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OF HEMP AND HEALTH

Wumaniti aims to heal

BY SCOTT GERDES

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INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE DE TAOS Young Goliath seeks all-inclusive approach to Taos medical care

BY VIRGINIA L. CLARK

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BREAKING THE SILENCE

School program shatters mental illness stigmas, empowers students

BY SCOTT GERDES

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FROM APPLES TO APPS

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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ILLNESS AND TRAUMA A new perspective

TAKING AN EARTH WALK

‘The sacred protocols, tools and medicine ways of treating spiritual illness’

BY REV. SHAMAN SANDRA CHESTNUTT

CHRIS BAKER Publisher STACI MATLOCK Managing Editor SCOTT GERDES Special Sections Editor KARIN EBERHARDT Art Director CHRIS WOOD Advertising Director WILL AVERY II Production Manager MARY BETH LIBBEY Copy Editor MORGAN TIMMS Photographer

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OF HEMP AND HEALTH Wumaniti aims to heal

BY S COT T G E R D E S

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er name is Kristin DiFerdinando, but she’s better known as Gemma Ra’Star, the brains, heart and energy behind Wumaniti Earth Native Sanctuary — a place of indigenous wellness through the use of organic hemp medicine, equine therapy, health consultation, and ceremonies and circles.

Her relatively new shop on the corner of Ledoux Street and Camino de la Placita offers the signature Hemp Heroe protein energy bar, hemp clothing and medicinal CBD oils and body products. Oh, and then there’s the consultations.

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GEMMA RA’STAR, CENTER FRONT, AND HER EMPLOYEES HARVEST HEMP AND HOLD SOME OF WUMANITI’S PRODUCTS.

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ore and more people are coming to Gemma and her staff for health advice.

“We do a lot of consulting with people for free,” she says.

“They tell us what’s going on in their life whether it’s of a physical, emotional or spiritual nature and then we give them guidance with our whole product line, which you could technically survive on if there was nothing else available. We deal with everything but death.”

The medicinal properties of hemp, she adds, helps people with all kinds of ailments from PTS anxiety to aiding in keeping cancer and arthritis in remission and chronic pain. “We can also help people find out where the ailment is coming from in their body,” she states.

Medicinal marijuana continues to grow in use and acceptance, but hemp oil is dissimilar from pot. The hemp plant has different amounts of other endocannabinoids in it.

Marijuana has high THC levels.

THC is an endocannabinoid that’s psycho active and is “great for healing, especially eating it,” Gemma explains.

“But with the plants we utilize, the hemp plants, they’re all under .3 percent of the THC and are just higher in other endocannabinoids like CBD, CBC, CBN and CBE.” The reason why CBD oil works with so many health issues, she

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says, is because it regenerates cells in humans and animals, and it eats dead cells. “Sickness is a build up of toxic cells, dead cells in the body,” Gemma describes. “It can come from mental blockages, from physical things that have happened in life and it can come from lineage. We’ve noticed that the hemp medicine, along with an alkaline diet, has been improving people’s lives 110 percent.”

Wumaniti grows hemp in fields in Questa and at Taos Pueblo. They harvested 13 total acres last year.

The medicine comes from the hemp flowers, which is then put into Wumaniti’s oils, capsules and body care products. The energy bars are made from the hemp seed.

Hemp clothes are made from the hemp stalk. “We utilize the whole plant,” Gemma emphasizes.

The hemp fabric is produced out of country, for now, but the clothing is made locally.

“There’s no U.S. company processing the fabric yet,” says Gemma. “It takes a lot of both human and machine power.”

Currently, Wumaniti independently contracts about 17 people part time. Wumaniti has expanded to Santa Fe into a 5,900-square foot space at the Santa Fe Place mall. And recently, she opened up a charter in Durango, Colorado and in Coba, Mexico, which is in Quintana Roo near Mayan ruins.

The root of the word

“wumaniti,” Gemma explains, comes from the Pleiadian star system meaning “flow life within the balance of the masculine and feminine.” Pleoadians are described as a collective of multidimensional beings or extraterrestrials (“Nordic aliens”) from the Taurus constellation, Pleiades. They are said to navigate other worlds often without spaceships, but rather, through human consciousness to deliver messages of enlightenment.

“Thousands and thousands of years ago, humans spoke in color and energy; they didn’t use words much,” she continues. “Wumaniti is more like the tone in a sound than a word — like you’re in the womb and it’s comforting. It also means finding the balance between the positive and the negative — the yin and the yang. Wumaniti is about doing your best on Earth.

“There’s a shift happening on Earth right now and it’s really an extreme shift of peace and love.

And at the same time a lot of people that live here base lifestyles on not letting go. That just creates more fear, so it’s a time of where we truly believe in balancing the masculine and feminine, and work together for sustainability.”

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Integrative Medicine de Taos

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THE ACUPUNCTURE PROCEDURE OF MOXA, THE BURNING OF ARTEMISIA, ON THE ZUSANLI POINTS CAN BE EMPLOYED AS A WAY TO ENHANCE THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY PREVENT THE FLU VIRUS.

Young Goliath seeks all-inclusive approach to Taos medical care

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he olden days when you called your family doctor with a problem and he said, “Take two aspirin and call me in the morning,” are gone. Thankfully, that kind of onesize-fits-all medical care has been replaced with a “whole-patient” approach, the most inclusive health care approach to date – integrative medicine.

It’s not another field of conventional medicine like cardiology, orthopedics, internal medicine

or radiology. And it’s not another field of alternative medicine such as herbalism, chiropractics, homeopathy or acupuncture.

It’s both. A blend of conventional and alternative or complementary medicine, taking into account a person’s overall health — including consideration of mental-emotional, family, lifestyle, work and socioeconomic factors.

“There are many definitions of ‘integrative’ health care,” according to popular wellness guru Andrew

Weil M.D., as quoted on the Integrative Medicine de Taos (IMdT) website, “but all involve bringing conventional and complementary approaches together in a coordinated way. The use of integrative approaches to health and wellness has grown within care settings across the United States. Researchers are currently exploring the potential benefits of integrative health in a variety of situations, including pain management for military personnel and veterans, relief of symptoms in cancer patients and survivors, and programs to promote healthy behaviors.”

IMdT’s board chair Rob Hawley, well-known herbalist and co-owner of Taos Herb Store, said the board has great plans, as well as great challenges in the next few years ahead.

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of Taos. We’re still young. We’re trying to come up with creative ways to bridge the gap between Western and alternative medicine. Which is important,” he stressed, “because medicine is in crisis with increasing expenses and decreasing insurance reimbursement.

“Doctors are being forced into assembly-line medicine with an increasing burden of office work and insurance billing. Medicare was just reduced again. These things are moving so fast, we might lose our little hospital.”

Hawley is the son of the late Taos cardiologist and pathologist Dr. Robert Hawley, Sr. who practiced at Holy Cross Hospital, and upheld herbal medicine, healing rituals and spiritualism common to Native and Hispanic healing traditions in Taos as critical to patient well-being.

Traditions that naturopath Rob Hawley, Jr. and the IMdT board of directors seek to blend with conventional treatments for optimal health and wellness.

Integrative medicine is not so much trying to pit alternative medicine against Western medicine, as much as it is using both approaches as the patient’s health requires, Hawley said.

“We’re doing well with cancer these days, but not diabetes and heart disease,” he explained. “We can manage them, but we’re not stopping them. The solution is lifestyle changes and management.

We have good science that shows if people change their diet and exercise, then health increases.”

The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

Hawley added that IMdT is actively seeking ways to educate people to a future that brings together various traditions of caring for the whole person.

One example is the Wellness Fiesta in early September. Look for vendors of all modalities of health care, music, dancing and other fun stuff. Information and education will be via Taos Talks (the Taos

medical version of the popular Ted Talks platform) and integrative medicine panels discussing real or theoretical health scenarios.

Most important of all is signing up for IMdT emails regarding their “Monthly Meet-ups” on first Mondays, open to the public; and getting updates on the September health event. Sign up for emails on imdt.life or go to em.godaddy.com/ signups/203170/join.

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REV. SHAMAN SANDRA CHESTNUTT OF EARTH WALK MEDICINE HOLDS TWO MEDICINE BAGS. The light colored one has ground blue corn in it, which represents the grandmother (female) element in us and all creation. The dark one has tobacco in it, which represents the grandfather (male) element in us and all creation. “Together, amounts are dropped to the ground as gratitude offerings to creator and to our wcompassionate ancestors who love us and walk with us on our Earth Walk, for hearing and answering our prayers,” says Chestnutt.

“These offerings are done as part of wedding ceremonies, healing ceremonies and as part of my personal daily life prayers. I offer these gratitudes from the most humble aspect of myself, my heart.”

Taking an Earth walk ‘The sacred protocols, tools and medicine ways of treating spiritual illness’

BY R E V. S H A M A N SANDRA CHESTNUTT

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arth Walk Medicine is located in a contemporary hogan (a Navajo Indian dwelling usually made of logs and mud with a door traditionally facing east) on the beautiful Hondo Mesa just 20 minutes north of Taos. With views of the Río Grande Gorge cliffs, the Sangré de Cristo mountain range and infinite landscapes of sage and piñon in between, this is a place where sunrises and sunsets are savory to the eyes, and double rainbows envelope us with their grander. Here, Horse People CONTINUES PAGE 20

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ALL NATURE IS SACRED. talk and play, Crow People sing and dance and the Plant People find ease in the purity of existence. Cradled

by Father Sky and Mother Earth, you can feel the spiritual connection welcoming you as the blessings of the compassionate spirits pour out upon your arrival.

Helping people for nearly two decades, my Earth Walk is rooted in multilevel disciplines passed on to me with authority to honor the methodology of the sacred protocols, tools and medicine ways of treating spiritual illness that in turn — when done honoring the strict covenant of the sacred manner of which I was shown — profoundly resonates healing on those multilevel frequencies moving through the universal circles of creation from Source, through Source, connected by Source through every sentient being.

Born of English-Hopi ancestry, my adoptive father taught me that all nature is sacred. Earth is our mother, nature is our church.

Though my childhood visits to Hopi land ended preadolescence, my connection to the many blessing way teachings of my native ancestors continued to influence me on and off throughout my adult life, until one day I was called upon to honor my roots. That calling came through the disguise of a string of debilitating supernatural illnesses I could not recover from (chronic fatigue syndrome followed by fibromyalgia, entangled with debilitating, stroke-like trans-ischemic attacks and migraines in a soup of deep depression). I ended up seeking doctoring by the wise ways and life ways of a Lakota Medicine Woman and American-Tibetan shaman that lived in my region at the time. In turn, those relatives rekindled by ancestral agreements with Hopi.

(I am not a federally recognized Native American.)

During my time of doctoring (by which I was healed of all suffering related to the conditions that ailed me), some of my life experiences were acknowledged as significant initiations for walking The Blessing Way, and agreements were made for me to receive many more teachings.

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Since then, I’ve integrated those teachings with understandings from my Hopi ancestry, and teachings from other medicine people and elders who have walked with me. I have been gifted many sacred tools with the authority to practice the protocols that come with those responsibilities.

In time, my desire to go deeper into studying shamanism brought me to participate in coursework, including a three-year residential program with the Foundation of Shamanic Studies. Amongst their many teachings, I deeply connected with the Tuvan practices from the Central Asian republic of Tuva. The Tuvan history dates back to the Stone Age, presenting many ancient techniques — some which I have integrated into my healing practice.

Adding to my spiritual Earth Walk, I completed studies for ordainment as a Minister of Walking Prayer through the Center for Sacred Studies. The two-year program prepared me to assist people spiritually in moving through the many transitions of life.

