden and herbal apothecary. Herbal tinctures, teas, salves, oils and creams. Apothecary open year round Mon-Thurs. 9-5 pm. Public garden open seasonally Mon-Thurs.
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HOMEOPATHY Sid LeFavour, H.M.C. Homeopathic Master Clinician The Center for Health and Healing 17 Masonic Street, Rockland, ME 04841 207-236-8776 Email: 2aurora@verizon.net Homeopathy has been Sid’s passion for many years. She has trained with many of today’s great masters and currently has a family practice working with all ages to treat a wide range of health and spiritual issues.
HYPNOTHERAPY Body & Soul Day Spa and Wellness Center 5 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 207-633-5838 www.bodysouldayspa.com See Ad on inside back cover.
Village Massage & Day Spa Bill Coombs, LMT, CH P.O. Box 468, 62 Middle Street, Wiscasset, ME 04578 207-882-5977 Fax: 207-882-5977 Email: billcoombs@villagemassage.com www.Villagemassage.com Individual or group Hypnosis sessions for smoking cessation, stress/weight reduction, childhood issues…for all ages. Phone sessions available. Also offering all natural spa services & products. See page 14 under Day Spa.
JIN SHIN JYUTSU® Sid LeFavour
MASSAGE THERAPY Lin Gaskin-Drechsler, LMT Reiki Master, Certified Aromatherapist 207-798-9007 bodysoul41@hotmail.com
Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu® Practitioner
Jordan Avenue Massage
The Center for Health & Healing 17 Masonic Street, Rockland, ME 04841 207-236-8776 Email: 2aurora@verizon.net Jin Shin Jyutsu® is a simple yet powerful practice that harmonizes the life energy in your body promoting optimal health, harmony and wellbeing when applied by a trained practitioner.
89 Jordan Avenue, Brunswick, ME 04011 207-504-9006 Email: olmasage@yahoo.com Therapeutic Swedish Massage for Relaxation and relief of Pain and Stress. Pre and post surgery to speed healing, also Reiki, Day or Evenings. Gift certificates.
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MASSAGE THERAPY Ravens’ Crossing Lori Cressler 2469 Burkettville Road, Appleton, ME 04862 207-845-2304 Email: ravensx@fairpoint.net www.ravens-crossing.com See page 17 under Retreats.
Spring Tree Therapies Abby C. Williams, LMT 28 Spring Street, Belfast, ME 04915 207-323-2223 Fax: 207-525-7719 Email: abbyc.williams@verizon.net Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Equine Massage Therapist, Certified TTEAM Practitioner II. Offering neuromuscular therapy, hot stone massage, Raindrop Technique,® Essential oil therapy, Equine Experiential Learning, animal bodywork.
METAPHYSICAL/ NEW AGE STORES Enchantments 10 Boothbay House Hill, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 207-633-4992 www.enchantments-maine.com The most complete metaphysical and New Age store in the country. A theatre filled with crystals, jewelry, books, music and much more! See Ad on this page.
NATURAL FOOD STORES Morning Glory Natural Foods 60 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011 207-729-0546 Natural foods, fresh produce, wine, vitamins and much more!
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Now filling an entire theater, we are one of the most complete metaphysical & new age stores in the country! Come browse when you have plenty of time & take a break in our new coffee-tea bar. Books, music, hundreds of tarot decks, incense, crystal & gems, candles & wicca, wands & fairies, wizards & dragons... & this is only the beginning! Come visit us! Open daily - call for hours
207-633-4992 10 Boothbay House Hill Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 www.enchantments-maine.com Owner Bill Kirby welcomes you.
87 Elm Street, Camden, ME 04843 207-236-8280 Open Monday-Saturday 9.30 am - 5.30 pm. Offering vitamins, natural foods, personal care and more.
PHYSICAL THERAPY Greater Brunswick Physical Therapy Donna Maria Bordeaux, P.T. Peter Cooper, M.S., P.T., Co-Owners 22 Lincoln Street, Brunswick, ME 04011 207-729-1164 Fax: 207-725-0905 www.greaterbrunswickpt.com
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. —Buddha
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REIKI Lin Gaskin-Drechsler, LMT Reiki Master, Certified Aromatherapist 207-798-9007 bodysoul41@hotmail.com
RETREATS Inner Stillness Retreats Karen Searls Center for Health & Healing 17 Masonic Street, Rockland, ME 04841 207-594-0752 ext. 3 Email: karen@InnerStillnessRetreats.com www.InnerStillnessRetreats.com Coastal Maine village, 5-day retreats for individuals/couples. Daily Jin Shin Jyutsu® sessions, periods of silence & being in nature invite inner stillness, restoring happiness, health & harmony. See Ad on this page.
Ravens’ Crossing Lori Cressler 2469 Burkettville Road, Appleton, ME 04862 207-845-2304 Email: ravensx@fairpoint.net www.ravens-crossing.com Cozy retreat cottage located on farm, can sleep up to 4. Wood-fired sauna, hot-tub, and massage by appointment. Miles of trails to explore.