I took to heart officiating beautiful

ceremonies of welcoming newborns into our world, uniting lovers in marriage, saying goodbye to those ready to pass on and guiding people in their Earth Walk journey with spiritual counseling.

Additionally, I facilitate a New Moon prayer and drumming circle each month for women, and am available to facilitate prayer/ drumming circles for other groups as well.

I walk with humble gratitude for the opportunity to help all human beings walk in courage enabling each other’s ability to move out of crisis into empowerment.

This Earth Walk is my ceremony.

My heart speaks the language of my prayers. My mind follows. May the blessings pour out upon all of you— you are my Earth Walk family.

SANDRA CHESTNUTT IS A SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER AND MINISTER OF WALKING PRAYER WHO ALSO PERFORMS HEALING CEREMONIES, SHAMAN WEDDINGS AND IS A PLANT MEDICINE EDUCATOR. 2018-19 MEDICAL + WELLNESS DIRECTORY

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TREATING HEATSTROKE • If someone appears confused or faints, call 911 • Move the person to shade • Remove extra layers of clothing • Elevate feet • Pour cold water over person’s chest and if you have ice packs, put in arm pits • Keep person cool until help arrives

MY ABUELITA TOLD ME: TREATING A BEE STING • Mark spot where the stinger is with a felt tip marker • Remove stinger with tweezers or a credit card • Wash area well • Place a cold compress on the area • Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, if needed • Don’t scratch — use hydrocortisone cream or Calamine lotion instead • Call doctor if symptoms don’t go away in two days • Call 911 if you think you’re having an allergic reaction or if you get stung several times 22

use egg whites for burns?

Whether you get burned in the kitchen or from the sun, the home remedies for treating minor burns range from egg whites to toothpaste. According to Dr. Juan Rivera on webMD.com, the best course of action is to run cold tap water over the affected area for 10-15 minutes. Then, apply aloe vera because it instantly soothes the skin, there are no side effects and it naturally speeds up healing. Dr. Rivera says egg whites are a “no-go” for treating a burn because raw eggs can contain salmonella, and you don’t want that getting into an open wound.

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TREATING A SPRAIN Sprained ligaments often swell rapidly and are painful. Generally, the greater the pain and swelling, the more severe the injury is.

For most minor sprains, you probably can start initial injury treatment yourself.

• Rest the injured limb. Initially, a brace or splint may be helpful. And if you’ve sprained an ankle, avoid putting weight on it.

• Ice the area as soon as possible for 15-20 minutes, four to eight times a day for the first 48 hours. Be careful not to use the ice too long as it could cause tissue damage.

• Compress the area with an elastic wrap or bandage. Wraps or sleeves made from elastic or neoprene are best.

• Elevate the limb above your heart whenever possible to help prevent or limit swelling.

Sprains can take days to months to heal.

See your doctor if your sprain isn’t improving after two or three days.

Seek medical treatment for the sprain if: • You’re unable to bear weight on the injured leg, the joint feels unstable or numb, or you can’t use the joint. This may mean the ligament was completely torn. On the way to the doctor, apply a cold pack.

• You develop redness or red streaks that spread out from the injured area. This may mean you have an infection.

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Breaking the silence

School program shatters mental illness stigmas, empowers students

BY S COT T G E R D E S

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ental illness is a leech. It attaches itself without invitation and sucks hopes dry. It’s dark, scary and lasting. To remove it, the leech much be touched. It’s difficult for the host to know how to begin to rid of it. To hide with it in fear, confusion and shame is unfortunately the path most taken.

Meanwhile, those not infected often don’t want the leech near them — it’s too icky to touch and they wouldn’t know what to do with it even if they could summon the needed courage and compassion.

Desiree Woodland, a mother and longtime teacher in Albuquerque, has seen the leech up close and personal. She lost her son to suicide when he was 24. In an effort to prevent other families and young people from suffering the same fate, Woodland began presenting lessons on mental illness in Duke City classrooms.

In a talk to the mayor and the city of Albuquerque in 2013, she shared, “... My heart breaks open to realize that I was ill-equipped — he was ill-equipped — to understand mental illness. After he died, I began to educate myself and saw the great need to educate youth to make it okay to talk about something that had been hushed up, covered over with shame as if it was the fault of the person who had mental illness. It is not a moral weakness or a character flaw but an illness. ... I have endeavored to be his voice because he didn’t have one, to speak up and give youth the language to engage in dialogue, and remove the shame from mental illness.”

In 2012, Executive Director Michele Herling of Compassionate Touch Network (CTN) met with Woodland. They spoke at length about the need for mental health

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education in the classrooms. In 2013, they brought their shared vision to consummation and Breaking the Silence/New Mexico became a key program of CTN. Incorporated in July 2011, CTN is a New Mexico-based nonprofit organization that promotes mental health literacy for youth, teens and adults through education and the arts.

Trained facilitator and certified peer support worker Brenda Steele introduced Taos to Breaking the Silence in the fall of 2016.

After completing her training in Albuquerque, Steele became the program’s Northern New Mexico coordinator.

“We love the work that Brenda is doing in Taos,” commented Barbara Bruce, Breaking the Silence/New Mexico program director. “She is making a wonderful impact in the area.”

The following are Steele’s answers to our questions about the program and her involvement.

HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?

Breaking the Silence is an interactive presentation broken into two parts. In the first part, students watch a 45-minute video with four real students who live with metal illness, discussing how they discovered that they were dealing with something outside of the ordinary challenges of puberty and being a teenager. They discuss the onset of their illness, seeking treatment and what types of things helped them in their healing process.

In the second part of the presentation, the students participate in an interactive slide show where we discuss the idea that mental illness is a physical illness of the brain, and like any other illness (cancer,

asthma, etc.) when the body gets sick, we need to seek professional treatment as early as possible. There is no shame in getting help. We dig deeper into this idea of shame around mental illness and why it is often treated differently than other illnesses of the body. We define stereotypes and stigma as they relate to mental illness, and discuss the ways in which they can actively break down the walls that keep individuals from seeking the help they need.

HOW OFTEN DO YOU DO PRESENTATIONS AND FOR WHICH GRADES?

Presentations occur at all different times and depend upon the individual teacher’s schedule.

We ideally teach in health classes, due to the fact that the curriculum is state certified to cover the topic of mental illness. We primarily teach in 7th grade and 9th grade health classes, but are happy to come to any classroom where a teacher and students show interest (between 7th-12th grades). Again, the goal of this program is to increase basic awareness and understanding of mental illnesses and the stigma associated, so that we can support our young people and provide services long before they are in a crisis situation.

The presentation is very hands on, with a good deal of student participation in multiple activities. Our favorite is an exercise that teaches tools for stress reduction, and shows students the power of friendship and support to reduce harm.

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WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON STIGMAS ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS THAT YOU HEAR?

We cover this topic extensively during the presentation, and really encourage the students to dig in, and think about where the negative ideas we have about people with mental illnesses come from.

Sometimes it takes a few minutes, but normally the students are hip to it right away —”social media!” They say, “movies, TV, the news.” They get it, but we also remind them that these negative stereotypes can come from places a lot closer to our hearts ... family, friends, classmates.

We then ask them to share some of the negative stereotypes they hear.

All people with mental illnesses are “crazy, psycho, dangerous ...” the list goes on and on.

We go on to explain why these stigmas are so dangerous, and the reason is that stigma keeps people from seeking help. The longer an individual suffering waits to seek help, the worse their condition is likely to become. If we stop the shame, people are more inclined to get help, and the earlier they get help, the less likely they are to seek drastic means to eliminate their suffering later down the line.

WHAT HAPPENED IN YOUR LIFE THAT DROVE YOU TO COORDINATE AND FACILITATE THIS PROGRAM IN TAOS?

I have been living diagnosed with bipolar disorder since I was 15 years old. I hid my condition from everyone my whole life up until a couple of years ago. I never told anyone besides my doctor that I had felt suicidal before, that I had been hospitalized and medicated. I hid a huge part of my life from employers, friends, boyfriends, teachers and even from myself at many points.

As I got older, I realized that I didn’t want to hide anymore; and as I learned to better love and care for myself, I also found that I had a strong desire to be of greater service to people like myself, who had suffered so much alone.

In trying to imagine how I might be of service to others like me, I realized that I could never even begin to help anyone else escape the shame and stigma of a mental disorder if I didn’t help myself first.

So, a couple of years ago I decided to stop hiding my condition. It was a bigger deal for me than I thought it would be — telling employers and old friends that didn’t know. I was afraid they would judge me, that some might even be openly afraid of me. I chose to be brave on this issue for the first time in my life, and it has paid off 100 percent and then some. From that point forward, I have spoken openly with everyone I work with and for, as well as all of the people I hold close to my heart.

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WHAT ARE SOME TYPICAL REACTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS THAT YOU HAVE SEEN IN THE COMMUNITY?

Shame, fear, anxiety, misunderstanding to name a few.

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MENTAL ILLNESS CAN AFFECT ANYONE. IF LEFT UNTREATED AND IGNORED, IT CAN HAVE TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES. BREAKING THE SILENCE IS HELPING TAOS’ JUNIOR AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BUST THE MYTHS AND STEREOTYPES ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. SHOWN HERE, MOTORCYCLISTS RODE FROM SANTA FE TO THE RÍO GRANDE GORGE BRIDGE TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE PREVENTION IN SEPTEMBER 2016.

My illness is still a full-time job in its own right that requires an enormous amount of hard work and self-care, but shame and hiding are not part of that work load anymore, and I can’t begin to tell you how much weight that has taken off my shoulders.

Part of the reason I am doing the work I do now with Breaking the Silence is because it is important to me that we speak openly and truthfully about mental illness, that includes my own. I love the work we do. Stigma busters!

I don’t share too many details about my personal story or condition with students in the classroom because that’s not what the program is about, but I do always let the students know that I have a mental illness and am trained as a peer support worker. This is very important to me. I always tell them, “I share my condition out loud with you today because no one ever did that for me when I was your age (many of the students I teach are the exact same age I was when I discovered I was bipolar), and it left me feeling terribly lonely and isolated. Not until I was an adult did anyone ever openly divulge to me that they were living with a mental illness.

And even then, there was so much shame. I want things to be different for you all growing up today — and I really believe it can be.

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WHO CAN BE A FACILITATOR?

Facilitators for Breaking the Silence come from all walks of life.

The only requirement to be a facilitator is a passion and commitment to breaking stigma. Facilitators are trained and work as co-facilitators before becoming lead facilitators.

Some facilitators work professionally in the mental health field, some are family members affected by illness within their families and some are people living with mental illnesses.

In recent years, the organization has begun to train youth facilitators to help teach the classes as well.

HOW ARE STUDENTS RESPONDING TO PROGRAM? AT FIRST, DO THEY SEEM UNCOMFORTABLE OR NERVOUSLY LAUGH OR ARE THEY DEATHLY SILENT? AND BY THE END, DO YOU SEE, HEAR ANY EPIPHANIES?

From the beginning I was pleasantly surprised by how positively students have responded to this program. They really get it, almost right off the bat. They often connect the dots so quickly, and can see why this matters and how they can play a roll in making things different. They have the power to remove the stigma and shame around mental illness in our community, and I always try to remind them that they do.

HAVE YOU PERSONALLY WITNESSED POSITIVE RESULTS?

I really have. Sometimes I get an instant response, where a student will express appreciation for what

we are doing at their school immediately. But, we have also noted good conversations going on in the classroom in the days and weeks after we leave. The teachers we work with really care about this topic, that is why they invite us in to present in the first place. They understand and support openness around mental health and wellness.

WHAT ARE THE PROGRAM’S LONG-TERM GOALS?

Our long-term ideal goal for the Taos community is that every student would get a change to experience this presentation.

Whether they personally experience a mental health challenge or not, at some point they will likely know and care about someone who does. One in five individuals will experience some form of mental illness in their lifetime. The odds are that mental illnesses will impact us all personally at some point. We want students to be well informed with access to local organizations and information, so that if they, or someone they care about is in crisis, they know what to do and don’t have to handle it alone.

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emember the “pink slime” on McDonald’s hamburgers that nobody really explained and many people didn’t even question?

Well, that was ammonium hydroxide. The fast food giant stopped adding it to their meat in 2011. But what about all the other chemical additives you’ve never heard of and can barely pronounce?

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) in chewing gum? Azodicarbonamide in bread? Why is something called tert-butylhydroquinone in potato chips?

Does caramel coloring really have caramel in it?

Consumers are becoming more and more interested in and educated about what they’re eating. Over the past few years, several apps have popped up to help people figure out what is in their food and if they should put it in their mouths. All of the following are just a sample of what’s out there.

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FOODUCATE One of the highest rated healthy eating and calorie counter apps out there. Features a personalized nutrition box, food grades and explanations and healthy food recommendations. Fooducate grades foods based on ingredients. Sugar Rush is another app offered by Fooducate. It can tell you how much sugar has been added to your food and differentiates between natural and added sugars.

LIFESUM Also highly rated, this app helps you track your food intake and healthy living habits. It includes a test to help you choose the right diet plan.

THE APP ALSO OFFERS ADVICE ON EATING BETTER AND FOR LOSING WEIGHT, TIPS FROM EXPERTS AND AN INTUITIVE CALORIE COUNTER. Like similar apps, Lifesum has easy food tracking through the use of a barcode scanner.

MYFITNESSPAL Calorie Counter and diet tracker app that makes it simple to log your food intake and physical activity. It’s simple to use — one feature is a barcode scanner that recognizes more than 4 million barcodes. The MyFitnessPal boasts a database of more than 6 million foods from all over the world. “Food Insights,” Recipe Importer” and a “Calorie Counter” are some of its other features.

The creators of this popular app say the more you log your eating and exercise, the more you will learn about your habits, which in turn leads you to making healthier choices.

CALORIEKING This is a science-based weight management web program and a provider of calorie-centric tools for weight control. The CalorieKing Program helps you to understand how you are personally affected by “calories-in and calories-out”. The program guides you to develop new behaviors that support your personal health objectives. CalorieKing is a preferred app of Angela Borrego, Holy Cross Hospital’s registered dietitian. “I use this app with a lot of my patients, and specifically with my type 1 diabetes management service clients,” she said.

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So now that you want to get your body in order, how about the mind? Well, there’s apps for that, too. One of the most heralded and popular is Calm, an app for “mindfulness and meditation to bring more clarity, joy and peace to your daily life.” Apple’s 2017 App of the Year says that through its guided meditations, Sleep Stories, breathing programs and relaxing music, your stress will go down and you’ll get better sleep. Calm is free to download. You can access relaxing music, a sample of meditation sessions and a limited Sleep Stories library.

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The psychology of illness and trauma A new perspective

BY W E N DY E . WAG N E R

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estern medicine and ancient masters have finally agreed that the mind influences all aspects of health and well being. Nevertheless, many individuals with severe illnesses are finding that mere positive thinking is insufficient. Just hearing words such as cancer, MS, chronic fatigue, etc., spark our worst fears. Therefore, an understanding and application of the principals of mind training are needed to provide real relief. Our most powerful fears, however, are stashed in the subconscious where conflicting and imprisoning beliefs reside. We must bring these to light if we are to change the destructive mind-set and reap positive effects on the body, mind and spirit.

When you consider how bitterly we complain and ruthlessly drive our body, is it any wonder that our immune system is troubled?

SCIENCE HAS CONCLUDED THAT ALL THE CELLS OF OUR BODIES ARE LISTENING TO EVERY THOUGHT THAT WE HAVE. This revolutionary statement can be expanded by one given me by an advanced teacher. He stated that it is impossible to have a neutral, ineffective thought. Rather, every single thought we have is directly creating either more ease and peace or more pain, difficulty and chaos. Because, we create our entire reality with thought.

THE MIND IS A GREAT MAGNIFYING GLASS

It is tragic that in all our schooling we are not taught to watch our minds and consciously choose which thoughts to think and which to avoid like the plague. In fact, no one told us that the mind is a great magnifying glass, and more importantly, what it looks upon”grows.” Neither did they add, “and be very careful, children, not to think about lack in any form because if you do, lack’s presence in your life will increase.”

A 180-degree shift starts with the word “sin.”

We often hear the statement that we create our own reality. How does this idea relate to a sudden trauma or a diagnosis of serious illness? In my personal experience with stage two cancer, I initially uncovered enormous guilt and ceaseless suspicions that cancer had come as punishment. Today’s single most destructive thought form is the belief that we have done something so bad that it is unforgivable (sin) and punishment will inevitably follow.

This single idea has been insidiously sewn into tiny minds for thousands of years, and has spawned two highly destructive twins — guilt and punishment.

GUILT AND PUNISHMENT

In ancient Greece, sin had a far more sympathetic meaning.

Sin, or hamartia was an archery term meaning missing the mark.

Metaphorically speaking, this can be thought of as a union with

God, union with self, forgiving oneself, finding truth or peace of mind. However, to accomplish this, the archer must miss the mark thousands of times. In fact, in this interpretation, the archer can only learn by missing or sinning. It is easy to see profound ramifications of this change in perspective. As an unforgivable sin turns into a necessary mistake the entire world view shifts. This new/ old meaning of sin eliminates the unbearable weight of both guilt and punishment.

SHIFTING THE WORLD VIEW

After penetrating the illusory guilt layer, I clearly saw that illness had profound and essential messages for me. Furthermore, based on my experience with clients, I found that the uncovering can happen naturally once the meaning of certain other critical words, like lazy, are re-evaluated. When the highly pejorative nature of this word is transformed, it becomes obvious that it is essential for any ill person to practice intense stillness. In this manner, the mystery surrounding the illness’s meaning can more readily be penetrated and energy regained.

Selfishness is another word with far-reaching negative connotations. However, we need to practice holy selfishness to start regaining energy. This means reducing stress, giving only what we genuinely feel compelled to give, avoiding stressful people and putting ourselves first — a most radical concept.

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INTO THE “NOW”

A major purpose of illness is to invite us more deeply into the “now.”

When a sudden health diagnosis, trauma or death of a loved one occurs, it is normal to enter a nowhere stage. One feels thick and foggy and thoughts become jumbled. One also feels tired, unable to accomplish anything and utterly lost. However, if we separate the letters,”now” and “here,” we find a new meaning entirely. Because our fantasy future collapses with a sudden trauma, we have the opportunity to enter a highly prized state called the present moment. It is possible that a major purpose of illness is to invite us into the “now.”

It is within this calm, nonjudgmental, more surrendered state that we are more likely to access the answers as to why our soul is in tumult. Isn’t it reasonable to assume we need a dire wake-up call to get us to stop, look and listen a lot more carefully?

THE GIFTS OF TRAUMA

Whatever the cause, the new therapy becomes a means of clearing guilt, watching negative thoughts and choosing positive ones. Consequently, it then becomes easier to take positive (rather than fearbased) action. Energy wants, above all else, to move and express. The new therapy begins the fundamental inquiry into where any stagnation might be limiting the flow of energy

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in the body and/or mind. Finding the gifts and the all-important message of the trauma is critical for our continued evolution. It becomes the primary goal of therapy. Perhaps we need to clear subconscious guilt or find our life’s purpose. Maybe we are holding back too much of who we really are, or are self-critical and judgmental of others.

THE BODY IS AN EFFECT OF THE MIND

My teacher used to say that the body is entirely an effect of the mind, and, if the body is sick it is 100 percent attributable to “dis-ease” in the mind. He never said that occasionally a strong virus can take over. He said that in truth, nothing is more powerful than we are.

ACHIEVING HARMONY

Instead of numbing ourselves with drugs and distractions we need to listen and dialogue daily with our symptoms. In this manner we become kinder to the body by asking it what it needs to be happier and more balanced. We dare to contact our illusory guilt because we have realized that guilt is a pure lie. We face our conflicts directly and are determined to deal with them. Overall, we aim for increased authenticity and joy.

THOUGHT BECOMES A BRIDGE

Illness and trauma ask us to change. With every thought, we are given the opportunity to make different choices. Yet, it is essential to realize that based on each thought, different worlds arise.

One world is filled with pain and suffering and the other with peace beauty and ease. As we strive to use our minds correctly in every moment, thought becomes the bridge between these worlds.

WENDY WAGNER PH.D. IS A THERAPIST SPECIALIZING IN CANCER AND SEVERE ILLNESS SUPPORT. SHE ALSO FACILITATES SMOKING CESSATION, HYPNOTHERAPY, AND HEALTHY PREGNANCY. WAGNER PRACTICES IN TAOS AND SANTA FE, WITH GROUPS, YOUTH AND ADULTS. SHE ALSO CONSULTS ONLINE INTERNATIONALLY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE HER WEBSITE, WENDYEWAGNER. COM OR CALL (575) 613-9557 TO SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION.

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Peñasco Medical Clinic Joanna Hooper, MD David Gould, PA-C Laura McCutcheon, PA-C 15136 State Road 75, Peñasco; 587-2205 Taos Medical Clinic Alfredo Vigil, MD Joanna Hooper, MD Ruthie Guzman, CNP Sandra Whitney, CNP Heather Bates, FNP Erick Struck, LISW Eleanor Romero, LPC 1331 Gusdorf Road, Taos; 758-3601

Family Practice Associates of Taos Ellen Warren, MD Marc Steinberg, MD Beverly Teagle, CNP Donna Naranjo, PA-C Joshua Nguyen, PA-C 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 150, Taos familypracticeassociatesoftaos.com; 758-3005 Moreno Valley Healthcare Clinic Zachary Engelbert, DO Margaret Van Antwerp, FNP Diana Louise Lewis, FNP 11 Elliot Barker Lane, #A, Angel Fire; 377-3301 Presbyterian Medical Services/Questa Health Center Rollin Oden, MD Tamaki Harrold, CNP Tyler Morgan, DDS Lisa Bushnell, CNP 2573 State Road 522, Questa pmsnm.org; 586-0315 Primary and Integrative Care Taos Health Systems James Cardasis, DO Colleen Unkel, FNP-BC Taos Health Systems 1329 Gusdorf Rd., Taos taosprimarycare.org; 751-8961 Schreiber Family Medicine, LLC Lucas Schreiber, MD Gina Torres-Balsamo, PA Jeremy Edmonds, DO 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 125, Taos schreiberfamilymedicine.com; 751-7430 Taos Medical Group Primary adult medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, dermatology, social worker, therapist, echo technician Michael Kaufman, MD Jemery Kaufman, MD Robert White, MD Neal Friedman, MD Deborah Van Willigen, MD Christopher Wyndham, MD Bonnie Kaufman, LISW David Raskin, CNP Pamela Yven, CFNP Bridget Barnhardt, PA-C 1399 Weimer Road, Suite 200, Taos taosmedicalgroup.com; 758-2224