SCHOOLS & EDUCATORS Downeast School of Massage 99 Moose Meadow Lane, P.O. Box 24, Waldoboro, ME 04572 207-832-5531 Email: admissions@midcoast.com www.downeastschoolofmassage.net 630+ hours, COMTA Accredited, ME State licensed, VA approved & AMTA Council of Schools member. Concentrations include: Sports Massage, Shiatsu, Energy/Reflexology Certification. Continuing Education available. See Ad on page 13.
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Namaste’ Institute for Holistic Studies
Body & Soul Day Spa and Wellness Center
Sheena Gillespie-Linscott
5 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 207-633-5935 See Ad on inside back cover
220 Beech Hill Road, Rockport, ME 04856 207-236-2744 Fax: 207-236-9785 Email: info@namasteinstitute.com www.namasteinstitute.com Namaste’ Institute offers 500 & 650 hour Holistic Massage Therapy programs oriented toward students’ Personal Growth & Healing. State ME Licensed, Member AMTA, ABMP. See Ad on page 14.
The Picture of Health Carlaine A. Reynolds 207-644-1070 Fax: 207-644-8748 I invite you to participate in your own healing by providing an understanding of how the body, mind and inernal systems work together to create your health. See Ad on page12.
TRANSFORMATIONAL COUNSELING The Thirteenth Moon Art Therapy & Shamanism Center Susan Bakaley Marshall Board Certified Art Therapist, Licensed Clinical Counselor, Shamanic Practitioner 253 Halldale Road, Montville, ME 04941 207-589-3063 Email: moonart@midcoast.com Nurture yourself and resolve life’s challenges through spirit/mind/heart balancing using experiential art psychotherapy, the shamanic journey and soul retrieval. “ART from the heART”.
Yesterday is but today’s memory and tomorrow is today’s dream. —Kahlil Gibran
Harborside Center for Wellbeing Alina Blakesley 115 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 207-633-1125 Email: info@alinablakesley.com www.harborsidewellbeing.com Call (Maine 207) Yoga/Shiatsu - 380.6975, Pilates/ Feldenkrais/Osteoporosis - 380.1536, Massage Therapy - 837.0604, Reflexology/NailCare 633.1125, Reiki/Tarot - 380.5291. See Ad on page 15. The Alexander Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cont’d from p. 11 the 20th century,” and indeed into the 21st! “GOOD USE” is plainly observable in animals, small children, great athletes and performers. Alexander recognized it in aboriginal people. SIGNS OF MISUSE? Poor posture, problems of back (including disc herniation), joints, arthritis, TMJ, osteoporosis, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, stress, migraines, fatigue, respiratory ills, effortful movement, balance and neurological problems (MS, Parkinson’s, stroke). WHO NEEDS THE TECHNIQUE? People suffering from all the above conditions, as well as people whose occupations tend to exacerbate poor habits: dentists, computer operators, manual laborers, performers (actors, dancers, musicians, singers), people who rely on maximum efficiency/fluidity/control, equestrians, martial artists, athletes, those suffering from depression or poor self-image. WORK IN THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE OR AN ALTERNATIVE. Rather it provides “SUPPORT” and can provide a reliable basis for getting the most benefit from treatments and therapies. In healthful and/or recreational activities, benefits and enjoyment can soar! See Maria’s Ad on page 12
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tion, increased metabolic activity and energy production, improved heart and organ functioning, better lymphatic drainage, improved cellular efficiency and better brain performance. By breathing more fully, we notice an improvement in our immune response and a dramatic increase in our ability to handle stress. On the mental and emotional level, the positive effects of this type of breathing can best be seen in the clearing of old patterns of belief that often result in “dis-eases” in the body. These diseases or imbalances are usually the result of chronic tensions stemming from unprocessed memories that have been stored (suppressed) in the subconscious. By opening up and connecting the breath, the body is “activated” into a kind of state wherein these old suppressions are encouraged to come to the surface. Then, during the session, by continuing to breathe with and through these thoughts, sensations or feelings, the experiences can be accepted and allowed to integrate in a more beneficial way. On the spiritual level and with less blocks in the way, the individual is able to live more fully in the present and feel a deeper connection to themselves, their inner Spirit and the universe around them. Thus, the primary focus of the Power of Breath process is to reawaken the individual to his or her inner spirit, to reconnect them with their sense of inner knowing and to help them find the path toward a joy-filled and purposeful life. The Power of Breath is a unique modality that is ever evolving. We seek to recognize that it is never too late to find the beauty and power of our lives. Through the use of conscious connected breathing and awareness practices, we choose to reclaim the gift of our own, unique life energy and move in a direction of creating a passionate life guided by realistic goals and uplifting experience. We wholeheartedly embrace this process as a way to create more peace, acceptance, and