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Lilly-Marie Blecher, ND, DOM Joanna J. Hooper, MD Alana Benjamin, MD Patrick Shaw, LMT #4967 Tracy Miller, LMT #8415 Carl Wagner, DOM Bill Curry, LMT #8597 Jen Antill, LMT #7783 Hannah Becker, DOM Neala Peake, Ph.D Noriko Wilson, DOM, RN Kristin Swim, NTP Dr. Celeste Griego, ND, MS, LMT #5860 1337 Gusdorf Rd., Ste. O info@taoswholehealth.org taoswholehealth.org;776-7806 VA Outpatient Clinic 1353 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos albuquerque.va.gov/locations/TaosClinic.asp 751-0328 GENERAL/MINOR S U R G E RY Schreiber Family Medicine, LLC Lucas Schreiber, MD Jeremy Edmonds, DO Ryan Murphy, DO 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 125, Taos schreiberfamilymedicine.com; 751-7430 Taos Surgical Specialties Taos Health Systems Alden Cockburn, MD Aiden O’Rourke, MD Michael Darnell, MD 1399 Weimer Road, Suite 600, Taos taossurgery.org; 751-8961 GAST R O E N T E R O LO GY (colonoscopy, urology and upper endoscopy) Family Practice Associates of Taos Ellen Warren, MD Marc Steinberg, MD Bev Teagle, CNP Donna Naranjo, PA-C Josh Nguyen, PA-C 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 150, Taos familypracticeassociatesoftaos.com; 758-3005 Schreiber Family Medicine, LLC Lucas Schreiber, MD Ryan Murphy, DO 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 125, Taos schreiberfamilymedicine.com; 751-7430 Taos Surgical Specialties Taos Health Systems Alden Cockburn, MD 1399 Weimer Road, Suite 600, Taos taossurgery.org; 751-0334

H O S P I TA L I STS (in-patient physicians who work exclusively in a hospital) Holy Cross Hospital Kim Adler, CNP Olan Bassett, MD Aaron Davis, DO John Foster, MD Geilan Ismail, MD, MBA Cipry Jaramillo, MD Liana Martinez, DNPc, MSN, ANP-C, ACNP-C, ACNPC Tze Yong, MD 1397 Weimer Road, Taos taoshospital.org; 758-8883 H O S P I TA L S Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center 455 St. Michaels Drive, Santa Fe stvin.org; (505) 913-3361 Holy Cross Hospital 1397 Weimer Road, Taos taoshospital.org; 758-8883 Presbyterian Española Hospital 1010 Spruce St., Española espanola-hospital.phs.org; (505) 753-7111 INFUSION CLINICS Holy Cross Hospital 1397 Weimer Road, Taos dcripps@taoshospital.org taoshospital.org; 751-5813 Southwest Care Center 649 Harkle Road, Santa Fe southwestcare.org; (505) 989-8200 INTERNAL MEDICINE Holy Cross Hospital John Foster, MD Geilan Ismail, MD, MBA Robert White, MD 1397 Weimer Road, Taos taoshospital.org 758-8883 for Drs. Foster and Ismail; 758-2224 for Dr. White Schreiber Family Medicine, LLC Lucas Schreiber, MD Gina Torres-Balsamo, PA Jeremy Edmonds, DO 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 125, Taos schreiberfamilymedicine.com; 751-7430 Taos Medical Group Michael Kaufman, MD Jemery Kaufman, MD Neal Friedman, MD Robert White, MD Christopher Wyndham, MD Deborah Van Willigen, MD Bonnie Kaufman, LISW David Raskin, CNP Pamela Yven, CFNP Bridget Barnhardt, PA-C 1399 Weimer Road, Suite 200, Taos taosmedicalgroup.com; 758-2224 CONTINUES PAGE 50

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O B ST E T R I C S & GY N ECO LO GY (women’s health care) The Birth Center and Women’s Health Institute — Taos Health Systems Tim Moore, MD, OB/GYN Sharon Ransom, MD, OB/GYN Susan Akins, RN, CNM Naomi Hannah, RN, CNM Anna Heusner, CNM 1331 Maestas Road, Taos taoswomenshealth.org; 751-8961 Schreiber Family Medicine, LLC Lucas Schreiber, MD Gina Torres-Balsamo, PA Jeremy Edmonds, DO 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 125, Taos schreiberfamilymedicine.com; 751-7430 O N CO LO GY (cancer) Christus St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center 490 West Zia Road, Santa Fe christushealth.org ; (505) 913-8900 OPTOMETRISTS/OPTICIANS /OPHTHALMOLOGY (eye) Eye Associates of New Mexico Warren J. Rorebeck, OD P. James Sanchez, MD 1399 Weimer Road, Suite 300, Taos eyenm.com; 758-0621 Real Eyes Robert Ratzlaff, OD 1021-B Salazar Rd., Ste. 100, Taos realeyestaos.com; 758-3215 Taos Eyewear — Vision Source Jane Compton, OD Cruz Alta Plaza, 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite. F, Taos; visionsource-drcompton.com; 758-2205/758-8758 O RT H O PA E D I C S / S P O RTS M E D I C I N E (bone and joint) Center for Physical Health Taos Health Systems Kathy Alcon, PT, MS, WCS, CLT Sarah Lenneman, PT, DPT Kelly Mulcahy, CT Terri Aronovitz, PT, MSPT Robert Drenning, PT, MPT Robert Niemeier, PT, DPT (Angel Fire clinic) Demian Knight, PT Marcia Ready, PT taosphysicalhealth.org MAIN OFFICE: 1398 Weimer Road, Taos; 737-0304 NORTH SIDE: 1307 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado (High Altitude Health & Fitness); 758-1004 ANGEL FIRE: 11 Elliott Barker Lane; 377-1900 Mogul Medical Urgent Care T. Quigley Peterson, MD William Blevins, MD

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Spike Lynch, MD Linda Lynch, MD Paul Mikkelson, MD Christa Castro, PA-C Marty Miller, CNP 108 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley mogulmedical.com; 776-8421 Taos Orthopaedic Institute Dan Guttmann, MD John B. Reid III, MD Sean Marvil, MD 1219-A Gusdorf Road, Taos taosortho.com; Toll-free 888-758-0009 OTO L A RY N G O LO GY (ear, nose and throat)

P O D I AT RY (foot) Holy Cross Hospital Foot and Ankle Associates, Inc. Chad Squire, DPM 1399 Weimer Rd., Suite 700B taoshospital.org; (505) 982-0123 R A D I O LO GY Holy Cross Hospital Imaging Taos Health Systems Paul Johnson, MD Peter Selzer, MD John Whitaker, MD 1397 Weimer Road, Taos taoshospital.org; 758-8883

New Mexico Sinus Institute Ear, nose, throat and allergy specialists Taos Clinic Jesse Knight, MD Steven Harris, MHS, PA-C Joshua Nguyen, PA-C 224 Cruz Alta Road, Suite G newmexicosinusinstitute.com; 208-7762

Santa Fe Imaging 1640 Hospital Drive, Santa Fe santafeimaging.com; 505-983-9350

Southwestern Ear, Nose & Throat Associates Allergy and sinus, hearing and balance, Sleep Center, facial plastics 1620 Hospital Drive, Santa Fe Thomas Thomason, MD David Brown, MD Matthew Hinsley, MD Lily Love, MD 835 Spruce St., Unit A, Espanola Peter Shepard, MD 108 Legion Dr., Suite. B, Las Vegas Matthew Hinsley, MD 118 Central Park Square, Los Alamos Roger Wiggins, MD swentnm.com; 505-982-4848

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(children’s health care) Family Practice Associates of Taos Ellen Warren, MD Marc Steinberg, MD Bev Teagle, CNP Donna Naranjo, PA-C Josh Nguyen, PA-C 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 150, Taos familypracticeassociatesoftaos.com; 758-3005 Holy Cross Hospital Vladimir Spira, MD Kris Hendricks, MD Sarah Smith, DNP, MSN, CPNP 1329 Gusdorf Road, Taos taoshospital.org; 758-8883 Schreiber Family Medicine, LLC Lucas Schreiber, MD Gina Torres-Balsamo, PA Jeremy Edmonds, DO 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 125, Taos schreiberfamilymedicine.com; 751-7430 Taos Clinic for Children & Youth Sylvia F. Villarreal, MD Sarah Drenning, CPNP 1393 Weimer Road, Taos taospeds.org; 758-8651

X-Ray Associates of New Mexico 490-A West Zia Road, Suite 110, Santa Fe xranm.com; General information: (505) 216-3233 Scheduling: (505) 983-9139

Holy Cross Hospital 1397 Weimer Road, Taos taoshospital.org; 751-8990 S P E EC H PAT H O LO GY Holy Cross Hospital Speech-language and swallowing therapy Kristen Torres 1397 Weimer Road, Taos taoshospital.org; 751-5740 or 758-8883 U R O LO GY

VAS C U L A R D I S E AS E Michael Darnell, MD 1399 Weimer Road, Suite 600, Taos taossurgery.org; 751-0334 WO U N D C A R E Holy Cross Hospital Jeanne Alvarez 1397 Weimer Road, Taos taoshospital.org; 758-8883 H E A LT H C A R E C L I N I C S El Centro Family Health 15136 State Road 75, Peñasco; 587-2205 Taos Medical Clinic 1331 Gusdorf Road, Taos; ecfh.org; 758-3601

Questa Health Center 2573 State Road 522; pmsnm.org; 586-0315 Taos/Picuris Indian Health Center 16 Spider Road 110, Taos Pueblo laplaza.org/health/tphc; 758-4224 2018-19 MEDICAL + WELLNESS DIRECTORY

URGENT CARE Family Practice Associates of Taos Ellen Warren, MD Marc Steinberg, MD Bev Teagle, CNP Donna Naranjo, PA-C Josh Nguyen, PA-C 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 150, Taos familypracticeassociatesoftaos.com; 758-3005 Holy Cross Hospital 1397 Weimer Road, Taos taoshospital.org; 758-8883 Mogul Medical Urgent Care Clinic William Blevins, MD Spike Lynch, MD Linda Lynch, MD T. Quigley Peterson, MD Paul Mikkelson, MD Christa Castro, PA 108 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley mogulmedical.com; 776-8421 Schreiber Family Medicine, LLC Abe Balsamo, PA 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 125, Taos schreiberfamilymedicine.com 751-7430 Taos Urgent Care 330 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite C, Taos 758-1414 D E N TA L H E A LT H Angel Fire Family Dentistry Accepts Medicaid Strider McCash, DDS 27479 U.S. 64, Angel Fire angelfirefamilydentistry.com; 377-1383 El Centro Family Health Accepts Medicaid Peñasco Dental Clinic Arturo Sisneros, DDS 15136 State Road 75, Peñasco ecfh.org; 587-2809 Embudo Dental Care Kellie Harris, DMD, FAGD Kayci Harris, DDS 1102 State Road 68, Embudo kellieharrisdds.com; (505) 579-4680 Keith Jameson, DDS 2451 U.S. 522, Questa; 586-0259 Mark Niemiec, DDS 1399 Weimer Road, Suite 800, Taos markniemiecdds.com; 758-9777 Northern New Mexico Center for Cosmetic Dentistry Kellie Harris, DDS, FAGD Kayci Harris, DDS 1337 Gusdorf Road, Suite A, Taos kellieharrisdds.com; 751-9661 The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Center of Santa Fe Taos office: Sean Healy, DDS TAOSNEWS.COM/MEDICALWELLNESS

1392 Weimer Road, Taos oralsurgerycentersantafe.com; (505) 984-0694 Presbyterian/Questa Dental Clinic Accepts Medicaid Tyler Morgan, DDS 2573 State Road 522, Questa pmsnm.org; 586-0315 Red River Family Dentistry Richard Brown Jr., DDS Justin Nylund, DDS 612 W. Main St. (Miner’s Mall), Red River; 754-2300 Río Grande Dental Associates Michael Rivera, DDS 107 Plaza Garcia, Suite E, Taos; 758-0531 William Schackel, DDS (orthodontics specialist) 1392 Weimer Road, Taos (505) 983-5000; 800-834-0902 Taos Dental Group Mark Niemiec, DDS Justin Nylund, DDS C. Tom Simms, DDS Rory Yurkovich, DDS 1392 Weimer Road, Taos taosdentalgroup.com; 758-8303 Taos Family Dentistry Inc. Accepts Medicaid Kathleen Rogers, DMD 1335A Gusdorf Road, Taos; 751-9333 Taos Smiles Jeff Hammerman, DDS, MAGD 1027 Salazar Rd., Suite 1, Taos facebook.com/Taos-Smiles-382472908484328/ 758-1100 VETERINARIANS/ ANIMAL CARE Angel Fire Small Animal Hospital Susan Gaffney, DVM 3382 Mountain View Blvd., Angel Fire angelfirevet.com; 377-3165 Taos Sage Waters Energy work and healing for animals Lee Hester, HTACP #37, ESMT II, LMT #1473 67 State Highway 522, Suite B, El Prado SageWatersTaos@gmail.com; 758-4634 Horse Side Vet Guide Mobile smartphone application for horse owners and equine professionals featuring a growing knowledge-base of equine health information.

Created by Santa Fe-area vet Doug Thal, DVM, DABVP. horsesidevetguide.com Johnson Veterinary Clinic, Inc. Timothy Johnson, DVM 24987 U.S. Highway 64 west, El Prado johnsonvetclinic.com; 758-7343 Medicine Wheel Equine Center, LLC Bessie Babits, DVM bbhorsedoc@yahoo.com medicinewheelequinecenter.com 779-2466; Pager: (505) 939-0099

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic Trisha Albin, DVM, CVA Kim Sides, DVM Olivia Love, DVM Kim Herndon, DVM 1025 Salazar Rd., Taos salazarroadvetclinic.com; 758-9115 Taos Veterinary Clinic, P.C. Ted Schupbach, DVM Jeff Tidwell, DVM 41 State Highway 522 north, Taos taosvetclinic.com; 758-7310 Three Rocks Veterinary Services Large farm/ranch animals Gaven Kuykendall, DVM gbkuyk@aol.com; 313-1530 C H I R O P R AC T I C S E RV I C E S Angel Fire Chiropractic Jennifer Fitch, DC, CCSP 3379 Mountain View Blvd., Suite A1, Angel Fire drfitch@angelfirechiropractic.com angelfirechiropractic.com; 613-2148 Colonias Chiropractic Center Lucy Whyte Ferguson, DC Andrea Whyte Griffin, DC Brendan Casey, DC, ATC Arthur Lynch, MD 98 State Road 150, Suite 7, El Prado info@coloniaschiropractic.com coloniaschiropractic.com; 776-1117 El Centro Chiropractic Janet Lewis, DC 623-D Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos; 758-2944 Richard Hendren, DC 726 C Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos; 758-9006 McElmury Chiropractic Chiropractic and clinical hypnotherapy Steven McElmury, DC 303 Este Es Road, Ranchos de Taos; 758-5888 Smalling Clinic, LLC Gerald Smalling, DC, CCST 1337 Gusdorf Road, Suite U smallingclinic.com; 751-4325 Taos Center for Natural Healing Christéle Semaille, DC, APC Amanda Lora, RN Astrid Brouwer, DOM Ana Beluche, LMT #7609 Helen Tracey, LMT #6010 James Hal Dyer, LMT #6329 Patrice Johnson, LMT #6337 219 Cavalry Road, Taos taoscenterfornaturalhealing.com 751-1616 Taos Chiropractic Health Center Doug Christian, DC, APC, CCEP Keith Christian, DOM Thomas Krieger-Fritsch, DC, APC 813 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos taoschiropractic@gmail.com taoschiropractic.com; 758-8498 CONTINUES PAGE 52

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CO M P L E M E N TA RY H E A LT H C A R E Complementary health care — including holistic alternatives, Oriental medicine, massage and massage therapy, skin care, energy healing — is often best used in conjunction with Western medicine. Different fields of complimentary medicine have different certification processes and some disciplines (such as Reiki) are not licensed by the state. Due diligence on the part of the patient is sometimes required in order to find out whether certain options are indeed the best for one’s own health. *Talk to your physician and verify a health care provider’s credentials to the best of your ability. A good place to start is on the State of New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department web site, verification.rld.state.nm.us.

STAT E- L I C E N S E D PROFESSIONALS 365 Days of Wellness Integrative health support in-office services include integrative health coaching, hypnotherapy, personal training, individual yoga and massage therapy.

Offers a free 20-minute initial consultation.

Alana Grier CPC, CHt, LMT, E-RYT — wellness and yoga therapy Located in the Taos Primary Care Clinic 1329 Gusdorf Rd., Taos alanag@365well.org; 365well.org; 224-2022 Alchemy Integrated Medicine Primary care Western medicine, nutritional, herbal and psycho-social approaches and addiction medicine Gina Perez-Baron, MD 111 West Paseo del Cañon, Suite C, Taos info@aimedicine.us alchemyintegratedmedicine.com Allergy Solutions of New Mexico 219 Cavalry Road at Taos Center for Natural Healing allergiesnm.com; 751-1616/after hours 770-1418 Joey Blue, LISW Psychotherapist, intuitive and energy healing, spiritual advisement Ranchos de Taos joey@joeyblue.com; joeyblue.com; 758-9511 Colonias Chiropractic Center, P.C. Offers massage, meridian therapy, low-level laser therapy, Kinesio tape and medical pain management through trigger point injection.

98 State Road 150, Suite 7, El Prado coloniaschiropractic.com; 776-1117 Dr. Kirstie Kirstie Bender Segarra, Ph.D, LMT #4888, RMTI, E-RYT, C-IAYT Practitioner of structural integration, structural yoga therapy and integrative medicine in Taos. kirstie@taosnet.com drkirstie.com; 770-1274 Full Circle Acupuncture Dr. Erika Oviedo, DOM Acupuncture and Oriental medicine 7 Salazar Road #3, Taos urikaoviedo@outlook.com acupuncturetaos.com; 425-0447

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Stephanie Gutz, MSW Energy healing 1219 Gusdorf Road, Suite E, Taos stephanie@stephaniegutz.com stephaniegutz.com; 779-3391

Native Roots Healing Morgaine Witriol Certified clinical herbalist, intuitive healer, Acutonics sound healing; Arroyo Seco nativerootshealing.com; (904) 400-7558

Happy Healthy, LLC Tedi Ortiz Negative ION therapies, quantum energy healing; 613-2021

Not Forgotten Outreach Wellness Center Free complementary and alternative medicine for military and Gold Star families.

428 Theodora Lane admin@notforgottenoutreach.org notforgottenoutreach.org; 741-1503

The Health Mill™ Liz Winslow Fruits, RN, GCFP Health Awareness Coach healthawarenesscoaching.com; 613-2828 The High Frequency Loft A high-powered training studio and spiritual community space offering mindful movement group classes and personal sessions in AcroYoga, meditation, vegan food, music, dance, fitness and more.

Alana Lee, founder Colton Silva, founder Alana Grier, instructor Leia Layus, instructor Nikesha Breeze, instructor Yamuna Devi, instructor Heather Promise, instructor Sophia, vegan chef 1335 Gusdorf Road, Suite Q, Taos highfrequencyloft.com; (407) 929-9117 Inspirations Day Spa Massage therapy, Reiki clearing, spa facials, Tarot readings Jacqui Croat, LMT #4116 Heart of the Sacred Healing Center 522 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos inspirationsdayspa-jacquicroat.com; 770-2194 Integrative Medicine de Taos (IMdT) A platform for ongoing integrative medicine symposia in Taos. First Monday of the month meetings at Kit Carson boardroom.

118 Cruz Alta Road, Taos. info@imdt.life imdt.life; (505) 591-8028/800-914-5810 Joni MacCracken, LCSW Energy healing, psychotherapy, certified Hendricks coach in Taos. jonimaccracken.com; 770-3126 Maia Skin Spa Advanced facial treatments, board certified consultant/esthetician 201 Camino del la Merced, Taos maiaskinspa.com; 224-0659 McElmury Chiropractic Clinical hypnotherapy Steven McElmury, DC 303 Este Es Road Ranchos de Taos; 758-5888 Medica Nova Integrated and educational medicine Angelika Maria Koch, DNM, LCH, H.N.H.Ir 61 Blueberry Hill Road, Taos info@medicanova.net medicanova.net; 751-2067

Physical Vascular Therapy Increases blood flow Bernice Sandoval; 770-7118 Taos Center for Functional Medicine Thomas Krieger-Fritsch, DC, APC 813 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taostaosfunctionalmedicine.com; 758-8498 Taos Center for Natural Healing Home to Taos chiropractors, practitioners of acupuncture, massage therapy, functional medicine, holistic and applied kinesiology and emotional balancing.

Christéle Semaille, DC, APC Amanda Lora, RN Astrid Brouwer, DOM Ana Beluche, LMT #7609 Helen Tracey, LMT #6010 James Hal Dyer, LMT #6329 Patrice Johnson, LMT #6337 219 Calvary Road, Taos taoscenterfornaturalhealing.com; 751-1616 Taos Chiropractic Health Center Craniosacral, Reiki, foot reflexology Douglas Christian, DC, APC, CCEP Keith Christian, DOM Thomas Krieger-Fritsch, DC, APC 813 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taostaoschiropractic@gmail.com taoschiropractic.com; 758-8498 Total Health & Wellness Center of Taos Compound pharmacy, nutritional supplements, health assessments, disease screening, monitoring of lab values and education, medical supplies 622 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos taospharmacy@taosnet.com; 737-5810 facebook.com/Total-Health-and-Wellness-Center-ofTaos-470758959621949/ Taos Whole Health Integrative Care Collaborative, holistic health care integrating Eastern and Western primary care, acupuncture, Ayurvedic consultations, core synchronism, craniosacral therapy, energetic and psychological healing, massage therapies including Mayan abdominal, myofascial release therapy, naturopathic medicine, nutritional therapy, Oriental medicine, Qigong, reflexology, Shamanic astrology and counseling, Shiatsu, and classes and workshops.

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Jen Antill, LMT #7783 Hannah Becker, DOM Neala Peake, Ph.D Noriko Wilson, DOM, RN Kristin Swim, NTP Dr. Celeste Griego, ND, MS, LMT #5860 1337 Gusdorf Rd., Ste. O info@taoswholehealth.org taoswholehealth.org; 776-7806 Willow Clinic Personalized, natural, traditional Oriental medicine Caroline Colonna, DOM 1103 Don Juan Valdez Lane, El Prado willowclinic.com; 758-5070 * S E RV I C E S T H AT D O N OT R EQ U I R E A STAT E LICENSE All is Well, LC Catherine Ralston, clairvoyant medical intuitive 119 Quesnel, Taos; alliswell@taospsychic.com taospsychic.com; 737-3045 Jennifer Ammann Taos Yoga and Reiki Studio Reiki healer, Ashtanga Yoga instructor Taos; jenniferbellammann.com Auromesa Traditional Ayurveda, panchakarma, yoga, massage and meditation; Tizia and Paul O’Connor 101 Coyote Loop, Arroyo Hondo tizia@auromesa.com or paul@auromesa.com auromesa.com Tizia, 776-4263 or Paul, 779-6737 Ashleigh Beyer Mind/body healing through Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T) Located at Essential Massage and Spa Therapies 824 Paseo del Norte, Taos ashebey@gmail.com; beyerbest.com; 779-6855 Marilyn Grimes Certified Advanced Rolfer & Movement Teacher Taos; 758-4439 Karla Joy Demers Intuitive energy and Tibetan singing bowl healing , sacred essence painting and healing workshops Ranchos de Taos karla@karlajoy.com; karlajoy.com; 758-9511 Earth Walk Medicine Healing ceremonies, plant medicine education Reverend Shaman Sandra Chestnutt 16 Calle Conejo, Arroyo Hondo earthwalkmedicine.com; 779-4253 Equine Spirit Sanctuary Ruth Bourgeois Provides opportunities for healing and therapy with horses for persons of all ages; provides other physical, mental and spiritual therapy programs for people based on interactions with horses.