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RIGHT NOW, TAKE A DEEP FULL BREATH, AND LET THE EXHALE GO!!… On the physical level, breath is life. Although we can go for many days without food or water, after only a few precious minutes, we must breathe in order to live. For thousands of years, humans have studied the art and science of breathing. It has been shown, in fact, that the more we breathe, the better we feel, and the better the body functions in virtually every major system. Why, then, do the vast majority of us exhibit shallow breathing patterns as we grow older? What has happened to that free, healthy, open breath that most of us began with as babies? As it turns out, as we grow and develop we learn very quickly that one of the best ways to deal with life’s difficulties is to shut down our breath. Whether it’s as a response to a painful event, a family trauma, to stress or a cultural or fashion expectation, the shutting down of our breath tends to deaden or postpone the processing of our experience. Ideally, if we were able to fully breathe while experiencing the event, or later when the mind was reviewing the event, we would be able to fully process and integrate it. However, this is rarely the case. More often, we continue on with our lives unable to fully understand the experience until, eventually, the associated pain is suppressed and a restricted breathing pattern develops. This restricted breathing pattern further inhibits our ability to deal with similar events and over time dramatically reduces the quality and vitality of our lives. The Power of Breath is a self-empowering healing method that encourages deep selfgrowth and profound change on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. Through full, diaphragmatic, open-mouthed breathing (often called circular breathing) we are able to literally transform the painful memories from our past that have been stored within the body. On the physical level, by opening up the breath we can achieve better oxygenation and oxida-
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NATURAL FOOD STORES Harvest Time Natural Foods 171 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME 04330 207-623-8700 Fax: 207-623-8700 Supplements, homeopathy, herbs, books, essential oils, cosmetics, groceries and organic produce, pet food, beer & wine making supplies, plus more!
Natural Living Center 209 Longview Drive, Bangor, ME 04401 207-990-2646 Offering a full line of natural foods, organic produce, supplements, herbs, bulk foods, Oriental foods, personal care and home brewing supplies.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS Evergreen Naturopathic Clinic Jennifer L. Johnson, N.D. 142 Hammond Street, Suite 5, Bangor, ME 04401 207-941-0981 Fax: 207-941-0981 www.naturallivingcenter.com
DAY SPA Senator Inn & Spa Western Avenue at I-95, Augusta, ME 04330 207-622-5804 or 1-877-772-2224 Email: senatorinn@senatorinn.com
METAPHYSICAL/ NEW AGE STORES Silo Seven 118 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401 207-942-5590 Toll Free: 1-877 GoSilo7 www.silo7.com A holistic and metaphysical speciality shop. We carry new and used books, meditation & magickal supplies, and more. Monthly events calendar. See Ad on page 21.
POLARITY Holistic Alternatives Barbara Joseph, RPP, CBF, RM P.O. Box 2754, Waterville, ME 04903 207-873-1927 Email: bjoseph@prexar.com www.barbarajoseph.com
REFLEXOLOLGY Foot & Hand Reflexology by Susan Moulton RR2 Box 1372, Gardiner, ME 04345 207-588-0257 Email: crusanfeet@aol.com Certified Reflexologist. Member Maine Council of Reflexologists. A natural way to reduce stress and improve circulation in a relaxing setting.
Always know in your heart that you are far bigger than anything that can happen to you. —Dan Zadra
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The LeBel School of Holistic Health Lisa LeBel, RMT, Usui/Tibetan Reiki & Karuna® Reiki 118 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401 207-942-5590 www.silo7.com See Ad for Silo Seven on this page.
Silo Seven A Holistic & Metaphysical Store
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Mon-Sat: 10 -8 Sun: 11-4 NEW & USED BOOKS MUSIC CRYSTALS & GEMSTONES TAROT DECKS AROMATHERAPY MEDITATION /RHYTHM INSTRUMENTS HERBS & INCENSE FENG SHUI PENDULUMS JEWELRY EVENTS WORKSHOPS REIKI CLASSES
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Therapeutic Bodywork Learning Center
QiGong Studio - Holistic Wellness Center
185 Harlow Street, Suite No. 8, Bangor, ME 04401 207-947-7087 Email: hasmith@midmaine.com www.MaineMassageschool.com Premier professional massage training. Independent study and hands-on training. Monthly weekend intensives. Small classes/individualized attention. Licensed by the Maine Department of Education. Continuing Education.