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108 Kit Carson Road, Suite H (Cabot Plaza) Taos; (575) 776-7286 Susan Myers Myofascial relief, Acutonics© practitioner, therapeutic neuromuscular massage LMT #2180, CNMT 98 State Road 150, Suite 9, Venado Plaza, El Prado smyerslmt@gmail.com susanmyerslmt.com; 741-0024 Move Into Balance Feldenkrais® Studio, dance workshops Prisca Winslow Taos; info@moveintobalance.com moveintobalance.com; 779-7169 Origin at Rancho de San Juan Healing arts, oils, meditation, sound healing, phytoaromatherapy, genesis sound bath healing Ojo Caliente, New Mexico reservations@originnewmexico.com originnewmexico.com; (505) 699-1052 Carole Pozzi Energy healing 94 State Road 150, Taos; 770-1379 Sacred Traditions Sunny Redmond Homeopathy, Shamanism, cranial sacral therapy, applied kinesiology, NLP, Wise counsel, specialty in trauma, end-of-life care Taos; sunny@onesotrue.com sunnyredmond.wordpress.com; 758-7723 Patti Sampson Reiki Master “Healing for you and your pets” taosreiki@gmail.com, animalreiki7@gmail.com 224-4272 Sheila Shortell Reiki and reflexology Talpa Community Center 4 Archuleta Road, Talpa, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

Taos Herb Company 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sure, Suit J, Taos (Albertsons shopping center), Mondays 1-6 p.m.

Walk-ins welcome. Donation or barter; 224-7290

Sonja’s Skin Salon Facials, skin care treatments, skin products and makeup, ancient thermal stamping 330 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Plaza de Colores, Taos sonja@sonjaskinsalon.com sonjaskinsalon.com; 770-2760 Wholistic Health Debra Sherry, DMH Homeopathy, nutrition, Heilkunst practitioner 107 Plaza Garcia, Unit B, Taos ddshomeopath@gmail.com wholistichealthandhealing.com; (505) 603-9888 Wumaniti Earth Native Sanctuary “Repair humanity and heal Mother Earth” Sacred retreats featuring meditation, hemp medicine, steam lodge and equine programs. Also art and music programs for youth and families.

Taos; info@wumaniti.com wumaniti.com; 776-2856 M AS SAG E Neuromuscular & Therapeutic Absolutely Wonderful Massage Result-oriented bodywork and Ayurveda therapies, hot stones Abeille-Abigail Kaelin, LMT #4090 98 State Road 150 #10, El Prado abeille@taosmountaininn.com taosmountaininn.com; 770-0375 Agape Massage 118 Este Es Rd., Taos; 770-6356 Angel Fire Massage Therapy Norma Hoffman, LMT #3007 3469 State Highway 434, Angel Fire 377-2613 Balinese Massage Kirstie Bender Segarra, LMT #4888 Taos; kirstie@taosnet.com drkirstie.com; 770-1274 Judah Botzer, LMT #116 “Transformational Body Work” 751-0779 Colonias Chiropractic Center, P.C. 98 State Road 150, Suite 7, El Prado coloniaschiropractic.com; 776-1117 Kathy Dunbar’s Body Mechanics Kathy Dunbar, LMT #1452 Massage therapy, myofascial release, orthopedic massage; 34 Sage Lane, Sage Plaza, Angel Fire 595-5230 El Monte Sagrado Spa 317 Kit Carson Rd., Taos elmontesagrado.com; 737-9880 Essential Massage and Spa Therapies Kyoko Moriyasu Hummel, LMT #072 Manuela Maeder, LMT #086 Brenda Archuleta, LMT #6015 Amelia Raymond, LMT #7221 Nancy Johnson, LMT #090 Ana Beluche, LMT #7609 Ashleigh Beyer, B.E.S.T practitioner 824 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos taosessential.com; 751-4040 2018-19 MEDICAL + WELLNESS DIRECTORY

Healing Arts at Dancing Elephant Studio Cranial sacral & Thai massage Patrick Shaw, LMT #4967 North Star Plaza, 65 State Highway 522, Suite C1, El Prado; nurshafi@hotmail.com dancingelephantstudio.com 586-1726; 770-5020 Innovative Therapies Terri Picard, LMT #4458 Taos; 770-7914 Inspirations Day Spa Jacqui Croat, LMT #4116 and associates Heart of the Sacred Healing Center 522 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos inspirationsdayspa-jacquicroat.com 770-2194 Kathleen Jackman, LMT #3484 98 State Highway 150, Venado Plaza, Suite 11 El Prado; 770-2001 Joy of Massage Joy Stromberg, LMT #7641 612 W. Main St., Suite 1A, Red River info@joymassage.com joysmassage.com; 779-7966 Lucid Massage and Art Studio 108 Kit Carson Road, Suite H (Cabot Plaza) Taos; (575) 776-7286 Susan Myers, LMT #2180 Taos; susanmyerslmt.com 776-2566 Mozelle “Mitzy” Kennaugh, LMT #2148 Massage, Bremer therapy, biomat, ortho bionomy Taos; 770-7678 Not Forgotten Outreach Wellness Center 428 Theodora Lane admin@notforgottenoutreach.org notforgottenoutreach.org; 224-1503 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa 50 Los Banos Rd., Ojo Caliente ojospa.com; 800-222-9162/583-2233 Bernice Sandoval, LMT #3903 522 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos 770-7118 Darrell Schauermann Ranchos de Taos; 770-0628 Serendipity at Studio 434 Swedish and polarity massage Jesse Serrano 3453 Mountain View Blvd., Angel Fire (505) 204-8465 Sheila Shortell, LMT #7796 Talpa Community Center 4 Archuleta Road, Talpa, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.

Taos Herb Company 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sure, Suit J, Taos (Albertsons shopping center), Mondays 1-6 p.m.

Walk-ins welcome. Donation or barter.

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Spirits of Beauty Salon and Day Spa 330 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite B, Taos (next to Urgent Care) info@spiritsofbeauty.com; spiritsofbeauty.com 758-1178 Taos Center for Natural Healing Home to Taos chiropractors, practitioners of acupuncture, massage therapy, functional medicine, holistic and applied kinesiology and emotional balancing.

Christéle Semaille, DC, APC Amanda Lora, RN Astrid Brouwer, DOM Ana Beluche, LMT #7609 Helen Tracey, LMT #6010 James Hal Dyer, LMT #6329 Patrice Johnson, LMT #6337 219 Calvary Road, Taos taoscenterfornaturalhealing.com 751-1616 Taos Chiropractic Health Center Deep tissue/therapeutic massage, Swedish/ relaxation massage, pregnancy/pre-natal massage, sports massage 813 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos taoschiropractic@gmail.com taoschiropractic.com; 758-8498 Taos Healing Arts Daniel Pretends Eagle, LMT #6825 Tiffany Jama, LMT #7925 308-B Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos taoshealingarts@gmail.com taoshealingarts.com; 758-7975 Taos Massage Therapy Tulsi Anne Rose, LMT #1528; 776-7286 Taos Rocks Hot stone and massage therapies 108 Latilla Lane, Taos; taosrocks.com; 751-3309 Taos Sage Waters Spa Deborah Curtis, MA, LMT #1251 67 State Highway 22, Suite B, Northstar Plaza, El Prado; SageWatersTaos@gmail.com taossagewaters.com; 758-4634 Taos School of Massage 94 State Road 150, El Prado taosschoolofmassage.com; 758-2725 Taos Spa & Tennis Club 111 Doña Ana Dr., Taos taosspa@taosnet.com taosspa.com; 758-1980 Taos Therapeutic Massage Group Bonne McNairn, CCST, NCBTMB, LMT #3439 Tracy MacCallum, NCBTMB, LMT 1332 E. Gusdorf Road, Taos info@massagetaos.com massagetaos.com; 758-3868 Taos Whole Health Integrative Care Massage therapies including Mayan abdominal.

Patrick Shaw, LMT #4967 Tracy Miller, LMT #8415 Bill Curry, LMT #8597 Jen Antill, LMT #7783 Dr. Celeste Griego, ND, MS, LMT #5860

1337 Gusdorf Rd., Ste. O info@taoswholehealth.org taoswholehealth.org; 776-7806 Mary Tara Massage & Energy Work Mary Tara, LMT #0027 116 Dragoon Lane, Taos; 758-1741 Ginny Waterstreet Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner Eagle Nest; 613-2090 CO LO N H Y D R OT H E R A PY Taos Colonics Charlene Daniels 208A Paseo del Cañon, Taos; taoscolonics@icloud. com; taoscolonics.com; 741-0699 CO M M U N I T Y S E RV I C E S Addiction recovery/ substance abus Alchemy Integrated Medicine Addiction medicine Gina Perez-Baron, MD 111 West Paseo del Cañon, Suite C, Taosinfo@aimedicine.us alchemyintegratedmedicine.com Río Grande Alcoholism Treatment Program, Inc. 224 Cruz Alta Rd., Suite J, Taos riograndeatp.org; 737-5533 Tri-County Behavioral Health Services Mon.-Fri. walk-in clinic; behavioral health and medication management; full pharmacy 105 Paseo del Cañon West, Taos info@tccsnm.org; tccsnm.org 758-5857, 24-hour crisis line 758-1125 Vista Taos Renewal Center Residential Drug and Alcohol Retreat 259 Blueberry Hill Rd., El Prado info@vistataos.com vistataos.com; 586-5078 D I SA B I L I T Y A N D S P EC I A L N E E D S Children’s Medical Services Taos Public Health Office 1400 Weimer Rd., Taos 758-4719; nmhealth.org New Mexico Dept. of Health Developmental Disabilities Support Division Northeast Region; 124 Cruz Alta Rd., Taos 758-5934 Taos County Arc Serving adults with developmental disabilities 758-4274 M E D I TAT I O N Auromesa Traditional Ayurveda, panchakarma, meditation and Tibetian healing yoga 101 Coyote Loop, Arroyo Hondo auromesa@yahoo.com; auromesa.com 776-4263 CONTINUES PAGE 56

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The High Frequency Loft 1335 Gusdorf Road, Suite Q, Taos highfrequencyloft.com; (407) 929-9117 Ksitigarbha Tibetan Buddhist meditation and teachings 525-B Salazar Road, Taos; ktbctaos.org Mindfulness Meditation Sage Institute, 522 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos (575) 224-2343 Mountain Institute Beginning meditation classes Call Agatha for directions, 770-9411 Open Heart Sangha Vipassana meditation and dharma talks Heart of the Sacred building, 522 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos; (505) 901-9455 Origin at Rancho de San Juan Healing arts, oils, meditation, sound healing, phytoaromatherapy, genesis sound bath healing Ojo Caliente, New Mexico reservations@originnewmexico.com originnewmexico.com; (505) 699-1052 Sage Institute for Creativity, Consciousness and Environment Meditation and mindfulness trainings 522 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos sagetaos@gmail.com; sagetaos.com; 224-2343 Taos Mountain Sangha Transcendental Meditation 522 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos (Heart of the Sacred Building); tmsangha@gmail.com; taosmountainsangha.org Vipassana classes The Carnelian Center, Dixon; (505) 579-4072 Wumaniti Earth Native Sanctuary “Repair humanity and heal Mother Earth” Sacred retreats featuring meditation, hemp steam lodge and equine programs. Also art and music programs for youth and families.