27 State Street, Suite 36, Bangor, ME 04401 207-945-4545 Email: healingarts@qigongstudio.com www.qigongstudio.com
Well Forms, LLC 611 Wilson Street, Brewer, ME 04412 207-989-930 Fax: 207-989-9739 Email: well forms@aol.com www.downtownme.com/wellforms
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fluid in the lungs. This is treated with acupuncture and specific herbs to warm the lungs, clear phlegm and soothe the wheezing and to assist the Kidney energy in grasping the qi. Another scenario shows the asthma coming from a wind heat invasion, the manifestation including shortness of breath, gurgling in the throat, a choking cough with a stuffiness in the chest and diaphragm, a red tongue with a sticky yellow coating, a rapid pulse, and perhaps fever and irritability. The herbs and acupuncture used would be different than in our first scenario. The ancient system of diagnosis and treatment allows us to clearly differentiate patterns and treat a common illness, in this case, bronchial ashma, effectively. With this time-tested method of differential diagnosis, we have the framework in which to interpret and treat the emerging diseases of today. We are also able to see subtle changes in individuals and apply appropriate techniques to maintain health before serious illness develops. Traditional ancient texts present different approaches to healing and also speak about the sequence of healing. It is said that food therapy should be tried before herb medicine. The power of food was recognized and utilized as medicine for centuries. The flavors, which correlate to the internal organ system, were considered essential in healing. If you’re irritable and show signs of Liver qi stagnation, eat a sour food, such as lemons, to help invigorate the qi stagnation. For depression and melancholy, invigorate and nourish the Heart qi by ingesting a bitter flavor food. If you’re very weak and cold and prone to illness and stomachaches from deficiency, eat a full sweet, such as a winter squash, to help nourish the Spleen and Stomach earth energy. If you are very hot and irritable, cool off with watermelon or mung beans to clear excess heat. These simple food ideas can help restore balance. If this is not strong enough, then an herbal formula that treats the disharmony is appropriate. Acupuncture is then also used to help the body naturally self regulate to restore balance.
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en the qi. Therefore, the entire person is treated and the root of the illness is addressed. The air we breathe, the food we eat, how we move and use our bodies all contribute to our overall health and well being. Our emotional health depends upon our ability to see and feel and experience our connection to all beings. When we practice techniques that ground us and we reestablish our link with universal energy, then we are firmly in touch with a larger view of our place in the world.This frees us to heal our own unique specific physical and emotional problems while being cognizant of our connection to all beings in the world. This helps us to be part of the natural flow that is all around us, and this connection is an essential aspect of the classical tradition of Chinese Medicine. See Rhonda’s Ads on pages 12 and 26
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We also see discussions of the use of movement. Qi-gong or Tai Chi help massage and stimulate the meridians and thereby maintain health. Considering the toxic chemicals and pollution in our environment, it is essential that we take advantage of these extremely important diagnostic and therapeutic tools. So, for the above cases of bronchial asthma, along with acupuncture and Chinese herbology and the aforementioned sequence of treatment, I would suggest methods to strengthen the root of the Kidney qi and the Lung qi. I would recommend dietary modifications to reduce the production of phlegm and strengthen the digestion. I would recommend meditation and other ways in which the individual could build Kidney and Lung qi. I would teach specific exercises in the Qi–gong or Tai Chi tradition that help strength-
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of these energies, but each individual has slightly different proportions of the individual elements, making everyone unique in their own constitutional makeup. Ayurveda treats each individual, considering their own unique psychological, emotional and physical constitution. We evaluate the imbalances in the body through this system of the elements as well. Our world and bodies are constantly adjusting to new environments and when these environments become imbalanced we will feel it in some way. Ayurveda concentrates on prevention and understanding ones own makeup. We also focus on how the outer world and envioronments affect our daily lives. Our goal is to teach each person how to attain optimal health through a deeper understanding of themselves and their own particular nature in relationship to the world around them. Ayurveda is a system based on natural healing through strengthening ones own body, mind and spirit and allowing the body’s own natural healing mechanisms to work to their fullest.
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RECOMMENDED READING Peace Is the Way: Bringing War and Violence to an End by Deepak Chopra Harmony Books, NY, USA www.crownpublishing.com $23.00 Deepak Chopra’s Peace is the Way was inspired by a saying from Mahatma Gandhi: “There is no way to peace. Peace is the way.” Deepak Chopra quotes: “In a world where every path to peace has proved futile, the one strategy that has not been tried is the way of peace itself. We must not bring one war to an end, or thirty, but the idea of war itself.” This book challenges each of us to take the next leap in personal evolution.You are not asked to be a saint or to give up any belief.You are only asked to stop reacting out of fear. He brings the idea of peace and the power it has over conflict, hatred and despair into focus, and he offers a clear pathway to make this world a better place for us all, by bringing the vision of peace to the forefront of each individual. This book shows every individual how to become a peacemaker. THE PEACE BOOK 108 simple ways to create a more peaceful world by Louise Diamond Conari Press, Berkeley, CA, USA The Peace Book provides simple, everyday tools that enable us to have more peace in our lives and in the world. The Peace Book was first published in June 2001 and is now in its Third edition. It is being used in classrooms, study groups, nursing homes and many other facilities, where it focuses on personal responsibility for building peace. The success of the book is in its “gift” element.