69 Blueberry Hill Rd., Taos info@wumaniti.com; wumaniti.com; 776-2856 M I DW I V E S Taos Midwifery 4151 State Road 68, Ranchos de Taos taoshomebirth.com; 758-1388 The Birth Center and Women’s Health Institute Taos Health Systems Tim Moore, MD, OB/GYN Sharon Ransom, OB/GYN Susan Akins, RN, CNM Naomi Hannah, RN, CNM 1331 Maestas Road, Taos info@taoswomenshealth.org; taoswomenshealth.org; 751-8961 O R I E N TA L M E D I C I N E Astrid Brouwer, DOM Acupuncture and Herbology 623A Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos 751-1616 (Taos Center for Natural Healing)

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Jim Dixon’s Health and Longevity Clinic Allergist, Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Qigong Jim Dixon, DOM, DIPL AC, CH 408 Perry Lane, Taos; 758-3638

Win Smith, DOM, BS, DIPL, AC 39 years of experience Acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, natural biologic remedies in Taos; 758-2038

Healing Light Center Esther Moerth, DOM Acupuncture, herbs, nutritional counseling, reconnective healing, permaculture, yoga 482-A State Highway 150, Arroyo Seco healinglightcenter8@gmail.com esthermoerth.com; 613-2700

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Taos Center for Natural Healing Christéle Semaille, DC, APC Amanda Lora, RN Astrid Brouwer, DOM Ana Beluche, LMT #7609 Helen Tracey, LMT #6010 James Hal Dyer, LMT #6329 Patrice Johnson, LMT #6337 219 Calvary Lane, Taos taoscenterfornaturalhealing@gmail.com taoscenterfornaturalhealing.com 751-1616 Oliver McCrary, DOM Acupuncturist 218 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos 751-0377 Taos Chiropractic Health Center Acupressure Keith Christian, DOM Douglas Christian, DC, APC, CCEP Thomas Krieger-Fritsch, DC, APC 813 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos taoschiropractic.com; 758-8498 Taos Whole Health Integrative Care Collaborative, holistic health care integrating Eastern and Western primary care, acupuncture, Ayurvedic consultations, core synchronism, craniosacral therapy, energetic and psychological healing, massage therapies including Mayan abdominal, myofascial release therapy, naturopathic medicine, nutritional therapy, Oriental medicine, Qigong, reflexology, Shamanic astrology and counseling, Shiatsu, and classes and workshops.

Lilly-Marie Blecher, ND, DOM Joanna J. Hooper, MD Alana Benjamin, MD Patrick Shaw, LMT #4967 Tracy Miller, LMT #8415 Carl Wagner, DOM Bill Curry, LMT #8597 Jen Antill, LMT #7783 Hannah Becker, DOM Neala Peake, Ph.D Noriko Wilson, DOM, RN Kristin Swim, NTP Dr. Celeste Griego, ND, MS, LMT #5860 1337 Gusdorf Rd., Ste. O; 776-7806; info@taoswholehealth.orgtaoswholehealth.org Willow Clinic Caroline Colonna, DOM, DIPL, AC, CH Acupuncture, herbal, nutrition, lifestyle and functional medicine 1103 Don Juan Valdez Lane, El Prado ccolonna@cybermesa.com willowclinic.com; 758-5070

H E A LT H C LU B S /C E N T E R S Aura Fitness 1337 Gusdorf Road, Suite S, Taos aura@aurafitnesstaos.com; aurafitnesstaos.com; 758-9733 The Body Shop, LLC Integrating fitness with nutrition and life coaching 108-A Cabot Plaza, Taos facebook.com/pg/The-Body-Shop-LLC (605) 237-6672 CrossFit FreeWorld 1103 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado crossfitfreeworld@gmail.com crossfitfreeworld.com; 224-6398 Deliberately Fit 24-hour gym 324 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos deliberatelyfit.com; 758-2900 High Altitude Health & Fitness 1307 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado highaltitudehf1@gmail.com highaltitudehf1.wixsite.com/hahf; 751-1242 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa 50 Los Banos Drive, Ojo Caliente ojospa.com; 800-222-9162 Taos Pilates Studio Jennifer Birch 125 La Posta Road, #4, Taos taospilates.net; (913) 620-6261 Taos Spa & Tennis Club 111 Doña Ana Drive, Taos taosspa.com; 758-1980 HEARING AIDS Premier Hearing Center 1350 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 3, Taos premierhearing.com; 613-4129/888-280-7114 Sandia Hearing Aids RealEyes 1021-B Salazar Road, Taos sandiahearingcenter.org; 855-993-5265 H E R B S / H E A LT H FO O D/ V I TA M I N S / FO O D S U P P L E M E N TS /O I L S Ancient Rituals Apothecary Overland Ranch complex 1405 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado firestonemerlot@hotmail.com 758-0588; facebook.com/Ancient-RitualsApothecary-174358019302541/ Selah Chamberlain, DOM 206 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos 751-3284 CONTINUES PAGE 58

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Cid’s Food Market 623 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos cidsfoodmarket.com; 758-1148 Healing Light Center Esther Moerth 482-A State Highway 150, Arroyo Seco healinglightcenter8@gmail.com esthermoerth.com; 613-2700 Iris Herbal Questa; info@irisherbal.com; irisherbal.com; 586-1802 Jim Dixon’s Health and Longevity Clinic Chinese herbs 408 Perry Lane, Taos; 758-3638 The Health Mill™ Liz Winslow Fruits, RN, GCFP Health Awareness Coach El Prado; healthawarenesscoaching.com; 613-2828 Native Roots Healing Morgaine Witriol, clinical herbalist Arroyo Seco; nativerootshealing.com; (914) 400-7558 Native Scents 1040 Dea Lane, Taos nativescents@gmail.com 758-9656 ; facebook.com/pg/Native-ScentsInc-229259027149469/ Taos Food Co-op 314 Paseo de Pueblo Norte, Taos taosfoodcoop@gmai.com taosfoodcoop.com; 758-3840 Total Health & Wellness Center of Taos 622 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 taospharmacy@taosnet.com facebook.com/Total-Health-and-Wellness-Center-ofTaos-470758959621949/; 737-5810 Taos Herb Co. Cruz Alta Shopping Center 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos taosherb.com; 758-1991

931 Calle Conquistador, Taos aaahomecarenm@gmail.com aaahomecarenm.com 758-2902 or 866-929-2902 El Mirador Home Care Private duty and personal care services 714-B Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos (located in front of Taos Pizza Outback) Contact Louella Vigil taos@elmiradorhomecare.com elmiradorhomecare.com; 758-3674

New Life Pregnancy Center A non-profit, Christ-centered, life-affirming ministry providing physical, emotional and spiritual support to those facing unplanned pregnancies.

105 Bertha Rd., Suite D, Taos; newlifetaos@ hotmail.com; newlifetaos.com; 758-2899

Mountain Home Health Care 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 180, Taos mtnhomehealth.com; 758-4786

NewMexicoKids Early childcare services resource and referral program; newmexicokids.org

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Taos High School Grads (Graduation, Reality, and Dual Role Skills) 751-8070

24-7 in-home care 1335 Gusdorf Road, Suite S, Taos optionshomecare.com; 737-5539 Scrubs Direct 730 St. Michaels Drive, Santa Fe, Plaza del Sol Shopping Center; scrubsdirect.net; 505-438-3309 Walgreens 811 Paseo del Pueblo Sur; walgreens.com; 758-170 I N S U R A N C E ( H E A LT H ) Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico Albuquerque; bcbsnm.com; 800-835-8699 Brown & Brown Insurance (group health) 627 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos info@bbnm.com; bbnm.com; 758-2244 Centennial Care (New Mexico’s Medicaid program) hsd.state.nm.us; Customer service hot line: 1-888-997-2583 Holy Cross Hospital Centennial Care/Health Exchange/Medicaid Enrollment; 751-8939; taoshealth.com Insure Taos Monica Wilson, ChFC 1027 Salazar Road, Suite H, Taos; monica@ insuretaos.com; insuretaos.com; 737-9000

Willow Clinic Caroline Colonna, DOM 1103 Don Juan Valdez Lane, El Prado willowclinic.com; 758-5070

Molina Healthcare 400 Tijeras Ave. NW, Suite 200, Albuquerque molinahealthcare.com Medicaid 877-373-8986; Medicare 866403-8293; Health Insurance Marketplace 855-542-1991

Young Living Essential Oils Jeanne Collins collin@eckerd.edu YLwebsite.com/JeanneCollins; (727) 804-8010

New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange bewellnm.com; 833-862-3935; TTY 855-851-2018

H O M E H E A LT H C A R E S U P P L I E R S & P R OV I D E R S A&R Medical Supply 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite L, Cruz Alta Shopping Center, Taos armedical.com; 751-0214 AAA Home Care In-home assistance with ADL’s for the disabled & elderly in Northern NM

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413 Sipapu Street, Taos; 751-5764 taoshealth.com/childrenandfamilyservices/ First-Steps

PA R E N T I N G , P R EG N A N C Y, C H I L D C A R E S U P P O RT Children, Youth & Families Dept. (CYFD) 1308 Gusdorf Rd., Taos; 751-9631 Ensueños y Los Angelitos/FIT Program 758-4274 First Steps Home Visiting Program Home visiting service that provides support to women who are pregnant for the first time, and

Taos Mountain Mommas facebook.com/groups/410918325603742/ Tiwa Babies Taos Pueblo; 758-7824; tiwababies.com P H A R M AC I E S Sav-On Pharmacy in Albertson’s 710-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos; 758-1203 Smith’s Food & Drug Centers 224 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos 758-4823 Total Health & Wellness Center of Taos Compound pharmacy, nutritional supplements, health assessments, disease screening, monitoring of lab values and education, medical supplies 622 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos taospharmacy@taosnet.com; 737-5810; facebook.com/Total-Health-and-Wellness-Center-ofTaos-470758959621949/ Walgreens Pharmacy 811 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos; 758-1704 Walmart Discount Pharmacy 926 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos; 758-2743 PHARMACIST COUNSELING/ COMPOUND PHARMACY Total Health & Wellness Center of Taos Compound pharmacy, nutritional supplements, health assessments, disease screening, monitoring of lab values and education, medical supplies 622 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos taospharmacy@taosnet.com; 737-5810 facebook.com/Total-Health-and-Wellness-Center-ofTaos-470758959621949/ P H YS I C A L T H E R A PY Nora K. Bishop Physical Therapy Located in the Taos Spa & Tennis Club 111 Doña Ana Drive, Taos; 737-0715 Center for Physical Health Taos Health Systems Kathy Alcon, PT, MS, WCS, CLT, (director of rehabilitation) Terri Aronovitz, PT, MSPT Robert Drenning, PT, MPT 2018-19 MEDICAL + WELLNESS DIRECTORY