The act of giving the book as a gift of peace, and the act of receiving that gift. The author comments: “I encourage you to use this book to cultivate peace in your own life and in the world around you, enjoy it and pass it on.” Changing the world , One “Peace” at a time… The Peace Book is not available in bookstores and is only available from The Peace Company, Vermont, tel: 1-888-455-5355 bliss: Living in Silent Awareness by Catherine Schultz, Ph.D. Xlibris Corporation, USA Dr. Catherine Schultz Reinman in this book outlines how we can create and live in “bliss” throughout our lives. Living in Ashville, North Carolina, she brings forward 20 years’ experience of how she supports individuals to find an Awareness of Oneness on a consistent basis. This book attempts to ground and bring to the reader the nature of bliss—What is bliss? What prevents bliss? How might one live in bliss? She says in her book,“Bliss. We hear it mentioned a lot; ignorance is bliss, wedded bliss, this is bliss, in reference to a moment in life that feels really good.As human beings, we continually live amidst a tension of opposites, that which we wish to avoid (fear) and that which we wish to gain (pleasure), and Bliss epitomizes that which we wish to gain. This book is an investigation of this promise”.
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that peace is always possible.” The Peace Abbey, inspired by the students of the Life Experience School, proposed the development of The Peace Literature Project in Honor of Samantha Smith, to educate students about peace and promote peace literature for schoolage children in 50 selected pilot schools across the United States. It is the dream of the Peace Literature Project that someday every American school and town will have a section of its library devoted entirely to peace. The project honors Samantha Smith, a young American girl who asked a simple question and changed the attitudes of two great nations.
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ourney to the Soviet Union is a heartwarming story of a young girl who helped bring peace between two great nations. In the 1980’s the United States and the Soviet Union were still in the grip of a cold War—a struggle between Western democracy and communism as systems of government. Each country threatened the other with destruction by nuclear weapons. The ensuing arms race resulted in widespread distrust and fear between both nations. Ten-year-old Samantha Smith worried about war and dreamed of peace. So she wrote a letter to Yuri Andropov, the new leader of the Soviet Union: “Dear Mr. Andropov,” she wrote,“I have been worrying about Russia and the United States getting into a nuclear war.Are you going to have a war or not…?” He did not answer right away, but a few months later there was a phone call waiting for her at the principal’s office at her school in Manchester, Maine. And so began her amazing journey… Samantha’s journey to the Soviet Union came to symbolize peace between the two nations. She proved that one person can make a real difference. Her courage, faith and determination to make a positive change in the world make her a hero for all ages. Sadly, on August 25, 1985, Samantha and her father were killed in a plane crash. They were on their way home from London where she had finished filming a segment for a TV series. She was then 13 years old. Around the world, people remembered the inspiring girl and her famous trip to the Soviet Union. Unfortunately, while Samantha effectively illustrated the power each of us has to make a difference in our world, many people today are not familiar with her story. Journey to the Soviet Union is Samantha Smith’s powerful story in her own words.With the republication of her book, we believe that Samantha’s message and the courage with which she delivered it can continue to inspire and empower people of all ages. In Samantha’s words, “I dedicate this book to the children of the world. They know
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COMMUNITY RADIO WERU 89.9 FM Community Radio P.O. Box 170, East Orland, ME 04431 207-469-6600 www.weru.org A listener-supported, volunteer-powered station providing diverse music, alternative news and public affairs programming. A voice of many voices. See Ad on page 27.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY For Your Health Jean Rohrer, RN, BSN, CST Healing Arts Center Main Street, Blue Hill, ME 04614 207-460-0366 Email: fundrep@gwi.net CranioSacral therapy strengthens your body’s ability to take better care of you. It helps alleviate a wide range of illness, pain and dysfunction.
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Acupuncture Clinic of Rhonda Feiman
Blue Hill Food Co-Op & Café
Dr. of Oriental Medicine, DOM, L.Ac 207-338-4454 (Belfast) Japanese and Chinese acupuncture, emphasizing gentle needle techniques. Customized Chinese herbal formulas. Effectively treating chronic and acute health issues. Preventative medicine for the whole family. See page 12 under Acupuncture
AYURVEDA Sally Clinton Certified Ayurvedic Consultant & Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist 207-326-7957 (Blue Hill) Email: sunsal@aol.com See this page under Yoga
P.O. BOX 1133, Greene’s Hill Place Blue Hill, ME 04614 207-374-2165 Email: bhcoop@prexar.com
YOGA Sally Clinton Yoga, Ayurveda, Breathwork Certified Kripalu® Yoga Teacher Certified Breath Facilitator Blue Hill, Brooklin, Castine, Bucksport, Ellsworth 207-326-7957 Email: sunsal@aol.com Classes, workshops, private classes & one-on-one. Yoga for teens. Accessing inner peace through body, movement & breath. Supporting health through strength, flexibility, stress reduction & relaxation.
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Supporting a Healthy Community WERU offers the following health related programming... and much more! Weekly... New Dimensions - Sunday 10-11am (Uncommon Wisdom for Unconventional Times) EarthTones - Monday 2-4 pm (New Age & Indigenous Music & Spoken Word) Nature’s Remedies - Tuesday 7:30-7:35 am (Tips for Natural Healing) Monthly... Healthy Options - 1st Wednesday 10-11 am (wtih Cynthia Swan, Andre Bela, & Rhonda Feiman) Natural Living - 2nd Wednesday 10-11 am (with Gary Null) Common Health - 3rd Wednesday 10-11 am (Call-in with Jim Fisher) Your Own Health & Fitness - 4th & 5th Wednesday 10-11 am (with Layna Berman) Baby Talk - 3rd Thursday 10-11 am (Call-in on Raising Healthy Babies with Cathy Jacobs)
WERU Community Radio 207-469-6600 info@weru.org P.O. Box 170, East Orland, ME 04431
89.9 FM, 102.9 FM, & weru.org
PEACE ORGANIZATIONS • Fold a Book for Peace, Portland, Maine, USA, www.foldabookforpeace.org • World Peace Organization - www.worldpeace.org • Rising Tide International, Sarasota, FL, USA www.risingtideinternational.com • The Peace Abbey , Sherborn, MA, USA - www.peaceabbey.org • The Chalice Well, Glastonbury, Somerset, UK - A Peace Garden www.chalicewell.org.uk • Glastonbury Abbey and Wells Cathedral, Somerset, UK - two of the oldest religious foundations in the UK www.glastonbury.co.uk/www.wellscathedral.org.uk • The Brahma Kumaris Learning Center for Peace, Watertown, MA, USA www.bkwsuboston.com • Friends of Peace Pilgrim, California-based non-sectarian organization promoting peace worldwide - www.peacepilgrim.org. • Seeds of Peace Camp - Maine summer camp and international programs inspired by Samantha Smith’s peace legacy - www.seedsofpeace.org • Sisters of Providence, Holyoke, MA, USA - www.SistersofProvidence.org THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE is 21 September 2006 >> please mark your calendars <<
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Maine Alternative Health Guide ACUPUNCTURE A Chinese therapy that understands health and disease in terms of balance or imbalance of energy (chi) in the body through channels called meridians. The flow of energy is either stimulated or dispersed by inserting very fine needles into specific points on the surface of the skin. AESTHETICIAN The practice of enhancing beauty and feeling of well-being through facials,make-up artistry of body work that incorporates the use of natural products. ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE The Alexander technique is predicated on the connection between serious physical problems and faulty posture in sitting, standing and moving. Through awareness, movement and touch, the modality aims to interrupt habitual patterns of posture, restore the correct relationship of head, neck and back in order to promote proper balance, posture and movement in the body. AROMATHERAPY Essential oils distilled from flowers, leaves, stems, roots or fruits, which are used to therapeutically address physiological and psychological issues. ART THERAPY Art therapy is based on the belief that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing and life-enhancing. Through creating art and talking about art and the process of art making with an art therapist, one can increase awareness of self, cope with symptoms, stress & traumatic experiences, enhance cognitive abilities and enjoy the life-affirming pleasures of artistic creativity. ASTROLOGY An ancient art that uses a person's birth date, birth time and place with the signs of the Zodiac to create a personal chart for an individual. AYURVEDA Ayurveda is one of the oldest systems of natural health care originating in the ancient traditions of India. The word “Ayurveda” is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘Ayur’ meaning life and ‘Veda’ meaning knowledge and is based on the Five Great Elements of nature (ether, air, fire, water, earth) and on the understandings of nature’s rhythms, balances and laws.
BREATHWORK Breathwork is the art and science of teaching breath awareness and breathing techniques for enchancing the human physical, mental, emotional and spiritual condition. CHIROPRACTIC Chiropractic uses “natural therapies to enhance the body’s natural potential for healing.” Although spinal and joint manipulation are commonly used to optimize the health of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems, through the effects of manipulation and the benefit of many other natural therapies. CLINICAL NUTRITION The utilization of the principles of biochemistry and nutrition to optimize bodily function. Utilizing professional, specialized supplements, including vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, cellular extracts, enzymes, food concentrates, antioxidants and herbals. COLORPUNCTURE Esogetic Colorpuncture treatments focus precise colors of light on points and zones of the skin to create healthy energy patterns. COMPLEMENTARY/ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM) The natural healing arts which serve to help the patient, either complementary to, or as an alternative to traditional allopathic medicine. CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY A manual therapeutic procedure for remedying distortions in the structure and function of the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. FELDENKRAIS® The Feldenkrais method is a gentle form of neuromuscular retraining that helps the body learn to move with greater ease and less pain which can improve mobility, flexibility and posture. FENG SHUI The practice of analysing and influencing the interaction between people, buildings and the environment in order to enhance quality of life. The goal is to make sure buildings are in harmony with the environment and optimized for health and happiness.
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HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS Professional healthcare providers who view the body and its treatment as a complex entity with multiple interactions between systems.A holistic approach considers the individual’s anatomy, physiology, lifestyle, work habits, emotional stressors, spiritual and nutritional health, genetic and environmental factors.