Demian Knight, PT Sarah Lenneman, PT, DPT Kelly Mulcahy, CT Robert Niemeier, PT, DPT (Angel Fire) Marcia Ready, PT taosphysicalhealth.org Main office: 1398 Weimer Road, Suite 203, Taos 737-0304 North Side : 1307 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado (High Altitude Fitness); 758-1004 Angel Fire: 11 Elliott Barker Lane; 377-1900 Taos Physical Therapy Inc. Sports Rehabilitation Alicia Esparza, MPT/owner Joshua George, DPT Leo Kaeck, PTA Carolyn Steinlage, DPT 414 Sipapu Street, Taos sara@taosphysicaltherapy.com taosphysicaltherapy.com; 758-8761 B E H AV I O R A L H E A LT H A N D FA M I LY S U P P O RT (Psychiatry/psychotherapy/ counseling/social workers) A Port in a Storm Page Mastor, Ph.D 208 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos; 737-9352 Jill Ansell, MFA, MA, LPCC 60 State Road 522, Building B, #3, El Prado dakinivision@gmail.com; 770-6800 Joey Blue Therapist Joey Blue, Simone Esquibel 822 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos joey@joeyblue.com; joeyblue.com; 758-9511 Sandi Bodge, LPCC 125 La Posta Road, Taos; 770-2404 Community Against Violence Taos; 758-8082 Connie Croom, MS, LPCC 705-C Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos; 770-4316 Michael Cummings, Ph.D Clinical psychologist 338 Randall Lane, Taos; 758-0345 DreamTree Project Support and shelter for youth in crisis Taos; dreamtreeproject.org; Call 758-9595 or text 770-7704 FA M I LY M E D I AT I O N David Stewart 705 Felicidad Lane, Taos mediateus.com; 737-9348 Don Flory, Ph.D Taos; drdonintaos@gmail.com drdonintaos.com; 751-3848 Robert Franklin, MD 401 Acoma, Suite 105, Taos; 737-0240 Golden Willow Counseling Services Counseling for families, couples, individuals, children and adolescents. Grief support.

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Rev. Ted Wiard, director, LPCC, CGC Ted Dimond, MA counseling, LMHC Yvette Montoya, LMHC Kiersten Figurski, MA, LMHC Jim Lengerich, LPCC Lawrence Medina, MBA Yvette Montoya, LMHC Bruno Nora, LMHC Marcella Skogen, LAMFT 412 Sipapu Road and 525-A Salazar Road, Taos goldenwillowcounseling@gmail.com goldenwillowcounseling.com; 770-9513

Tri-County Behavioral Health Services Mon.-Fri. walk-in clinic; behavioral health and medication management; full pharmacy 105 Paseo del Cañon West, Taos; info@tccsnm.org tccsnm.org; 758-5857, 24-hour crisis line 758-1125

Bruce Grossman, LPCC 631 Kit Carson Road, Taos grossman@taosnet.com brucegrossman.com; 758-7835

Caryle Zorumski, EDD, LPCC 515 Gusdorf Road, Suite 1, Taos; 751-0449

Stephanie Gutz, MSW Psychotherapy, energy medicine 1219 Gusdorf Road, Suite E, Taos stephanie@stephaniegutz.com stephaniegutz.com; 779-3391 Nancy Hazen Family Counselor 308-B Río Lucero Road, Taos; 758-1494 Josie Lenwell, MA, LMFT 3006 Cottontail Road, Taos; 751-0407 Rose Liceti, LPCC EMDR children and family counseling Taos ; 737-0375 Kathy E. Linton, MS, LPCC Cognitive behavioral therapy; grief, loss, trauma and life transitions; 208 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 101, Taos; 224-1526 Joni MacCracken, LCSW Energy healing, psychotherapy, certified Hendricks coach; jonimaccracken.com; 770-3126 Nonviolence Works Counseling for adults, children, families 779-6913; nonviolenceworks.us Carole Pozzi, LMFT Counseling/energy healing/training 94 State Road 150, Taos; 770-1379 Practice Taos Limited, Concierge Therapy Barbara Hope, LISW, LCSW 224-1132 Questa Health Center Presbyterian Medical Services 2573 State Highway 522, Questa pmsnm.org; 586-0315 Barbara Sherman, LMFT Marriage and family therapy; 751-3847 Mona Silkwood, LPCC Adult, individual and couples counseling 125 La Posta Road, Taos; (505) 259-1019 Taos Medical Group Social worker 1399 Weimer Road, Suite 200, Taos taosmedicalgroup.com; 758-2224

Valle del Sol Children and youth support ; 751-7037 Youth Heartline/CASA Free advocacy and family support program/ domestic abuse treatment; 758-0106; youthheartline.org

R E T I R E M E N T/ AS S I ST E D L I V I N G Taos Living Center Nursing care and rehabilitation services 1340 Maestas Road, Taos taoslivingcenter.com; 758-2300 Taos Retirement Village Independent, home health, assisted and nursing care 414 Camino de la Placita, Taos taosretirementvillage.com; 758-8248 Valverde Commons, LLC Adult co-housing community 435 Valverde Commons Drive, Taos info@valverdecommons. com valverdecommons.com; 751-3751 S U P P O RT G R O U P S / S U B STA N C E A B U S E / H E L P L I N E S /C R I S I S I N T E RV E N T I O N Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline 1-800-962-8963 Alcoholics Anonymous 758-3318 Amigos Unidos, Inc. Family services; mental health counseling; mediation; juvenile delinquency and child abuse prevention; and early intervention; life skills.

1331 Gusdorf Road, Taos; 758-9412 Artstreams Alzheimer’s and dementia support group for family caregivers. Meets the second Thursday of each month, 4:30-6 p.m. at 214Cruz Alta Road, Suite J. Kathleen: 758-4692 or 770-9874 Cancer Support Group and Services Affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital Liz Fox 413 Sipapu St., Taos taoshealth.com; 751-8927 Community Against Violence (CAV) 945 Salazar Road, Taos taoscav.org; 758-8082; 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline 758-9888

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Disaster Distress Helpline Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration A 24/7, 365-days-a-year national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. samhsa.gov; 1-800-985-5990; TTY: 1-800-846-8517 Text TalkWithUs or Hablanos (for Spanish speakers) to 66746 DreamTree Project Support and shelter for youth in crisis, Gay-Straight Alliance; Taos; Call 758-9595 or text 770-7704 dreamtreeproject.org Drug-free Workplace Helpline Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrationl; dwp@samhsa.hhs.gov; samhsa.gov 1-800-WORKPLACE (967-5752) ENIPC (Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council, Inc.) Serving men, women and children in the Pueblos of Nambe, Picuris, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Ohkay Owingeh, Tesuque, Santa Clara and Taos and other constituents, by offering a broad variety of economic, educational and social service programs. 327 Eagle Drive, Ohkay Owingeh, NM enipc.org; (505) 747-1593 Family Mediation David Stewart 705 Felicidad Lane, Taos; mediateus.com; 737-9348 Golden Willow Retreat A sanctuary for loss, transition and recovery Arroyo Hondo; goldenwillowretreat.com; 776-2024 Inside Out Recovery Non-profit addiction treatment 509 Camino de la Placitas, Taos info@recoveryinsideout.org recoveryinsideout.org; 758-3392 New Mexico Poison & Drug Information Center nmpoisoncenter.unm.edu; 1-800-222-1222 Not Forgotten Outreach Military Family Respite Center A place for military families to come together for up to a week free, and help each other reintegrate into society.

461 Valverde Commons Drive, Taos Don Peters II, executive director don@notforgottenoutreach.org notforgottenoutreach.org; 224-1503 Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico info@rapecrisiscnm.org; rapecrisiscnm.org; 24-hour Hotline: (505) 266-7711/1-888-8118282; Office: (505) 266-7712 Road to Recovery - American Cancer Society Providing transportation for cancer patients to their treatments and back home. cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-andservices/road-to-recovery To request a ride call 1-800-227-2345

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration samhsa.gov; 1-800-862-HELP (4357) Taos Alive A community effort to reduce substance abuse amongst youth in Taos County 413 Sipapú St., Taos 779-6853; julie@taosalive.org; taosalive.org Taos Cancer Support Services Look Good Feel Better (American Cancer Society) Free program that teaches female cancer patients how to cope with appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

413 Sipapu Street, Taos; lookgoodfeelbetter.org facebook.com/taoscancersupport posts/1910193352552728 24-hour hotline 1-800-395-LOOK; 751-8927 Tri-County Behavioral Health Services Mon.-Fri. walk-in clinic; behavioral health and medication management; full pharmacy 105 Paseo del Cañon West, Taos info@tccsnm.org; tccsnm.org; 758-5857 24-hour crisis line 758-1125 Van Syringe Exchange/Overdose Prevention Santa Fe Mountain Center Syringe exchange and naloxone distribution in Dixon and Truchas every other Wednesday. To arrange a meeting location, call (505) 901-9020.

YO GA 365 Days of Wellness Yoga and mindfulness Alana Grier, CPC, CHt, LMT, E-RYT Located in the Taos Primary Care Clinic 1329 Gusdorf Road, Taos alanag@365well.org; 365well.net; 224-2022 Jennifer Ammann Taos Yoga and Reiki Studio Reiki healer, Ashtanga Yoga instructor Taos; jenniferbellammann.com Aurafitness 1337 Gusdorf Road, Suite 5, Taos aura@aurafitness.com; aurafitness.com; 758-9733 Auromesa Traditional Ayurveda, panchakarma, meditation and Tibetian healing yoga 101 Coyote Loop, Arroyo Hondo auromesa@yahoo.com; auromesa.com; 776-4263 Beginner level class Taught by Anushri Located inside the New Mexican Dispensary 1033 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos; 224-7459 Blue Sky Retreat Center 1101 Witt Road, Taos 751-3776; sangeronimolodge@gmail.com facebook.com/blueskyretreatcenter/ Dr. Kirstie Kirstie Bender Segarra, Ph.D, LMT Practitioner of structural yoga therapy Taos; kirstie@taosnet.com’ drkirstie.com; 770-1274

Healing Light Center Esther Moerth 482-A State Highway 150, Arroyo Seco healinglightcenter8@gmail.com esthermoerth.com; 613-2700 High Frequency Loft Offers several yoga classes including “Candlelight Yoga,” “AcroYoga,” “Gentle Yoga,” “Yoga Flow” and “Mommy and Me Yoga.”

1335 Gusdorf Road, Suite Q, Taos highfrequencyloft.com (407) 929-9117 Hot Yoga Taos 482-A State Highway 150, Arroyo Seco hotyogataos.com 737-8073 Mountain Yoga 94 State Road 150, Venado Plaza, Suite 1B mountainyogataos@gmail.com mountainyogataos.com Not Forgotten Outreach Wellness Center Free yoga for military families.

428 Theodora Lane admin@notforgottenoutreach.org notforgottenoutreach.org 224-1503 Shree Yoga of Taos 112-C Camino de la Placita, Taos info@shreeyogataos.com shreeyogataos.com 758-8014 Sonya Luz Yoga Instruction 218 Morada Lane, Taos yoga@sonyaluz.com sonyaluz.com 758-8007 Taos Retirement Village All ages and abilities.

413 Valverde Street, Taos 224-3177 Taos Rocks Vinyasa yoga 108 Latilla Lane, Taos taosrocks.com 751-3309 Taos Yoga Therapy Monique Parker 208 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 103, Taos taosyogatherapy.com 613-0519 Yoga Community Give Back Open-level class taught by a rotating cast of Aurafitness Yoga School graduates. No cover, but donations go to a local nonprofit of the month.

Held at Aurafitness, 1337 Gusdorf Road, Suite S, Taos; 770-1566 Yoga in Questa OCHO Art + Event Space 8 State Road 38, Questa OchoZone.org

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