JIN SHIN JYUTSU® A simple procedure of placing hands on the body according to the knowledge of bodily energy flows. It helps to restore an individual’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance.
HOMEOPATHY Homeopathy takes into account body, mind & spirit and prescribes on the whole person as man does not get sick in part. It uses the principles of “like cures like”and the minimum dose to stimulate the body’s natural defenses or “vital force” to heal. HYPNOTHERAPY (CLINICAL HYPNOSIS) A therapy that utilizes states of deep relaxation and heightened focus during which a professional hypnotherapist facilitates desired physical, mental and emotional health changes in individuals through the use of properly worded hypnotherapy suggestions. INTEGRATED ENERGY THERAPY (lET) A hands-on power energy therapy system where a practitioner can feel and interpret energy flow, clear energy patterns and unlock the soul’s purpose. INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CARE Integrative healing is based on a practitionerclient partnership in which both conventional and alternative modalities are used to stimulate the body’s natural healing potential.
MEDITATION A self-directed practice for relaxing the body and calming the mind. Most meditative techniques have come to the West from Eastern religious practice, particularly India, China and Japan. NATUROPATHY A health-care system that utilizes the body’s inherent ability to heal by incorporating a variety of alternative methods based on the patient’s individual needs. Diet, lifestyle, work and personal history are all considered when determining regimen. NUTRITION Nutrition deals with nutrients and other food substances and with how the body assimilates them. It is effective in addressing diseases of deficiency that may be caused by poor diet or extreme environmental factors. OSTEOPATHY A medical discipline that is based primarily on the manual diagnosis and treatment of impaired function resulting from loss of movement of all kinds of tissues. The osteopath treats not only problems of the locomotor system (joints, muscles, tendons, etc.) but also certain forms of headaches, breathing difficulties and digestive disorders.
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HOLOGRAPHIC REPATTERNING® A process for creating positive change in any area of life where there is an experience of limitation. Underlying this process is the understanding that everything in life is a pulsating field of energy frequencies. Holographic Repatterning identifies and transforms disharmonious frequencies so that there can be movement towards harmony, order and life enhancing intention.
MASSAGE THERAPY A variety of disciplines for the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes—Swedish, shiatsu, trigger point, neuromuscular. It involves the practice of kneading or otherwise manipulating muscles or other soft tissue with the intent of increasing circulation and detoxification, reducing physical & emotional stress and increasing general wellness.
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treat pain and illness and to maintain health. Using a series of techniques, practitioners apply rhythmic finger pressure at specific points on the body to stimulate chi, or vital energy. SOMATICS Somatic psychology integrates body awareness, body experience, mental awareness and mental experience into a true, holistic, body/mind perspective. T’AI CHI T’ai Chi Chuan (the complete name for T’ai Chi) is one kind of Chinese Qigong system practiced originally as a martial art. It is now perhaps the most widely practiced daily movement program in the world because of its wide range of applications from self-healing to self-defense. TRAGER® Trager® is a hands-on bodywork and movement education utilizing a system of gentle, rhythmic movements and touch that stimulate deep relaxation & mobility while allowing the effortless release of painful, stressful habituated physical & mental patterns. TRANSFORMATIONAL COUNSELING Coming to know and act on our deepest inner truths using a variety of eclectic personal growth techniques such as psychosynthesis therapy, visualization, shamanic counseling, guided imagery and meditation. YOGA Yoga means “union” and aims at the realization of the unity of our whole being. Usually taught as a sequence of poses and breath exercises. The Power of Breath, cont’d fr. p. 19 harmony within the world and ourselves. The Power of Breath School for Life Mastery (now the Power of Breath Institute) was cofounded by Jeremy Youst, Maryanna Bock and Helaine Iris in 2000. Jeremy became its director in 2002 and was appointed as the U.S. National Co-ordinator for the International Breathwork Foundation in 2003. In 2005 he became a board member for the International Breathwork Training Alliance. The current POBI 2-year breathwork training is internationally certified.
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n this busy life of extreme stress and pressure, where do we find the time to be at peace within ourselves? No doubt we can create it within our own home, but are we able to “switchoff,” so to speak, from the everyday distractions that get in the way? Maybe packing the suitcase and getting away from the everyday surroundings, could be the ticket we have been waiting for! Here is a list of recommended retreat destinations for those seeking nourishment and renewal of the body—find which one best suits you. All of those listed offer their own uniqueness and one that will suit the individual seeking to get away for a short-time or longer. Ask yourself these questions: 1. Do I need to get away, do I feel overwhelmed? 2. Do I need time for my body and mind to unwind? 3. Do I need the rest and renewal to recharge so that I am more able to enjoy my everyday life? 4. Do I need time for “me”? And, don’t feel guilty about this one!
* The Chopra Center, Carlsbad, California, USA - www.copra.com * The Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California, USA - www.esalen.org * The Meher Spiritual Center, Myrtle, Beach, South Carolina, USA - www.mehercenter.org * The Crossings, Austin, Texas, USA www.thecrossingsaustin.com * The Findhorn Foundation, Forres, Scotland www.findhorn.org * PSA life mastery (Personal Spiritual Alchemy), Wells, Somerset, UK www.psalifemastery.com * The Chalice Well, Glastonbury, Somerset, UK - www.chalicewell.org.uk * The Isle of Avalon Foundation, Glastonbury, Somerset, UK www.isleofavalonfoundation.com
If you answer “yes” to these questions, then I think you are in need of a well-deserved break, not only for yourself, but for those around you, and most of all for your body! * At the Center, Hartford, Maine, USA www.atthecenter.net * Inner Stillness, Rockland, Maine, USA www.InnerStillnessRetreats.com * Ravens’ Crossing, Appleton, Maine, USA www.ravens-crossing.com * Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Massachusetts, USA - www.kripalu.org * The Peace Abbey, Sherborn, Massachusetts, USA - www.peaceabbey.org * Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, New York, USA www.eomega.org * Himalayan Institute, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, USA www.himalayaninstitute.org
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Acupuncture Clinic of Rhonda Feiman, Dr. of Oriental Medicine, DOM, L.Ac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 26 At the Center, Laurie Babineau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Avena Botanicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Blue Hill Food Co-Op & Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Body & Soul Day Spa & Wellness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 15, 18, 35 Amy Campbell, Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Sally Clinton, Certified Ayurvedic Consultant & Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Certified Breath Facilitator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Deeper Well Therapeutic Massage at Kennebec Cutters, Ruthanne Harrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Downeast School of Massage Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13 Downeast School of Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 17 EarthTree Holistic Services, Yvonne Raphael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Enchantments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 16 Evergreen Naturopathic Clinic, Jennifer L. Johnson, ND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Five Seasons: Whole Foods Cooking School, Lisa Silverman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Foot & Hand Reflexology by Susan Moulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Julianne M. Forbes, ND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 For Your Health, Jean Rohrer, RN, BSN, CST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Franklin County Hypnosis Center, Dawn Jepson, DCH & Dennis Jepson, CH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Lin Gaskin-Drechsler, Certified Aromatherapist, Reiki Master, LMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 15, 17 Greater Brunswick Physical Therapy, Donna Maria Bordeaux P.T. & Peter Cooper M.S. P.T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Harborside Center for Wellbeing, Alina Blakesley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 18 Harvest Time Natural Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Healing Hypnosis, Valerie St. Clair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Hidden Meadow Healing Center, Donna McGowan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 14 Holistic Alternatives, Barbara Joseph, RPP, CBF, RM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Holistic Chiropractic Center, Merritt L. Armstrong, DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Jeffrey Hotchkiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Inner Stillness Retreats, Karen Searls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 17 Johnson Associates, Dr. Thomas Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 10 Jordan Avenue Massage, Olma Sullivan, RN, LMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Sid LeFavour, H.M.C., Homeopathic Master Clinician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Leapin’ Lizards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Life Unlimited Inc., Lashell Moon, Reiki Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Maine Acupuncture & Medical Assessments, Robert N. Phelps, Jr., MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 12 Morning Glory Natural Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Namaste’ Institute for Holistic Studies, Sheena Gillespie-Linscott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 18 Natural Balance, Melanie Clarke, M.Ac, L.Ac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 10 Natural Healing & Learning Center, Roberta Barnes, Gendai Reikiho & Komyo Reiki Shihan & Herbalist . . . . .21 Natural Living Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Nature’s Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Maria Jackson Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 QiGong Studio - Holistic Wellness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Ravens’ Crossing, Lori Cressler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17 Rising Moon Healing Arts, Kimberly Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Royal River Natural Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Michael A. Russo, ND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Saco Healing Arts, John Lehmus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Sanctuary Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Senator Inn & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Silo Seven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21 Lisa Silverman, Therapeutic Breathwork Facilatator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Douglas Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Somewhere In Thyme Healing & Teaching, Lucinda Walking Flower Babin, H.H.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Spring Tree Therapies, Abby C. Williams, LMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 The LeBel School of Holistic Health, Lisa LeBel, RMT, Usui/Tibetan Reiki & Karuna Reiki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 21 The Peace Abbey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 The Picture of Health, Carlaine A. Reynolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 18 Therapeutic Bodywork Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 The Thirteenth Moon Art Therapy & Shamanism Center, Susan Bakaley Marshall, Board Certified Art Therapist, Licensed Clinical Counselor, Shamanic Practitioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Toward The Light, Rev. Juliet Nightingale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Tres Amigos - Mind, Body, Spirit, Mona Paschke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Village Massage & Day Spa, Bill Coombs, LMT, CH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15 Waldoboro Chiropractic & Spa, Dr. Debra A. Tillou & Dr. Lisa Corron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Well Forms, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 WERU 89.9 FM Community Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27 WMPG 90.9 FM & 104.1 FM Community Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 7 Meg Wolff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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